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Justice Department sues California as election litigation widens Federal complaint seeks to withhold ballots linked to more than 20,000 flagged voters as courts weigh other voting restrictions

Malacañang confirms U.S. president’s planned visit, his first to the Philippines since 2017 by AJPress

MANILA — U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit the Philippines in November to attend a summit of Southeast Asian leaders and their international partners, Malacañang confirmed Wednesday, October 14, marking his first planned visit to the country since 2017. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed Trump's attendance at the 49th Association

of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits but did not disclose his arrival and departure dates or other itinerary details. The Philippines, which holds the ASEAN chairmanship this year, is preparing to host the gathering in Metro Manila. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared November 16 to 18 special non-working days throughout the National Capital Region to ease traffic congestion and facilitate security arrangements for visiting delegations. Trump last visited the Philippines from November 12 to 14, 2017, when he attended the 31st ASEAN

Subic, San Diego Set to Formalize Port Cooperation

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department sued California on Thursday, October 15, seeking to prevent election officials from counting mail ballots associated with more than 20,000 registered voters whom federal authorities suspect are not U.S. citizens. The case adds to legal disputes over the Trump administration’s election policies ahead of the November 3 midterms. The complaint, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, asks that ballots linked to the flagged registrations be withheld from tabulation until citizenship can be verified. It does not establish that those identified are noncitizens or that they have voted illegally. The Justice Department says federal immi-

Planned sister-port agreement focuses on cargo opportunities, cruise operations and cleaner technology by AJPress

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California bullet train faces new legal challenge over station move Lawsuit disputes proposed relocation from downtown Merced as state environmental exemption filing is marked withdrawn SACRAMENTO — California’s high-speed rail project faces a lawsuit over plans to move its proposed Merced station outside downtown, placing a potential cost-cutting measure under legal scrutiny as a state environmental exemption filing for the new site is listed as withdrawn. The Community Alliance for a Sustainable Economy announced the action Wednesday, October 14. The group says its complaint, dated October 8 and brought in Sacramento County Superior Court, alleges that the California High-Speed Rail Authority advanced u PAGE 2

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauds the timely completion of the US$80million UPS Clark International Air Hub in Pampanga, highlighting new jobs and investments beyond Metro Manila. Photo courtesy of PCO

Former Co aide describes more than 100 suitcases during Sandiganbayan bail hearing; defense questions prosecution evidence by AJPress

MANILA — A former security aide of ex-congressman Zaldy Co testified before the Sandiganbayan on Thursday, October 15, that more than 100 suitcases were transported to an address associated with former House

Currency's decline raises concerns over import costs and household spending amid global financial uncertainty

MANILA — The Philippine peso fell to a record closing low of P63.06 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, October 15, extending its decline amid global financial uncertainty and raising concerns about import costs as the country confronts elevated inflation. The currency weakened by 19 centavos from Wednesday’s close of P62.87, surpassing its previous record closing low of P62.90 on

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — The ports of Subic and San Diego are scheduled to formalize cooperation on shipping, cruise tourism and environmental management under an agreement set for signing October 15 in California, according to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). The planned agreement builds on an earlier relationship. SBMA said in February 2025 that the ports had proclaimed sister-port ties in 2018. That month, San Diego port representatives visited Subic to discuss automation, break-bulk cargo handling, shore power, cruise facilities and ship repair. SBMA has not explained how the proposed agreement differs from the earlier arrangement. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said the partnership would provide a framework for exploring potential cargo routes, logistics initiatives u PAGE 3

Witness alleges P1-B Cash deliveries DUTERTE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL | WEEKLY REPORT in Romualdez plunder case Prosecutors Drop Three Speaker Martin Romualdez, part of alleged cash deliveries he estimated at approximately P1 billion. Rodante Orbillo gave the testimony during the third day of hearings on Romualdez’s petition for bail in a P7.44-billion plunder case u PAGE 2

Peso Hits record low of P63.06 against Inflation Tops Filipinos’ Concerns Dollar as inflation pressures mount as Poll Shows Regional Divides by AJPress

Summit in Manila during his first presidential term and met then-President Rodrigo Duterte. U.S.–Philippines defense and regional security Trump's planned return follows continued diplomatic engagement between Washington and Manila. Marcos met Trump at the White House on July 22, 2025, for discussions covering bilateral relations, defense cooperation and trade. The two presidents also spoke by telephone on July 23, 2026, discussing economic developments and regional security concerns, including the South China Sea, u PAGE 2

October 8, according to the Bankers Association of the Philippines. The peso opened at P62.83 and briefly touched P63.15 during trading, its weakest intraday level on record, before recovering slightly at the close. Trading volume reached $1.5 billion, up from $941 million the previous day. The depreciation adds pressure to an economy heavily dependent on imported petroleum, industrial materials and other u PAGE 2

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Pulse Asia finds widespread dissatisfaction with the government’s inflation response and divided views on impeachment allegations by AJPress MANILA — Rising prices dominated Filipinos’ concerns in September, while separate findings from a Pulse Asia survey showed regional assessments of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte and uncer-

tainty over allegations in Duterte’s impeachment case. Seventy-one percent named inflation among three urgent government priorities, up from 57 percent in July. Eighty-one percent disapproved of the administration’s performance in controlling prices. Fighting govu PAGE 2

Charges, Pursue P818 Million Unexplained Wealth Case Senate court narrows the case to financial allegations as Duterte's lawyers challenge the withdrawal and prepare for November hearings. by AJPress

MANILA — The Senate impeachment court approved the withdrawal of three of four charges against Vice President Sara Duterte on October 13, leaving allegations of unexplained wealth, incomplete asset disclosures and prohibited business interests as the sole basis of the prosecution's case. The decision followed the final testimony of a forensic accountant whose analysis identified approximately P817.87 million in allegedly unexplained assets and income associated with Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, from 2022 through 2025. Duterte denies wrongdoing and disputes the prosecution's evidence. Prosecutors narrow the case House lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro withdrew Article

I, covering alleged misuse of confidential funds; Article III, involving bribery; and Article IV, concerning alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Luistro said prosecutors believed Article II alone provided grounds for removal from office. Dropping the other articles would spare the court testimony from 32 additional witnesses, she said, as senators balance the trial with legislative work on the 2027 national budget. Presiding Sen. Francis Escudero accepted the withdrawals. Articles I and IV were withdrawn with prejudice, preventing their revival on the same grounds during the current congressional period. Article III, on which the prosecution had not presented evidence, was u PAGE 2

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Trump to Attend ASEAN Summit... PAGE 1 according to the Philippine government. The Philippines and the United States maintain a defense alliance anchored in their 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. Their security relationship also includes the Visiting Forces Agreement and Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, which establish frameworks for military cooperation and U.S. access to agreed Philippine facilities. The South China Sea remains a significant issue in bilateral and regional diplomacy. The Philippines and China have competing territorial and maritime claims, while disputes over maritime activities continue to affect relations between the two countries. In 2016, an international arbitral tribunal ruled that China's expansive claims to historic rights within its nine-dash line had no legal basis insofar as they exceeded maritime entitlements permitted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Beijing rejected the ruling, which did not determine sovereignty over disputed land features.

The November ASEAN gathering is expected to bring together regional leaders and representatives of dialogue partner countries for discussions on political, economic and security concerns. The Philippines' chairmanship comes as Southeast Asian governments pursue closer economic integration while managing differences over maritime security and other regional issues. Technology investments and New Clark City Economic cooperation between Manila and Washington also extends to strategic technologies. The Philippine government is pursuing a proposed advanced manufacturing and innovation hub in New Clark City under Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative intended to strengthen supply chains for artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critical minerals and related industries. On October 13, Malacañang said a framework agreement for the proposed development was being targeted for signing before the end of 2026. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has submitted a proposed legal

framework through official channels for a planned 1,620-hectare advanced manufacturing park in New Clark City, Tarlac. According to the Palace, the authority and its U.S. development partner are continuing discussions on the terms of their proposed cooperation. The development is part of efforts under the Luzon Economic Corridor to attract high-technology manufacturing and investment to the Philippines. TUPAD ADVANCEMENTS. President Marcos launches new TUPAD programs to boost workers’ skills and employment opportunities. BCDA estimates that the projPhoto courtesy of PCO ect could attract $40 billion to $70 billion in investment and generate 130,000 to 190,000 direct jobs once fully developed. Those figures are government PAGE 1 A separate Social Weather Sta- undecided and 1 percent declined projections dependent on financ- ernment corruption ranked sec- tions survey found 22.6 percent to answer. The question did not ing, agreements and implemen- ond among urgent concerns at 39 of families experienced involun- ask whether she should be imtation, not investments already percent, followed by raising work- tary hunger during the preceding peached or convicted. Support for secured or employment already ers’ pay at 36 percent. three months, while 55 percent her testimony reached 66 percent created. Inflation was the only issue cited considered themselves poor and in Metro Manila, but 61 percent Malacañang has not confirmed by majorities in every geographic 44 percent food-poor. Those in Mindanao opposed her appearwhether the proposed framework area, ranging from 60 percent in measures reflect households’ re- ing. agreement will be signed during Metro Manila to 76 percent in the ported experiences and self-asAlthough 59 percent reported Trump's November visit. Castro rest of Luzon. Meanwhile, 70 per- sessments, not the priorities mea- little or almost no knowledge of said on October 13 that she had cent disapproved of the adminis- sured by Pulse Asia. the case, 55 percent expressed not established whether Marcos tration’s performance against corThe Department of Social Wel- interest in the proceedings. Of the had received the proposed legal ruption; 67 percent disapproved fare and Development said it was 71 percent aware of allegations framework submitted through of its poverty-reduction efforts. reviewing assistance programs concerning Duterte’s unexplained official channels. n Other concerns were criminal- in response to the SWS findings. wealth, 29 percent believed them ity (24 percent), poverty (21 per- It reported that 600,000 house- probably or definitely true, 30 cent), jobs (18 percent) and illegal holds were receiving monthly percent believed them probably drugs (18 percent). Protecting food credits of P3,000 under its or definitely untrue, 39 percent overseas Filipino workers was the Walang Gutom Program. could not judge, and 3 percent prosecutors maintained that con- only In Pulse Asia’s leadership rat- said they lacked sufficient inforgovernment-performance centrating on Article II reflected category drawing majority ap- ings, Duterte registered 54 per- mation to offer an opinion. Totals their confidence in the financial proval, at 52 percent. cent approval and 55 percent reflect rounding. case rather than a concession The survey was conducted Sep- trust, versus 30 percent approval The interviews preceded the about the other allegations. tember 17–24 through face-to- and 29 percent trust for Marcos. Senate impeachment court’s Next hearings and political face interviews with 2,400 adults. Both officials’ national ratings October 13 approval of prosecustakes Pulse Asia reported a nationwide were virtually unchanged from tors’ withdrawal of three of the The defense is scheduled to margin of error of plus or minus July, the polling firm said. four impeachment articles. The begin presenting evidence on No- two percentage points at the 95 Regional differences were pro- remaining Article II concerns alvember 9. Additional hearings are percent confidence level. nounced. Duterte recorded 91 legations of unexplained wealth, set for November 10–13, 19–20 Official data released afterward percent approval and 94 percent inaccurate asset declarations and and 23, under a revised Senate showed September inflation ac- trust in Mindanao, compared with failure to divest business intercalendar that accommodates bud- celerating to 7.2 percent from 6.1 10 percent approval and 8 percent ests. Prosecutors said concentratget deliberations and other legis- percent in August, according to trust for Marcos. Marcos’ highest ing on it would expedite the trial lative commitments. the Philippine Statistics Authority. regional trust rating was 43 per- and argued that their evidence Duterte and Marcos won elec- Food inflation reached 6.8 per- cent in the rest of Luzon. warranted her removal; Duterte tion as running mates in 2022 but cent, with rice prices up 20.3 perOn Duterte’s impeachment has denied wrongdoing, and her have since become political rivals. cent from a year earlier. Inflation trial, 51 percent said she should defense opposed the withdrawal, Duterte has said she intends to for the lowest-income 30 percent testify personally, while 34 per- arguing she should be able to reseek the presidency in 2028. A of households reached 9 percent. cent opposed it; 14 percent were but accusations already aired. n conviction in the impeachment court could remove her from office and disqualify her from holding public office. The ConstituHis estimate of approximately made to persuade witnesses to tion requires a two-thirds vote to PAGE 1 convict, although the court has involving alleged kickbacks from P1 billion has not been indepen- withdraw their accusations. The adopted a contested approach to government-funded infrastructure dently verified. It is also distinct alleged payments have not been from the P7.44 billion in alleged il- independently substantiated. Rodetermining which senator-judg- projects. Prosecutors also presented a licit proceeds covered by the broa- mualdez’s lawyer, Ade Fajardo, es count toward that threshold. previously denied that the former Before the November hearings, black plastic storage box that Or- der plunder charge. Orbillo was the fifth former se- Speaker’s camp had arranged or the prosecution and defense must billo said had been used to transcomplete the remaining docu- port money before suitcases be- curity aide to testify during the coerced witness recantations. The Office of the Ombudsman mentary-evidence procedures, came part of the alleged delivery bail proceedings. Earlier witnesincluding submissions and objec- operation. He testified that he sub- ses described alleged deliveries to filed the plunder charge on Septions that will determine which re- sequently obtained the container properties associated with Romu- tember 7 against Romualdez, Co aldez, while prosecutors presen- and two other defendants over for personal use. cords the court considers. n Orbillo said the suitcase deli- ted photographs and a short video an alleged scheme involving veries to a property on McKinley purportedly showing suitcases at commissions and kickbacks from Road in Makati occurred between one location. government projects, including Romualdez’s lawyers challen- flood-control infrastructure, bet2023 and 2024. He also identified The department has also sued addresses on Narra Avenue in ged aspects of the testimony and ween 2022 and 2025. 30 states and the District of Co- Forbes Park and Aguado Street in objected to the presentation of the Romualdez, who represents lumbia seeking voter informa- Manila as destinations for other al- video, questioning whether the Leyte’s first congressional district, tion, losing 26 cases, according leged shipments. complete recording had been dis- pleaded not guilty on September to Reuters. The administration The witness said he associated closed to the defense beforehand. 16 and has denied wrongdoing. maintains that access to records one of the properties with Romu- During earlier questioning, defen- His defense maintains that the is necessary to enforce election aldez after seeing the lawmaker’s se counsel also emphasized that prosecution has not sufficiently eslaws; state officials have raised personal driver there. The identifi- witnesses had not personally han- tablished the contents of the alleprivacy and accuracy concerns. cation of the delivery locations and ded the suitcases to Romualdez or ged deliveries, the unlawful source In another dispute, the Su- their connection to Romualdez for- seen him receive them. of the funds or his knowing receipt preme Court on September 14 med part of his testimony, rather On Thursday, defense lawyers of the money. declined to let the Postal Ser- than independently established questioned Orbillo about his conRomualdez remains detained vice enforce new mail-ballot re- findings. tacts with investigators and the at the New Quezon City Jail in Paquirements for this election. The Orbillo testified that money was preparation of his sworn state- yatas while the Sandiganbayan’s blocked rule called for approved counted at Co’s residence before ments. He acknowledged recei- Third Division considers whether envelopes, individual barcodes the alleged deliveries. Asked how ving assistance from lawyer Levito the prosecution’s evidence is and voter information supplied he knew the suitcases contained Baligod but maintained that the strong enough to deny bail. to the agency. The justices left a cash despite not opening them or affidavits accurately reflected the Bail hearings are scheduled to preliminary injunction in place witnessing them being opened, he witnesses’ accounts. continue through November 12, without finally deciding the rule’s cited his familiarity with the smell Orbillo also alleged that offers with the presentation of evidence legality. reaching P20 million had been at trial set to begin November 23. n of newly printed banknotes. Postmaster General David Steiner said Thursday that the Postal Service was prepared to handle election mail and would town Merced with connections unconditional approval. Merced begin additional pickups and ex- PAGE 1 pedited ballot processing on Oc- the relocation without the leg- to Amtrak San Joaquins and Al- officials considered conceptual islative changes it requires and tamont Corridor Express trains. support for the alternative site tober 24. California counties began mail- improperly exempted the alter- The plaintiffs argue that relocat- earlier this year, subject to negoing ballots by October 5. Ballots native station from further envi- ing the station without legislative tiations. In an August letter deauthorization conflicts with that scribed by the inspector general, returned by mail must be post- ronmental review. The disputed site covers ap- requirement. city and county representatives marked by November 3 and reThe state’s high-speed rail in- said participation in talks should ceived by November 10 to be proximately 130 acres near Mission Avenue and Highway 99 in spector general reached a related not be taken as endorsement counted. (AJPress) unincorporated Merced County, conclusion in July, finding that of the move or abandonment of about four miles southeast of the the proposed move was inconsis- commitments to downtown. city's center. The authority filed tent with the statutory definition The broader project's finances a Notice of Exemption on Sep- of the segment. An October 7 remain under pressure. The autember 4 under the California oversight report said lawmakers thority estimates $35.7 billion for Environmental Quality Act, citing should receive clearer cost and a reduced-scope Merced-to-Ba$8.5 billion in 2027, citing geo- an earlier environmental impact schedule comparisons and infor- kersfield segment; the inspector political tensions and elevated study and measures intended to mation about local impacts be- general warned October 7 that fuel and commodity prices. The limit potential harm. fore considering changes to the financing and other expenses central bank expects internationThe state environmental regis- route. could add $7.3 billion to $10.3 al reserves to remain above $100 try now marks the notice “WithThe rail authority has main- billion to that estimate. billion in both years, providing a drawn Per Lead,” indicating that tained that the southern site Community organizations arbuffer against external pressures. the agency requested its with- could reduce expensive elevated gue that a station outside downFor Filipino households receiv- drawal. The publicly accessible construction and lessen disrup- town could weaken transfers ing remittances, the weaker peso listing does not establish when or tion downtown. Its 2026 business between train services and shift means more local currency for why the notice was withdrawn, or plan also identifies possible ac- anticipated business activity every dollar converted, although what effect the action may have cess advantages for the Univer- away from the city center. The higher living costs could offset on the lawsuit. sity of California, Merced, the authority has presented the altersome of that benefit. The plaintiffs contend that the regional airport and planned de- native as a way to begin service at Cash remittances from over- southern site does not satisfy the velopment near Highway 99. lower upfront cost. seas Filipinos reached $3.03 conditions for the exemption, The inspector general calcuIn a September 30 statement, billion in August, up 1.9 percent including requirements tied to lated that changes to the Merced issued before the lawsuit was from a year earlier, according to the geographic areas previously extension, chiefly relocating its announced, the authority said no BSP figures released Thursday. studied for environmental im- station, reduced projected costs final location decision had been The United States remained the pacts. Those allegations have not by approximately $757 million. made. It said a priced downlargest source of remittances. The figure largely reflects a town-station option remains part been decided in court. The BSP, which raised its A second dispute concerns shorter railway alignment and a of its procurement, allowing that benchmark interest rate to 5 Senate Bill 198, enacted in 2022. ground-level station, rather than site to be pursued if agreement percent in August, is scheduled The law defines the 171-mile construction of equivalent facili- on a relocation cannot be reached to hold its next monetary policy Merced-to-Bakersfield segment ties for less money. with local officials and state lawmeeting on October 22. n Local officials have not offered makers. (AJPress) as including a station in down-

Inflation Tops Filipinos’ Concerns as Poll...

Prosecutors drop three charges... PAGE 1 withdrawn without prejudice. None of the three will be submitted for a verdict in this trial. Their withdrawal neither establishes the allegations nor resolves potential liability in separate legal proceedings. Financial evidence under scrutiny Forensic accountant Alexander Cabrera completed his cross-examination on October 12, concluding the House panel's presentation of witnesses. His P817.87 million estimate, initially presented on October 9, drew on bank, tax and corporate records and comparisons with Duterte's Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth, or SALNs. At an October 14 briefing, House prosecutor Rep. Terry Ridon said the prosecution was concentrating on that analysis, while referring to a higher calculation of approximately P1.5 billion. The amounts represent differing assessments of the evidence, not two sums to be added together. Prosecutors allege that the financial records reveal assets or income inadequately accounted for in Duterte's declarations, along with questions about busi-

ness interests associated with the couple. The defense has questioned the completeness and interpretation of the financial documents. Account balances and corporate transactions alone do not establish illicit wealth or violations attributable to Duterte; those conclusions remain for the impeachment court to assess. Defense contests withdrawal Duterte's lawyers objected to the prosecution's decision, arguing that allegations aired during public hearings would now go unanswered in court. Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison called the move unfair because the prosecution had already introduced evidence on two withdrawn articles. Escudero ruled that the defense would present evidence only on Article II. The court lifted restrictions on public discussion of the abandoned articles so Duterte and the other parties could respond outside the trial, subject to other applicable legal limits. Duterte said on October 13 that withdrawing the bribery charge reinforced her view that prosecutors lacked evidence. Her criticism followed remarks on October 12 accusing the prosecution of fabricating evidence, an allegation that has not been established. House

Witness Alleges P1-B Cash Deliveries...

Justice Department sues California as election... PAGE 1 gration authorities compared voter registration information with government records and identified people they consider likely noncitizens. California officials dispute the reliability of the findings and say the government has not provided enough evidence to evaluate its claims. Experts warn that outdated immigration records can incorrectly identify naturalized U.S. citizens as noncitizens. The lawsuit followed an October 13 letter from acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter giving state officials 48 hours to investigate the list and segregate ballots from voters whose citizenship could not be confirmed. The department also sought to prevent ballots from being issued to listed voters who had not yet received them. Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan said his office had received the list on a password-protected thumb drive but had not accessed it because the device did not meet its information-security protocols. Secretary of State Shirley Weber said her office had not received the list directly or an explanation

of the federal methodology. California Attorney General Rob Bonta rejected the federal demand and questioned why the list contained about 20,000 names when Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had previously suggested that 190,000 noncitizens might be registered in California. The administration has not publicly reconciled the figures. Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections. It also generally requires states to complete systematic voter-roll removal programs at least 90 days before a federal election, subject to exceptions. Whether those protections limit the ballot-counting restrictions sought in California is contested. The California suit follows an October 9 ruling by U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, who vacated a separate Justice Department policy of obtaining state voter rolls, checking them against federal records and urging removals. The judge found that the policy exceeded federal authority and violated privacy and procedural requirements. That decision did not resolve the California allegations.

Peso Hits record low of P63.06 against Dollar... PAGE 1 dollar-priced commodities. A weaker peso increases the local-currency cost of imports, potentially contributing to higher production, transportation and consumer prices. Philippine inflation accelerated to 7.2 percent in September from 6.1 percent in August, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Higher annual price increases for food, transportation, housing and utilities contributed to the acceleration, further straining household budgets. Ruben Carlo O. Asuncion, chief economist at Union Bank of the Philippines, said expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve would keep interest rates elevated for longer had supported the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields. Those conditions have reduced investor appetite for emerg-

ing-market currencies, including the peso, he said in comments reported by BusinessMirror. U.S. consumer prices rose 3.7 percent in September from a year earlier, compared with 3.4 percent in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figures renewed expectations that American monetary policy could remain restrictive. John Paolo R. Rivera, a senior research fellow at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, cautioned that breaching the P63 level did not necessarily indicate continued depreciation. He identified rising import costs, inflation and reduced household purchasing power as major concerns. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Wednesday projected a $9.2 billion balance-of-payments deficit for 2026, narrowing to

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Business chamber proposes 10 economic priorities and a 12-month action plan targeting infrastructure, power, trade and workforce skills by AJPress MANILA — The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration to accelerate reforms in 10 economic priority areas, seeking to ensure that major investments generate more opportunities for Filipino suppliers and workers. The recommendations were approved Wednesday, October 14, at the close of the 52nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel. Pablo Gancayco, chairman of the chamber’s resolutions committee, presented the proposals, which the group plans to submit to Marcos. The agenda addresses infrastructure and economic corridors, energy security, domestic supplier development, agricultural modernization, trade, taxation and regulation, product standards, workforce capabilities and regional business opportunities. It also emphasizes transparent implementation of public investments. Alongside the broad policy agenda, the chamber proposed 10 nearterm reforms for government agencies to pursue within 12 months. The measures include a public dashboard tracking infrastructure milestones, an assessment of supply-chain opportunities for Philip-

pine manufacturers and a program connecting domestic suppliers with major investors. The PCCI also wants the Department of Public Works and Highways to consider expedited administrative processing for contractors in good standing, subject to stakeholder review. Other proposals call for closer monitoring of delayed projects and stronger accountability for infrastructure spending. The group identified the Luzon Economic Corridor and the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative as opportunities to develop advanced manufacturing and technology industries. Its recommendations emphasize linking new investments to local enterprises, logistics networks and agricultural production areas rather than treating industrial projects as isolated developments. The proposed framework for an advanced manufacturing park in New Clark City remained under discussion as of October 13. Malacañang said the Bases Conversion and Development Authority and its U.S. development partner were negotiating the details, with an agreement targeted for signing before the end of 2026. In energy, the chamber called for more reliable and competitively priced electricity and quicker action on grid and interconnection constraints. Its agricultural proposals

include additional cold-storage and processing facilities, improved food certification and stronger links among producers, institutional buyers and export markets. The chamber also urged the government to resolve customs-processing problems, improve data coordination between the Bureau of Customs and the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and manage the transition to electronic invoicing. It proposed a workforce training agreement among government, employers and workers tailored to industries seeking skilled employees. Legislative recommendations include proposed changes affecting maritime trade, tax and customs amnesties, small-business support, quality standards, apprenticeship programs, freedom of information and political dynasties. Those proposals would require separate consideration by Congress. In a related but separate development Thursday, Marcos instructed the Bases Conversion and Development Authority and the Department of Trade and Industry to report opening dates for unfinished investments in Clark. During the inauguration of a new UPS air hub, he cited logistics costs reaching up to 27 percent of sales and identified congested ports, inadequate roads and insufficient cold-chain facilities as obstacles to moving goods. n

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MANILA — The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration to accelerate reforms in 10 economic priority areas, seeking to ensure that major investments generate more opportunities for Filipino suppliers and workers. The recommendations were approved Wednesday, October 14, at the close of the 52nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel. Pablo Gancayco, chairman of the chamber’s resolutions committee, presented the proposals, which the group plans to submit to Marcos. The agenda addresses infrastructure and economic corridors, energy security, domestic supplier development, agricultural modernization, trade, taxation and regulation, product standards, workforce capabilities and regional business opportunities. It also emphasizes transparent implementation of public investments. Alongside the broad policy agenda, the chamber proposed 10 near-term reforms for government agencies to pursue within 12 months. The measures include a public dashboard tracking infrastructure milestones, an assessment of supply-chain opportunities for Philippine manufacturers and a program connecting domestic suppliers with major investors. The PCCI also wants the Department of Public Works and Highways to consider expedited administrative processing for contractors in good standing, subject to stakeholder review. Other proposals call for closer monitoring of delayed projects and stronger accountability for infrastructure spending. The group identified the Luzon Economic Corridor and the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative as opportunities to develop advanced manufacturing and technology industries. Its recommendations emphasize linking new investments to local enterprises, logistics networks and agricultural production areas rather than treating industrial projects as isolated developments. The proposed framework for an advanced manufacturing park in New Clark City remained under discussion as of October 13. Malacañang said the Bases Conversion and Development Authority and its U.S. development partner were negotiating the details, with an agreement targeted for signing before

NEW DICT CHIEF. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (left) and new Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Robert Joseph De Claro during his oath-taking at Malacañang Photo courtesy of PCO

the end of 2026. In energy, the chamber called for more reliable and competitively priced electricity and quicker action on grid and interconnection constraints. Its agricultural proposals include additional cold-storage and processing facilities, improved food certification and stronger links among producers, institutional buyers and export markets. The chamber also urged the government to resolve customs-processing problems, improve data coordination between the Bureau of Customs and the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and manage the transition to electronic invoicing. It proposed a workforce training agreement among government, employers and workers tailored to industries seeking skilled employees. Legislative recommendations include proposed changes affecting maritime trade, tax and customs amnesties, small-business support, quality standards, apprenticeship programs, freedom of information and political dynasties. Those proposals would require separate consideration by Congress. In a related but separate development Thursday, Marcos instructed the Bases Conversion and Development Authority and the Department of Trade and Industry to report opening dates for unfinished investments in Clark. During the inauguration of a new UPS air hub, he cited logistics costs reaching up to 27 percent of sales and identified congested ports, inadequate roads and insufficient cold-chain facilities as obstacles to moving goods. n

Subic, San Diego Set to Formalize...

EARTHQUAKE RESILIENT STEEL. Philippine Iron and Steel Institute Vice President for Technical Affairs Micko Custodio stresses the need for stronger standards to boost earthquake resilience, urging mandatory adoption of PNS 49:2026 to eliminate non-seismic steel grades PNA photo by Mary Judaline Partlow

PAGE 1 and other commercial opportunities linking Subic Bay with California. The agency's October 14 announcement identified no new shipping service, operator or investment commitment. Cruise Tourism and Port Development Cruise cooperation would involve exchanges on passenger handling, terminal management, port services and tourism facilities. SBMA said the goal is to improve Subic's ability to serve visiting cruise ships. The Port of San Diego expects 183 cruise voyages during its

2026–2027 season, its busiest in more than 15 years, according to a September announcement. SBMA's announcement did not identify a new cruise service connecting the two ports. Environmental cooperation would focus on energy efficiency, emissions reduction and cleaner port equipment. San Diego put two all-electric mobile harbor cranes into operation at its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal in 2024, replacing an older diesel-powered crane. Its Maritime Clean Air Strategy includes a goal of transitioning all cargo-handling equipment to zero emissions by 2030.

