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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 , 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. 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Several solar-gas turbine hy- budget to achieve their goals. Time To Holomua brid plants (ISCC – integrated That same planning is needed could be a useful budget helper erate a collective 420,000 kWh solar combined cycle) are being for other issues we face. Some and landfill extender. Lower each year. Each of its 59 built, using mature technologies experts predict that the global operating expenses, longer homes produces more electric- with proven track records and supply of petroleum will start landfill life, and cleaner air ity than they use, creating a more than 50% efficiency. Mo- declining in about five years. makes using clean energy a source of income for the settle- rocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Iran Prices have risen from 90 cents By Senator Will Espero win-win solution. ment. The commercial portion are sites of some of these ISCC a gallon in 2001 to over $4 a Creating jobs and boosting contains a supermarket, phar- facilities. Because the electric- gallon now, just ten years later. lean energy gives the economy are other reasons macy/convenience store, café, ity is generated exactly like We don’t have to invent the more than just an why we should pursue clean offices, studios, and clinical conventional fossil fuels, except wheel, and we don’t need to environmental energy. Germany’s solar in- practices. that solar power is used to heat guess whether our investment benefit. The po- dustry employs more than Disch’s Munzingen Solar the boiler, the systems are said will be a good one. Other cities C lice cars of 60,000 people and contributes Garden is a 43-townhome com- to be easily integrated into con- have already shown that switch- Hoover, Alabama 10 billion euro (nearly $14 bil- plex that earned the German Ar- ventional fossil-fuel thermal ing to renewable saves money, run on biodiesel lion) per year. In the German chitecture Prize and 1994 plants at relatively low cost. saves landfill space, and saves made from wood waste that or- city of Freiburg, almost 10,000 European Solar Prize. The A few years ago I intro- our natural resources. We must dinarily would have gone into residents work for the 1,500 beautifully landscaped Burke- duced a bill to have personal fi- continue moving in this direc- the city landfills, helping the companies in the environmen- Bleiche Senior Center includes nancial planning taught in tion if we are to have afford- city save on gas bills and land- tal and science sector, con- 59 apartments and a caretaker’s schools so students would be able, alternative energy in the fill costs. Because the wood- tributing close to $700 million home for old age living. Ovo- able to create and live within a future. based fuel burns cleaner, the to the economy. Denmark is a lution is a pre-fabricated, mod- cars run longer between oil leader in wind turbine produc- ular building design that won changes, so the city next saves tion while Germany leads in the 1997 European Solar Prize. on car maintenance expenses. solar-powered cooling sys- Besides homes, he also de- Hoover bought two pieces of tems. France, England, Ger- signed solar cars to demonstrate cooking oil-to-biodiesel equip- many, and other European its potential, which he intro- ment to divert more waste away countries are beginning to tap duced in 1986. from the landfill and give a sec- their geothermal resources. Many renewable energy ond life to used cooking oil. Geothermal power plants have efforts started from the OPEC The city collects the oil from its high initial costs but are said to oil crisis of the ‘70s. Disch ex- 75,000 residents and processes be cheap and cost-efficient in plained that the rise in energy the oil to become fuel for its the long run. costs led people to search out heavy equipment and trucks. Let’s look at Freiburg to other solutions. When When all the savings in equip- see what’s possible. There, Freiburg proposed a nuclear al- ment, operating, and mainte- solar panels are on everything ternative, Disch and others nance are accounted for, from homes to the soccer sta- protested vigorously against it. Hoover’s cost for making the dium. The 1986 Chernobyl disaster biodiesel is 91 cents a gallon. Disch’s home, the He- led the municipal council to That’s the price gas was a liotrope, is one of Germany’s abandon its plans for using nu- decade ago, and it’s not subject first zero-energy homes; it gen- clear power. The city actively to price hikes as petroleum sup- erates five times the energy it began integrating other forms plies dwindle. uses. It’s not just the PV pan- of renewable energy. There are Hoover’s kind of forward els that soak up the sun. The photovoltaic panels on City thinking policy is something exterior hand rails serve double Hall, the Trade Centre, schools, we could use here in Hawaii. duty as solar thermal tubes that churches, private houses, fa- Our counties often must deal heat the water and radiators in cades, apartment buildings, with landfill and budget issues. the house. Disch has designed commercial centers, and tow- Diverting biowaste and food- many solar-powered projects, ers. Wind turbines in the waste away from our landfills leading to the accomplishment nearby Black Forest harness would lengthen its lifespan. that entire neighborhoods in the power of the wind. Baden- While the City and County of Freiburg produce more elec- ova Stadium is the first sta- Honolulu mandates recycling tricity than they consume. His dium in the world to have its of restaurant cooking oil, col- Schlierberg Sonnenschiff is a own solar plant. lecting it from residents as well three-story townhouse and Even the oil-rich Middle to make fuel for city vehicles commercial complex that gen- East is capitalizing on solar. Here’s three projects built in Freiburg, designed by solar architect Rolf Disch.

