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NOVEMBER 3, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 1 NOVEMBER 3, 2018 NEWS FEATURE CANDID PERSPECTIVES DR. MARK SILLIMAN RECEIVES ON HOODOOS, 2018 DR. JOSE RIZAL AWARD THE MIDTERMS AND HARVARD MAINLAND NEWS TRUMP WANTS TO END BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 3, 2018 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor arly elections has been on- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Publisher & Executive Editor Role of Lieutenant going and hit record number Chona A. Montesines-Sonido turnout in many parts of the Associate Editors country. For our cover story Edwin QuinaboDennis Galolo Governor Must Change this issue, we continue our Contributing Editor hen former Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. E election coverage this time Art Director abruptly and surprisingly quit in an elec- featuring the race for Lt. Governor. Associate Junggoi Peralta tion year, it signaled that something was Editor Edwin Quinabo gives us background Photography amiss between himself and Gov. David information on the two major candidates Democrat Joshua Tim Llena Ige. Shortly after when he endorsed guber- Administrative Assistant “Josh” Green and Republican Marissa Dipasupil Kerns. Lilia Capalad W natorial challenger Colleen Hanabusa and Also, the two share their priorities for the state. Green Shalimar Pagulayan led her Maui campaign, it was confirmed that the Tsutsui-Ige will be running with incumbent Gov. David Ige; Dipasu- Columnists working relation was a bust. But political insiders already pil-Kerns and House Rep. Andria Tupola make up the other Carlota Hufana Ader knew of Tsutsui’s discontent before the rift became public that Emil Guillermo tandem. It should be noted: other candidates running for Lt. Ron Menor largely stemmed from his limitation of duties. Governor but not included in this cover story are Renee Ing J.P. Orias The rocky relationship between Tsutsui and Ige is not (Green Party) and Paul Robotti (Nonpartisan). Pacita Saludes new to Hawaii politics between a governor and lieutenant Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Also this issue we have a Q&A Interview with filmmaker Charlie Sonido, M.D. governor. Remember former Lt. Gov. Jean Sadako King, Ha- Maritte Go who was selected as a finalist for the HBO Asian Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. waii’s first woman lieutenant governor. She served under for- Pacific American Visionaries 2019 Short Film Competition Felino S. Tubera mer Gov. George Ariyoshi for one term then broke ranks and with her film entry “Remittance.” Go received her master’s Contributing Writers attempted to unseat him when Ariyoshi ran for a second term. degree in film production from USC and has been producing Clement Bautista Edna Bautista, Ed.D. Former Lt. Governor, now Senator Mazie Hirono, was features and commercials for over 8 years. She is currently Teresita Bernales, Ed.D. also known to have had rocky episodes with former Gov. Ben in production for a solo feature film shooting in Los Angles Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. Cayetano. Rose Churma and Ghana. The future is bright for this first generation Fili- Serafin Colmenares Jr., Ph.D. The historical rifts between governors and lieutenant gov- pino director-writer. Linda Dela Cruz ernors of the state could be differences in personality, goals, Maritte told the Filipino Chronicle, “I love exploring Fiedes Doctor leadership styles. But, more than likely, rifts stem from the Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand subjects that challenge the norm and force you to look at the Amelia Jacang, M.D. nature of the office of the lieutenant governor itself -- it is ugly and the difficult. I believe that it forces you to grow as Caroline Julian the governor who really determines how much and what the a human if you can use those experiences to overcome and Raymond Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. lieutenant governor can and cannot do. conquer.” Maita Milallos While the lieutenant governor is an elected officer, it is Speaking of films, HFC’s Seneca Moraleda-Puguan Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. the governor who runs the show, which is why how effec- writes a film review on “Curiosity, Adventure and Love” in Renelaine Bontol-Pfister Seneca Moraleda-Puguan tive a lieutenant governor is – really depends on the tandem’s her personal reflections column. It’s a documentary of Jessie Jay Valdez, Psy.D. working and personal relationship. This relationship, is per- Coe, a Cuban-born American who fell in love with a Filipino Glenn Wakai haps, the single-most indicator of how effective a lieutenant lawyer and diplomat. Coe eventually moved to the Philip- Amado Yoro Philippine Correspondent: governor would be. pines and made it her home. It’s a film that showcases Fili- Greg Garcia pino life, history, and culture from an outsider’s