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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. tercepted suspicious devices Trump and the GOP to mis- This time, his off-the-mark and soon enough ignorant xe- Some 23 million Amer- intended for these prominent characterize the Democratic warped version of reality, in- nophobic Americans who live icans (mostly affecting Trump-critics. If that wasn’t party in so many untruthful volves a caravan of Central in mostly homogenous com- the bottom 40 percent in- chilling enough, right-wing ways – as being supporters of American migrants making munities where very few im- come-earners in the country) terror continued with the gun open borders, supporters of their way north through Mexi- migrants live, begin to believe who are signed up with the attack at a Pittsburgh syna- Venezuelan-style socialism, co toward the U.S. border. those “frightening” Trump lies. Affordable Care Act (ACA) gogue that left 11 dead. It was supporters of lawlessness, etc. Trump tweeted, “Sadly, First off, there is no cred- or Obamacare, could lose the worst attack on the Jewish Democrats’ passivity in it looks like Mexico’s Police ible evidence of Middle-East- their insurance should Dem- community in U.S. history. clarifying these and other lies and Military are unable to erners as part of the caravan. ocrats lose the House. Having our nation’s me- perpetuated by Trump is a stop the Caravan heading to Customs and Border Protec- Republicans have unsuc- dia, former presidents, and calculated risk because it pre- the Southern Border of the tion data show Middle-East- cessfully tried to repeal the other politicians who crit- sumes too much, that a vast United States. Criminals and erners trying to cross the ACA but came very close. icize Trump be terrorized, majority of Americans know unknown Middle Easterners border illegally from Mexi- They’ve already stated their and anti-Semitic terror by a better. But do they, really? are mixed in. I have alerted co is very rare. Of more than intentions to try again should white supremacist (who tar- And since when has being Border Patrol and Military 300,000 people apprehend- they maintain control over geted the group because of a “nice” in politics been a win- that this is a National Emer- ed last year trying to cross Congress. fear of the migrant caravan) ning formula? – especially gency. Must change laws!” the southern border illegally, The CDC reported that – now these are real matters when pressed up against the Later he told reporters, fewer than 100 came from since Obamacare, the per- to fear, mob-rule; never mind wall by the master of masters “you’re going to find MS-13, countries in the Middle East. centage of people without a caravan thousands of miles in propaganda, Trump. you’re going to find Middle Second, the migrants are health insurance dropped by away who have little chance If you happen to be an Eastern. You’re going to find most likely not criminals or almost half, from 16 percent of crossing into the U.S. American experiencing fear everything. And guess what? MS-13 gang members, but to 8.9 percent. It’s estimated over some caravan of mi- We’re not allowing them in rather they’re fleeing from that repealing the ACA would Politics of Fear grants and not worried about our country. We want safety.” criminals in their home- reverse this gain. Americans are being things that really matter like towns. But no matter, facts Other social safety nets played by a master market- the cost of health insurance Caravan will not be able to get lost, the politics of fear is could also be in jeopardy in er of messaging. Trump has or making sure that social se- enter Country very convincing, and the car- whole or parts such as Med- built an empire on messaging, curity will be there for when Clearly, a vast majori- avan just fits in with Trump’s icaid, Medicare, and Social branding, and shoveling off you retire – you got to be ask- ty of Americans understand xenophobic theme from the Security. lies to his benefit. He was suc- ing yourself: “am I getting that this caravan will not be very start of his political ca- On national security, cessful in 2016. But no one re- played?” able to cross the U.S.-Mexi- reer: that migrants and illegal homegrown terrorism is on co border and will probably immigration in general pose a the rise, not terrorism from disperse before even reaching threat to the nation’s security. foreign infiltrators. White it (remember what happened supremacist groups (most of to the caravan earlier this What Americans should re- them who support Trump) year which was also deemed ally be fearing pose a far greater threat to the a false threat). This latest car- While Trump would like country than the much-feared
(EDITORIALS: ROLE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR....from page 2) ers could demand that this should he or she be incapac- tenant governor. position be part time. Or the itated or passes on is simply In this election, both of alternative is to expand the not efficient, cost-effective the major lieutenant gover- office’s duties with specif- governance. In such a limited nor candidates democrat Josh ic tasks and not simply be a role, implementing a mecha- Green and republican Ma- shadow of the governor who nism that a special election be rissa Dipasupil Kerns have often purposely limit the lieu- held should a governor needs expressed their plans to take tenant governor’s duties in to be replaced is a smarter al- on greater responsibilities for order to usurp all the credit ternative; and a part-time of- the office. Voters have heard of things gone right or often fice holder be in place with this before from every candi- sees the lieutenant governor limited duties when the gov- date running for this office. as a potential political rival. ernor is off the islands. At this point, it’s really a Having a full-time office In other words, either we wait-and-see situation that’s and large staff just to be on the demand much more or much ultimately in the hands of the wings to replace the governor less from the office of lieu- governor-elect. 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 3, 2018 COVER STORY LG Candidates Green and Dipasupil Kerns Appeal to Filipino Community for Votes By Edwin Quinabo he lieutenant governor’s race is often overlooked by other bigger races for higher office. But traditionally, the candidate who wins the LG seat even- tually becomes that star political can- T didate of the future, running for the most influential and prized political office. Former governors George Ariyoshi, John Waihee III, and Ben Cayetano all served as lieutenant governors. Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz are alum- nus of the LG office. The LG position is known as the ultimate stepping stone public office. Those seeking to- be come LG are politicians who usually have paid their dues, risen up the ranks at the State House Joshua Green Marissa Dipasupil Kerns and State Senate, but only lack one thing: statewide Gov. David Ige fight to keep “The Trump administration name recognition. The four years or more (while the aloha state, “blue.” serving as LG) is a time when already well-known has threatened to cut 43% of “district” politicians become more known to the rest 2018 Major LG candidates our safety net for families who of the state; and in the process, the office holder makes a difference on “pet projects” that the gover- JOSHUA “Josh” GREEN need healthcare. I fight this nor allows the LG to undertake. Democrat candidate Josh daily. My opponents want to Green fits the Democrat par- Sometimes this sequence candidate Marissa Dipasupil apply Trump values to Hawaii. ty’s mold for LG. Green, an of events pan out; and some- Kerns and her gubernatorial MD, served in the state Leg- I know that Trump values are times they don’t like in the running-mate Andria Tupo- islature for 14 years, first in case of former lieutenant la, dream of turning the state not Hawaii values.” the House of Representa- governor Duke Aiona whose