(Image via Inhabitat – home of The Sonnenschiff (Solar Ship) The solar power plant on the roof of architect Rolf Disch) The Heliotrope community center is completely the Badenova Stadium. Winfried near Freiburg, Germany, is a rotating powered by renewable energy. Rothermel (AP) solar tree-house that follows the Winfried Rothermel (AP) movement of the sun. 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 5, 2011 COVER STORY Medical Missions Slated for Davao, Quezon City and Ilocos in December By JP Orias ome 30 strong volunteers from Honolulu will be flying to Davao City, 971 kilometers (605 miles) south of , dur- ing the second week of December 2011 to conduct a med- S ical mission to four major cities in Davao.

PMAH Ohana Medical Mis- Charlie Y. Sonido, Russell • Panabo Civic Center, 8:30 sions, Inc. conducted its maiden Tacata and Arnold Villafuerte— am to 3 pm, December 12 mission to Santiago, Isabela in the designated chair of the • Calinan Town Hall, 9 am to September 2009, followed by an Davao Medical Mission who in 3 pm, December 13 emergency mission to the same his own words very much wants • Toril Gymnasium, 8:30 am area to help the victims of Ty- this project to succeed. to 3 pm, December 14 phoon Juaning in 2010 and co- “First and foremost, it’s my • Babak Proper, 9 am to 3 pm, sponsored another mission to birthplace and so I wanted to December 15 Club officers helping out in repackaging medications and supplies Bicol in January 2011. give back to where I first saw the Why Davao? OMM Presi- light,” he says. “Secondly, hav- Residents needing medical ian Tacata (Samal Island) and Continuing Medical Education dent Dr. Elenita Alvarez, who ing joined several medical mis- attention from Marilog, a forest Chuck and Cora Nelson (Panabo There will be opportunities will be leading the Davao-bound sions to Ilocos in the past, it town along the Davao-Bukidnon City). They are available for for Honolulu and Davao medical group of medical missionaries, would just be fitting to go back route considered the poorest of more details for specific medical practitioners involved with the says that she felt a need to hold a to Davao and provide medical all Davao City towns, will be mission activities in each town. mission to exchange medical medical mission in Davao based and other health related assis- transported to Calinan, which is Serving as the medical mis- ideas and practices. A Continuing on the sincerity and hard work of tance to the indigent citizens as approximately 70 kilometers sion’s prime mover in Davao Medical Education has been physicians and colleagues from well as other minority groups from Davao City. These cities City are Department of Health planned for December 13 at 6 pm Davao who worked so hard in who have limited access to were chosen by the Davao com- officer Dr. Josephine J. Villa- at a venue to be determined later. putting the package together. health care and other services.” munity of Hawaii. fuerte, Galvani “Bobby” Its main topic will be “Up- “In Davao, the Ohana Med- Mission volunteer Cora Nel- Yanong, Bernard Al-ag (Toril date on Outpatient (Primary ical Missions will be able to ad- Davao Mission Sites son, who hails from Panabo City, and Calinan), and Dr. Austerio Care) Medicine” with Dr. Char- dress the needs of thousands of This major medical mission confirms that this mission will Obenza (Samal Island). lie Sonido serving as moderator. people who really need and can- is expected to serve at least be the first ever for Panabo. Dabawenyos of Hawaii pres- Lecturers and their respective not afford even the cheapest 6,000 residents of Davao and “My entire hometown will ident Esther Domingcil is con- topics include: medical aid,” she says. Panabo City with medical mis- be waiting for us,” she says. cerned with a possible large • Dr. Elenita Alvarez: “Com- Joining Dr. Alvarez will be sion centers in Toril, Calinan, Lilian Tacata and husband influx of patients considering the mon Errors in Obstetrics OMM directors, officers and fel- Samal Island in Davao City and Dr. Russell Tacata own a resort population density of Davao City. Gynecology” low physicians Erlinda Cachola, Panabo City. Venues and dates in the Island Garden City of She encourages her townmates to • Dr. Amelia Jacang: “Pedi- Jose DeLeon, Amelia Jacang, are as follows: Samal. She says that Samal Is- solicit more donations so enough atric Immunization” land has no hospital to serve the medicines and vitamins can be • Dr. Jose De Leon: “Diabetes needs of its residents. distributed. Ceres Yanong has Update” commissioned her brother Bobby • Dr. Erlinda Cachola: “Hy- Hawaii Dabawenyos to be the local conduit in Davao pertension Update” Local Dabawenyos working who will attend to all the errands closely with the OMM commit- that Hawaii needs done and im- Vitamins & Other Medications tee are DAH president Esther plemented. With provisions expected to Domingcil, Ceres Yanong, Lil- (continued on page 5) NOVEMBER 5, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY

(from page 4, MEDICAL....) Financial contributors in- in scheduling for some people serve 2,000 residents from each clude many physicians, friends who wanted to join the medical city, medicines and vitamins ac- and relatives of Dabawenyos, homecoming mission,” he says. quired through donations from and the community-at-large. “Money is scarce this year and the people of Hawaii are being Those who want to donate commitment from some unit or- readied for the mission. The medicines and other supplies for ganizations has somehow amount includes at least 240,000 the Davao Medical Mission may waned, but we will certainly try multivitamin tablets, 100,000 call Dr. Alvarez at 347-6710 or our best.” Ibuprofen tablets, antibiotics, an- Dr. Villafuerte at 220-2988. Rose and Al Sabangan, first- tihistamines, analgesics and an- Additionally, the medical time volunteers and co-sponsors, tipyretics, medicines for scabies, mission committee is also together with Dr. & Mrs. Char- lice, parasites, eardrops, and de- preparing gifts bags of goodies lie Sonido and Mr. & Mrs. Nel- congestants, among others. and personal hygiene items such at 002 San Isidro Labrador St., tures educational, cultural, sports son Sonido of the Cabugao Blood sugar (diabetic) testing as toothbrushes, toothpastes, and Payatas A Quezon City from 8 and entertainment activities in Mission, believe that rendering will also be done. soaps for the poor and needy. am to 12 noon on December 17. addition to medical missions and free medical services and giving Dr. Jose DeLeon, pharmacy This stopover medical mission gift giving. gifts to indigents during this time coordinator for the mission, ap- Payatas—the Dumpsite of is sponsored by Titans USA This year, the ISAH Home- of the year is very appropriate preciates all the help and advice Quezon City Foundation, the Bayanihan coming Medical Mission will be and timely. They feel blessed to that veteran medical mission As mission volunteers return Clinic Without Walls and Ilocos in Santiago (December 19), be part of this great humanitar- volunteers have given him. to Honolulu, some will spend a Surian Association of Hawaii. Sinait (December 20), Cabugao ian effort. “I didn’t realize that this as- day of medical mission at the Leading the group is Dr. Charlie (December 21) and Santa (De- Maria Etrata, a perennial pect of the mission was so over- Payatas Dumpsite in Quezon Sonido with volunteers from the cember 22). As in the past, the volunteer, believes that it is a whelming,” he says. “I City on their way to the Ilocos School of Medicine of the Uni- medical mission venue will be at calling to help out in the medical appreciate the help that I get Sur Medical Mission. Payatas is versity of Santo Tomas, some of the Santiago Clinic Complex, mission for the good of human- from Dr. Sonido.” the main terminal for the solid whom, like Dr. Bora Nam, had Sinait District Hospital, ity. Dr. Erlinda Cachola, who is waste collected in the city. It is served as preceptees in the Cabugao Municipal Hall and joined by Councilman Romy Minor Surgeries considered the poorest barangay Hawaii Preceptorship Program Santa Health Clinic. Cachola, agrees that "the great- In coordination with group in the entire Philippines. for International Medical Grad- For the first time ever, the est expression of gratitude for all of volunteer military physicians This is where one Korean uates (IMGs). Ilocos Sur Idol finals will be held the blessings we receive in life is headed by headed by Gen. family started their mission in at the Bonifacio Park of to give back to needy people Arthur Tabaquero, M.D., the the Philippines some 20 years ILOCOS SUR Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. ISAH who cannot pay you back". group will also render minor sur- ago and is still is serving the Now in its fourth season, president Danny Villaruz says For your tax-deductible do- gical procedures like circumci- city of scavengers. This family this biennial Homecoming Med- that organizing this year’s med- nations, please contact Danny sion, cyst and small tumor will serve as host for the med- ical Mission in selected towns of ical mission has not been easy. Villaruz at 778-0233 or Dr. excision. ical mission which will be held Ilocos Sur started in 2005. It fea- “There have been conflicts Charlie Sonido at 671-3911. 