perspective. Neighbor Island Correspondents: Stepping Stone At 106 years old, Coe is still alive living in a Spanish Big Island (Hilo and Kona) Traditionally, the office of the lieutenant governor is colonial home along the Pasig River. She’s seen the Phil- Grace LarsonDitas Udani known as a stepping stone to higher public office. Former ippines through many transitions from an American colo- Kauai governors Ariyoshi, John Waihee III, and Cayetano all served ny, through the Japanese occupation during WWII, through Millicent Washington as lieutenant governor. Hirono and Sen. Brian Schatz also are Philippine independence and up to its modern state today. Maui former lieutenant governors. Former Lt. Governor Duke Aio- Christine Sabado This award-winning film was made by documentary-pro- Big Island Distributors na unsuccessfully attempted to follow this stepping stone mo- ducer Sunshine Lichauco de Leon. Grace LarsonDitas Udani dus after former Gov. Linda LIngle’s term limit expired. More In Atty. Reuben Seguritan’s column this issue, he con- Kauai Distributors recently, former state Atty. General Doug Chin, likely saw the tributes “Rescission of Adjustment of Status.” It’s an import- Amylou Aguinaldo Nestor Aguinaldo lieutenant governor’s office as adding to his resume prior to ant topic that immigrants should know about. For example, Maui Distributor his unsuccessful run at the U.S. House. if it is discovered that an immigrant concealed a criminal re- Cecile Piros cord, then the green card may be rescinded within the 5 year Molokai Distributor Have more responsibilities or be part-time Maria Watanabe statute of limitations. There are so many changes happening Oahu Distributors It’s reasonable that taxpayers deserve more from the of- in immigration law and we are thankful for Atty. Seguritan Yoshimasa Kaneko fice of lieutenant governor than some political stepping stone for keeping us up to date. Jonathan Pagulayan where the politically ambitious beef up their resume. Lastly, be sure to read our news sections. The Annual Advertising / Marketing Director In a few states, the office of lieutenant governor is not a Taste of Waipahu is back. It will be on November 3 at Au- China A. Montesines-Sonido full-time position because of its limited governing capacity. gust Ahrens Elementary School on Waipahu St., 4 to 10 p.m. Account Executives In Hawaii, where this office is a full-time position with a Once again, it promises to be a fun-filled family event with Carlota Hufana Ader J.P. Orias large staff and office, there ought to be more specific duties and lots of food and entertainment. more work done by the holder of this office, not some window The biggest news happening: if you haven’t done your dressing politician preparing for bigger and greater things. civic duty yet, be sure to vote on General Election day on In some states, the lieutenant governor has expanded du- Tuesday, November 6. Your future depends on it. ties such as being the speaker or presiding officer of the upper Thank you to all our tens of thousands of supporters and house of the state legislature similar to the way the vice pres- readers for your support. Please spread the word to family ident serves in the U.S. Congress. In states where this occurs, and friends that we’re available for viewing free online. the lieutenant governor has more impact on legislative mat- Until next issue, warmest Aloha and Mabuhay! ters; and as such, becomes much more valuable to the gover- nor, taking on additional duties. Under the current system in Hawaii, it’s fair that taxpay- (continue on page 3) NOVEMBER 3, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 EDITORIALS ally knows how effective this tactic has been holding up un- We Have Bigger Concerns Than A Caravan: til after the midterm election. Polls since 2016 have been Healthcare, Medicare and Right-Wing Terrorism fluid. The real test comes this redictable and avan is thousands of miles to make this midterm election migrant caravans. November 6 when we will timed for the away and the migrants are about caravans and illegal The latest act of terror by know if Americans are truly midterm elec- traveling on foot. immigrants (facts show ille- the right-wing targeted the buying into his lies, misinfor- tion, President But the fear mongering gal immigration is way down Clintons, the Obamas, CNN, mation, and fear-pimping. Donald Trump president is using this oppor- since the Obama adminis- Rep. Maxine Waters, and oth- Arguably, the Demo- P once again is tunity to do what has worked tration), if there are things er high profile Democrats (all crats’ high-road strategy of weaponizing a fear of im- for him in 2016 – lie about to fear Americans should be of whom have been ardent not wresting in the mud could migrants to get his people to migrants and immigrants, re- worried about matters that Trump critics). Authorities in- be costly. They’ve allowed turn out to the polls. peat those lies over and over, could really impact them.