leadership “red” once again tives (two terms) and then the political party has handi- as former Gov. Linda Lingle — Dr. Joshua “Josh” Green Senate (three terms) where capped his chances to leap to first did 16 years ago (in her he served as Majority Floor passage of the “Our Care, On his website, he lists the next level. first term). While Democrat Leader. Our Choice Act,” Hawaii’s policies he calls prescription This year, Republican LG Joshua Green and incumbent He is well-known in the death with dignity bill in for a better future: a living district he represents Naale- 2018, which legalized phy- wage, affordable healthcare, hu, Kailua and Kona on the sician-assisted suicide. That debt-free college, women’s Big Island and received a bill made Hawaii the seventh rights, affordable housing, whopping 82 percent of the state in the country to legalize Native-Hawaiian rights, votes in the last Senate dis- physician-assisted suicide. LGBTQ rights, real action on trict race. But outside of that The effort took 20 years to fi- climate change, stronger pes- district and to many Oahu nally pass the Legislature and ticide restrictions and GMO residents, Green is not yet the signed into law. labeling, and investing in household political name. Another example that public schools and hospitals. Green has chaired the showed Dr. Green’s willing- Earlier this year, Green Senate Committee on Health ness to take on controversial faced a tough primary elec- and the Committee on Hu- issues is in the use of medical tion beating out other well- man Services for nine years marijuana. known Democrats. He cap- and has made his mark on “As a doctor, I see ex- tured 30.3 percent of the various legislations such treme value in having medi- votes while the next closest as helping to raise the legal cal marijuana available,” said challenger, Jill Tokuda, gar- age of cigarette and tobacco Green. nered 27.5 percent. products from 18 to 21 (the In 2015, the Medical It was somewhat of an first state to do it). Marijuana Dispensary Pro- unusual LG primary in that An ER physician at Ko- gram of Hawaii was created large lobbyist money was hala Hospital, Green has that allowed qualified -pa thrown at top candidates. The helped to strengthen medi- tients to use medical marijua- super PAC, Be Change Now, cal safeguards that led to the na to treat health conditions. (continue on page 5) NOVEMBER 3, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY (from page 4 financed by the Hawaii- Re Trump’s agenda which would Republican challenger for “Hawaii residents have been gional Council of Carpenters, leave many of our people be- LG. She is a Filipina born spent more than $1 million to hind, including 100,000 in- and raised in Manila. She left treated badly by politicians support Green. sured through Medicaid. the Philippines at the age of who’ve made Hawaii so very He told the Hawaii Filipi- “The Trump agenda pro- 25. The last Filipina to run no Chronicle, “I was honored poses eliminating protections for LG was former state Rep. expensive to enrich their cro- to be supported by teachers, for immigrants, takes away Lynn Berbano Finnegan (who nies and campaign contribu- nurses, environmentalists, healthcare based on pre-ex- teamed up with Duke Aiona). tors. These people don’t like carpenters, doctors and fam- isting conditions and defunds But unlike Finnegan, Dipasu- ilies all across Hawaii. Iron- public schools and privatizes pil Kerns has never held pub- me and I don’t like them. I am ically, I voted against the Social Security. lic office. Her name might 100% committed to fighting rail and its bailout because I “I will always fight to sound familiar to some voters preferred a better, smarter ap- protect immigrants (like my because she unsuccessfully these special interests and fix- proach. Still, that group felt I grandparents), personal- ran for state house and U.S. ing what’s broken in Hawaii. was the best leader to endorse ly provide healthcare when Congress in the past. for our future.” needed, fight for universal Dipasupil Kerns edged So buckle up, everyone. Help is On the ballot with incum- coverage, and fight to - in out Steve Lipscomb, a retired finally on the way.” bent Gov. David Ige, Green crease funds for classrooms. Air Force officer, in the Pri- told the Filipino Chronicle Social security tax should mary Election 29.9 percent to — Marissa Dipasupil Kerns his top priorities. increase on the very rich to 29.3 percent. “If I’m elected LG, I will secure the program into the She told the Filipino permajority has not shown panies for shipping, trucking, work as a seamless partner to future.” Chronicle, “I’m running be- any leadership or made any warehousing, and distribu- Governor Ige who I respect Green said, “the Trump cause I’m sick and tired of visible effort to improve tion project work. Her com- as a person and as a leader. administration has threatened Hawaii being the ‘worst in Hawaii’s economy. During pany was recognized as a My top 3 priorities include to cut 43% of our safety net the country’ on every list. this time, while watching “business success all-star” by solving the homeless crisis, for families who need health- Worst place to start a busi- tens of thousands of people Small Business Hawaii and addressing the opioid/mental care. I fight this daily. My op- ness. Worst cost of living. being forced to move away “employer of the year” by the health epidemic and improv- ponents want to apply Trump Worst salaries. Worst taxes. from the islands in search of Kapolei Rotary Club. ing our public school system, values to Hawaii. I know that Worst roads. Worst public a better life, I have become An active Rotarian, she first by retaining our valued Trump values are not Hawaii education. The problems increasingly involved in the says her company has hired teachers. values.” keep adding up with no re- community, especially as an homeless residents from “As a physician I am very Outside of politics, Green lief in sight. The party and activist on issues relating to across the island to help those familiar with the best ways to served in the National Health the people who run our state Hawaii’s staggering cost of in need. address homelessness, men- Corps in Kau on the Big Is- government hasn’t changed living, wasteful government She understands struggle tal illness and addiction. land for 4 years, founded a in 64 years. It’s time for bet- projects, over taxation, and and hardship. She recalls her “For the homeless crisis I free homeless clinic in Chi- ter leadership which fixes the promoting needed reforms.” first job working as a mail have proposed and begun to natown, and founded the mounting problems which Dipasupil Kerns is a clerk at BHP Petroleum on build the H4, which is a com- West Hawaii Community are driving local residents to small business owner of Ac- Bishop Street, where she says bined hygiene, healthcare Health Center (employs 150 move away in record num- tion Shipping Hawaii and she would commute each and housing facility, funded people now). bers each year.” believes the state can benefit morning by the city bus from by private revenue so that tax His wife is Jaime, an The anti-establishment from her experience in busi- Kaneohe to downtown Ho- payers do not bear any extra attorney originally from candidate elaborated, “For ness. She says her company nolulu. Later she landed a job burden. When done well we Kaneohe. They have two the last ten years, Hawaii competes against local, na- with a local freight company will decrease the suffering of children Maia, 11, and Democrat government su- tional and international com- (continue on page 6) over 1000 homeless people Sam, 8. and save over $400M/year. When asked why the “My plans for addressing Filipino community should the opioid epidemic include support his bid for LG, Green providing comprehensive said, “I have spent my life drug treatment as primary caring for Hawaii families as care for all who need it. Care a doctor, most often Filipino should exceed the current 30 and Hawaiian families. I love days offered and will save the Filipino people and also many families. many of my in-laws are Fili- “To retain teachers we pino. My opponent is against should have a retention bonus immigrants and has said blis- after 2 years, 5 years and 10 tering terrible things about years to repay all student debt our immigrant community, and loans.” many of whom are Filipino. When asked why Hawaii “I care for Filipino fam- should continue voting Dem- ilies every week as a doctor ocrat, he said “the Democrat- and have worked very closely ic ticket is in line with Hawaii with care home professionals values such as caring for our as a doc and as a Senator.” keiki and Kapuna.” He added, “The oth- MARISSA DIPASUPIL KERNS er candidates support Mr. Dipasupil Kerns is the 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 3, 2018 OPEN FORUM