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 5, 2011 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS UH Lecture to Focus on APEC, Politics in Asia-Pacific a period of flux in geopolitical ernment dealing with these led an unofficial Philippine con- Region relations in the Asia Pacific re- events? gressional delegation to the hilippine congressman gion, where the Philippines in- • How should other Asia and Spratlys in the teeth of threats Walden Bello, founder creasingly finds itself in the Pacific nations understand from Beijing. He will also dis- P of the international NGO center of developments. His these developments? cuss the larger implications of Focus on the Global South and lecture will provide answers to these geo-strategic maneuver- one of the most respected inter- questions as: Bello represents the politi- ings on the future of APEC and national civil society leaders, • What are the implications of cal party Akbayan (Citizens’ its goal of fostering country and will lecture on “Geopolitics in recent developments, espe- Action Party) in the Philippines’ regional development in the APEC: the Philippines, China cially in the South China Sea House of Representatives of the Asia-Pacific region. and the U.S. Pacific Command” A reception will follow the Cong. Walden Bello for Philippine and Asia/Pa- Philippines. He initiated efforts at the University of Hawaii- cific national security? to rename the South China Sea lecture, which is free and open Manoa’s architecture audito- volving this rising power, the • How is the Philippine Gov- to the West Philippine Sea and to the public. rium on November 10, 2011, Philippines, a weakened U.S. from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. and the rest of Asia. Bello will discuss the im- Bello will also discuss the plications of China’s assertive- increasing assertiveness of Traffic, Pedestrian Restrictions ness on the complex China and the crisis of U.S. geo-political relationship in- power which have inaugurated Around State Convention Center enforcement purpose on the fol- throughout the entire length for APEC lowing roadways: of the street. • Kapiolani Boulevard, all • Kapiolani Boulevard, both he U.S. Department of lanes, from Kalakaua Av- sides, from Kaheka Street State has announced enue to Atkinson Drive. to Kalakaua Avenue. T transportation restric- • Atkinson Drive, all lanes, • Kalauokalani Way, both tions in the vicinity of the from Kona Street to Kapi- sides, from Makaloa Street Hawaii Convention Center to olani Boulevard. to Kapiolani Boulevard. ensure the safety and security of APEC delegates. Kalakaua Avenue, from Ka- The following parking pro- Road closures, parking re- piolani Boulevard to the Ala hibition will be enforced 24 strictions and changes to public Wai Canal will be open, but hours-per-day from November transportation routes and public with reduced lanes. There will 8-13: works services will be neces- be intermittent closures of other • Atkinson Drive, Kokohead sary during APEC meetings. intersections in the vicinity of (South) side only, from Ala Additional restrictions will be the Hawaii Convention Center Moana Boulevard to Kapi- implemented for the Leaders that may temporarily affect ve- olani Boulevard. Meetings from November 11- hicular and pedestrian move- • Hobron Lane, ewa (North) 13. Information on those ment. side, from Kaioo Drive to changes will be forthcoming Ala Moana Boulevard. from the appropriate agencies. Convention Center Area Park- • Hilton Hawaiian Lagoon Road closures will begin ing Restrictions parking lot-Harbors divi- daily at approximately 6 am - 7 No parking will be allowed sion. pm on November 8 through No- at any time from November 7- • Koa Avenue, makai side, vember 11. Fencing and other 13 in affected areas. Vehicular 100 feet ewa (West) of Ulu- physical barriers, as well as uni- parking restrictions will be co- niu Avenue. formed law enforcement offi- ordinated and enforced by the • Ohua Avenue, ewa (West) cers, will be in place to assist Honolulu Department of Trans- side, makai of Kuhio Av- the public with traffic flow and portation Services and the Hon- enue. identifying the closed roads. olulu Police Department. • Beachwalk, both sides, “No Parking” signs will be also Appropriate signs will be from South King Street to posted. posted and enforced on the fol- Kalakaua Avenue. Vehicular traffic will be lowing roadways: limited to vehicles with a law • Kahakai Drive, both sides, (continued on page 7) NOVEMBER 5, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 IMMIGRATION GUIDE Filing Adjustment of Status Could Lead does not marry the petitioner and placed them in deportation within the 90-day period after on the ground that they had over- to Deportation admission or marries another el- stayed their 