Wider International Partnerships SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator for Port Operations Ronnie Yambao said the arrangement would also encourage exchanges among port officials and representatives of shipping, logistics and tourism businesses. Subic signed a sister-port agreement with Taiwan's Port of Kaohsiung on February 25, 2026, a signing also documented by Taiwan International Ports Corporation. SBMA has announced plans for a similar agreement with Belgium's Port of Antwerp-Bruges in May 2027. n

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Filipino American Achievement Is More Than a List of Firsts FILIPINO Americans have earned recognition in some of the nation's most influential institutions, from Congress and business to major entertainment productions and acclaimed restaurants. Their achievements reflect generations of effort to build careers, establish communities and gain opportunities that were not always readily available. These accomplishments deserve recognition during Filipino American History Month. Yet the occasion also calls for a broader examination of progress. The story of Filipino Americans in the United States cannot be adequately told through the lives of prominent individuals alone. It must account for the millions whose work and contributions have helped shape American society. The Filipino American National Historical Society has designated “Beyond the Margins: Centering Intersectional Filipino American Histories” as its theme for 2026. It draws attention to experiences often overlooked in historical narratives, including those of women, LGBTQ+ Filipino Americans, Indigenous and Moro/Muslim Filipinos, people with disabilities, multiracial Filipino Americans and other underrepresented groups. The distinction between history and celebration is important. Filipino American History Month is an opportunity not only to recognize individual success but also to examine how people of Filipino descent participated in the nation's devel-

opment, the barriers they encountered and the institutions they helped build. On October 18, 1587, Filipinos aboard a Spanish galleon came ashore near present-day Morro Bay, California, marking the first documented Filipino presence in the continental United States. The landing occurred on Indigenous land, long before the United States was founded. In later centuries, Filipinos worked on Hawaii's sugar plantations, in Alaska's salmon canneries and on farms along the Pacific Coast. Filipino immigrants and their descendants established businesses, served in the military, entered the professions and took part in movements for labor and civil rights. One defining episode was the Delano grape strike of 1965. Filipino farmworkers affiliated with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, led by Larry Itliong and other organizers, began the walkout. Their subsequent collaboration with Mexican American farmworkers, including those organized by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta,

helped build a national movement for agricultural Scott of Virginia became the first American with Filipino ancestry to serve as a voting member of labor rights. These events belong not only in Filipino Amer- Congress after his election in 1992. His career is ican history but also in the broader American ac- one example of representation at the highest levcounts of immigration, labor and civic participa- els of federal government. In business, Philippine-born Josie Natori foundtion. Today's achievers are adding new chapters ed a New York-based fashion company that beacross the country. came an internationally recognized brand. In u PAGE 5 In national politics, Rep. Robert C. “Bobby”

Economic cooperation and the road to peace

The political responsibility of technocrats

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babe’s eye view Babe Romualdez

MY recent visit to Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, provided a welcome opportunity to discuss a question that matters deeply to the Philippines: how can economic cooperation between the United States and China help preserve peace in our region? I was invited as the guest speaker by Ambassador Nicholas Burns, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations and former US Ambassador to China – first at the Harvard faculty club for dinner then on to the Harvard Kennedy School the next morning with students, where we had a lively discussion on the current US-Philippine relations vis-a-vis our relationship with China. At the dinner discussion with faculty members, we had specialists on China and US-China relations, special guests and international studies students engaging in an exchange that explored challenges facing the Indo-Pacific and countries like ours. Ambassador Burns moderated the discussion with the larger group of students the next day

Breakthrough Elfren S. Cruz

AFTER the People Power Revolution of 1986, democracy was restored to the Philippines. At that time, we all thought this would be a permanent fixture in our society. For most of us, we began to take democracy for granted in the Philippines. However, during the past two or three decades, concerns about democracy’s future in the Philippines have become the center of political debate. The political environment in the country started becoming polluted with talks about restoring totalitarian rule. This discussion reached its apex during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte. The media became increasingly subordinate to government intervention. The climax was the deliberate political decision not to renew the broadcast license of ABS-CBN. There was also constant persecution of independent publications like Rap-

on Philippine relations with the United States, particularly in the context of China. I emphasized a conviction that has become increasingly clear throughout my work in Washington: economic relations must be a central part of our efforts to prevent conflict. The Philippines has a direct interest in a stable relationship between Washington and Beijing. The US is our treaty ally, while our neighbor China is an important economic partner with whom we must continue to engage. We want both relationships to contribute to the security and prosperity of our people. The recent meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping is therefore welcome, as well as their intended participation in the upcoming APEC and G20 summits. China will host APEC in November, while the US will host the G20 in December. These gatherings offer further opportunities for dialogue and practical cooperation. Meetings between leaders do not erase disagreements overnight. Yet when the leaders of the world’s two largest economies meet, they create space for negotiations that would otherwise be difficult to pursue amid escalating hostility. The task is

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to translate that engagement into agreements that businesses and ordinary citizens can rely on. For a Filipino exporter, an American manufacturer or a Chinese entrepreneur, uncertainty has a real cost. Delayed investments mean jobs that are not created. Disrupted supply chains can raise prices for families already struggling with household budgets. Economic tensions between major powers are felt far beyond their borders. The advent of new technology makes cooperation even more consequential. Artificial intelligence, advances in medicine, cleaner energy and improved agricultural systems offer possibilities to address problems affecting all of humanity. The US and China have the resources and expertise to contribute enormously to these efforts, even as they compete. There will inevitably be sensitive areas where national security considerations require safeguards. But we should also identify fields where responsible cooperation can serve a common interest. Dialogue on the safe use of AI, for example, can help governments understand u PAGE 5

Democracy in crisis pler. This concern about democracy’s future has become the center of political debates not only in the Philippines but also in many countries around the world which were considered bastions of democracy. In the United States for example, its president Donald Trump has publicly expressed admiration for totalitarian rulers like Vladimir Putin of Russia. According to the think tank Varieties of Democracy, internal divisions, political dissatisfaction and institutional dysfunction have become so severe that the United States is backsliding much faster than any other democracy in modern times. In the Philippines, the 2028 presidential election is considered a test of whether democracy in the country will survive or fail. Most people assume that the structure of democracy is sound and the problems can be addressed by improving institutions and procedures through which it operates. There are those who believe that the crisis of democracy in the Philippines goes deeper. This be-

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AUGUST and September stand out in our political calendar as moments signifying upheaval and transition. On Aug. 21, 1971, the bombing of the Liberal Party rally at Plaza Miranda prompted then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus, a prelude to the declaration of martial law in September 1972. On the same date in 1983, opposition leader Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino was assassinated upon his return from exile. In my memory of the martial law years, I will now associate October with Cesar Virata, who died last Oct. 2 at the age of 95. Recruited from the University of the Philippines, where he became dean of the business school at a very young age, Virata served as Marcos’ chief economic technocrat from 1970 until the regime’s fall in 1986. This gentle and self-effacing economist became, in many ways, the face of Filipino technocracy at the height of the dictatorship. If anything earned the martial law regime a measure of in-

The long view

lief is derived due to a belief that the political and economic system in our country is so rotten, so corrupt, unrepresentative and incompetent that it is beyond reform. There are those who think that contemporary democracy is fundamentally unworkable. There are different conclusions about what should replace the existing system. One such proposal comes from Helene Landemore, a professor of political science at Yale. She is not opposed to democracy but is in fact a defender of democracy, albeit an increasingly critical one. She argues that democracy could be improved if it allows ordinary citizens more direct influence and participation. Landemore’s solution is to reimagine democracy from the ground up, replacing representative institution with direct citizen rule. Although representative democracy is widely criticized, this form of government creates vital links between citizens and their government. Making governments more representative and u PAGE 5

Manuel L. Quezon III

BACK in March 2025, Pulse Asia asked a representative sample of Filipinos where they got their news, to which they could give multiple answers. Unsurprisingly, TV remained the top source, at 83 percent (72 percent national, 16 percent local). Internet came next at 72 percent (Facebook at 67 percent, YouTube at 34 percent, “online news sites” at 4 percent, and “other social media sites” at 3 percent with X [formerly Twitter] at 1 percent). Radio came next, 36 percent (local 21 percent, national 16 percent) followed by family/relatives 34 percent and friends/acquaintances 22 percent. Miserably (because, of these sources, the only one capable of sustainably providing depth) last came newspapers at 1 percent. While dating to last year, the 2025 snapshot of news sources helps put the latest Pulse Asia survey on 2028 voters’ prefer-

ternational respect, I would say it was the presence of highly educated and capable administrators like Virata in the Marcos Cabinet. He and others like Vicente Paterno, Gerardo Sicat, Jaime Laya, Onofre Corpuz, and Geronimo Velasco were known to be nonpolitical and professional, even as they seemed to share Marcos’ long-term vision. That vision of a developed and prosperous nation coexisted with a policy of repression and arbitrary rule. It made possible the killing, detention, and torture of countless critics and activists, and the plunder of the economy by the Marcos family and its cronies. It drove a whole generation of our brightest people abroad. And it left a mountain of foreign debt that present and future generations continue to pay. Yet it never ceases to amaze me how we, as a community, can celebrate the heroism of Aquino and Edgar Jopson, felled by the regime’s bullets, and in almost the same breath pay tribute to the steadfast service of those who knowingly and voluntarily kept alive the dictatorship that destroyed our institutions of

political accountability. I have heard it said: Who are we to judge, when Filipino voters themselves returned the Marcoses to power in 2022, and our courts have since cleared them of criminal liability and dismissed many of the remaining ill-gotten wealth cases? But elections and judicial rulings settle other questions. We are talking here of personal responsibility. This is not a uniquely Filipino question. Hannah Arendt took it up in her 1964 essay “Personal Responsibility Under Dictatorship,” written in reply to critics of her report on the trial of Adolf Eichmann, the functionary who organized the deportations to Hitler’s death camps. Arendt argued that moral choice remains available even under totalitarian rule, and that in politics, obedience amounts to support. Whatever their private reservations, those who keep the machinery running lend it their support. Something similar has long been whispered about our technocrats. They stayed, it was said, to restrain the plunder and to make sure there would still be u PAGE 5

A snapshot of the future? ences in context. That is, if what the survey provides is a snapshot of how the respondents think they will vote in 2028 based on opinions they held at the time they were polled, then the 2025 survey gives us an insight into how they decided on their choices (assuming news plays an important role in choices). But since we do not know, specifically, what their basis for deciding was, we can only theorize. Except for the politically obsessed (like journalists, columnists, politicians and their hangers-on, etc.), no normal person has really put much thought into an election two years from now, much less a campaign that only becomes official a year from now. However, the timing of the Pulse Asia survey is significant because it provides a benchmark of public opinion a year before the filing of candidacies. And this is where we should begin. The survey, I think, puts the question in a peculiar way: “Of the people on this list, whom would you vote for as President of the Philippines if the May 2028 elections were held today and they were candidates?”

Peculiarly because including “2028” makes them fast-forward but what they’re being asked is their opinion, now. See the difference? You might as well have asked, “If presidential elections were held today, who would you vote for from this list…” The survey took place from Sept. 17 to 24, and has Vice President Sara Duterte at 50 percent, former Vice President Leni Robredo at 26 percent, Sen. Raffy Tulfo at 12 percent and Sen. Risa Hontiveros at 3 percent, with Defense Secretary Gilberto ”Gibo” Teodoro Jr. and Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon at 1 percent (with a margin of error of plus/ minus 2 percent, the results are basically unchanged from the previous, for the top two). No overt campaign has started. In fact, the whole question of the electoral landscape is unclear until—and unless—the impeachment of the Vice President is resolved: but the survey, in projecting a scenario where the Vice President is a presidential candidate in 2028, immediately assumes she has overcome the u PAGE 5

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Is dual citizenship worth it? Here's what to know about its benefits and drawbacks by John Patrick Magno Philstar.com

HAVING citizenship in two countries can sound like the best of both worlds. That's what Karla LaPenta felt when she officially became a dual citizen of the US and the Philippines in March earlier this year. For LaPenta, it was about honoring her connection to both countries. “My decision came from my deep love and loyalty to both the Philippines and the United States. They represent two cultures, two stories, and two places I will always call home," she told PhilSTAR L!fe. "I also have two children who are dual citizens, and I want them to grow up knowing and appreciating their Filipino roots while embracing their lives in America," she added. Her sentiments were also shared by Jess Oculam Pines, who achieved her dual citizenship as a Filipino-Canadian in August. “The Philippines will always be my home. Even though I became a Canadian citizen and built my life here in Canada, I never wanted to lose my connection to my Filipino roots, culture, family, and country," she said. "I also wanted to have the freedom to travel back to the Philippines and maintain my rights and connection to my home country," she added. While the process involved preparing forms and documents carefully, she highlighted that it was a meaningful experience "It took some patience, but when I finally completed the process and became a dual citizen, I felt so proud and emotional. It was truly a special moment for me because it felt like I was officially keeping both parts of my identity," Pines underscored. How dual citizenship works Beyond the personal connection, holding dual citizenship also comes with practical implications. Immigration lawyer Atty. Novie Onor told L!fe that dual citizenship means that two countries recognize you as their citizen at the same time. "Each country applies its own laws to that relationship. You generally have the right to enter, live, and work in both countries, but you also remain subject to their applicable legal obligations," he said. It's important to distinguish between people who hold two citizenships from birth and those who became foreign citizens through naturalization. "Under Republic Act No. 9225, natural-born Filipinos who lost Philippine citizenship through foreign naturalization may reacquire it by completing the prescribed process and taking an oath of allegiance. Filipino ancestry alone does not establish eligibility under this particular law," Onor explained. He highlighted that the greatest advantage of having a dual citizenship is the "freedom to make long-term decisions with more options available to you." "For someone whose family and livelihood span two countries, that can be significant. You may build a career overseas while preserving the ability to return to the Philippines, care for your parents, establish a business, or eventually retire at home," Onor said. By reacquiring Philippine citizenship, this restores important rights, such as owning land as a Filipino, obtaining a Philippine passport, and voting after meeting the applicable registration and eligibility requirements. However, business activities and professional practice remain subject to the relevant laws and licensing requirements.

"There is also a sense of belonging that deserves recognition. Many Filipinos have spent decades building lives abroad without losing their attachment to home. Reacquiring citizenship gives that enduring connection legal recognition," Onor emphasized. Fellow immigration lawyer Atty. Lou Janssen Dangzalan also pointed out that having a Philippine passport can provide additional travel options, depending on the destination. "The common issue for a lot of people is why would they want to have a Philippine passport if they already have an American or Canadian passport? But guess what? There are certain countries in the world where you can actually travel without a visa if you have a Philippine passport," he said. "Even some of the more powerful passports will still require you a visa to enter those particular countries," he added, citing Vietnam and Brazil. For dual citizens planning to spend more time in the Philippines, Dangzalan said reacquiring citizenship can also provide greater flexibility. "Kung i-retain mo lang ang American citizenship, you can come back to the Philippines. [You can probably] benefit from the Balikbayan visa. But that only allows you to stay for up to a year and you can't purchase property," he said. Benefits also extend to discounts for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. "You have to be a Filipino citizen to acquire and to avail those discounts." Complications of being a dual citizen While dual citizenship can open doors, it can also bring added responsibilities that are easy to overlook. Onor said that the main challenge is trying to manage obligations under two legal systems, which become especially important when someone has income, property, children, or business interests across borders. "You cannot simply choose which citizenship applies whenever one country’s rules become inconvenient. Depending on the countries involved, obligations may include tax reporting, civic duties, or military service," Onor said. Tax is a common concern. While dual citizenship does not automatically mean you are obligated to pay tax twice on the same income, Onor noted that there may be overlapping filing and reporting requirements. "US citizens, for example, are generally subject to US tax on worldwide income even when living overseas, although foreign tax credits and other relief may reduce the tax payable. Owing no additional tax does not necessarily mean there is nothing to file," he said. When it comes to healthcare and social benefits, where you live or contributions may affect access. Meanwhile, matters such as public office, marriage, divorce, and child custody might also get complicated with dual citizenship. "These are matters to understand before applying, particularly if a person is planning a permanent move or a major family decision," he added. Dangzalan also noted that dual citizens may have different options for seeking consular assistance when they are abroad. "Let's say you got in trouble there; there are two consular avenues that you can seek assistance from," he said, referring to the Philippine and other country’s embassies. However, the situation can be different when a dual citizen is in the Philippines. "In cases where you're already a dual citizen, one of the things that

you'll see when it comes to reacquisition and retention of Filipino citizenship is that you acknowledge that Philippine laws trump other laws," Dangzalan said. He explained that this can limit the assistance that a foreign embassy may be able to provide to a dual citizen facing legal trouble in the Philippines. How to apply for a dual citizenship in the Philippines For Filipinos who are thinking about getting dual citizenship, LaPenta and Pines both believe it is worth considering. "I value being able to belong to both nations and share that connection with my children. Ultimately, it’s a personal decision, but for me, it has been a meaningful one," LaPenta shared. Pines added, "Canada is now my home, and I’m very grateful to be Canadian. But the Philippines will always be a part of my heart and my identity. Getting dual citizenship made me feel like I didn’t have to choose between being Filipino and being Canadian. I can proudly be both." Per the Philippine embassy in Washington, DC, Filipinos living abroad can reacquire their Philippine citizenship as long as they are a former natural-born Filipino citizen who became a naturalized citizen of another country. Applicants generally need to schedule an appointment with the embassy or consulate that has jurisdiction over them. They should prepare their completed application form, birth certificate, foreign naturalization certificate, copies of their Philippine and foreign passports, and recent passport-size photographs. Then, they must personally appear, submit their completed application and supporting documents, pay the processing fee, and take an Oath of Allegiance before a Philippine consular officer. According to Dangzalan, one of the first things to consider is checking the laws of their other country before proceeding to see if they actually allow dual citizenship. "No country can dictate to other countries how they run their citizenship law... In theory, you could have as many citizenships as you like so long as those countries allow for it," he said. "Ang titignan mo lang is certain countries do actually penalize at the criminal level if you acquire another citizenship and you do not renounce your prior citizenship. I know that the People's Republic of China, for example, will not recognize and has also criminalized dual nationality. So there are certain countries that do criminalize it." Onor also advised applicants to review the current requirements of the relevant Philippine consulate or Bureau of Immigration and resolve inconsistencies in their records. "Differences in names, incomplete civil registry documents, and missing proof of naturalization can delay processing," he said. Another thing to be cautious about is using a Philippine passport after acquiring another citizenship. Dangzalan said that Filipinos who have acquired foreign citizenship should be aware that they may no longer be considered Philippine citizens until they complete the process to reacquire their citizenship. "That's actually an offense in the Philippines," he said. "They have to be very careful." Ultimately, Onor underscored that you should first consider what dual citizenship would mean for the life you actually intend to lead: where you will work, raise your family, hold assets, and retire. "Those questions matter far more than how many passports you can carry," he said. n

the charismatic, the daring, the entitled, the arrogant, even those with no shame whatsoever and sometimes, even the downright psychopathic. “ Landemore further says elections deny meaningful influence to ordinary citizens, especially “… the unambitious, the selfless and the unaccommodating.” The election process filters out many of the citizens least attracted to power but best disposed to exercise it responsibly. This is the attraction to the general public about a person like Leni Robredo who is reluctant to play the “political power game.” One critical method that has been identified that might be part of reinvigorating democracy is civic education. This is spreading the knowledge of how democracies work and how citizens can shape it. The targets here should be the public schools because they form the overwhelming majority of the population. Expanding and improving civic education in schools and elsewhere could help people be more informed in making political choices, become more active partici-

PAGE 4 impeachment: and it would be true to assume that the saying “what does not kill you makes you stronger” would apply. No one can doubt that if the Veep were acquitted, her not merely surviving but being seen to win would boost her chances and candidacy. So in that sense the Pulse number—50 percent—is a possibly fair projection of the political payoff from an acquittal. The other figure, for the former Veep, is interesting because Robredo has repeatedly said she’s not interested in seeking the presidency; her numbers are not a projection of future success but the continuing afterglow of her supporters’ support and her past national stature. This is a very different lens from the one a prospective Duterte voter would be looking through, thinking of her still being a candidate in 2028. As for the rest, they simply show they aren’t top of mind when the whole exercise, anyway, isn’t top of mind for most sane people, anyway.

You could read things another way, of course, which is simple as can be: if an election had been held between Sept. 17 and 24, the Vice President would have become president basically with a majority, trouncing any other rival. Without having to project to 2028, the underlying strength of her appeal would have been the same: surviving, winning. I’ve long believed we don’t really root for the underdog but prefer to stampede to the winner. There’s that remarkable story of a pollster who recounted asking people whom they had voted for after an election, only to find more people remembered voting for the winner than actually did. Similarly, we are for the underdog so long as the underdog wins—but to lose is worse than a disgrace; it is an embarrassment because it is a sign of weakness. Consider that other survey-related phenomenon, which is a bump in the ratings enjoyed by individuals who transition from being possible to actual candi-

dates. The person who hasn’t thrown their hat in the ring is judged less seriously than the one who has placed a bet—and is thus worth betting on. The real proof, then, of a candidate’s chances is becoming a candidate. All the rest is hedging and trial balloons. Without parties conducting intramurals that use party members to gauge the chances of a candidate by voting for them in conventions, the replacement for parties—the impresarios who put together candidacies based on survey results with which to entice investments by funders who manage risk by means of the surveys—have to look at these numbers to see who has what it takes to be a winner. (Inquirer.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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The political responsibility of... PAGE 4 a country after the dictatorship. Perhaps they did. But no one could ever know, for the only witnesses to what was prevented were those who claimed to have prevented it. The choice to resign was always there, however hard. Paterno, who served as industry secretary and later public highways minister, negotiated his resignation from the Cabinet at the end of 1980, six years before the regime fell. He did not become a critic until after the Aquino assassination. Virata stayed on until the regime was overthrown. After the Aquino assassination, an economy already strained by Mexico’s 1982 debt default slid

into a full-blown liquidity crisis as foreign banks cut their credit lines. Central Bank governor Jaime Laya, whom Virata had recruited, was moved out when the country’s international reserves were found to have been overstated by $600 million. According to Sicat’s biography of Virata, it was Virata who then persuaded the banker Jobo Fernandez to take over the Central Bank. Thus, at the very moment the regime’s legitimacy was collapsing at home, its chief technocrat was keeping its credit alive abroad. The issue about Virata has never been his personal integrity or professionalism, which has been the focus of the eulogies about him. It is rather about the kind

of structure that allows a man of character to serve a repressive regime without ever having to answer for it. But responsibility does not disappear when a dictatorship abolishes every forum before which its officials must answer. It falls back squarely on each person’s conscience. The technocrats may have had nothing directly to do with the atrocities and the corruption, but they surely kept the machinery running. (Inquirer.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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Economic cooperation and the road to... PAGE 4 emerging risks while preserving opportunities for innovation and economic growth. For the Philippines, the practical question is how our people can benefit. We need investments that develop skills, improve infrastructure and connect Filipino enterprises to wider markets. Technology should help our farmers become more productive, enable smaller businesses to reach customers and give our young people access to better opportunities at home. ASEAN is at the center of these considerations. Our region is connected to both the American and Chinese economies, and its future cannot be separated from the quality of their relationship. As ASEAN chair this year, the Philippines has an opportunity to encourage engagement that recognizes the entire region’s interests. ASEAN countries have their own priorities and perspectives, yet we share a powerful interest in keeping our region peaceful and economically open. By strengthening cooperation among us and engaging our partners, we can help create an environment in which differences are managed through diplo-

macy, and countries continue to invest in one another’s future. Economic engagement must proceed alongside respect for sovereignty and international law. Our position on the West Philippine Sea remains anchored on our rights and our responsibility to protect our people. Pursuing cooperation with China does not require us to set aside those principles. It requires the patience and confidence to address disagreements while keeping dialogue open. Equally, our alliance with the United States supports our efforts to maintain a peaceful and stable region. A strong alliance and constructive economic engagement can serve the same objective: ensuring that Filipinos can live securely, earn a decent living and look to the future with confidence. My conclusion from the Harvard discussions is straightforward. If these two economic giants can work together where their interests converge, particularly in the responsible development of new technology, they can strengthen the foundations for peaceful resolutions of conflict. Shared prosperity gives governments and communities more reasons to preserve peace. We must therefore encourage

agreements that produce tangible benefits and remain fair to all participants. Cooperation will be more durable when people can see its value in their daily lives and trust that their interests are protected. Students who joined our discussions will inherit the consequences of decisions made today. They deserve a world where talent and ambition can flourish without the constant fear of conflict. For those of us entrusted with diplomatic responsibilities, helping make that world possible is an obligation I take seriously. I left Harvard convinced that the road to peace requires sustained effort, principled dialogue and the willingness to recognize common interests. If Washington and Beijing can turn economic cooperation into lasting progress, the benefits will reach well beyond their shores, including the homes and communities of millions of Filipinos. (Philstar.com) *** 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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Filipino American achievement is more than...

PAGE 4 Chicago, chef Tim Flores and his wife and business partner, Genie Kwon, established Kasama, which became the world's first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant. In music, Honolulu-born Bruno Mars, whose mother was Filipino, has won 16 Grammy Awards. Fellow Grammy winpants in public life and be better ners Olivia Rodrigo and H.E.R. prepared to avoid misinformati- have also reached international on, disinformation and efforts by audiences. In film, DreamWorks foreign and domestic powers to Animation's Forgotten Island, manipulate political preferences. released in September 2026 and Democracy depends on a sense co-directed by Filipino Ameriof shared community and solida- can filmmaker Januel Mercado rity. There is a need for people to and Joel Crawford, brought a gain a sense of nationhood and story inspired by Philippine myavoid the strong regionalism that thology to mainstream theaters. These names are examples, pervades the present politics. There is no question that demo- not an exhaustive account. cracy is in trouble in the Philippi- Many other Filipino Americans nes. The solution cannot depend have distinguished themselves on electing the right president. It in government, business, medmust include institutional innova- icine, science, technology, edtions like rebuilding the social fa- ucation, sports, entertainment bric and the foundations of demo- and the arts. Their achievements cratic life. This includes ending span local, national and internathe dominance of family dynasties tional institutions and are far too once and for all. This is only one numerous to recognize individof the many reforms that will be ually in one editorial. Naming a necessary if democracy will really few should not diminish those improve the lives of the common who are not mentioned or suggest that public recognition is people. (Philstar.com) the only measure of accomplish*** The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints ment. According to U.S. Census Buexpressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of reau estimates reported by the the Asian Journal, its management, editorial Pew Research Center, about 4.6 million people in the United board and staff. States identified as Filipino in *** 2023. They live in communities Email: elfrencruz@gmail.com

Democracy in crisis... PAGE 4 responsive will require a wide variety of reforms. One critical reform is to remove the dominance of family dynasties in our political system. Modern democracies are actually representative, whereby the people do not govern themselves directly but elect politicians to govern on their behalf. Many definitions of democracy therefore focus on elections. The famous Austrian economist, Joseph Schumpeter, defined democracy as “an institutional arrangement for arriving at political decisions in which individuals acquire the power to decide by means of a competitive struggle for a people’s vote.” This electoral process is precisely the problem. In the Philippines, elections are at the center of politics and bound to fail because elections create a professional political class that is unsuited to genuine democratic rule. One reason is that elections seek power and are prone to be corrupted by it. According to political scientist Landemore, those who seek power are usually “… alpha types,

A snapshot of the future?...

across the country, including Hawaii, California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, Illinois, Florida, New York and Virginia. They differ in generation, income, immigration history, occupation and personal experience. No individual story can represent that diversity. Filipino American nurses and other health care workers contribute to hospitals, clinics and care facilities. Small-business owners sustain local economies, educators prepare future generations, and workers in a wide range of occupations support their households and neighborhoods. Many receive little public recognition, but their contributions are no less a part of the historical record. This distinction matters because visibility and opportunity are not interchangeable. The election of a public official or the international success of an artist can expand perceptions of what Filipino Americans can achieve. Neither accomplishment, by itself, demonstrates that access to education, economic security or professional advancement is equally available to all. Nor should Filipino Americans need exceptional wealth, fame or professional distinction to establish the value of their contributions to American society. Filipino American History Month should therefore involve more than ceremonies, proclamations and awards. Schools

and universities can give Filipino American contributions a more substantial place in the teaching of American history. Community organizations can preserve oral histories and family archives. Businesses and professional associations can provide mentorship and support career development. Public institutions can be judged by the fairness and effectiveness of their policies as well as the diversity of their leadership. Journalism has a responsibility, too. Coverage of historic firsts and prominent personalities matters, but a fuller account also requires reporting on working families, educational aspirations, economic pressures, civic participation and the experiences of communities beyond the largest population centers. Filipino American progress should not be measured solely by the number of celebrities, elected officials or business leaders the community produces. It should also be measured by whether Filipino American history is taught accurately, whether working families have opportunities for economic advancement, and whether the next generation can enter institutions and professions where their predecessors struggled for recognition. The greater achievement will be ensuring that the doors opened by one generation remain open and open wider for those who follow. (AJPress)

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ESTADO NG NEVADA - COUNTY NG CLARK Ako, LORENA S. PORTILLO, ang opisyal na itinalaga bilang Tagapagtala ng Botante sa Clark County, Estado ng Nevada, ay pinapatunayan ko na ang 2026 Pangkalahatang Halalan, ay gagawin sa Martes Nobyembre 3, 2026. Ang mga lugar ng botohan ay magbubukas sa 7:00 n.u. hanggang 7:00 n.g. sa nasabing petsa. Ang listahan ng mga rehistradong botante na nakaayos sa alpabeto na pagkaka sunod-sunod ay maaaring makuha na walang bayad sa website ng Kagawaran ng Halalan sa: www.clarkcountynv.gov/vote. (Per NRS 293.557(a)(b)). Ang listahan ng maagang botohan at Araw ng Halalan na mga Sentro ng botohan ay isinama na rin sa abisong ito. Ang lahat ng lugar ng botohan ay magsisilbi na hulugan ng mga koreong balota.