of hate, inflaming violent ac- Outrage Over Attack on Synagogue tion. Words have meaning, Sabbath morning services and people are dying. It has By Linda Hamilton Krieger Pittsburgh synagogue attack are executed because of their to stop. Chair of the Hawai’i Civil Rights Commission is but one manifestation of a growing number of rac- synagogue’s participation in a It is no longer enough he Hawaiʻi (Tree of Life) Synagogue in ist, xenophobic, anti-Jewish nearly 150-year-old refugee just to offer condolences. Civil Rights Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It and anti-Muslim hate crimes assistance program, when in- Hate speech and hate crimes Commission is heartbreaking to hear the in the U.S. and around the dividuals and news organiza- are an imminent threat to grieves with the news of this attack in a place world. tions ciritical of the President any free democratic society. Jewish commu- of worship, reminiscent of We cannot ignore the are targeted with pipe bombs, Hate speech and hate crimes T nity and the na- recent mass shootings in the climate and context that fos- we must recognize that violate the deepest values of tion over the heinous attack Emanuel A.M.E. Church in ters hate and endangers lives, thoughts and prayers are not aloha (loving compassion) and mass shooting of wor- South Carolina and the Is- civil rights, and democracy. enough. We must stand up and lōkahi (unity) that we in shipers at the Eitz Chayim lamic Center of Quebec. The When elderly worshipers at and demand that our nation- Hawaiʻi hold dear. The Ha- al leaders act to stop this ris- waiʻi Civil Rights Commis- HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS ing tide of violence and hate. sion calls on the people of The President, members of Hawaiʻi to join together and Attend the 13th Annual Taste of Waipahu, the House and Senate, social stand against anti-Semitism, free drawing for a roundtrip media platform providers racism, and xenophobia, to November 3 package for two to Las Ve- like Gab, and extremist ca- condemn stereotyping, prej- t’s that time of year again uct and service vendors par- gas, courtesy of Vacations ble news commentators must udice, and discrimination, for the Annual Taste ticipating in this exciting Hawaii. stop sending, re-sending, or in all their forms, wherever of Waipahu. The event event showcasing some of the The Taste of Waipahu standing silently by as others they are enacted, or enabled I through silence. marks its 13th year and will community’s best food and is an event of the Waipa- send thinly veiled messages take place at the grounds of business operators. The event hu Community Association August Ahrens Elementary program includes live enter- (WCA). Since 1960, WCA (COVER STORY: LG Candidates ....from page 5) School on Waipahu Street tainment, a hip-hop dance has worked to build a strong where she learned enough to es, streamline regulations, on Saturday, November 3, 4 event, food eating contests, community by enhancing the eventually become a business cut healthcare costs by allow- p.m. to 10 p.m. keiki rides, games and more. economic, social, and the owner in that industry. ing competition by insurers There will be food, prod- In addition, there will be a cultural vitality of Waipahu. Life was also challeng- across state lines, and let’s ing for her in the Philippines. make Hawaii a ‘Right To ELECTION NEWS Marissa and her 11 siblings Work’ state in order to em- as youths worked on a veg- power employees and better Video Available on Gubernatorial etable farm and raised live- stimulate economic growth.” impactful voters make their Hawai‘i State Director. “Can- stock to help meet their fami- In a non-politician fashion Candidates voices heard on Election Day. didates are wise to pay atten- ly’s needs. and candidate with fire in her f you would like to know The video can be accessed tion to older voters because Many years later, hard- belly, she says, “Hawaii resi- more about the gubernato- at aarp.org/vote. Some of the they turn out to vote in large ship has proven to be a great dents have been treated badly Irial candidates Rep. Andria issues featured include access numbers and will be the dif- motivator in a new land by politicians who’ve made Tupola (R) and Gov. David to retirement savings at work, ference again this November.” where she’s had phenomenal Hawaii so very expensive to Ige, AARP Hawaii released its transit-oriented development, The video voters’ guide personal success. enrich their cronies and cam- 2018 Gubernatorial Video Vot- funding for the landmark Ku- builds on AARP’s voter en- What she would want for paign contributors. These ers’ Guide as part of AARP’s puna Caregivers program and gagement effort to get the the state -- she said her num- people don’t like me and I “Be the Difference. Vote™” home-based community ser- largest possible turnout of ber one priority is to make don’t like them. I am 100% campaign, which continues vices. 50-plus voters to the polls in Hawaii affordable again. She committed to fighting these AARP’s long tradition of non- “We thank the candidates November. The organization wants to stop the rail project special interests and fixing partisan voter engagement. for participating and encour- has worked to ensure issues of which she says is bankrupt- what’s broken in Hawaii. So This guide will provide age voters to look at the vid- particular importance to older ing taxpayers. buckle up, everyone. Help is Hawai‘i voters with informa- eos and judge for themselves voters are front and center in “I will fight to stop this finally on the way.” tion on where the candidates how the candidates stand on midterm elections—issues like wasteful project at Middle stand on issues that matter issues important to caregivers Medicare, Social Security, fi- Street and to privatize rail so Vote Blue or Red most to older residents and and kupuna in Hawai‘i,” said nancial security, prescription the financial burden of - run What Hawaii voters must their families and help these Barbara Kim Stanton, AARP drug costs, and caregiving. ning the system will be some- decide in the coming days: do one else’s problem and not they want a seasoned, expe- yours. Let’s get taxpayers off rienced politician with Dem- the hook for TheTrain.” ocrat values in Josh Green She is also in favor of or do they prefer a non-poli- cutting taxes, fast tracking tician, business woman with affordable housing, reinvest- Republican values in Marissa ing in Hawaii’s infrastruc- Dipasupil Kerns. ture, roads and highways, (Editor’s Note: The Hawaii Filipi- cracking down on crime, and no Chronicle does not endorse any making the state more busi- political candidate covered in our ness-friendly. newspaper. Renee Ing of the Green “The cost of doing busi- Party and Paul Robotti (nonparti- san) are the other two candidates ness is way too high, because for Hawaii’s lieutenant governor’s our bloated state government race. They were not invited to be a is cash hungry. Let’s cut tax- part of this article.) NOVEMBER 3, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 WHAT’S UP, ATTORNEY? Interest of Justice, Like Beauty, Is in the DHS attorney said that he re- Eye of the Beholder served appeal. We