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IN response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to sever economic and military ties with the United States, Donald Trump blamed President Barack Obama for the split. The Republican presidential nominee attacked Obama for campaigning for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton rather than “working.” He criticized the president for being “weak” in maintaining the long-standing alliance between the United States and the Philippines. “Why is Obama campaigning? He ought to be out working,” Trump said at a rally in North Carolina on Friday, October 21. “The heads of the Philippines, they’re so angry. [Duterte] leaves for China, [and] he’s now negotiating with China,” Trump said. “We’ve been with the Philippines for, practically, forever. They’re PAGE A3
Daniel Russel met with Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr., following Duterte’s recent anA TOP United States diplomat nouncement of “separation from said on Monday, October 24, the United States.” “The succession of controverthat President Rodrigo Duterte’s string of controversial comments sial statements and comments, has created distress around the and the climate of uncertainty about the Philippines’ intentions, world. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State have created consternation in a for East Asian and Pacific Affairs number of countries,” Russel told by DANA
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US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel
reporters after meeting with Yasay in Manila. During his speech at the Philippines-China Trade and Investment Forum on Thursday, October 20 in Beijing, Duterte declared he would part ways from the U.S. economically and militarily. “I announce my separation from the United States both in the military…not social, but econom-
Pacquiao starts training in LA, ready to face Vargas TAKING a break from his political career, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao started to focus in his training, as his match against World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Jessie Vargas on November 5 draws near. Arriving in Los Angeles last week, October 22, Pacquiao’s chief security officer Carlos Homo told Manila Times that the boxing champ did roadwork at the Griffith Park in Hollywood followed by mitts training in the afternoon. “Even under bad weather, my boss is continuously training. He is ready to fight,” Homo said. Pacquiao, expressing that he felt “positive and comfortable,” said he only need four to five days to adjust and acclimatize to the weather in the United States. According to reports from Inquirer, Coach PAGE A2
ics also. So please you have another problem of economics in my country,” he said. The president previously said that the Philippines has only gained a little from its long alliance with the U.S. “Your stay in my country was for your own benefit. So time to say goodbye, my friend,” the presPAGE A2
A resident prepares to fish in the waters off Barangay Inhobol in Masinloc, Zambales yesterday. President Duterte said Filipino fisherfolk may be able to return to the China-held Panatag or Scarborough Shoal. Philstar.com photo by Walter Bollozos
Disagreement on terms impedes fishing proposal in Scarborough shoal by DANA
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ELECTION SEASON. Hundreds of voters lined up at Seafood City in Las Vegas to cast their ballots on Saturday, October 22 and on Sunday, Oct. 23. The early voting period ends on Saturday, November 4, four days before Election Day. In Clark County, where over 86,000 Filipinos reside, ballots may be requested in Tagalog. AJPress photos by Robert Macabagdal
ALTHOUGH China has reportedly agreed to allow Filipino fishermen to fish in Scarborough (Panatag) shoal, a formal written agreement has yet to be signed. According to Kabayan Rep. Harry Roque, the Phil-
ippines refused to accept China’s choice of words. Roque was with President Rodrigo Duterte in his recent four-day state visit to Beijing last week. “The reason it was not formally announced, and that it was not put in writing, is we don’t want to use the word PAGE A2
Senate candidates Heck, Cortez Masto seek to secure Fil-Am vote in remaining days by CHRISTINA
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Former Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez with the Filipiniana Dance of Las Vegas AJPress photos by Robert Macabagdal
WITH less than two weeks until Election Day, the race for Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid’s seat remains highly competitive. Reid, who is retiring from the Senate after three decades in office, has handpicked former Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto as his successor. She faces Republican Rep. Joe Heck, who has represented the state’s 3rd Congressional District since 2011. Polls released in October have shown Heck’s numbers dwindling, despite his months-long lead. However, the race is still too close to call for either candidate. A CNN/ORC poll placed Cortez Masto ahead with 52 percent and
US ambassador: America wants its troops to remain in southern PH by DANA
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the Islamic State group is among a number of foreign militant orU.S. Ambassador to the Phil- ganizations trying to increase ippines Philip Goldberg said its involvement in the southern on Tuesday, October 25, that Philippines. “We are not just dealing with the United States is committed to staying in the southern Phil- Abu Sayyaf but groups from the ippines to help the campaign region like Jemaah Islamiyah. We see increasing efforts from against Islamic militancy. Describing the threat as “very ISIS (Islamic State) to become inserious,” Goldberg warned that volved,” the ambassador said.
Heck at 45 percent. Meanwhile, a Monmouth University poll reported Heck in the lead by 3 points. As Heck and Cortez Masto are devoting the final days to stumping across the Silver State and solidifying their bases, both understand the importance of capturing the Filipino-American vote, they said during separate interviews with the Asian Journal. Filipinos comprise half of the state’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population, with more than 120,000, according to the last U.S. Census. Over 86,000 Filipinos are in Clark County alone — a presence that has been recognized PAGE A3 Republican Rep. Joe Heck with LVACC Pres. Sonny Vinuya
Although the militants’ presence in the region had “largely devolved into disorganised groups resorting to criminal undertakings” in 2014, the U.S. expressed its concern about a possible intrusion by the Islamic State group. “But we are concerned obviously about any new intrusion PAGE A2 President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte wants present generation to be the last batch of OFWs by DANA
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SPEAKING before the Filipino community in Japan, President Rodrigo Duterte said the current generation will be the last wave of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “Ang pagtrabaho n’yo sa ibang bansa, hanggang diyan na lang. Next generation, [sa] Pilipinas
na [magtrabaho] (Your work in other countries will end here. The next generation will work in the Philippines),” he said in his speech after arriving in Tokyo on Tuesday, October 25. The president also reiterated his promise to boost the country’s economic growth so that Filipinos no longer need to PAGE A2
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American official warns: Pres... PAGE A1 ident said, addressing the U.S. Although Duterte later clarified that he wouldn’t sever the U.S.PH alliance, which has spanned seven decades, Russel pointed out that this is still worrisome to many people around the world. According to the U.S. official, the unease was evident “not only among governments, but also‌in other communities, in the expat Filipino community, in corporation boardrooms, as well.â€? Responding to Russel’s comments, Duterte hit the U.S. anew for being “malicious,â€? prior to his departure to Japan on Tuesday, October 25. “Now, what did I tell to China? I went there just being nice. O tingnan mo ang lumabas (Oh look at what has been published), ‘Duterte sparks International Distress...’ Kaliit-liit kong tao bat ka ba mag-stress, nerbiyoso kayo. Kasi guilty (I’m such a small man, why are you stressed and nervous? Because you are guilty),â€? Duterte said. He added that he does not want to see foreign troops in the Philippines in the future. Duterte, who took office in June, has frequently voiced out his antagonism toward America. He has repeatedly lashed out at the U.S. for criticizing his campaign against illegal drugs, and has declared that this year’s joint military exercises with the U.S. would be the last in his term. “This is not a positive trend,â€? Russel said. The U.S. official arrived in the Philippines on Saturday, October 22, to meet with government officials and have lunch with Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) participants, the U.S. Embassy said in a statement. Russel’s agenda for the trip was
to also seek clarity on Duterte’s statements and discuss “the source of the uncertainty� in PHU.S. relations, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said in a briefing on Friday, October 21. Russel’s conversation with Yasay further touched upon America’s concern about the “loss of life in connection with the counternarcotics campaign,� referring to Duterte’s war on drugs that has reportedly killed more than 3,700 individuals since July 1. “I also reiterated the importance that we place and that others place on due process and respect for the rights of citizens as an important part of protecting our communities as well,� the U.S. official said. ‘Addition, not subtraction’ Regarding Duterte’s plan to improve the Philippines’ relationship with China, Russel said that the United States “welcomes a relaxation in relations between Beijing and Manila.� However, he noted that the improved relations between Manila and Beijing should not come at the expense of Washington. “That’s not the way that we think about it. This should be addition and not subtraction. We don’t want countries to have to choose between the U.S. and China,� Russel said, adding that countries should “be able to choose, to have choices, and to have autonomy.� The U.S. official also reaffirmed America’s “enduring bond of friendship, respect and shared value with the people of the Philippines.� ‘Not something new’ Meanwhile, Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella commented that there is nothing new about Russel’s statements. “It’s not a new line. It’s something that the U.S. and the Western alignment have referred to again and again. However, the
president already has made his position clear regarding that, that there’s no state-sanctioned policy regarding these alleged extrajudicial killings,â€? Abella said in a press briefing. He said that the Philippines will not renege on the treaties that have been made with the country’s established allies. Duterte’s “separationâ€? from its Western ally would not be at the expense of millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the U.S. and of American businesses in the country, the spokesman also vowed. “Let me just clarify that‌It’s basically a separation from dependency‌ Again it’s a restatement of the independent foreign policy that the President has declared again and again. But there are no ties that are being broken,â€? Abella noted. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has said that none of the business processing outsourcing (BPO) companies have left the country in light of Duterte’s declaration. DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said the government’s policies, particularly on economic and trade investments, remain the same. “So in terms of policy, tuloy-tuloy ho yung policy natin dyan tapos pangalawa ho wala ho tayong sinasabi na nag disengage tayo sa U.S. (So our policy continues and second, we didn’t say we have disengaged from the U.S.),â€? Rodolfo remarked. He added that the government continues to encourage BPO investors to come in the Philippines, and pointed out that several companies have expanded to the country. About 1.3 million Filipino workers are currently employed by the BPO sector.
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COMMONWEALTH HORROR. Vehicles crawl along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, the country’s widest highway having 18 lanes. Daily gridlocks such as this continue despite the implementation of the “no window hour� number coding scheme policy by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority that bans certain vehicles from several major roads on particular days. ManilaTimes.net photo by Ruy Martinez
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PAGE A1 search for a job abroad. “We have to improve the economy na hindi ka na babalik dito, na kung bumalik ka rito, bakabakasyon na lang (so that you do not have to come back here, and even if you do, it’s just for vacation),� he said, addressing the migrant workers. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, there were about 2.4 million OFWs in 2015. Duterte also told the Filipino
community in Tokyo about his plan to create an OFW bank by buying the Philippine Postal Savings Bank (PostBank), a government thrift bank that provides services in the ‘unbanked’ areas of the country. A bank that would specialize in OFW services were among his promises to the migrant workers during the campaign period. President Duterte is currently in Japan on a three-day official visit to discuss “greater politico-
social and defense cooperation particularly in maritime domain awareness and maritime security.â€? “I go to Japan with full trust that we can understand each other and Japan will understand my position vis-Ă -vis with the foreign policy that I want to implement. It’s just a question of a policy that is really truly Filipino,â€? Duterte said at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport prior to his departure.
Disagreement on terms impedes fishing... PAGE A1 ‘allow’ or ‘permit,’ because it will [contradict] the Hague ruling,� Roque said in a press briefing at the House of Representatives on Wednesday, October 26. Last July, the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal ruled in favor of the Philippines, stating that the Scarborough Shoal is a traditional and common fishing ground, nulling China’s ninedash line claim. The China, however, repeatedly refused to accept the ruling, calling it a “mere piece of paper.� “And I understand that is what has kept them from reducing into writing this agreement that would resume the fishing of our fishermen in Scarborough Shoal,� Roques said. Asked how he would phrase the agreement instead, Roque suggested “to recognize that the Philippines and China have had Scarborough Shoal as traditional
fishing grounds.� “But that might be problematic because that’s borrowing the language of the international tribunal,� he said. However, he assured that China and Philippines both “more or less agree that Filipinos should resume fishing� in the disputed shoal. “I cannot predict when it will happen but we hope soon. It’s now a matter of finding alternative words,� Roque said. Regarding the artificial islands built by China, he remarked that the Philippines do not need to negotiate on its status. “On the artificial islands, the Tribunal was very clear, since these artificial islands are built within our EEZ, only the Philippines can build these islands. The translation there is that we own the artificial islands. But when China will actually cease to use these artificial islands as military
bases, of course, is something that will have to be agreed upon,� Roque said. According to him, the next issue that was needed to be discussed is the contention of territorial claims. “What we need to negotiate henceforth, really, is how to resolve conflicting territorial claims to islands which were not pronounced upon by the Tribunal because the Tribunal is bereft of jurisdiction on this matter in the first place,� Roque said. Last Sunday, October 22, President Duterte remarked that Filipinos might soon be allowed to fish again in Scarborough Shoal. “We’ll just wait for a few more days. We may be able to return to the Scarborough Shoal and our countrymen may be able to fish there again,� the president said in a speech during his visit to typhoon victims in Tuguegarao.
