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Trump declares he can end birthright citizenship through executive order Nevada lawmakers, AAPI leaders respond to proposal that directly violates the 14th Amendment which guarantees “equal protection of the laws” of the United States...with all the benefits.” But 38 other countries do grant birthright citizenship, including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and many other countries in the American continents.
concept that is widely interpreted as a constitutional guarantee. In an exclusive interview with U.S. PRESIDENT Donald Trump Axios, the president falsely claimed on Tuesday, October 30 announced that, “for 85 years,” the U.S. is “the that he is preparing to issue an ex- only country in the world where a ecutive order that would eliminate person comes in and has a baby, birthright citizenship in the U.S., a and that baby is essentially a citizen by KLARIZE
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Fil-Am mail bomb suspect reportedly kept list of over 100 potential targets
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Fil-Am media ‘game changers’ share stories from their careers, inspire young Fil-Am creatives to follow their passion WHEN Ricky Nierva was a young boy, he loved to draw. Inspired by the cartoons he would rush home to watch as a kid, he would draw pictures on his bedpost, around his room and the walls of his home. His mother, instead of forbidding him to draw altogether, came home one day with stacks of paper and asked him to express his creativity on paper. “I will never forget that. My parents, instead of getting angry at me for destroying the house, they allowed me to express myself and were really supportive of me,” Nierva said. “But I never knew that it could actually be a job.” Nevertheless, he decided to pursue fine arts, eventually landing a job at Pixar Anima-
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NEW CUSTOMS CHIEF. President Rodrigo Duterte administers the oath of newly-appointed Bureau of Customs Commissioner Rey Guerrero during a ceremony at the Presidential Guest House in Davao City on Tuesday, October 30. As a marching order to Guerrero, Duterte instructed him to “double the zealousness” in performing his mandate of ridding the agency of corruption. The chief executive also expressed optimism that Guerrero would be able to do his job well, noting that he was a “good and honest” man. Malacañang photo by Karl Norman Alonzo
Sayoc makes first court appearance
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CESAR Sayoc, the man suspected of sending at least 15 potentially explosive devices to high profile Democrats and Trump critics, had a list of over 100 potential targets, according to recent reports. The reports came as the 56-year-old Cesar Sayoc Jr., the suspect who mailed the half-Filipino, half-Italian U.S. citizen bombs to various Democratic officials last week. appeared in federal court in Florida Photo courtesy of the Broward County Sheriff for the first time on Monday, October
29 where he was ordered held without bail after being arrested by FBI last Friday, October 26. Sayoc faces five federal charges—interstate transportation of an explosive, illegal mailing of explosives, threats against former presidents, threatening interstate communications, and assaulting federal officers — and could receive up to 48 years in prison if convicted. Federal authorities have not yet pub-
licly released the names of the targeted individuals and organizations on the list, but have begun privately notifying those listed. The Associated Press reported that more elected officials were included in the list. The FBI also reported early Monday that authorities intercepted a suspicious package on Monday that was addressed to CNN’s office in
Barely a week after reopening, litter found on Boracay beach by NATHALIE
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THREE days after its reopening, Boracay island once again faced problems as visitors flocked the world-famous destination. Piles of trash were seen along its coastline while businesses and establishments were fined for violating environmental laws. Tourists and locals witnessed the improper trash disposal seen on the newlyrehabilitated island, which had been closed for the past six months.
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A report from The Philippine Daily Inquirer stated that first-time Russian visitors were dismayed by a pile of uncollected trash they saw on the roadside of D’Mall Plaza at Barangay Balagbag. Aside from that, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has yet to enforce a ban on single-use plastics on the said island. Stores and restaurants still contain their food and drinks on disposable materials such as plastic plates, cups and straws. DENR Undersecretary Island visitors walk through the temporary port set up by the Boracay Inter-agency Task Force.
US Navy chief visits PH, receives updates named 5th worst country for the on South China Sea Palace retracts military takeover of Customs PH prosecution of journalists killings AJP
ADM. John Richardson, United States chief of naval operations, received an update on the situation in the South China Sea during his recent visit to the Philippines. Richardson went to Palawan to get an update on the disputed waterway from Lt. Gen. Rozzano Briguez, commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Command. The U.S. Navy top officer visited the country from October 28 to 29 with a focus on US and Philippine maritime domain awareness and naval capabilities. “The work the U.S. Navy does with the Philippines every year is critical to the peace and stability of the region and the development of both our militaries,” Richardson said. Richardson’s two-day visit to the country also placed emphasis on the importance of the two countries’ alliance to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. “It’s important that we continue to collaborate with our partner and ally. We look forward to
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MALACAÑANG on Tuesday, October 30, retracted the order of President Rodrigo Duterte to have the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) take over the Bureau of Customs (BOC) as critics slammed the move as unconstitutional. Duterte recently appointed AFP chief of staff Rey Leonardo Guerrero to head the BOC, replacing Isidro Lapeña, who The bureau is being put in the hot seat after former commissioner Isidro Lapeña was named Technical Educa- admitted magnetic lifters seized by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in August Philstar.com photo tion and Skills Development may have contained at least P6.8 billion worth in shabu. Authority (TESDA) secretary, out how to effectively meet will be deployed in the BOC after BOC officials and exec- the challenges of corruption only to “make their presence utives were fired. felt.” in this country.” Over the weekend, he orPanelo likened the situPresidential spokesperson dered the AFP to takeover the Salvador Panelo clarified that ation to the act of putting a BOC, “while we are sorting the members of the military u PAGE A4
by AJPRESS A REPORT from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) revealed that the Philippines, for the second time in a row, remained fifth among the countries with the worst prosecution of journalist killers. In the recent CPJ’s 2018 Global Impunity Index report, the Philippines followed countries in the Middle-East Asia and African regions, namely Somalia, Syria, Iraq and South Sudan. The said report ranked countries that exempted and/or failed to prosecute alleged journalist killings. Afghanistan, Mexico, Colombia, Pakistan, Brazil, Russia, Bangladesh, Nigeria and India ranked next to the Philippines in
the same CPJ report. For four years, specifically from 2011 to 2014, the Philippines ranked third on the same list. However, the rank favorably dropped to fourth in the years 2015 and 2016. In 2017, the country moved down to fifth place as reported by The Philippine Daily Inquirer. The New York-based organization noted that at least 324 journalists worldwide have been murdered with 85 percent of those cases, or about 275 of them, having perpetrators who remain unconvicted of their crimes. CPJ Impunity Campaign Consultant Elisabeth Witchel said that the report revealed that
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Barely a week after reopening... PAGE A1 Benny Antiporda said that the strict implementation of the ban would start after November 2. As of this writing, Boracay has five garbage collection points wherein tourists and locals would drop their segregated trash and will be collected from 2 am until sunrise. A “no segregation, no collection� policy has been implemented by Alberto Rodriguez who oversees the dis-
posal. “If I say I will not accept their garbage, they cannot do anything. I am just doing my job,� Rodriguez said as reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. DENR fines 219 businesses A hefty amount of P43 million worth of fines was collected by the DENR’s Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) on 219 businesses and establishments in Boracay for violation of environ-
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mental laws just days after they resumed operations. DENR Undersecretary and PAB’s presiding officer Rodolfo Garcia said that the collected fines ranging from P10,000 to millions depending on the weight of the offense. “We at the DENR believe that anyone who pollutes or destroys the environment must pay the cost for that destruction,â€? Garcia said as reported by The Manila Times. Garcia was adamant on the reprehension of those who fail to follow the rules and guidelines of the rehabilitated island. He added that the other branches of the government are in support of the said move to rid the destination of people with no regard for the environment. “The DENR, together with other concerned government agencies, is firm in its resolve to clean not only the waters and air of Boracay and to manage its solid waste. It also wants to clear Boracay of irresponsible and greedy business people who have placed care for the environment their least priority,â€? Garcia said. The PAB officer also stated that the institution will maintain the guidelines and disciplinary actions so that the businesses and establishment will continue to abide by them “We will continue to monitor all establishments and impose the necessary penalties should they be found breaking laws,â€? Garcia added. More than half of the fined establishments violated the Clean Air Act of the Philippines which requires a permit to operate all sources of air pollution from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). The 110 businesses fined a total of P1.5 million. A total of P2 million was collected from 72 establishments for violating The Philippine Clean Water Act. Another P39 million was collected from five businesses that discharged untreated wastewater. President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the cleanup and rehabilitation of the famous tourist spot due to the widespread disregard for cleanliness exhibited on the island. Government officials recommended a month-long shutdown of Boracay annually to reestablish its beauty amid the influx of tourists it welcomes on a regular basis. â–
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Trump declares he can end birthright... PAGE A1
Trump’s announcement directly coincides with his long-desired mission to cut family reunification (wherein family members who are U.S. citizens can petition undocumented relatives) and prevent the proliferation of “anchor babies,â€? a pejorative used to describe children born on U.S. soil to undocumented parents. The president told reporters on Wednesday, October 31 that his plan “is not a constitutional amendment.â€? “Now, I’d rather do it through Congress because that’s permanent. But we can certainly do it through‌executive order,â€? he said, adding, “One other thing, if President Obama can get DACA approved...we can do this by executive order.â€? Birthright citizenship has been widely accepted as law since the implementation of the 14th Amendment. Ratified in 1868 after the abolition of slavery, the 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship, and the rights that come with it, to all persons born on U.S. soil. Section 1 of the amendment states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the
United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.� In 1898, Chinese-American Wong Kim Ark, who was born in California to Chinese nationals, won a Supreme Court case that ruled that he was a citizen, a milestone that established an important precedent and laid the foundation for modern interpretation of the Citizenship Clause in the 14th Amendment. Trump’s announcement a week before the midterm election was met with intense pushback from both sides of the aisle. House Speaker Paul Ryan (RWisconsin) said in a radio interview with WVLK in Kentucky that Trump “obviously� does not have the power to eliminate birthright citizenship. “I’m a believer in following the plain text of the Constitution, and I think in this case, the 14th Amendment is pretty clear, and that would involve a very, very lengthy constitutional process,� Ryan explained. Democratic Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto issued a statement condemning Trump’s executive order saying, “Our president continues to promote hate in America, undermine our country’s values, and attack our Constitution.�
Cortez-Masto added that the president “should be uniting our country in the wake of violence and tragedy of the past few days, not attacking immigrants for political gain,� referencing the recent mass shooting in a Pittsburgh synagogue and the Kentucky supermarket shooting in which the shooter --who was white --- shot and killed two black people and told a white bystander, “whites don’t shoot whites.� Rep. Jacky Rosen, who is running for the U.S. Senate this upcoming election, joined Cortez-Masto in denouncing Trump, writing in a statement, “President Trump continues to undermine our American values as a nation of immigrants and attack immigrant families using fear and bigotry to divide us for his own political gain. I reject these partisan attacks on immigrant communities, and I’ll fight the President’s irresponsible plan to try to end birthright citizenship.� AAPI groups condemn Trump’s announcement Though nearly all of the Trump administration’s immigration practices and proposals have sparked outrage across the country and the world, the president’s declaration of ending birthright citizenship brought upon notably angered responses, especially from the Asian American community. “Denying children their birthright
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Jacky has always stood up for equal rights and equal treatment of every Nevadan and always makes sure all voices are heard. She has also worked to: • provide equal access to benefits for Filipino veterans. • recognize the contributions of Korean Americans.
• provide a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American World War II veterans.