asked the Immigration would rather go home to the Judge if our client could leave Philippines. anyway even though the DHS By Atty. Emmanuel S. Tipon Voluntary departure was reserved appeal. She said not available since he was “Yes”. Our client has returned hat is in- considered an “arriving alien” safely to his beloved country. terest of a designation given to aliens While waiting for his case justice?” whether arriving for the first to be called, we told our cli- asked time or from a trip abroad. If ent that we went to church the at- he had not left the country and (Iglesia ni Cristo) and prayed “W tractive his conviction was discovered to God that He will grant our Honolulu Immigration Judge. by DHS while he was here, he request to allow him to with- “Interest of justice, like would have been eligible for draw his application for ad- beauty, is in the eye of the be- voluntary departure. mission so that he could go holder,” we replied, looking The only remaining relief home in peace. God answered directly at her blue eyes. “It was to withdraw his applica- for admission unless the alien an purpose because it would our prayer. means fair, just, and equitable. tion for admission which he possesses both the intent and not taint him with the stigma COMMENT: Govern- It is subjective and depends made when he arrived at the the means to depart immedi- of deportation, enabling him ment attorneys should seek on the circumstances and the airport. ately from the United States, to seek employment, which justice, not just deportation. parties involved.” Section 235(a)(4) of the and establishes that factors di- would be difficult if he was a There is a law review article We were arguing a motion of the Immigration and Na- rectly relating to the issue of deportee, so that he could sup- discussing this issue. See: requesting that our lawful per- tionality Act (INA) provides inadmissibility indicate that port himself. scholars.unh.edu/cgi/view- manent resident client should, that an alien applying for ad- the granting of the withdraw- The DHS attorney op- content.cgi?article=1037&- in lieu of deportation, be al- mission may, in the discretion al would be in the interest of posed our motion, saying that context=law_facpub lowed to withdraw his appli- of the Attorney General and justice. the alien should be ordered cation for admission to the at any time, be permitted to We were able to establish deported, that he might run ATTY. TIPON has a Master of Laws United States so that he could withdraw the application for all the requirements of the away, and there was no as- degree from Yale Law School and a return to his country as if he admission and depart immedi- Bachelor of Laws degree from the Uni- statute and the regulations. surance that the alien would versity of the Philippines. He special- never came to the U.S. with- ately from the United States. The alien admitted that he leave. izes in immigration law and criminal out the stigma of deportation. The Code of Federal was inadmissible because of The Immigration Judge defense. Office: 900 Fort Street, Suite Under the immigration Regulations, 8 CFR § 235.4, his conviction for crimes in- said that the alien had been 1110, Honolulu, HI 96813. Tel. (808) laws, such a motion may be amplifies this provision by volving moral turpitude. He released by the CBP on his 225-2645. E-Mail: filamlaw@yahoo. granted in the discretion of providing that the Attorney com. Websites: www.MilitaryandCrim- had apologized and was for- own recognizance (without inalLaw.com. He is from Laoag City the Attorney General or the General may, in his or her given by the offended party. bond) and had been in the and Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. He served Immigration Judge if it is “in discretion, permit any alien His decision to withdraw his country since his arrival sev- as an Immigration Officer. He is co-au- the interest of justice”. applicant for admission to application was made vol- eral months ago and did not thor of “Immigration Law Service, 1st The alien was originally withdraw his or her applica- untarily. He intended to and run away, and that he had al- ed.,” an 8-volume practice guide for admitted to the United States immigration officers and lawyers. This tion for admission in lieu of was able to depart the United ready a ticket. The Immigra- article is a general overview of the sub- as an immigrant from the Phil- removal proceedings. This States immediately. He had tion Judge announced that she ject matter discussed and is not intend- ippines, went on vacation, and is not a right but a privilege. a valid Philippine passport was granting our motion. The ed as legal advice. upon his return the Customs The alien’s decision must be and a paid airline ticket to and Border Protection (CBP) voluntary and the alien must his home country for the fol- found that he had convictions show that he/she intends and lowing day since there was for offenses that made him is able to depart the United no flight that day. He had the inadmissible/deportable. CBP States immediately. An alien means to depart immediately released him on his own re- permitted to withdraw his or from the United States with cognizance pending removal her application for admission several hundred dollars in his processing. Months later CBP shall normally remain in carri- possession. He had packed his served on him a Notice to Ap- er or Service custody pending travel bags. pear, charging that he was in- departure, unless the district We pointed out that admissible/deportable for two director determines that pa- the government’s objective crimes involving moral turpi- role of the alien is warranted to have the alien removed tude. in accordance with § 212.5(a) would be achieved immedi- We told the alien that he of this chapter. ately without any further pro- had relief in the form of can- The CFR directs an im- ceedings and that the govern- cellation of removal but that migration judge to allow only ment would save money for it was discretionary with the an arriving alien to withdraw the alien’s airline fare and the Immigration Judge. We ex- an application for admission. fare and other expenses of ac- plained that considering the Permission to withdraw an companying Immigration and nature of the offenses which application for admission Customs Enforcement per- involved a woman (not nec- should ordinarily be grant- sonnel if the alien was deport- essarily sexual, stupid), the ed only with the concurrence ed. We also pointed out that IJ, a woman, was unlikely to of the DHS. An immigration allowing the alien to withdraw grant him relief. Our client judge shall not allow an alien his application for admission declined to fight, saying he to withdraw an application would achieve a humanitari- 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 3, 2018 Q & A Filipino Filmmaker Maritte Go Selected HBO Short Film Finalist By HFC Staff films and some of her excit- going on a cruise with my ing projects in progress. family to Alaska for my sis- ilmmaker and HFC: Congratulations ter’s birthday after I saw the writer Maritte on being selected as a final- HBO announcement. Since Go was select- ist for the HBO Asian Pa- the subject was “home” it ed a finalist to cific American Visionaries clicked in my head that ALL the prestigious 2019 Short Film Competi- cruise lines are FILLED with F HBO Asian Pa- tion. Please tell us about the Filipino workers. cific American Visionaries competition and how you So “home” in my head short film competition that got involved in it and why. was actually the thought that provides emerging directors GO: I saw my friend win all those workers were so far of Asian and/or Pacific Is- another HBO short film and from home and working and lander descent an opportuni- it really helped his career. I sacrificing for the good of kept a lookout for any HBO their families. From there, ty to showcase their work. Filmmaker and writer Maritte Go Go’s short film entry “Re- competitions and saw the I used my personal experi- mittance” is about