Pacquiao starts training in LA, ready to... PAGE A1 Freddie Roach also believes that Pacquiao was already in shape to face the Fighter of the Decade. The Filipino champ, however, said he would not underestimate Vargas. “I don’t want to underestimate Vargas. I don’t take him easy‌ I’ll just do my best and prove that I can still fight anybody, Pacquiao
told Inquirer. Last May 2016 elections, Pacquiao won as one of the Philippines’ senators. He promised that boxing won’t interfere with his legislative duties. With the Senate now out of session, Pacquiao can now focus on his boxing training. “Working in the Senate is not easy while you’re training. You
manage your time and that’s what I did in training for this fight,� he said. He added, however, that he loves doing both. Pacquiao said he’ll be back in the Philippines on November 7 to resume his legislative duties. “It’s important for me to be there because we will do our budget deliberations,� he noted. (Dana Sioson/AJPress)
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Senate candidates Heck, Cortez Masto seek... PAGE A1 by the county’s Election Department. Since 2012, it has required election materials and ballots to be printed in Tagalog, in addition to English and Spanish. A yearlong drive by organizations like the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) and the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) yielded over 3,000 registered voters in Clark County ahead of the October 18 deadline. Fil-Ams compose half of that number, Gloria Caoile, APALA’s national political director, estimated. Rozita Lee, a civic leader and former member of the White House Commission on AAPIs, said this election cycle could unleash the voting power of Fil-Ams. “We have to speak up. I remember when we had a meeting with Senator Reid. He said the problem with the [AAPIs] is that, ‘You’re too nice. You’re too quiet.’ No more. We go first…because it’s time that we speak up,” Lee told Fil-Am volunteers for Hillary Clinton’s campaign in Las Vegas ahead of the early voting period, which began on Saturday, October 22 and ends on Friday, November 4. Though there isn’t recent data that accurately reflects how many Fil-Ams are registered to vote in the state, AAPIs comprise about 9 percent of its electorate. AAPIs are still the fastest-growing racial group in the country with the potential to sway elections, including this Senate race. The survey released by APIA Vote, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, and AAPI Data in May found that 41 percent of AAPIs in Nevada identified as Democrats versus 26 percent as Republicans. For the Senate race in the state, 29 percent indicated that they preferred the Republican candidate, while 54 percent sided with the Democratic ticket. Fil-Am community outreach Heck — whose background includes being a physician, small business owner and brigadier general in the U.S. Army Reserve — said his record of championing issues important to the Fil-Am population speaks for itself. Prior to his election to Congress, Heck served one term in the state Senate. One of his achievements, he shared, was helping change the requirements for Filipino nurses who came to Nevada on work visas. “When they would originally
come, that visa was tied to a specific hospital. If they wanted to change jobs or for whatever reason, if they were no longer employed by one hospital, they couldn’t just go to another hospital and get employed. They’d actually have to apply for another visa, which made absolutely no sense in a state like Nevada, where we’re 49th or 50th in the country in the number of nurses per capita,” Heck told the Asian Journal. “So both Filipino nurses and physicians that have come to America have filled a very important vacuum that we have especially in Nevada, where we don’t have enough nurses or doctors.” As an emergency room physician, he worked alongside Filipino nurses and doctors, whom he praised for being “extremely hardworking” and “respectable.” (He even joked that they always brought “great food.”) In the past six years as a member of Congress, Heck has boasted his outreach in the AAPI community, which makes up 16 percent of his district’s population. In particular, he has forged strong ties with the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce (LVACC) and the Asian American Group (AAG), both of which have endorsed his Senate bid. “We’re able to talk about the issues back and forth, not just from theory or from a book or being given talking points, but having really been there and having worked on major issues that most Nevadans are talking about as they sit around their kitchen table,” Heck said, listing topics that his Fil-Am constituents have spoken to him about, including immigration, health care, small business ownership and education. Having a Tagalog speaker on staff has also been helpful in identifying those issues and servicing the community, he added. The congressman has defended legislation calling for the recognition and compensation for Filipino World War II veterans. Last year, he co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to honor those veterans with a Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian awards in the United States. Fil-Am Sonny Vinuya, the president of the 600-member LVACC, hailed Heck’s involvement with his AAPI constituents, whether it has been meeting with business owners or attending cultural festivities.
“In Dr. Heck, we have someone who does not take our support for granted, but engages with his constituents, really listens and cares about the needs of the [AAPI] community,” Vinuya said during the announcement in August, which marked the organization’s first-ever endorsement for a candidate in a federal race. AAPIs for Cortez Masto Hours before the last presidential debate between Clinton and Donald Trump was held inside the Thomas & Mack Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Wednesday, October 19, AAPIs of various ages came together to share why they are standing behind Cortez Masto, who could be the first Latina in the Senate. “I’m honored to make history but more important for me, it’s being a voice at the table to get things done,” Cortez Masto, the granddaughter of a Mexican immigrant, said. The Las Vegas native — who grew up in what is now the city’s Chinatown — served two terms as the state’s attorney general from 2007 to 2015. During that time, she sponsored over 40 bills, which received bipartisan support, including efforts to combat human trafficking and reinvigorate Nevada’s economy during the recession. One of her vocal supporters present on Wednesday was Christina Llorente-Drost, an 82-yearold Filipina who despite voting for Heck in past elections, said she would instead cast her ballot for the former attorney general. Llorente-Drost said she was disappointed in the congressman’s voting record and went on to applaud Cortez Masto for advocating for Planned Parenthood and gender equality. (Heck voted to defund the reproductive health organization eight times; though an ad by a group backing Cortez Masto alleges he voted against it 10 times.) Even with the high-profile Democratic surrogates campaigning for her, Cortez Masto said that as senator, she would not be solely riding on Reid’s legacy. “I’ve already started with the work I’ve done as attorney general, but continuing to fight for the people in the state, that’s not going to change for me,” she said. Over the past few months, Cortez Masto has made appearances at AAPI gatherings, including an APALA reception, the AAG’s Community Awards Gala, and a PAGE A4
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TOXIC CAMPAIGN. Participants of the Eco Waste Coalition’s ‘zombie run’ channel the undead of the ‘The Walking Dead’ television series at the Quezon Memorial Circle on Sunday. The coalition is urging companies to meet the December 31 deadline to phase out lead in paints. ManilaTimes.net photo by Ruy Martinez
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LOS ANGELES – Stephanie Ong couldn’t have anticipated the harsh working environment she would find herself in after travelling to the U.S. from the Philippines for on-the-job training in the hotel and resort management industry. She was physically and verbally abused, given an impossible work-
load, frequently threatened with deportation and denied overtime pay. After she had been injured by a housekeeping cart that ran over her foot, her supervisors said the La Salle University student’s English was too poor for them to transfer her to a non-menial position. When Ong looked in the mirror, she could see the evidence of her employer’s mistreatment.
“I was so skinny, paper thin, and pale like a scavenger,” she told people gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the EMPLEO-Pinoy during the Larry Itliong Parade at St. Columban’s Church on Saturday, October 22. “This was the first time I’ve talked to people about this because, back then, I didn’t have the courage to talk.” PAGE A4
Trump blames Obama for PH-US... PAGE A1 a very important strategic ally, and what happens? China and Russia are probably going to take it, and I see [Obama] campaigning for Crooked Hillary, come on.” Duterte’s anti-American rhetoric has sparked concern over the Philippine/U.S. alliance, which has remained since 1946 when the Philippines became an independent nation. According to a survey from Pew Research Center, 92 percent of Filipinos hold a favorable opinion of the United States. The Philippine president made international headlines when he announced a separation from the United States and
a move to establish relations with China. He later clarified his statements saying that he did not mean a separation of diplomatic and “social” relations, but strictly for economic and military reasons, as previously reported by the Asian Journal. “There are three of us against the world: China, Philippines, Russia,” Duterte said. Countering Duterte’s plans to cozy up to China, a recent poll from the Social Weather Stations (SWS) reported that more Filipinos trust the U.S. over China. The survey showed that 76 percent of Filipinos exhibit “much trust” for the U.S. China paled in comparison, garnering a 22 percent rating
in the same category. Duterte has also expressed plans to establish an alliance with Russia. When probed about whether he supports Trump or Clinton, Duterte dodged the question and opted to praise Russian President Vladimir Putin who has also expressed anti-American sentiments. “I cannot gamble an answer. Because either way it would affect, you know, they might create a hostility here, antagonism here. So I am better off in saying that my favorite hero is Putin,” the Philippine president told reporters upon arriving in Davao City from China on Friday. (Klarize Medenilla/AJPress)
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CHERGES of human trafficking and child abuse were filed against an American couple for running an orphanage here without a permit. Matthew Dwinells, 56, and his wife, Dalisay, 63, were detained at the National Bureau of Investigation office here pending resolution of the complaint at the prosecutor’s office. Attached in the complaint was the joint affidavit of six personnel from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), alleging that the The couple could not show proof that the parents of the 25 minors—13 girls and 12 boys—and 13 others, aged 18 and 19, allowed them to bring their children to Bohol province. Of the 38 children and teens rescued from the orphanage, 35 were from Bohol, two from Leyte province and one from Negros Island. The Dwinells couple are missionaries who identify themselves
as directors of the Street Kids Philippine Mission, which has been operating for six years. It rescues street kids in Cebu City. The couple operated an orphanage in a two-story house in Barangay Bool in this city that was raided by NBI agents on Oct. 22 on the request of the DSWD. Interviewed at his detention cell, Matthew claimed they were merely delayed in processing documents needed for the permit to run the orphanage. He dismissed allegations of human trafficking, saying they sought consent from the parents of the 38 children. He could not, however, present a written proof. The couple showed a permit from the Office of the Mayor in Dauis town that authorized them to run an orphanage there. The permit, however, expired on Dec. 31, 2015. “I am not making money from these kids and if I do, I am really a bad person,” Matthew said. “I love the Philippines. I love the kids. We have done nothing wrong. We have nothing to
hide.” Matthew clarified that only 32 were under their custody because the six others were with another group living in the same house. Lawyer Arcelito Albao, supervising agent of NBI Bohol, said the Dwinells couple might have used the children to raise money from foreign donors “for personal gain.” But Matthew said the orphanage raised money to fund the education of the children and provide them shelter and food. He said the children were free to leave the center as they pleased and with their families’ consent. Now that the orphanage had been closed down, Matthew was worried that the children would not be able to go to school. “And they called it a rescue when the kids were happy, healthy and eating? They were keeping our kids when they were supposed to be in school… That’s a rescue? They were not rescuing anybody, it’s a joke,” Matthew said.
FLOWER POWER. Just a few days before All Saints’ Day or “Undas,” prices of flowers being sold at Dangwa (after the bus company of the same name) in Manila’s Dimasalang area had gone up. Sellers blame the two recent typhoons that struck the country for the higher tags. ManilaTimes.net photo by Bob Dungo Jr.
SFPD-PNP exchange training program terminated due to drug war deaths by Dana
SioSon AJPress
The San Francisco Police District (SFPD) in California has put an end to its 16 year-long exchange training program with the Philippine National Police (PNP). According to reports from California news station KPIX, retired SFPD Lieutenant Eric Quema said the turmoils in the Philippines affects the segments of the program. The partnership training was cut off due to the alleged violation of human rights and the rising death toll in relation to the Philippine government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign. “It just gets worse and worse. Economically, because of this controversy, it’s affecting every
segment of making us a better nation and a better people, so it’s disappointing to me,” Quema said. However, he pointed out that he will not judge the Philippines’s war on drugs. “This is someone else’s country, maybe you should live in there and see how it is. It doesn’t justify it or not, but maybe it will give you a better perspective on why they’re coming on so hard,” Quema said. Records from PNP revealed that 1,645 drug suspects were killed from July to October 15 while 22,791 were arrested and 734,231 individuals surrendered to the authorities. Quema then suggested to “try to get some diplomatic talking and communication going on because
fighting back and forth just drags everybody down, breaks ties that have been historically there for years.” In its website, the SFPD earlier said the Philippine Exchange Program was “dedicated to the exchange of law enforcement skills and knowledge, and to the fostering of camaraderie between officers in the Philippines and San Francisco.” It also said that the exchange training is “regarded as the first formal training program established between a U.S. law enforcement agency and the PNP.” Last year, the SFPD operated charity works in Philippine schools and helped with the training of Filipino cops. The SFPD also donated equipments to the PNP.
Worker’s initiative celebrates one...
PAGE A3 Her fears echo the struggles of workers throughout history who suffered abuse at the hands of their employers and lived in fear of retaliation. Ong’s story reminded those in attendance at the public gathering held three days ahead of the holiday celebrating the Filipino labor leader’s birthday on Tuesday, October 25 that the fight for fair treatment continues into the present. Before finding the nerve to tell her story in public, Ong reached out to the Pilipino Workers Center
(PWC). The nonprofit connected her to mental health professionals to help her cope with the trauma she had endured. They also directed her to the services of the EMPLEO-Pinoy initiative, which helped her find justice and secure her immigration status. The initiative pairs the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor, the Philippine Consulate, and organizations like the PWC to stop wage theft, employee abuse and child labor and to inform all workers of their rights.
“If you are a worker working in the united states, regardless of your immigration status, as a worker you have rights,” said WHD Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist, Ralph Valles. “As a partner with EMPLEO-Pinoy Pinoy, the Wage and Hour Division is here to help.” Workers who believe they may be the experiencing unfair working conditions, or employers who are unsure if they are in compliance with labor laws can reach out to EMPLEO-Pinoy by dialing its hotline at (877)-885-6641.
Senate candidates Heck, Cortez Masto seek... PAGE A3 Fil-Am History Month celebration organized by the Filipino American Heritage Foundation. During opportunities to speak to Fil-Ams, she has painted herself a sharp contrast to her opponent, who has stood by Trump until recently and has disapproved legislation the FilAm community could potentially benefit from, like voting to slash funding for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Another difference, the Senate hopeful said, is that she supports family reunification and comprehensive immigration reform. “It is about ensuring people have an opportunity to have that job, make a life [for] themselves and a better life for their kids if that’s what they’re looking for. And we know that by passing comprehensive immigration reform, it contributes to our economy. It’s a win-win, and so that is a priority and right now, this is another mess that Washington has created by not passing [reform],” she said, adding her support for the DACA and the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) programs. At the APALA reception in August and in her interview with the Asian Journal, she attacked Heck for siding with the presidential candidate who labeled the Philippines as a “terrorist nation” and suggested curbing immigration from the country. In early August, Trump alluded to the case of Sohiel Omar Kabir and Ralph Deleon, two immigrants living in Ontario, California who were both sentenced to 25 years in prison for a terrorist plot to join Al Qaeda. Deleon is the “legal permanent resident from the Philippines,” the GOP nominee was referring to during his remarks at the Portland, Maine rally. Though Cortez Masto and Democratic critics have drawn comparisons between Trump and Heck, the congressman showed his diverging stance on immigration. He reiterated that the current legal immigration system needs to be fixed first and that President Barack Obama’s executive orders were not the best pathways for
undocumented immigrants to gain citizenship or legal status. He, however, said he would consider proposals that would give legal status to those who are undocumented in the country if they are law-abiding. “The country with the second longest wait time for immigrant visas to the United States is the Philippines, and so the executive orders that are stop gap measures attempting to provide some legality or deferral to those that are already here in undocumented status doesn’t address the underlying problem…Why does it take someone who has come here legally and has become a legal permanent resident or citizen, why does it take that person, 10, 12, 14 years to bring their spouse to America? That’s the problem we need to fix,” Heck said. Denouncing Trump’s comments about women Following the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape from 2005 wherein the GOP presidential nominee bragged about “grabbing” women, Cortez Masto called the comments “beyond disgusting.” Heck withdrew his endorsement of the real estate billionaire, citing personal reasons. “I can no longer look past the pattern of behavior and comments that have been made by Donald Trump. Therefore, I cannot in good conscience continue to support Donald Trump, nor can I vote for Hillary Clinton,” Heck said during a rally in Summerlin on Saturday, October 8. “My wife, my daughters, my mom, my sister and all women deserve better. All Americans deserve better.” He urged Trump to withdraw from the race, which was met with boos from audience members. During President Barack Obama’s trip to Las Vegas on Sunday, October 23 to campaign for Clinton and Cortez Masto, he criticized Heck for taking so long to denounce Trump. “Catherine never supported Donald Trump. She never said she had ‘high hopes’ that he would become president. Never said she’d trust his fingers on the nuclear code. Now, I understand Joe Heck now wishes he never said those things about Donald
Trump. But they’re on tape. They’re on the record. And now that Trump’s poll numbers are cratering, suddenly he says, well, no, I’m not supporting him.,” the president said, leading the crowd into chants of “Heck, no.” Heck said it was “unfortunate, but not surprising” that the president chose to campaign rather than address the “serious foreign policy challenges around the world.” “Our coalition partners are launching a major counter offensive against ISIL in Iraq and one of our strongest allies in the Asia-Pacific region, the Philippines, announced it will align itself more closely with China and Russia,” Heck said in a statement. “The outcome of these situations will have serious, long-term implications for America’s safety and security.” In recent weeks, Republican leaders like Texas Sen. ted Cruz and Arizona Sen. John McCain have joined Heck at campaign stops. Final message to Fil-Am voters As the nation watches this hotly contested Senate seat, Cortez Masto and Heck are appealing to Fil-Ams to consider electing a senator who will continue to work with their best interests in mind. “We can talk about all of this, but until we elect people who are willing to fight for [these issues]… it’s not going to get done. And it doesn’t start with people like Donald Trump...whose whole message has been divisive,” Cortez Masto said. “It’s not my voice I’m taking to Washington. It’s all of our voices to get something done.” Heck said the race is not entirely about transforming the Senate seat red, but having “the best person” represent the state in the nation’s capital. “I believe that I’m the best person to represent all Nevadans…because of the issues that are most important to them and because of my background and experience and proven track record in Congress of being able to get legislation signed into law that addresses the issues of most concern to people back home in Nevada,” he said.