LISTAHAN NG MGA KANDIDATO NA IBOBOTO SA NOBYEMBRE 3, 2026, PANGKALAHATANG HALALAN KANDIDATO PARA SA MGA PARTIDISTANG TANGAPAN KINATAWAN SA KONGRESO 2-TAONG TERMINO DISTRITO 1 Buck, Carrie Ann Khan, Afzal “Bobby” St John, Steven “Chap” Titus, Dina

REP NPP NPP DEM

DISTRITO 3 Kamerath, Jon Lee, Susie O’Donnell, Marty

IAP DEM REP

DISTRITO 4 Best, Russell Horsford, Steven A. Johnson, William Whipple, Cody K.

IAP DEM NPP REP

GOBERNADOR Ford, Aaron D. Ford, Danielle Lombardo, Joseph Wala sa mga kandidatong ito

DEM NPP REP

BISE GOBERNADOR 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Anthony, Stavros Hansen, Janine Jauregui, Sandra Wala sa mga kandidatong ito

REP IAP DEM

KALIHIM NG ESTADO 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Aguilar, Francisco “Cisco” DEM Barnhill, Brad Lee IAP Kennedy, John T. LPN Marchant, Jim REP Wala sa mga kandidatong ito TESORERO NG ESTADO 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Johnson, Drew REP Mathis-Coleman, Tya DEM Wala sa mga kandidatong ito KONTROLER NG ESTADO 4-NA TAONG TERMINO MacDougall, Michael DEM Matthews, Andy REP Wala sa mga kandidatong ito PUNONG ABOGADO 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Cannizzaro, Nicole Jeanette Guzmán Fralick, Adriana Wala sa mga kandidatong ito

DEM REP

DEM REP

DISTRITO 28 D’Silva, Reuben

DEM

DISTRITO 3 Silvestri, Joseph P. Torres-Fossett, Selena

REP DEM

DISTRITO 29 Ludwig, Joe Pereszlenyi, Alex J.

REP DEM

DISTRITO 4 Cole, Lisa Eady, Eileen

REP DEM

DISTRITO 34 Davis, Brandon Nadeem, Hanadi

REP DEM

DISTRITO 5 Miller, Brittney M. Quinn, Kelly REP

DEM

DISTRITO 35 Edgeworth, Rebecca Spica, Joe

REP DEM

DISTRITO 6 Duncan, Katherine “Katie” Jackson, Jovan Alexander

NPP DEM

DISTRITO 36 Hafen, II, Gregory T. Junejo, Jon Penn

REP DEM

DISTRITO 7 Miller, Cameron “C.H.” Willett, Anthony Scott “Red”

DEM LPN

DISTRITO 37 Backus, Shea M. Douglass, Jill M.

DEM REP

DISTRITO 8 Charafi, Joseph “Joey” Nguyen, Duy

REP DEM

DISTRITO 41 Chapman, Kelly Spotleson, Vinny

REP DEM

DISTRITO 9 Hampton, Ryan Neely, Erica Alejandra

DEM REP

DISTRITO 42 Brandlin, Christopher Brown-May, Tracy

REP DEM

KOMISYON NG COUNTY 4-NA TAONG TERMINO DISTRITO E Kess, Manny Segerblom, “Tick”

DEM REP

DISTRITO 13 Andrews, Daniel Beck, Gage C. Hibbetts, Brian

DISTRITO F Harris, Becky Kasama, Heidi Yan, Minja

DEM LPN REP

DISTRITO G Gibson, Jim Maxham, Jon

DISTRITO 14 Mosca, Erica

DEM

DISTRITO 15 Davila, Miguel

ABOGADO NG DISTRITO 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Wolfson, Steve

DEM

DISTRITO 10 Karris, Venise L. DISTRITO 11 Moore, Cinthia

DEM

DISTRITO 12 Carter, II, Max Roecker, Nancy “Nan”

DEM

DEM

DISTRITO 18 Considine, Venicia Newton, Crystal

DEM REP

DISTRITO 19 Lysaght, Zackaraih Patchett, Jason

LPN REP

DISTRITO 20 Orentlicher, David Vaughan, Stan

DEM IAP

REP DEM

DISTRITO 21 Carvalho, Patsy A. Galvin, Tighe Marzola, Elaine

REP LPN DEM

DEM REP

DISTRITO 22 Booth, Shenea Hardy, Melissa

DISTRITO 10 Donate, Fabian

DEM

DISTRITO 21 Ohrenschall, James Rojas, Al

DISTRITO 2 Bywaters, Kamilah Teitelbaum, Drew

DISTRITO 17 Hunt, Linda F.

REP DEM DEM REP

DISTRITO 20 Gallant, Danielle Sandoval, Calvin

DEM REP

DEM

DISTRITO 9 Scheible, Melanie Thompson, Maria

DISTRITO 12 Arroyo, Rafael Pazina, Julie Ann

DISTRITO 23 Aspelund, Jan Allen Fanning, Denise Daniels

DISTRITO 16 Carlo, John REP González, Cecelia

SENADO NG ESTADO 4-NA TAONG TERMINO DISTRITO 2 Flores, Edgar DEM DISTRITO 8 Harris, George E. Loop, Marilyn Dondero

ASEMBLEYA NG ESTADO 2-TAONG TERMINO DISTRITO 1 Esparza, Alexis Elizabeth DEM

REP DEM

DEM REP

PUWESTO D Herndon, Douglas Wala sa mga kandidatong ito

NP NP

HUKOM NG HUKUMANG DISTRITO 6-NA TAONG TERMINO DEPARTAMENTO 1 Yeager, Bita “Marie” NP DEPARTAMENTO 2 Kierny, Carli Lynn DEPARTAMENTO 3 Trujillo, Monica DEPARTAMENTO 4 Krall, Nadia

DEPARTAMENTO C Gordon, Gregory G.

NP

DEPARTAMENTO D Marr, Patricia A. Smith, Gwynneth

NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO E Hoskin, Charles “Chuck” Treffinger, Timothy

NP NP

NP

NP

NP

DEPARTAMENTO G Forsberg, Rhonda K.

NP

NP

DEPARTAMENTO H McFarling, Emily

NP

DEPARTAMENTO I Bailey, Soonhee “Sunny”

NP

NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO 6 Bluth, Jacqueline M.

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 7 Pieper, Danielle K.

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 8 Beaumont, Austin Peterson, Jessica K.

NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO 9 Gall, Maria Alice

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 10 Jones, Tierra D.

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 12 Gilliam, Dan Leavitt, Michelle

NP

DEPARTAMENTO F Gentile, Denise L.

DEPARTAMENTO 5 Barisich, Veronica Hibbetts, Tracy

DEPARTAMENTO 11 Albertson, Anna

DEPARTAMENTO B Marquis, Linda

NP NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO 13 Ganz, Adam

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 14 Talim, Tina

NP

DEPARTAMENTO J Butler, Dedree “DEE”

NP

DEPARTAMENTO K Giuliani, Cynthia N.

NP

DEPARTAMENTO L Gibson, Jr., David S.

NP

DEPARTAMENTO M Mastin, Amy M.

NP

DEPARTAMENTO N Gaudet, Michel Maxey, Kerri Jean

NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO O McConnell, Gina

NP

DEPARTAMENTO P Isso, Jennifer Perry, Mary

NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO Q Duckworth, Bryce C.

NP

DEPARTAMENTO R Caston, Marilyn A. Henderson, Bill

NP NP NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO 15 Hardy, Jr., Joe

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 16 Williams, Tim

DEPARTAMENTO S Brewer, Kristine Forman, Randall

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 17 Schwartz, Jennifer Villani, Jake NP

DEPARTAMENTO T Cutter, Nadin

NP

NP

DEPARTAMENTO U Throne, Dawn R.

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 18 Holthus, Mary Kay

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 21 Clark Newberry, Tara Hubert, Alex NP DEPARTAMENTO 22 Johnson, Susan

NP

NP

DEPARTAMENTO X Almase, Heidi

NP

NP

DEPARTAMENTO Y Rincon White, Adriana

NP

DEPARTAMENTO Z Mercer, Michele “Shell”

NP

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 23 Bauhaus, Martina Lilly-Spells, Jasmin

NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO 24 Brown, Colleen

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 25 Delaney, Kathleen E.

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 26 Goodey, Jessica

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 27 Mendoza, Erika

NP

DEPARTAMENTO 28 DeMonte, Noreen C. Tarmu, Danielle A.

NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO 29 Quagge, Alex Reynolds, Jacob

NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO 30 Santeramo, Josh Wiese, II, Jerry A.

NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO 31 Kishner, Joanna S. McLeod, Alexandra Beth

NP NP

DEPARTAMENTO 32 Craig, Christy

NP

HUKOM NG HUKUMANG DISTRITO DIBISYONG PAMPAMILYA 6-NA TAONG TERMINO DEPARTMENTO A Parladé, Maria-Belleza D. “Mari”

NP

DEPARTAMENTO W Rocheleau, Stacy

DEPARTAMENTO 19 Eller, Crystal NP DEPARTAMENTO 20 Johnson, Eric

DEPARTAMENTO V Pickard, Margaret E.

NP

LUPON NG REHENTE 2-TAONG TERMINO DISTRITO 2 McGrath, Jennifer Villa, Patrick L.

NP NP

DISTRITO 3 Brooks, Byron Swendseid, Erik

NP NP

DISTRITO 5 Denis, Moises “Mo” Molina, Stephanie

NP NP

LUPON NG REHENTE 2-TAONG HINDI NATAPOS NA TERMINO DISTRITO 8 Goicoechea, Pete NP Lane, Lori NP TAGAPANGASIWA DISTRITO NG PAARALAN CLARK COUNTY 4-NA TAONG TERMINO DISTRITO D Gomez, David Zamora, Brenda

NP NP

DISTRITO F Bustamante Adams, Irene Hutchinson, Robert E.

NP NP

DISTRITO G Casey, Paul Cavazos, Linda P.

NP NP

MIYEMBRO NG LUPON MOAPA VALLEY DISTRITO NG TUBIG 4-NA TAONG TERMINO LOGANDALE Dalley, Aaron NP Jensen, Marc NP

Maaaring magbago dahil sa mga hindi inaasahang kaganapan o pangyayari. Para sa mga pagbabago, bisitahin ang www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/vote o tumawag sa (702) 455-7871 (Filipino) o 455-VOTE (8683). Sa Araw ng Halalan, piliin kung saan ka boboto mula sa listahan ng mahigit 100 Sentro ng Botohan. Sa Araw ng Halalan, bisitahin ang www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/vote para sa interaktibong mapa na makakatulong sa iyo para hanapin ang mga magkakalapit na sentro ng botohan. KAGANAPAN SA MGA TENTS: Hanapin ang SENTRO NG BOTOHAN NA KAGANAPAN SA TENT sa mga lugar ng parking lot mayroong asterisk (*). PAGPAPAIKLI: BC=Boulder City IND=Indian Spring LV=Las Vegas NLV=North Las Vegas SEA=Searchlight Num.

BUN=Bunkerville LAU=Laughlin MES=Mesquite OVR=Overton

Pangalan ng Lokasyon

HEN=Henderson LOG=Logandale MOA=Moapa SAN=Sandy Valley Direksiyon

Lungsod

Zip Code

1

Alexander Library

1755 W. Alexander Rd.

NLV

89032

2

Allegiant Stadium

3333 Al Davis Way

LV

89118 89149

3

Allen, Dean Lamar Elementary School

8680 W. Hammer Lane

LV

4

Arroyo Market Square*

7225 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy

LV

89113

REP DEM

5

Bailey, Sister Robert Joseph Elementary Sch

4525 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

LV

89122

NPP REP DEM

6

Blue Diamond Crossing Center*

4100 Blue Diamond Rd.

LV

89139

7

Boulder City High School

1101 5th St.

BC

89005

8

Boulder City Recreation Center

900 Arizona St.

BC

89005

9

Bowler, Grant Elementary School

1415 W. Whipple Rd.

LOG

89021

DEM REP

10

Bozarth, Henry and Evelyn Elementary School

7431 Egan Crest Dr.

LV

89166

11

Bridger, Jim Middle School

2505 N. Bruce St.

NLV

89030

12

Brinley, J. Harold Middle School

2422 Maverick St

LV

89108

13

Brown, B. Mahlon Academy of International Studies

307 N. Cannes St.

HEN

89015

14

Bunkerville Community Center

150 W. Virgin St.

BUN

89007

15

Burkholder, Lyal Middle School

355 W. Van Wagenen St

HEN

89015

16

Cadwallader, Ralph Middle School

7775 Elkhorn Rd.

LV

89131

17

Cambridge Recreation Center

3930 Cambridge St.

LV

89119

18

Centennial Hills YMCA

6601 N. Buffalo Dr.

LV

89131

19

Coleman Senior Center

2100 Bonnie Lane

LV

89156

20

College of Southern Nevada Henderson Campus

700 College Dr.

HEN

89002

21

College of Southern Nevada N. Las Vegas Campus

3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.

NLV

89030

22

College of Southern Nevada W. Charleston Campus

6375 W. Charleston Blvd.

LV

89146

23

Coronado High School

1001 Coronado Center Dr.

HEN

89052

24

Cortney, Francis H. Junior High School

5301 E. Hacienda Ave.

LV

89122

25

Cox, David M. Elementary School

280 Clark Dr.

HEN

89074

26

Craig Ranch Regional Park*

Paradahan sa Bandang East ng Revere St. Pumasok sa W. Craig Rd.

NLV

89032

27

Cram, Brian and Teri Middle School

1900 W. Deer Springs Way

NLV

89084

28

Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts

3100 E. Patrick Lane

LV

89120

29

Derfelt, Herbert A. Elementary School

1900 S. Lisa Lane

LV

89117

30

Desert Breeze Community Center

8275 Spring Mountain Rd.

LV

89117

31

Desert Oasis High School

6600 W. Erie Ave.

LV

89141

32

Desert Pines High School

3800 Harris Ave.

LV

89110

33

Desert Vista Community Center

10360 Sun City Blvd.

LV

89134

34

Detwiler, Ollie Elementary School

1960 Ferrell St.

LV

89106

35

Dickens, D.L. "Dusty" Elementary School

5550 Milan Peak St.

NLV

89081

36

Dooley, John Elementary School

1940 Chickasaw Dr.

HEN

89002

37

Doolittle Community Center

1950 J St.

LV

89106

38

Downtown Summerlin* - Paradahan sa Bandang East ng S. Pavilion Center Dr.

Pumasok sa S. Spruce Goose St., South ng Marketwalk Pl.

LV

89135

39

Durango High School

7100 W. Dewey Dr.

LV

89113

40

East Las Vegas Community Center

250 N. Eastern Ave.

LV

89101

41

East Las Vegas Library

2851 E. Bonanza Rd.

LV

89101

42

Eldorado High School

1139 N. Linn Lane

LV

89110

43

Ellis, Robert and Sandy Elementary School

3200 Artella Ave.

HEN

89044

44

Faiss, Wilbur & Theresa Middle School

9525 W. Maule Ave.

LV

89148

45

Fertitta, Victoria Middle School

9905 W. Mesa Vista Ave.

LV

89148

46

Findlay, Clifford O. (Pete) Middle School

333 W. Tropical Pkwy.

NLV

89031

47

Fine, Mark L. Elementary School

6635 W. Cougar Ave.

LV

89139

48

Forbuss, Robert L. Elementary School

8601 S. Grand Canyon Dr.

LV

89178

49

Galleria at Sunset

1300 W. Sunset Rd.

HEN

89014

50

Goolsby, Judy and John Elementary School

11175 W. Desert Inn Rd.

LV

89135

51

Gray, R. Guild Elementary School

2825 S. Torrey Pines Dr.

LV

89146

52

Green Valley High School

460 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd.

HEN

89014

53

Hayes, Keith and Karen Elementary School

9620 W. Twain Ave.

LV

89147

54

Henderson City Hall

240 S. Water St.

HEN

89015

55

Heritage Park Senior Facility

300 S. Racetrack Rd.

HEN

89015

LUNGSOD NG LAS VEGAS HUKOM NG HUKUMANG MUNISIPAL 2-TAONG HINDI NATAPOS NA TERMINO

56

56 Hollywood Recreation Center

1650 S. Hollywood Blvd.

LV

89142

57

IKEA*

6500 IKEA Way

LV

89148

DEPARTAMENTO 1 Pellizzari, Amanda Walker, Matt

58

Indian Springs Community Center

715 W. Gretta Lane

IND

89018

59

Johnson, Walter Junior High School

7701 Ducharme Ave.

LV

89145

60

Keller, Duane D. Middle School

301 N. Fogg St.

LV

89110

61

Kesterson, Lorna J. Elementary School

231 Bailey Island Dr.

HEN

89074

62

Knudson, K. O. Academy of the Arts

2400 Atlantic St.

LV

89104

LUNGSOD NG MESQUITE MIYEMBRO NG KONSEHO 4-NA TAONG TERMINO PUWESTO 1 Rosen, John S. NP Shackelford, Ronald NP

63

Las Vegas Athletic Club (Decatur)*

6050 N. Decatur Blvd.

NLV

89031

64

Las Vegas Athletic Club (Rainbow)*

1725 N. Rainbow Blvd.

LV

89108

65

Las Vegas City Hall – Validated Parking

495 S. Main St.

LV

89101

PUWESTO 4 McIntire, Rick Oliveto, Dominic W.

66

Laughlin Library

2840 S. Needles Hwy.

LAU

89029

67

Lawrence, Clifford J. Junior High School

4410 S. Juliano Rd.

LV

89147

LUNGSOD NG NORTH LAS VEGAS 4-NA TAONG TERMINO MAYOR Black, Scott NP Monroe-Moreno, Daniele NP

68

Leavitt, Justice Myron E. Middle School

4701 Quadrel St.

LV

89129

69

Long, Walter V. Elementary School

2000 S. Walnut Rd.

LV

89102

LUNGSOD NG NORTH LAS VEGAS MIYEMBRO NG KONSEHO 4-NATAONG TERMINO WARD 1 Strothers, Sherry NP Villeda, Esmeralda NP

70

Manch, J. E. Elementary School

4351 N. Lamont St.

LV

89115

71

Mannion, Jack and Terry Middle School

155 E. Paradise Hills Dr.

HEN

89002

72

May, Ernest Elementary School

6350 W. Washburn Rd.

LV

89130

73

Meadows Mall

4300 Meadows Lane

LV

89107

74

Mendoza, John F. Elementary School

2000 S. Sloan Lane

LV

89142

75

Mesquite Jimmie Hughes Campus

150 N. Yucca St.

MES

89027

76

Miller, Bob Middle School

2400 Cozy Hill Circle

HEN

89052

77

Moapa Justice Court (Recreation Center)

1340 E. State Hwy. 168

MOA

89025

DEM

TAGATASA NG COUNTY 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Joe, Judy Warren, Lynette Washington, Tamicka N.

REP LPN DEM

KLERK NG COUNTY 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Goya, Lynn Marie Shaw, Howell Stamper, George

DEM REP LPN

TAGAPAGTALA NG COUNTY 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Borella, Steven T. Flanagan, Tanya Young, Bill

LPN DEM REP

TESORERO NG COUNTY 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Diaz, J. “Ken” Ferreira, Tim J. “TJ” Tracy, Mitchell T.

DEM LPN REP

ADMINISTRADOR NG PUBLIKO 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Itkin-Goodman, Stephanie Murphy, Michael

DEM REP

HINDI PARTIDISTANG TANGGAPAN HUSTISYA NG KORTE SUPREMA 6-NA TONG TERMINO PUWESTO B Pickering, Kristina Wala sa mga kandidatong ito

Araw ng Halalan Sentro ng mga Botohan /Koreong Balota mga Lokasyon ng Paghuhulugan para sa Araw ng Pangkalahatang Halalan, Martes, Nobyembre 3, 2026 Bumoto mula 7:00 nu hanggang 7:00 ng Ang lahat ng mga Sentro ng Botohan ay magiging lokasyon din ng paghuhulugan ng koreong balota, mula 7:00 nu hanggang 7:00 ng

OVERTON Ridondo, Janice M. Robison, Kelby

NP NP

MIYEMBRO NG LUPON VIRGIN VALLEY DISTRITO NG TUBIG 4-NA TAONG TERMINO MESQUITE Anton, James NP Elgort, Gary NP Vallejo, Omar NP MOAPA VALLEY LUPON NG TAGAPAYO NG BAYAN 2-TAONG TERMINO Anderson, Ryan Conrique, Priscilla Leavitt, Brandon N. Noto, Matthew F. Perkins, Jill Ridondo, Janice M. Robison, Vernon

NP NP NP NP NP NP NP

LUNGSOD NG BOULDER CITY 4-NA TAONG TERMINO MAYOR Foutz, Brent Hardy, Joe

NP NP

LUNGSOD N BOULDER CITY 4-NA TAONG TERMINO MIYEMBRO NG KONSEHO PANG LAHAT Booth, Cokie NP Gatlin, Chris NP Schultheis, Adam “AMERICAMAN” NP Walton, Steve NP LUNGSOD NG HENDERSON 4-NA TAONG TERMINO MAYOR Chadwick, Hollie Romero, Michelle

NP NP

LUNGSOD NG HENDERSON KONSEHO NG LUNGSOD 4-NA TAONG TERMINO WARD III Atlas, Jennifer Cox, Carrie

NP NP

LUNGSOD NG HENDERSON HUKOM NG HUKUMANG MUNISIPAL 6-NA TAONG TERMINO DEPARTAMENTO 1 Albritton, Alicia NP Thompson, Gary NP LUNGSOD NG LAS VEGAS KONSEHAL 4-NA TAONG TERMINO WARD 2 McCarthy, Luke NP Nordstrom, Shannon NP

NP NP

LUNGSOD NG LAS VEGAS HUKOM NG HUKUMANG MUNISIPAL 4-NA TAONG TERMINO DEPARTAMENTO 2 Green, Jessica A. NP Murphy, Allycia NP

NP NP

KONSTABLE LAUGHLIN TOWNSHIP 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Hammerbeck, Corey NP Ross, Jordan NP KONSTABLE NORTH LAS VEGAS TOWNSHIP 4-NA TAONG TERMINO Betts, Chad J. NP Jeeves, Thomas NP HUKOM NG KAPAYAPAAN HENDERSON TOWNSHIP 6-NA TAONG TERMINO DEPARTAMENTO 4 Allmon, Michael NP Cory, John NP

78

Moapa Tribal Administration Building

1 Lincoln St.

MOA

89025

79

Moapa Valley Community Center

320 N. Moapa Valley Blvd.

OVR

89040

80

Molasky, Irwin and Susan Junior High School

7801 W. Gilmore Ave.

LV

89129

81

Monaco, Mario C. and JoAnne Middle School

1870 N. Lamont St.

LV

89115

82

Moore, William K. Elementary School

491 N. Lamb Blvd.

LV

89110

83

Mountain Crest Community Center

4701 N. Durango Dr.

LV

89129

84

Mountain Shadows Community Center

9107 Del Webb Blvd.

LV

89134

85

Mountain’s Edge Regional Park*

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Dapat bang amyendahan ang Konstitusyon ng Nevada upang lumikha ng pangunahing karapatan ng isang indibidwal sa isang aborsyon, nang walang panghihimasok ng estado o lokal na pamahalaan, sa tuwing ang aborsyon ay isinasagawa ng isang kwalipikadong propesyonal sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan hanggang sa mabuhay ang sanggol o kapag kinakailangan upang maprotektahan ang kalusugan o buhay ng buntis na indibidwal sa anumang punto sa panahon ng pagbubuntis?

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TANONG NG ESTADO NUM. 6

Pagamyenda sa Konstitusyon ng Nevada Petisyon sa Inisyatiba C-05-2023

PINAIKLING TALATA (TANONG SA BALOTA)