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tion Studio in 1997. He started as a visual development artist and did storyboarding for “Toy Story 2” in 1999 and then shortly after became the lead character designer for “Monsters, Inc.” (2001). For two decades, Nierva has worked as character art director and production designer for many of Pixar’s beloved Disney films, including the award-winning films “Finding Nemo” and “Up.” Now he’s left Pixar after 20 years to start a new company. “It was this thing where it really was my passion. Nobody told me to do it, and so I kept trying to keep that passion alive,” Nierva said. “So now, I get to do the thing that nobody told me to do because I had such a supportive family who encouraged me to do what I love.” As Filipino-American History Month comes to a close, the office of Los Angeles Councilmember Gil Cedillo hosted a special panel event called “Filipino American Game Changers” to inspire “a new generation of media talent” within the Filipino-American community. Nearly a hundred FilipinoAmericans gathered at the city council chambers at LA City Hall on the night of Thursday, Oct. 25 to listen to and take heed of the advice from a panel of seasoned players in music, film, radio and television. Notably, many of the audience members were young FilipinoAmerican college students hailing from Cal State Northridge (CSUN), UCLA and Pasadena City College who have strong interest in pursuing careers in media. On the dais were singer/songwriter AJ Rafael, television personality and actor Giselle “G” Tongi, radio personality PJ Butta and Nierva who all shared their stories of ambition, failure, getting over failure and using their inherent talents to succeed and provide a voice for the FilipinoAmerican community. In his early YouTube videos, Rafael would only film himself off the to the side and faced away from the camera, but as he started to gain more subscribers and listeners, he began to put a face to his videos, a crucial moment in the 29-year-old’s music career. “I was, like, literally hiding away from the camera, but then I realized how important it is for people of color, especially young Filipinos, to see themselves represented,” Rafael said. “That con-
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As Filipino-American History Month comes to a close, the office of Los Angeles Councilmember Gil Cedillo on Thursday, October 25 hosted a special panel event called “Filipino American Game Changers” featuring singer/songwriter AJ Rafael, television personality and actor Giselle “G” Tongi, radio personality PJ Butta and Ricky Nierva, who was an art director and production designer for many Pixar movies. The conversation was moderated by media personality Karmina Landicho. AJPress photo by Klarize Medenilla
fidence is key because you never know who’s going to look up to you and is going to see you as a sign that tells them, ‘Hey, if they can do it, I can do it, too.’” All panelists agreed that a cohesive community is crucial for younger Fil-Ams to kick start their careers. Both Tongi and Butta said that one of the most important moments for them was discovering their community, and Tongi said that it’s important to have mentors to help guide you along the way. But you can’t just wait for it. “You just have to get over it, the fear,” Tongi told a young member of the audience who asked how to deal with fear. “You have to work on recognizing your worth, because, guess what? You are enough, but you have to find that confidence in yourself and ask for what you want.” Butta mirrored that sentiment and added, “You also can’t be afraid to fail. Every single one of us up here has had some kind of failure, but failure is how you learn. You are going to fail, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end for you.” Building off the momentum of “Crazy Rich Asians,” the increasing popularity of the KoreanCanadian sitcom “Kim’s Convenience,” and rapper/actress Awkwafina’s historical hosting of Saturday Night Live earlier this month, Asian representation in mainstream Western entertainment seems to be experiencing an upward march. The industry-wide reckoning of the lack of diversity in music, film, tv and other media avenues has been called into question for the
last few years, and with studios looking to be on the right side of history, are slowly conforming to people’s demands for more and better representation of Asians. Ryan Duenas, a 20-year-old student of CSUN, is currently majoring in finance, but has aspirations in the music industry. Showing videos from his phone of him singing with a guitar, his music style seems directly inspired by the Filipino YouTube stars of the early aughts. “I actually grew up listening [to] and watching AJ [Rafael]’s music and it was really inspiring to see someone who looked like me get that many views and become pretty famous,” Duenas told the Asian Journal. The Arcadia-native said that his family isn’t “super supportive” of his wanting to become a musician, but he said that he has enough “love for the music” to pursue his passion. “I agree with what a lot of the panelists said to day, and I resonate with that feeling of not necessarily being supported by my family,” Duenas lamented. “Most of my cousins are doing things like medicine, accounting and all these jobs that guarantee financial security, but I’m more concerned about what makes me happy. I don’t want my career to feel like a job, you know? I want to feel happy and proud of what I do, and that’s singing and writing songs.” When asked why he was so drawn to singing, Duenas said, “I really don’t know. I just picked up a guitar and knew that’s what I wanted to do. And there’s nothing else that gives that same feeling.” (Klarize Medenilla/AJPress)
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ADRIEN Broner has put on his game face two months before his WBA welterweight title showdown with Manny Pacquiao. “I will be war ready,” said Broner, 29, on Instagram Wednesday, his short message accompanied by a video of him while in training. Broner, a four-division world champion, used the hashtags “MannyVsAB and #VegasJan19, indicating that the fight is on. If plans push through, Pacquiao and Broner will come face to face in a two-city press tour later next week. Meanwhile, renowned boxing trainer and analyst Teddy Atlas, who calls it the way he sees it, said Broner will be a real test for
Pacquiao. Atlas said Broner is not Lucas Matthysse, whom Pacquiao stopped in seven rounds last July 15 in Kuala Lumpur. That fight, according to Atlas, is not indicative of Pacquiao’s current status as a boxer, despite the fact that he’s the current champion. Atlas described Matthysse as a “heavy (punching) bag” and did not come to fight, “a passive guy who looked like he was just getting paid.” “Matthysse had nothing left. Don’t go by that,” Atlas told ESNews earlier this week. “I don’t know how much Pacquiao (who turns 40 on December 17) has left but you might find out in the Broner fight because Broner is young enough, physical enough, talented enough and fast enough,”
he said. Atlas had worked a handful Pacquiao fights from the broadcast panel, and in 2016 he trained Timothy Bradley for the third showdown with the Filipino. Atlas has no problem saying what he thinks is right. In 2017, when Pacquiao dropped a very controversial decision to Jeff Horn in Brisbane, Atlas did not hide his displeasure of the officiating. Atlas told Horn straight to his face, “Congratulations. Great effort. I thought you lost. But great effort.” This time, Atlas is telling fight fans that what they saw in Pacquiao against Matthysse is not exactly what they’re going to see against Broner. That’s how Atlas sees it. ■
Fil-Am mail bomb suspect reportedly kept... PAGE A1 Atlanta. They said the package looked “similar in appearance to the others” that were previously addressed to other intended targets. “The FBI has confirmed a package has been recovered in Atlanta, similar in appearance to the others, addressed to CNN,” tweeted the FBI Monday afternoon. FBI Director Christopher Wray said Friday that each mailed device contained six inches of PVC pipe, battery, a clock, wires, and potentially explosive material. CNN’s president, Jeff Zucker, said in a statement on Monday that there was “no imminent danger” to CNN Center. The New York Times on Monday also reported that Sayoc may have been considering
threatening other media outlets, as one of the names on the list recovered by authorities Monday was an editor for the Times. “While the agents urged the employee to exercise caution, they also played down the likelihood of any imminent threat,” the Times reported. Authorities were led to Sayoc last week via DNA from fingerprints, and social media posts. He was later revealed to be a half-Filipino registered Republican with a long criminal background dating back to 1991. Officials said that as of Friday, October 26, authorities intercepted 14 packages sent by Sayoc to potential targets, many of which were sent through the U.S. mail system. Potential political targets re-
vealed earlier included former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former CIA director John Brennan, and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), among others. The first of last week’s 14 packages was found in billionaire Democratic donor George Soros’ mailbox in New York. A number of law enforcement officials said that federal authorities believed it to have been left by someone, and not delivered by mail. Sayoc, as of Monday, was being held at a federal detention center in Miami. His next hearing is slated to take place on Friday in New York where many of the explosives were sent, and where prosecutors are seeking to transfer him. ■
PH named 5th worst country for the... PAGE A1 the majority of the crimes were concentrated only in the few countries listed in the index. “It is an emboldening message to those who seek to censor and control the media through violence. More than three quarters (82 percent) of these cases took place in the 14 countries that CPJ included in the index this year,” Witchel said. The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS), however, saw the silver lining in the country’s ranking, claiming that the Philippines’ rating can
be seen as an improvement. PTFOMS Executive Director Undersecretary Joel Egco claimed that the results of the Global Impunity Index report were somehow predictable since it made use of figures from unsolved media-related murders over a ten-year period. The said period would include the Maguindanao Massacre that transpired in 2009 wherein 32 media workers were killed. The massacre has been named as the world’s deadliest single attack on media workers, journalists, civilians, and members of the
Mangudadatu family. The independent nonprofit organization is made up of about 40 experts around the world. CPJ is in charge of mobilizing a network of correspondents who will report and take action on behalf of those who are victimized and targeted especially when press freedom violations occur. Its task is to report on violations in repressive countries, conflict zones, and established democracies alike. It is also composed of a board of prominent journalists from around the world that aid CPJ’s activities. ■
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LOS ANGELES — With October as Filipino-American History Month, Fil-Am communities across the United States have marked the past four weeks with various celebrations. Considered the home of the largest concentration of Filipinos outside of the Philippines, the greater LA area hosted several events this month, from a festival highlighting Filipino food to a speaker panel of Fil-Am personalities inside City Hall. Together with the LA-Makati Sister City, the Philippine Consulate hosted a reception with Mayor Eric Garcetti on Friday, October 26, marking the first time any sitting LA mayor has stepped foot inside the Consulate. “To be the first mayor in the
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti visits the Philippine Consulate office on Friday, October 26 during a celebration for Filipino-American History Month hosted by the LA-Makati Sister City organization. AJPress photo by Ding Carreon
Consulate, this is a moment of history and I’m so honored... to be a part of writing this history,� Garcetti said. Over 600,000 Filipinos are said to be living in the greater LA area, as of the last Census. “I look at Los Angeles not just as a diverse city...I often say, this is a very Filipino city. To know Los Angeles, you have to know Filipino culture,� Garcetti remarked. LA-Makati Sister City President Abraham Lim said that the organization hosted the event to “represent the Filipino American community in recognizing and thanking [Garcetti] for his efforts in the founding of Historic Filipinotown.� When he was still a city councilmember in 2002, Garcetti pushed for the creation of Historic Filipinotown. In his remarks, he shared the process that it took for the neighborhood to become the first official geographic designation honoring Filipinos in the U.S. — that meant unifying the local Fil-Am community. “[Historic Filipinotown] is still there and will be there for centuries to come because of Mayor Garcetti,� state Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Alameda) said. “It is important... to not be erased from history, to give our voice. We will always remember where our families took root and built a new beginning.� Other Fil-Am elected officials and leaders from various community organizations were in attendance, such as LA Deputy Mayor for Budget and Innovation Miguel Sangalang, Culver City Mayor Thomas Small, Sierra Madre Vice Mayor Rachelle Arizmendi, West Covina Coun-
cilmember James Toma, and LA Board of Public Works Commissioner Joel Jacinto. Noting that Makati has been LA’s sister city since 1992, Garcetti said he hopes to visit the Philippine city one day. “It’s time for us to see if a mayor from Los Angeles might actually come out and visit Makati City. It is on my shortlist,� the mayor added. Fil-Ams who work in City Hall, as well as the community’s contributions to the city, were also mentioned. “I was joking that the two most important things of any elected official’s life [are] time and money and so my director of scheduling is a...Filipina American as is the deputy mayor who oversees the entire budget for the city of Los Angeles. I think both may be the first Filipino Americans to hold those positions. I feel so lucky to work alongside them...We want to make sure the Filipino-American perspective is everywhere,� Garcetti said. But beyond the connection to the Fil-Am community as an elected official, Garcetti shared his personal ties to the Philippines. His grandfather Salvador Garcetti — “a dreamer before they had that term� — fought in in the Philippines during World War II and received a pathway to American citizenship. After the program, the mayor greeted attendees and was given special mementos, including framed Philippine woven fabrics and Filipino pastries. “The reason why the Philippines is more than just the friendships...it’s because I wouldn’t be here without the Philippines,� Garcetti said. n
US Navy chief visits PH, receives updates... PAGE A1 further strengthening our longstanding security cooperation,� he said. AFP chief Gen. Carlito Galvez, meanwhile, said the Philippine Navy is looking forward to future engagements with its American counterpart. “Admiral Richardson and I discussed possibilities on how the U.S. can contribute to the Philippine Navy capabilities,� Galvez said.
Part of Galvez and Richardson’s discussion included how the U.S. Navy could provide trainings and technical support to achieve knowledge in connection to maritime domain awareness. “We are optimistic that our efforts in developing our defense ties will continue towards providing mutual capability assistance, information sharing, and maritime cooperation,� the AFP chief said.
As the U.S. Navy’s senior military officer, Richardson is in charge of its command and operating efficiency. He has held the post since September 2015. Richardson is also a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, where he is the principal naval adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council and Homeland Security Council. (Patricia Lourdes Viray/Philstar.com)
ALL IN A DAY’S WORK. National Capital Region Police Office chief Guillermo Eleazar and some policemen inspect the Manila North Cemetery ahead of the observance of All Saints’ Day on Thursday, November 1. ManilaTimes.net photo by Gerard Seguia
Trump declares he can end birthright... PAGE A2 citizenship would have a devastating impact on the AAPI community by making it harder for immigrant families to integrate and pursue the American Dream,� John Santos, AAPI media director for the Democratic National Committee, offered in a statement. “This proposal is just one of many anti-immigrant ideas that have been introduced by Trump in order to distract voters from his administration’s failed policies.� The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), a Washington-based coalition of national APA groups also chimed in on the issue, interpreting the announcement as a “stunt� and reminded the president that the APA community and other communities of color
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Palace retracts military takeover... PAGE A1 security guard on duty to ensure that the rules would be followed. “Initially they would be there making their presence felt and they will assist. The mere presence of these people there would do something right, hopefully, will intimidate those corrupt people there. [Also, it will be] to assist them,� Panelo said as reported by The Manila Times. Panelo justified the deployment order by taking into consideration the “state of lawlessness� and the general welfare of the people. “Consider the general welfare of the people. And let us not forget that earlier on, the President has declared a state of lawlessness, and the provision of the Constitution says, when there is lawless violence, then the president can call out the AFP. Now
it endangers the security of our countrymen. Certainly, the president will have to do something about it,� he added. The presidential spokesperson further noted that the BOC is exhibiting a state of lawlessness that deems a military intervention necessary in accordance with the Constitution. “Now the lawless violence would certainly refer to what is happening in BoC. There is a state of lawlessness there. If you can bring in hundreds of kilos of drugs, there must be some grave wrong in that area. And there is state of lawlessness there, it violates the law, it violates the Constitution,� Panelo said. Panelo also defended the president from his critics, noting that the leader “cannot be held hostage to a particular provision (of
the Constitution), without relating to previous provisions that grant him the authority as well as the obligation and the duty to serve and to protect this nation.� Duterte’s critics aired their opposing views regarding the deployment and cited Article 16, Section 5(4) of the 1987 Constitution, which states that “no member of the armed forces in the active service shall, at any time, be appointed or designated in any capacity to a civilian position in the Government, including government-owned or controlled corporations or any of their subsidiaries.� However, Panelo responded as he cited Article 2, Sections 2 and 3 of the Constitution, which states that the primary duty of the government is “to serve and to protect the people.� n
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Bill banning corporal punishment vs kids nears approval by JANVIC
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MANILA — A children’s welfare organization is hopeful that Congress will ratify the bill that seeks to ban corporal punishment on children before the end of the year. The proposed legislation, which will promote positive discipline rather than physical and verbal abuse on children, is set for third and final reading at the House of Representatives by mid-November, according to Save the Children Philippines. If approved, it will be consolidated with the Senate version, which was approved last Oct. 8. Barring any obstacle, the organization said the consolidated bill is expected to be ratified and submitted for signature of the President by December. Alberto Muyot, chief executive officer of Save the Children Philippines, said the bill is expected to be passed amid rising cases of violence against children at home.