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D ateline PhiliPPines DSWD chief: Foreign aid not yet needed for typhoon victims by Dana
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THE Philippines is not asking for foreign assistance since the government has sufficient funds to cover relief operations for the victims of Typhoon “Karen� (international name Sarika) and Super Typhoon “Lawin� (international name Haima), according to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo. “Mga mahal naming kababayan, kaunting paliwanag po: hindi tayo humihingi ng foreign assistance o donations mula sa ibang bansa para sa Karen o Lawin dahil nakitang may sapat na pondo ang gobyerno at mga ahensya nito para saklolohan ang mamamayang apektado (To our fellow countrymen, just a little explanation: we are not asking assistance or donations from other countries for victims of Karen and Lawin because our government and departments have sufficient funds to help the citizens affected),� Taguiwalo said in a Facebook post on Sunday, October 23. The DSWD secretary said that Philippines should not be relying on foreign assistance when it can stand in its own feet. Replying to a comment in the post, she said the government acquired a large amount of foreign donations for the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. Until now, it is not clear
DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo.
where most of the donations went, stating that many did not receive the benefit from the aid. “Pagsisikapan natin na paghusayin at linisin ang sistema ng relief and assistance distribution nang walang halong pulitika (We will make sure to enhance and clean the system of relief and assistance distribution without the influence of politics),� Taguiwalo said. However, she clarified that the government was open to aid and donations, including foreign assistance from “friends� who will not impose conditions in return. In fact, according to Romina Marasigan, the spokesperson for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the ASEAN Coordinating Center for Human-
itarian Assistance (AHA Center), the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) were on standby to provide help. Also ready to provide assistance once requested are the Philippine Disaster Relief Foundation (PDRF), Doctors Without Borders (MSF), and World Vision. Marasigan added that the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) also pledged “dignity and maternity tents� for pregnant and lactating mothers. On Monday, October 24, the Chinese Embassy said in a statement that it donated P50 million for the “disaster relief of farmers and fishermen in the affected regions.� Meanwhile, the Red Cross Society of China said it will also provide “humanitarian aid of $100,000 to the Philippines.� According to the Cagayan provincial disaster risk reduction and management council, four people were killed, 11 injured, while P5.7 billion worth of crops and P433.8 million worth of infrastructure were damaged after Super Typhoon Lawin struck Northern Luzon last Wednesday, October 19. On the other hand, Typhoon Karen caused an initial damage of P53 million to the agriculture sector as it hit the Bicol region on Sunday, October 16, according to NDRRMC.
President Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
PH, Japan call for ‘self-restraint’ in South China Sea MANILA - The Philippines and Japan have agreed to work together for peace and stability in the region and emphasized the importance of “self-restraint and non-militarization� in the South China Sea. According to a joint statement released by the Department of Foreign Affairs, President Rodrigo Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe “acknowledged the importance of a rules-based approach to the peaceful settlement of maritime disputes without resorting to the threat or use of force, in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the UN Charter and other relevant international conventions.� The Philippines is a claimant to part of the South China Sea within its Exclusive Economic Zone that it calls the West Philipine Sea. An international arbitral tribunal ruled in the Philippines’ favor in July, saying China’s nine-dash-
line claim does not have legal basis. China has rejected the ruling and the arbitration case that the Philippines filed in 2012. The Philippines and China have agreed to hold bilateral talks on the dispute. Duterte and Abe stressed “the need to ensure maritime safety and security which are vital elements for the peace, stability and continued prosperity of both countries and of the region.� Part of working together in what the two countries called a strategic partnership is the continued cooperation between the Philippine and Japanese coast guards as well as Japanese Official Development Assistance for two “large-scale patrol vessels�. Japan has already provided a patrol vessel, the Coast Guard’s BRP Tubbataha, as the first of 10 ships that it is sending through ODA. “President Duterte expressed his appreciation for Japan’s con-
tinuous support in this field,� the joint statement said. The two countries have also signed an agreement for the Philippines to lease TC-90 training aircraft from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Japan has also said that it plans “to provide high-speed boats and other equipment to enhance the Philippines’ anti-terrorism capabilities.� Abe said that Japan intends to continue helping the Philippines, including training Philippine Navy pilots and helping upgrade the Navy. “Maintaining open and stable seas is essential in the region. The two leaders shared the view that the South China Sea holds sea lanes vital for global economic activity and viability. In this regard, the two leaders stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and overflight, as well as anti-piracy efforts and cooperation,� the joint statement also said. (Philstar.com)
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Analyst: Arroyo could help improve PH-US ties if Clinton wins presidential race by Dana
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FORMER Philippine President and now House Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (GMA) could help in boosting the Philippines’ relationship with the United States if former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wins the U.S. presidential election, according to an analyst. Ramon Casiple, a political science professor at the University of the Philippines, suggested on Sunday, October 23, that Arroyo might “play a bigger role� in improving the Philippines’ relations with the U.S. because of her personal ties to the Clintons. “Kung si Hillary, of course, may trust na kay GMA iyan dahil kaklase niya ang asawa niya at of course personal sila na magkaibigan (If it’s Hillary, of course, she already trusts GMA, since she’s the classmate of her husband and of course, they’re friends personally).� Casiple said. Casiple pointed out that Arroyo and former President Bill Clinton, Hillary’s husband, were classmates at Georgetown University in the 1960s and have maintained their communication since. During her hospital arrest in 2013, former President Clinton sent Arroyo a letter in January. He also invited her to talk at his Clinton Global Initiative meetings. On the other hand, Arroyo granted Secretary Clinton the Sikatuna award, a recognition given to officials who have rendered notable services in strengthening relations between their country and the Philippines, during an official visit in November 2009. “Arroyo’s relations with the Clintons could help and it is good kasi ang susi naman sa mga relasyon ay iyong may confidence (because the key to good relations is trust and confidence),� Casiple said. Last week, President Rodrigo Duterte announced his “separation� from the U.S. in
terms of military and economics, which he later clarified as a realignment of an independent foreign policy and not cutting off diplomatic ties with the America. On the other hand, U.S. As-
sistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel warned that Duterte’s “succession of controversial statements� has “created a consternation in a number of countries.�
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AS the saying goes, it only takes one rotten apple to ruin the whole bunch because the decay can quickly spread to the good ones. Such is the case of police officers, whose indiscretion left at least 50 individuals hurt as the dispersal of protestors in front of the United States Embassy in Manila turned violent last Wednesday, October 19. A van, driven by a police officer, repeatedly rammed protesters who gathered near the embassy. The groups that protested were part of the national minority and peasant groups from across the country who came to demand an end to the presence of U.S. troops in the Philippines, and to support President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for an independent foreign policy. The man behind the wheel, PO3 Franklin Kho, and eight other police officers involved in the violent dispersal were relieved from duty by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). Kho will also be facing criminal charges for serious physical injuries and will be held liable for gross misconduct, particularly violation of existing police operation procedures. Meanwhile, despite valiant efforts by the government to thwart the proliferation illegal drugs in the country, there are still police personnel who have tested positive for the use of illegal drugs. According to recent reports, 174 police personnel have tested positive for the use of metham-
phetamine hydrochloride or shabu. Of that number, 167 are uniformed, while the highest ranking official among those who tested positive is a senior inspector. It is an unpleasant sight to see for officers you expect to uphold the law and apprehend criminals, as the same people the citizenry should be afraid of. It is a betrayal of trust and a degradation of peace and security. At the forefront of these scandals is the 160,000strong Philippine National Police (PNP), the central government unit in charge of ensuring the public’s safety and purging misfits from the streets, and now from its organization. PNP Crime Laboratory director Chief Superintendent Aurelio Trampe Jr. said this figure is alarming. “I think it’s alarming because we are supposed to implement the law and they are violating the law they are supposed to implement,” Trampe said as he assured that the organization is committed to cleaning its ranks. The government has already implemented a “zero tolerance” for rogue cops and encourages a more active civic participation for a more proactive approach in crime deterrence and an effective civilian oversight of the police force. (AJPress)
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Pres. Trump or Pres. Clinton? We’ll know in less than 2 weeks
IN less than two weeks, we know who will be the 45th President of the United States. Have you mailed out your ballots? Are you voting in precincts near you? Or are you staying home, ranting about the problems that beset the country, yet do nothing? Let me share with you the long and winding road that got us to where we are now — with the right of suffrage — the power to choose the leaders of the nation. Read this and do not take our right and obligation to vote for granted. This is from the White House: One of the most important rights of American citizens is the franchise — the right to vote. Originally under the Constitution, only white male citizens over the age of 21 were eligible to vote. This shameful injustice has been corrected and voting rights have been extended several times over the
out due process. The Fifteenth course of our history. Today, citiAmendment is specifically dedizens over the age of 18 cannot be The Fil-Am cated to protecting the right of denied the right to vote, regardless all citizens to vote, regardless of of race, religion, sex, disability, or Perspective their race. sexual orientation. However, in For practical purposes, this every state except North Dakota, was not the end of the votcitizens must register to vote, and ing rights struggle for African laws regarding the registration Gel SantoS-ReloS Americans. Because of wideprocess vary by state. spread discrimination in some The path to full voting rights for all American citizens was long and often challeng- states, including the use of poll taxes, grandfaing. The franchise was first extended to African ther clauses, and literacy tests, African Americans Americans under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth were not assured full voting rights until President Amendments to the Constitution, passed during Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Voting Rights the Reconstruction period after the Civil War. Act in 1965. Women were denied the right to vote until 1920, These guaranteed that all male citizens, regardless of their race, would receive equal treatment under when the Nineteenth Amendment was passed. the law and not be deprived of their rights with- Prior to that, women had only been able to vote in
Women can stop Trump and Heck Commentary
ChRiStine Ko THE constant barrage of misogynist remarks made from presidential nominee Donald Trump became too much for me to bear. From saying women should only be young and beautiful to telling a female contestant on “The Apprentice” that it would be a pretty sight to see her on her knees, I was hurt. But the most hurtful words that have come out of Donald Trump’s mouth took me back to one of my darkest hours. Mr. Trump was caught on tape saying, “You can do anything,” to a woman when you’re a star, including kissing and groping. When I heard this, my mind immediately took me back to when I was a victim of sexual assault on a college campus. I remember my perpetrator leaving me and saying, “What’s wrong? It’s not like I raped you...” The man who violated me did not understand that what he did was wrong. He did not understand that I have the right to say “NO.” He did not understand that what he did was indeed rape and a crime. In the same way, Mr. Trump did not understand that kissing and grabbing a woman without her consent is a crime. I was expecting a radical backlash from the Republican Party after the video was leaked, but his supporters simply called it “locker room talk.” They did their best to downplay his heinous words. I felt as if they were trying to downplay my experience along with the experiences of every woman who has ever suffered from sexual assault, as well. I was devastated. But this election is not about me and what I have endured. This elec-
tion is about the 162 million women in the U.S. and the kind of future we can build for our daughters. It is obvious that Donald Trump does not understand the struggles women have to go through each and every day. In the same respect, Joe Heck, the Republican candidate for Nevada Senate, does not have a clue either. Joe Heck’s son Joseph Heck III has repeatedly made misogynistic remarks online mirroring the same rhetoric of Trump. His son congratulated comedian Bill Cosby on potentially having raped 35 women by saying, “Up there with the best of them, good for you Billy.” Furthermore, in Congress, Heck voted ten times to defund Planned Parenthood, which treats 22,000 women in Nevada annually for routine visits including cancer screening. He even threatened to shut down Congress over this issue. Heck also said he completely trusts Trump to have his finger on the nuclear button. There seems to be too many blurred lines for Joe Heck. However, the future does not need to look so bleak. There are hope and compassion in this election, and it comes from two powerful women – Hillary Clinton and Catherine Cortez Masto. Hillary Clinton’s track record on women’s rights is unparalleled and Democratic candidate for Nevada’s Senate seat Catherine Cortez Masto has continued to fight for women for years. There are no clearer choices for president and senator than these two women. I am voting for these women because I know they will remind me of my authority as a woman, protect my rights, and give me freedom to choose what is best for me. Women can stop rape culture. Women can stop policing over female bodies. Women can stop Trump.