a young announcement for the Vi- ence with my family work- HFC: What was your in does the same. He works in mother and cruise ship em- sionaries contest. As soon as ing abroad to provide and inspiration for making the Dubai and sends all his money ployee unable to get in touch I saw the call, I created the then quickly wrote the story. film and connection to the back home. It’s beautiful and with her son who has recent- idea for the film and shot it I didn’t really have to budget theme? heart wrenching. ly been hospitalized. “Remit- soon thereafter. HBO had much for anything but the GO: My mother and HFC: Tell us about your tance” will be premiered at created an outlet for stories camera, the rig, and my cos- cousin Roy are really the in- background in filmmaking. the Los Angeles Asian Pacif- like mine; and that is ex- tume, and a few props. The spiration to this film. She has GO: I went to USC and ic Film Festival in May 2019. tremely rare, so I made sure cruise was already paid for worked so hard here in the got my masters in film pro- It could be viewed on HBO to be ready when the contest and we had numerous rooms states and sends remittances duction. I have been produc- Go or Now apps. subject was announced. between my family members. back to all my family back in ing features and commer- The following is Go’s HFC: Describe the cre- They were also all the actors the PI. So many people rely on cials for over 8 years and interview with the Hawaii ative process and budgeting and I luckily didn’t have to her and she is a huge inspira- have directed a number of Filipino Chronicle. She talks that went into Remittance. pay them with anything but tion to me and how I aspire to short films. I just directed about her inspiration to make GO: I happened to be shots later at the bar. be as selfless as her. My cous- (continue on page 13) NOVEMBER 3, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 FEATURE 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 3, 2018 NEWS FEATURE
The Waipahu High School Dr. Mark Silliman Receives Early College Program now serves 511 unduplicated (992 duplicated) Early College stu- 2018 Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award dents, 12 of whom graduated By Serafin Colmenares Jr., Ph.D. with a Leeward Communi- ty College, Associate in Arts r. Mark Silli- izenry, his vision of an ide- Degree on May 11, 2018. The man, head of al community, but most of program has been responsible the Waipahu all, for his dedication to and in having high school grad- High School struggle for peace, freedom uates simultaneously obtain Early College and social justice. His life their AA degrees, a majority D Program, was and works served as the inspi- of whom are immigrants from honored as the 8th Dr. Jose P. ration for the Philippine revo- the Philippines or local stu- Rizal Awardee for Peace and lution against Spain. dents of Filipino ancestry. Social Justice during the annu- The program, which was As the Chancellor of Lee- al dinner and gala held at the emceed by Glenn Sagay- ward Community College, Hale Koa Hotel on September adoro, included the introduc- Dr. Silliman supported the 16, 2018. The event is an an- tion of the new set of officers establishment of the Philip- nual project of the Knights of of the Kabataang Pangarap pine Studies Program at LCC. Rizal-Hawaii Chapter. ni Rizal (KAPARIZ or the vice awardees Sirs Darwin at Honolulu Community Col- This was a significant devel- The annual award is given Rizalian Youth Council), a Arellano, Danny Villaruz, lege (2005-2010), Chancel- opment for Leeward Commu- to an individual, regardless of reaffirmation by the officers Jerry Felicitas and Michael lor of Leeward Community nity College and for the State nationality or gender, who ex- of the Knights of Rizal-Ha- Berueda, and the awarding of College (2000-2005), Vice of Hawaii because more than emplifies the ideals and prin- waii Chapter led by its chap- life membership and exalta- Chancellor for Academic Af- 25% of the state’s population ciples of the great Filipino na- ter commander Sir Danny tion to the third degree of Sir fairs at Leeward Community are ethnic Filipinos. This pro- tional hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Villaruz, the introduction of Alex Vergara. Entertainment College (1996-2000), Assis- gram is vital to the restoration Dr. Rizal was a polymath and the new area commander Sir was provided by Virgil and tant to the Vice President of and perpetuation of Filipino excelled in many fields. He is Raymund Liongson and dep- Josie Sumait, Dr. Jay Flores, Academic Affairs at Hudson culture and heritage. known for his literary works, uty regional commander Sir the Tri-Star Dancers, and the County Community College From 1980-1986, Dr. Sil- his keen scientific mind, his Arnold Villafuerte, the intro- NAMI Dancers. in New Jersey (1993-1996), liman - together with his wife devotion to an educated cit- duction of distinguished ser- The event was graced by and Assistant Coordinator of Meoh-Leng Silliman, Roberta Philippine Consul General Jo- the TESOL Master’s Degree Douglas and Fran Savett – co- selito Jimeno who gave a brief Program at Teachers College, founded the Mohawk Valley welcoming message. Dr. Eva Columbia University (1986- Resource Center for Refugees. Washburn-Repollo, professor 1992). As the Director of Interna- of communications at Chami- As an educator and hu- tional Service for the Rotary nade University, was the guest manitarian, Dr. Silliman has Club of West Pearl Harbor for speaker. She talked on the top- dedicated his personal and 18 years, Dr. Silliman has pro- ic “Noli Me Tangere’s Ibarra professional life helping war- vided modest, but sustained and Elias: How Rizal’s Words torn Cambodia, orphans, in- and continuous, humanitarian Create Our Worlds,” pointing digent mothers and children assistance to Krousar Thmey out that there is both an Ibarra in Ilocos Norte, refugees, (New Family) Orphanage and Elias in each of us. and young adult Filipinos at in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Dr. Silliman is the first Waipahu High School. Dr. Silliman, in collaboration non-Filipino to receive the Dr. Silliman chose this with the Aloha Medical Mis- award. Previous awardees career in the field of edu- sion, helped distribute more include: Dr. Belinda Aqui- cation because he is deeply than 30 prosthetic arms to am- no (2011), the late Dr. Jorge passionate and committed to putees in Cambodia. Camara (2012), Dr. Amy Ag- helping lower-income, un- Dr. Silliman also leads bayani (2013), Dr. Ramon derrepresented, first-genera- the “Saving Mothers and Sy (2014), Engr. Anacleto tion college goers a chance to Children” international ser- Alcantra (2015), Dr. Charlie move out to poverty and com- vice project whose aim is to Sonido (2016), and Beatrice plete a college degree. provide medical supplies and Ramos-Razon (2017). Dr. Silliman developed health screening to indigent A native of New York, Dr. the first Early College High mothers and pre-school chil- Silliman obtained his bach- School in the State of Hawaii, dren in Laoag and the sur- elor’s degree from Cornell designed to provide an Asso- rounding rural areas of Ilocos University and his Master of ciate in Arts college degree at Norte, Philippines. Arts, Master of Education, and the time of high school grad- In his acceptance speech, Doctor of Education degrees uation. He planned, admin- Dr. Silliman talked about the from Columbia University. istered, and coordinated dai- importance of helping other He is currently the Director ly operations of the Waipahu people, noting that it does not of the Waipahu High School Early College High School only make one happy and live Early College Program. Prior – a DOE Title I school where longer, but that by helping to that, he was Dean, School 86% of his Early College stu- an individual one is actually of Transportation and Trades dents are of Filipino ancestry. helping a community. NOVEMBER 3, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 CANDID PERSPECTIVE On