2-year period of ad- ing removal proceedings. justment of status. igible for AOS? A Filipina was mission and were out of status. Section 245 provides: “(a) For instance, what consti- admitted to the U.S. on a fiancée We represented several V visa By Atty. Emmanuel The status of an alien who was tutes inspection and admission? visa but upon arrival found that holders in immigration court. We inspected and admitted or Does it include an alien who Samonte Tipon her petitioner had been killed be- contended that the 2-year period paroled into the United States or presents a fake passport or visa fore she arrived. She then mar- of stay given them by the immi- djustment of sta- the status of any other alien hav- and is allowed into the U.S.? ried another and filed an gration officer at the airport was tus (AOS) is a ing an approved petition for clas- How about an alien who falsely adjustment of status application. wrong. It should have been “Du- procedure to sification under subparagraph tells the immigration officer at The application was denied and ration of status” like that given convert a non- (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or the border that he is a U.S. citi- she was deported. students or journalists. Thus, A immigrant visa (B)(iii) of section 204(a)(1) may zen and is admitted? How about Is an alien with a nonimmi- they were still in status and eli- of an alien in the be adjusted by the Attorney Gen- an alien who is a passenger in a grant visa who is out of status gible to adjust. To play it safe, U.S. into an im- eral, in his discretion and under car coming through the border and is not an immediate relative we rushed their husbands’ natu- migrant visa without having to such regulations as he may pre- and the immigration officer of a USC eligible to adjust sta- ralization as citizens, hence they return to one’s native land, thus scribe, to that of an alien law- takes one look at the occupants tus? In the lamentable V visa became “immediate relatives” saving money and possible ex- fully admitted for permanent and waves them on? cases, the V visa holders were eligible for adjustment of status. clusion if the alien goes home residence if (1) the alien makes Who is eligible to receive an given a 2-year period of author- An attractive nurse who and then seeks re-admission to an application for such adjust- immigrant visa and is admissible ized stay in their Form I-94. V was a V visa holder filed her ap- the U.S. The procedure is gov- ment, (2) the alien is eligible to to the U.S.? Is an alien crewman visa holders were the spouses plication for adjustment of sta- erned by Section 245 of the Im- receive an immigrant visa and is or an alien in transit without a visa and minor children of lawful tus after her 2-year period of migration and Nationality Act (8 admissible to the United States eligible? How about an alien who permanent residents who had authorized stay had expired. U.S.C. §1255). for permanent residence, and (3) continues in or accepts unautho- waited long for their visa and She panicked when she heard so Many people think that fil- an immigrant visa is immedi- rized employment before filing an were temporarily admitted to the many V visa holders who re- ing an adjustment of status is a ately available to him at the time application for adjustment of sta- U.S. in order to await the avail- mained beyond the 2 year pe- slam dunk. They try to do it his application is filed. tus? How about an alien who is ability of their immigrant visas riod were being deported. She themselves or hire immigration The law is not as simple as deportable or excludable? How here. Quite a number stayed be- retained us. We told USCIS that herbolarios who apparently have it seems. An alien should read about an alien who does not pass yond the 2-year period. When the 2-year period given her not even read the law. A signifi- other relevant provisions of the the medical examination or secu- their visas became available, should have been “Duration of cant number of such filers have immigration law and cases inter- rity clearances? they filed adjustment of status. Status” and therefore she was landed in immigration court fac- preting the law to understand ad- Is a fiancée visa holder who USCIS denied their application (continued on page 10) HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS (from page 6, TRAFFIC....) Kalakaua Avenue to the security bar- No parking will be permitted Tues- ricade makai (South) of Kahakai day, November 8 through Friday, No- Drive. vember 11 between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the following roadways: The following crosswalks will be • Kaheka Street, Koko Head (South) closed 24 hours-per-day from