Citing the 2015 national baseline study on violence against children conducted by the Council for the Welfare of Children, he said three out of five children in the Philippines suffer one or two forms of violence at home, which are often perpetrated by parents, siblings or other relatives. “Parents should realize that children are not their possessions, thus, hitting them is wrong and is never acceptable,” said Muyot. “Violence begets violence… Young children who experience corporal punishment are left with feelings of fear, shame, rage, revenge and hostility.” Muyot said parents are usually outraged when other people hurt their children, but many believe that when they hit their own child, it’s proof that they care for them. He said physical and verbal punishments on children leave lifelong scars, noting that children who suffer corporal punishment face mental health issues such as depression and alcohol abuse. “Positive discipline focuses
on open communication with children, which guides them to understand that certain behaviors are acceptable, but some others are not,” he said. Existing laws only prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools and alternative care settings but not at home, where a majority of physical abuse cases occur but remain unreported, said Muyot. The proposed law would prohibit physical and verbal violence on children as a form of discipline and provide parents with support on how to discipline their children positively. Muyot said the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child cites the important role of parents in raising and disciplining their children, but it does not allow corporal punishment and other forms of violence in carrying out this responsibility. “Children must be treated with dignity and respect and not as property of their parents,” he said. ■
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UNDER two former military officers, the Bureau of Customs saw traffickers smuggle billions of pesos worth of shabu last year and in mid-2018 through the Port of Manila, home of the BOC main office. The head of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency says that over a ton of smuggled shabu has found its way to the streets of Metro Manila. ducing to a minimum human intervention and individual discretion in valuation and other Customs procedures. Equipment such as x-ray machines can also be upgraded to improve the capability to detect contraband. Reforms must come not only from within the BOC but also from the public. Politicians must also avoid pulling rank to break the law and BOC rules. Corruption is a two-way thing; those who do business with the BOC must avoid paying bribes. Many, however, are compelled to pay “facilitation fees” because of the red tape that is designed into BOC procedures precisely to compel the payment of grease money. The takeover of BOC posts by military officers must not result in worse red tape and further delays in shipment processing, which could increase the need for “facilitation fees.” The Christmas season is the busiest time for the BOC, with shipments piling up in the country’s principal port. Efficiency in BOC processes is a premium requirement at this time. Efficiency must not be compromised as military officers take crash courses on a complex system that is critical in trade and industry. (Philstar.com)
Now another retired military officer has been named BOC chief, with key Customs officials relieved and replaced — temporarily, according to Palace officials — by military officers in the active service. President Duterte has explained that unlike bureaucrats, military officers follow orders quickly and mostly without question from their commander-in-chief. The military officers will be on temporary deployment in the BOC, with their main task to ferret out the corrupt, particularly those responsible for shabu smuggling. It’s the Philippine National Police, not the military, that is carrying out the brutal Oplan Double Barrel against drug personalities. But perhaps the military presence can scare the crooks in the BOC. The scare tactic, however, must be accompanied by a relentless effort to implement structural reforms that will eliminate opportunities for corruption. Even military officers can be vulnerable to bribery, especially where massive amounts of drug money are involved. Certain former BOC officials have said that opportunities for corruption can be plugged by re-
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The Fil-Am Perspective GEL SANTOS-RELOS ONE WEEK before the consequential midterm elections — amid the news cycle being dominated by criticisms against the massacre of 11 people in a synagogue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; the sending of pipe bombs via mail to prominent Democrats critical of Trump, including news organization CNN by a Trump fanatic Filipino-Italian American; the deaths of two black men killed because of the color of their skin; and the threat of sending the military at the border to stop the asylum seekers from Central America hoping to save their families from violence and hunger in their countries — Trump is at it again, this time, reigniting the contentious issue of birthright citizenship. In an interview with Axios on HBO, the president said, “that he
Trump to subvert the Constitution by terminating birthright citizenship using an executive order has run the idea of ending birthright citizenship by his counsel and plans to proceed with the highly controversial move, which certainly will face legal challenges.” “It was always told to me that you needed a constitutional amendment. Guess what? You don’t,” Trump said, declaring he can do it by executive order. When told that’s very much in dispute, Trump replied: “You can definitely do it with an Act of Congress. But now they’re saying I can do it just with an executive order.” He continued, “We’re the only country in the world where a person comes in and has a baby, and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States ... with all of those benefits. It’s ridiculous. It’s ridiculous. And it has to end.” (More than 30 countries, mostly in the Western Hemisphere, provide birthright
citizenship.) “It’s in the process. It’ll happen ... with an executive order.” The truth and facts: Trump CANNOT terminate birthright citizenship using an executive order as this is stipulated and protected by the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” (Fourteenth Amendment,
Whom can President Duterte trust?
THE smuggling of shabu worth P11 billion into the country in August right under the very noses of our customs officials is yet another compelling evidence of the national malaise that is gripping our country today. At the root of the problem is corruption. The crime of smuggling thrives because of corruption. Corruption, however, is not exclusive to the low-ranking policemen or customs personnel, or to their superiors, or the ordinary government employees. Corruption at their level can be categorized as petty. But they are picayune compared with the corruption that is embedded or has almost become a way of life in high places in government. It is more organized, more sinister and more debilitating as it brings untold misery to our people. Smugglers masquerading as businessmen Corruption cannot thrive without the active participation of both those in government and the private sector. There are big, “successful” businessmen who are reportedly into the business of smuggling. Remember those 2,000 container vans that left the Port of Manila ostensibly for the Port of Batangas but went missing during the early months of the presidency of Noynoy Aquino? Whatever happened to that? What was the result of the
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DR. DANTE A. ANG investigation? Who was the importer? Who was the consignee? Who processed the release of the vans that reportedly contained consumer goods? As always, the same names of smugglers masquerading as businessmen come up each time the problem of smuggling gets mentioned in private discussions among members of the press and small groups of businessmen. Yet, these same smugglers-cumbusinessmen go around town flouting their illegal wealth. Their tentacles run deep and wide and spew venom that infect people in government, from the lowly customs employees, to their superiors, to investigators, to the Philippine National Police, the fiscals and the judges. I admit, however, that naming the smugglers posing as businessmen is one thing, and proving that is another. The situation is dire. We may not like it, but the reality is that our country is on the cusp of becoming another Colombia. Eighty (80)
percent of barangay (villages) in Metro Manila are under the influence of illegal drugs, according to official documents. Say what you want to say but President Duterte’s campaign against illegal drugs has effectively interdicted the country’s march to the precipice of hopelessness and despair. He is the only president in living memory who has stood up against the powerful and deadly drug syndicates. At the same time, I sympathize with the loss of countless innocent lives. One death is one death too many. Admittedly, there are loose ends in the President’s war against illegal drugs. One of them is the involvement of the rogue policemen who are members or assets of the drug syndicates in the war against illicit drugs. Some detractors accuse them of waging a war against illegal drugs only as a ruse to eliminate their “competitors.” Surely, there are ways to improve the government’s war on drugs. Foremost is the protection of the innocents and for another, to catch the “big fish,” not just the small fry. Alongside the twin concerns, there must also be a nononsense cleansing or purging of scalawags from the PNP and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. To his credit, the president has waged a war against the corrupt for he knows that the success of
Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution ) The Fourteenth Amendment was adopted on July 5, 1868, and as history.com chronicled, “was one of three amendments passed during the Reconstruction era to abolish slavery and establish civil and legal rights for black Americans.” This law has been challenged in court and upheld by the Supreme Court for more than 200 years. The only way to terminate it would be through Congress. However, despite efforts by the GOP to end birthright citizenship through bills filed in Congress, these never advanced even during the times when the House or Senate was under Republican control. TRUE. There are those who abuse this system, even among our kababayans. “Sa States ka na manganak para U.S. citizen na and anak mo at puwede kang
mapetisyon,” is an advise many Filipinos give to those who want to seek better opportunities for their families. Valid argument to look into this abuse of the system by some, but Trump’s way to do it is unconstitutional. And now the president is pushing to knowingly subvert the Constitution of the United States by issuing an executive order. CNN reported that Trump’s own party mate, House Speaker Paul Ryan, refuted in a radio interview the president’s claim that he can end the right to citizenship for the children of noncitizens and unauthorized immigrants born on U.S. soil. “As a conservative, I’m a believer in following the plain text of the Constitution and I think in this case the 14th Amendment is pretty clear,” Ryan said. Critics ask, what is Trump up to in spewing more of these anti-
immigrant statements just days ahead of the midterm elections? A desperate attempt to fire up his base to win, win, win, at the expense of dividing the country even more? Omar Jadwat, director of the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project, had this to say: “The president cannot erase the Constitution with an executive order, and the 14th Amendment’s citizenship guarantee is clear. This is a transparent and blatantly unconstitutional attempt to sow division and fan the flames of anti-immigrant hatred in the days ahead of the midterms.” ***
his war against illegal drugs is conditioned upon the elimination of the scumbags from the ranks of the police and the military. Whom can we trust? Sometime in 2001 and in the early weeks of the Arroyo Administration, I met one-on-one with the erstwhile President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on the matter of illegal drugs. At that meeting, I suggested to her to consider hiring unofficially a retired drug enforcement agent from the United States. I reasoned that while there were good, honest policemen and members of the military, the question still persisted: “Who are untainted, honest among them?” In short, “Whom can you trust?” The problem is that we are not sure who among the police and the military are not involved in the illicit trade, I said. I then explained to her the arrangement. I would talk to a retired U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, look for a group who can finance the expenses, and the outcome of the investigation would be forwarded to her directly. That way, I said, she would know the right people to tap in her campaign against illicit drugs. She would then be able to identify the PNP and AFP personnel involved in the illegal drug trade. I proceeded to suggest that she must allow me to seek an audience in my private capacity
but with her imprimatur, with the representatives of the U.S. DEA. If the plan got exposed, she could disown me, I said. Meet with US Representatives A little over a week after my meeting with President Arroyo, I met with two or three staff at the U.S. embassy. My opening statement to them was, “This is an official, yet unofficial call. The president knows I am meeting with you but that she can’t officially say so.” They understood and promised to look for a retired DEA agent and get back to me after I had explained to them that the project was so sensitive and should the project be exposed, she would “disown it.” Sure enough, after a few days, I received a call from a source from the U.S. Embassy to tell me that they had identified a retired U.S. DEA agent based in Hong Kong. He assured me that they were already set to talk to him and that he would update me on the decision of the retired agent. Meet with Chinese financiers I hurriedly assembled a group of Chinese who were concerned about the growing threat of illegal drugs to the people, especially the youth. During our first meeting in one of the Chinese restaurants in Manila, I explained the plan to them and the wisdom of hiring a retired U.S. DEA agent who would investigate and identify who among the ranks of the police
and the military were involved in the illicit drug trade. The findings would then be submitted only to the president. The group readily agreed to finance the expenses in the hiring of a retired American DEA agent. Many of them were living in fear — fear from the kidnappers, who, according to a Chinese who was present, could also be involved in illegal drugs. I also briefed them on what the U.S. representative told me over the phone. We were all gung-ho. The big disappointment Just when I thought the identity of the drug lords and their assets in the PNP and the AFP would be finally exposed, and the guilty charged in court, I received a call from my contact in the U.S. Embassy informing me that the retired U.S. DEA agent felt that the drug problem in the Philippines was too big for him to handle, saying that people in high places were directly involved. The long and short of it — the retired U.S. DEA agent was scared of the powerful figures behind the illegal drug trade that included ranking PNP, AFP and government officials. We can either support President Duterte’s war on illegal drugs or run the risk of turning our country into another Colombia. It is now or never. Corruption and illegal drugs are two sides of the same coin. (ManilaTimes.net)
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Chinese research ship ‘Kexue’ spotted in Philippine waters anew by PATRICIA LOURDES Philstar.com
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MANILA — Chinese research vessel “Kexue,” which conducted research in the Philippine eastern waters earlier this year, was again located in the country’s territorial waters. Ryan Martinson, assistant professor at China Maritime Studies Institute, posted on Twitter that the Chinese oceanographic survey ship operated less than 20 nautical miles off the coast of Mindanao on October 25. “Probably deploying (or recovering) instruments moored to the sea floor. Was it there with Manila’s permission?” Martinson said. The Department of Foreign Affairs is yet to confirm if the Chinese research ship requested for a permit to conduct research in Philippine waters. In January, the Chinese research vessel conducted marine research in waters off Eastern Luzon after securing a permit from the DFA. Kexue conducted marine exploration in the country’s eastern waters, where Philippine or Benham Rise is located, from January 24 to February 25. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang had con-
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In this Aug. 7, 2017 photo, China’s research vessel “Kexue” is prepared to set off at Chiwan Port in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. Philstar.com photo
firmed the marine scientific research in the Philippines, saying that the cooperation would further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. “We welcome Philippine scientific research institutions’ participation and would like to work with them to advance maritime practical cooperation in marine research and other fields so as to create a favorable environment for the sound, steady and sustainable development of bilateral ties,” Lu said in January. Scientists from the University of the Philippines Marine Sciences
Institute joined the marine survey of the Chinese researchers as a requirement. Rep. Gary Alejano (Magdalo Party-list) had slammed the DFA for allowing the Institute of Oceanology of Chinese Academy of Sciences to conduct research in Philippine waters earlier this year. “In particular, we should be wary on the sharing of information that will be culled from the said expedition. Filipino scientists on board should be given equal access to all results of the research activity,” Alejano said. ■
Trillanes may seek to nullify Proclamation 572 by ROBERTZON
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MANILA — Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV is contemplating on filing a motion for reconsideration before a Makati City court to nullify the validity of President Duterte’s Proclamation 572, which voided the amnesty granted to the senator. Reynaldo Robles, lawyer for Trillanes, said the Department of Justice (DOJ) is using the proclamation to invalidate the senator’s amnesty after Judge Andres Soriano of the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 148 affirmed its legality. “The DOJ is trying to use it to undermine the court’s decision,” Robles said. On Oct. 22, the court upheld the validity of Duterte’s proclamation voiding the amnesty granted to Trillanes. But the judge denied the DOJ’s petition for the issuance of
Reynaldo Robles, lawyer for Trillanes, said the Department of Justice (DOJ) is using the proclamation to invalidate the senator’s amnesty after Judge Andres Soriano of the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 148 affirmed its legality. Philstar.com photo by Geremy Pintolo
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“The prosecution’s motion for partial reconsideration shows that the President and the DOJ are overreaching. They are saying that the proclamation would nullify the decision of the court issued seven years ago,” Robles said. “If that is the intent then the proclamation should be nullified by the court because it becomes illegal and unconstitutional because the President is trying to arrogate unto himself the power to nullify previous court decisions,” he added. Soriano, handling the rebellion case of Trillanes, heard yesterday the motion for partial reconsideration of the DOJ. The court ordered Trillanes to file his comment within 15 days. Robles said they would file Trillanes’ comment before the Supreme Court on his petition questioning Duterte’s proclamation. ■
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Police, Army to work together vs terror groups in ARMM Former President Aquino: Military takeover no solution to BOC’s problems by Artemio
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Siongco in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. MAGUINDANAO — The police The 6th ID and PRO-ARMM and military agreed Tuesday to are bracing for possible attacks work together to secure areas vul- by terror groups operating in the nerable to bomb attacks by local fashion of the Islamic State after Islamic State-inspired blocs. the surrender in recent months of Major Gen. Cirilito Sobejana more than 20 militants through of the Army’s 6th Infantry Divi- local officials. sion and Chief Superintendent More than 30 IS-inspired terGraciano Mijares of the Police rorists have also been killed in Regional Office-Autonomous encounters with the military in Region in Muslim Mindanao Maguindanao and North Cotabato signed the agreement at Camp since January.