Hoodoos, The Midterms and Harvard lack of resolve on the murder to higher education, 66 per- of journalist Jamal Khashog- cent of all Asian Americans gi, the hyping of the caravan are in favor. Filipino voters folk; the immigrant scape- were two points better with By Emil Guillermo goating; and the scourge of 68 percent in favor. the public charge. Even the Chinese Ameri- AMBRIDGE, And then I came back can voters were 64 percent in MASS)--I got to pipe bombs and Trump’s favor. back from a half-hearted call for unity. But If Asian Americans love vacation just not for CNN, of course. The affirmative action what is the in time for the president made no mention Harvard case about? C pipe bombs and that the network also was a It’s really the last stand of attempted assassination at- target. Instead, Trump sound- the professional anti-affirma- tempts on two former presi- ed like the body-slamming tive action crowd, which once dents, among other prominent advocate of the media that he thought they had something outspoken people, and a ma- is. going with California’s Prop- jor media organization. As I write more bombs osition 209. By referendum, It’s the reason I took a va- are showing up. affirmative action was banned cation in the first place--to get Your name isn’t on it. But and the group sought to na- away from the nasty hot rhet- it just as well may be. tionalize the idea. But it’s run oric that only seems to serve You may not have all the into some bumps along the the cynical administration in same views and opinions as way. its quest to ruin our democra- any of the heralded recipients. After losing Fisher v. cy. But if bombs are part of U. of Texas in the Supreme So I went to the perfect the debate this is no longer Court, conservative advocate place. Two national parks, America. Ed Blum turned to the use Zion and Bryce Canyon in That’s something we all This one is called Queen Victoria. She’s the small white one above of Asians as victims, formed all the rest in her Queen’s court. Southern Utah, because my should stand united and fight Students for Fair Admissions, friend Sandy Close told me against. But not in kind. Not But they seem to be in the political contours of the case and made affirmative action a that more people of color with more bombs, more vio- minority when it comes to previously. But what most semi-hot issue again. But in should be visiting national lence and hot rhetoric. Trump. don’t understand is how the the time since Prop 209 in the parks. (She’s right--there’s With every new bomb The AAVS shows a high majority of Asian Americans, 1990s, the racial demograph- more diversity in the flora and headline, we should be more degree of dissatisfaction with 58 percent, see affirmative ac- ics have changed so much that fauna than among the park go- resolved than ever to not be Trump, 58 percent to 36 per- tion as a good thing. it’s the whites who are more ers.) intimidated, and to continue cent. Even Filipinos. 70 per- concerned about their dwin- Bryce was the perfect per- enthusiastically to speak out The only ethnic groups to cent see affirmative action as dling part of the pie. Blum’s spective provider. It’s home and vote. diverge are the Vietnamese, a good thing. group purportedly represents of the hoodoos, shaped over giving Trump a 64 percent ap- And when asked if they Asian applicants in the Har- millions of years by erosion, NAAVS proval, and the Filipinos, with favor or oppose affirmative vard case, but if the federal water, and violent earth move- So it’s good that Asian a 48 percent approval. action programs designed to court decides to ban race con- ment, leaving these magical Americans are revved up for Trumpy Filipinos. help blacks, women, and oth- scious admissions, the real geological forms. the midterms, with voter en- Maybe it’s the Trump love er minorities get better access (continue on page 15) Though Trump upon first thusiasm higher than in 2014. of Duterte that has garnered a sight might claim to see him- That’s one of the findings following among Filipinos. self in all of the hoodoo. from the 2018 Asian Amer- We’ll get more into the At Zion National Park, I ican Voter Survey released coming election next week. walked the Narrows. Noth- earlier this month. But it’s shaping up to be the ing like walking on water be- The Asian American elec- most important midterms in tween massive sandstone rock torate has doubled, adding our lifetime, especially if you to feel a perfect sense of hu- three million new voters in 16 are concerned with equity and mility and smallness. years. justice for people of color and There’s also a kind of And in the ethnic drill women. Lao-Tzu, Bruce Lee thing down, Filipinos are among After the last few days going on. The Narrows were the most enthusiastic about of immigrant scapegoating, shaped by the Virgin River, the mid-terms. If Asian Amer- though it’s hard to imagine which, compared to the Mis- icans in general are 48 percent how Trump’s Filipino sup- sissippi, is practically a trick- more enthusiastic than previ- porters can stick with him. le. The power of water, right? ous elections, Filipinos are 52 It’s also the kind of thing percent. HARVARD AFFIRMATIVE AC- that reminds you of the things In fact,, when asked more TION CASE that last, and the things that than 92 percent of the Filipi- With all the noise, it’s in- don’t. nos surveyed said they were teresting to see that a hot-but- Trump won’t. planning to vote; And 74 per- ton race issue like the Harvard So I gladly vacated and cent said they discussed pol- affirmative action trial has not missed Trump’s nationalistic itics with family and friends. been totally overshadowed. rants; his indecisiveness and So Filipinos are engaged. I’ve written about the 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 3, 2018 FILM REVIEW
Spanish colonial home along Curiosity, Adventure the Pasig River. All have bore witness and survived through monumental transitions of the Philippine history - from a and Love flourishing American colony, through the Japanese occupa- A Film Review past flash on the screen, I was tion during the World War II, By Seneca Moraleda-Puguan being educated about the Phil- the Philippine independence ippine history in a way I’ve and its development to a mod- feel that never known before through ern society. it is our the eyes of an outsider who According to Sunshine duty to embraced our culture. As I Lichauco de Leon, the doc- help our listened to the words of Jes- umentary’s producer-story- fellow sie telling her story, I noticed teller and one of Jessie’s 18 “I men. myself reflecting about my nary life led by the ordinary as some have described her; grandchildren, she made the Some- passion for my own country. Jessie are the most important and she makes you believe in film about her Nana because place along the line we are Being a Filipino living over- take-away. Her every word the goodness of man, compas- it is her hope that her story always helped. But always seas, I sometimes find myself lingers, her life worth remem- sion of the heart and love that will remind people of what we there’s something that you comfortable in the progressive bering. Jessie’s life story is transcends culture and color. have in common and inspire can do that has nothing to land I am in that coming home indeed one that draws you in; At 106, she still contin- them to be more compassion- do with you yourself but it’s is the last thing on my mind. she has become a bridge be- ues to live under the ancient ate to each other. a sense of responsibility and There are times that my hope tween the past and the present Banyan Tree in a 250-year old (continue on page 15) compassion. “ dwindles for my own nation Upon hearing these lines, that is plagued by corruption, my heart was pierced. These crime and economic break- CROSSWORD No. 18 were the words of Jessie Coe, down. Then here’s one lady, by Carlito Lalicon a Cuban-born American lady growing up without a mother, who at 18 years old found who had become one to many ACROSS love with a Filipino lawyer of my countrymen who were 1. Former Senator, Antonio ___ broken by war. Though she 5. Former Senator, Eulogio ____ and diplomat whom she met 10. Former Senator Lapid in the United States. She came has a different color, language 14. Bone-dry to the Philippines upon Mar- and race, her compassion tran- 15. Strand, in a way cial Lichauco’s invitation and scended all these and chose to 16. Cut of meat they got married soon after. extend love. My heart was 17. Encircle broken but at the same time, 18. Deadlocked Since then, the Philippines 20. Navy builder became her home. my soul grateful and my spirit 22. Summer quencher Her life was changed. inspired. 