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Act No. 7432. Local Offices for Senior Citizens ned against exploiting disability LV 89121 Oo o Hindi o by AJPress statements, circumstances and for entertainment. SpokesperThe law allows eligible senior Affairs administer senior citizen 92 Parkdale Recreation and Senior Center 3200 Ferndale St. LV 89121 PALIWANAG & SUMARYO statutory requirements. citizens purchasing goods or ser- identification and residency docuson Assistant Secretary Irene 93 Pearson Center law 1625 W. Carey Ave LV 89106 MANILA — Community A Philippine MANILA — Senior citizens in vices offered at promotional prices mentation. The controversy stems from Dumlao said such portrayals PALIWANAG— Ang inisyatibang ito, kung inaprubahan ng mga botante, ay nag-aamyenda sa Konstitusyon ng Nevada para lumikha imposing finesLibrary and possible an October 5 episode the Philippines may choose of Mato select either the promotional reinforce harmful stereotypes Qualified dual citizens are subng konstitusyonal na karapatan para sabetaborsyon. 94 Rainbow 3150 N. Buffalo Dr. LV 89128 imprisonment for certain forms chong Chismisan, titled “Ang and undermine the dignity and ween promotional discount discount theng statutory discount, Ang a karapatang ito sa aborsyon ay ilalapat mula sa or simula pagbubuntis ng isang tao hanggang sa simula “fetal viability,” ject to the same ngrestriction on Rancho High School 1900 Searles Ave. 89101 kung ang buntis nangangailangan ng medikal na favorable. pangangalaga upangcombining maprotektahan ang kanyang buhay elio of 95 disability-based ridicule has Pagbabalik ni Kris the mandatory 20 aypercent Aquino.” whichever is more privacy owed LV to persons with and maliban discounts as other kalusugan, kung saan karapatan sa buongtopagbubuntis. Ang “fetal viability” ay nangangahulugang “ang punto drawn attentionCommission after During provided byanglaw, whi-ay nalalapat 96 renewed Regional Transportation (RTC) the discussion, 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy. LV 89106 Phi- discount a particiIt continues provide qualified disabilities. Autism Society gible senior citizens. sa pagbubuntis kung saan, sa propesyonal na pagpapasiya ng tagapag-alaga ng kalusugan ng pasyente, ay mayroong malaking remarks about Joshua “Josh” pant known as Tito offersnagreater but ang Filipino residents 60nang andwalang ol- aplikasyon Coun- chever The Supreme Court hakbang emphaposibilidad ang fetussavings, ay napapanatili kaligtasan sa labas aged ng matris ng mga pambihirang 97 Sahara West Library 9600PW.compared Sahara Ave. lippines and the LV National 89117 Aquino on a comedy podcast Josh unfavorably with his youn- cil on Disability Affairs also con- cannot combine the two reduc- der with a 20 percent discount on sized that benefits for older conmedikal.” 98 Sandy Valley School 1420 calling E. Pearl Ave. SAN 89019 prompted a National Bureau of ger brother, Bimby, him demned the remarks and called tions on the same purchase, the specified goods and services, in- sumers must be implemented NilinawCourt ng inisyatiba na ang Estado ngcluding Nevada, medicines, kabilang ang medical mga pamahalaan lalawigan at lungsod ng Nevada, sa Investigation inquiry and the has ruled. “walang kuwenta,” orN.worthless. care, ng with without imposing unreasonable 99 Saville, Anthony Middle School 8101 Torrey Pines Dr.for respect for persons LV 89131disa- Supreme pangkalahatan ay hindi maaaring makagambala sa karapatang ito. Ngunit ang isang estado, lalawigan, o pamahalaan ng lungsod program's removal from its di- Josh, the eldest son of televisi- bilities. The decision, announced Wedhotel accommodations, restaurant financial onnito. businesses. ay maaaring makagambala sa karapatan kung mayroong “mapanghikayat na interes ng estado”burdens sa paggawa Ang isang 100 Schofield, Jack Lund Middle School 8625 Spencer St. LV 89123 stribution network. nesday, October 14, overturned on personality Kris Aquino and and domestic transpor“mapanghikayat na interes ng estado” aypurchases umiiral lamang kung ang pamahalaan ay gumagamit ng pinakamababang paghihigpit The Pod Network terminated The ruling prompted senior citiparaan upang o mapabuti ang buhay o kalusugan ng buntisfrom na pasyente sa rights mga paraang sumusunod sa mga 101 Schorr, School actor Phillip Salvador, 11420 Placid St. the its contract with LV Machong 89183Chis- the na Republic ActSteve No.Elementary 9442 amenconviction of maprotektahan Orville U. Ong, is on tation. A separate exemption zens’ advocate Romulo Mapamantayan ng klinikal ded102the Searchlight Magna Community Carta forCenter Per- autism spectrum. 200 Michael Wendell Way manager of na a pagsasanay. Bacolod value-added tax applies to qualify- calintal on Thursday, October 15, misan and removed program general SEA the 89046 sons with Disabilities in 2007 to hotel, in a dispute involving Other participants laughed from its roster. The decision en- CityPanghuli, ingsatransactions. to seek clarification onnghow the ang mga iminungkahing karapatan aborsyon ay hindi nangangailangan o pinipilit ang sinumang indibidwal Nevada 103 Sedway, Marvin M. Middle School during portions of 3465the Englestad St. NLV agreement 89032 but two nasenior prohibit specified acts of public citizens Sa who sought exchaneligibility requirements aresa isang magpa-aborsyon. halip, lumilikha ito The ng isang karapatang nagpapahintulot indibidwal na gumawa ng kanilang ded the network restriction applies to commercial sariling desisyon. ridicule and vilification. Secti- ge. Excerpts spread discount on accom- particularly relevant to Filipino promotions. online podcast an additional 104 Shadow Ridge High School 5050 Brent Lanebe- did not establish LVthat the89131 isang “Oo”booked na boto ay lilikha ng bagong seksyon ng Konstitusyon Nevada upang magtatag ng konstitusyonal na karapatan ons 39 and 40 cover mocking fore the episode was removed. would cease independent opera- Ang modations at a negotiated Americans and otherngdual citizens Macalintal warned that businesng isang tao sa aborsyon, upang ang isang tao ay makagawa ng mga desisyon tungkol sa mga bagay na mayroong kaugnayan sa 105 Silver Springs Recreation Center 1951 Silver Spring Pkwy. HEN 89074 someone because of a disability, Another participant, Lawrence tions. Earlier, the network said aborsyon group rate. who divide their time between sesestado could characterize regular priat pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng reproduktibo, nang walang panghihimasokthe mula sa o lokal na pamahalaan. 106 Silverado Community CenterVivar, later said he 9855 Gilespie St. LV 89183 whether throughRanch words, writing The case involved lawyer Paul had challen- creators spoke for themselves, Philippines and their countries of ces as promotional offers to avoid isang “Hindi” 66, na boto pananatilihin Konstitusyon ng Nevada sa kasalukuyang anyo nitostatutory at hindi makakaapekto or 107 actions, when theElementary conduct S. Alcazaren, and ay Eric Gadia- ang theDr. while acknowledging residence. its89031 respon- Ang granting discounts. sa He Simmons, Eva G. Schoolged the comments 2328 during Silver Clouds NLV pagkakaroon ng members aborsyon bilang isangCebu karapatan ayon sa batas ilalim ng batas ng Nevada. could intimidate that person or recording and apologized for his sibility for what it distributed. na, 70, both of the Under the sa implementing rules argued that the restriction should 108 Skyview Multi-Generational Center 3050 E. Centennial Pkwy. NLV 89081 diminish self-esteem. Bikers Club. participation. Act No.sa9994, Tito P issued an individual apply to legitimate SUMARYO— Nakasaad sa kasulukuyang batasofnaRepublic legal ang aborsyon Nevadasenior at kailangang mangyari ito sa loob ng promotions 24 na linggo Sections 41 and 42 address Ong argued that the hotel hadAngcitizens 109 Stevens, Josh Elementary School 550 Dave Wood Circle apology, saying HENhe had89011 On October 15, broadcaster holdingnadual citizenship ng pagsisimula ng pagbubuntis. isang eksempsyon kasalukuyang umiiral upang payaganby angthe aborsyon pagkataposof not in- pagkatapos authorized Department ng 24 na linggo ay kung angqualify isang manggagamot na ang ay kinakailangan upang mapanatili ang vilification, including slande- Boy Abunda disclosed already provided a makatwirang 20 percentnaniniwala re- may a mesfor the benefits if aborsyon they Trade tended harm but and Industry, rather than 110 Stupak Community Center 251 W. Boston Ave. LV acknowledging 89102 o kalusugan ng buntis na pasyente. Ang establish kasulukuyang batasFilipino ay nagaatas din na ang mga aborsyon na isinasagawa pagkatapos rous and abusive statements and sage from NBI Director Melvin that his words were hurtful. On buhay duction through the club’s negotheir citizenship automatically covering any price ng ika 24 na linggo ng pagbubuntis ay dapat isinasagawa sa isang lisensyadong ospital ng Estado ng Nevada. 111 acts Sun inciting City Aliantehatred, CommunityseriCenter Matibag directing7390 Aliante Pkwy. NLV podcast 89084 public the agency's October 15, the parti- tiated room rate. Although the and at least six months of residen- described as promotional. ous112contempt or severe ridicule discount was not separately itemiCybercrime Division and Specicy initothe Philippines. inaprubahan ng mga botante, ang panukalang sa balota ay magdaragdag ng bagong seksyon sa Artikulo 1 ng Konstitusyon ng cipants apologized His interpretation was presenSun City Anthem Center 2450 Hampton Rd. HEN to Josh, 89052 Kris Kung mayroong sumusunod na impormasyon. toward persons with disabiliti- al Action Unit to investigate and Aquino and the Aquino family, Nevada zed onnathe receipt, he maintained Dual citizenship and age alone ted as a request for clarification, 113 Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy. HEN 89012 es. Implementing rules identify pursue appropriate charges in acknowledged the hurt caused that it had been incorporated into do not automatically establish eli- not as a requirement newly estaAng seksyon 1 ng amyenda na ito sa Konstitusyon ng Nevada ay lilikha ng isang “pundamental na karapatan sa aborsyon” 114 Sunjokes City Mesquite TopMatiMesa Dr. and expressedMES 89034 degrading that cause em- accordance with 1350 the amount charged. the Flat law. gibility. Filipino willingness to le- Nangangahulugan by the Court. hindi lamang na ang Konstitusyon ng Nevada ay gagawing legalAmericans na opsyon angliving aborsyonblished para sa lahat ng indibidwal, barrassment before two or more Supreme Court found that bag separately confirmed primarilyng inNevada. the United States who paraThe sa mga taga-Nevada, na protektado ng Konstitusyon Ang karapatang magkaroon ng isang pamamaraan ng aborsyon arn from disability Macalintal also sought clarifi115 Sunrise Mountain High School 2575 Los Felizplans St. LV advocates. 89156 isinagawa isang already kwalipikadong propesyonal sa pangangalaga ng pangkalusugan ay kasama rin of sa panukalang pag-amyenda. people and offensive imitation in to subpoena those involved, acguestsnghad received return to the Philippines for vacaFashion designer Michael nathe cation the continued availabi116 Swainston, Theron L. Middle Schoolcording to Philippine 3500 W.news GilmorereAve. Leyva defended NLV entertainment among examples the discount and that the hotel tions or occasional visits should lity of the statutory value-added Josh as 89032 kind and Ang pag-amyenda ay nagmumungkahi ng karapatan sa aborsyon na magpapahaba hanggang sa “fetal viability, o kapag kinakailangan of prohibited conduct. was not required ang to provide ports. notngassume qualify solelyviability” intelligent, while tax exemption on qualifying hotel 117 Tarkanian, Lois and Jerry Middle School 5800 W. Pyle Ave. LV Abunda 89141 said upang maprotektahan buhay o anokalusugan buntis na they pasyente”. Ang “fetal ay nangangahulugang “ang punto Under Section 46, a first viother 20 percent reduction. The de- nabecause Those announcements do not they possess Philippine sa pagbubuntis kung saan, sa propesyonal pagpapasiya ng tagapag-alaga ng kalusugan ng pasyente, ay mayroong malaking he would advise Kris Aquino to transactions. 118 Tarr, Sheila Academy of International Studies 9400 W. Gilmore Ave. LV 89129 na ang fetus ay napapanatili sa labas ng matris nang walang aplikasyon ng pambihirang medikal.” lation carries a fine of 50,000 to establish that subpoenas have consider legal action if consul- posibilidad cision reversed earlier rulings ang by kaligtasan citizenship. Separately, thehakbang National Com119 Thompson, Sandra Lee Elementary 7351 N. Campbell Rd. LV 89149 cal- the Municipal Trial Court in Cities, 100,000 pesos, imprisonment of been served, charges filed or ted. Senator Joel Villanueva Those who regularly travel betmission of Senior Citizens’ CorKung ang aborsyon ay kinakailangan upangmaprotektahan ang buhay o kalusugan ngbuntis na pasyente, ang iminungkahing pagsix120 months to two Family years,Sports or both, Regional Trial Court and Court of weenngthe two countries still ng safegu- amyenda dillera regional office warned on Thunderbird Complex*an offense proved. 6105 Separately, N. Durango Dr. led for strongerLVeditorial89149 ay nagpapahintulot sa isang pamamaraan aborsyon na isasagawamust pagkatapos pagsisimula ng fetal viability. at a court's discretion. Subse- 1PWD party-list Rep. JD Castro ards before content is released. Ang Appeals. the din residency panukalang pag-amyenda ay karaniwang satisfy makakapigil sa Estadorequirement. ng Nevada o alinman sa mga13 subdibisyon nito sa pulitika October that establishments 121 violations Tobler, R. E. carry Elementary School 6510 W. Buckskin Ave. LV 89108 ang Lehislatura ng Nevada, mga pamahalaan ng lungsod)citizenship mula sa panghihimasok na karapatan quent fines of said his group intended restriction againstlalawigan com- at They to file a The Pod Network may establish had previously (hal.,The refusingsatokonstitusyonal honor legally required aborsyon. Ang estado is at lokal na pamahalaan ay age makakagambala lamang sa karapatang ito kung mayroon silang “mapanghikayat 122 UNLV - Student Union 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.said it was developing LV 89154 100,000 to 200,000 pesos, im- complaint with the bining discounts established NBI on Octoand through a Philippine pasguideli- sa discounts could face penalties. na interes ng estado” sa paggawa nito. Ang isang “mapanghikayat na interes ng estado” ay umiiral lamang kung ang pamahalaan ayIt prisonment two to six years, ber 19. under Republic Act No. paghihigpit 9994, orna sport or other recognized docu-ang buhay mental gumagamit advised affectedngsenior citizens ng pinakamababang paraan upang maprotektahan o mapabuti o kalusugan buntis na pasyenteto 123 ValleyofHigh School 2839 S. Burnham Ave. nes covering disability, LV 89169 or both. Not every offensive joke Expanded Senior Citizens Act ments, The Department of Social health and other sensitive subje- sathe whilena proof of residency seek assistance from their local Ofmga paraan na sumusunod sa mga pamantayan ng klinikal pagsasanay. 124 Vegas Verdes Elementarya School 4000 El ParquewarAve. cts for its programs. LV automatically constitutes cri- Welfare and Development of 2010, which amended Republic remains a separate consideration. fices for Senior Citizens Affairs. n n 89102

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Ang seksyon 2 ng iminungkahing pag-amyenda sa konstitusyon ay nagsasaad na kung anumang parte ng pag-amyenda ay hinahamon sa korte, ang natitirang bahagi ng pag-amyenda ay hindi maaapektuhan at kasalukuyang mananatili. Tinitiyak ng seksyon na ito na ang karapatan sa aborsyon ay lubusang protektado sa mga posibleng kaganapan ng demanda sa hinaharap.

Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer Philippines rebukes Chinese envoy surgery as doctors await further results over remarks on military force ARGUMENTONG PABOR PARA SA PAGSASABATAS Ang mga desisyon tungkol sa aborsyon ay dapat na ipaubaya sa mga kababaihan at kwalipikadong propesyonal sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan, na kumuha ng isang pangako upang kumilos para sa ikabubuti ng interes ng kanilang mga pasyente. Pagdating sa isang bagay na personal at kumplikadong pagbubuntis, ang mga politiko ay hindi kailanman mas kwalipikado upang gumawa ng mga desisyon sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan kaysa sa kababaihan at ang kanilang mga doktor. Kaya naman napakahalaga na iboto ang OO sa pag-amyendang ito.

Ambassador Jing Quan urges dialogue amid maritime tensions 131 Wiener, Louis Junior Elementary School recovery 450 following E. Eldorado Lane 89123of Ang Vatican reports normal removalLVof part mga tao sa buong Nevada ay bumoto ng OO dahil: • Ang OO ay magpoprotekta sa mga doktor upang hindi na sila kailangang magpakatatag sa panganib ng pagkakakulong para 132 Williams, Wendell P. Elementary School 1030 J St. LV 89106 asgamutin Coast Guard Chinese vessels near Lawak Island lamang ang pasyenteng nasareports harap nila. pontiff’s right lung 1

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• Ang mga matinding pagbabawal sa aborsyon ay ipinatupad na sa buong bansa – mula Texas2 hanggang Florida3 hanggang sa for peaceful relations. relationship. He also encouraged by atAJP ress katabing Utah Arizona – at nagkakaroon sila ng mga mapanganib na epekto. Isang 10-taong-gulang na batang babae mula sa Ohio 4 the Philippines maintain The Chinese disputed na ginahasa ay kailangang maglakbay patungong Indiana upangto ipasagawa ang balaborsyon na kailangan niya,Embassy at sa Texas, isang babaeng nakunan ang nawalan ng litro ng dugo at kinailangang isang breathingTarriela's machine bago siya legal na matulungan MANILA — The Philippines' anced ties withgumamit China, ng the United interpretation, maintain5 ng mga doktor. of Pinoprotektahan ng OO ang States karapatanand sa aborsyon ating estado para saing kabutihan, para remarks ang mga nakakalungkot Department Foreign Affairs othersainternational that Jing's emphasized na kwentong ito ay hindi na dapat mangyari dito.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo School XIV was recove- 3955 Timberlake Dr. 136 Woolley, Gwendolyn Elementary LV 89115 criticized Chinese Ambassador partners. avoiding confrontation and resolvring at a Rome hospital Thursday, October 15, two 6 security adJing Thursday, October national inghumawak disagreements direct days after surgeons removed part of his right lung • AngQuan OO ay on nagtatatag ng isang permanentengFormer antas ng proteksyon upang kahit sino pa ang ng posisyonthrough sa ating estado, 7 angover mga matinding sa aborsyon ay hindi maaaring maging batas sa 15, remarkspagbabawal suggesting that viser mga sumusunod na pagbabago Clarita Carlos called forNevada. an engagement. andAng confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer, accor- sa mga Sentro ng Botohan ay ginawa Ang OOcould ay nagpapanatili pamilya independent, – hindi sa mga politiko – na mayroong kontrol sa kanilang sarilingfollow mga desisyon sa Beijing prevail insaamga military multilateral foreign The exchanges a separate ding to the Vatican. kalusugan, upang ang mga kababaihan ay makagawa ng mga personal na desisyong ito sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa kanilang mga para sa 2026 na ikinumpara sa 2024 at sa 2026 Pangunahing Halalan. confrontation with Manila, even policy, while Rep. Antolin Oreta disagreement over military comThe 71-year-old pontiff spent a second night at doktor at sa mga taong mahal nila at pinagkakatiwalaan. as the envoy called chairman of ng thetamang House special channels between the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital without reDapat tayong magtiwala sa for mga renewed kababaihan atIII, doktor na gumawa desisyon para munication sa kanilang sariling mga sitwasyon nang walang pamahalaan na nakikialam. Kung mabibigo ang pag-amyenda na ito, maaaring ang mga susunod na henerasyon ay magkaroon dialogue to manage tensions in the committee on the West Philippine two governments. ported complications. He got out of bed and ate HINDI MAAARING GAMITIN SA 2026 ng mas kaunting karapatan kanilang mga magulang lolo’t lola.8 Bumoto ng OO upang ilayo angGilberto mga politiko West Philippine Sea. at kalayaan kaysa saSea, emphasized theat mga importance Defense Secretary Tebreakfast Thursday, the Holy See Press Office sa ating mga personal at pribadong desisyon. The department said the ambas- of international law in resolving odoro Jr. said Wednesday that milsaid. PANGKALAHATANG HALALAN sador's to con- omaritime itary-to-military communications Surgeons removed the lower lobe of Leo’s right Ang tanongcomments 6 ay walangappeared epekto sa pananalapi kapaligiran.disputes. vey a “thinly veiled threat of the use Diliman College president Anna with China had been suspended in lung Tuesday after examinations revealed a small ¹Pierson, Brenden. “Texas AG Threatens to Prosecute Doctors Coseteng in Emergencycautioned Abortion | Reuters.” of force,” and cautioned that such Dominique 2023Reuters,***.reuters.com/legal/texasbecause of security concerns nodule. Tissue examined during the operation judge-allows-woman-get-emergency-abortion-despite-state-ban-2023-12-07/.Accessed 25 July 2024. • Bailey, William H. Middle language could undermine efforts that disagreements between gov- and what he described as Beijing's confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, a formSchool of non2 to improve relations between the ernments should notLaw foster prejmisuse of established channels. He small cell lung cancer. The surgery lasted apWeber, Paul J., and Jamie Stengle. “Texas Governor Defends Abortion with No Rape Exceptions.” AP News, AP News, 8 Sept. • Clark Countyand Building (ginamit para sa Araw ng 2021, two apnews.com/article/health-texas-dallas-laws-greg-abbott-3717a0258b598eba06bb1baf90b645f4. countries. udice against Filipino-Chinese said restoring such contacts would proximately 90 minutes, the popeDepartment-CCBD spent about Jing made the remarks during communities. require China to demonstrate sinthree hours in the operating room. 3 Fischer, David, and Stephany Matat. “Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect as Doctors Worry Women Will Lose Access to Health Halalan medical noongbulletin, 2026 Pangunahing an interview with journalists at the The diplomatic exchanges came cerity through its conduct. In a Wednesday Dr. Luigi Car- ngunit hindi gagamitin sa Araw Care.” AP News, AP News, 1 May 2024, apnews. com/article/florida-abortion-ban-9509a806453e1eab50d118aaecffa2f1. second Diliman Dialogues, a forum as the Philippine Coast Guard The Armed Forces of the Philbone and thoracic surgeon Stefano Margaritora Pope Leo XIV Halalan) File photo Vatican News 4Helmore, Edward. “10-Year-Old Rape Victim Forced to Travel from Ohio to Indiana for Abortion.” The Guardian, Guardian News and ngtests Halalan ngayong 2026 Pangkalahatang in Quezon City examining Chi- reported another encounter with ippines has supported the suspensaid blood and a chest X-ray showed results 3 July 2022, ***.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jul/03/ohio-indianaabortion-rape-victim. na-ASEAN relations and prospects Chinese vessels near Lawak Island, sion. China, however, has argued consistent with expected postoperative recovery. tions. That description does not establish the can- Media, Fairgrounds a Philippine-administered feature that maintaining direct military 5 for peace in the South China Sea. Leo •had Clark startedCounty respiratory physiotherapy, re- cer’s final stage. Tanner, Lindsey. “Abortion Laws Spark Profound Changes in Other Medical Care.” AP News, AP News, 16 July 2022, apnews.com/ According to a statement pub- in 4042947e4cc0c45e38837d394199033. the Spratly Islands that forms communications is important to Lung adenocarcinoma can develop in people article/abortion-science-health-medication-lupuse sumed eating normally and begun walking around • Deer Springs Town Center his room. He also concelebrated Mass at the ho- who have never smoked. Treatment depends in 6 lished by the Chinese Embassy, part of Kalayaan municipality in preventing misunderstandings and text: “All individuals shall have a fundamental right to abortion… The right by this section Jing constitutional said Chinaamendment could easily prePalawan. reducing theestablished risk of confrontation. part on the extent of the disease and results of From spital, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. shall not be denied, burdened, or infringed upon…” • Vatican Webb, MiddletheSchool para satesting. Araw ng Halalan vail if the two countries became According to the Coast Guard, Despite those differences, MalaThe hasDel not E. disclosed cancer’s(ginamit de- pathological involved inand a confrontation but Lawmakers personnel stationed onHomicide the island reaffirmed October 13 Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, 7Lieb, finitive stage, the tumor’s precise size or whether David A., Geoff Mulvihill. “Missouri Propose Allowing Chargescañang for Women Who Have on Abortions.” PBS, noong 2026 Pangunahing ngunit sa Araw Broadcasting Dec. 2023,***.pbs. org/newshour/politics/missouri-lawmakers-propose-allowing-homicide-charges-formaintained that Service, Beijing8would not approached Chinese fishing vessel that the administration of President was gagamitin elected in May 2025 ng as the first Ameri- Public nearby lymph nodes were affected. Further exa- hindi resort to military force because it Yuetaiyu 63168 on October 15 Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intends to mination of removed tissue is expected to help can-born pope. His public audiences have been women-whohave-abortions. Halalan ngayong 2026 Pangkalahatang Halalan favored peace. afterStrict finding anchored and Sun.” ecothrough) October 20, and the Vatican 8Pfannenstiel, doctors determine whether additional treatment canceled Kyle. “Idaho Is Losing Ob-Gyns after AbortionitBan. but Healthwithin Exceptionscontinue Unlikely Thisdiplomatic Year. • Idaho Capital The DFASun, responded Thurs- waters the Philippines considers nomic engagement with Beijing, is needed. No chemotherapy, immunotherapy or has not changed its initial estimate of roughly one Idaho Capital 5 Apr. 2024,later idahocapitalsun. com/2024/04/05/idaho-is-losingob-gyns-after-strict-abortion-ban-but-health-exceptionsFrench, Doris School week in hospital. The Holy See has not announced unlikely-this-year/. day that the ambassador had used the island's territorial sea. including trade and investment, other• cancer treatment hasElementary been announced. regrettable language in discussing The Coast Guard said its person- without compromising Philippine Leo disclosed the nodule during his Sunday a date for his discharge. Ang nabanggit sa itaas na argumento ay isinumite ng Komite sa Tanong sa Balota na binubuo ng mga mamamayan na pabor sa • address Galloway, Fay Elementary School an already sensitive bilateral relanelMga observed four boats Harmon that sovereignty maritime A November 6–17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina tanong Angelus on October 11, describing it as na ito ayon sa nakasaad sa NRS 293.252. miyembro ng smaller komite: Lindsey (Tagapangulo),and Denise Lopez, atinterests. Bradley tionship. to have been deployed The broader dispute remains small and localized. 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Elementary School ippines to exercise greater care activities. maritime rights under the United in their public statements, saying After repeated radio tungkol challenges Nations Convention the Lawatof Gusto mo bang ang mga korte at hukoman ang gumagawa ng mga desisyon sa pagbubuntis sa halip na ang mgaon kababaihan 1 • Mirabelli Community Center doktor? diplomacy requires restraint to went unanswered by the larger ves- the Sea. preserve opportunities for dialogue sel, Coast Guard personnel moved A 2016 international arbitral triBumoto ng HINDI upang pigilan ang mga hukuman mula sa panghihimasok sa inyong personal, pribadong mga medikal na desisyon. • Moapa Recreation and Community Center (hindi nagbago ang and constructive engagement. to drive away the smaller boats. The bunal ruled that China's claims to 2 Jingnghad forum to ang ad-atingfishing vessel subsequently raised rights within its expansive Bumoto HINDIused upangthe maprotektahan kasalukuyang mga batas sa aborsyon. 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Nevada Dept. of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Care Financing than $80 million, its largest in- Southeast Asia and India. UPS Philippine businesses. He said and Policy, (Case NO. A-23-876702-W), Eighth Judicial District Court Cark County, Nevada (lawsuit financed by the ACLU to force Nevada taxpayers to pay for more abortions as a result of the “yes” vote for Question 1 on the 2022 Ballot). Center also says certain Philippine logistics expenses can reach 27 vestment Community in the Philippines, ac- building) shipments will benefit from la- percent of sales and identified 2TheNevadaLegislativeCounselBureau(Aug.1,2024)https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/home/showpublisheddocument/14294/638581076670730000. cording to the company. • 30,000-square-meter Solera at Anthem Center and earlier port congestion, inadequate roter pickup deadlines The faci-Community 3 lity is 15 times larger than UPS's deliveries, changes relevant to ads and limited cold-storage fa- The Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau (Aug. 1, 2024) https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/home/showpublisheddocument/14294/638581076670730000 (this nonpartisan government body analyzed the language of Question 6 and concluded that “it is it not known how the Legislature may revise • UNLV Lied Its Library UNLVand Araw ng Halalan lokasyon ay exporters smaller busines- na previous Clark hub. maxi- (ang cilities as contributing factors. existing laws if they are determined to not comply with these provisions, the financial effect upon the State or local governments cannot be mum processing capacity has in- ses. 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(818) 937-9981 • (818) 937-9982 • (213) 250-9797 • http://www.asianjournal.com ARGUMENTONG HINDI PABOR SA PAGSASABATAS Bumoto ng HINDI upang pigilan ang Tanong 6 na muling isulat ang ating Konstitusyon ng Estado. Bumoto ng Hindi upang pigilan ang Tanong 6 na magsulat ng walang limitasyong tseke para pondohan ang walang katapusang, 9-buwang aborsyon gamit ang pera ng mga nagbabayad ng buwis.¹

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maprotektahan ang buhay o kalusugan ng buntis na pasyente, nang walang pakikialam mula sa estado o sa mga sangay nito sa pamahalaang lokal. Ang karapatang itinatag ng seksyong ito ay hindi maaaring ipagkait, pabigatin, o labagin maliban kung ito ay nabibigyang-katwiran ng isang mahalagang interes ng estado na maisasakatuparan sa pamamagitan ng pinakamababang antas ng paghihigpit.

Ang tanong 6 ay maaaring pilitin ka, bilang nagbabayad ng buwis na magbayad para sa mga aborsyon.² Hindi matutukoy ang gastos at epekto sa pananalapi ng Tanong 6.³ Maaaring gumastos ang mga nagbabayad ng buwis ng HIGIT sa $120-milyong dolyar bawat taon.4

Sek. 2. Gaya ng ginamit sa seksyong ito: Ang “compelling state interest” o “mahalagang interes ng estado” ay nangangahulugang isang interes na eksklusibong nakatuon sa interes ng estado na protektahan, panatilihin, o pagbutihin ang kalusugan ng isang indibidwal na naghahanap ng pangangalaga para sa aborsyon, alinsunod sa mga tinatanggap na pamantayan ng klinikal na pagsasagawa; at

Bumoto ng HINDI upang maprotektahan ang ating kasalukuyang batas sa aborsyon. Ang aborsyon ay legal sa Nevada.5 Sa kasalukuyan, ang mga doktor ay maaaring magsagawa ng aborsyon—nang walang paghihigpit—hanggang 24 na linggo (6 na buwan).6 Pagkatapos noon, pinapayagan din na iligtas ang buhay o kalusugan ng nanay.7

Ang “fetal viability” o kakayahan ng fetus na mabuhay ay nangangahulugang ang yugto ng pagbubuntis kung kailan, ayon sa propesyonal na pagpapasya ng gumagamot na propesyonal sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan ng pasyente, may malaking posibilidad na patuloy na mabuhay ang fetus sa labas ng matris nang hindi nangangailangan ng pambihirang mga hakbang na medikal.

Ang kasalukuyan nating batas ay mas pabor kaysa sa Roe v. Wade.8 Ang mga botante lamang ang maaaring makakapagbago ng batas sa aborsyon sa ating estado, at hindi ito nagbago sa loob ng ilang dekada.9 Hindi tulad ng Nevada, ang ibang mga estado ay nagbago kamakailan ng kanilang mga batas sa aborsyon, at “ang paglilitis ay umusbong.”10 Bumoto ng HINDI upang mapanatili ang mga hukuman sa labas ng mga desisyong pribado at personal.11 Kung gusto mo ang kasalukuyang batas, protektahan ito: Bumoto ng HINDI. Kung ayaw mo sa kasalukuyang batas, iboto mo ang HINDI para hindi na ito maging mas mahirap ayusin.12

Sek. 2. Pagkakahiwalay ng mga Probisyon. Kung ang alinmang bahagi ng Batas na ito ay ideklarang walang bisa, o kung ang pagpapatupad nito sa sinumang tao, bagay, o sitwasyon ay mapagpasiyahang walang bisa, ang kawalang-bisang iyon ay hindi makaaapekto sa natitirang mga probisyon o sa pagpapatupad ng Batas na ito na maaaring ipatupad nang hindi kasama ang walangbisang probisyon o aplikasyon. Dahil dito, ang mga probisyon ng Batas na ito ay itinuturing na maaaring ihiwalay sa isa’t isa. Ang subseksiyong ito ay dapat bigyang-kahulugan nang malawakan upang mapanatili at maisakatuparan ang ipinahayag na layunin ng Batas na ito.

Ang tanong 6 ay walang maliwanag na panuntunan na nagsasabi kung kailan legal ang aborsyon. Legal ba palagi sa 4 na buwan? 6 na buwan? 9 na buwan? Malinaw ang ating kasalukuyang batas. Ang tanong 6 ay hindi.

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Ang tanong 6 ay walang maliwanag na panuntunan na nagsasabi kung kailan dapat magbayad ang mga nagbabayad ng buwis para sa mga aborsyon. Nagbabayad ba ang mga nagbabayad ng buwis para sa isang opsyonal na aborsyon sa 9 na buwan. Malinaw ang ating kasalukuyang batas. Ang tanong 6 ay hindi. Paano naman ang mga doctor? Maaari bang magsagawa ng aborsyong pag-oopera sa 9 na buwan ang isang hindi doktor sa labas ng isang ospital? Ang tanong 6 ay maaring hindi ito mahinto, ngunit ang kasalukuyang batas ay nagpoprotekta sa mga kababaihan. Bumoto ng HINDI.

Petisyon sa Inisyatiba C-02-2023 PINAIKLING TALATA (TANONG SA BALOTA) Dapat bang amyendahan ang Konstitusyon ng Nevada upang hilingin sa mga botante na magpakita ng mayroong larawan ng pagkakakilanlan upang mapatunayan ang kanilang pagkatao kapag bumoboto nang personal o magbigay ng ilang personal na impormasyon upang mapatunayan ang kanilang pagkakakilanlan kapag bumoto sa pamamagitan ng koreong balota?