November side from Kapiolani Boulevard to S. 7-13: King Street. • Atkinson Drive/Kapiolani Boule- • Makaloa Street, both sides from vard, makai (South) side crosswalk. Kalakaua Avenue to Sheridan • Kapiolani Boulevard/Kalakaua Av- Street. enue, Ewa (West) side crosswalk. • McCully Street, both sides, from • Kalakaua Avenue/Pau Street. South King Street to Kalakaua Av- enue. Public Transportation Routes 3, 9, and City Express A will Parking will be prohibited and en- be detoured in the Convention Center forced on November 11 on Beretania area from November 8-11 from 6 am to Street, makai (South) side only, from 7 pm. Specific detour information will Punahou Street to Kalakaua Avenue. be disseminated by the Department of Transportation Services and Oahu Tran- Convention Center Area Pedestrian sit Service, Inc. Restrictions The public is urged to reduce non- The following sidewalks and walk- essential travel into and out of the ways will be continuously closed from Waikiki-Ala Moana area as traffic is ex- November 7-13: pected to be congested, thereby nega- • Atkinson Drive, Kokohead (South) tively affecting the schedule of the side only, from Kahakai Drive to buses. Kapiolani Boulevard. • Kapiolani Boulevard, Kokohead City Trash Collection (South) side only, from Atkinson The traffic associated with the road Drive to Kalakaua Avenue. closures may affect services delivered by • Kalakaua Avenue, makai (West) Honolulu’s Department of Environmen- side only, from Kapiolani Boulevard tal Services. Up-to-date information on to Ala Wai Boulevard. city provided trash collection will be • The Promenade walkway from available at www.opala.gov. 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 5, 2011 SOCIETY PAGE

▲L-R: Joel Navasca, Joel Pagulayan, Ian Navasca, Dave and Jonathan Pagulayan during a recent party in Pearl City

▲ Vangie Endrina during the USTAAH fundraising event

▲ 38th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. German Cabasug (sitting), with son Joey, daughter Geenalyn and her husband Jon Ishikawa and baby Cody

▲ Drs. Fritza Zobian, Josephine Waite, Carolina Davide and ▲ USTAAH members at the registration station. Zumba instructor Noella Querubin at the USTAAH fundraiser (L to R) Host Dr. Cielo Guillermo, Dr. Tess Bernales, Vicky Bunye and Rose Ines ▲ Sarah Robert and Tina Salvail at the Bingo game NOVEMBER 5, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 FOOD & LEISURE Sauces, Spices and Culinary

Inventions SIZZLING CHINESE BEEFSTEAKS WITH LEE KUM KEE CHAR SIU (BBQ SAUCE) INGREDIENTS: EAT’S EASY By Ernest Reynoso Gala thinly sliced diagonally, leeks or spring a) 250 grams beef tenderloin or sirloin. onions, ½ cup pineapple juice mixed with hefs today have In Cantonese cooking the Slice while frozen into ¼ inch-thick steaks. 2 tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Char Siu sauce, 1 the license to ex- preparation of ingredients is Pound with a cleaver to spread. Slice into 1/2 tsps. Each of Lee Kum Kee premium periment with more critical rather than the ac- 2-inch x2-inch-wide pieces. soy sauce, sugar, AA cassava starch. new flavors, to tual cooking. Whether meat or b) Marinate beef in: 1 tbsp. each of Lee Prepare: imagine new vegetable or fish, precise, uni- Kum Kee Premium soy sauce and sugar, C 1 sizzling plate. Put on top of stove until forms of cooking form cuts are required for even 1/4 tsp. pepper, 1 tsp. sesame oil. very hot; 4 pineapple rings. inspired by diverse cultures to cooking and must be bite-size c) Dredge each piece well in 1/4 cup AA create tastes and textures that because it is eaten with chop- cassava (tapioca starch). PROCEDURE: appeal to the public. Nifty cre- sticks. Bones are meticulously Sizzling Chinese beefsteaks with d) Pan-fry beef few seconds in 1 1/2 cups Heat oil in saucepan. Add leeks and stir a Lee Kum Kee Char Siu sauce ations that are practical and removed and used for stocks cooking oil. Remove beef while still pink- few seconds. Add remaining ingredients. easy to do is the trend, but not a and soups for added flavor and to give contrasting texture to ish. Stir until boiling. simple task, as formulating so the person will not choke smooth sauces. Vegetables must FOR THE SAUCE: TO SERVE: these types of recipes takes ex- while chewing on the food. remain vibrant and crisp after Prepare saucepan, turner. Get 2 tbsps. oil Arrange pineapple rings on one side of hot perience, a global perspective, Large servings are the norm be- cooking, while ginger and from where you cooked the beef, 1/4 cup plate. Put beef. Pour sauce. Serves 4. knowing the various methods of cause meals are often shared spring onions remove any un- cooking and ingredients to fi- with family and friends. The