The 6th ID and PRO-ARMM will implement joint security measures to keep groups like the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, the Maute and the Ansar Al-Khilafa from moving around Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur. Chief Superintendent Eliseo Tam Rasco, Region 12 police director, and Maj. Gen. Noel Clement of the 10th ID signed a similar agreement in General Santos City on Tuesday, October 30. n
Duque, Garin face more Dengvaxia raps by JomAr
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THE Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has filed more criminal charges at the Department of Justice (DoJ) against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, his predecessor Janette Garin, and several others in connection with Dengvaxia-related deaths. PAO Chief Persida RuedaAcosta on Tuesday assisted family members of 10 alleged casualties of the vaccine in filing 10 counts of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide, torture, and violations of the Consumer Protection Act (Republic Act 7394), particularly “defective product� and “mislabeled product,� against Duque, Garin, other health officials, and officials and personnel of vaccine manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur, and its distributor Zuellig Pharma. One of the victims was Senior Police Officer 2 Vicente Arugay who was represented by his wife Mary Jane. Complainants from Cebu province included Wilson and Theresa Alcontin, Eleazar Brigoli Sr., Jiny Casona and Marilyn Teleron, Erwin and Judelin Apa, Domingo and Luzviminda Cortes, Marlon and Damasajuevesano, and Argel Sam and Lara Nina Garces. The other complainants were Antonio and Rosalinda Castroverde of Valenzuela City and Rey and Jessica Viaros of Sariaya, Quezon Province. Duque was charged in particular with obstruction of justice by Arugay and Viaros for alleged violation of Section 1B of Presidential Decree 1829 or Obstruction of Apprehension and Prosecution of Criminal Offenders for his continued refusal to give the list of those inoculated with Dengvaxia. Also charged were Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of-
FORMER President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday, October 31 understood President Rodrigo Duterte’s frustration with the graft-ridden Bureau of Customs (BOC), but urged him not to allow a military takeover of the office. Alluding to the words of the late Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Aquino said the constitutional implications of a military takeover of a government agency should not need further explanation as it was “already very specificâ€? that military officials may not hold civilian office. Aquino added that Duterte should learn from the mistakes of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and refrain from pursuing his current direction for the BoC. “Nasa Saligang Batas‌ Hindi na kailangang i-interpret, matagal nang maliwanag [na] active na military [personnel ay] hindi puwedeng madesignate sa civilian positions (It’s in the Constitution. There is no need to interpret. It is clear that active military [personnel] cannot be assigned to civilian positions),â€? he said during his
family’s visit to their late parents’ tomb at Manila Memorial Park. He said that he understood that Duterte was frustrated over the problematic agency, saying his mother, the late president Corazon Aquino, and himself experienced the painstaking upkeep that the BoC needed. “Paano ba natin patitinuin [ang mga tao sa Customs]? Paano ba tayo magtatalaga ng mga tao diyan nang maayos na ang suweldo, na hindi na matutukso problema nga paano kung sila yong maimpluwensiyahan ng mga matagal na diyan na noong araw pa? (How can we make it right for Customs. How can we put people there with good salaries who will not be influenced. Problem is, what if they will be influenced by those who have been there for the longest time?)� he said. Last Monday, Duterte ordered the military to take over Customs days after he sacked all officials of the office. “We cannot just move on because we want to be lawfully correct so we have to take things
slowly. But with this kind of games that they are playing, dirty games, I am forced now to ask the Armed Forces to take over,� Duterte said in his remarks during the birthday celebration of former Foreign Affairs secretary Alan Peter Cayetano in Davao. Duterte last week moved Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeùa to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda), and replaced him with Maritime Industry Authority Chief Rey Leonardo Guerrero, amid the controversy over an alleged missing shipment of P11 billion worth of shabu that was supposed to have been hidden in magnetic lifters in August. He gave Guerrero the freedom to appoint his officials. Aquino said he pitied the military officers who would be designated to take over Customs, as they would only serve to monitor the agency because the Constitution dictates that a military officer would be powerless in a civilian position. (Neil Servallos/ManilaTimes.net)
Immigration denies request to extend Patricia Fox’s... Public Attorney’s Office chief Persida Rueda-Acosta talks to journalists as relatives of alleged Dengvaxia victims hold photos of their loved ones during a rally at the Department of Justice building in Manila. ManilaTimes.net photo by Rene Dilan
ficials and personnel Vicente Belizario Jr., Kenneth Hartigan-Go, Gerardo Bayugo, Lyndon Lee Suy, Irma Asuncion, Julius Lecciones, Joyce Ducusin, Rosalind Vianzon, Maria Lourdes Santiago, and Melody Zamudio; Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) officials Socorro Lupisan and Maria Rosario Capeding; Sanofi corporate directors and officers Carlito Realuyo, Sanislas Camart, Jean Louis Grunwald, Jean-Francois Vacherand, Conchita Santos, Jazel Anne Calvo, Pearl Grace Cabali, and Marie Esther de Antoni; and Zuellig’s Kasigod Jamias, Michael Becker, Ricardo Romulo, Imran Babar Chugtai, Raymund Azurin, Nilo Badiola, John Stokes Davison, Marc Franck, Ashley Gerard Antonio, Ana Liza Peralta, Rosa Maria Chua, Danilo Cahoy, Manuel Concio 3rd, Roland Goco, and Ma. Visitacion Barreiro. In February this year, the Volunteers Against Crime and Cor-
ruption and Vanguard of the Philippine Constitution Inc. filed charges at the DoJ against Garin, former president Benigno Aquino 3rd and former Budget secretary Florencio Abad for their alleged involvement in the purchase of P3.5 billion worth of Dengvaxia and the implementation of a massive vaccination program under which more than 800,000 school children were inoculated with the anti-dengue vaccine. They were charged with technical malversation for conspiring to unlawfully effect the release of savings from the fiscal year 2015 Mutual Benefit Personnel Fund and use the same to augment the anti-dengue immunization program. The respondents were also charged with multiple homicide and physical injuries through negligence under the Revised Penal Code by the family of the victims of the deadly vaccine. n
PAGE A5 The order denying the extension of Fox’s visitor’s visa cited the Board of Comissioners’ previous resolution finding “substantial evidence that Fox was present and had actively participated in political activities.� According to the order “Fox never represented her petitioner, The Sisters of Our Lady of Sion, in the activities she participated in.� They said further that she was seen holding banners or wearing shirts representing left-aligned groups such as Karapatan, UMA, Pamalakaya, Amihan, KMP/Anakpawis. Fox was first arrested last April 16 on grounds that she participated in activities by the political and human rights organizations mentioned. She has repeatedly said that she has never participated in partisan activities. Fox to leave country on November 3 Shortly after receiving this latest decision to deny the extension of Fox’s temporary visitor’s visa, her lawyers said in a statement that she would be leaving the country voluntarily on November 3. “Under the circumstances, she is compelled to leave under
strong protest,� Fox’s counsel said in a statement. She is being represented by lawyers from the National Union of People’s Lawyers and Sentro para sa Tunay na Repormang Agraryo. “Sister Fox will leave the Philippines with a clear conscience that she has done nothing wrong and illegal during her 27 years of stay in the country,� the statement continued. Faith-based non-governmental organization Solidarity with the Poor Network condemned the order denying Fox’s extension. “She is leaving the country under protest and would continue to advocate for the human rights of Filipino people, even outside the country, especially its marginalized sectors such as the peasants, workers, and indigenous peoples who are under a tyrannical regime,� the organization said in the statement. Former Palace spokesperson Harry Roque initially said Fox’s arrest was an error last April. But shortly after, President Rodrigo Duterte himself admitted having Fox investigated for her supposed political activities. “It was not the military who arrested the nun,� Duterte he told reporters in April. “It was upon my
orders implemented by the Bureau of Immigration, and I take full responsibility legal or otherwise for this incident,� he also said. He added: “I ordered her to be investigated. Not deported at once. Not arrested but invite her to an investigation for disorderly conduct. The Philippine laws provide that I can deport you, or refuse you entry if you are an undesirable alien.� On September 18 and 19, the 71-year-old nun testified against Duterte at the International People’s Tribunal in Belgium through a video recording. When asked about her alleged participation in human rights protests and rallies while in the country under a missionary visa last September, Fox said that she equated religious activity with standing up for human rights. “As a human being, especially as a religious, we have to stand with the oppressed and what I was doing was listening to... the workers who are just asking to be [regularized]... the tribal people who are being sent off their land,� she said. “So to me, it’s a human rights issue. To me, it’s what you do as a human rights defender, particularly as a religious.� n
Pilgrimage to Some of ITALY’s Highlights and Miracles of the Eucharist 6SLULWXDO 'LUHFWRU 5(9 -2(/ %8*$6 ĹĄ 1RYHPEHU WR 1RYHPEHU 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 0RQ Ĺ&#x; 86$ 520( 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 7XHV Ĺ&#x; 5RPH Upon our arrival in Rome, our Tour Escort will welcome us to Italy. Rome is the heart, home and the spiritual capital of over one billion Catholics all over the world. After a short panoramic orientation of this Eternal City to us Roman Catholics, we will have our dinner and overnight rest at this great ancient City. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN ROME (BB,D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY :HG Ĺ&#x; 5RPH 3DSDO $XGLHQFH 5RPH This morning before we continue with our tour, we will have a Papal Audience. Then after, we will visit the famous Coliseum and see the Forum, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, one of the best preserved ancient monuments in the world. Celebrate the Holy Eucharist at St Peter Basilica St Joseph Chapel .Short stop in Trevi Fountain, before heading to our Hotel. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN ROME (BB,D)
'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 7KXUV Ĺ&#x; 5RPH %DVLOLFDV We will visit the Vatican Museum this morning and the Sistine Chapel to admire the awesome masterpieces of Michaelangelo, and even ancient Greek and Roman artists. the largest church in Roman Catholicism, St. Peter’s Basilica. Holy Eucharist at ST Mary Major, Followed by visit of the Basilica. We continue to visit the rest of the major Basilicas within the walls of Rome, and St. John Lateran, St Paul Outside the Wall. We will also pray at the Scala Santa or the Holy Stairs. St. Helena transported the steps from Jerusalem; the same steps that Christ ascended to receive Pilate’s unjust condemnation. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN ROME (BB,D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY )UL Ĺ&#x; 5RPH 6DQ *LRYDQQL 5RWRQGR 2018 is the 100th Anniversary of the stigmatization of St Pio. Church Will have Monthly Pastoral Program of Activities for the whole year. San Giovanni Rotondo, the home of St Padre Pio of Pietrelcina from 28 July, 1916 until his death on 23 September, 1968. Enjoy the drive going to San Giovanni, after we check in our Hotel. vWe visit the Shrines of St Padre Pio of Pietralcina as well as the places associated with him, such as the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace that contains his tomb. Here, we spend some time meditating, see his room, his confessional box and the cruciďŹ x that gave him his supernatural Crucifying stigmata, Celebrate Holy Eucharist (Hotel Gran Paradiso) DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN San Giovanni Rotondo (BB,D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 6DW Ĺ&#x; 6$1 *,29$11, 52721'2 This Morning we visit the new and Modern Basilica of St Padre Pio, See his uncorrupt body. Celebrate Holy Eucharist Spend some time meditating in this awesome Basilica. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO (Hotel Gran Paradiso)