Paano naman ang mga magulang? Maaari bang gawing ng isang hindi doktor ang palihim ang pagsasagawa ng operasyong sa isang 13 taong gulang na batang babae? Ang tanong 6 ay maaring hindi ito mahinto, ngunit ang kasalukuyang batas ay nagpoprotekta sa mga bata at mga magulang. Bumoto ng HINDI. Kapag hindi malinaw ang mga batas, ang resulta ay mamahaling demanda.13 Ang mga legal, pananalapi at kapaligirang epekto ng tanong 6 ay hindi matukoy.14 Ang mga demanda ay nagkakahalaga ng pera ng mga nagbabayad ng buwis.15 Bumoto ng HINDI dahil ang tanong 6 ay: • Mapanganib: Hinahayaan nito ang mga taong hindi doktor na magsagawa ng aborsyon. • Mali: Pinapayagan nito ang aborsyon sa loob ng sa buong 9 na buwan ng pagbubuntis. • Nakakapinsala: Inaalis nito ang mga patakaran na nagpapanatili sa kaligtasan ng mga kababaihan. • Mahal: Maaaring magdulot ito ng mga demanda at gumastos ng milyon-milyon upang pondohan ang aborsyon. • Hindi kanais-nais: Binabago nito ang ating kasalukuyang malinaw na mga batas sa aborsyon. Panatilihing malinaw ang ating mga batas. Panatilihing malinaw ang paggastos ng buwis. Ilayo sa korte ang aborsyon. Panatilihin ang mga desisyon sa pagitan ng mga kababaihan at mga doktor. Bumoto ng HINDI.

Oo o Hindi o PALIWANAG & SUMARYO PALIWANAG— Ang inisyatibang ito, kung maisabatas, ay nagbabago sa Artikulo 2 ng Konstitusyon ng Nevada upang lumikha ng isang kinakailangan para sa mga botante na magbigay ng pagkakakilanlan bago sila tumanggap ng balota. Ang mga botante na bumoto nang personal sa isang lugar ng botohan ay kailangang magpakita ng ID na napapanahon o hindi pa lumipas nang higit sa apat na taon. Kung ang isang botante ay higit sa 70 taong gulang, ang pagkakakilanlan ay maaaring lumipas sa anumang haba ng panahon hangga’t ito ay mayroong bisa. Ang katanggap tanggap na mga anyo ng pagkakakilanlan ay kinabibilangan ng: 1. Lisensya sa pagmamaneho ng Nevada. 2. Kard ng pagkakakilanlan na inisyu ng Estado ng Nevada, anumang iba pang Estado, o ng pamahalaan ng U.S. 3. Kard na mayroong larawan ng pagkakakilanlan ng empleyado na inisyu ng pamahalaan ng U.S., pamahalaan ng Nevada, o anumang lalawigan, munisipalidad,lupon, awtoridad, o iba pang entidad ng pamahalaan ng Nevada. 4. Pasaporte ng U.S. 5. Kard ng pagkakakilanlan ng militar sa U.S. 6. Student ID na may larawan na ibinigay ng isang pampublikong kolehiyo sa Nevada. 7. Mayroong larawan ng pagkakakilanlan ng tribo. 8. Concealed firearms permit ng Nevada. 9. Iba pang uri ng mayroong larawan ng pagkakakilanlan na inilabas ng pamahalaan na maaaring aprubahan ng Lehislatura.

The total cost cannot be known, and a single abortion can cost “ $15,000 or more” according to the State of Nevada Division of (“DPBH”), “Abortion Information for Nevadans,” https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/MIP/AbortionInNevada/ (For a “later pregnancy” using “induction abortion” procedure to “induce labor and delivery,” the cost is “$8,000 to $15,000 or more” for each delivery, labor and abortion procedure) 1

²The Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau (Aug. 1, 2024), https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/home showpublisheddocument/14294/638581076670730000 (this non-partisan government body analyzed the language of Question 6 and concluded that “it is it not known how the Legislature may revise existing laws if they are determined to not comply with these provisions, the financial effect upon the State or local governments cannot be determined with any reasonable degree of certainty). ³See Notes 1-2. 4 An abortion in Nevada can cost anywhere from “$500” for a chemical abortion to “$15,000 or more” for an induction abortion, according to the State of Nevada Division of (“DPBH”), “Abortion Information for Nevadans,” https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/MIP/AbortionInNevada/; The Nevada Independent, “Indy Explains: What happens to Nevada’s abortion laws if Roe is overturned?,” (May 2, 2022), https:// thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-explains-what-happens-to-nevadas-abortion-laws-if-roe-is-overturned (estimating that approximately 8,000 to 10,000 abortions were performed annually in Nevada between 2017 and 2019, with the predication that more would follow if Nevada became an abortion “refuge.”).

See Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) § 442.250 (Question 7 on the 1990 Nevada Ballot).

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6 Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (“DPBH”), “Abortion Information for Nevadans,” https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/MIP/ AbortionInNevada/.

Ang mga botante na bumoto sa pamamagitan ng koreong balota ay kailangang isama ang ilang impormasyon upang magamit ito ng mga opisyal ng halalan upang mapatunayan ang pagkakakilanlan ng botante. Kasama sa impormasyong iyon ang: 1. Ang huling apat na numero ng kanilang lisensya sa pagmamaneho sa Nevada. 2. Kung ang botante ay hindi nagtataglay ng lisensya sa pagmamaneho sa Nevada, ang huling apat na numero ng kanilang Social Security. 3. Kung ang botante ay walang lisensya sa pagmamaneho sa Nevada o numero ng Social Security, ang numerong ibinigay ng klerk ng county noong nagparehistro ang botante upang bumoto. Ang isang “Oo” na boto ay mag-aamyenda sa Artikulo 2 ng Konstitusyon ng Nevada upang hilingin sa mga botante ng Nevada na bumoto nang personal na maglahad ng partikular na pagkakakilanlan at ang mga koreong balota ng botante na magbigay ng partikular na impormasyon upang makaboto ng legal na balota Ang isang”Hindi” na boto ay pananatilihin ang Konstitusyon ng Nevada sa kasalukuyang anyo nito. SUMARYO— Sa ilalim ng kasalukuyang batas, ang mga botante ng Nevada ay dapat lamang magpakita ng pagkakakilanlan sa ilang sitwasyon. Ang mga sitwasyong ito ay bihira at mayroong kaugnayan sa pamamaraan at pagsasaayos ng oras kung paano sila nagparehistro upang bumoto. Sa kasalukuyan tanging ang mga botante na nagpaparehistro upang bumoto sa pamamagitan ng koreo o computer, o paunang nagparehistro upang bumoto sa pamamagitan ng koreo o computer, at hindi pa bumoto dati sa isang halalan para sa tanggapang pederal ng Nevada ay dapat magbigay ng pagkakakilanlan. Dagdag pa, ang batas ng estado ay nangangailangan ng mga botante na magparehistro upang bumoto online nang wala pang 14 na araw bago ang isang halalan ay dapat ding bumoto nang personal at magpakita ng pagkakakilanlan at patunay ng paninirahan.

NRS § 442.250

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8 The Nevada Independent, “Indy Explains: What happens to Nevada’s abortion laws if Roe is overturned?,” (May 2, 2022), https:// thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-explains-what-happens-to-nevadas-abortion-laws-if-roe-is-overturned

See Notes 5-8.

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10 Reuters, “Abortion rights: Tracking state lawsuits two years after Roe reversal” (“Nearly two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its landmark 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade, litigation over abortion has exploded”), https://www.reuters.com/world/us/usabortion-rights-still-flux-two-years-after-roe-reversal-2024-06-17/. 11 For example, Silver State Hope Fund vs. The State of Nevada ex rel. Nevada Dept. of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Care Financing and Policy, (Case NO. A-23-876702-W), Eighth Judicial District Court Cark County, Nevada (lawsuit to force Nevada taxpayers to pay for more abortions as a result of the “yes” vote for Question 1 on the 2022 Ballot).

See above Notes 10-11.

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See Notes 10-11.

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Kung maaprubahan sa pamamagitan ng boto ng mga botante sa panahon ng 2024 pangkalahatang halalan ay mapupunta ito sa 2026 pangkalahatang halalan na balota para sa karagdagang pag apruba. Kung maaprubahan doon, ang Lehislatura ng Nevada ay maaaring lumikha ng mga kaugnay na batas sa pamamagitan ng pagsasabatas sa panahon ng sesyon ng lehislatura 2027 at ang mga pagbabagong ito ay magkakabisa para sa 2028 na cycle ng halalan. ARGUMENTONG PABOR SA PAGSASABATAS Ang mga depekto sa mga batas sa pagpaparehistro at pagboto ng bansa ay nakikita bilang paglikha ng kakulangan ng tiwala sa mga kinalabasan ng halalan. Maraming tao ang nawalan ng tiwala kung paano pinapatakbo ang halalan. Ang mga alalahanin tungkol sa mga pagkakamali sa pagboto ay tumataas bilang resulta ng bagong teknolohiya sa pagboto. Ang takot na magkaroon ng pandaraya ay tumaas bilang resulta ng mas maraming koreong balota. Maraming estado ang nagpatupad ng mga batas sa pagboto na sinuri ng isang pambansang bipartisan na komite. Ang paghingi ng ID ng mga botante ay isa sa kanilang mga mungkahi sa kanilang ulat.¹

See Note 1.

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See Notes 10-11.

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Ang nabanggit sa itaas na argumento ay isinumite ng Komite sa Tanong sa Balota na binubuo ng mga mamamayang tutol sa tanong na ito ayon sa nakasaad sa NRS 293.252. Mga miyembro ng komite: Emily Mimnaugh (Chair) at Jason Guinasso. Ang argumentong ito ay matatagpuan din sa www.nvsos.gov. SAGOT SA ARGUMENTONG HINDI PABOR SA PABSASABATAS Ang mga taong tutol sa amyendang ito ay nagsisinungaling upang takutin ang mga botante. Alam ng mga Taga-Nevada na ang isang babae ay maaaring magtapos ng pagbubuntis sa maraming iba’t ibang mga kadahilanan. Alam din natin na ang mga kababaihan at doktor ay hindi nagpapasya sa isang aborsyon sa ibang pagkakataon sa pagbubuntis maliban kung mayroong isang malubhang dahilan, tulad ng isang panganib sa kanyang buhay o pagbubuntis. At ang pag-amyenda na ito ay walang ginagawa upang baguhin ang mga karapatan ng magulang sa Nevada, dahil lahat tayo ay nais na makuha ng mga kabataan ang suportang kailangan nila mula sa mga taong nagmamahal sa kanila kapag gumagawa ng mga desisyon. Ang lahat ng ginagawa ng amyendang ito ay tiyakin ang mga pamilya – hindi ang mga politiko – ang namamahala sa kanilang sariling mga desisyon sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan at maaaring gumawa ng tamang pagpili para sa kanilang natatanging sitwasyon nang hindi nakakasagabal ang pamahalaan. Kapag ang mga pamilya ay gumagawa ng mahirap, personal na mga desisyon sa medikal, ang isang sukat na angkop sa lahat ng mga batas ay hindi gumagana. Habang ang mga pagbabawal sa buong bansa ay naglalagay na ng mga buhay sa panganib, ang amyendang ito ay nagdaragdag ng isang permanenteng antas ng proteksyon para sa mga karapatan sa aborsyon sa Nevada upang kahit sino ang mayroong hawak ng katungkulan sa ating estado, ang mga matinding pagbabawal na ito ay hindi maaaring maging batas dito.

Ang pag uutos sa mga botante na magpakita ng mayroong larawang ID bago bumoto ay isang makatwirang at epektibong hakbang upang makatulong na gawing mas ligtas ang ating halalan at upang mabigyan ng higit na tiwala ang mga tao sa mga resulta. Sa Nevada, maraming tao ang sumusuporta sa ideyang ito. Ang isang kamakailang poll ay nagpapakita na 74% ng mga taga-Nevada ang sumosoporta dito. Kabilang dito ang 68% na mga Independiyente, at 62% ng mga Demokratiko.² Noong 2024, 36 na estado ang mayroong mga batas na nangangailangan ng mayroong larawang ID para sa pagboto. Walang mga pangunahing reklamo sa mga estadong ito, at, taliwas sa sinabi sa mga tao na mangyayari, hindi bumababa ang turnout.3 Ang ilan ay nagtatalo na ang pangangailangan ng mayroong larawang ID ay hindi makatarungang makakaapekto sa mga minorya. Sabi nila, maraming minorya at mga taong mababa ang kita ang walang mayroong larawang ID. Hindi ito totoo, dahil kailangan ng mga tao ng mayroong larawang ID para makapag apply ng trabaho, mag-cash ng tseke, gumamit ng credit card, mag apply ng loan, magpatingin sa doktor, kumuha ng reseta, mag apply sa kolehiyo, bumili ng alak o tabako, sumakay ng eroplano, mag-check in sa hotel, at bumoto sa ilang halalan sa unyon. Ang batas ng Nevada ay nag uutos sa mga hindi nagparehistro nang personal na magpakita ng pagkakakilanlan at address sa unang pagkakataon ng pagboto. Hindi kinakailangan ng ID na mayroong larawan. Maaari itong utility bill o ilang iba pang opisyal na dokumento na nagpapakita lamang ng kanilang pangalan at address. Gayunpaman, ito ay sa unang pagkakataon lamang ng pagboto. Pagkatapos, hindi na kinakailangang ipakita ang ID kapag bumoto.4 Sabi naman ng iba, bihira ang pandaraya sa pagboto. Gayunpaman, ang pagnanakaw ng pagkakakilanlan ay isang lumalaking problema. Sa pagsasara ng halalan ay makikita rin ang pangangailangan na maging legal ang bawat boto. Halimbawa, ang isang labanan noong 2002 sa Nevada ay natapos sa isang tabla sa bilang. Sinabi ni dating U.S. na Abugado na si Jennifer Arbittier Williams, “Kung kahit isang boto ay ilegal na nailagay... ito ay nagpapabawas ng pananampalataya sa proseso.”5

Muli, ang amyenda na ito ay walang implikasyon sa pananalapi o buwis.

Ang paghiling ng mayroong larawang ID ay walang epekto sa kapaligiran, kalusugan ng publiko, kaligtasan, o kapakanan.

Ang nabanggit sa itaas na pagtutol ay isinumite ng Komite sa Tanong sa Balota na binubuo ng mga mamamayan na pabor sa tanong na ito ayon sa nakasaad sa NRS 293.252. Mga miyembro ng komite: Lindsey Harmon (Tagapangulo), Denise Lopez, at Bradley Schrager. Ang argumentong ito ay matatagpuan din sa www.nvsos.gov.

Ang kinakailangang mayroong larawang ID ay makakatulong sa mga tao na magtiwala sa ating Sistema ng halalan at siguraduhin na ang bawat boto ay mayroong bisa. Bumoto ng “OO” sa Tanong 7.

PISKAL NA TALA

EPEKTO SA PANANALAPI – HINDI MATUTUKOY KABUUAN Ang Petisyon sa inisyatiba ng Konstitusyonal sa Buong Estado – Pagkakakilanlan: C-05-2023 (Inisyatiba) ay nagmumungkahi na amyendahan ang Artikulo 1 ng Konstitusyon ng Nevada sa pamamagitan ng pagdaragdag ng bagong seksyon, na itinalaga bilang Seksyon 25, na nagtatatag ng isang pangunahing karapatan sa aborsyon na isinasagawa o pinangangasiwaan ng isang kwalipikadong propesyonal sa pangagalaga ng kalusugan hanggang sa fetal viabilty, o kapag kinakailangang protektahan ang buhay o kalusugan ng buntis na pasyente, nang walang panghihimasok mula sa estado o sa mga subdibisyon sa politika nito, maliban kung ang pagtanggi sa karapatang iyon ay makatwiran sa isang mapanghikayat na interes ng estado na nakamit sa pamamagitan ng hindi gaanong mahigpit na paraan. EPEKTO SA PANANALAPI NG INISYATIBA Alinsunod sa Artikulo 19, Seksyon 2 ng Konstitusyon ng Nevada, ang isang inisyatiba na nagmumungkahi na amyendahan ang Konstitusyon ng Nevada ay dapat na aprubahin ng mga botante sa dalawang magkasunod na pangkalahatang halalan upang maging isang bahagi ng Konstitusyon. Kung ang inisyatiba na ito ay inaprubahan ng mga botante sa Pangkalahatang Halalan sa Nobyembre 2024 at Nobyembre 2026, ang mga probisyon ng Inisyatiba ay magiging epektibo sa ikaapat na Martes ng Nobyembre 2026 (Nobyembre 24, 2026), kapag ang mga boto ay nacanvas ng Korte Suprema alinsunod sa NRS 293.395. Kung ang Inisyatiba na ito ay inaprubahan ng mga botante sa Pangkalahatang Halalan ng Nobyembre 2024 at Nobyembre 2026, ang Lehislatura ay maaaring kinakailangang suriin ang mga kasulukuyang batas na namamahala sa aborsyon upang matukoy kung ang mga ito ay sumusunod sa mga probisyon ng pag-amyendang ito. Kung mapagpasyahan na ang mga kasulukuyang batas ay hindi sumusunod, posible na ang halaga ng mga mapagkukunan na ginagamit ng Estado o ng mga lokal na pamahalaan para sa pangangasiwa o pagpapatupad ng mga bagong batas sa aborsyon na sumusunod sa mga probisyon ay maaring maapektuhan. Gayunpaman, dahil hindi alam kung ano ang mga batas, kung mayroon man, ay maaaring hindi sumusunod sa mga probisyon ng Inisyatiba, at hindi alam kung paano maaaring baguhin ng Lehislatura ang mga kasulukuyang batas kung determinado silang hindi sumunod sa mga probisyon na ito, ang epekto ng pananalapi sa Estado o mga lokal na pamahalaan ay hindi matukoy sa anumang makatwirang antas ng katiyakan.

¹Building Confidence in U.S. Elections: Report of the Commission on Federal Election Reform, American University Center for Democracy and Election management, Washington DC, 2005, pp 9-20. ²Poll: Plurality of Nevada voters approve of Lombardo, majority support voter ID - The Nevada Independent ³Requiring Photo ID Has Little Effect on Voter Turnout, MU Study Finds | MU News Bureau (missouri.edu) 4

Nevada Revised Statutes 293.272, 293.2725

5 Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Former U.S. Congressman and Philadelphia Political Operative Pleads Guilty to Election Fraud Charges | United States Department of Justice

Ang nabanggit sa itaas na argumento ay isinumite ng Komite sa Tanong sa Balota na binubuo ng mga mamamayan na pabor sa tanong na ito ayon sa isinaad sa NRS 293.252. Mga miyembro ng komite: David Gibbs (Tagapangulo), Chuck Muth, at David O’Mara. Ang argumentong ito ay matatagpuan din sa www.nvsos.gov. SAGOT SA ARGUMENTONG PABOR SA PAGSASABATAS Ang mga taong sumusuporta sa Tanong 7 ay maraming nagsasalita ng tungkol sa takot at kawalan ng tiwala. Ilang taon na silang nagpipigil sa atin na pagdudahan ang ating sistema ng halalan. Ngunit hindi nila maipakita sa amin kahit isang beses kung kailan ang ID ng botante ay talagang makapagsisigurado ng ligtas sa mga halalan sa Nevada. Hindi nila sinasabi sa iyo kung ano ang masasamang bagay ang ititigil ng ID ng botante dahil wala pang nangyayari. Hindi nila binabanggit na ang pagnanakaw ng pagkakakilanlan ay hindi kailanman nagpabago sa anumang halalan dito. Hindi nila sinasabi kung ilang taga-Nevada—mga taong katulad mo at ako—ang walang ID na kinakailangan ng tanong 7. Hindi rin nila ipinapaliwanag kung paano nakakatulong ang tanong 7 sa mga tao na makakuha ng mga ID. Hindi.

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Sinasabi lang nila na ang mga ibang estado ay mayroong ID ang botante at gusto ito ng mga tao roon. Pero tandaan, hindi lahat ng tao ay gumagawa ng mga bagay tulad ng pag-cash ng tseke, pagpasok sa kolehiyo, o pagbiyahe sa eroplano. Hindi ito katulad sa pagboto. Ang pagboto ay isang karapatan nating lahat na pumili ng ating mga pinuno. Hindi natin dapat pigilan ang sinumang maaaring bumoto.

Paliwanag – Ang mga nakasulat sa italics ay bagong idinagdag; ang mga nakapaloob sa panaklong na [omitted materials] ay mga bahaging aalisin.

Pag-isipan ito: mas malamang na matamaan ka ng meteor kaysa sa makahanap ng isang taong manloloko sa pamamagitan ng pagpapanggap sa pagboto. Ang tanong 7 ay isang hakbang pabalik para sa ating demokrasya.

ANG MGA MAMAMAYAN NG ESTADO NG NEVADA AY NAGPAPATUPAD NG SUMUSUNOD:

Ang nasabing pagtutol sa itaas ay isinumite ng Komite sa Tanong sa Balota na binubuo ng mga mamamayang tutol sa tanong na ito ayon sa isinaad sa NRS 293.252. Mga miyembro ng komite: Jennifer Fleischmann Willoughby (Tagapangulo), Daniel Bravo, at Jessica Rodriguez. Ang argumentong ito ay matatagpuan din sa www.nvsos.gov.

Inihanda ng Dibisyon ng Pagsusuri sa Pananalapi ng Kawanihan ng Payo ng Batasan – Agosto 1, 2024

Sek. 1. Na magdagdag ng bagong seksyon, na itatalaga bilang Seksyon 25, sa Artikulo 1 ng Konstitusyon ng Nevada, na babasahin bilang sumusunod: Sek. 1. Ang lahat ng indibidwal ay magkakaroon ng pangunahing karapatang magpa-aborsyon na isinasagawa o ibinibigay ng isang kwalipikadong propesyonal sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan hanggang sa panahon ng fetal viability, o kung kinakailangan upang

ARGUMENTONG HINDI PABOR SA PAGSASABATAS Pagdating sa karapatan sa pagboto, hindi dapat tayo nag iiwan ng kahit sinuman. Ang mga kinakailangan sa ID sa Tanong 7 ay nangangahulugang mas kaunting mga karapat dapat na tao ang makakaboto, habang ang bagong batas ay walang magagawa upang maiwasan ang pandaraya sa pagboto.

(818) 937-9981 • (818) 937-9982 • (213) 250-9797 • http://www.asianjournal.com Sinasabi ng mga tagasuporta ng panukala na gusto nila ng higit na tiwala sa halalan, ngunit hindi nila sinasabi sa iyo na ang pagpapanggap ng ibang tao sa mga botohan ay hindi kailanman nangyayari. Nalaman ng isang pag-aaral na mula sa mahigit isang bilyong boto, 31 beses itong nangyari—zero ang istatistika.¹ Mas malaki ang tsansa na matamaan ng kidlat.² Ang tanong 7 ay labis na nagrereact sa isang problema na hindi naman talagang umiiral. At malaki ang panganib ng tanong 7. Hindi nito tinitiyak na ang mga taga-Nevada ay mayroong mga uri ng ID na hinihingi ng batas, mga ID na nagkakahalaga ng pera at nangangailangan ng panahon upang makuha. Ang mga botante na nakatira sa mga pamayanang panlalawigan o tribal na komunidad ay kailangang maglakbay ng malalayong distansya patungo sa DMV upang makatanggap ng ID. Sa katunayan, halos 21% ng lahat ng mga Amerikano na mayroong edad na bumoto ay walang wastong lisensya sa pagmamaneho kasama ang kanilang kasalukuyang pangalan at address.³ Sa mga tuntunin ng populasyon ng Nevada, iyon ay katumbas ng higit sa kalahating milyong tao.4 Ipinakita ng mga pag-aaral na ang mahigpit na batas sa pagkilala ng botante ay nagpapababa ng turnout sa mga komunidad na hindi nabibigyan ng sapat na serbisyo at mga komunidad na iba ang kulay, na nagpapahirap sa kanilang mga boses na marinig sa balota.5 Ang mga batas sa ID ng botante ay isang pag aaksaya din ng mga dolyar ng nagbabayad ng buwis. Ang Indiana, halimbawa, ay gumastos ng higit sa 10 milyon upang makabuo ng mga libreng ID Kard sa pagitan ng 2007 at 2010.6 Ang tanong 7 ay pananatilihin ang mga karapat dapat na mga taga-Nevada mula sa pagboto, at hindi mapapahusay ang integridad ng halalan. Bumoto ng hindi sa mga batas na nagpapababa ng pakikilahok sa demokrasya, tulad ng Tanong 7. Ang paghingi ng photo ID ay walang epekto sa kapaligiran. 1 Justin Levitt, “A Comprehensive Investigation of Voter Impersonation Finds 31 Credible Incidents Out of One Billion Ballots Cast,” Washington Post, August 6, 2014, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/08/06/a-comprehensive-investigation-ofvoter-impersonation-finds-31-credibleincidents-out-of-one-billion-ballots-cast/.

²Brennan Center for Justice, January 31, 2017, https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/debunking-voter-fraudmyth ³“Who Lacks ID in America Today? An Exploration of Voter ID Access, Barriers, and Knowledge,” Analyses Led by the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement at the University of Maryland, https://cdce.umd.edu/sites/cdce.umd.edu/files/pubs/Voter%20 ID%20survey%20Key%20Results%20June%202024.pdf 4

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/31/2023-06717/estimates-of-the-voting-age-population-for-2022

“Voter ID Laws: What Do We Know So Far?” Berkeley Public Policy, Goldman School Working Paper, March 19, 2023, https://gspp. berkeley.edu/research-and- impact/policy-initiatives/ democracy-policy-initiative/policy-briefs/voter-id-laws-what-do-we-know-so-far; “Who Do Voter ID Laws Keep from Voting?,” Bernard L. Fraga and Michael G. Miller, The Journal of Politics, Vol. 84, No. 2, April 2022. 5

ACLU Fact Sheet On Voter ID Laws, August 2021, https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/document/aclu_voter_id_fact_sheet_-_final 1_.pdf 6

Ang nabanggit sa itaas na argumento ay isinumite ng Komite sa Tanong sa Balota na binubuo ng mga mamamayang tutol sa tanong na ito ayon sa isinaad sa NRS 293.252. Mga miyembro ng komite: Jennifer Fleischmann Willoughby (Tagapangulo), Daniel Bravo, at Jessica Rodriguez. Ang argumentong ito ay matatagpuan din sa www.nvsos.gov. SAGOT SA ARGUMENTONG HINDI PABOR SA PAGSASABATAS

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PAUNAWA SA MGA BOTANTE NG PAGSASARA NG PAGPAPAREHISTRO PARA SA PANGKALAHATANG HALALAN NA GAGAWIN SA MARTES, NOBYEMBRE 3, 2026 IPINAPAALAM SA PAMAMAGITAN nito na si, Lorena S. Portillo, na Tagapagtala ng Botante sa Clark County, Nevada, ay gaganapin ang pagpaparehisto ng mga karapat-dapat na botante para sa Pangkalahatang Halalan na gagawin sa Martes, Nobyembre 3, 2026. Ang kahit na sinumang karapat-dapat na botante na ang pangalan ay hindi nakalista sa opisyal na talaan ay maaaring mag apply para magparehistro sa pamamagitan ng koreo, personal, online o sa pamamagitan ng magkaparehong-araw ng pagpaparehistro na sang ayon sa pamamaraan na pinahihintulutan at alinsunod sa batas batay sa mga naka takdang huling araw na naka lista sa ibaba. (NRS 293.3568, 293.560, 293.565, 293.5832,293.5837, 293.5842, 293.5852) Ang huling araw para magparehistro sa unang pagkakataon o i-update ang iyong pagkarehistro sa pamamagitan ng koreo o online para magiging ontime sa nakatakdang panahon na Nobyembre 3, 2026, Pangkalahatang Halalan na maaari ka pa ring makatanggap ng koreong balota ay naka lista sa ibaba. Pagkatapos ng mga petsang ito, ang mga botante na nina-nais na magparehistro sa unang pagkakataon, o gagawa ng pagbabago sa kanilang umiiral na impormayon ng pagkarehistro ay dapat dumaan sa proseso ng magkaparehong-araw ng pagpaparehistro, sa online o personal na pamamaraan (sa mga lugar ng Maagang Botohan o sa Sentro ng Botohan sa Araw ng Halalan). Ang mga bagong rehistrante ay kinakailangang bumoto sa pamamagitan ng pansamantalang balota sa personal na pamamaraan sa kahit na saang lugar ng maagang botohan o sa Araw ng Halalang Sentro ng Botohan. Lubos naming inirerekomenda na ang lahat ng mga kwalipikadong botante na magparehistro upang maka boto o i-update ang kanilang rehistrasyon sa lalong madaling panahon. 2026 PANGKALAHATANG HALALAN HULING ARAW AT ORAS NG PAGPAPAREHISTRO NG BOTANTE Pamamaraan ng Pagpaparehistro

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Oras

Pamamagitan ng koreo, ahensya ng gobyerno, o personal na aplikasyon sa pagpaparehistro: Clark County Kagawaran ng Halalan 965 Trade Drive, Suite A North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Martes, Oktubre 6, 2026 (Huling Araw)

7:30 n.u. - 5:30 n.h.

