NOVEMBER 5, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 1 ♦♦ FEBRUARYNOVEMBER 19, 5, 20112011 ♦♦ HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS FOOD & LEISURE LEGAL NOTES UH LECTURE TO FOCUS SAUCES, SPICES & WHAT TO DO WHEN ON APEC, POLITICS IN CULINARY A FAMILY PETITION ASIA-PACIFIC REGION INVENTIONS IS DENIED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 5, 2011 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER as it occurred to you how quickly this Publisher & Executive Editor Historic Trans- year has flown by? With Halloween Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. and All Saints Day now in the rear Publisher & Managing Editor Philippines Medical view mirror, we can turn our attention Chona A. Montesines-Sonido H to the remaining few weeks of 2011. Mission for PMAH Veteran’s Day is quickly approaching Associate Editors and before you know it, Thanksgiving Dennis Galolo Edwin Quinabo his December, thousands of poor people from Davao, will be here, with Christmas right around the cor- Mindanao and Payatas, Quezon City will receive an ner. Several members of the PMAH Ohana Med- Creative Designer early Christmas present, thanks to the efforts of vol- ical Mission are preparing to spend Christmas in the Philippines on yet Junggoi Peralta unteer physicians and medical professionals from the again another mission of mercy, this time to the poorest of the poor in Design Consultant T Philippine Medical Association of Hawaii (PMAH) Davao and Payatas near Quezon City. This mission, however, is a bit Randall Shiroma Ohana Medical Mission. They will be providing first- unique from earlier versions in that it will cross the Philippines from rate medical care for residents from these poverty-stricken areas. south to north. Some Davao volunteers have joined hands with other Photography Tim Llena Scheduled for December 12-15, the mission will be the first for health volunteers of the biennial Ilocos Sur homecoming mission to 4 Davao and Payatas, and also cross the entire country, culminating towns in Ilocos Sur. We commend the PMAH for their willingness to Administrative Assistant Shalimar Pagulayan in a homecoming mission in Ilocos Sur. The small but dedicated extend their reach particularly into the Southern Philippines, where group of PMAH volunteers with their big hearts never cease to some have complained that a medical mission has been long overdue. Columnists amaze with their continuous missions of mercy to poor regions If you are from Davao and would like to assist in this mission, please Carlota Ader read our cover story written by J.P. Orias beginning on page 4. Best Carlo Cadiz, M.D. throughout the Philippines. The Mindanao Islands, in particular, Sen. Will Espero are extremely poor with almost half the population being classified wishes to these dedicated volunteers for a successful and safe mission! Grace F. Fong, Ed.D as being below the poverty line. Despite a posh tourist resort on the Speaking of success….it’s finally here! After weeks of intense Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Island Garden City of Samal, Samal Island has no hospital to tend preparation, Oahu is ready for APEC. Our leaders are confident that J.P. Orias Pacita Saludes to the medical needs of its residents. No less fortunate is Payatas, APEC’s participants will enjoy the aloha spirit and doing business in Hawaii. They are bound to appreciate our unique aloha spirit, first-rate Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. where the main dumpsite for Quezon City’s solid waste is col- Charlie Sonido, M.D. lected. hotel lodging and meeting facilities, and a highly skilled and experienced Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. We encourage Filipinos in Hawaii who are from the tourism industry workforce that can accommodate the special requests Felino S. Tubera and needs of groups from around the world. Mahalo to all the many vol- Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. Davao/Mindanao region to step up to the plate and support this unteers who helped to get Oahu ship-shape and ready for the “big show.” mission financially or by donating much needed medical supplies. To commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime event, we are preparing a Contributing Writers Help is also needed to prepare and package the many boxes that special supplement for APEC which we have reserved for our next issue. Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. will be taken on the mission. Now is the time for Davaoenos to Our editorial board and contributing writers have gone all out to prepare Clement Bautista support this mission and see to it that the medical needs of a slew of interesting and informative topics relating to APEC. For the Teresita Bernales, Ed.D Linda Dela Cruz kababayans from their hometowns are taken care of. A successful time being, we are looking forward to the arrival of President Noynoy mission would indeed help set the stage for future missions to other Fiedes Doctor Aquino and his entourage. Hawaii’s Filipinos will get an up-close-and- Danny De Gracia, II, MA poor areas in Mindanao and elsewhere in the Philippines. personal chance to meet the president at a welcoming dinner in his honor Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom. We hope to see you there! Amelia Jacang, M.D. Caroline Julian There are other columns and articles of interest in this jam-packed International Spotlight to Maita Milallos issue that I hope our readers will find informative and useful. Much, Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. much thanks especially to our faithful sponsors for their advertise- Glenn Wakai Shine on Oahu For APEC ments and patronage! We deeply appreciate their generous support. Amado Yoro or an entire week, the eyes of the world will be on As always, we invite our readers to provide feedback, story ideas, Philippine Correspondent Oahu for the 2011 APEC Summit. With upwards of tips or concerns regarding Hawaii’s dynamic and vibrant Filipino com- Greg Garcia 20,000 attendees—including heads of state from 21 munity. Please drop us an email at: [email protected]. We’d Big Island Distributor Pacific Rim nations—the event is a once-in-a- love to hear from you! Grace Larson F lifetime opportunity for Hawaii to promote itself as a Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! Ditas Udani leisure destination as well as an ideal place to conduct Maui Distributor business and host meetings and conventions. There will also be Cecile Piros opportunities for local entrepreneurs to pursue new business op- LETTERS Molokai Distributor portunities and to network with finance ministers, diplomats, pol- Maria Watanabe CROWDED MAYOR RACE A REALITY icymakers and CEOs. State officials also want to showcase other Advertising/Marketing Director In his local newspaper column, a political beat writer recently be- industries besides hospitality that Hawaii has a comparative ad- Chona A. Montesines-Sonido moaned the lack of viable mayoral candidates or excitement over the fast-ap- vantage in, namely sustainability and clean energy, life and health proaching 2012 election. We would like to assure the local news media that Account Executives sciences, and earth, ocean and sky sciences. the race for Honolulu Hale’s top seat will be one to keep a close eye on. Carlota Ader No other event in recent memory has galvanized the commu- Candidates from several ethnic groups, including Filipinos, could po- J.P. Orias nity into action as much as APEC has. Save for a few disgruntled tentially run for mayor. Recent census data shows that Filipinos have be- protestors from the University of Hawaii, the response in prepar- come a tremendous population number to be bargained with and courted in The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published ing for APEC has been overwhelmingly positive. The private sec- the 2012 elections. This is evidenced by numerous elected officials who at- weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. tempt to woo Filipinos at various events. Even the current mayor frequently It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- tor has partnered with State and City governments on tributed at various outlets around Oahu and shows up to Filipino functions sporting his “barong.” beautification projects along the Nimitz Highway corridor and the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- Consider the following Filipino candidates who might enter the race for ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- throughout Waikiki, while businesses, community groups and mayor: lication date. Subscriptions are available at churches have held several graffiti paint-outs and clean-up events. • Former State Senate President Robert Bunda; $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor is- lands, continental U.S. $80, foreign country Scores of volunteers, greeters and escorts have been thoroughly • Former Circuit Court Judge, Insurance Commissioner, State Repre- $90. Copyright 2006. The Hawaii Filipino briefed on their assignments, while HPD and emergency first re- sentative and Senator Rey Graulty; and Chronicle Inc. is located at 94-356 Waipahu • Although a long shot unless provoked, former Governor Benjamin Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone sponders are well-trained and good to go. (808) 678-8930 Facsimile (808) 678-1829. Cayetano. Unfortunately, there will be protests, demonstrations and pick- E-mail [email protected]. Web- These candidates have already proven that they have significant and or- site: www.thefilipinochronicle.com. Opinions eters to contend with, along with traffic congestion as streets and ganized support, not just from Filipinos, but from other ethnic groups as well. expressed by the columnists and contribu- sidewalks in and around Waikiki will be closed to allow delegates tors do not necessarily reflect those of the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle management. Re- to move to and from various venues for meetings, receptions and Felipe “Jun” Abinsay, former State Representative Ben C.