'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 6XQ Ĺ&#x; 6DQ *LRYDQQL 5RWRQGR /DQFLDQR /RUHWR MASS AND BREAKFAST. We arrive at Lanciano, famous for the Miracle of the Eucharist. Near the Piazza Plebiscito, the Miracle is inside the Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle. The miracle took place during the 8th century when a Basiline monk doubted the Real Presence of our Lord in the Eucharist. He found himself holding the host that had changed into Real Flesh and the Wine on the altar had changed into Real Blood. We continue our pilgrimage to the great Marian shrine of Loreto to see the famous sacred home of the most Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Since 1294 the holy home has been located inside the Basilica of Loreto. Celebrate Holy Eucharist in Lanciano. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN Assisi. 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 0RQ Ĺ&#x; /RUHWR $VVLVL Today we explore the hilltop birthplace of St Francis of Assisi. In the Crypt of St Francis Basilica lies the tomb of one of the most humble and beloved Saints of all times, St. Francis of Assisi, Holy Eucharist at the Crypt of St. Francis See the Basilica of St Clare, with her incorrupt body, and the little Church of St. Damiano and its CruciďŹ x from which Jesus spoke to Francis about his mission in 1206: “Go, Francis, and rebuild my house, which as you see is falling into ruin.â€? We visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, located in the lower plains of Assisi, and the place where the miracle of the Eucharist of Assisi took place in 1240. The small Church of the Porziuncola is inside the Basilica itself. Pope Honorius III granted a plenary indulgence for those entering this humble Church on August 1st and 2nd every year, with Confession, reception of the Eucharist and no attachment to venial sins. (BB,D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 7XHV Ĺ&#x; $VVLVL 6LHQD )ORUHQFH We will spend half day in Siena. Begin in the old town center with a visit to the Basilica of San Domenico. Built in the 13th century, it is a treasure chest of the Renaissance art and dedicated to St Catherine of Siena. You will learn about the city’s history while admiring it’s cathedrals, Museum, and libraries .Also you will admire the famous piazza del Campo, one of Europe’s great medieval squares. Continue to Florence. (BB,D) We start with a guided walking tour of Florence, this fascinating city with its Piazza, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist. Rest of the day free (BB,D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY :HG Ĺ&#x; )ORUHQFH 5RPH Leave Florence around 2PM Arrived Rome almost dinner time (BB.D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 7KXUV Ĺ&#x; 5RPH 86$ End of our wonderful Pilgrimage
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Gina Ortiz Jones could be the first Filipina in Congress By MOMAR
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FOUR Filipino Americans have a chance to make history and be elected to the United States Congress in the upcoming midterm elections next month. Jennifer Zimmerman, who immigrated to the United States 25 years ago, will face Republican Matt Gaetz for Florida’s District 1 seat. Zimmerman — or Dr. Z as she is known in her community — was born in the Philippines to a father who was a prisoner of war during World War II and a mother who was not allowed by her father to attend school. The eldest of six children, Zimmerman received a full academic scholarship to attend the University of the Philippines, where she majored in Zoology. She obtained her medical degree at the University of the East before moving to the United States where she completed her residency training in Pediatrics at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York. Zimmerman has been a resident of Florida since 1997. TJ Cox, another congressional candidate, is up against a three term Republican for California’s 21st Congressional District, which covers a large part of San Joaquin Valley in Central California. Cox’s mother Perla De Castro migrated from the Philippines, while his father, who is mixed Chinese and European, migrated from China. Also running for a congressional seat in California is Cristina Osmena, a great granddaughter of Sergio Osmena, the second President of the Philippines. She and her family moved to California when she was only 6 years old. Her family opposed, then fled the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, according to her website. Osmena is running against a Democratic stalwart, Jackie Speier, whose political career spans nearly four decades. Speier has been representing California’s 14th Congressional District, which in-
EARLY VOTE: OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 2 ELECTION DAY: NOVEMBER 6 For voting locations visit www.DinaTitus.com Gina Ortiz Jones is running to become the first Iraq War veteran (who served under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell) and Filipina American to represent the 23rd Congressional District of Texas.
@dinatitus cludes most of San Mateo County, since 2008. Making history Gina Ortiz Jones will be up against incumbent, two-term Representative Will Hurd in Texas. If she wins this tightly-contested battle, she will make history in the United States by becoming the first Filipina-American to be elected to the US Congress and the first openly gay, first Iraq War veteran and first woman House representative from the 23rd District of Texas. “This is an election that is going to be based on our values. If you think your values align with a president who calls immigrants animals, somebody that is okay with separating families at the border and holding them like
animals,” said Ortiz Jones as she delivered a short speech recently before members of the Filipino American community in New York. Since winning the primaries, Ortiz Jones has been through an extremely busy schedule, raising funds and campaigning for votes. “This is a district that Hillary won by three points and so that means we have to travel the district extensively and we will continue travelling this massive district to talk to as many voters as possible, explaining to them what is on the line, the real choice that is available to them in November and why I am best suited to represent them,” she explained. The candidate also expressed PAGE B3
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Andi Eigenmann, the ‘Probinsyana’ OPM icon Rico J. Puno takes a final bow at 65 by Arlo
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ANDI Eigenmann is one of a kind. Unlike her colleagues who find pleasure in hoarding material things (jewelry, branded accessories, etc.), she has “downsized” (read: “simplified”) life by selling most of the properties she had acquired through her showbiz earnings and retreated to the countryside, initially in Baler, Quezon, where she met her (now ex-boyfriend) Emilio Arambulo and where she’s reportedly building a house; and then to Siargao where she has found not just a new paradise but also a new boyfriend, Philmar Alipayo, a champion surfer resident of the island. Taking a break from her leisurely provincial life, Andi was lured back to the limelight by Viva Films and ALIUD Entertainment to star in “All Souls Night,” an ImaginePerSecond Halloween thriller conceptualized by Yam Laranas and co-directed by Aloy Adlawan and Jules Katanyag. (Laranas is the director of another thriller, Aurora, an official 2018 Metro Manila Filmfest entry starring
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Anne Curtis.) “All Souls Night” follows the story of Shirley (Andi), an allaround housemaid who answered an ad for a quick three-day job
RICO J. Puno, one of the country’s Original Pilipino Music icons, died of heart failure on Tuesday, October 30, at the age of 65. The singer’s passing was announced by his sister-in-law, concert producer Anna Puno, on Instagram. “Numbed with grief, I would like to call on all entertainers in the OPM industry as well as his worldwide fans to stop for a moment and say a prayer for one of the most respected singers in the country,” she posted. “I cannot help but say it was serendipitous that Starmedia (her production company) prepared a solo 40th anniversary concert for him and a U.S. tour with the OPM stalwarts and colleagues just recently. Little did I know that this [was] his final bow in the live entertainment world. We will forever miss the Total Entertainer but his Photo from Instagram/@andieigengirl songs will forever be cherished in our hearts,” she wrote. to take care of a sick man. Ellen, Despite his failing health, the the hospitable wife, readily tells legendary singer had been booked Shirley the three important house for concerts through February rules: 1). Keep the doors and win- 2019. PAGE B4 Anna said the artist had himself admitted at the St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig City on Monday, October 29, after experiencing difficulty in breathing. “[Once] he was in the hospital, they didn’t let him go. He went straight to the ICU. He was revived at first, then he was OK, but when everybody left, he had heart failure. They were trying to revive him for the second time, but he didn’t make it [anymore],” she told CNN Philippines. In 2015, Puno had open heart surgery after suffering a heart attack. He underwent angioplasty to reopen his blocked arteries in
December 2017, and received a pacemaker months later. His health started deteriorating in April, but Puno managed to be on the ABS-CBN variety program “It’s Showtime” as one of the judges in the widely followed “Tawag Ng Tanghalan” segment. Born Enrico de Jesus Puno on Feb. 13, 1953, Rico J as he came to be known broke through the music scene in the 1970s with his rendition of Barbra Streisand’s hit single, “The Way We Were.” Puno struck gold with his unique cover, effectively launching his trademark singing style which incorporated Filipino lyrics and spoken lines within the English originals. From there, Puno came out with songs that are now considered OPM classics — “Kapalaran.” “Buhat,” “May Bukas Pa,” “Macho Gwapito,” “Lupa,” “Ang Tao’y Marupok,” “Sorry Na Pwede Ba,” and “Magkasuyo Buong Gabi,” a duet with Elissa Chan. Dubbed as OPM’s “Total Entertainer,” Puno’s last live performance in the country saw him sharing the stage with fellow veteran singers Imelda Papin, Hajji Alejandro and Pilita Corralas at the “Aliw@40: The Ruby Anniversary Concert” on October 4. Shortly after, he appeared in what would be his last press conference on October 18 for a November 23 concert with comediennes Marissa Sanchez and Giselle Sanchez titled “Sana Tatlo Ang Puso” at The Theater at Solaire. Puno also dipped his hands in politics, becoming Makati City councilor in 1998. He was reelected through 2007 to complete the three allowable terms. He ran but lost in his bid for vice mayor in 2010. He won anew as councilor in 2016. He filed his
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certificate of candidacy for reelection this month. Malacañang paid tribute to the singer. Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo offered the government’s condolences to the family of Puno, whom he called his “personal friend.” “We express our condolences to a legend that is Rico J. Puno. He has contributed a lot to the music industry,” Panelo told reporters. Makati City also mourned Puno’s passing. “On behalf of the city government and the people of Makati, I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family,” Mayor” Mar-Len Abigail Abby” Binay said. Binay lauded Puno’s legacy as a singer, actor, comedian and television host . “Rico J was the ultimate entertainment package. He not only soothed the soul with his timeless music, but also lifted up the spirit with his effortless humor,” she said. Puno is survived by his former wife, Doris T. Puno, and eight children.
Bretman rocks Darna costume for Halloween
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FILIPINO-American social media personality Bretman Rock once again made buzz online as he donned the well-loved Filipino superheroine costume, Darna, in this year’s Halloween. The Ilocano-born Rock said he chose Darna as his costume as he always identified with her given the superheroine’s personality. He also described Darna as “a picture of a strong Filipino woman.” “This year I wanted to pay tribute to My Filipino Super Hero – Darna,” Rock wrote on his Instagram post. “Growing up I watched all of her Shows and Movies and I have always identified with her,” he added. Darna is a fictional female superhero
character created by comic artist Mars Ravelo. Her human form is Narda who is known for swallowing a magic white stone as she transforms into a fierce superheroine clad in a red and gold sexy two-piece outfit by shouting “Darna!” Rock, known for being a beauty influencer and for his humorous posts, uploaded video of him showing off his Darna costume across his social media accounts. He even used Kamikazee’s “Narda” as background music as he modeled the superheroine costume. The video has since been viewed by over 1.7 million times on Instagram, over 133,000 times on Facebook and more than 780,000 on Twitter. (Philstar.com)
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Pia Wurtzbach gets her Miss Universe body back Gina Ortiz Jones could be the first... by MJ
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#BringSexyBach, Pia Wurtzbach really did, following a promise that after a year of letting go a bit, she’d shape up again into her Miss Universe bod. her social media platforms are smoking hot these days, and best of all, Queen P is even sharing fitness routines and healthy habits to inspire her followers. her voluptuously fit silhouette had jaws dropping at the last aBScBn Ball, and before the weekend, she was launched as a liquor brand’s 2019 calendar girl. asked what made her decide to get fit and even more fab, one of the most beautiful women in the world replied, “Well one day i woke up and said that i choose to
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be healthier for myself because it Hindi na ako bibitaw! hahaha! it’s makes me feel good. and if i can a healthy lifestyle that i’m getting do it so can other people right? used to that’s working for me.”