Sinasabi ng mga kalaban na “ang pagpapanggap ng ibang tao sa mga botohan ay hindi kailanman nangyari.” Pero kung walang mayroong larawang ID na kailangan, paano sila makakasiguro? Upang subukang suportahan ang kanilang argumento, ang mga kalaban ay nagbabanggit ng isang haligi ng opinyon mula sa Washington, DC, mula sa higit sa sampung taon na ang nakalilipas. Ito ay bago pa man magpatupad ng mga bagong batas sa halalan ang Nevada noong 2021. Sinasabi rin ng mga kalaban na “21% ng lahat ng mga Amerikano na mayroong edad na bumoto ay walang wastong lisensya sa pagmamaneho.” Gayunpaman, ang parehong pag aaral ay nagpapakita na 1% lamang ang kulang sa ilang iba pang katanggap tanggap na mayroong larawang ID. Ang Lehislatura ay maaaring makahanap ng paraan upang matulungan ang mga botante na ito, tulad ng ginawa ng 36 na iba pang mga estado. Sinasabi ng mga kalaban na ang mga batas sa ID ng botante ay “nagbabawas ng turnout” sa mga minorya. Ngunit ang parehong pag aaral ay nagsasabi rin na “ang pananaliksik ay magkahalo kung ang mga batas ng ID ay talagang nagbabawas ng turnout.” Isang katulad na pahayag ang ginawa laban sa batas ng larawan sa ID ng Georgia noong 2021. Gayunpaman, iniulat ng Kalihim ng Estado ng Georgia na ang turnout sa 2022 na pangkalahatang halalan ay nagtakda ng mga bagong rekord matapos ipatupad ang batas.7 Ang pinakapunto nito ay: Ang pag-hingi ng mayroong larawang ID ay hindi magpapahirap sa pagboto. Mas mahihirapan itong mandaya. Bumoto ng OO sa Tanong 7. 7

Online lamang sa, www.RegistertoVote.NV.gov, Dapat mayroong balidong Nevada DMV na ID o Driver’s License

https://sos.ga.gov/news/record-breaking-turnout-georgias-runoff-election

Ang nasabing pagtutol sa itaas ay isinumite ng Komite sa Tanong sa Balota na binubuo ng mga mamamayan na pabor sa tanong na ito ayon sa isinaad sa NRS 293.252. Mga miyembro ng komite: David Gibbs (Tagapangulo), Chuck Muth, at David O’Mara. Ang argumentong ito ay matatagpuan din sa www.nvsos.gov. PISKAL NA TALA EPEKTO SA PANANALAPI – OO KABUUAN Ang Petisyon sa Konstitusyonal na Inisyatiba sa Buong Estado – Pagkakakilanlan: C-02-2023 (Inisyatiba) ay nagmumungkahi na amyendahin ang Artikulo 2 ng Konstitusyon ng Nevada sa pamamagitan ng pagdaragdag ng mga bagong Seksyon 1B at 1C, tulad ng sumusunod: • Ang Seksyon 1B ay mag-aatas ng pagtatanghal ng isang tinukoy na anyo ng pagkakakilanlan upang bumoto nang personal sa isang halalan sa Nevada, alinman sa pamamagitan ng maagang pagboto o sa araw ng halalan. • Ang Seksyon 1C, ay mag-aatas sa mga botante na nagsumite ng koreong balota na magbigay ng ilang partikular na impormasyon para mapatunayan ang pagkakakilanlan ng botante na iyon. EPEKTO SA PANANALAPI NG INISYATIBA Alinsunod sa Artikulo 19, Seksyon 2 ng Konstitusyon ng Nevada, ang isang inisyatiba na nagmumungkahi na amyendahan ang Konstitusyon ng Nevada ay dapat na inaprubahan ng mga botante sa dalawang magkasunod na pangkalahatang halalan upang maging isang bahagi ng Konstitusyon. Kung ang inisyatiba na ito ay inaprubahan ng mga botante sa Pangkalahatang Halalan ng Nobyembre 2024 at Nobyembre 2026, ang mga probisyon ng Inisyatiba ay magiging epektibo sa ikaapat na Martes ng Nobyembre 2026 (Nobyembre 24, 2026), kapag ang mga boto ay nacanvas ng Korte Suprema alinsunod sa NRS 293.395.

Lokasyon Lungsod ng Boulder City Tanggapan ng Klerk 401 California Avenue Boulder City, Nevada

Batay sa impormasyong ibinigay ng Tanggapan ng Kalihim ng Estado, ang tinatantiyang gastos upang gawin ang mga pagbabagong ito sa mga sistema ng botante sa Nevada ay humigit kumulang na $6,750, at ang mga pagbabagong ito ay kailangang gawin sa oras para sa mga halalan na gaganapin sa taong 2028. Ang mga probisyon ng Inisyatiba ay karagdagang nagpapahintulot sa Lehislatura na matukoy ang mga karagdagang anyo ng wastong pagkakakilanlan na maaaring magamit upang mapatunayan ang pagkakakilanlan para sa pagboto, bukod sa mga nakasaad na sa inisyatiba, na ipinapalagay ng Dibisyon ng Pagsusuri sa Pananalapi na kailangang likhain ng Lehislatura para sa mga taong wala o hindi maaaring makakuha ng isa pang anyo ng pinapayagang pagkakakilanlan.

Lungsod ng Las Vegas Tanggapan ng Klerk 495 S. Main Street 2nd Floor Las Vegas, Nevada

BUONG TEKSTO NG PANUKALA Paliwanag – Ang mga nakasulat sa italics ay mga bagong idinagdag; ang mga nakapaloob sa panaklong na [omitted materials ] ay mga bahaging aalisin. ANG MGA MAMAMAYAN NG ESTADO NG NEVADA AY NAGPAPATUPAD NG SUMUSUNOD: Ang Artikulo 2 ng Konstitusyon ng Nevada ay inaamyendahan sa pamamagitan ng pagdaragdag ng mga bagong seksyon na itatalaga bilang Seksyon 1B at Seksyon 1C, na babasahin bilang sumusunod: Sek. 1B. Pagkakakilanlang may Larawan. Ang bawat botante sa Nevada ay dapat magpakita ng pagkakakilanlang may larawan upang mapatunayan ang kanilang pagkakakilanlan kapag personal na bumoboto sa isang lugar ng botohan sa panahon ng maagang pagboto o sa Araw ng Halalan, bago sila bigyan ng balota. Upang maituring na balido, ang pagkakakilanlang may larawan ay dapat kasalukuyan o hindi pa paso nang higit sa apat na taon. Kung ang botante ay 70 taong gulang o higit pa, maaaring paso na nang anumang haba ng panahon ang pagkakakilanlan, basta’t ito ay balido sa iba pang aspeto. Kabilang sa mga katanggap-tanggap na uri ng pagkakakilanlan ang: 1. Lisensya sa pagmamaneho ng Nevada. 2. Kard ng pagkakakilanlan na inisyu ng Estado ng Nevada, anumang iba pang Estado, o ng pamahalaan ng U.S. 3. Kard na mayroong larawan ng pagkakakilanlan ng empleyado na inisyu ng pamahalaan ng U.S., pamahalaan ng Nevada, o anumang lalawigan, munisipalidad,lupon, awtoridad, o iba pang entidad ng pamahalaan ng Nevada. 4. Pasaporte ng U.S. 5. Kard ng pagkakakilanlan ng militar sa U.S. 6. Student ID na may larawan na ibinigay ng isang pampublikong kolehiyo sa Nevada. 7. Mayroong larawan ng pagkakakilanlan ng tribo. 8. Concealed firearms permit ng Nevada. 9. Iba pang uri ng mayroong larawan ng pagkakakilanlan na inilabas ng pamahalaan na maaaring aprubahan ng Lehislatura. Sek. 1C. Pagpapatunay ng Botante Ang bawat botante sa Nevada na bumoboto sa pamamagitan ng balotang ipinapadala sa koreo ay dapat maglagay ng isa sa mga sumusunod sa nakalaang kahon sa tabi ng lagda ng botante, upang magamit ng mga opisyal ng halalan sa pagpapatunay ng pagkakakilanlan ng botante: 1. Ang huling apat na numero ng kanilang numero ng lisensya sa pagmamaneho sa Nevada. 2. Kung walang lisensya sa pagmamaneho sa Nevada ang botante, ang huling apat na numero ng kanilang Social Security number. 3. Kung ang botante ay walang lisensya sa pagmamaneho sa Nevada at wala ring Social Security number, ang numerong ibinigay ng klerk ng county noong nagparehistro ang botante upang bumoto. Ang NRS 293.253 ay nag-aatas lamang sa paglalathala ng mga susog sa Konstitusyon at kaugnay na impormasyon. Hindi kasama rito ang mga tanong sa balota ng lungsod. Walang mga tanong sa balota 1-5 para sa buong estado sa 2026 Pangkalahatang Halalan. May ilang mga inisyatiba sa balota na ipinamahagi para sa pagkuha ng lagda, ngunit wala sa mga ito ang nakakuha ng sapat na mga balidong lagda upang maging kwalipikado para maisama sa balota ng pangkalahatang halalan.

Oktubre 17-Nobyembre 3 sa lahat ng Maagang Lugar ng Botohan, sa mga oras ng pagboto, at sa Araw ng Halalan sa lahat ng Lugar ng Botohan, hanggang sa magsara ang mga lugar ng botohan

LUNGSOD NG KLERK NA TAGGAPAN HULING ARAW NG PAGPAPAREHISTRO AT ORAS (Koreo o sa Mismong Tanggapan )

Lungsod ng Henderson Tanggapan ng Klerk 240 S. Water Street Henderson, Nevada

Kaya’t, ang pinansyal na epekto sa Estado o lokal na pamahalaan na mayroong kaugnayan sa pag isyu ng alternatibong dokumento ng pagkakakilanlan sa mga botante na mangangailangan ng naturang dokumento upang bumoto nang personal ay hindi maaaring matukoy nang mayroong anumang makatwirang antas ng katiyakan. Inihanda ng Dibisyon ng Pagsusuri sa Pananalapi ng Kawanihan ng Payo ng – Hulyo 29, 2024

Biyernes, Sabado, at Linggo Sarado

Martes, Oktubre 20, 2026 (Huling Araw) Para makatanggap ng koreong balota o bumoto ng pangkaraniwang balota nang personal sa mga Lugar ng Maagang Botohan o Araw ng Halalan Sentro ng Botohan. Oktubre 21–Nobyembre 3 (Online Magkaparehong-araw ng Pagpaparehistro), dapat na ipakita ang ID sa kahit na saang sentro ng maagang botohan o sa Araw ng Halalang Sentro ng Botohan at maaaring bumoto lamang ng pansamantalang balota sa pamamaraan nang personal na pagboto sa kahit na saang Lugar ng Maagang Botohan o Sa Araw ng Halalang Sentro ng Botohan.

Magkaparehong Araw Ng Pagpaparehistro (nang personal), dapat mayroong balidong Nevada DMV na ID, Driver’s License, o Nevada Tribal Identification kard (ayon sa NRS 232.006)

Ang mga probisyon ng Inisyatiba ay inaasahan na magkaroon ng epektong pinansyal sa Estado at lokal na pamahalaan na mayroong kaugnayan sa mga pamamaraan at sistema na ginagamit sa panahon ng proseso ng halalan. Ipinahiwatig ng Tanggpan ng Kalihim ng Estado na ang mga probisyon na ito ay nagaatas ng mga pagbabago sa mga proseso at sistema na mayroong kaugnayan sa pag check in ng mga botante sa lokasyon ng botohan at pag pagpapatunay ng mga balota sa koreo, pati na rin ang pagtiyak na ang sistema ng pagpaparehistro ng botante sa buong estado ay binago upang matiyak na ang lahat ng datos na kinakailangan upang ipatupad ang mga probisyon ng inisyatibo ay makukuha.

Ang Dibisyon ng Pagsusuri sa Pananalapi ay karagdagang ipinapalagay na ang kahaliling anyo ng pagkakakilanlan ng botante na ito ay ibibigay sa botante nang walang bayad, na nangangahulugang ang gastos para sa mga dokumentong ito ng pagkakakilanlan ay lubos na pasanin ng Estado o ng isa o higit pang mga lokal na pamahalaan. Gayunpaman, ang Inisyatiba ay hindi tumutukoy sa anyo na kung saan ang mga alternatibong dokumento ng pagkakakilanlan na ito ay dapat gawin, ni hindi ito tumutukoy kung aling ahensya o mga ahensya (alinman sa estado o lokal na antas) ay kinakailangang magbigay ng mga dokumentong ito. Dagdag pa,hindi matukoy kung ilang rehistradong botante ang hindi magkakaroon ng isa sa mga tinutukoy na dokumento na katanggap-tanggap para mag bigay patunay sa pagkakakilanlan para sa personal na pagboto, na kakailanganing mabigyan ng isa sa mga alternatibong dokumento.

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Petsa

Oras

Lunes–Huwebes

7:00 n.u.–6:00 n.g. Biyernes,Sabado, at Linggo Sarado

Martes, Oktubre 6 (Huling Araw)

7:00 n.u.–6:00 n.g.

Lunes–Huwebes

7:30 n.u.–5:30 n.h. Biyernes, Sabado, at Linggo Sarrado

Martes, Oktubre 6 (Huling Araw)

7:30 n.u.–5:30 n.h.

Lunes–Huwebes

7:00 n.u.–5:30 n.h. Biyernes, Sabado, at Linggo Sarado

Lungsod ng Mesquite Tanggapan ng Klerk 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. Mesquite, Nevada

Martes, Oktubre 6 (Huling Araw)

7:00 n.u.–5:30 n.h.

Lunes–Huwebes

7:30 n.u.–5:00 n.h. Biyernes, Sabado, at Linggo Sarado

Lungsod ng North Las Vegas Tanggapan ng Klerk 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North North Las Vegas, Nevada

Martes, Oktubre 6 (Huling Araw)

7:30 n.u.–5:00 n.h.

Lunes–Huwebes

8:00 n.u.–5:30 n.h. Biyernes, Sabado, at Linggo Sarado

Martes, Oktubre 6 (Huling Araw)

8:00 n.u.–5:30 n.h.

Ang karapat-dapat na botante na mayroong Nevada driver’s license o ID kard na ibinigay ng DMV at nag na-nais na makatanggap ng isang koreong balota, ay maaaring mag parehistro o i-update ang kanyang impormasyon sa pagboto sa online hanggang 11:59 n.g., sa Oktubre 20, 2026, eksklusibong sa www.RegistertoVote.NV.gov, (Nevada Kalihim ng Estado na website). Ang mga karapat-dapat na botante na nina-nais na magpa-rehistro online ay magsisimula sa Oktubre 21, 2026, hanggang Nobyembre 3, 2026, at hindi makakatanggap ng Koreong balota, dapat bumoto sa pamamaraan nang personal sa isang Maagang Lugar ng botohan o sa Araw ng Halala’ng isang Sentro ng Botohan, maaaring bumoto lamang sa pamamaraan nang pansamatalang balota, at dapat handang ipakita ang kanilang Nevada driver’s license, ID kard na inisyu ng DMV, Nevada DMV Interim na Pansamatalang dokumento, o Nevada Tribal ID (per NRS 232.006) bago maaaring bumoto. Ang Nevada at ang batas na pederal ay nangangailangan na ang mga botante na boboto sa unang pagkakataon ay dapat na magbigay ng numero ng identipikasyon (Nevada Driver’s License number o ang huling apat na numero ng kanilang Social Security Number). Kapag hindi ito magkapareho sa rekord na pinanatili ng Department of Motor Vehicles o Social Security Administration, ang botante ay kinakailanganin na ipakita ang kanyang identipikasyon bago papayagang bumoto. Ang mga ibat-ibang uri ng pangkasalukuyan at tinatanggap na identipikasyon ay dapat na mayroong larawan na identipikasyon na kasama ang pangalan at pisikal na address ng botante (Nevada Driver’s License, Nevada I.D. Kard) O kopya ng kasalukuyang utility bill, statement ng bangko, paycheck, o dokumento na ibinigay ng sangay ng gobyerno, na mayroong pangalan at pisikal na address ng rehistradong botante. Naipaalam na sa mga indibidwal na ito. Upang maging karapat-dapat na magparehistro upang bumoto, ang isang tao ay dapat isang mamamayan ng Estados Unidos, dapat na 18 taong gulang sa darating na halalan, dapat na naninirahan nang hindi bababa sa 30 araw sa county at 10 araw sa presinto kung saan siya magpaparehistro, at hindi kasalukuyang nakakulong dahil sa isang krimen. Para sa karagdagang kaalaman, tawagan ang Clark County Kagawaran ng Halalan sa (702) 4558683 (Ingles) o (702) 455-7871 (Filipino). Pinetsahan ngayong ika-15 ng Setyembre, 2026 LORENA S. PORTILLO Tagapagtala ng Botante Inilathala: Oktubre 9, 16, 23, at 30, 2026 Las Vegas Asian Journal

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Business Group Urges Faster Action on Luzon Economic Corridor PAUNAWA NG MAAGANG PAGBOTO PARA SA 2026 PANGKALAHATANG HALALAN

ANG PAUNAWA NA ITO AY IBINIBIGAY para sa maagang pagboto sa Nobyembre 3, 2026, Pangkalahatang Halalan na magsisimula sa Oktubre 17, Sabado, at magpapatuloy hanggang sa Oktubre 30, Biyernes. Ang kahit na sinong rehistradong botane ng Clark County ayManila maaaring Clark, Metro andbumoto Batanalso called for progress on the sa kahitby na AJP saangress lokasyon ng maagang botohan. Ang magka parehong pagpaparehistro ay gas.araw Eightngadditional countries proposed Subic-Clark-Manilamaaaring gawin ng mga taong karapat dapat na bumoto sa kasalukyan hindi rehistradong joined the ay partnership in May Batangas freight railway ngunit and port botante. mayroon silang Nevada Driver’salong License, Nevada Identification Kard, Nevada DMV 2026. improvements the corridor. MANILADapat — The Philippine “Interim na o Tribal alinsunod sa NRSby 232.006. Ang magkaparehong araw A September investment foTo increase participation Chamber of Dokumento,” Commerce and In- Identification ng pag-update ng pangkasalukuyang pagkarehistro ay maaari rin itong gawin. dustry (PCCI) has urged the gov- domestic enterprises, PCCI pro- rum attracted more than 650 Ang mga lokasyon ng maagang botohan, petsa at oras ng pagboto ay nakalista sa ibaba. Ang and 40 mapping supply chains participants ernment to ng accelerate projects mga lahat sentro ng botohan posed ay alinsunod sa mga pamantayan ng ADA. Para sa promoted karagdagang near-term opportunities, acand matching suppliers with prounder the Luzon Economic Corriimpormasyon, tawagan ang Clark County (702) 455-VOTE (8683). Ang TTY/TDD numero ay 711. spective buyers in semiconduc- cording to the U.S. Trade and dor and helptingnan Filipino businesses Maaaring online sa www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/vote. secure opportunities associated tors, electronics and advanced Development Agency. Those manufacturing. Its agenda also opportunities were presented to with new investments. 2026 Pangkalahatang Halalan investors;Balota they should better agricultural stor- potential The appeal in a Botohan 75- seeks Sentro appears ng Maagang / Mga Lokasyon ng Paghuhulugan ng Koreong not be mistaken age, processing access page set of resolutions presented Oktubre 17 (Sabado) hanggangand Oktubre 30to(Biyernes), 2026 for projects with secured financing or awarded at the chamber’s 52nd Philippine markets. contracts. The chamber also proposed a construction Business Conference Expo Ang lahat ng mga and sentro ng botohan ay maaaring paghuhulugan din ng koreong balota sa mgaproposed kapanahunan ngapproval mga naka listang ibaba. railway remains Thesafreight faster process foraraw con-at oras on October 14. PCCI 10 reforms for action within 12 tractors in good standing, subject under development. The DepartAng mga hindi inaasahang ayreview maaaring magdulot ng pagbabago sa ment of Transportation expects to furthero kalagayan stakeholder months, targeting logistics bot-pangyayari mga lokasyon oras ng pagpapatakbo. Para saare mga pinaka bagong update, ang its feasibility studytingnan to be completbefore any changes adopted. tlenecks, customs oprocessing, aming support, website project ed between late 2027 and early International power-grid connections and sa www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/vote o tumawag sa (702)2028, 455-VOTE (8683). according to a September coordination among government status Launched in April 2024 by the briefing reported by transport agencies. Ang kahit and na sinong rehistradongPhilippines, botante ng Clark County maaaring bumotoPortCalls. sa kahit na saang publication Detailed United Statesayand Projects local suppliers Sentro ng Botohan sa Araw ng Halalan sa halip na lumahok sa pamamaraan nang koreong balotang The group wants a monitoring Japan, the corridor is intended engineering work is expected pagboto. Sa kapanahunan ng maagang pagboto bisitahin ang dashboard to track project mile- to connect major industrial and to follow, and no construction www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/vote para gamitin ang interaktibong mapa upang ikaw ay matulungang transport centers in Subic Bay, timetable has been set. n stones andang identify obstacles.naItlugar hanapin mga malalapit ng botohan.

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Panandaliang Maagang Sentro Ng Botohan / Lokasyon ng Paghuhulugan ng Koreong Balota Mga Panandaliang Lugar ng Maagang Botohan / Mga Lugar na Paghuhulugan ng Koreong Balota Address / Kalapit na Kalye

Petsa / Oras

Alexander Library 1755 W. Alexander Rd. / Scott Robinson Blvd.

Okt. 19-20 (Lun.-Mar.).................10:30nu-7ng

Aliante Library 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, East of N. Aliante Pkwy.

Okt. 28-29 (Miy.-Huw.).................10:30nu-7ng

Boulder City Recreation Center 900 Arizona St. / Utah St.

Okt. 17-21 (Sab.-Miy.).................9nu-6ng

Cadence Home Finding Center 1170 E. Sunset Rd., #100 / E. Lake Mead Pkwy.

Okt. 27-29 (Mar.-Huw.)................9nu-5nh

Cardenas Market, 4421 E. Bonanza Rd. / Lamb Blvd.

Okt. 17-19 (Sab.-Lun.).................9nu-6ng

Centennial Hills YMCA 6601 N. Buffalo Dr. / Sky Pointe Dr.

Okt. 27-29 (Mar.-Huw.)................9nu-7ng Okt. 30 (Biy.)...............................9nu-6ng

Clark County Building Department 4701 W. Russell Rd., Pagitan ng S. Decatur Blvd. at Arville St.

Okt. 17-18 (Sab.-Lin.).................9nu-6ng

Clark County Library 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. / Escondido St.

Okt. 24-25 (Sab.-Lin.).................10nu-5nh Okt. 26 (Lun.).............................10nu-7ng

ICC TRIAL. Former President Rodrigo Duterte appears again before ICC Trial Chamber III during the fourth status conference in his crime Coleman Senior Center against humanity case on Tuesday (Oct. 13, 2026). The ICC is set to open his trial Okt. on Nov. 30, 2026. Photo courtesy of ICC 20-22 (Mar.-Huw.)................9nu-6ng

2100 Bonnie Ln. / E. Lake Mead Blvd.

Palace Says No Replacement Discussions Raul Daza, Northern Samar lawmaker who as Duterte Trial Moves to Defense opposed Marcos Sr.’s Martial Law, dies at 91 Maaari mo ring ihulog ang iyong ibinotong koreong balota sa kahit na saang lugar ng maagang botohan o sa Araw ng Halala’ng sentro ng botohan sa mga petsa at oras na naka lista sa ibaba. Para sa karagdagang lokasyon, tingnan ang “Kagawaran ng Halalan at Klerk ng Lungsod na Lokasyon ng Paghuhulugan” Palaging pirmahan ang labas ng iyong Kagawaran ng Halalang ibabalik na sobre , na ipinapakita ang iyong pangalan at address, isara nang mabuti at ilagay nang maayos ang iyong ibinotong balota sa loob nito. Huwag ninyong ilagay ang inyong balota sa loob ng sobreng ibabalik para sa ibang botante.

Competition watchdog finds illegal market allocation involving Kung ikaw a boboto sa pamamagitan ng personal na pagboto sa halip ng koreo, tandaan: onion imports; charges against two organizations dismissed • Kung dala mo ang iyong koreong balota, dapat ninyong ibalik ang pakete na iyong natanggap sa

isang opisyal ng halalan sa sentro ng botohan,. International Freight Forwar- rance volumes and Philippine • Kapag hindi ress mo dinala ang iyong natanggap na koreong balota, dapat ninyong , pirmahan ang by AJP ders Corp. applied for import Statistics Authority wholesale isang pagpapatibay sa sentro ng botohan na hindi ka pa nakaboto sa pangkasalukuyang halalan prices bumoto to calculate penalties clearances other imporat iyong nauunawaan na walang sinumanusing ang maaaring magtangkang o aktuwal na after finding submitted financial ters' credentials and coordinated MANILA — The Philippine bumoto nang mahigit sa isang beses sa magkaparehong halalan. Competition Commission has shipments routed through facili- statements understated business imposed more than P1.76 billion ties managed by cold-storage performance. Pang Matagalang Maagang Sentro ng Botohan / The commission found viooperator Tian Long Corp. Invein administrative fines on six bulations of Section 14(b)(2) of drew on records Lokasyon ng Paghuhulugan ng seized Koreong Balota sinesses and responsible officers stigators the Philippine Competition Act, court-authorized search after finding they divided Oktubre the during 17ahanggang Oktube 30, 2026 which prohibits market-sharing market for imported onions, the in September 2023. held/ Lokasyon liable were La Rei- agreements. The law requires regulator announced Thursday, Pang Matagalang Maagang Sentro ngAlso Botohan involving na Fresh BalotaVegetables & Young fines Petsa / Oras prime commoOctober 15. ng Paghuhulugan ng Koreong Plants Inc., Yom Trading dities, including onions, to be / MgaissuKalapitIndoor na Kalye The penalty isAddress the largest Corp., Vegefru Producing Store tripled. edArroyo underMarket the Philippine CompeSquare, TENT NG KAGANAPAN The PCC resolved the admiproprietor Mark CastroOkt.17-29 Ocam- (Sab.-Huw.)................9nu-7ng tition Act. The inquiry followed Paradahan Malapit sa The Men’s a Wearhouse nistrative case May 28, 2026, poCC-215 and Rosal Fruit and Vegelate-2022 price surgePkwy., that Malapit pus- sa 7225 Arroyo Crossing / S. Rainbow Okt.30 (Biy.)................................9nu-8ng Blvd. hed onions to as much as P800 table Trading proprietor Nancy following charges filed by its Callanta Rosal. The regulator enforcement office in July 2024. per kilogram, the PCC Blue Diamond although Crossing, TENT NG KAGANAPAN Okt.17-29 (Sab.-Huw.)................9nu-7ng Respondents may seek reconnamed Golden Shine president announcement does ngnot estaParadahan sa pagitan Target at Kohl’s Okt.30Pa(Biy.)................................9nu-8ng sideration; any criminal case Lilia Cruz, executive Eric blish that the arrangement alone 4100 Blue Diamond Rd. / Hinson St. bilona and incorporator Letty would require separate prosecucaused those prices. Cambridge Recreation Center tion. Baculando, and La Reina and (Sab.-Huw.)................9nu-6ng Okt.17-29 According to the 3930 Cambridge St., commission, Pagitan ng E. Flamingo Rd. at E. Katie Charges against Philippine Yom Trading chairmanOkt.30 Renato (Biy.)................................9nu-7ng participating businesses controlAve. Vieva Group of Companies Inc. led nearly half of all approved Francisco Jr. Craig Ranch Regional Park, Okt.17-29 and the Vegetable Importers, Five respondent groups were (Sab.-Huw.)................9nu-7ng import clearances for redTENT andNG KAGANAPAN Paradahan sa East ng Revere St. Pumasok sa W. Craig (Biy.)................................9nu-8ng Exporters & Vendors Association P330Rd.millionOkt.30 each; yellow, or white, onions in 2020 assessed of the Philippines Inc. were disas- (Sab.-Huw.)................9nu-7ng Desert Breeze Center Okt.17-29 and 2021. ThatCommunity proportion con- Tian Long and Pabilona were missed for insufficient evidence. Parties 8275import Spring Mountain S. Cimarron Rd. P118.33 million.Okt.30 (Biy.)................................9nu-8ng cerns permits,Rd. not/ the to- sessed within each group are jointly lia- Some officers remained liable in talDowntown domesticSummerlin, onion market. TENT NG KAGANAPAN Okt.17-29 (Sab.-Huw.)................9nu-7ng their roles at other businesses. n ble. The PCC used import-cleaThe PCC East saidof Golden Paradahan S. PavilionShine Center Dr. Pumasok sa S. Spruce Goose St. South of Marketwalk Pl.

Okt30 (Biy.).................................9nu-8ng

Sandro Marcos Leaves Father’s Party to Join Lakas-CMD Galleria at Sunset Kohl’s Court, 1st Floor 1300 W. Sunset Rd., East of N. Stephanie St.