select states. Federal elections occur every two years, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Every member of the House of Representatives and about one-third of the Senate is up for reelection in any given election year. A presidential election is held every fourth year. Vote on or before November 8! Before that, watch Balitang America’s “The FilAm Vote 2016” on Saturday, October 29 at 6:15 p.m. with a replay on Sunday, October 30 at 11:15 p.m. on The Filipino Channel. *** Gel Santos Relos is the anchor of TFC’s “Balitang America.” Views and opinions expressed by the author in this column are are solely those of the author and not of Asian Journal and ABS-CBN-TFC. For comments, go to www.TheFil-AmPerspective.com, https://www.facebook.com/Gel. Santos.Relos
Democrats would help The AAPI voice unites for Trump small businesses flourish and the Republican Party Commentary
ian amaRento I DIDN’T knowingly choose to become a business owner – I fell into it because I was caring for my parents, and over time I realized that many families faced the same dilemma, and I wanted to share what I had learned. It hit me hard when a family decision was made to move my parents to hospice. It upset me to think that my parents, who immigrated here in the 1990s so that our whole family could have a better future, would have to move from the place that was their home for so many years. It made me think about the many manongs who have to go through the same situation, and I became motivated and passionate about entering the home healthcare field. I went to nursing school to learn how to best care for our elders. Then I formed Aarti Home Care. Afterwards, I created A+ Training Center to guide the Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) who work with Aarti and other agencies. Being a small business owner has allowed me to be a job creator and given me many insights. When you work for someone else you are forced to do things that you don’t necessarily agree with or you don’t want to do. When you own your business, you can make the decisions that you think are right and have the satisfaction of doing the right thing for yourself and your clients. Being an entrepreneur has been incredibly satisfying,
and is a fulfillment of the American Dream that my parents only thought was possible here. After becoming a small business owner, I came to realize how much politics impacts my daily business. Although I want to pay my PCAs more, my margins are so narrow that unless we increase Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, it’s difficult to do so. Similarly, I became very engrossed in this election because as a businessman, I am a part of my community, and it’s my duty to be an active and informed citizen. In one corner, we have Donald Trump, a businessman who has made his fortune by cutting corners and not paying his taxes or his contractors. In the other corner, we have Hillary Clinton, who understands that small businesses are the cornerstone of the American economy, and that when entrepreneurs like me are able to grow and make new hires, the entire economy performs better. Because her dad was a small business owner, she understands the unique challenges and joys that small business owners encounter. The majority of Asian American business owners are small business owners like myself, and there are ways for government to help us get started and grow. Hillary Clinton has a thorough plan to help entrepreneurs, including reducing paperwork and bureaucracy at the state and local level and allowing student entrepreneurs to defer college loan repayment while they’re launching companies. She also will make it easier for small business owners to access capital by expanding SBA and credit union loans, creating a new standard deduction for small PAGE A7
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liSa melanie noeth ON October 18, 2016, many members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Republicans throughout the nation were invited to attend the AAPI Advisory Committee meeting with Governor Calvo of Guam and Governor Torres of the Northern Mariana Islands at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The presence of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in U.S. politics cannot be ignored as our population continues to increase in the country. From this discussion panel, I witnessed the AAPI community individuals expressing their concerns passionately about various policy measures and issues that impact the community. As a Filipino-American Republican myself, I am proud of all of us for sharing ideas on how can we engage the AAPI community in this election to get out the vote by reaching out through social media, television and radio talk show interviews, and by explaining to undecided voters why he or she should vote for Mr. Trump. In the meeting, job growth and economic prosperity is an integral issue in the minds of the AAPI members speaking out to Mr. Trump’s advisory board and the two governors present. One community member in the meeting highlighted
three important talking points about the economy that the Republican Party represents, which includes “less taxes, less regulation, and smaller government”. In addition, I also emphasized the importance of the need of the Republican Party and Mr. Trump to appealing and reaching out to AAPI young adults and college students. College graduates needs jobs from companies that stay in the United States not free handouts promised by Mrs. Clinton and the Democrats. Lastly, there is a common misconception of the Republican Party’s tough stances on illegal immigration in the AAPI community. Mr. Trump and the Republican Party boldly accepts with open arms legal immigration not illegal immigration. Many of the AAPI share the common reason why they legally immigrated to the United States- for a better job opportunity for themselves and their families. The AAPI’s vote for Mr. Trump and various individuals running for local and state elected office in the Republican ticket on November 8, 2016 is crucial for America to continue to preserve personal freedom, economic growth, traditional values of family and faith, and entrepreneurship. I witnessed the Asian American and Pacific Islanders today as one united Republican Party that despite the different languages and nationalities, we all share the same moral and policy based foundations that Republicans believe in. This upcoming election is very important to the future and the direction of our beloved country. We are all Americans, PAGE A7
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Kerwin Espinosa out of Abu Dhabi jail in one month? by RainieR
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MANILA - Alleged high-value drug personality Rolando “Kerwin” Espinosa Jr. may get out of jail in Abu Dhabi in a month’s time. Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Constancio Vingno Jr. told UAE daily The National that Espinosa, now detained at the Al Wathba jail, was being investigated by authorities and may be set free after the probe. “We were told that after completion of all the paper work, he could be released in a month’s time,” Vingno was quoted by The National as saying.
HARVEST TIME. Sen. Cynthia A. VIllar, happily leads the harvesting of organic ampalaya and other vegetables like upo, patola and mais at the Villar SIPAG farm during the graduation of the third batch of participants on the urban farming training program. The program, which runs for three months, is sponsored by the senator, vice chair of the Senate agriculture and food committee, together with its partners like Villar SIPAG and Allied Botanical Corporation. The latest batch of participants, who came from the NCR and Region 4A, were also given certificates during the graduation ceremony. Senate photo
PH closes gender gap in health, education by PatRicia louRdes Philstar.com
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MANILA — The Philippines’ gender gap on the subindex of health and survival remains fully closed while it has re-closed the educational attainment subindex, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2016 published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday. The country has fully closed its gender gap on health and survival since 2006 while it re-closed its educational attainment gap which re-opened slightly last year. The Philippines remains the highest performer in the East Asia and Pacific region with an overall rank of 7 (0.786) out of 144 countries. “The Philippines and New Zealand maintain their overall Index top ten rankings on the back of strong scores on closing the Political Empowerment gender gap and despite the Philippines’ small decline on the Economic Participation and opportunity
subindex,” the report said. Manila ranked 21st in the economic participation and opportunity subindex with a score of 0.780 due to fewer female legislators, senior officials and managers. Meanwhile, the Philippines ranked 17th in political empowerment with a score of 0.386. “Existing data benchmarking women’s economic leadership roles is uneven in coverage and more should be done to fill existing gaps in knowledge,” the report read. According to the report, average female representation on boards is 14 percent. only five countries have broken the 30 percent participation threshold — Iceland, Norway, France, Latvia and Finland. “Notable performers include the Philippines, China, Nicaragua, Bahamas, Botswana, Sweden and Brazil,” the report said. The report said that the closing of the economic gender gap ranges from 47 to 1,951 years with “current rates of change across
defense to finish marking their respective exhibits. Enrile was one of three thensenators, namely Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada, against whom the office of the ombudsman filed plunder and graft charges in June 2014 along with businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and several others in connection with the PDAF scam. Revilla and Estrada are detained at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center while Enrile is out on bail after the Supreme Court (SC) granted his bail petition on humanitarian grounds. Enrile is seeking dismissal of the P172-million plunder case filed against him as he said there is no evidence against him and that the information (charge sheet) failed to charge the offense. “The details provided by the prosecutors in the bill of particulars are totally irrelevant as they are not the allegations of overt acts contemplated under the plunder law as constituting the crime of plunder. Neither is there any-
employees, which is also something that I would like to do as an ethical businessperson. The Democratic Party offers better options for how to grow small businesses like mine, and the
SoUThEAST Asia faces a growing risk of extremist violence as Islamic State group supporters increasingly work together, but law enforcement agencies are unprepared for the new threat, a report warned Tuesday, oct. 25. The main danger lies in the strife-torn southern Philippines, where a handful of Islamic extremist groups have sworn allegiance to IS, according to the report from think-tank the Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict (IPAC). The groups have links to other parts of the region, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia, and IS has endorsed a Philippines-based militant as “amir”, or leader, for Southeast Asia, the report said. “ISIS has deepened cooperation among extremist groups in Southeast Asia,” said the report, using another name for IS, adding the trend had widened the “extremist recruitment pool” and opened new channels for international funding and com-
munication. “More deadly violence in the Philippines involving alliances of pro-ISIS groups is a matter of when, not if. It may also increase the possibility of cross-border extremist operations.” however it noted that “most law enforcement agencies retain a strongly national orientation, without in-house expertise on groups outside their own borders”. While IS is rapidly losing territory in Iraq and Syria, the effect may be to increase the risk of revenge attacks in Southeast Asia, said the report by Jakarta-based IPAC, headed by terrorism analyst Sidney Jones. The warning came as the United States ambassador to Manila, Philip Goldberg, said Tuesday that America wants to remain involved in the campaign to quell Islamic militancy in the southern Philippines, after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to kick out US forces.
Parts of Southeast Asia have long struggled with Islamic militancy and hundreds of radicals from the region have flocked to join IS. Southeast Asians fighting for the jihadists have formed their own unit in the Middle East, called Katibah Nusantara, and are believed to be in regular contact with militants back home. The region suffered its first IS attack in January when extremists launched a deadly suicide bombing and gun assault in Jakarta. The IPAC report examined four pro-IS groups in the southern Philippine region of Mindanao and their links to neighboring countries. It said the Maute group, which is accused of carrying out a bombing in Duterte’s southern home town of Davao in September that killed 15 people, had the “smartest, best-educated and most sophisticated members.” (ManilaTimes.net with reports from AFP)
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Democrats would help small... PAGE A6 business owners so they don’t have to spend an average of 150 hours filing taxes. She would also make it easier and more affordable to offer health insurance to
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world regions.” Western Europe has the fastest-closing economic gender gap predicted at 47 years. Eastern Europe and Central Asia, however, have slower rates of change predicted at 93 years. As for East Asia and the Pacific, the WEF predicts a closing of the economic gender gap at 111 years. The top ten countries in the global index are: Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Rwanda, Ireland, the Philippines, Slovenia, New Zealand and Nicaragua. The rankings in the Global Gender Index are designed to create global awareness of the challenges posed by gender gap and the opportunities created by reducing them. “The Index benchmarks national gender gaps on economic, education, health and political criteria, and provides country rankings that allow for effective PAGE A6 comparisons across regions and income groups,” the World Eco- living and working hard, in the country we all love and we want nomic Forum said. to preserve traditional Republican values. This is the land of the free and home of the brave, which resonates from all us in that room.. The only way for thing in the Information or bill of Mr. Trump to win this election particulars that alleges that Enrile is through the hearts and voices himself, directly or indirectly, received any amount of public funds as kickback or commission,” the defense said in a 70-page Motion to Dismiss/Quash the Information filed earlier. “Allowing Enrile to stand trial despite a fatally defective Information is not only vexatious, but also a wasteful expense of precious time and resources on the part of the accused, the courts and the prosecution. Accordingly, the quashal of the Information, and the dismissal of this case is in order,” it added. The defense said, among others, that Benhur Luy, Ruby Tuason and other prosecution witnesses testified during hearings on petition for bail by Janet Lim-Napoles that they have not seen Enrile receive any alleged kickback or commission. Napoles is said to be the architect of the P10-billion “pork” scam. (Reina Tolentino/ManilaTimes.net)
Court resets pre-trial of graft raps vs Enrile The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan’s Third Division deferred the pre-trial of the graft cases filed against former senatorJuan Ponce Enrile and several others in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel scam. During the scheduled pre-trial on Monday, oct . 24 the court reset the same to June 26 because the parties have not yet finished marking the documentary evidence that they intend to present during the pre-trial. The prosecution told the court that they were “still marking our exhibits particularly our FIo documents, Your honor” and needed nine more settings to finish marking their evidence. FIo is the office of the ombudsman’s Field Investigation office. The court thus canceled the scheduled Monday pre-trial and reset it to June next year. It also scheduled preliminary conferences on several dates beginning on January 9 until May 31 for both the prosecution and the
“That depends on whether or not he has committed any crime here,” Vingno said. Espinosa, the subject of a manhunt for his alleged illegal drug trafficking activities in the Philippines, has reportedly sent word that he wanted to surrender as he also fears for his life, according to Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa. Last August, President Duterte issued a 24-hour “shoot-on-sight” order against Kerwin and his father, Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr., saying the two were involved in drugs. Fearing for his life, the town mayor surrendered to authorities. Rolando “Kerwin” Espinosa Jr.
whole economy. *** Ian Amarento is the owner of Aarti Home Care and A+ Training Center. He lives in Las Vegas and trained as a nurse in the Philippines.
of of every AAPI regardless of age, race, and economic background. From this meeting I am glad that Mr. Trump is listening to the voice of the AAPI community and rest assured I believe that he will work hard to ensure that he will bring back jobs by making America great again. ***
Lisa Melanie Noeth is a businesswoman and social entrepreneur behind LPN Trading LLC, an e-commerce business partnered with supplying inventory ranging from toys, books, and accessories to Amazon. com. Lisa now resides in Las Vegas with her husband Phil and looks forward to serving the community’s needs. Her interests include American politics, traveling and reading.
