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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EDITION
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Vol. 61 No. 42 May 26-June 1, 2022
NEWS AND VIEWS YOU TRUST
MARCOS IS PRESIDENT, SARA DUTERTE IS VP
After big win in canvass of votes, tandem proclaimed, call for unity Bonta renews calls for stricter controls to stop gun violence BY JUN NUCUM
OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta has renewed calls PROCLAIMED. Congress proclaims Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the coun- ily members witness the event presided by Senate President Vicente for stricter measures try’s new president and Sara Duterte as vice president. Marcos fam- So�o III and Speaker Lord Allan Velasco. to prevent gun violence as he mourned By ALFRED GABOT, Editor-in-Chief the death of 19 chilQUEZON CITY — Congress, sitting as the National Board of dren and two adults in a gun shooting in California A�orney Canvassers, proclaimed on May 25 former Senator Ferdinand Texas. Page 8 General Rob Bonta
Leni accepts results of May 9 elections By Be�ng Laygo Dolor, Editor
MANILA – She did not use the word ‘concede’ but she did tell her followers to accept the results of the May 9 elections. Speaking through her lawyer, Romulo Macalintal, Vice President Leni Robredo said her camp would “interpose no objection to the inclusion in the canvass of all the COC for president.” As such, they waived their appearance before the joint Senate and House committee in order to further expedite the its proceedings. The camp of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said they were grateful for the stand taken by their principal opponent for Page 8
Marcos Jr. as the next president of the Philippines after its canvass confirmed his landslide victory in the May 9 elections. The Senate and House of Representatives, in its joint session as NBOC, also proclaimed Marcos’ vice presidential running mate, Sara Duterte, daughter of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, who was also elected by a huge margin. Page 9
California State Library awards over $5M in grants to ethnic media outlets vs hate crimes SACRAMENTO – The State of California has awarded $5,078,055 in grants to 46 ethnic media outlets and organizations serving communities that are historically vulnerable to hate incidents and hate crimes. A joint venture of the California Com-
mission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs and the California State Library, the grant program aims to build public awareness of the Stop the Hate Program administered by the California Department of Social Services, which provides support and services Page 10
Upside
Canepa got Got Wheels going By Cherie M. Querol Moreno SAN FRANCISCO - Filipino voters turned out in record number for the overseas absentee voting, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco reported. Protesters, however, marred the election process as they denounced the possible return of Marcos and Duterte rule with the reported victory of former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte in the presidential and vice presidential elections. Page 11
Experts warn of possible COVID-19 surge
Filipino bishop gets closer to sainthood VIEWS & COMMENTS
Protect yourself from wage garnishment
By A�y. Lozano
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SHOWBIZ
Susan Roces passes away, honored Page 19
SPORTS
Pinoys get 52 golds, place 4th at SEA Games Page 21
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