wanted flavor. Peanutoil or corn nally produce a gourmet extrav- major methods of cooking are oil is often used, though cook- give a rich, salty flavor and sesame seeds with the roasted aganza. Fragrance, color and deep-frying and stir-frying, ing with pork or chicken fat for may vary in color (light to version being strong in scent. It taste provide the framework commonly known as quick sautéing is commonly prac- dark). It can be added to the is the “perfume” in Cantonese when conceptualizing a recipe, cooking. In deep-frying the ticed. Steaming is often used for food or served as a condiment. cooking and only small while passion and style form amount of oil needed must various dim sum and pao. Hoisin sauce, also known as amounts are used to accent the signature dishes. cover the food to be cooked, Sauces and spices are used Peking sauce, is a thick, sweet fragrance and taste. Five-spice I am fond of Cantonese with the oil heated at a high to flavor dishes and often and spicy sauce made from powder, called Ngo Yong, is cooking because of its diversity, temperature to ensure a crispy added in the last part of cook- garlic, chilies, soybeans and combination of cinnamon, fen- versatility and various ways of exterior and tender interior. A ing. Marinating meats and veg- various spices and can be nel, cloves, anise seeds and cooking, so much so that I at- second frying or double frying etables for long periods of time found in stores as the 10-fla- Szechuan pepper. As my tended two culinary schools in is done for a crispier texture. isn’t done because the cuts are vored sauce. Oyster sauce is a teacher, chef Yvonne mentioned Hong Kong: Town Gas Center Woks are used to ensure the smaller and flavors are ab- combination of oysters, brine in her class, the spices are not and Chopstick Culinary School. heat of the oil remains at the sorbed while cooking. Soy and soy sauce with a very thick intended to mask but rather en- In the recent Cooking with the center and placing a wooden sauce or sauce made from fer- texture and strong taste. hance the natural flavor. Masters by Lee Kum Kee at chopstick in the center until mented soybeans is used to Sesame oil is extracted from (www.philstar.com) Serendra’s Market! Market! bubbles emerge help ensure the Mall, Taguig City, I proudly proper heat level. In stir-frying, shared my latest culinary inven- intense fire is used on a thinner tions and gave a glimpse of this layered wok because it conducts rich cuisine to a large audience heat faster. Smaller cuts are who were given a plate each of used for a speedy cooking what we cooked. With its process, while sauces and unique concept of two partici- spices are mixed first separately pants simultaneously cooking before combining them with the same dish alongside the other ingredients to keep the chef, this was one crowd-pleas- flavor consistent and intact. ing event I truly enjoyed. Nuts and mushrooms are added

CHINESE FRIED RICE WITH LEE KUM KEE HOISIN SAUCE INGREDIENTS: over low heat as for omelet. Cool. Cut into a) 500 grams pork tenderloin, cut into 1- thin strips. inch cubes. Marinate in a medium bowl at PROCEDURE: least 30 minutes (preferably 1 hour up to Heat oil in a big wok. When hot, turn off 8 hours in the refrigerator) in 1/4 cup Lee fire and put in the corn, carrots, peas, and Kum Kee hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp. Lee Kum stir 1 minute. Set aside vegetables on a Kee sesame oil. plate. (We do this to prevent easy spoilage b) Prepare 6 cups cooked rice, 1/3 cup of rice.) To the same oil, add garlic and turn cooking oil, 1 package or 2 cups cooked on fire. When brown, add onions and cook peas, carrots, corn, 1 tbsp. crushed garlic, until soft. Add pre-marinated pork and stir 1/4 cup chopped violet onions,1/2 cup with 2 wooden spoons until meat changes coarsely chopped fresh shrimps, 2 tbsps. color. Add shrimps, soy sauce, and pepper. Lee Kum Kee premium soy sauce, 1/2 tsp. When shrimps turn pink, turn off fire. Add pepper. rice and mash well. Add vegetables. Turn FOR GARNISH: on fire and toss to heat. Put on a deep plat- Two eggs beaten with a fork and cooked ter. Top with eggs. Serves 10. 