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FIRST WEEK, Oct. 22 - 28 (Sat. - Fri., Nevada Day): Oct. 22 (Sat.): 10am - 8pm Oct. 23 (Sun.): 11am - 6pm Oct. 24 - 28 (Mon. - Fri., Nevada Day): 10am - 8pm SECOND WEEK, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 (Sat. - Fri.): Oct. 29 (Sat.): 10am - 9pm Oct. 30 (Sun.): 11am - 6pm Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 (Mon. - Fri.): 10am - 9pm GALLERIA AT SUNSET, Kohl’s Court, 1st Floor 1300 W. Sunset Rd. / N. Stephanie St., Henderson OCTOBER 22 - NOVEMBER 4 FIRST WEEK, Oct. 22 - 28 (Sat. - Fri., Nevada Day): Oct. 22 (Sat.): 10am - 8pm Oct. 23 (Sun.): 11am - 6pm Oct. 24 - 28 (Mon. - Fri., Nevada Day): 10am - 8pm SECOND WEEK, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 (Sat. - Fri.): Oct. 29 (Sat.): 10am - 9pm Oct. 30 (Sun.): 11am - 6pm Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 (Mon. - Fri.): 10am - 9pm MEADOWS MALL, Sears Court, 1st Floor 4300 Meadows Lane / S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas OCTOBER 22 - NOVEMBER 4 FIRST WEEK, Oct. 22 - 28 (Sat. - Fri., Nevada Day): Oct. 22 (Sat.): 10am - 8pm Oct. 23 (Sun.): 10am - 6pm Oct. 24 - 28 (Mon. - Fri., Nevada Day): 10am - 8pm SECOND WEEK, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 (Sat. - Fri.): Oct. 29 (Sat.): 10am - 9pm Oct. 30 (Sun.): 10am - 6pm Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 (Mon. - Fri.): 10am - 9pm LONG-TERM EARLY VOTING SITES: SHOPPING CENTERS ARROYO MARKET SQUARE, Trailer in Parking Lot CC-215 / S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Oct. 22 - Nov. 3 (Sat. - Thurs.): 9am - 7pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 9am - 8pm BLUE DIAMOND CROSSING, Trailer in Parking Lot between Target and Kohl’s Blue Diamond Rd. / Arville St., Las Vegas Oct. 22 - Nov. 3 (Sat. - Thurs.): 9am - 7pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 9am - 8pm CENTENNIAL CENTER, Trailer in Parking Lot near Home Depot W. Tropical Pkwy. / Centennial Ctr. Blvd., Las Vegas Oct. 22 - Nov. 3 (Sat. - Thurs.): 9am - 7pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 9am - 8pm DEER SPRINGS TOWN CENTER, Trailer in Parking Lot near Michaels N. 5th St. South of CC-215 / W. Dorrell Ln., North Las Vegas Oct. 22 - Nov. 3 (Sat. - Thurs.): 9am - 7pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 9am - 8pm DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN SHOPPING CENTER, Trailer in Parking Lot South of Dillard’s Sahara Ave. / CC-215, Las Vegas Oct. 22 - Nov. 3 (Sat. - Thurs.): 9am - 7pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 9am - 8pm LOWE’S TROPICANA BELTWAY CENTER, Trailer near Lowe’s 5050 S. Fort Apache Rd. / Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Oct. 22 - Nov. 3 (Sat. - Thurs.): 9am - 7pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 9am - 8pm SILVERADO RANCH PLAZA, Trailer in Parking Lot near PetSmart Eastern Ave. / E. Silverado Ranch Blvd., Las Vegas Oct. 22 - Nov. 3 (Sat. - Thurs.): 9am - 7pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 9am - 8pm LONG-TERM EARLY VOTING SITES: PUBLIC BUILDINGS CLARK COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Bldg., 1st Floor, Room 108, 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy. / W. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas FIRST WEEK, Oct. 22 - 28 (Sat. - Fri., Nevada Day): Oct. 22 (Sat.): 9am - 5pm Oct. 23 (Sun.): CLOSED Oct. 24 - 28 (Mon. - Fri., Nevada Day): 8am - 6pm SECOND WEEK, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 (Sat. - Fri.): Oct. 29 (Sat.): 9am - 5pm Oct. 30 (Sun.): CLOSED Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 (Mon. - Thurs.): 8am - 6pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 8am - 8pm EAST LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY CENTER, 250 N. Eastern Ave. / Stewart Ave., Las Vegas FIRST WEEK, Oct. 22 - 28 (Sat. - Fri., Nevada Day): Oct. 22 (Sat.): 10am - 6pm Oct. 23 (Sun.): CLOSED Oct. 24 - 28 (Mon. - Fri., Nevada Day): 9am - 6pm SECOND WEEK, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 (Sat. - Fri.): Oct. 29 (Sat.): 10am - 6pm Oct. 30 (Sun.): CLOSED Oct. 31 (Mon.): 9am - 6pm Nov. 1 - 3 (Tues. - Thurs.): 9am - 7pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 9am - 8pm Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center, Room C 1625 W. Carey Ave. / Martin Luther King Blvd., North Las Vegas Open only from Oct. 22 to Oct. 28 Oct. 22 - 23, (Sat. - Sun.): 9am - 5pm Oct. 24 - 28 (Mon. - Fri., Nevada Day): 9am - 7pm Doolittle Community Center, Room B 1950 J St. / Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Open only on Oct. 29 and from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 Oct. 29 (Sat.): 9am - 5pm Oct. 30 (Sun.): CLOSED Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 (Mon. - Thurs.): 9am - 7pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 9am - 8pm
FIRST WEEK, Oct. 22 - 28 (Sat. - Fri., Nevada Day): Oct. 22 (Sat.): 9am - 7pm Oct. 23 (Sun.): CLOSED Oct. 24 - 28 (Mon. - Fri., Nevada Day): 9am - 7pm SECOND WEEK, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 (Sat. - Fri.): Oct. 29 (Sat.): 9am - 7pm Oct. 30 (Sun.): CLOSED Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 (Mon. - Thurs.): 9am - 7pm Nov. 4 (Last Fri.): 9am - 8pm SHORT-TERM, NEIGHBORHOOD EARLY VOTING SITES DATE / LOCATION ADDRESS / CROSS STREETS TIME OCTOBER 22, Albertsons SATURDAY Ann / Drexel 9am - 7pm Albertsons Cheyenne / Albertsons Durango Cheyenne / 8am - 6pm Durango 8am - 6pm Albertsons Craig / Decatur Albertsons 8am - 6pm Craig / Decatur 8am - 6pm Albertsons Craig / Tenaya Albertsons 9am - 7pm Desert Inn / Pecos McLeod Albertsons 9am - 7pm Desert Inn / Pecos McLeod Albertsons 9am - 7pm Hualapai / Flamingo Albertsons 9am - 7pm Hualapai / Flamingo Henderson City 9am - 7pm Hall 240 S. Water St. / Albertsons W. Basic Stephanie / 7:30am - 5:30pm Horizon Ridge 8am - 6pm Las Vegas Athletic Club (Trailer) Buy Low Market 1725 N. Rainbow Owens / H St. Blvd., South of 9am - 7pm Lake Mead Bl. 9am - 7pm Desert Crossing Shop. Ctr. (Trailer) Nellis Crossing Desert Inn / Shop. Ctr. (Trailer) Decatur Nellis / Charleston 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm Las Vegas Athletic Club (Trailer) 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd., South of Lake Mead Bl. 9am - 7pm
Nev. St. College - Rogers Student Ctr. 1125 Nevada State Dr., Henderson 9am - 4:30pm
Laughlin Library 2840 S. Needles Hwy., Laughlin 8am - 6pm
Paradise Park Community Center 4775 S. McLeod Dr., North of Tropicana 8am - 6pm
Nellis Crossing Shop. Ctr. (Trailer) Nellis / Charleston Paseo Verde 9am - 7pm Library 280 S. Green Seafood City Valley Pkwy. / Market Paseo Verde 3890 S. Maryland 10am - 8pm Pkwy. / Katie 9am - 7pm SkyView YMCA 3050 E. Centennial Searchlight Pkwy. Community Center 9am - 7pm 200 Michael Wendell Way, Sun City Searchlight MacDonald Ranch 10am - 3pm Community Ctr. 2020 W. Horizon Vons Ridge, East of Windmill Pkwy. / Green Vly. Pkwy. Pecos 8am - 6pm 8am - 6pm Target (Trailer) OCTOBER 23, Spring Mountain SUNDAY Rd. / Rainbow 9am - 7pm Albertsons Ann / Drexel OCTOBER 25, 9am - 7pm TUESDAY Albertsons Cheyenne / Durango 8am - 6pm Albertsons Craig / Decatur 8am - 6pm Albertsons Craig / Tenaya 9am - 7pm Albertsons Desert Inn / Pecos McLeod 9am - 7pm Albertsons Hualapai / Flamingo 9am - 7pm
Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Ctr. 2020 W. Horizon Ridge, East of Green Vly. Pkwy. 8am - 6pm Target (Trailer) Spring Mountain Rd. / Rainbow 9am - 7pm OCTOBER 26, WEDNESDAY Alexander Library 1755 W. Alexander Rd., West of M.L. King 10:30am - 7:30pm Aliante Library 2400 W. Deer Springs, West of Clayton 10:30am - 7:30pm Bob Price Rec. Center 2050 Bonnie Ln. / E. Lake Mead Blvd. 8am - 6pm Canyon Ridge Church (Trailer) 6200 W. Lone Mountain Rd. / Jones 9am - 7pm College of Sthn. Nev. (CSN) - N. Las Vegas 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. / Pecos 8am - 6pm Heritage Park Sr. Facility 300 S. Racetrack Rd. / Burkholder 8am - 6pm Holy Spirit Lutheran Church 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave., East of Rainbow 9am - 7pm La Bonita Supermarket (Trailer) Rainbow / Flamingo 9am - 7pm Paradise Park Community Center 4775 S. McLeod Dr., North of Tropicana 8am - 6pm Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave. / Grand Canyon 10am - 7pm SkyView YMCA 3050 E. Centennial Pkwy. 9am - 7pm Solera Anthem Community Center 2401 Somersworth Dr. / Solera Sky 8am - 6pm Trails Village Center (Trailer) Village Center Cir. / Trails Center 9am - 7pm Vons Sky Pointe / Buffalo 9am - 7pm OCTOBER 27, THURSDAY Albertsons Nellis / Vegas Valley 9am - 7pm Alexander Library 1755 W. Alexander Rd., West of M.L. King 10:30am - 7:30pm Bob Price Rec. Center 2050 Bonnie Ln. / E. Lake Mead Blvd. 8am - 6pm Canyon Ridge Church (Trailer) 6200 W. Lone Mountain Rd. / Jones 9am - 7pm College of Sthn. Nev. (CSN) - N. Las Vegas 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. / Pecos 8am - 6pm Desert Vista Community Center 10360 Sun City Blvd. / Thomas W. Ryan 9am - 7pm
Aliante Library 2400 W. Deer Springs, West of Clayton 10:30am - 7:30pm
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave., East of Rainbow 9am - 7pm
Bob Price Rec. Center 2050 Bonnie Ln. / E. Lake Mead Blvd. 8am - 6pm
La Bonita Supermarket (Trailer) Rainbow / Flamingo 9am - 7pm
Canyon Ridge Church (Trailer) 6200 W. Lone Mountain Rd. / Jones 9am - 7pm
Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave. / Grand Canyon 10am - 7pm
Heritage Park Sr. Facility 300 S. Racetrack Rd. / Burkholder 8am - 6pm
Solera Anthem Community Center 2401 Somersworth Dr. / Solera Sky 8am - 6pm
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave., East of Rainbow 9am - 7pm
Sun City Aliante Community Center 7390 Aliante Pkwy. / Elkhorn 8am - 6pm
Nellis Crossing Shop. Ctr. (Trailer) Nellis / Charleston 9am - 7pm
Trails Village Center (Trailer) Village Center Cir. / Trails Center 9am - 7pm
Las Vegas Athletic Club (Trailer) 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd., South of Lake Mead Bl. 9am - 7pm
Nev. St. College - Rogers Student Ctr. 1125 Nevada State Dr., Henderson 9am - 4:30pm
Vons Sky Pointe / Buffalo 9am - 7pm
Nellis Crossing Shop. Ctr. (Trailer) Nellis / Charleston 9am - 7pm
North Las Vegas City Hall 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. N. / Civic Center 8am - 5pm
Albertsons Stephanie / Horizon Ridge 8am - 6pm Buy Low Market Owens / H St. 9am - 7pm Desert Crossing Shop. Ctr. (Trailer) Desert Inn / Decatur 9am - 7pm
Seafood City Market 3890 S. Maryland Pkwy. / Katie 9am - 7pm Vons Windmill Pkwy. / Pecos 8am - 6pm OCTOBER 24, MONDAY
Paradise Park Community Center 4775 S. McLeod Dr., North of Tropicana 8am - 6pm Paseo Verde Library 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy. / Paseo Verde 10am - 8pm
Winchester Cultural Center 3130 McLeod Dr., North of E. Desert Inn Rd. 10am - 8pm OCTOBER 28, FRIDAY (Nevada Day) Albertsons Charleston / Sloan 9am - 7pm Albertsons Charleston / Town Center 8am - 6pm Albertsons College / Horizon 8am - 6pm
Albertsons Eastern / Warm Springs 8am - 6pm
Albertsons Lake Mead Pkwy. / Boulder Hwy. 9am - 7pm
Albertsons Farm / Durango 9am - 7pm
Boulder City, City Hall 401 California Ave., Boulder City 7am - 6pm
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Sun City Aliante Community Center 7390 Aliante Pkwy. / Elkhorn 8am - 6pm
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Centennial Hills YMCA 6601 N. Buffalo Dr. / Sky Pointe 8am - 6pm
Enterprise Library 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. / S. Las Vegas Blvd. 10am - 7pm
Southern Highlands Mktpl. (Trailer) Southern Highlands Pkwy. / Cactus 9am - 7pm Sun City Anthem Center 2450 Hampton Rd. / Anthem Pkwy. 9am - 6pm Whitney Library 5175 E. Tropicana, East of Nellis 10am - 7pm Whole Foods Marketplace (Trailer) 7290 W. Lake Mead Blvd. / Tenaya 9am - 7pm NOVEMBER 1, TUESDAY Albertsons Flamingo / Durango 8am - 6pm Boulder City, City Hall 401 California Ave., Boulder City 7am - 6pm Centennial Hills YMCA 6601 N. Buffalo Dr. / Sky Pointe 8am - 6pm College of Sthn. Nev. (CSN) Henderson Building C, 700 College Dr. / Heather 9am - 4:30pm Lowe’s Parking Lot (Trailer) 2570 E. Craig Rd. / Losee 9am - 7pm Mesquite Deuce 2 Bldg. 150 N. Yucca St., Mesquite 8am - 7pm Rainbow Library 3150 N. Buffalo Dr. / Cheyenne 10am - 7pm Silver Mesa Rec. Center 4025 Allen Ln. / Alexander 9am - 7pm Silver Springs Rec. Center 1951 Silver Springs Pkwy. / Pinion Springs 8am - 6pm Southern Highlands Mktpl. (Trailer) Southern Highlands Pkwy. / Cactus 9am - 7pm Sun City Anthem Center 2450 Hampton Rd. / Anthem Pkwy. 9am - 6pm Walnut Rec. Center 3075 N. Walnut Rd., South of Cheyenne 9am - 7pm West Charleston Library 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., East of Torrey Pines 10am - 7pm Whole Foods Marketplace (Trailer) 7290 W. Lake Mead Blvd. / Tenaya 9am - 7pm NOVEMBER 2, WEDNESDAY Albertsons Ann / Simmons 8am - 6pm Albertsons Buffalo / Vegas 8am - 6pm Albertsons Charleston / Rainbow 9am - 7pm Cardenas Market 4421 E. Bonanza Rd. / Lamb 9am - 7pm Centennial Hills YMCA 6601 N. Buffalo Dr. / Sky Pointe 8am - 6pm Green Valley Library 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy. / Sunset 10am - 7pm Lowe’s Parking Lot (Trailer) 2570 E. Craig Rd. / Losee 9am - 7pm Silver Mesa Rec. Center 4025 Allen Ln. / Alexander 9am - 7pm Sun City Mesquite 1350 Flat Top Mesa Dr., Mesquite 8am - 7pm
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MASKED WINNERS. Barangay Granada was adjudged grand slam winner in the arena dance competition’s barangay category of the MassKara Festival, Bacolod City’s top tourist attraction, which ended on Sunday, Oct. 23 after 23 days of festivities. Inquirer.net photo by Andy Alvarez
Lumad groups file charges against Manila Police officials by Patricia Lourdes Philstar.com
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MANILA — The Philippines’ gender gap on the subindex of health and survival remains fully closed while it has re-closed the educational attainment subindex, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2016 published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The country has fully closed its gender gap on health and survival since 2006 while it re-closed its educational attainment gap which re-opened slightly last year. The Philippines remains the highest performer in the East Asia and Pacific region with an overall rank of 7 (0.786) out of 144 countries. “The Philippines and New Zealand maintain their overall Index top ten rankings on the back of strong scores on closing the Political Empowerment gender gap and despite the Philippines’ small decline on the Economic Participation and Opportunity subindex,” the report said.