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invested most of your earnings? No regrets? “i sold the luxury items that i felt had no purpose in my life anymore. i kept those with sentimental value and the timeless pieces i know i’d always love to have or wear. What’s the point in having 200 pairs of high heels when you live in the island half of the time? hahahaha!!! if there’s something i regret, it’s ever buying those things.” Describe a typical day of your life “out there.” “i wake up super early, sometimes to catch the sunrise by walking to the cloud 9 Tower. i go surf, have breakfast, go surf again or watch my friends catch lunch! cook with all our friends and eat together, hang around or go around (there’s so much to see), take walks or visit new cafés around town, head to the ocean to surf some more, watch the beautiful sunset, exchange stories with island family and friends, and head to bed feeling super fulfilled.” What about your daughter Ellie, who’s taking care of her while you are away? And what’s the role of Jake Ejercito, Ellie’s dad? “Jake and i share time with ellie. She studies in Manila and since school has begun she has to be with her dad and then half of the time i would be in the city with her. But not like before anymore. now nobody ever knows if i’m in town because it’s just all about me and ellie when i’m in town. no publicity.”
Everybody thought that you were turning your back on showbiz. What made you change your mind? “actually, i didn’t really change my mind about anything. i quit showbiz, in a sense, because i felt that i was not fit for that lifestyle. But i’ll always be an actress. i’ll always love filmmaking. i’ve always said that it’s not about turning my back; it’s just that i didn’t want it to be my whole life anymore.” What’s so interesting about All Souls Night that it brought you back to acting? “For one, it’s a horror film. and i love horror films just like a lot of Pinoys do. and second, it’s a story with a strong female main character. i appreciate how the creators want to present a story that shows that we don’t need a male lead, or a man to fight for us or to get through such obstacles. We can protect and defend ourselves just as much as men can.” Describe your role and what you find attractive about it. “Shirley is a strong, independent college student who accepted a side job to be a household assistant in order to help pay for her tuition for the coming semester. i love how when faced with the problem, it wasn’t just about saving herself, or simply getting through it. She made sure to help the people around her and create a solution that would put an end to the problem.” Are you back for good or are you going back to Siargao? “i will keep going back and forth for now.”
PAGE B1 to feeling a little pressure, especially knowing what’s on the line if she wins. “i would be honored to be the first but it is important that i am not going to be the last because i am only here because of the opportunity my community, my country afforded for me. This is very much about protecting those opportunities for others that are just as talented, just as hungry and need a little bit of help,” Ortiz Jones said. Ortiz Jones believes that it is districts like theirs, which is key to flipping the house. The 23rd District runs from San antonio to el Paso and about 538 miles across, roughly the distance from Manhattan to raleigh in north carolina. Forty percent of the U.S. border with Mexico is in this district. it is a majority minority district, something that this country will be in 2040. On October 1, former President Barack Obama endorsed Ortiz Jones and other Texas Democrats. “Our incredible array of candidates up and down the ticket, all across the country, make up a movement of citizens who are younger, more diverse, more female than ever before,” Obama said in a news release. “They’re americans who aren’t just running against something, but for something. They’re running to expand opportunity and restore the honor and compassion that should be the essence of public service.” Why she’s running Ortiz Jones’ story started 40 years ago when her mother, Victorina Ortiz came to the United States. a graduate of the University of the Philippines Diliman, she be-
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that took me to Boston University,” Ortiz Jones said. She then went to the air Force to serve as an intelligence officer and was deployed to iraq in the time of “Don’t ask, Don’t Tell”. She also served in the intelligence community for a decade advising on operations in africa and Latin america. Ortiz Jones recently wrapped up her career in the executive Office of the President working on economic and national security issues. “i’ve been honored to serve our country in and out of uniform in a number of different ways - the frontline in iraq, the frontline in africa and the frontline of what i think to be the most important portfolio moving forward, how do we understand our economic and national security interests,” she said. While working at the White house, she would sometimes pinch herself when she would walk into the executive Office because she knows that not a lot of kids would go from reduced lunch to the executive Office of the President. “i studied hard and worked hard but my country and my community invested in me. That is what this race is about,” she emphasized. One of her earliest memories is quizzing her mom on her naturalization test and right to this day, she says she remembers Patrick henry said ‘give me liberty or give me death.’ “We are being tested as americans. What does it mean for us? What kind of future do our children deserve? i am stepping up Gina Ortiz Jones with (from left) actress and martial artist Diana Lee Inosanto and to serve again. i look forward to restauarateur and White House appointee Billy Dec. winning this race,” she said. came a domestic helper because that was the available opportunity for her then to chase her own american dream. “Like so many people that you and i know, they humbled themselves and came here in that capacity. She would go on to raise my younger sister and i by herself and we were reminded every single day that our trajectory in life was in so small part to be born in this country,” she said. This is why she went into public service while her younger sister is in the U.S. navy, a proud member of the “Filipino mafia” there. her current beliefs, she says, were shaped by how she was raised. “Why do i think reduced lunch is important? Because i needed it at some point. Why do i think subsidized housing is important? Because i needed it at one point. all of those were critical investments - not handouts, investments - that allowed me to earn a fouryear air Force/rOTc scholarship
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Nora: Does one have to be subservient Kris Aquino hints of possibly signing with GMA to gov’t to become a nat’l artist by Jan
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“Let’s all move on… If God does not will it, it will not happen.” this was the gist of the official statement of veteran actress Nora Aunor, who was once again excluded from the list of 2018 National Artist awardees. President Rodrigo Duterte conferred on seven individuals the National Artist award on Wednesday, and the veteran actress was conspicuously not among them. “Just let it be,” said Aunor, addressing her supporters, whom she calls Noranians, and members of the show biz press. “Let’s just forget about it, move on and start anew with our goal to do good for others.” Aunor, however, admitted that she felt bad about the Malacañang decision. “I’m sad for my Noranians and for all my friends who had helped, believed and fought for me since I joined the business through ‘tawag ng tanghalan’ … 51 years [ago].” she added that life goes on for her, whether or not she is declared a national artist. “I’m thankful to God because I still have work and am still being idolized and loved by my supporters and friends who cared for and defended me endlessly.” Aunor was first recommended to be a national artist in 2014,
during the term of former president Benigno s. Aquino III, who rejected her nomination due to her alleged links to illegal drugs while in the United states. “I was shocked when I learned that he removed my name from the list. I asked myself why. this happened even though I’ve repeatedly said that the drug case against me was untrue,” she stressed. Aunor said she had opted to keep quiet then. the actress was again nominated for the same award recently. sabrina tan, project coordinator of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) said Aunor had earned an “automatic” nomination because she was already previously nominated. the members of the joint boards of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the NCCA are tasked to submit a list of names to the Office of the President for possible proclamation as national artists. “What happened to me during PNoy’s time happened again during the Duterte administration,” Aunor pointed out. “I asked myself once again, ‘What does it really take to be a national artist?’ What are the criteria that the NCCA and CCP go by? Why did they include me if they thought I was not worthy to be one, in the first place? Does one have to be obsequious to the administration
AFteR singer Regine Velasquez’s much publicized transfer from GMA to ABs-CBN recently, GMA has reported that “Queen of All Media” Kris Aquino hinted of a television return. In a “Life Update” video posted on her account on Youtube, Kris admitted that she misses television appearances. Aquino said that if a network will just give her a limited time to shoot every week, she will gladly accept the offer, so she can have time to balance work with personal life. “I do. I miss tV, but tV requires long hours and I cannot give that,” she said. Nonetheless, if a network will allow her to shoot just once a week, Kris will grab the chance Nora Aunor
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to get this award?” In a statement sent to the Inquirer, Aunor also said: “In my opinion, we do have pillars in this industry, those who have served as its vanguards, who are truly deserving of the award, just like (the late comedian) Dolphy. I was just lucky to have achieved things as an artist and singer, and that a lot of people took notice.” she ended her message by addressing her loyal Noranians. she said: “For now, I can only offer you ‘Onanay’ (her drama series on GMA 7). Don’t forget to watch it. I love you all.”
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“AsIA’s songbird” Regine Velasquez teased her Instagram followers with her new show in ABs-CBN. the singer and actress posted a photo of the new show in which she will presumably serve as judge: “Idol Philippines.” “soon!!!! #idolphilippines” she wrote in the caption. Apart from the reality singing contest, reports said Regine is scheduled to sing the official theme song of the ABs-CBN’s upcoming teleserye “the General’s Daughter,” starring Angel Locsin, and will sing the station’s Christmas ID. ABs-CBN is the third network that will show the Philippines’ version of one of the most successful singing competition franchises of all time. “Philippine Idol” was aired in 2006 on tV5, while “Pinoy Idol” was aired on GMA in 2008. During her “Gandang Gabi Vice” guesting last sunday, Regine jokingly told the show’s host, Vice Ganda, that if the latter will decide to take a break from show business for a while, she is willing to replace him in the talk show and will rename it “Gandang Gabi Velasquez.” Vice, however, kiddingly told Regine that it was a bad joke because the network management might take it seriously, drawing laughter from the studio audience.
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especially if she will team up with Jessica soho or Willie Revillame, who are now both signed with GMA network. “there are two people that I have not had a chance to work with that I love to work with. One is Jessica soho and the other one is Willie Revillame,” she said. “Kung magkaroon man anytime in the future and if it is just once a week, I’d grab it. Magmamakaawa ako sa doctor ko sa singapore, ‘yung health certification, pirmahan niya,” she added. Kris described soho as professional and always nice to her. “she was always nice to me. And I got to work with her actually way, way back noong nagkaroon ng Japanese Royal Wedding, nagalingan talaga ko sa kanya from before,” she said of the veteran
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news anchor. Kris or GMA, however, have not yet officially confirmed if they are going to work together.
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AFteR appearing in such ABsCBN shows as “AsAP” and FPJ’s “Ang Probinsyano,” Janno Gibbs is now a certified Kapamilya singer as he recently signed up with the network’s music label star Music. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the singer-actor and comedian whose tandem with Ogie Alcasid, via small Brothers, was born in ABs-CBN. His return marks an exciting turn of his career with him articulating that it’s a good time to push himself to do something different. “I think I need to shake things up. I need to challenge myself.” By challenging himself, Janno is bent on making his song compositions relevant to what are trending in this day and age of millennials. Apparently, many people from the said generation are clueless that he is the son of veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez. Janno could only laugh about it and said that he knew the reason why “because some would say, ‘Ay, bakit mestizo (si Ronaldo)?’ or ‘Ay, bakit hindi matangos?’ Pero ito (referring to his nose) naman matangos, malapad lang (laughs).” What cannot be denied is that Janno is the dad of two beautiful daughters Alyssa and Gab with wife Bing Loyzaga. the proud father shared some similarities with his daughters.