Okt. 17 (Sab.).............................11nu-8ng Okt. 18 at Okt. 25 (Lin.)..............11nu-6ng Okt. 19-24 (Lun. -Sab.)..............11nu-7ng Okt. 26-29 (Lun.-Huw.)...............11nu-7ng Okt. 30 (Biy.)..............................11nu-8ng

Okt. 17 (Sab.).............................8nu-5nh Okt. 18 (Lin.)...............................SARADO Okt. 19-23 (Lun.-Biy.).................8nu-5nh Okt. 24-25 (Sab.-Lin.)................SARADO Okt. 26-30 (Lun.-Biy.).................8nu-5nh

Luistro says the move could help address a leadership gap following Romualdez’s arrest; Malacañang says the President IKEA, TENT NG KAGANAPAN, Paradahan Okt. 17-29 (Sab.-Huw.)...............9nu-7ng trusts his son’s decision. 6500 IKEA Way, Near S. Durango Dr. and Rafael Rivera Way Okt. 30 (Biy.)...............................9nu-8ng Henderson City Hall 240 S. Water St. / W. Basic Rd.

Representatives. Camiguin Rep. detention while the case proceeds.

Las Vegas Club (LVAC) – Decatur, TENT NG byAthletic AJPress Romualdez remains president Okt. 17-29 (Sab.-Huw.)...............9nu-7ng Jurdin Jesus Romualdo adminisKAGANAPAN Okt.Pres30 (Biy.)...............................9nu-8ng of Lakas-CMD. No change in the thePkwy. oath, with former Paradahan, 6050 N. Decatur Blvd. / W.tered Tropical

MANILA — House Majori- ident and Pampanga Rep. Gloria party presidency has been anVegasFerdinand Athletic ClubAlexander (LVAC) – Rainbow, TENT NG Macapagal-Arroyo, Lakas-CMD’s nounced. ty Las Leader KAGANAPAN Okt. 17-29 (Sab.-Huw.)...............9nu-7ng Marcos continues to serve as atten“Sandro” Marcos has left the po- chairperson emeritus, in Paradahan, 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd., South of W. Lake Mead Okt. 30 (Biy.)...............................9nu-8ng House majority leader under dance. litical party chaired by his father, Blvd. The transfer marks Marcos’ Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, a President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vegas City Hall Okt. Fed17-18 atPFP Okt.member. 24-25 (Sab.-Lin.)......SARADO Although his change toLas join Lakas-Christian Muslim departure from the Partido 495 S. Main(Lakas-CMD), St. / E. Clark Ave. Okt. 19-22 26-29 (Lun.-Huw.).....8nu-5nh party affiliation has been conhis atinOct. Democrats as the eral ng Pilipinas (PFP), which Walang Bayad Validated Parking Okt. 23 at OKt. 30 (Biy.).........................SARADO the younger Marcos has were firmed, party adjusts to the detention of its father chairs. Both parties not publicly explained his reasons Okt. 17 (Sab.).............................11nu-8ng president, former House Speaker part of the administration-backed Meadows Martin Mall Okt. 18 at Okt. for25 the(Lin.)..............11nu-6ng transfer or announced plans Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Ferdinand Romualdez. Malapit sa Round1, 1st FloorLuist- coalition during the 2025 Okt. 19-24 (Lun.-Sab.)...............11nu-7ng to assume an additional party leadmidterm Batangas Rep. Gerville Meadows Ln.member, / S. Valley View Okt. 26-29 (Lun.-Huw.)...............11nu-7ng ership position. elections. ro,4300 a Lakas-CMD said Blvd. Okt. 30 (Biy.)...............................11nu-8ng Malacañang said Thursday that Romualdez, who represents Thursday, October 15, that the trusts his son’s Mountain Crest Community Center 17-18 atPresident Okt. 24-25Marcos (Sab.-Lin.).......SARADO arrested younger Marcos’ entry could help Leyte’s first district, was Okt. 4701 N.a Durango Dr.,gap South of W. Lone Rd. 7 after the Okt. 19-23 atpolitical Okt. 26-30 (Lun. - Biy.)......9nu-6ng decisions. onMountain September Sandiaddress leadership following Palace Press Officer Claire Casissued a warrant in a Romualdez’s arrest. She also said Mountain’s Edge Regional Park, TENTganbayan NG KAGANAPAN, 17-Okt. tro 29 (Sab.-Huw.).......9nu-7ng said the President and the alleged hisParadahan membership could lift morale plunder case involving Okt. 30 (Biy.)...............................9nu-8ng younger Marcos had not discussed connected to Okt. governamong party members. 8101 W. Mountains Edge Pkwy., East kickbacks of S. Durango Dr. Marcos took his oath on Mon- ment flood-control projects. He has the party switch because of the Nellis Crossing Shopping Center, TENT NG KAGANAPAN Okt. 17-Oct. 29 (Sab.-Huw.).......9nu-7ng Executive’s schedule. n not/ E. guilty and remains in Chief day, OctoberMalapit 12, atsa the House of S. pleaded Paradahan Target, 1250 Nellis Blvd. Charleston Blvd.

Okt. 30 (Biy.)...............................9nu-8ng

PCC imposes record fines of over P1.76 billion in onion cartel case North Las Vegas City Hall 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North / Civic Center Dr.

Okt. 17-18 at Okt. 24-25 (Sab.-Lin.).......SARADO Okt. 19-22 at Okt. 26-29 (Lun.-Huw.).....8nu-5nh Okt. 23 Okt. 30 (Biy.).............................SARADO

Silver Springs Recreation Center 1951 Silver Springs Pkwy., East of N. Green Valley Pkwy.

Okt. 17 at Okt. 24 (Sab.)....................9nu-3nh Okt. 18 at Okt. 25 (Lin.)......................SARADO Okt. 19-22 (Lun.-Huw.).......................9nu-7ng Okt. 23 (Biy.).......................................9nu-5nh Okt. 26-29 (Lun.-Huw.).......................9nu-7ng Okt. 30 (Biy., Nevada Day).................SARADO

Competition watchdog finds illegal market allocation involving onion imports; charges against twoOkt. organizations dismissed 17-18 at Okt. 24-25 (Sab.-Lin.)....SARADO

Silverado Ranch Community Center International Freight Okt. 19-23 (Lun.-Biy.)..........................9nu-7ng rance volumes and Philippine Forwarby AJP 9855 Gilespie St. / ress E. Silverado Ranchders Blvd. Corp. applied forOkt. 26-29 (Lun. -Huw.).......................9nu-7ng Statistics Authority wholesale import Okt. 30 (Biy.)........................................9nu-8ng clearances using other impor- prices to calculate penalties af-

ter24finding submitted financial MANILA — The Philippine ters' credentials and coordinated Okt. 17 at Okt. (Sab.).......................9nu-3nh Skyview Multi-Generational Okt.facili18 at Okt. 25 (Lin.).........................SARADO statements understated business Competition CommissionCenter has shipments routed through 3050 E. more Centennial Okt. 19-22 atperformance. Okt. 26-29 (Lun.-Huw.)....9nu-7ng imposed thanPkwy. P1.76 billion ties managed by cold-storage ng Losee fines Rd. and Pecos Okt.Inve23 (Biy.)..........................................9nu-6ng The commission found viooperator Tian Long Corp. inPagitan administrative onN. six bu- Rd. Okt. 30 (Biy.,lations Nevada Day)...................SARADO of Section 14(b)(2) of seized sinesses and responsible officers stigators drew on records Thunderbird Complex, NGa KAGANAPAN the Philippine Competition Act, during court-authorized search after findingFamily they Sports divided the TENT Okt. 17-29 (Sab.-Huw.)...............9nu-7ng Paradahan, 6105 N. Durango which prohibits market-sharing market for imported onions,Dr.the in September 2023. Okt. 30 (Biy.)...............................9nu-8ng Pagitan ngannounced W. Centennial Pkwy. and W. Tropical Pkwy. Also held liable were La Rei- agreements. The law requires regulator Thursday, involving prime commona Fresh Vegetables &Okt. Young October 15. 17-18 atfines Okt. 24-25 (Sab.-Lin.)...SARADO UNLV Lied Library dities, including onions, to be Trading The penalty is the largest issu- Indoor Plants Inc., Yom Okt. 19-23 (Lun.-Biy.)..........................9:30nu-6ng S. Maryland Pkwy. Compe- Corp., Vegefru Producing Store tripled. ed4505 under the Philippine Okt. 26-29 (Lun.-Huw.).......................9:30nu-6ng E. Harmon Ave., East of University Center Dr. The PCC resolved the admiOcamtition Act. The inquiry followed a proprietor Mark CastroOkt. 30 (Biy., Nevada Day).................SARADO late-2022 price surge that pus- po and Rosal Fruit and Vege- nistrative case May 28, 2026, 17 (Sab.)..............................9:30nu-4:30nh following charges filed by its Nancy hed onions to as much as P800 table Trading proprietorOkt. Okt. 18 at Okt. 25 (Lin.)..............SARADO enforcement office in July 2024. Callanta Rosal. The regulator per kilogram, although the PCC Veterans Memorial Community Center Okt. 19-23 (Lun.-Biy.)..................9nu-7ng Respondents may seek reconnamed Golden Shine president announcement does Dr., notNorth esta101 N. Pavilion Center of Alta Dr. Okt. 24 (Sab.)..............................9nu-4:30nh sideration; any criminal case Pa- (Lun.-Huw.)................9nu-7ng blish that the arrangement alone Lilia Cruz, executive Eric Okt. 26-29 separate prosecubilona and incorporator caused those prices. Okt.Letty 30 (Biy.,would Nevadarequire Day)..........SARADO According to the commission, Baculando, and La Reina and tion. Okt. 17-18 at Okt. 24-25 (Sab.-Lin.....SARADO Charges against Philippine participating businesses control- Yom Trading chairman Renato Walnut Recreation Center Okt. 19-23 (Lun.-Biy.).........................9nu-6ng Vieva Group of Companies Inc. Francisco led3075 nearly half Rd., of all approved N. Walnut South of E. Cheyenne Ave. Jr. Okt. 26-29 (Lun.-Huw.).......................9nu-6ng and the Vegetable Importers, Five respondent groups import clearances for red and Okt.were 30 (Biy.).......................................9nu-7ng yellow, or white, onions in 2020 assessed P330 million each; Exporters & Vendors Association Okt. 17-18 (Sab.-Lin.).....SARADO the24-25 Philippines Inc. were disas- atofOkt. and 2021. That proportion con- Tian Long and Pabilona were 19-23 (Lun.-Biy.)............................9nu 6ng missed for insufficient evidence. Parties cerns permits, not the to- sessed P118.33 million.Okt. Westimport Flamingo Senior Center Okt. 26-28 (Lun.-Miy.)............................9nu-6ng 6255 W. Flamingo Rd. / S. Jones Blvd. within each group are jointly lia- Some officers remained liable in tal domestic onion market. Okt. 29 (Huw.)........................................9nu-7ng roles at other businesses. n The PCC said Golden Shine ble. The PCC used import-cleaOkt. 30 (Biy.,their Nevada Day)....................SARADO

College of Southern Nevada, Henderson Campus Student Union, 700 College Dr. / Heather Dr.

Okt. 19 (Lun)...............................9nu-6ng

College of Southern Nevada, North Las Vegas Campus Student Union, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. / Campus Dr.

Okt. 27 (Mar.)..............................9nu-6ng

College of Southern Nevada, West Charleston Campus Okt. 22 (Huw.).............................9nu-6ng Student Union, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.tential / Community College Dr.said no re- has denied wrongdoing. Her lasuccessor. She by AJPress placement had been discussed. wyers objected that allegations Okt. 23 (Biy.)...............................9nu-6ng Debra March Center of Excellence The remarks followed the (Sab.-Lin.).................SARADO already aired publicly would not Okt. 24-25 2200 Via Inspirada / Via Nobila MANILA — President Ferdin- impeachment court's Okt.Octoreceive a full rebuttal during the 26-29 (Lun.-Huw.)...............9nu-6ng and Marcos Jr. has not discussed ber 13 decision to allow House trial. The court lifted restrictions Vistareplacement Community Center a Desert possible for Vice prosecutors to withdraw on public discussion of the withOkt.three 20-21 (Mar.-Miy.).................9nu-6ng 10360 Sun City / Thomas RyanofBlvd. four impeachment articles drawn articles, allowing responPresident Sara Blvd. Duterte if herW.imwill peachment trial ends in convic- against Duterte. The trial ses outside the proceedings. Okt. 24 (Sab.).............................10nu-5nh Doolittle tion andCommunity removal,Center Malacañang proceed on Article II, alleging Under Article VII, Section 9 of Okt. 25 (Lin.)...............................SARADO 1950Thursday, J St. / W. Lake Mead 15. Blvd. unexplained wealth, incomplete said October the Constitution, a vice presidenOkt. 26-29 (Lun.-Huw.)................9nu-6ng Palace Press Officer Claire asset disclosures and failure to tial vacancy would be filled by a Castro said speculation about a divest business interests. presidential nominee chosen East Las Vegas Community Center Okt. 26 (Lun )..............................9:30nu-6ng The withdrawn articles con- from sitting senators or House successor was premature becau250 N. Eastern Ave. / Stewart Ave. Okt. 27-29 (Mar.-Huw.)................9nu-6ng se the Senate impeachment cerned alleged misuse of confi- members. Each chamber must court has not issued a verdict dential funds, bribery and grave confirm the nominee by majority EastDuterte's Las Vegas Library Okt.with19-22 (Lun.-Huw.)................10nu-7ng and defense has yet threats. The court allowed vote, voting separately. E. Bonanza Rd., EastShe of N.said Easterndrawal Ave. of the confidential-funds Okt. 23-25 (Biy.-Lin.)...................10nu-5nh to2851 present evidence. Prosecutors have until OctoMarcos respected the office of and threats articles with pre- ber 23 to submit their formal ofEnterprise Library and would al- judice and the bribery article fer of evidence. The defense has the vice president Okt. 19-21 (Lun.-Miy.).................10nu-7ng 8310 S.proceedings Las Vegas Blvd. E. Shelbourne Ave. prejudice. low the to/take their without ten days from receipt to file comHouse lead prosecutor Rep. ments and objections. Duterte's course. Green Valley Library 23-24 (Biy.-Sab.).................10nu-4nh Luistro said theOkt. remaiCastro was Valley responding toSunset re- Gerville defense is scheduled to begin 2797 N. Green Pkwy. / E. Rd. ports identifying House Speaker ning evidence was sufficient to presenting its case November Heritage Park Senior Facility Duterte Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as a po- seek Duterte's removal. Okt. 9. n 20-21 (Mar.-Miy.).................9nu-6ng 300 S. Racetrack Rd. / Burkholder Blvd.

NBI to Examine Paolo Duterte’s SALN in Samal Property Inquiry

Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. Pagitan ng E. Sahara Ave. at E. Charleston Blvd.

Okt. 23-26 (Biy.-Lun.).................9nu-6ng

Korea Town Plaza 6850 Spring Mountain Rd. / S. Rainbow Blvd.

Okt. 25-30 (Lin.-Biy.).................9nu-6ng

Lake Las Vegas Hilton Okt. 17-18 (Sab.-Lin.).................9nu-6ng 1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy. / Galleria Dr. that the property investigators report on Vice President Sara by AJPress were discussing was notOkt. Casas Duterte’s 2024 and 2025 StateLaughlin Library 23-24 (Biy.-Sab.).................10nu-6ng Con Vistas Resort, but a neighments of Assets, Liabilities and 2840 S. Needles Hwy., Laughlin Okt. 25 (Lin.)..............................1nh-5nh Net Worth to the Office of the MANILA — The National Bu- boring property. Mesquite Jimmie Hughes Campus The resort said Wednesday Ombudsman on October 13. reau of Investigation plans to Okt. 26-28 (Lun.-Miy.).................9nu-6ng 150 N. Yucca Mesquite examine the St., asset declarations that its owners were private ciThe agency said its review tizens with no ownership ties to ofMoapa Davao City First District Rep. covered 22 land titles associated Valley Comm. Ctr., 320 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton Okt. 29 (Huw.).............................9nu-6ng Paolo Duterte as investigators Duterte or other public officials. with 14 properties and compared Mountain Shadows ownership Community Center The property inquiry emerged seek to establish of a the vice president’s declarations Okt. 22-23 (Huw.-Biy.).................9nu-6ng 9107 Del Webb property Blvd. / Crown Ridge Samal Island that theDr. from a broader investigation into with records from the Land Regiallegations by (CEB) dismissed police stration Authority. agency has linked to Christenson the law- Education Nevada State University, Building (Huw.).............................9nu-4:30nh Jr. 22 that maker, an assertion disputes. officer Rodulfo Gracioso Okt. Matibag alleged discrepancies 1300 Nevada State Dr.,heHenderson NBI Director Melvin Matibag he delivered cash to members of involving some property descripParadise Recreation and Community Okt. 29 (Huw.)..............................9nu-6ng the Duterte family on instructiannounced the planned review Center tions and valuations, citing land 4775 S. McLeod Dr., North E. Tropicana Okt. 30 (Biy.)................................9nu-7ng onsAve. from former House Speaker Thursday, October 15. ofDuring records and site inspections. anParkdale October 12 briefing, the Lord Allan Velasco. Sara Duterte has denied owRecreation and Senior Center Okt. 27 (Mar.)..............................9nu-7ng The Dutertes have denied the agency displayed aerial images ning at least one lot shown du3200 Ferndale St., North of E. Desert Inn Rd. Okt. 28 (Miy.)...............................9nu-6ng of a large property on Samal Is- cash-delivery allegations, and ring the NBI’s presentation. PaseoDavao Verde Library land, del Norte, that Ma- Velasco’s camp has rejected The Civil Service Commission’s Okt.Gra28-29 (Miy.-Huw.).................9nu-6ng 280 S.suggested Green Valleywas Pkwy., South of Paseo Verdeclaims. Pkwy. cioso’s tibag associated disclosure rules distinguish Matibag has said the NBI is acquisition cost, assessed value with Duterte. Pearson Community Center Okt. 17-23 (Sab.-Biy.).................9nu-6ng tracing TheW.congressman challenged 1625 Carey Ave., West of N. Martin Luther Kingthe Blvd.alleged movement and fair market value, and diffeMatibag to present land records of funds and examining whether rences among those figures do used17-19 to (Sab.-Lun.).................10nu-5nh orRainbow other Library verifiable evidence of any of the money was Okt. not alone establish an improper 3150 N. Buffalo Dr. / W. Cheyenne Ave. acquire real estate. Investigators declaration. ownership, saying photographs have not publicly established alone were insufficient to sup- (RTC) On October 15, the OmbudsRegional Transportation Commission Okt. 17-18 (Sab.-Lin.)..................9nu-6ng such a connection. port allegation. No conclusiman confirmed receiving the 600 the S. Grand Central Pkwy. / W. Bonneville Ave. Separate referral to Ombuds- referral and said the materials ve ownership determination has Reynolds, Donald W. Boys & Girls Club man been made public. would undergo an initial evaluaOkt. 21-22 (Miy.-Huw.).................9nu-6ng 2980 E. Robindale Rd. / S. Eastern Ave. In a separate development, the tion to determine whether further Resort ownership clarified Matibag clarified Thursday NBI submitted its fact-finding investigation was warranted. n Sahara West Library Okt. 23-25 (Biy.-Lin.)...................10nu-5nh 9600 W. Sahara Ave. / S. Grand Canyon Dr. Okt. 26-28 (Lun.-Miy.).................10nu-7ng

California Offers $10,000 Stipends to Aspiring Teachers

Seafood City Market 3890 S. Maryland Pkwy. / E. Katie Ave.

Okt. 18-23 (Lin.-Biy.)...................9nu-6ng

Searchlight Community Center 200 Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight

Okt. 22 (Huw.).............................9nu-4nh

Silver Mesa Recreation Center 4025 Allen Ln. / W. Alexander Rd.

Okt. 21-24 (Miy.-Sab.).................9nu-6ng

State program helps cover unpaid classroom training; Somerset Academy Skye Canyon Okt. 17-18 (Sab.-Lin.).................9nu-6ng applications through 8151 N Shaumber Rd. go / W. Grand Teton Dr.preparation programs and school districts Stupak Community Center education specialist orOkt.PK–3 cy, which distributes the stipend. 17 (Sab.).............................10nu-5:30nh by AJP 251 W. Boston Ave.,ress West of S. Industrial Rd. childhood education cre- State guidance cautions that early dential. The stipend supports payment to the agency may take Summerlin Library Okt. 25 (Lin.)...............................10nu-5nh SACRAMENTO — California candidates completing at least 50 days or longer after its grant 1771 Inner Circle Dr. / Trails Center Dr. Okt. 26 (Lun.)..............................10nu-7ng is offering $10,000 stipends to 500 hours of student teaching; agreement is signed; the timing Sun Citystudent Aliante Community eligible teachers toCenter offset credential programs generally of student payments depends on Okt. 25 (Lin.)...............................9nu-6ng 7390 Aliante Pkwy. required / Elkhorn Rd. expenses during class- require 600 hours of supervised the agency. room training. clinical practice. Beginning in 2027-28, canSun City Anthem Center Okt. 18 (Sun.)..............................9nu-6ng The StudentRd. Teacher Candidates must also didates pursuing credentials in 2450 Hampton / AnthemStipend Pkwy. Okt.have 23-24 (Biy.-Sab.)..................9nu-6ng Program, administered by the proof of a professional fitness designated shortage fields, inSun City Mesquite California Commission on Teach- review, typically a Certificate cluding mathematics, science, Okt. 30of(Biy.)................................9nu-6ng Flat Top Mesa began Dr., Mesquite er1350 Credentialing, accept- Clearance or qualifying substi- technology, bilingual education ing applications Sunrise Library July 1. Student tute teaching credential. Teach- and special education, may qualOkt. 29 (Huw.)..............................10nu-6ng teaching has traditionally been 5400 Harris Ave., East of N. Nellis Blvd.ing interns and salaried teachers ify for an additional $5,000, subunpaid, leaving candidates to of record are ineligible, as are ject to funding. The After Market, Building A com- residents supported by Commiscover living expenses while Kern County education offiOkt. 19-22 (Lun.-Huw.).................9nu-5nh 4337 Las Vegas Blvd.classroom North / E. Craig pleting supervised as- Rd. sion-funded teacher residency cials said Melissa Aguilera, a signments. grants. The basic stipend carries sixth-grade student teacher at Torrey Pines Resource Community Center Okt. ser20-21 (Mar.-Miy.)..................10nu-5nh California's 2026-27 no post-graduation teaching McKee Middle School in Bak2900 N. Torrey Pines Dr. / W.budget Brooks Ave. allocates an additional $408 mil- vice commitment. ersfield, was approved for the Whitney Recreation Center lion to extend and expand the Students do not applyOkt. directstipend. Aguilera said she had 26-27 (Lun.-Mar.).................8nu-6ng 5712 Missouri Ave., West of Boulder Hwy. program, established in 2025 ly. Instead, they should ask their taken time away from school afwith $300 million. raises Center annu- college or university credential ter college to save for credential Winchester DonderoItCultural Okt. 27 (Mar.)..............................9nu-7ng al3130 funding for Dr., basic stipends from Innprogram coordinator whether training and that the assistance McLeod North of E. Desert Rd. Okt. 28 (Miy.)...............................9nu-6ng $100 million to $125 million, their classroom placement par- would reduce her reliance on Okt. 22 (Huw.)..............................10nu-7ng enough assist up to 12,500 ticipates. Once student teaching savings. Windmill to Library Okt. 23-25 (Biy.-Lin.)....................10nu-5nh candidates at $10,000 apiece. 7060 W. Windmill Ln., West of S. Rainbow Blvd. the preparation institubegins, The commission reported apOkt. 26 (Lun.)...............................10nu-7ng Gov. Gavin Newsom said tion identifies eligible candidates proximately 20,100 newly issued the assistance is intended to through the state's online portal. teaching credentials in 2024-25, strengthen the teaching work- The participating school district, a 16% increase from the precedPinetsahan ngayong ika-Di24 ng Setyembre 2026 force. Commission Executive charter school or county office ing year and the highest number rector Mary Vixie Sandy said the of education confirms the place- in more than a decade. The state cost of unpaid training has kept mentLORENA and submits the funding is also promoting the stipend PORTILLO some candidates from complet- application. through its “Teach for CaliforTagapagtala ng Botanteon a nia” campaign. ing their credentials. Grants are processed Eligible candidates must be first-come, first-served Program information is availClark County, Nevadabasis, enrolled in a state-approved pro- subject to available funds. Fol- able at ctc.ca.gov under Student Inilathala: Oktubre 16, 23, at 30, 2026 Asian Journal gram leading to a preliminary lowing approval, the state pays Teacher Stipend Program or by multiple-subject, single-subject, the participating education agen- emailing STSP@ctc.ca.gov.

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JOUR N AL Friday, October 16, 2026

INSIDE >>> L I F E S T Y L E • C O N S U M E R G U I D E • C O M M U N I T Y • M A R K E T P L A C E

Vilma Santos open to film reunion with Edgar Mortiz

Thailand Wins Miss Asia Pacific Crown in Cebu; Philippines Places Third Runner-Up

Former 1970s love team discusses possible movie and Los Angeles concert following nostalgic stage performance

Filipino American Sophia Mendiola, representing the United States, reaches Top 15

by AJPress MANILA — Veteran actress and Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto has expressed interest in reuniting on the big screen with former acting partner Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz, more than five decades after their pairing became one of Philippine entertainment’s popular love teams. The possibility emerged following their reunion at Mortiz’s “Goin’ Standard: The Repeat” concert on October 10 at the Proscenium Theater in Rockwell, Makati, where the two performed their signature song, “Pledge of Love.” In an interview with entertainment columnist Dolly Anne Carvajal published on October 15, Santos said Mortiz had told her that a producer was interested in reuniting them for a film. Santos welcomed the proposal and suggested developing a lighthearted, feel-good story. She emphasized, however, that any project would have to accommodate her responsibilities

as Batangas governor. The actress also disclosed that Mortiz had discussed the possibility of staging a concert together in Los Angeles, potentially extending their reunion to Filipino audiences in the United States. Neither the proposed film nor the Los Angeles performance has been formally announced. No production schedule, screenplay or release date has been confirmed. Santos and Mortiz, popularly known as “Vi and Bot,” rose to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Their screen partnership produced numerous films, including Young Love, Edgar Loves Vilma and My Pledge of Love, all released in 1970. Their professional collaboration also developed into a real-life romance before they eventually pursued separate personal and professional paths. Mortiz later established himself as a television director and producer while continuing to perform. His October concert

by AJPress

Photo from Facebook/@vsrecto

followed an earlier presentation of “Goin’ Standard” in June, featuring his interpretations of classic popular songs. Santos, meanwhile, returned to the Batangas governorship in 2025 after previously holding the post from 2007 to 2016. Her continuing public service commitments remain a principal consideration in any prospective film collaboration.

Julia Barretto no longer sets a deadline for marriage Actress says finding the right partner now matters more than her former hope of marrying at 25 by AJPress MANILA — Actress Julia Barretto says she no longer has a preferred age for marriage, setting aside an earlier hope of marrying at 25. The 29-year-old discussed the change during an appearance on “The B Side,” a Cinema One interview program hosted by Bianca Gonzalez. In the show's “Burning Questions” segment, Gonzalez revisited a vlog interview with photographer BJ Pascual in which Barretto had identified 25 as her ideal age to marry. “I just wanna be with the right person,” Barretto said. She explained that choosing the right partner had become more important than adhering to an earlier timetable. Barretto said she was grateful the marriage she once envisioned had not happened at 25. “I wouldn’t have been prepared for such a thing,” she said.

The conversation also turned to her sisters, Dani and Claudia. Barretto said both had married at 25 and joked that perhaps she had been envisioning early marriage for them rather than herself. She added that she would be comfortable marrying in her 40s or 50s if that meant spending her life with the right person. Her remarks follow the public confirmation of her separation from actor Gerald Anderson in September 2025. Their respective talent agencies, Viva Artists Agency and Star Magic, described the decision as mutual. Viva also said speculation about the reasons for the breakup was unfounded. Neither agency disclosed a cause. Barretto is appearing opposite Joshua Garcia in “Always Yours, Never Mine,” a romantic drama directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana. The film follows Apollo, played by Garcia, and Luna, played by Barretto, through encounters and decisions spanning

Photo from Instagram/@juliabarretto

three decades. The Star Cinema production opened in Philippine theaters on September 30. It had earned more than 100 million pesos at the box office as of October 11, according to an October 12 announcement by ABS-CBN. International screenings are scheduled to begin October 22 in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Australia and New Zealand, followed by the United States, Canada and Guam on October 23.