Manila ranked 21st in the economic participation and opportunity subindex with a score of 0.780 due to fewer female legislators, senior officials and managers. Meanwhile, the Philippines ranked 17th in political empowerment with a score of 0.386. “Existing data benchmarking women’s economic leadership roles is uneven in coverage and more should be done to fill existing gaps in knowledge,” the report read. According to the report, average female representation on boards is 14 percent. Only five countries have broken the 30 percent participation threshold — Iceland, Norway, France, Latvia and Finland. “Notable performers include the Philippines, China, Nicaragua, Bahamas, Botswana, Sweden and Brazil,” the report said. The report said that the closing of the economic gender gap ranges from 47 to 1,951 years with “current rates of change across
world regions.” Western Europe has the fastest-closing economic gender gap predicted at 47 years. Eastern Europe and Central Asia, however, have slower rates of change predicted at 93 years. As for East Asia and the Pacific, the WEF predicts a closing of the economic gender gap at 111 years. The top ten countries in the global index are: Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Rwanda, Ireland, the Philippines, Slovenia, New Zealand and Nicaragua. The rankings in the Global Gender Index are designed to create global awareness of the challenges posed by gender gap and the opportunities created by reducing them. “The Index benchmarks national gender gaps on economic, education, health and political criteria, and provides country rankings that allow for effective comparisons across regions and income groups,” the World Economic Forum said.
DOJ OKs illegal possession of arms raps vs Davao blast suspects by christoPher LLoyd Philstar.com
caLiwan complainants was pursuant to motorcycle. That was when
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing of illegal possession charges against the three members of the Maute Terrorist Group who were allegedly the perpetrators of the Davao City blast last September 2. In a resolution dated October 18 but released Tuesday, OCt. 25, the DOJ recommended that the resolution be approved and respondents as TJ Tagadaya Macabalang, Wendel Apostol Facturan and Musali Mustapha, be indicted for violation of Republic Act 9516 for illegal possession of explosives, firearms and ammunition filed by the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG). “We take judicial notice that by virtue of Proclamation No. 55, dated September 4, 2016, the country was placed by President Rodrigo Duterte under a state of National Emergency on account of lawless violence in Mindanao. The checkpoint conducted by
said Presidential Proclamation and warranted by the exigencies of public order,” the resolution stated. The DOJ resolution was signed by Senior Assistant State Prosecutors Peter Ong, Assistant State Prosecutors Susan Azarcon, Ferdinand Fernandez and approved by Prosecutor General Claro Arellano. In their counter-affidavits, the three denied that they were arrested on board a motorcycle with no license plate at a mobile checkpoint by joint elements of the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police last October 4 in Cotabato City. DOJ said that records show the complainants merely stopped respondents after they were found to have violated the law and acted suspiciously. Aside from the fact that the respondents’ motorcycle had no license plate, they were also seen by complainants turning the motorcycle around to evade the checkpoint. It added that respondents failed to present any document for the
the respondents were asked to alight from the motorcycle and searched by the complainants. The search yielded unlicensed firearms and explosives. Confiscated from the suspects were various components for improvised explosive devices, a sub-machine gun, a .45 caliber pistol, their motorcycle, and various cellular phones. ”We now come to the criminal liability of respondents. We find all respondents liable for violation of R.A. 10591 (the comprehensive firearms and ammunition regulation act) and violation of P.D. No. 1866, as amended by R.A. 9156,” the DOJ stated. Earlier, Ong clarified that the resolution is based on the raps for violation of Republic Act 9516 for illegal possession of explosives, firearms and ammunition filed by CIDG and not on charges in relation to the Davao blast. He noted that the Davao prosecutors are handling the case in relation to the blast which left 15 people dead and injured 70 others.
DSWD unearths more ‘Yolanda’ anomalies by catherine
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It has been three years since Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) wrecked large areas in the Visayas but the government response to help victims remains a controversial issue as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday claimed it found cases of irregularities in the dispersal of aid. Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo said her department conducted an internal assessment of donations given to the government following complaints from Yolanda victims who did not receive emergency assistance. “There are around 200,000 claimants who expressed the complaint that they were victims of Yolanda in Region 8 and Region 6 but they were not given the assistance needed,” Taguiwalo said during a press conference. She said the aid should have been urgently released and “not three years, not two years after.” “I think, generally, the money has gone to the people but there are cases of irregularities, noncompliance or non-implementation… The disqualification, the exclusion of emergency shelter assistance for victims of Yolanda is widespread,” Taguiwalo said. Some of the irregularities include delays in the release of
emergency assistance to typhoon victims. In some cases, she said some victims were not relocated because of the ban on giving assistance to residents living in danger zones. Some victims also failed to receive assistance because they were not part of political groupings. “It went through the local government units and again, there was unfair treatment. So, there were people who were victims of Yolanda but who were not part of the political groupings of particular local government officials so they were excluded. We have that a lot,” Taguiwalo said. The DSWD secretary said her department had already submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte a report on the supposed irregularities. “We have submitted the report to the President already of a particular irregularity and we have asked him to initiate the investigation. So we will come out with that by next month — before the third year of Yolanda,” Taguiwalo said. She clarified that the internal assessment was not meant to find fault but to set guidelines on how to properly respond to disasters. One guideline being implemented by the DSWD right now is the immediate release of emergency shelter assistance to victims
belonging to the poorest of the poor. “So, I think, the spirit there is we don’t want any form of irregularity, of any corruption. The President is very clear about it. Our marching orders from Day One is (to give) prompt and compassionate assistance,” Taguiwalo said. “So we are doing our best to make sure that the Yolanda experience in terms of delayed provision of emergency shelter assistance should not be repeated,” she added. Yolanda, considered the deadliest typhoon to hit land in recent history, battered the Eastern Visayas Region in late 2013, killing more than 6,000 people and displacing millions. The devastation galvanized countries into action. Foreign aid, according to the Foreign Aid Transparency Hub, amounted to $386.2 million. Even before he officially assumed office, Duterte has been urged to investigate alleged irregularities in the distribution of the funds under the administration of his predecessor, Benigno Aquino 3rd. UN Secretary General Ban KiMoon himself visited Tacloban City in Leyte, one of the hardest hit areas, to assess the damage and rehabilitation efforts being undertaken by the government.
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Philippine bet wins Miss Grand International 2016 1st runner-up PhiliPPine bet nicole Cordoves on Tuesday, Oct. 25 won the first runner-up title in the Miss Grand international 2016 pageant. Miss indonesia Ariska Putri Pertiw was crowned Miss Grand international 2016. Miss Thailand Supaporn Malisorn, on the other hand, placed second while Miss United States of America Michelle leon was the third runner-up. landed on the fourth place was Miss Puerto Rico Madison Anderson. During the question and answer portion of the top five candidates, they were asked to choose between USA presidential candidates Philippine bet Nicole Cordoves won the first runner-up title in the Miss Grand International Donald Trump and hillary Clinton, 2016 pageant held in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Oct. 25. to help stop the war on violence. nesia chose Clinton. Westgate international Theater, Cordoves and leon picked This was the first time the Phil- las Vegas. Trump and got booed by the ippines joined the said pageant, Cordoves is working at the audience while candidates from which is now on its third year. Department of Finance. (Philstar. Puerto Rico, Thailand and indo- The final show was held at the com)
Marlon Stockinger confesses to ‘seeing’ Pia Wurtzbach lucky to have met Pia, Marlon said they also find their situation “difficult” since Pia is fulfilling her duties as Miss Universe in new York City while he flies to the Philippines and is mostly in europe. “Whenever we get the chance, we make the most out of it,” Marlon said. Marlon, 25, and Pia, 27, were rumored to be dating after the Miss Universe posted a photo of her and the Filipino-Swiss car racer on her instagram account. Pia also stopped posting photos of her former boyfriend Mikhail Varshavski. The two were also seen meeting in Manila when Pia visited the country and both of them posted a photo of their meeting. Pia recently posted Marlon’s photo with the caption “My favorite Swiss,” and tagged the champion car race Car racing champion Marlon Stockinger admitted he is “seeing” Miss Universe driver. (Philstar.com) Pia Wurtzbach. CAR racing champion Marlon Stockinger broke his silence on dating rumors and admitted he is “seeing” Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach. “The truth? let’s put it this way if Pia was here tonight she’d be my date here so yeah obviously
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Real-life couples dazzle at Star Magic Ball 2016 by tessA
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The British-Norwegian pop group composed of lead vocalist, Ben Adams, keyboardist Mark Read and guitarist Christian Ingebrigsten, played their chart-topping hits in their concert at the Kia Theater.
A1 pays tribute to fans in Manila concert
over the years thank you!” “We just want to say, Mahal namin kayo,” Mark told the fans. A1 has returned to the country after their four-year hiatus. They last performed at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in 2012 and they said their new tour is dedicated to their fans. The “Here we come back” tour concert was produced by Concert Republic.
and guitarist Christian Ingebrigsten presented a mini-video Philstar.com showing compiled photos and BRITISH-Norwegian boyband videos of their visits to the PhilipA1 has returned to Manila not pines and other Southeast Asian only to serenade and sing with countries in the early 2000s. The boys played their “Living their Filipino fans but also to pay the Dream” song while reminisctribute to them. During their “Here we come ing their past visits to the country. back” tour concert held at the The video was capped by a heartKia Theater on Sunday, oct. 23 shaped collage of photos with A1 composed of lead vocal Ben their fans, with a heartfelt mesAdams, keyboardist Mark Read sage: “For the love and support by Rosette
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Love was certainly in the air as stars descended upon the annual Star Magic Ball at The Shangri-La Makati on Saturday, oct. 22. As of the final head count, over 300 homegrown artists of ABSCBN’s talent management and development arm from years past and present took time to attend the glitzy affair, which was quickly turned into an event-for-a-cause in aid of Super Typhoon Lawin’s victims. Held just two days after the powerful storm displaced many families in Northern Luzon, a last minute program insert was made where guests were invited to pledge their donations. With love for countrymen felt by all, the cameras, meanwhile, zoomed in on real–life couples who dazzled on the red carpet, arm in arm. Leading the lovey-dovey pack were Liza Soberano and enrique Gil; Bea Alonzo and Gerald Anderson; Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano; Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla; erich Gonzales and Daniel Matsunaga; Miho Nishida and Tommy esguerra; and Pokwang and Lee o’Brien, among others. Also spotted in the ballroom were ABS-CBN executives including chief content officer Charo Santos, president Carlo Katigbak, chairman Gabby Lopez, and head of Finance for Broadcast and News and Current Affairs Cat Lopez.
Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil
Several vIPs were likewise in attendance including Sen. Sonny Angara with wife Tootsie, Sen. Grace Poe, and Davao del Norte Anton Lagdameo with wife Dawn Zulueta. Following tradition, Concert King Martin Nievera again hosted the annual celebration, which was dedicated to two important figures for Star Magic and ABS-CBN as a whole: network chairman Gabby Lopez and executive Freddie Garcia. As such, a montage of greetings for the head honchos were aired on the giant screen, followed by tribute songs from singers CJ Navato, Kristel Fulgar, Bailey May, Ylona Garcia, Darren espanto, Alexa Ilacad, Richard Poon, KZ Tandingan, and Jona viray. The key toast for Lopez and
Garcia was given by Star Magic’s main man Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan who recalled how the eL3 and FMG, as they are called respectively, helped build Star Magic to what it is today. The traditional Star Magic cotillion de honor followed the tribute with Jason Dy singing “I Won’t Give Up” for dancers Tommy esguerra and Miho Nishida, Sofia Andres and Diego Loyzaga, McCoy de Leon and elisse Joson, Sue Ramirez and Ronnie Alonte, Grae Fernandez and Kira Balinger, Nash Aguas and Alexa Ilacad. Adding a bit of Broadway to the evening’s entertainment were Jersey Boys stars Nyoy volante, Markki Stroem, Bibo Reyes and Rhenwyn Gabalonzo; while Star Magic’s prime artists, led by Piolo Pascual, also made an appearance at the latter part of the program, again to offer a toast for the evenings honorees. Joining Pascual on stage were John Lloyd Cruz, Jericho Rosales, Xian Lim, Kim Chiu, Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Bea Alonzo, Maja Salvador, Zanjoe Marudo, and Jodi Sta. Maria. To cap the ball, special awards were handed out to guests, namely: elisse Joson as Ponds Beautiful Belle of the Night; John Lloyd Cruz for the Metro and H&M Style Award; Charo Santos and Gabby Lopez as Male and Female Stars of the Night; Liza Soberano and Zanjoe Marudo as Star Magic Ball 2016’s Best Dressed Stars; and Sofia Andres and Diego Loyzaga as Couple of the Night. Finally, Magpahanggang Wakas actor Jericho Rosales received the prestigious Star Magic Icon award for his enduring career in the business and under the talent management agency.
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Mabuhay Festival 2016: A Filipino-American fusion of arts, culture and fashion In celebration of Filipino American History Month, the Filipino American Heritage Foundation (FAHF) on Saturday, October 22, showcased the vibrant culture of the Filipino people through live performances at the Treasure Island Hotel in Las Vegas. With the theme “A FilipinoAmerican Fusion of Arts, Culture, and Fashion,” the program was directed by Victor Hao Cuenco and produced by Maria Lester “Marti” Ybañes. Among the Mabuhay Festival’s featured artists were Israel Ronna, Jennifer Amahan, Rizza navales, Charity Lagahid, and Haley Vanessa Bayot. Also featured at the event were the fashion collections of Cary Santiago, an internationally acclaimed Filipino Master Couturier, and of Carl Andrada from Carmelo Designs. The Filipino American History Month is celebrated every October to recognize the decades-long presence of Filipinos in the United States.