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“the coolness and vanity, they got them from me obviously. the make-up styling and fashion, they would often tell they got them from me. I never had a stylist ever since. I do my own make-up. Alyssa is a lot more like Bing in looks but her character is very me. Si Gabby medyo hawig ko, hawig ng sister ko si Melissa pero ugali ng mommy n’ya.” He also revealed that Alyssa is now engaged without him feeling any sadness about the reality of his daughters starting a family of their own someday. “I think it was very easy for me to accept because the boyfriend (of Alyssa) has been part of the family for years already.” even before, Janno was used to seeing suitors of her daughters visiting them at home. thus, he welcomes the idea of becoming a grandfather in the near future by humorously telling
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that being a lolo won’t affect his looks. His being young at heart also reflects in his first single Feeling JKL under star Music. “Feeling JKL actually means feeling JaDine, KathNiel and LizQuen, the loveteams I mentioned in the song that I also composed. If you listen to the song, it speaks of love appropriate for my age because I am telling that I’m not young anymore but whenever I’m with my love, it feels like the first time.” He continued by singing, “Feeling JaDine ‘pag ikaw ang kapiling. Feeling ko ako’y si Daniel at ikaw si Kathryn, feeling LizQuen like I’m young all over again ‘coz whenever I’m with you feels like the first time…” At the end of the song, Janno said that he also mentioned other loveteams like MayPAGE B6
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Your Immigration Solution ATTY. DEVIN CONNOLLY A NON-CITIZEN who is granted permanent resident status (green card) based on their marriage will only be granted conditional permanent resident status if they have been married less than two years at the time their application is approved. Conditional resident status is nearly identical to permanent resident status. However, a major distinction is that the conditional resident’s status is only granted for two years. It expires on the second anniversary of having been granted permanent resident status. In order to prevent the automatic termination of their status, the conditional resident and their petitioning spouse are required to file a joint petition in the 90-day period preceding the second anniversary of the date the non-citizen became a conditional resident. A joint petition requires the conditional resident and their spouse to prove that their marriage is “bonafide.” The term “bonafide” refers to a marriage between two people who had the intent to establish a life together. This can be contrasted from a “sham” marriage, where the only purpose of the marriage is for one of the parties to obtain an immigration benefit. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will obviously only remove the conditions on a person’s residency when that person has sufficiently demonstrated they are in a bonafide marriage. The conditional resident and their spouse should therefore attach sufficient documentation proving the validity and bonafides of the marriage. Despite the requirement for a conditional resident to file a joint petition with their spouse, it is sad reality that marriages are sometimes terminated before they reach their second anniversary. In these instances it is not pos-
Immigrant Living: 101 and Beyond MONETTE ADEVA MAGLAYA (Continued from last week’s issue …) “Pay attention, Icarus. Stick close behind me and watch your altitude. Fly too low and the sea with its moisture will make your wings too heavy. Fly too high and the heat of the sun will melt the wax in your wings. Take heed and stay close.” Icarus nodded agreement but he was far too excited and his mind was already in the sky. Daedalus took off flapping his wings faster and faster to get vertical lift-off and escape gravity. Icarus followed suit and took off shortly after. As they flew, the people on the ground in Crete watched in amazement wondering whether the winged creatures are the gods themselves flying. Icarus trailed his father closely at first, following his flight pattern and struggling to take heed of his father’s admonitions. But feeling an overwhelming sense of growing power in his ability to fly, reveling in his freedom and giving in to his impetuous, youthful nature, Icarus deviated a little at first, taking little swoops and side trips and catching up with his father who was intently flying on a steady speed and altitude. As Icarus swooped, dived and indulged frivolously in his aerial acrobatics, Icarus soon forgot his father’s words and flew higher and higher towards the noonday
Health@Heart PHILIP S. CHUA, MD, FACS, FPCS HERE are some remarkable, educational, and attention-grabbing bits of medical and general factoid that could enrich your cerebral armamentarium: • Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) starts when a child is five or six years of age, and not after fifty. • Cholesterol and saturated fats (from pork, beef, eggs and other dairy products) have killed more people around the world than all the battles and wars combined. • Rice, almost like sugars and sweets, has a high glycemic index, which makes it unhealthy. Eating rice frequently increases the risk for the development of metabolic and cardiovascular illnesses down the line. Healthy lifestyle now includes super low carbohydrate and high protein (plus generous vegetables and nuts, virgin olive oil) diet.
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Removing the conditions on your permanent resident status sible to file a joint petition. There may be other reasons as well why a joint petition is not possible, such as because the conditional resident’s spouse has passed away or because they refuse to sign a joint petition. The USCIS therefore allows the conditional resident to request a waiver of the joint filing requirement. The Immigration and Nationality Act permits requests for waivers to be granted in the following situations: (1) the marriage was entered into in good faith but the qualifying marriage has been terminated; (2) the non-citizen will suffer extreme hardship if removed to their native country; and (3) the marriage was entered into good faith but the non-citizen was subject to battery or extreme cruelty during the marriage. A good faith waiver requires the conditional resident to demonstrate that the marriage was not entered into solely for immigration benefits. Rather, they must prove that they entered into the marriage with the intention of creating a life together with their ex-spouse. The USCIS will deny the waiver request unless the conditional resident is able to submit sufficient evidence of the bonafides of the marriage. Also, a good faith marriage waiver can only be granted after the marriage is terminated. This sometimes causes problems for the conditional resident because they may be in the middle of a divorce when it is time to file a petition. However, an experienced immigration attorney will be sure to file the request for a waiver prior to the conditional resident’s status being terminated while also making sure that the request is accepted. An extreme hardship waiver requires the conditional resident to establish that they would suffer extreme hardship if deported from the U.S. The USCIS will only consider hardship to the conditional resident that arose
during the conditional status period. There are many examples of hardship, including the separation of family members, inability to treat their medical conditions outside the U.S., or lack of employment opportunities in their native country. Finally, a conditional resident may also request a waiver of the joint filing requirement based on the extreme cruelty they were subjected to by their spouse. Extreme cruelty often includes physical violence at the hands of their spouse, but it does not have necessarily have to include physical violence. Extreme cruelty also includes psychological and emotional abuse. Though extreme cruelty based on psychological and emotional abuse is often difficult to establish, it may still be done through well-drafted declarations and detailed psychological evaluation. If a non-citizen believes they have suffered extreme cruelty, it is important for them to seek assistance for their personal safety as well as help with their immigration status. Removing the conditions on a person’s residency is a difficult process. It becomes ever more challenging when a request for a waiver is required. Conditional residents should therefore consult a knowledgeable and experienced immigration attorney. *** REEVES IMMIGRATION LAW GROUP is one of the oldest, largest and most experienced immigration fi rms in the United States with offi ces in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Manila and China. For more Information please call (800) 7958009 or visit www.rreeves.com. Telephone: (800) 795-8009 E-mail: immigration@rreeves.com Website: www.rreeves.com. *** The analysis and suggestions offered in this column do not create a lawyer-client relationship and are not a substitute for the personalized representation that is essential to every case. (Advertising Supplement)
Children just like you “The deepest definition of youth is life as yet untouched by tragedy.” —Alfred North Whitehead sun. Then the wax in his wings melted, the wooden framework broke apart and the feathers blew away. Wingless and panicking, Icarus plunged headlong like deadweight into the blue waters. Daedalus swooped down in hot pursuit to save his son but it was much too late. All he saw were a few feathers floating on the surface. Daedalus, with a heavy heart at the tragic loss of his beloved Icarus, managed to fly to Sicily. In his grief, Daedalus retired his wings, lost his love for life and never flew again. Over and over again through the generations, we see this tendency of some of the young ones to “forget” the things they have been taught and allow hubris and folly to rule. Some throw away everything they have learned and painstakingly worked for in one impetuous decision or action. It is as if their overwhelming sense of freedom, newly-attained independence and sense of power goads them to “fly close to the sun.” Humility gets torpedoed and overweening pride rules. They feel they no longer need guidance from anyone. Sometimes a good scare or a tiny thorn of bad experience can be humbling and worth more than a lifetime
of warnings, advice and admonitions to nudge prideful youth back to reality and on the straight and narrow. While we may think that this tendency of the youth today is unique to our times, we only have to look back several thousand years to know that the scenario may have changed, the cast of characters in every generation in every nation may be different, but the predilection for hubris particularly in the young, remains the same. Notice the youth within your immediate daily orbit. With few exceptions, you might see that the egocentric self-absorption that consumes the severely distracted young these days is borne of hubris that a modern, tech-savvy culture seems to engender with short-cuts that only serve to short-circuit. Self-confidence and a healthy self-esteem come only after the young have paid hefty dues in life’s lessons learned in the process of becoming. Humility, erroneously perceived as meekness these days, is scoffed at and swept under the rug. And yet without humility that instinctively knows and accepts that one needs to learn from others to grow in wisdom, no real learning is possible. PAGE B6
Entertaining trivia the largest cell in her body, about 175,000 times heavier than the male sperm cell. • Our kidneys filter and clean blood about 300 times daily, producing urine that contains waste. • Urine of healthy persons, who are not on medications, is an effective fertilizer for vegetable and fruit trees. • Equal amounts of 3 percent peroxide and water are used to treat tree root rots. • Mosquito repellents don’t repel. They hide you. The spray blocks the mosquito’s sensors so they don’t know you’re there. • Contrary to popular belief, fish do drown. • Dentists recommend that toothbrushes be kept at least 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush. • The juice inside young coconuts, and other natural fluids, are undergoing laboratory investigation as possible substitute for blood plasma. • Donkeys are said to kill more people annually than plane
• Eating brown rice, instead of the white variety, can help prevent and control arthritis pains. • A person has an average of 100,000 hair on the scalp. • You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television. • The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley’s gum. • The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache. • The plaques that causes blockage inside the arteries are as hard as teeth or bones. • A Boeing 747s wingspan is longer than the Wright brothers’ first flight. • American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating 1 olive from each salad served in first class. • Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise. • Without the mucous membrane of the stomach, it would digest itself. • Apples, which are healthier than caffeine, are most efficient at waking you up in the morning. Coffee is a healthy drink. • Soft drinks, all variety of
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FASGI presents FAIR art exhibit in Los Angeles FASGI is pleased to announce FAIR – FASGI Artists Impressions & Reflections – an art exhibit to be held from October 9, 2018 to November 9, 2018 at the FASGI Bayanihan Center (135 N. Park View St., Los Angeles, CA 90026). FAIR is presented as part of FASGI’s Arts Incubator Program. FAIR will showcase five internationally-acclaimed artists who will unveil new and original artworks: Rafael Maniago, Cesar Devera, Johnny Otilano, Mat Relox, and Tiinz Taruc. FASGI’s Arts Incubator Program was created in 2016 to promote and uplift Filipino and Filipino American arts and culture. The program’s mission is to: (1) help Filipino American artists to be properly recognized and given economic opportunities for advancement; (2) enable Filipino Americans to get in touch with their culture; and (3) to educate mainstream America on Philippine/American art. The program currently includes a permanent gallery, special exhibits, portraiture, parol-making, and an artist-in-residence program. Art workshops, instruction, and live projects are currently being planned for commencement in 2019.
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JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles features Sou Fujimoto: Futures of the Future exhibition JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce the upcoming SOU FUJIMOTO: FUTURES OF THE FUTURE exhibition, taking place Oct. 27 - Dec. 12, 2018 at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, located at Hollywood & Highland. Named the Wall Street Journal’s Architecture Innovator of The Year in 2014, Fujimoto has designed public and private buildings around the world since establishing his atelier in 2000. This exhibition is a showcase of over 100 models and large-scale photographs of past and current projects by the celebrated Japanese architect. Fujimoto addresses many opposite concepts, including the recurring theme the “primitive future.” This apparent contradiction refers to the primordial, intuitive moments that reconnect us with our own humanity, and open us up to new possibilities. His designs often feature juxtapositions of outside and inside, nature and urbanity, objects and spaces, public and private. And, his work considers the macro and micro: when does an object become a space? Exhibition dates from Oct. 27 to Dec. 12 are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, except Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving Day 11/22). JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (inside Hollywood & Highland). Admission is free. For more information, please call (800) 516-0565 or visit https://www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles/events/.
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Association of Calambeños of Southern California holds gala night in Monrovia, CA The Association of Calambeños of Southern California (ACASCA) invites you on Saturday, November 3 to its gala night at The Courtyard by Marriott (700 W. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA 91016). Entertainment and music will be provided by Maricar and the 4700 Band with Val Villar. The attire is formal and cost for prepaid ticket is $55. For tickets, please contact Marcie Reyes at (323) 528-5672 or Junea Carritos at (818) 235-4155. For souvenir book sponsorship, please email fides.nagpala@cox.net. For more information, please visit http://acasca.org.
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Art exhibit inspired by Filipino food movement in Santa Ana, CA In “Super Sarap” — from November 3 to December 15 at Gallery 6/67 — three artists Mik Gaspay, Jeanne Jalandoni, and O.M. France Viana revisit commonplace objects and food within Filipino cooking. Through sculpture and photography, the artists elicit personal and collective memories and offer cultural connections that go beyond the Philippine diaspora. The exhibition title, “Super Sarap,” fuses both English and Tagalog together, to hold multiple meanings. It can convey something that is extremely delicious, an expression of excitement and affirmation. Artists in “Super Sarap” play with these definitions and mutate symbols, making them both strange and familiar, challenging the expectations of cultural norms. It is guest curated by Patricia Cariño Valdez, an independent curator based in Oakland, CA. In addition to the exhibit, there will be two art and culinary events: an intimate four-course gourmet dinner prepared by acclaimed Orange County Chefs, Ross Pangilinan of Mix Mix Kitchen Bar on November 15 and Chef Ryan Garlitos of Irenia Restaurant on December 9 combined with an exhibition walk-through. The opening reception for Super Sarap will be on Saturday, November 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery 6/67 is located at 404 West 4th St., Suite K (2nd floor), Santa Ana, CA 92701. Gallery visits are by appointment. For more information about the exhibit and related events, visit https://www.gallery667.com.
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2nd annual Cinematografo International Film Festival in San Francisco The second annual Cinematografo International Film Festival will be held from November 8 to 11 in San Francisco. The Cinematografo International Film Festival is the premier event for Filipinos abroad to tell their stories and the platform to bring these films to the world stage. The festival is an annual celebration of film and culture, highlighted by Cinematografo Originals – a co-production initiative to help filmmakers realize their stories on the big screen. On its second year, the festival’s theme is “Breaking Down Walls,” which refers not only to divisions along global political lines but also aims to empower storytellers in breaking through barriers in film and story whether in terms of subject matter, representation and cultural limitations. For more information, please visit https://cinematografofilmfestival.com/.