After breast cancer, these actresses find humor, hope, and ways to pay it forward by Allan Policarpio Inquirer.net

THERE’S no single way to navigate breast cancer, and life afterward isn’t a simple story of triumph either. Some find humor in the ordeal. Others use an unexpected break to fulfill an old dream. Relief can coexist with anxiety, and staying positive is often easier said than done. Bibeth Orteza Before her mastectomy, Bibeth Orteza’s oncologist told her to get her teeth checked; she wouldn’t be able to have cavities filled once treatment started. On her way to the dentist, she inadvertently wore a thin shirt. Her husband, Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, couldn’t help but point out: “I can see your two nipples.” “I told him, ‘Today is my last day with two nipples. I would rather show them off,’” the writer, actress, and director tells Lifestyle Inquirer. As daunting as her situation was, Orteza could still “find humor in the tumor.” Perhaps she got that from her Waray side, she says, from people “who laugh as if they have invented laughter.” But mostly, it’s because she never really saw cancer as a death sentence. If anything, it was a “front-row ticket to the first night of your own wake.” PAGE 12

Timmy Cruz. Photo from Timmy Cruz Facebook

Kaye Abad with sons Pio Joaquin and Iñigo Leon. Photo from @kaye_abad/Instagram

Maritoni Fernandez Photo from @maritoni.fernandez/ Instagram

Bibeth Orteza and son Rafa Siguion-Reyna. Photo courtesy of ICanServe Foundation

LAPU-LAPU CITY — Thailand's Sasiwararin Atsawahirankarn was crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 on October 10 at Mactan Expo in Cebu, emerging as the winner from a field of 38 contestants. Philippine representative Gabrielle Galapia finished third runner-up, while Filipino American Sophia Mendiola, representing the United States, advanced to the Top 15. The victory gave Thailand its fourth title in the competition and its first since 1997. Atsawahirankarn succeeded Brazil's Isabela Fernandes, the 2025 titleholder. Costa Rica's Gia Angelique Franceschi placed first runner-up, followed by South Africa's Nompumelelo Amandla Malindi as second runner-up. Mexico's Itzel Idolina Silva Borbon finished fourth runner-up. During the final question-and-answer round, Atsawahirankarn emphasized the importance of confidence and mutual respect in fostering connections among people from different cultural backgrounds. Galapia, asked how people could connect despite differences in language and traditions, cited music and dance as forms of expression that transcend language barriers. The Filipina contestant, who is also a musician, highlighted the ability of shared

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experiences to bring people together. Galapia entered the coronation night with several preliminary distinctions. She won Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown during the October 6 competition at Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark Cebu. She was also named Darling of the Press during the September 26 media presentation and finished first runner-up in the September 27 national costume competition. Sri Lanka's Sandeepa Sewmini Don Samarasinghe Disanayake won the category. Mendiola, Miss Asia Pacific USA 2026, advanced to the Top 15 semifinal round. The Southern California-based Filipino American is a professional flamenco dancer and previously

held the Miss Young Philippines USA 2025 title in Glendale, California. She also received the Miss Missosology special recognition during the pageant's September 26 press presentation at NUSTAR Resort in Cebu City. Cebu hosted the competition for the second consecutive year, with contestants participating in cultural presentations, preliminary judging events and visits to destinations across the province. On October 13, Atsawahirankarn and the four runners-up paid a courtesy visit to Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro at the provincial Capitol. Accompanied by pageant representatives, the titleholders discussed their experiences visiting communities and tourist destinations across Cebu during the competition.

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After breast cancer, these actresses find... PAGE 9 “People who hurt you ask for your forgiveness. And you can still ask people you hurt for forgiveness,” she says. It also didn’t hurt that humor runs in the family. While discussing what course of treatment to take after her mastectomy, her son Rafa, then 14, told her he was convinced she would get well. How could he be so sure? “The word mother is embedded in chemotherapy,” he replied. “It’s actually che-mother-apy.” Orteza has been in remission for more than two decades now, and she likens the prospect of recurrence to “true love”—“pwedeng andiyan, pwedeng hindi.” The best she can do is work not only for herself but for the community. Every so often, other women with breast cancer come up to her asking her to say a prayer for them. She obliges, paying it forward. “Marami ring gumawa nito para sa ‘kin nung nagsisimula pa lang ako sa aking cancer journey,” she says. “We’re wounded healers,” she adds. “Ang may sugat ang tutulong magpagaling sa may sugat. It’s not a journey we take alone.” Today, she continues to share her story every year, traveling to Baguio—and, when she was younger, Cebu and Davao—as part of her work with ICanServe Foundation. Onstage, Orteza sometimes recounts her journey while applying makeup. When all that’s left to apply is her lipstick, she asks who in the audience is undergoing treatment and invites someone to join her. Friendships form in many ways and usually take time, she says. But between cancer survivors, a new bond can begin with just a look. “Magtinginan lang tayo sa mata, alam na natin na pareho tayo ng pinagdaanan,” she says. “The shock of diagnosis… the worry about whether they will see their children graduate.” To demonstrate that connection, Orteza puts on her lipstick using the “eyes of the woman in front of me as a mirror.” By the end, her lipstick is all good— “walang lampas-lampas”—and everyone is crying. Timmy Cruz While her breast cancer initially felt like a “block on the road,” Timmy Cruz said it unexpectedly created space to fulfill her longtime dream of making

her own music. Known for the 1980s hits “Boy,” “Tingin,” and “Joke Lang,” the singer-actress had to leave the primetime series “Once Again” after her diagnosis in 2016. She opted to undergo a mastectomy—a moment she described as “super dramatic.” “As a woman, that’s really something,” she told us in 2023. “I had to say goodbye to one of my breasts.” During her hiatus, Cruz lived in Tagaytay, went “deep into self-care,” and practiced meditation. “It was my choice to sit back, relax, and enjoy what I should be enjoying.” Returning to showbiz was “far away from my mind” back then, she said. Still, she sang at retreats and seminars, and finally got around to songwriting. At one of her sessions, producers from FlipMusic heard her work and offered to bring her music to a wider audience. Before she knew it, her songs were on streaming platforms. “I fulfilled my dreams of becoming a composer,” she said. In 2023, Cruz felt it was time to come back—or rather, she felt God was telling her to. But this time, her goals were much simpler. “I’m not here because I want to do major things,” she said. “I just want to share the peace, happiness, zeal, and good vibes I have in me.” Kaye Abad When someone is sick, “Stay positive” is often one of the first things people say in the hopes of offering comfort. But Kaye Abad knows how hard it is to take those words to heart when you’re the one on the receiving end. “It’s easy to say, ‘Stay positive, everything’s going to be okay,’” the actress was quoted as saying on the Cebu Provincial Government’s Facebook page. She spoke at its recent Breast Cancer Awareness Month activity, where female government employees received free clinical breast exams. When you’re the one who’s sick, she added, it’s hard not to feel stressed or dwell on having cancer. In a YouTube vlog posted on her birthday last May 17, Abad revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025. She kept the news from her mother because she didn’t want her to worry. “I didn’t pretend I wasn’t sick. I just pretended to be well,” said Abad, who sought further

consultations and treatment in Singapore. Her husband, Paul Jake Castillo, was a constant source of strength. Still, leaving their two sons back home in Cebu was difficult. “Ang hirap magpaalam na wala kang idea kung kailan ka babalik,” she said. She was nervous, but she held on to her faith. “Alam kong hindi ako pababayaan ni Lord because He’s always been there ever since.” Now cancer-free, Abad encourages other women facing breast cancer to find activities that keep them occupied. “Just try. Whatever keeps you busy, do it,” she said at the awareness activity. “I try not to stay at home as much as possible because when I’m just at home, I keep thinking about it.” Maritoni Fernandez Maritoni Fernandez once said that every breast cancer survivor has two birthdays: “the day they were born, and the day they found the strength to fight.” But while the actress has lived a full life since her “breast day”—March 26, 2001—the uncertainty hasn’t entirely disappeared, especially during her twice-yearly checkups. “It’s still nerve-wracking,” the actress wrote on Instagram after receiving an all-clear at her Sept. 22 checkup. Thankfully, having her husband, Mon Dayrit, beside her makes it easier. Fernandez recalls being in the United States seeking a second opinion for her ailing mother when her uncle, a doctor, urged her to have a biopsy of the breast lump she had been feeling. During her treatment, her daughter Lexi became her inspiration. “I wanted to see her grow up, graduate, get married, have children,” she said in a testimonial published by ICanServe Foundation. Chemotherapy caused vomiting and mouth sores and left her unable to do much for weeks. She didn’t know if she would “survive and win the battle,” but her faith kept hope alive during the difficult days. As a breast cancer advocate, Fernandez hopes her story can reassure other women going through a similar ordeal. “I want people who are going through breast cancer now to see that there are survivors like me who have not only survived but are thriving after the battle,” she said.

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HEALTH @HEART Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS FEW human desires are as universal as the wish to remain young. Across civilizations and throughout history, people have searched for ways to preserve strength, beauty, vitality, and life itself. One of the most enduring legends associated with this quest is the story of Juan Ponce de León and his supposed search for the Fountain of Youth. The tale is so deeply embedded in American history that people often remember Ponce de León less for his actual accomplishments than for his mythical pursuit of a magical spring that could restore youth. Yet the historical record is more complicated—and perhaps more fascinating—than the legend. Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish explorer and colonial administrator who lived during the extraordinary period of European exploration of the Americas. He helped Spain expand into the Caribbean and became the first governor of Puerto Rico. In 1513, he led an expedition northward from Puerto Rico and reached a land that he named La Florida. His voyage was an important event in the early European exploration of what is now the southeastern United States. According to the popular story, Ponce de León undertook this expedition because he had heard of a miraculous Fountain of Youth whose waters could restore youth to those who drank from them. The legend has been repeated for centuries in books, classrooms, museums, and popular culture. Florida itself has embraced the story, particularly the city of St. Augustine, where a historic attraction identifies a spring with the legendary fountain. The difficulty is that there is little contemporary evidence that Ponce de León actually went to Florida in search of a fountain that could reverse aging. The connection between Ponce de León and the Fountain of Youth became prominent in later accounts, particularly in the writings of Spanish historian Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo. Modern historians generally regard the fountain story with considerable skepticism. Ponce de León's expedition had practical and political purposes as well, including exploration, territorial claims, and the search for oppor-

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump Hosts “Fostering the Future Together” Luncheon in New York From left: Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Apple Executive Chairman “Babe” Romualdez, Philippine Philippine First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos Tim Cook (left) with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos Philippine First Lady Liza (seated, fourth from right) joins other Araneta-Marcos with U.S. first spouses at the “Fostering the Future U.S. First Lady Melania Philippine First Lady Liza and Marc Beckman, senior adviser Araneta-Marcos. to U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. First Lady Melania Trump. Together” luncheon in New York City. Trump.

PHILIPPINE First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joined U.S. First Lady Melania Trump and other first spouses at the “Fostering the Future Together” luncheon held on September 22, 2026, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. “Fostering the Future Together” is an international coalition launched by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump to empower children worldwide through improved access to educational technology, artificial intelligence (AI), digital literacy and online safety. The initiative brings together governments and private-sector partners to expand educational opportunities and prepare children for an increasingly digital world. During the September 22 gathering, the coalition announced its expansion to 57 participating countries and new partnerships with leading technology companies. First Lady Trump welcomed leaders from around the world, including representatives from the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Poland, Ukraine, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Panama, Canada and other nations. The U.S. First Lady remarked, “Together, we are a beautiful range of cultures, languages, histories, and traditions. And yet, we stand unified around one everlasting truth: the future of our world will be determined by what we do for our children today.” She also announced several “Fostering the Future Together” gatherings for 2026, including a G20-related event to be hosted by First Lady Trump and an ASEAN conference to be hosted by Philippine First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. Other planned gatherings include a European regional meeting hosted by Polish First Lady Marta Nawrocka and a Caribbean regional meeting hosted by First Lady Diani Prince-Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Hendrik Garcia, deputy Asian Journal columnist From left: Malaysian Embassy First permanent representative Rogelio Constantino Medina Secretary Tan Foo Koeng, Connie of the Philippines to the with Malaysian Ambassador Guanzon-Garcia, Malaysian Ambassador United Nations, with to the Philippines Dato’ to the Philippines Dato’ Abdul Malik Philippine First Lady Liza Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Melvin Castelino and Ambassador Victor Garcia. Araneta-Marcos. at Makati Shangri-La.

“When nations speak with one voice, the world listens. Our collective influence is profound. Together, we can open doors, move markets, shape policy. And most importantly, we can change lives for the better,” First Lady Trump said. She also announced new private-sector technology partnerships with Adobe, Amazon, Intel, Starlink, Google and Zoom. Tim Cook, executive chairman of Apple, and Enrique Lores, chief executive officer of PayPal, also attended the luncheon. Calling on the assembled first spouses to take action, First Lady Trump emphasized the importance of encouraging young people to expand their imagination, explore new intellectual frontiers, take calculated risks and contribute to society’s advancement. The coalition focuses on four key areas: AI in education, educational technology tools, online protection and digital skills. The U.S. Department of State has worked closely with the White House to advance public-private partnerships aimed at supporting children and equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the digital age. Malaysia Celebrates 69th National Day at Makati Shangri-La The Embassy of Malaysia in Manila recently celebrated Malaysia’s 69th National Day with a diplomatic reception at Makati Shangri-La. The celebration was hosted by His Excellency Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Malaysia’s ambassador to the Philippines. The event brought together distinguished guests, including government officials, members

Asian Journal columnist Rogelio Constantino Medina with Ramon Orlina (right), renowned as the “Father of Philippine Glass Filipino designer Tony Gonzales. Sculpture.”

of the diplomatic corps, business executives, tourism stakeholders and representatives of the Filipino and Malaysian communities. The gathering highlighted the longstanding friendship between Malaysia and the Philippines, particularly their cooperation in trade, investment and regional affairs under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Ambassador Castelino reaffirmed Malaysia’s support for the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN chairmanship and emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation. The celebration also underscored the countries’ shared commitment to regional stability, economic development and stronger people-to-people ties. Guests enjoyed an evening showcasing Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage, traditions and distinctive cuisine. Manila FAME 2026 Showcases Filipino Creativity at World Trade Center Manila FAME 2026, running from October 15 to 17 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City, showcases Filipino creativity and craftsmanship through an impressive collection of furniture, fashion, home décor and lifestyle products. Organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, the exhibition brings together Filipino manufacturers, artisans, designers and industry stakeholders. This year’s event, themed “Bloom,” highlights the country’s natural resources and creative heritage, with designs inspired by Philippine flora, fauna, land-

scapes and marine environments. The exhibition features products combining locally sourced materials, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, demonstrating the ingenuity and artistic skills of Filipino makers. It also provides visitors and international buyers with opportunities to meet the artisans and designers behind the products, discover emerging trends and explore potential business partnerships. Special exhibitions and industry activities highlight innovation, sustainability and the growing international appeal of Philippine-made products. Manila FAME continues to serve as an important platform for promoting Filipino craftsmanship, supporting local enterprises and strengthening the country’s presence in global home, fashion and lifestyle markets. *** 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. *** Associate Professor III Rogelio Constantino Medina is an award-winning Filipino international journalist, columnist and academic. He is well regarded for his extensive contributions to Philippine media and major international news publications. His career spans several decades and covers a wide range of fields, including news, business, travel, lifestyle, science, sports and health. He has written for major international publications such as the Far Eastern Economic Review in Hong Kong, The Japan Times in Tokyo and Gulf News in Dubai. Notably, he made history as the first Filipino journalist to interview Japan’s first astronaut, Dr. Mamoru Mohri. He is also credentialed with the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Press Centers in New York City and Washington, D.C. *** Email: rogelio.medina@asianjournalinc.com

Priority - Healthspan tunities for Spanish expansion. Nevertheless, the legend itself is historically significant. It tells us something about the world in which Ponce de León lived. Such stories were not necessarily viewed in the same way that modern people distinguish sharply between myth, folklore, geography, and medical/historical fact. Ponce de León's actual voyage was remarkable enough without the fountain. In 1513, his expedition sailed northward and reached the coast of Florida. He explored portions of the coastline and claimed the territory for Spain. His voyage became an important part of the early European mapping and exploration of the region. Ponce de León returned to Florida in 1521 with a larger expedition. This second voyage was not a romantic search for eternal youth. It was connected to Spanish colonization and settlement. The expedition encountered resistance from Indigenous people, and Ponce de León was wounded during the conflict. He later died in Cuba from his wounds. The contrast between the historical Ponce de León and the legendary Ponce de León is striking. The historical figure was an explorer, soldier, governor, and colonial administrator participating in a complicated and often violent period of European expansion. The legendary figure is a man wandering through an exotic landscape in search of a magical spring capable of defeating the natural process of aging. Yet perhaps the legend survived precisely because it transformed a sixteenth-century explorer into a symbol of something much larger. The Fountain of Youth represents one of humanity's oldest dreams: that aging might not be inevitable, that decline might be reversible, and that death itself might somehow be postponed. In this respect, Ponce de León's story remains remarkably relevant. Modern medicine has not “discovered a magical fountain,” but humanity continues to pursue the same fundamental objective through very different means. Researchers study the biology of aging, cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, cellular senescence, metabolism, genetics, and regenerative medicine. The difference is that modern longevity research seeks evidence rather than relying on legend. There is no known spring whose water can restore youth. But there are interventions that can substantially reduce the risk of premature disease and preserve physical and cognitive function as people grow older. The modern quest for longevity therefore represents a fascinating continuation of the ancient dream—but pursued through science rather than mythology. Five centuries later, humanity is still searching. The fountain is no longer imagined simply as a spring hidden in a distant land. It is increasingly sought in laboratories, hospitals, and scientific un-

derstanding—in the hope that one day we may not merely live longer, but remain healthier and more vigorous for more of the years we are given. Ponce de León never found the Fountain of Youth, but, as I wrote in my previous columns, the “fountain of youth” has always been with us, medically speaking, right under our noses. It is called “living a healthy lifestyle.” If your goal is maximum healthy longevity—not merely adding years, but preserving cardiovascular health, cognitive function, mobility, and independence—I would prioritize these eight “fountain of youth” strategies for a lasting happy health span, and not merely longevity (lifespan of illnesses and suffering): 1. Regular cardiovascular/metabolic risk monitoring and control 2. Exercise, even simple walking daily; balance (standing on one foot alternately) training 3. Healthy body composition and nutrition; beware of supplements and herbs not approved by the FDA 4. No tobacco / no alcohol/ no illicit drugs, even marijuana/avoidance of major health risks (driving, climbing, sports, etc., especially for seniors) 5. Sleep, a restful one, about 8 hours a day; CPAP for those with Sleep Apnea, with monitoring by a Pulmonologist 6. Preventive medical care, regular visits with your physician/ dentist/eye 7. Cognitive/social engagement with friends/relatives, with purpose 8. Stress management and psychological well-being; positive frame of mind; de-stressing with trips and cruises, etc., and enjoying life daily. The key principle is attaining healthspan, not only lifespan. The objective is not simply to reach 100, but to maximize the number of years you remain physically capable, comfortable, cognitively sharp, independent, and happily enjoying life with family and friends. *** The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff. *** 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. He was a decorated recipient of the Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash Award in 1995, conferred by then Indiana Governor, later Senator, and then presidential candidate, Evan Bayh. Other Sagamore past awardees include President Harry Truman, President George HW Bush, Muhammad Ali, and Astronaut Gus Grissom (Wikipedia). Websites: FUN8888.com, Today.SPSAtoday.com, and philipSchua.com Email: scalpelpen@ gmail.com

Atasha Muhlach says she is single, has never had a boyfriend

Actress says work remains her priority as she takes the lead in a Manila stage musical by AJPress MANILA — Actress and television host Atasha Muhlach said she has never had a boyfriend and is not currently in a relationship, explaining that her professional commitments remain her priority as she pursues her career in entertainment. Appearing on GMA Network's Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on October 12, Muhlach described herself as “Single po. Very, very single.” Asked whether she had ever had a boyfriend, she replied, “No, I have not.” Muhlach acknowledged that some people had expressed romantic interest in her. She said she was approachable but made clear to those interested in courting her that she intended to concentrate on her work. The daughter of actors Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales also discussed her parents' views on relationships. According to Muhlach, they have encouraged her to make choices that bring her happiness, emphasizing kindness and good character in a prospective partner. Her remarks came amid speculation in Philippine entertainment media linking her to businessman Jacob Ang, son of San Miguel Corp. chairman Ramon Ang. The two have been photographed together at social and family gatherings, but a romantic relationship has not been publicly confirmed. In August 2025, Ramon Ang described his son and Muhlach as friends when reporters asked about their relationship. Muhlach's comments during the October interview were not a specific statement about Jacob Ang. The actress also discussed her

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decision to complete her education before pursuing entertainment work full time. She studied business in the United Kingdom and signed with Viva Artists Agency in 2023, fulfilling a commitment she said she had made to her parents. Muhlach, who previously appeared in a 2011 Philippine production of The Sound of Music, has since pursued television and acting opportunities. She told Abunda that she has supported herself financially through her earnings since beginning work after college. She currently stars as Annie Batungbakal in Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical, which opened September 18 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Featuring songs by the Filipino band Hotdog, the production also stars Sam Concepcion, KD Estrada, Jeff Moses and Anthony Rosaldo. Presented by Newport World Resorts in association with Viva Communications and The Philippine Star, and staged with PETA Plus, the musical is scheduled to run through October 31.

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San Francisco Creates Office to Vote Yes on Measure V : protect affordable Coordinate Food Assistance college education, maintain quality job training, and repair aging classrooms and labs, all without raising taxes by a penny.

SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation Tuesday, October 13, creating an Office of Food Security Coordination to bring the city’s food assistance efforts under a common strategy as federal benefit changes place additional demands on low-income households. The office, housed within the San Francisco Human Services Agency, will coordinate programs across city departments and work with nonprofit organizations and philanthropic partners. A new Food Security Council will advise officials on longer-term approaches to providing nutritious, culturally appropriate food. The measure, introduced in July and unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors, also directs the office to assess available food resources and prepare a citywide food security report every five years.

San Francisco’s food assistance system has been spread across agencies. Nine city entities operated food-related programs in 2023, although the Human Services Agency administered more than 70% of program funding, according to city officials. The new office is intended to identify gaps, reduce overlapping services and improve coordination. In fiscal year 2024-25, the agency distributed 4.4 million meals, 1.27 million grocery bags and 196,000 grocery vouchers. The agency said 93% of clients surveyed through its community food programs reported that the services helped reduce their families’ hunger. Those findings reflect feedback from program participants, rather than the city’s population overall. The legislation comes as San Francisco responds to federal changes affecting CalFresh, California’s version of the Sup-

plemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Medi-Cal. The city budget includes $34 million to help residents maintain enrollment in those programs. In September, the administration announced nearly $6 million in agreements with United Way Bay Area and Project Open Hand to connect CalFresh recipients with opportunities to meet new federal work requirements. During the 2025 federal shutdown, city officials and private partners also provided emergency food assistance intended for about 112,000 residents facing disruptions to benefits. Tanis Crosby, executive director of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, urged officials to include people experiencing food insecurity in decisions about the office’s work and to address the causes of hunger, not only its immediate effects as the city develops its longer-term food strategy.

Newsom Urges Californians to Know Rights During Immigration Enforcement SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Californians to prepare for possible encounters with federal immigration agents and understand their legal rights after his office cited reports of increased enforcement in some communities. In an October 9 advisory, Newsom recommended that families establish emergency contacts, arrange care for children or other dependents and keep essential documents accessible. People with an immigration registration number, known as an A-number, should share it with trusted relatives to help locate them if detained. The guidance reminds residents they generally have the right to remain silent during questioning and may refuse consent to searches. Those detained can request legal counsel, although government-appointed attorneys generally are not provided in immigration proceedings. People should avoid signing documents they do not understand and must not provide false information or physically resist officers. If agents arrive at a home, residents can ask to examine a warrant before opening the door. A judicial warrant signed by a judge differs from an administrative immigration warrant, which gener-

A UC or CSU degree shouldn't come with a lifetime of debt. That's why 42% of local high school graduates choose College of San Mateo, Cañada College, and Skyline College instead — the same quality education and job training, without the sky-high price tag. Local community colleges are the backbone of our economy, training the nurses who care for us, the firefighters who keep us safe, and the skilled workers who power local industries. For students seeking hands-on, vocational training to land good-paying careers, these campuses are irreplaceable. Yet, many campus buildings are more than 50 years old and have never been updated. They don't meet modern safety codes, are in urgent need of repairs, and haven't kept pace with industry standards for job training. That’s why we need Measure V. It provides dedicated, local funding for San Mateo County Community College District that can’t be taken by the State or Federal Government. And it does so by simply continuing the current tax rate. Yes on V: Affordable Higher Education & Job Training Without Increasing Taxes • Remove hazardous materials like asbestos and lead pipes • Repair deteriorated roofs,

ally does not authorize entry into a home without consent. People may peacefully observe or record enforcement activity where permitted by law but should maintain a safe distance and avoid interfering with officers. California law limits state and local law enforcement participation in federal immigration operations, with specified exceptions. Additional protections cover students, certain nonpublic areas of public hospitals and sensitive personal information. Newsom recently signed legislation addressing immigration detention, enforcement transparency and civil rights. The administration also pointed residents toward immigration legal services and urged them to consult qualified attorneys or accredited representatives rather than anyone promising guaranteed results. California residents can report suspected unlawful conduct by federal agents through the state attorney general's portal at oag.ca.gov/reportmisconduct, where photographs and videos may be SACRAMENTO — Californians submitted. Anyone witnessing an emergency or participating in a state initiative crime in progress should call 911. on artificial intelligence called for greater accountability among technology companies, stronger environmental protections and safeguards for high-risk uses of AI, according to findings released Tuesday, October 13, by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration. The report, “Humans in the Loop,” summarizes responses gathered through Engaged California, a digital public-participation program launched statewide in May. The initiative received 2,702 responses to an open online survey. Of 937 people invited to facilitated discussions, 103 participated in 14 sessions. Organizers distilled the submissions and discussions into 26 policy ideas, assessing their frequency and level of support. The most prominent concerns involved holding AI developers responsible for harmful out-

• Independent oversight and annual audits are required • All funds stay in San Mateo County — the State and Federal Government can’t touch Measure V San Mateo County community colleges give thousands of lower- and middle-income students an opportunity forfuture success. Let’s protect this resource, without increasing taxes: Vote Yes on V!

California AI Report Highlights Calls for Greater Oversight State initiative identifies accountability, environmental protections and safe AI use as leading concerns

Philippine Airlines Named Asia’s Leading Cultural Airline for 2026 at the World Travel Awards PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) has been named Asia’s Leading Cultural Airline for 2026 at the prestigious World Travel Awards, an honor recognizing the airline’s distinct expression of Filipino hospitality, culture, and service. The recognition highlights the Philippine flag carrier’s commitment to deliver an experience that reflects the warmth, sincerity, and genuine care of the Filipino people to travelers around the world. For 85 years, the PAL experience has been defined by this distinct brand of service that places human connection at the heart of every journey. “Receiving this recognition is a source of pride for Philippine Airlines and for the people who bring the Filipino spirit to life in every part of the journey,” said Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez, Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer of Philippine Airlines. “This award reflects the dedication of our employees who bring Filipino warmth to our passengers wherever PAL flies.” The recognition comes as PAL advances its fleet modernization, upgrades its cabin interiors, and strengthens its connectivity. As the airline looks ahead, it remains grounded in the Filipino values that have shaped its service for more than eight decades, bringing the Philippines closer to the world while sharing the warmth and care of the Filipino with every passenger. The World Travel Awards recognizes excellence across the global tourism, hospitality, and aviation sectors. In the Asia’s Leading Cultural Airline category, PAL emerged as the winner from a field

plumbing, heating, ventilation, and gas, sewer, and electrical systems • Modernize career training facilities, labs, and equipment for in-demand fields like nursing, engineering, technology, public safety, and skilled trades A Transparent System of Accountability: • A detailed project list outlines how funds will be spent

comes, managing the electricity and water consumed by data centers, and defining where human oversight should remain mandatory. Participants also raised questions about personal-data privacy, job displacement, worker retraining and disclosure of AI-generated material. Some urged tougher enforcement and independent scrutiny of AI systems, while others cautioned against excessive regulation or questioned who would pay for new safeguards. “When it comes to employment, it should be a human decision,” one Bay Area manufacturing worker said, according to the report. The online survey was voluntary. Although organizers used a lottery-based process to select people for follow-up discussions, only a fraction of those invited participated. The findings therefore should not be interpreted as a statistically representative mea-

sure of opinion across California. State officials said AI tools assisted with transcription and analysis, while human reviewers checked quotations and identified policy themes. The findings arrive as California expands its AI regulatory framework. A 2025 law, Senate Bill 53, requires certain advanced AI developers to disclose safety procedures and report specified serious incidents. Measures signed in 2026 established a framework for independent AI verification and a registry for AI auditors. Engaged California was first used to solicit public input after the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The AI initiative was developed by the Government Operations Agency and Office of Data and Innovation with Carnegie California and other partners. State officials have not identified which of the 26 proposals they might pursue through legislation or administrative action.

of 13 nominated airlines. Winners are determined through an online voting process involving travel and tourism executives and consumer travel buyers. The votes from verified industry Caption 1: Volunteer lawyers from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines–California Chapter provide free legal consultations to Filipino nationals and other consular clients. Photo courtesy of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco professionals carry double weight, and all votes are internally audited.

PH Consulate Expands Free Legal Consultations to Colorado

SAN FRANCISCO — The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, in partnership with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines–California Chapter (IBP-California), held its monthly Free Legal Aid Clinic on October 2, 2026, at Sentro Rizal in the Philippine Center. Six volunteer lawyers from IBP-California provided free onsite legal consultations to 19 clients on various matters, including U.S. immigration, citizenship

petitions, changes in immigration status, property sales and transfers, inheritance, probate proceedings, divorce, bigamy and the filing of criminal cases in the Philippines. As part of efforts to expand access to legal assistance, the Consulate also offered online consultations to three Filipinos and Filipino Americans residing in Colorado. The virtual consultations addressed dual citizenship, lease

agreements and property ownership in the Philippines. The expanded service was coordinated with Philippine Honorary Consul Donna LaVigne in Colorado, who helped disseminate information about the availability of online consultations to the Filipino community. The Free Legal Aid Clinic is a regular Consulate service held on the first Friday of each month, or the following Friday when the scheduled date falls on a holiday.

Officials of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco pose with volunteer lawyers from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines–California Chapter following the legal aid clinic. Photo courtesy of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco

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