23. With the bow, in music Many lives have been changed The documentary was 25. Brave by her. And many more are woven beautifully, with nos- 26. Divine inspiration 30. Moon of Neptune talgic music playing on the being touched by her, for 34. Brook more than a century now. background. But more than 35. Lab burner While watching the film, I the aesthetic aspect, I believe 37. Probe that sends information about its 52. Attention found myself amazed at what that the lessons that can be environment 53. Driven love can do. As scenes of the learned from the extraordi- 38. Wood sorrel 57. Without 39. Increased 61. Pasta 41. By means of 63. Account 42. Bake, as eggs 64. Hit, in a way 44. Hawaiian island 65. Blockage of the intestine 45. Dirty coat 66. Camera diaphragm 46. Harder to grasp 67. Of you or yourself 48. Having no further concern with 68. Compass point 50. Contemptuous exclamation 69. Grandson of Eve DOWN 31. Brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry 1. Catches 32. Blockhead 2. Border lake 33. End 3. 100 kurus 36. Literally, “for this” 4. Eccentric 39. Iris part 5. Split 40. Sandwich filler 6. Appear 43. Aging agent 7. Faithful and true 45. Babe 8. Had a bug 47. Pour or flow in a steady stream 9. Kind of band 49. Be mistaken 10. South American cowboy 51. “You there?” 11. Bit 53. Gross 12. Bound 54. The muller, or crushing and grinding stone 13. French wave 55. French tire 19. To a greater extent 56. Person of action 21. Chapter in history 58. Bring home 24. Best 59. Assortment 26. Appeared 60. Come clean 27. Small sheet of microfilm 62. Cashew, e.g. 28. Swing wildly (Solution will be on the next issue of the Chronicle) 29. Links legend NOVEMBER 3, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES Rescission of Adjustment of Status for immigrants who underwent the rescission of the lawful then no hearing is required. If is no statute of limitations for consular processing, there is permanent resident’s (LPR) the immigrant requests for an this action. Furthermore, the no statute of limitations and green card. If the DHS decides extension to respond and asks DHS is not required to bring the DHS can file and begin the not to rescind the LPR’s status for documents, this is deemed a rescission of adjustment ac- necessary procedure to rescind despite information that the not be an answer. Hence, no tion against an LPR who was By Atty. Reuben S. Seguritan the green card anytime. LPR might be ineligible for hearing will be required. For already subject to a final order he adjustment If the rescission action has adjustment of status, then this all proceedings for the rescis- of removal. of status of a been initiated within the 5 year decision may not be reconsid- sion of adjustment of status, If the adjustment of status person may be period and the proceeding is ered. The only exception is if the rules of evidence are not of the immigrant is rescinded rescinded if he ongoing, the proceeding may new facts are discovered that binding and the standard is as a result of the rescission was in fact not continue even though the 5 were not known at the time the “clear, convincing and un- proceedings, then the immi- T eligible for such year statute of limitations has original decision not to rescind equivocal”. grant is considered to be out- adjustment. passed. the LPR’s status was made The DHS is not barred of-status and has overstayed The Department of Home- For marriage-based or en- surface, then the DHS can file from initiating removal pro- in the US. All family members land Security (DHS) can trepreneur-based condition- for the rescission of the LPR’s ceedings of the LPR while the who derived status from the initiate the rescission of the al permanent residents, the 2 green card. rescission hearing is ongoing. immigrant whose status was adjustment of status within year period that he spends as The procedure for the re- This is because rescission of rescinded also lose their status 5 years from the date on the a conditional resident counts scission of adjustment of status adjustment and removal pro- and are likewise deemed to be green card. The DHS must as part of the 5 year statute of begins with the DHS sending ceedings have been interpret- out-of-status and overstaying only prove ineligibility on limitations. For example, if it is a notice of intent to rescind to ed as two separate proceed- in the US. grounds originally asserted discovered that he concealed a the LPR. If the LPR contests ings and the 5-year statute for adjustment of status. It is criminal record, then the green the notice of intent to rescind of limitations only applies to REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has card may be rescinded within within 30 days, then there will rescission of adjustment and been practicing law for over 30 not necessary to discuss other years. For further information, grounds on which the immi- the 5 year statute of limitations. be a hearing before the Immi- not to removal proceedings. you may call him at (212) 695 grant could have qualified for The DHS always has dis- gration Judge. If the LPR does Removal proceedings may be 5281 or log on to his website at adjustment of status. However, cretion of whether to file for not respond within 30 days, commenced anytime and there www.seguritan.com (Q & A: FILIPINO FILMMAKER....from page 8) can use those experiences to Most of us have the tools we an anthology horror feature My goal was to write, di- to keep directing and writing overcome and conquer and I need right now so why wait? film with Defiant and Radio rect, and produce projects for features and TV. want to use my voice in cin- Use your cellphones as a cam- Silence and am currently in people like myself as LEAD- HFC: Where did you ema to help people grow and era, your friends and families production for my solo fea- ING characters. I wanted to grow up? What was family impact them positively. as actors, your neighborhood ture film and am shooting in be a producer first so that I life like? HFC: What message as locations. People want to Los Angeles and Ghana. could learn how to make a GO: I grew up in south do you have for those who jump on your train when it’s HFC: You are also an movie from the ground up. Florida. My family is like any would like to pursue a career already going. Don’t wait for actress. Share your back- So having the creative back- family. We’ve all got our is- in filmmaking and film pro- anyone and don’t be afraid ground in acting and what ground as an actress, then sues but we also just have so duction? to fail. We all fail. We can’t was it like making the tran- learning the business side, di- much love. I’m thankful for GO: I would say if you be great until we fail and fail sition to directing? recting felt like a very natural the interesting upbringing as have something burning in- and fail and then one day GO: I’ve been in theater transition. a first generation Filipino. It’s side of you to say or to make we make something worth and TV as an actress since I HFC: What’s next for what I use as fire to write. then just do it. Don’t wait for watching and say it in a way was about 6 years old. As I you? Career ambition/proj- HFC: What other themes anyone to give you anything. with skill and mastery. grew older, I began to realize ects? you would like to explore in the limited roles for women GO: I am currently di- cinema? Why? of color. I