Following the evening’s program, reviews poured in from various guests. Philippine Consul General Adelio Cruz said, “it was one of the best I have seen,” while PH Department of Tourism-Los Angeles Director Richmond Jimenez called it a “great cultural showcase.” “It was amazing to watch! Fantastic production. I truly had an enjoyable evening. So proud to be Pinay,” Judge Cheryl Moss said. Judge Joe Hardy said, “Completely agree! Dr. Romualdo Aragon, you really outdid yourself this year. Simply incredible!” “What a wonderful evening showcasing the many dances and costumes of the Filipino people alongside modern day expressions of fashion, dance and music. Every year is better than the last and I cannot wait to see next year’s production. Congratulations on a spectacular event!” Judge Cynthia Dustin-Cruz remarked. Dr. Romualdo Aragon Jr. thanked the following groups and people who contributed to
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POOr echo! Her heart broke into a million little pieces. beauty and light dissolved into darkness for her until nothing held any meaning. refusing food and drink, echo grew pale and consumptive and faded away, leaving only her far-off voice in the distance. It is said that echo haunts the mountains where she answers all who call but only with the last words. Narcissus meanwhile continued to break one hapless heart after another in the most mean spirited away, until one day, one totally aggrieved nymph with her heart shattered, prayed to the powers that be, for vengeance, to inflict punishment on Narcissus to make him feel the pure pain of unrequited love, to make him feel how it is to give love and have it flung back in his face. Her prayer was heard and in a world of swift and even-handed justice with no lawyers, judges and jury to cloud the issue, appropriate punishment was served. One day Narcissus chanced upon a pool with water so clear, it looked like a mirror. bending over to drink, Narcissus saw his own reflection, thought it was a water nymph, and forthwith, was smitten with the image on the pool. He fell in love with the image of himself, hook, line and sinker, not unlike celebrities who read their
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The ‘selfies’ generation It’s October: Time to celebrate idolatry on steroids Filipino-American History Month “Vanity of vanities; ALL IS VANITY.” —Ecclesiastes own press and believe them to be true. but I digress. Narcissus tried to embrace his own reflection in the water but his attempt to touch or kiss his beloved ended in frustration each time. the image in the water dissolved into ripples, disappeared and came back on. Narcissus had to be content just by looking at the mirror image of himself in the pool, day and night, without ever knowing the joy of touching or being loved in return. He now knew, up close and personal, the excruciating pain of multiple rejections from the same object of his affection. Still he persisted, becoming rooted to the spot by the pool. He now knew how it is to be on the receiving end of rejection. He slowly pined away, losing his youth and beauty and withering away on the same spot by the pool’s edge with echo still hovering over him and repeating his poignant last word, “Alas!” as he lay dying. As the woodland creatures prepared to bury his body, Narcissus’ body was nowhere to be found and in its place, stood a flower, bending over the pool, as though admiring itself. Gardeners know this flower as Narcissus. Hence, we call those who exhibit the same folly these days
as narcissistic. the irony of it is that others clearly see it for what it is but the afflicted individual is blind to this egocentric flaw in himself, thinking the world revolves around him. In today’s world, there’s opportunity to cash in on this tragic human flaw and use vanity and self-image as hot buttons to sell their wares: beauty products and services, diet pills and machines and illusions of power and beauty, with remarkable merchandising success. Self-improvement is great but only if it comes quietly from the inside out. Pray that both the “once young” and the young ones don’t fall prey to the trappings of extreme self-absorption that rule the global culture of the present Age of Selfies. In biblical times, it was called idolatry. What we have now is IDOLAtrY ON SterOIDS, self-love of biblical proportions. Self love taken to extreme, is something that might account for much of the social problems affluent societies with only one or two self-absorbed children per family, experience and suffer from today. *** Nota Bene: Monette Adeva Maglaya is SVP of Asian Journal Publications, Inc. To send comments, e-mail monette.maglaya@ asianjournalinc.com
Your Immigration Solution Atty. Devin Connolly & nAnCy Miller OctOber is officially designated Filipino-American history month. It is a month for all of us to specifically recognize Filipinos’ role in American history as well as the ongoing contributions of Filipino-Americans to the United States. the White House and President Obama issued a press release on October 1, 2016 praising the countess contributions the Filipino-American community has made to this country. President Obama said he was pleased to celebrate Filipino-American History Month, in part because it recognizes the “many ways that Filipino-Americans have enriched our society across our country.” As stated in the White House’s press release, Filipinos began arriving in the U.S. way back in the 16th century. they initially arrived in Morro bay, california, and it
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is believed that Filipinos were the first groups of immigrants from Asia to arrive in the U.S. but Filipinos did not limit themselves to simply california. rather, they eventually began to settle throughout the U.S. the result is that there is now evidence of the Philippines’ rich tradition and culture in every state in the U.S. President Obama also discussed the many ways in which Filipinos have contributed to this country. He specifically mentions that Filipino arrivals and native-born U.S. citizens of Filipino ancestry have become artists, educators, teachers, etc. Special attention should also be given to the fact that Filipinos have long served in the United States’ armed forced. Filipino citizens notably served during World War II in an effort to help protect the U.S. and our way of life. Some of these brave individuals are unfortunately still waiting for their family members to join them in the U.S. Hopefully President Obama’s administration’s enactment of the “Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program’ will help these veterans be reunited with their
family members very soon. this program allows certain FilipinoAmerican veterans to request that their family members join them in the United States while they await the issuance of their permanent resident status. When we think of October celebrations, most people likely immediately think of Halloween. However, in addition to trick-ortreating this year, we should all be sure to recognize and celebrate Filipino-American history month. For centuries Filipino-Americans have played a role in shaping the U.S., and their culture and traditions can now be felt from coast-to-coast. *** Reeves, Miller, Zhang & Diza Law Corporation’s offices are located in Pasadena, Irvine, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Makati City. 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)
Is your heart failing? HOW do we know when our heart is failing? this condition could be in its early stage that the individual may not even have enough symptoms to know he/ she has it. And if there are symptoms, even moderate to severe, the diagnosis usually eludes a lay person. In the United States alone, there are about 5.1 million people today who have heart failure. What is heart failure? Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure (cHF), refers to a condition where the heart muscles become too weak to pump enough blood to satisfy the body’s needs. there are two main ventricles of the heart responsible for pumping blood: the right and left ventricles. the right ventricle pumps used blood back to the lungs for oxygenation, while the left pumps oxygenated blood from the lungs to the entire body. cHF does not mean the heart is about to stop or to have a heart attack. It simply means the heart muscles (usually both the right and left) have been weakened and need help. What causes heart failure? the following can cause cHF: coronary heart disease (with blockage of the arteries supplying oxygen and nutrition to the muscles of the heart), actual heart attack, high blood pressure and diseased heart valves (both increase the work of the heart), cardiomyopathy (either due to alcohol abuse, toxic agents, cocaine, and other illegal drugs, or radiation, chemotherapy), viral myocarditis, congenital heart defects, diabetes, thyroid or kidney diseases, blood clots in the lungs, HIV/AIDS, or even a vitamin b deficiency (beriberi) in very poor regions of the world where malnutrition is rampant. too much vitamin e has been reported to also contribute to heart failure. And so with obesity, which makes the heart work more. Does sleep apnea cause heart disease? Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) — involuntary breathholding for prolonged and repeated periods while asleep, especially among those who snore — significantly contributes to increased risk for heart attack, high blood pressure (eventually to heart failure), stroke, diabetes, and even cancer. Sleep apnea deprives the person of vital oxygen and the episodes could occur dozens of times in a minute, leading to hypoxia (seriously low level of oxygen), which is bad for all organs. Sudden deaths from sleep apnea have been reported. Once a diagnosis is established by a sleep study, the primary treatment is the use of a cPAP (continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine during sleep for life. the cPAP mask, especially the nasal pillow, is more comfortable than one could imagine, and even “addictive,” providing security and a sense of inner peace. the cPAP could prevent premature deaths. What are the signs and symptoms of CHF? these usually include shortness of breath, especially when they lie flat (with impairment of sleep as a result), dry hacking cough or wheezing, distended neck veins, extreme fatigue, leg swelling, ascites (abdominal fluid formation from swollen liver and other organs), and in severe cases, anasarca (total body swelling), bloating stomach, poor urine output, and weight gain from retained fluid. the nail beds and tips of the fingers might be bluish from lack
of oxygen. Loss of appetite and nausea, dizziness, and rapid or irregular heartbeats may also be present. Is there a cure for CHF? In general, heart failure has no cure. the exception is the cHF caused by coronary heart blockage or heart valve disease, where surgery could dramatically tame the heart failure. basically, the regimen is aimed at managing the associated diseases and the symptoms to make the patient comfortable, improve the quality of life and allow the patient to be active again, or even productive once more. the role of prevention is essential. What then is the treatment? While it is not achievable yet to cure cHF to the point of normalcy of the heart, the main aim of the therapy is to improve the quality of life and endurance of the patient. the strategy includes treating the primary cause and the contributing illnesses (those listed above), low-salt diet, and use of specific medications to eliminate the excess fluid in the body and minimize the cardiac and lung overload, lessening the work of the heart and boosting the strength of the heart muscles and improve overall cardiac output. Sleeping with elevation of the upper part of the body on several pillows or elevating the head of the bed helps the patient breath better. bed rest and oxygen are prescribed as needed. What is the role of prevention? Avoidance of the causes, if possible, is obviously the key. Abstinence from cigarettes, alcohol, and other toxic agents, low-salt diet (since salt intake makes the body retain fluids and increases blood pressure), fluid restriction, compliance with medications, regular medical follow-up, and shifting to a healthy lifestyle would greatly help. the patient and family members may also benefit from professional counseling to reduce the fear, anxiety, stress, depression that could adversely affect all of them. Joining a patient support group of peers could provide emotional support and help the patient adjust to his life with heart failure. Does surgery have a role? As stated above, coronary bypass to correct the heart blockages and prevent heart attack, and surgery to repair diseased heart valves, can significantly improve cardiac recovery. but as heart failure worsens, the standard treatment outlined above may no longer help. If the patient’s heart rhythm is disrupted, a cardiac pacemaker may be installed. For life-threatening arrhythmias, an automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AIcD) may be implanted. Left ventricular restoration/remodeling, mechanical pump called left ventricular assist device, or even heart transplant, when the patient is deemed a qualified candidate for any of those procedures, may be done as a lifesaving measure for end-stage heart failure where all other treatments have failed. *** 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@ gmail.com
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Immigration Corner Atty. MAriA ritA reyes-stuby And bernAdette bretAnA (Part 1 of 2) Criminal convictions in immigration are definitely ‘dealbreakers’. Even just one can cause regrets about the incident which led to it. not a lot of aliens definitively know the immigration consequences of their illegal acts and when they do, it might be too late for regrets or remedies. The United States does not want criminals within its borders. Which country does anyway? an alien who applies for any immigration benefit is meticulously checked for criminal records. Even DaCa (Deferred action for Childhood arrivals) applicants who finally obtain only a temporary permission to work or stay in the U.S. ( not a visa), are expected to be ‘squeaky clean’. The dire consequences of having criminal convictions apply to aliens who are (a) applying to become legal residents; (b) maintaining their lPr (lawful permanent resident) status; and, (c) applying for U.S. citizenship. it is a common misconception that once a green card has been issued in one’s favor, nobody or nothing can remove an lPr from this country. it is farthest from the truth, lPrs are required to maintain the responsibility to obey its laws and uphold the values for which it stands. The strict scrutiny approach that U.S. immigration has adopted in dealing with lPr vis-a-vis criminal convictions (local or foreign), is appropriate and necessary. it is logical to think that when an alien commits egregious acts and
heinous crimes like murder, child pornography or rape, they should be deported. But it is not too easy to comprehend why a conviction for theft (that carries a sentence of one year or more) can cause the removal of an alien from this country. The immigration and nationality act (ina) specifically defines what comes within the realm of ‘deportable offenses.’ it does not matter whether the crime is only considered a ‘misdemeanor’ under state law. The ultimate consequence is still removal. as someone desiring admission into civil society, please understand and accept that crime is bad and criminals deserve to be removed from it. By avoiding being labeled ‘undesirable’ maybe the iCE (immigration and Customs Enforcement) officers will leave you alone. Be aware of crimes of violence (COV) and crimes involving moral turpitude (CimT). again, the concepts of COV and CimT are specifically defined in the law. COV, includes assault, armed robbery, aggravated battery, to name a few. CimT has an element of “moral turpitude”, defined as an “act that is bad, evil, vicious, wretched, vile or depraved”. it is bad to take another’s property without consent (theft), or burn somebody’s dwelling (arson); it is inherently vile or depraved to molest a child (incest or molestation), assault or force yourself upon another by force (assault, rape), kill someone (murder) or fool someone into believing that you have funds for the check you issued (obtaining money on false pretenses). Generally, regulatory laws are passed to maintain order in society (not
to punish inherently evil acts) and therefore cannot be CimTs . But through time, the courts have found a few of them to be serious enough hence, are considered for immigration purposes. For instance, although driving under the influence (DUi) of alcohol or illicit drugs is a violation of a regulatory state law and even considered a traffic offense in certain jurisdictions, it carries with it a penalty, which if considered can reflect someone’s lack of good moral character. When i was a “new arrival” in the U.S. and was still oblivious to immigration realities in this country, it was sad to hear that a friend of a friend was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. During sentencing, the victim’s mother surprisingly pleaded for leniency on his behalf because she did not want him to be deported. She said it was a vehicular accident and the accused did not mean to cause the death of her daughter when his car hit her.. it was an accident, no doubt; but the felony conviction and the sentence imposed led to his removal. Unjust maybe but dura lex sed lex. (The law is harsh but it is the law.) *** Maria Rita Reyes-Stuby is a licensed attorney in Michigan. She is a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Law. She specializes in immigration and practices in Las Vegas, Michigan, California and other states. Bernadette Bretana, a graduate of the Ateneo Law School and Ms. Stuby are licensed attorneys in the Philippines. Please call @702-403-4704 or email her at stubylaw@aol.com or go to www. mrstubylaw.com for any questions on this article.