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PUPAA-USA Inc. to host dinner/dance and installation of officers in Glendale, CA The Polytechnic University of the Philippines Alumni Association-USA, Inc., (PUPAA-USA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, will hold its installation of officers and board members on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Pacific Community Center (501 S. Pacific Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204). This will be a dinner and dance and membership night, holiday celebration. The net proceeds from this fundraising event will go to the PUPAA Scholarship Fund. This is a great opportunity to get together with former classmates, colleagues, friends, families and supporters. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and get inspired of what PUPAA, USA Inc. has done and contributed to our Alma Mater and what it can offer for you! The Officers and Board Members to be installed are: Chairman of the Board, Dr. Oscar Jornacion, Vice Chairman of the Board, Dr. Henry Divina; President, Monette Santillan-Rivera; Executive Vice President, Vee Cristobal; Vice President-Job Placement, Honeylette Deleon; Vice President-Finance, Jun Mapoy; Vice President-Public Relations, Rosemarie Mejia; Vice Presidents-Membership, Evangeline Codilla and Sandra Dollano; Vice President-Ways and Means, Aimee Sarmiento; Secretary, Marissa Palanca; Treasurer and Accountant, Dr. Gerry Fernando; Auditor, Linda Santos; and Assistant Public Relations Officers, Connie Acosta and Virginia Herbito. For other related questions, please contact Monette Santillan-Rivera at (818) 970-8317, Sandra Dollano at (213) 570-3179 and Vangie Codilla at (818) 468-3386.
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afraid of mice. • Pearls melt in vinegar (acetic acid). • The three most valuable brand names on earth are Marlboro, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser, in that order — very sad, indeed. • Pinot Noir red wine has the highest level of resveratrol, the cardio-protective antioxidant. • Richard Millhouse Nixon was the first U.S. president whose name contains all the letters from the word “criminal.” The second was William Jefferson Clinton. • Cardiac surgeons use surgical loop magnifying lenses to do
two arteries with super fine su tures) on arteries as small as th size of round toothpicks. • Turtles can breathe throug their butts. • Butterflies taste with the feet. • In 10 minutes, a hurrican releases more energy than a of the world’s nuclear weapon combined. • On average, 100 peop choke to death on ball-point pen every year. • In general, people seem t fear spiders more than they d death.
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Asian Community Development Council Health Gary Valenciano opens up about Navigator Program offers free health insurance struggle to be called ‘Mr. Pure Energy’ enrollment assistance during open enrollment by Jan
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LAS VEGAS — Combined, there are approximately 46,000 Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) and Native Hawaiians (NHs) who do not have health insurance in Nevada. Lack of insurance prevents adequate health care access and leads to health disparities among the APIA and NH communities. To address the issue, the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) has launched its Health Navigator Program. In the state of Nevada, Open Enrollment starts from November 1st to December 15th, 2018 for the 2019 Health Insurance Plans. ACDC has 2 licensed Health Navigators, Ryan Liu, and Rose Ann Apellido, both trained by the Nevada Health Link who can assist with health insurance eligibility screening, enrollment assistance and information on how to purchase health insur-
ance coverage. The service is completely free and offered in Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, and Spanish. Email healthcare@acdcnv.org
KAPAMILYA veteran singer Gary Valenciano revealed that he suffered post-surgery depression after his two surgeries last June. At the sidelines of Ayala Mall’s “Awit at Laro” project launch that celebrates culture and music, Gary V told the media that he really went through “a lot of challenges.” “I even went through post surgery depression. It was tough because it wasn’t just one surgery, it was two. So I have to deal with that and the realization that I’m really just human after all. Even people call me Mr. Pure Energy, it’s a deception to think that nothing wrong will happen to me,” Gary V said. Nonetheless, with the help of or call (702) 489-8866 now to friends and family, he overcame schedule an appointment free of the depression in two weeks. charge and to get more informa- Now, the veteran singer said he tion on how to get health insur- is okay. “I’m doing better. I feel great. ance coverage. I’m not yet exactly where I need to be, but I’m okay because it keeps me aware on where I’m at,” he said. Apart from proper nutrition, Garv V said he is now back in the gym and biking and dancing again.
Sharlene San Pedro & Nash Aguas: From ‘Goin’ Bulilit’ to ‘Class of 2018’ by Ricky
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TEENAGE actress Sharlene San Pedro didn’t expect she’d get the lead role in “Class of 2018,” an upcoming horror flick from T-Rex Entertainment. A former children’s gag show star of long-running ABS-CBN Sunday program, “Goin’ Bulilit,” Sharlene told Roving Eye she went to audition for any role on the youth-oriented project but was overwhelmed to learn the outcome. As the story goes, the young actress was already assigned a supporting role following her tryout but was surprised when she heard the film’s director, Charliebebs Gohetia, had something else in mind for her: the lead role with fellow Goin’ Bulilit partner Nash Aguas. Both young adults now, fans who grew up with their tandem on the gag show have apparently stayed loyal to them through the years, which gave T-Rex and Gohetia the idea to give in to the longstanding clamor to see NashLene on the big screen. Asked to describe her surprise role, Sharlene excitedly shared she tackled a good number of action scenes in Class of 2018. She admits feeling frightened at times but on the whole, she enjoyed the adrenalin of fighting it out for the camera. “I’ve been dreaming to do an action movie but actually, I had this feeling I would never be able to because I’m frail,” said the 19-year-old who grew up before the public’s eyes. “There were times I got hurt accidentally but it was all worth it,” Sharlene enthused. “I made sure I was physically ready for the part so I went
“It’s more on my diet. Keep away from masyadong maalat na food and all. The doctor said if I’m able to continue doing what I did before, which was to workout, proper diet, he says I have to continue doing that, so that’s what I’m doing. I’m back in the gym, I’m biking again, I’m dancing again, and it feels good,” he said. “Mas na-emphasize ngayon sa career ko the need to rest. Hold on, there’s tomorrow. I have to take care of myself. If I want to last longer, I need to step back a bit and be careful on what I do,” he added. “Mr. Pure Energy” is back in the limelight today as he leads Ayala Malls’ hosting of “Awit at Laro,” a project that celebrates music and culture by reintroducing traditional Filipino games to a new generation of youth through music and the arts. The project, the brainchild of Gary and Bambi Mañosa, aims to raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Tukod Foundation and the Shining Light Foundation. The “Awit at Laro” album features 10 traditional songs and 10 brand new songs about Filipino games. There will also be an “Awit at Laro” concert, which will tour 21 malls throughout the country
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during Christmas season, spreading the joy of music across the Philippines. Directed by Paolo Valenciano, the tour will feature Gary, Steps Dance Studio and artists from the album, including Kiana Valenciano, Jona, Katrina Velarde, Darren Espanto, Lara Maigue, Yeng Constantino, Joey Ayala, RJ Dela Fuente, AC Bonifacio, Daryll Ong, and Janella Salvador. The shows will begin on November 3 and will run until December 22 at Ayala Malls across the country.
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on a diet and got leaner. Hopefully I look sporty on screen too.” Clearly both excited and proud of Class of 2018 which she described as a “different kind of horror film.” Meanwhile, Nash Aguas is just as grateful as Sharlene to land the lead in their first movie team up. Noted Nash, “It’s also pretty cool they thought to launch our love team with a horror movie rather than a rom-com as everyone usually does. But of course, besides the horror, this film also has elements of drama, comedy and romance all rolled into one.” He also admits feeling pressured that their launching movie is coming up in less than two weeks, as they make that huge leap from “Goin’ Bulilit” to a full-length movie. “But it’s all good! Kahit na nasuntok ako ni Sharlene sa mukha,” he ended jokingly.
TALENT manager Lolit Solis voiced a strong reaction on social media to a statement made by Regine Velasquez-Alcasid who was given a grand welcome by ABS-CBN on October 17, followed by a media con at the Dolphy Theatre. Officially, Asia’s Songbird is now a Kapamilya having signed a two-year contract with the Lopez-owned network. At least three TV assignments come with the package. Lolit particularly harped on Regine allegedly telling members of the entertainment media that the audience in one of her provincial shows was unfamiliar with a GMA program she came from (she hosted “Sarap Diva” for six years). “Mas kilala nila ang ‘Ang Probinsyano’ kesa sa show ko,” an honest Regine laughingly announced. The feisty (and rambunctious?) manager immediately came to GMA’s rescue using her soc-med account saying that Regine was short of implying that the TV network is only a poor second to ABS-CBN. She even questioned the fuss over the singer’s transfer, er, return to where she originally belonged (much ado about nothing!). “With or without Regine, GMA
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self to ABS-CBN. Her husband Ogie Alcasid, she clarified, had nothing to do with her transfer. “Since he’s with the network, he was the one who arranged for a meeting,” Regine, who felt admittedly edgy if the station was still interested in her, said. Truth be told, Regine had been offered by ABS-CBN to join them years ago but declined it. The tempting package reportedly included an office, a separate dressing/makeup room plus a God-knew-how much guaranteed income. The network bosses led by Lauren Dyogi, however, expressed willingness to wait until Regine made up her mind. (ManilaTimes. net)
patch things up. “Apart from love, I think the keyword is respect that’s what keeps us together. ‘Pag may kasalanan ako tya-tyagain ko ulit, manliligaw ako.” And it worked since the two didn’t give up on each other even while there was a controversy involving Janno whose alleged sexy photos circulated online.
Janno said it’s not him and he found it funny to a certain extent. “Nakakatawa lang na, ako? But it was embarrassing for me because of my kids. Probably if I am single, I’d just let it pass but I have two girls. There were two photos, definitely ‘yung isa ako because of the face but the other one, I don’t know. I felt offended. It was foul.”
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There are lives all around us who can serve as models that we can emulate and cautionary tales we can learn from. On the part of adults who have been there and done all that and have the scars to show for it, achieving perspective and an empathetic bone are needed to remember we were once just as young, just as foolish, or perhaps even more so. But that we praise the God of our being and with all humility admit that we were the lucky ones who got a pass because life was magnani-
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Ward, JoshLia and Kimerald (perhaps, Janno doesn’t know that it’s now KimXi). But he definitely knows how to keep his marital relationship intact. Never mind if Janno and Bing were reported, for so many times, to have broken up. Problems crop up at times but Janno said that they were able to
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will survive. Ilan na bang mga artista nito ang lumipat sa kabila, napilay ba ang GMA? It’s the same thing with ABS-CBN, whoever artist transfers to another network, nariyan pa rin yan. May aalis, may lilipat, may babalik din naman sa pinanggalingan, yun ay kung tatanggapin pa,” Lolit cited. She stood her ground that there are other more important issues in showbiz worth talking about. For Lolit to be taking the cudgels for the Kapuso network is an obvious given. She keeps a stable of artists most of whom have jobs with the network. All the same, Vignettes believes Lolit merely stated a fact that Regine’s jumping ship wouldn’t cause GMA to bog down. However, she didn’t categorically say which of the country’s two giant TV stations is superior over the other. Still, Regine’s exit from GMA leaves a vacuum no singer yet of equal caliber can fill as yet. “May banner performer ba sila roon?” a colleague asked, “eh, nito na lang sila nagkaroon ng musical variety show (‘Studio 7’) whereas ABS-CBN has ‘ASAP’ na talagang para sa mga bigating singers.” Meanwhile, on her part, Regine confessed to having offered her-
mous enough to let us get past that harrowing stage of youthful folly, with barely a scratch and live long enough to see the cycle repeated in our children. DEEP SIGH… Picture a flashback. You can almost see your mother, her eyes rolling upward, throwing her hands in the air in sheer frustration after you’ve committed a stupid, arrogant stunt or acted like a mindless jackass for the nth time when you were young, quipping a line that sounds like a curse, “May you have children just like you!”
Of course, it works just as well on the flip side of the coin. When you have children who have finally become wise after being foolish, you can say the same line as a blessing and heave a sigh of relief. Take heed, young ones. One day, you will become adults who will have children of your own. Then you’ll know that what goes around, definitely comes around. *** Nota Bene: Monette Adeva Maglaya is SVP of Asian Journal Publications, Inc. To send comments, e-mail monette.maglaya@ asianjournalinc.com.
Entertaining trivia
• Heart attack can cause sudden death in people without any obvious symptoms. • Elephants are the only animals that can’t jump. • Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older. • Women blink nearly twice as much as men. • A snail can sleep for three years. • We have about 59,652 miles of blood vessels (arteries and veins) in the body. • The heart beats an average rate of 103,860 per day for most people. • It might seem the heart does not rest, but it does, during the split second between beats. • The electric chair was said to be invented by a dentist. And the dental chair by an electrician?
• In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes as part of their ritual. • An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. • “Typewriter” is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard. • “Go,” is the shortest complete sentence in the English language. • A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out. • The cigarette lighter was invented before the match. • Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day. • One person in the United States dies of a heart attack every 60 seconds. • In every 1000 babies born,
• In our lifetime, we each shed about 22 kilos (48.5 pounds) of skin. • Hand shaking transfers germs to a greater extent than kissing does. Perhaps we should change the way we greet each other with the opposite sex. Take good care of your body. It’s the only one you’ve got! Life is impossible without one. *** Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus in Northwest Indiana and chairman of cardiac surgery from 1997 to 2010 at Cebu Doctors University Hospital, where he holds the title of Physician Emeritus in Surgery, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Philippine College of Surgeons, and the Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society. He is the chairman of the Filipino United Network – USA, a 501(c)(3) humanitarian foundation in the United States. Email: scalpelpen@
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