was constantly be- recting a feature. We just fin- GO: I love exploring ing typecast as the Geisha or ished the first week. 3 more subjects that challenge the whatever. I was fed up with weeks to go. After that, I have norm and force you to look it and decided to go to film another feature lined up and at the ugly and the difficult. school and got accepted to I wrote a pilot that we are I believe that it forces you USC. starting to go out with. I want to grow as a human if you MAINLAND NEWS New Law Gives Additional Sick sick leave that is available to Leave for Veterans other federal agency employ- ntroduced by Mazie Hi- 30% or higher who are hired ees,” Senator Hirono said. rono, the Veterans Pro- by the VA in critical medical “The VA is a critical agency viding Healthcare Tran- positions can access addition- and this law will encourage I disabled veterans to continue sition Improvement Act was al paid sick leave during their signed into law by President first year on the job. their service to our country Donald Trump. The new law “This newly signed by helping to fill tens of thou- ensures veterans with a U.S. law will ensure the VA’s dis- sands of vacancies at its med- Department of Veterans Af- abled veteran employees re- ical facilities in Hawaii and fairs (VA) disability rating of ceive the same additional paid across the country.” 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 3, 2018 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Kapanunotan Dagiti Agsasalip A Papili na. Kas iti dati nga ar-ara- sibubukel a komunidad. Ket Nga Agturay miden ti gunglo, ur-urnongen- kablaawantay met amin dagiti PILI ti botosan. Awan koma ket maysa a libro ti GUMIL na dagiti nasisirib nga Ilokano nadumaduma a grupo Filipi- ti ginnayyem itoy a panaw- HAWAII isu a maileppas iti ken nagserbi ti komunidad no a mangitantan-ay kadagiti DAYASADAS en. Intayo koma agbutos!! daytoy a tawen. Manginana- ken makaitungpal kadagiti nasayaat a pagtuladan a man- By Pacita Saludes Saantay koma suroten ti sao matayo a malpas daytoy a libro nasayaat a pagulidanan ken gibuat a sitatalged para iti ti dadduma, “A, komporme itoy a tawen anakaisangratan- pagsayaatan ti kaaduan ken ti sibubukel a Hawaii. adatay amin nga agbasba- dita!” Agbalintay koma a sa kadagiti WARNAKAN nasayaat a makipagili. Good IPASNEK TI AGADAL a pangipeksaan dagiti agsa- luck laengen kadagiti mapili a Kinapateg tiadal rumbent a maammo Ti adal ti bagnos mamagbaliw ti nanumo a nag- salip a papili kadagiti kaytda kayat ti kaaduan. ta iladawanna ti kinasiasino taudan a pagturayan (pagsaadan) iti Kablaawantayo met dagi- ta tignay, galad idasarna ta adal ken sursuro sukisok duktal sirib, kinabaknang a nakaparsuaan turay, matikawtayo no daddu- ti napili a pangulo ti OFCC K ta nagtaud dagiti kadagiti libro ken prinsipio utek a namsek agwerret, idasarna ti pudno a (Oahua Filipino Commu- ma kadagiti adu ken agdudu- ta ti sursuro, naimaid iti pamilia a nangitandudo kaipapanan ma a kalikagum ken plano nity Council). Ti kadakke- lan nga organisasion ditoy dasigenna dagiti masaklawna a tinukel balitok dagitoy nga agpapili. Nupay ken gambang Oahu. Ti Presidente ANNAK Adal timangraat kadagiti nasamek, nasiit a dalan no kasta, dagita met ti pam- tapno dagiti plano…turungen nasayud ti iyaaddang TI KAILOKUAN ti napili a panunotentayo ti kayattayo lumawlawa ti sirmata ti nakudrep a pagsaingan Tia dal ti mangpalagda ti rangtay a pagtalaytayan presidente, isu ni Raymond nga agturay ken mangibaklay tapno ti kalikagum nga agballaigi lakaenna ma- dagiti narukop a namnama kaputotan a namun- Sebastian. Ti met pangulo ti kadagiti kayattayo a maara- sukdal ganay GUMIL ti Bise Presidente. mid iti pagilian. nangruna kadagiti agtutubo a mangmuli nabis- Isu ni Froebel Garcia. Nag- Nadumaduma ti kayatda. Tia dal lawaganna ti pagduaduan a kalman bisked masakbayan Adda met kadatayo ti kayat- sayaat ti panagkadua dagiti punganay kabibiag, ken in-inep a nagpaidumat ruay kuridemdem ken umel a pagarup agbalin a pag- tayo a magun-od keno siasino presidentetayo. Sapay ta mai- kalasag a mangsaranget, kadagiti aramid a sidsiddaawan kadakuada ti inanamaentayo a tungpal dagiti naisangrat nga rinaay makaitungpal kadagiti kalka- aramidenda. CONGRATU- katulongan a mangparmek binunton a problema Adal ti kabal dagiti dadakkel ken nagbalinen a likgumantayo ken kayattayo a LATIONS kadagiti doble a a sumangbay tattao ita maaramid iti pagilian. mangituray kadagiti gunglo. manipud lipnok a nagtaudanna inkarigatanda ti Diskoter ti kaaduan no Manginanamatayo kadaduada. Ti adal ti sarukod a manglukip, palimed binulong tumpaw asino ti kasayataan a makai- ti biag mangsuba ti apres waig ken mangballasiw ka- tungpal kadagiti kalkalikagu- RANGTAY tarabay a mangsukisok ti kinapudno a punganay lap-okan man ti kaaduan a rumbeng Mangnamnama ti GUN- ti agdama ta ti balligida ita ipannekkel iti lubong inda a maaramid iti pagilian ken GLO DAGITI MANNURAT a siensia a duktal managsukisok nasisirib a parsua iparaman pagsayaatan ti kaaduan. No ti libro a ninaganan ti grupo ti mamagaddang nakuriteng a panawen iti kabaru- kaputotan a tinaudan gumin-awa mailayag, asino kadagitoy nga AGPA- RANGTAY ti maikadua pulo an a teknolohia maiwanwan.
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(CANDID PERSPECTIVE: ON HOODOOS....from page 11) beneficiaries will be whites. they were discriminated against. ed by Students for Fair Admis- That’s why you won’t see many But so far, reports say none sions, should have. Chinese American plaintiffs taking will be testifying. Don’t buy the line from some the stand to tell their story. That’s why in the last week of Asian American groups that say So far in the first weeks of the tri- the trial, the big guns for Harvard this is about your kids and future al, it’s all about stats and numbers. may be its students. The ones who Asian American kids. That’s what But is there intentional discrim- got in, who didn’t have perfect Ed Blum wants you to think, while ination against Asians, when race is scores. he uses Asians as white proxies in just one factor in the admissions pro- Sally Chen is one of them. his life mission to end affirmative cess? While I was with the hoodoos, action. No matter what stats you use, the I sneaked in a call to her and asked Your kid can go to MIT and bottom line is that Asian Americans what she’d do if she hadn’t gotten make more money than a Harvard have been anywhere from 16 to 23 into Harvard. kid. percent of Harvard’s freshman class “I would have gone to anoth- in recent years. er university, like UC Berkeley, EMIL GUILLERMO is a veteran In other words, they’ve been well where I could have been just as journalist and commentator. He was represented. happy,” she told me. on the editorial board of the Honolu- lu Advertiser, and a columnist for the It would be great to hear from the Now that’s an attitude the re- Starr-Bulletin. Twitter @emilamo Chinese American students who feel jected Asian applicants, represent-
(FILM REVIEW: CURIOSITY....from page 12) “Jessie Lichauco’s life has been Sunshine added, “If this film Curiosity, Adventure and Love exceptional and truly unique, and I encourages people to live life with a has won five awards and been believe the universal themes which greater curiosity, more sense of ad- accepted in seven festivals. It is her story touches – romance, marrying venture, and a deeper compassion now available on digital platforms into another culture, adventuring to an- and love towards each other, then I across the United States. For more other country at a young age, history, have done my job as a storyteller.” information on the film, follow war, saving children and her humani- I believe that she has achieved their social media accounts. tarianism, will make the film appeal to her goal and it has been executed Twitter : @nanafilm Instagram: @curiosityadventureandlove any audience, regardless of age, gen- excellently. It is truly worth one’s Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ der or nationality”, she said. time. curiosityadventureandlove/ NOVEMBER 3, 2018