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SOUThErn nevada is uniquely vulnerable to a variety of natural and man-made disasters. From wildfires, flash floods, high winds and earthquakes to vandalism, human error and terrorism, severe property damage can occur at any moment and with no warning. While disaster may be unavoidable, proper preparation and a viable action plan can help property owners avoid becoming victimized again when it comes time to contracting for emergency home repairs. The nevada State Contractors Board warns that unscrupulous and unlicensed individuals may seek to take advantage of homeowners in the wake of catastrophe – at a time when they are at their most vulnerable. major damage to your home creates an emotional situation as a homeowner, making you a tempting target for scam artists or unqualified individuals looking to make a quick buck. it’s understandable that you want to get your house fixed as quickly as possible, but it’s important not to rush to judgment, be pressured into overpaying for renovations or agreeing to unnecessary repairs. To best prepare for the aftermath of a disaster, begin your research now of at least three contractors in each trade likely to be needed (hVaC, electrical, roofing, plumbing, etc.), which you can have on hand in the event an emergency/disaster occurs. The tips below will help you make your
selection and offer guidance once your contractor is hired: Obtain at least three bids from licensed contractors prior to making your decision and verify their license on the Board’s website www.nscb.nv.gov. ask for references from each contractor and follow verify the quality and timeliness of the work previously performed for those customers. make sure your contract is as detailed as possible, including type and color of materials, payment schedules and scope of work. never sign a contract until you understand all the terms and agreements. limit down payments to $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract amount – whichever is less. always obtain a receipt when payment is made. Pay by check or credit card – never with cash. request lien releases after each phase of the project is complete. as a homeowner, you should also be aware that in the vast majority of home-repair cases – any electrical, heating, air conditioning or plumbing work, any construction project that requires a building permit and any project with a value of $1,000 or more, including labor and materials – a valid nevada contractor’s license is required (contractor licenses from other states are not valid in nevada). licensed contractors
will carry a “pocket card” with their license number(s) and monetary limit (maximum contract value per project). Consumers can also validate a contractor’s license on the nSCB website, www.nscb. nv.gov, or by calling the Board at 702-486-1100. licensed contractors have demonstrated competence in their trades, legal knowledge and financial wherewithal, and have undergone a background check among other requirements. By hiring licensed nevada contractors, the full authority of the Board is at your service. We can investigate complaints, order corrections to substandard work, and in some cases even provide compensation through our residential recovery Fund if a project goes wrong. The recovery Fund offers financial recourse up to $35,000 to nevada homeowners whose single-family primary residence is damaged by a licensed contractor for the performance of any construction, remodeling, repair or improvement. The Board encourages anyone who suspects unlicensed contracting to report it to the Contractors Board hotline: 702486-1160. When possible, provide the contractor’s name, address (business and/or physical location where work is being performed), phone number, vehicle description, license plate, business card and any contracts, advertisements or solicitations. ThE aQUila lEGiS FraTErniTY. Elmer resurreccion gave an award to Keynote Speaker Prospero C. nograles, former Speaker of the house of representatives of the Philippines at the 2016 international Convention in las Vegas, nevada, on Saturday, October 22. The aquila legis Fraternity of the ateneo de manila University College of law held the luncheon at The linq hotel las Vegas to celebrate 67 years of excellence and to share “Visions from Visionaries” among prestigious aquilans across all borders. Photos by raoul Gatchalian
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Ryan Cayabyab and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers in Honolulu Ryan Cayabyab and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers perform ‘100 years of song’ at the New Life Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Maestro Ryan, the Philippines’ top composer (“Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika,” Tuwing Umuulan” and more) presents his handpicked vocal group singing his arrangements and beloved hits. Contact Honolulu Broadway Babies for information (808) 783-2296. New Life Theatre is at 1190 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817.
Filipino American Tarlac Association hosts anniversary dinner dance in Baldwin Park, CA The Fil-Am Tarlac Association has announced an anniversary celebration with a dinner dance on Friday, October 28. For more information, please contact Cheody at (714) 2343330; Tessie Lightholder at (909) 576-4152; or Josie Opinaldo at (562) 671-1940. The dinner dance will be at 6 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, 14635 Baldwin Park Towne Center, Baldwin Park, CA 91706.
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Friend Day Sunday in Daly City Everyone is invited to Friend Day on Sunday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Harvest Baptist Church. Lunch and nursery will be provided. The Church is located at 92 Hill St. Daly City, CA 94014. For more Information, please call Pastor Win Pechardo at (650) 296-0922.
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Consular outreach in Orlando, Florida The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., in cooperation with the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. - Central Florida Chapter, the Filipino-American Association of Pensacola, Inc., and the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Miami, is pleased to announce that it will conduct a consular outreach mission in Orlando on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Services offered include: Philippine passport applications; legalization of documents (acknowledgment, authentication, etc.); and receipt of reports of birth, marriage and death; and administration of oath of allegiance for dual citizenship. For an appointment, please email consular@philippineusa.org and indicate “Orlando FL Outreach” in the subject line. In the body of the email, indicate the complete name(s) of the applicant(s) and the corresponding service(s) required by each application. The outreach will be held at Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at Seaworld, 6850 Westwood Blvd. Orlando, FL 32821.
Rising Tohoku Food Fair in Torrance, CA The Rising Tohoku Food Fair hosted by Mitsuwa Marketplace presents two full days of food and cultural festivities to celebrate the charms of the Tohoku region in Northeast Japan, which can be enjoyed by children and adults. In addition to presenting diverse and flavorful food products originating from the 6 prefectures of Tohoku, there will be a variety of paper craft activity workshops for families such as, coloring, origami, making hanagasa ornaments which can be used as fans, and writing wishes on tanzaku paper, in addition to city-specific dance performances and photo opportunities with city mascots. Mitsuwa Marketplace Torrance Store, 21515 Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501. Fair hours are 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily. The full schedule of dance and festival presentations, crafts workshops, photo sessions with mascots and food fair can be found at: http:// www.mitsuwa.com/locations/torrance For more information, call 310.782.0335.
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University of Baguio High School 40th anniversary in Chino Hills, CA Come join us in celebrating University of Baguio High School’s 40th Anniversary on Saturday, November 12 in Chino Hills, California. For more information please contact, Romy Vidal at (951) 733-7140.
Hyatt Baguio/Manila/Palawan Reunion in Las Vegas Former and current employees and guests of Hyatt Terraces Baguio, Hyatt Manila and Hyatt Palawan are having a dinner/dance reunion on November 12 in at the Hampton Inn Tropicana in Las Vegas. The address is 4975 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89118. For more details, please send an email to: Beng Paraguas-Flores (Hyatt Terraces Baguio) at bengparaguasflores@gmail.com or Marian Nobleza (Hyatt Terraces Baguio) at minobleza@ yahoo.com.
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Consular outreach mission in Pensacola, Florida The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., in cooperation with the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. - Central Florida Chapter, the Filipino-American Association of Pensacola, Inc., and the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Miami, is pleased to announce that it will conduct a consular outreach mission in Pensacola on Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Services offered include: Philippine passport applications; legalization of documents (acknowledgment, authentication, etc.); and receipt of reports of birth, marriage and death; and administration of oath of allegiance for dual citizenship. For an appointment, please email consular@philippineusa.org and indicate “Pensacola FL Outreach” in the subject line. In the body of the email, indicate the complete name(s) of the applicant(s) and the corresponding service(s) required by each application. The outreach will be held at the Fil-Am Community Center at 234 West Oakfield Road, Pensacola, FL
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Consular outreach mission in Miami, Florida The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., in cooperation with the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. - Central Florida Chapter, the Filipino-American Association of Pensacola, Inc., and the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Miami, is pleased to announce that it will conduct a consular outreach mission in Pensacola on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Services offered include: Philippine passport applications; legalization of documents (acknowledgment, authentication, etc.); and receipt of reports of birth, marriage and death. No applications for dual citizenship will be accepted at this time, as oaths of allegiance must be administered by the Philippine Consul General or Consul. For an appointment, please email consular@philippineusa.org and copy furnish honcon.miami@gmail.com. The Philippine Honorary Consulate in Miami is located at 12/F 1200 Brickell Ave., Miami, Florida 33131.
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With his towering height and mestizo good looks, it’s not difficult for Andre Paras to showcase his sexy side and join the league of celebrity hunks. But it looks like Andre is enjoying the idea of being wholesome and, more often, with a loveteam to boot. You see, he was paired with Yassi Pressman in movies. he teamed up with Barbie Forteza in a drama series that led fans to coining the uni-name AnBie. Now, televiewers will see Andre with new screen partner, Mikee Quintos, on GMA 7’s “Usapang Real Love Presents Perfect Fit” for four Sundays. “For me, the target audience is the kids; the youth in general, and my acting appeals to them so i am happy to say that i could be one of the artists that kids can look up to,” said Andre on portraying comedy and kilig roles during an interview. “At the same time, the parents can tell their kids that i can be a role model to them.” it feels good, Andre added, to hear parents tell him that their children watch his shows because of his being funny on-cam and simple off-cam. “that’s why i want to have an image muna na role model, someone whom kids can emulate.” But he is not closing his doors on the possibility of portraying mature roles. “When the time comes that i can go to the gym and all, maybe i can level up to another role like action star level. As of now, entertaining the youth gives me a different high. Some may think that it’s easy but it’s not since the kids may or may not get the message you are trying to send so when they easily under-
stand naman, i feel i am doing my thing right. As of now, i am focused on this kind of role.” At one point, Andre stressed that he has nothing against those who took a bold step to beef up their career. he believes that anyone can do what he or she thinks would be best to reach stardom. “i never thought of something about others. they can go to the gym and have an instant endorsement. they can do it; it’s easy to be a sexy person but what if they all go to that direction? Ako lang ang naiwan dito(wholesome image) then akin pa rin ang mga bata — their attention — and so i get to entertain and at the same time reach out to them.” Besides, at home, he can make his little brothers laugh so easily “that’s why it’s cool to see the happy faces of a hundred or thousands of kids at pwede nilang masabi na, ‘Si Andre may edad na pero andito pa rin salevel naming mga kabataan.’” he, too, has no qualms about being paired with other stars. his team-up with Mikee excites him no end since they’ve been working together in “Encantadia.” Mikee plays Kylie Padilla’s daughter Lira in the requel of the Kapuso primetime series while Andre portrays Wahid, the character played by his dad Benjie Paras in the original version. “Actually, we’ve known each other even before ‘Enca’ because we have common friends. Our team-up here (in ‘Perfect Fit’) is fine for both of us. if you talk about chemistry, andyan na kasi we are together in ‘Enca’ and then from afternoon to evening kulitan lang during taping breaks kaya happy kami to be together.” in “Perfect Fit,” Andre is account executive Eugene who is
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set to date a model named Cindy (played by Arra San Agustin) whom he met through the dating app. Unfortunately, Cindy’s cellphone malfunctions and she asks the tiangge cellphone repair girl Ella (Mikee) to fix it. Ella discovers that Cindy is matched with Eugene who is her childhood crush. Curious to see him, Ella dresses up and pretends to be Cindy for a night. What started as a harmless lie turns into a complicated charade as Ella and Eugene begin to develop feelings for each other. Asked if he didn’t find it difficult to act lovey-dovey with Mikee, Andre said that their being comfortable with each other helps in acting out some romantic scenes. “We stay in one tent also that’s why we get to talk a lot; we’re close so sobrang fun lang.”
Rica Peralejo posts sweet message to introduce Paula’s first born
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PERALEjO sisters, Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio and Paula PeralejoFernandez, welcomed the family’s newest bundle of joy. According to Rica, Paula gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Pablo at 6:42 a.m. of Oct. 25, 2016. the proud celebrity sisters took to instagram to introduce Pablo, the firstborn of Paula and husband, Charlie Fernandez. Paula has been married to Fernandez since 2013.
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the elder Peralejo also posted a sweet message for Paula, lauding her courage and for finally becoming a mother. Rica titled her instagram post “Sisters and seasons” and recalled their love-hate relationship when they were younger. “Love my sister very much and i am so so proud of her. Pablo is a blessed baby to be given a momma like you,” she wrote to Paula. (Philstra.com)
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Who’s to blame for Kris Aquino’s cancelled show? by Ronnie
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Loud whispers have it that an unseen, powerful hand over at GMA Network is to blame for the cancellation of Kris Aquino’s lined up TV projects under Tony Tuviera’s APT Entertainment. As earlier reported, the Queen of All Media would supposedly take the pre-programming time slot of “Eat Bulaga” via an ophrah Winfrey-inspired daily treat rivalling that of Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros and Karla Esrada’s on ABS-CBN. Whoever that well-entrenched soul could be makes for a thrilling guessing game. Vignettes conducted a random poll survey among a handful of colleagues as to whom they believed that unseen hand could possibly belong. unanimously, they ruled out Kris’ BFF-turned-nemesis, who else but Comedy Concert Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas. To begin with, the respondents reasoned out that while bad blood exists between the
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two, Ai-Ai is certainly not the power-tripping-type, most especially that she recently received a Papal award for her good deeds. To say the least, Ai-Ai would simply decline TV offers with Kris in any of them. Still one of the opinion makers dropped a politician’s name as the powerful guy, surmising that “his and Kris’ political affiliations may have a lot to do with it” only to realize that her guess was wrong. doing some trial and error, deliberations among our colleagues had become so intense and chatty that the name of a seemingly unlikely person cropped up out of nowhere: he goes by the initials exactly the same as a former favorite watering hole of high-class matrons in the country’s financial district. Talk about wielding one’s might and power despite his “secure” place somewhere. Kris Aquino
Maja Salvador now a college student at 28 by MJ
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ProViNG that it is never too late to earn a degree, dramatic actress and sultry singer Maja Salvador is now enrolled in an AMA Computer College online program. A birthday gift to herself after turning 28 years old on october 5, the former “Ang Probinsyano” star chose to pursue a course in Business Administration. Saying she wants to deepen her knowledge and sharpen her skills for her mini ventures, she told in the Know, “Meron po akong mga investments at may mga business din tayo sa mga restaurants [i have made several investments and gone into the restaurant business too].” Besides her admirable returnto-school endeavor, she meanwhile revealed that her birthday wish is to finally have a project with her good friend John Lloyd Cruz. Maja explained that a project between them never prospered because of her off-camera relationship with John Lloyd. While they are often seen in various events together, what they
have is not what people think. To be clear, there is no malice whatsoever in Maja and John Lloyd’s friendship as she considers the talented actor her spiritual guide as she traverses show business. “i call him ‘itay’ and he calls me ‘Baby Girl’,” Maja related. “But now that i’m 28, i’ve had to stop calling him that way.” it turns out that Maja and John Lloyd share the same handler under ABS-CBN’s Star Magic— the reason why they became close—and were reprimanded for using their respective monikers for each other. “They said if i want to have a project with him, i should begin calling him ‘Lloydie’ instead,” she laughed, adding she has obeyed her superiors because “who wouldn’t want to work with John Lloyd Cruz?” Besides John Lloyd, Maja is often seen with a non-showbiz chinito, whom some have thought to be her boyfriend. The pretty celebrity was quick to deny the rumor, however, as she declared, “Single po ako. But yes, i’m dating but not exclusively [with anyone].”
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