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 5, 2011 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS EPA Announces Interns for RISE Program ifications and expertise to contribute to the State’s goal of 70 percent clean energy The U.S. Environmental Protection within one generation.” Agency (EPA) and the State of RISE is committed to building the ca- THawaii Department of Business, pacity of Hawaii’s workforce and moving Economic Development, and Tourism towards a more sustainable future. It is a (DBEDT) recently announced seven new collaborative effort by DBEDT, the State interns for the “Rewarding Internships in Department of Education, DOH, Univer- Sustainable Employment” (RISE) program. sity of Hawaii, Kupu, Honolulu Clean The interns will be will be working to Cities and the EPA. RISE also provides job expand the Hawaii Green Business Program, training opportunities, as well as an en- a partnership between DBEDT, Department gaging Sustainability Seminar Series that of Health (DOH), the Chamber of Com- provide sustainability training, project spe- merce of Hawaii, the City’s Recycling Of- cific trainings and workshops, a speaker fice and Honolulu Board of Water Supply. series, volunteer opportunities, community The program recognizes hotels/resorts, of- outreach events and field trips in order to fice/retail, restaurant/food service, and gov- engage the interns in different sustainabil- ernment organizations that are committed to ity projects in Hawaii. going beyond compliance and reducing their “The experiences gained by the interns impact on the environment. To date, 52 busi- will provide the cornerstone for a sustain- nesses and organizations in Hawaii have able green workforce in Hawaii,” says been recognized by this initiative. Asia Yeary, EPA’s project coordinator. “Building a clean energy economy is a “They will be pioneers leading the way for State priority and we must have a work the many exciting and challenging green force that is trained and ready for green industries and jobs, leading to a more sus- business jobs,” says Mark Glick, adminis- tainable environment and a cleaner envi- trator of DBEDT’s State Energy Office. ronment.” “We selected these highly-qualified stu- For additional information on RISE, dents from a number of applicants and will please contact Marguerite Harden at mar- be working with them to expand their qual- [email protected] PHILIPPINE NEWS Flashfloods, Landslides Threaten Visayas and ministration (PAGASA) reported that the Mindanao SLPA's location was estimated at 240 kilometers east southeast of Puerto from www.philstar.com Princesa, Palawan. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 PAGASA said that the SLPA is em- ANILA, Philippines - The gov- bedded along the Intertropical Conver- ernment's weather bureau today gence Zone (ITCZ), which brings rains M warned residents of Eastern over southern Luzon, Visayas and Min- Visayas and northeastern Mindanao danao. against possible landslides and flashfloods It said that rains brought on by the due to a prevailing shallow low press area SLPA and the ITCZ will become "wide- (SLPA) near Palawan province. spread over the extreme Eastern Visayas The Philippine Atmospheric, Geo- and northeastern Mindanao, which may physical and Astronomical Services Ad- trigger flashfloods and landslides."

IMMIGRATION GUIDE (from page 7, FILING....) still in status. We informed USCIS that The Attorney General or USCIS has we would file an action for mandamus discretion to grant or deny adjustment. and prohibition if they did not approve There are several factors used by USCIS her application immediately. Mandamus in evaluating the application. If it denies was to compel them to act and prohibi- adjustment, it will refer the case to immi- tion was to prohibit them from deporting gration court. her. To show that we were not bluffing, we gave the Director a copy of the com- (ATTY. TIPON has a Master of Laws degree from plaint, naming him and the Secretary of Yale Law School and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Philippines. Office: 800 the Department of Homeland Security, Bethel St., Suite 402, Honolulu, HI 96813. Tel. (808) Attorney General, and USCIS Director, 225-2645. E-Mail: [email protected]. Websites: as respondents. The adjustment was ap- www.MilitaryandCriminalLaw.com, andwww.Im- proved. USCIS did not say whether they migrationServicesUSA.com. Listen to the most witty, interesting, and informative radio program in treated her as still “in status” or granted Hawaii on KNDI at 1270, AM dial every Thursday her an extension of stay nunc pro tunc at 7:30 a.m., rebroadcast at www.iluko.com.) (retroactively). NOVEMBER 5, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS Palace: Erap Government Struck Deal with ABB by Delon Porcalla of the Philippines (AFP) is sup- OPAPP gave the ABB such a media network yesterday after- “The PAMANA website Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 porting the peace initiatives with amount. noon, is likewise misleading. We clearly states that the P31 mil- ANILA, Philippines - the ABB. “There is no truth to that re- are dealing with the RPMP- lion is for community develop- The Aquino adminis- “The AFP, through Maj. port. OPAPP never gave P31 RPA-ABB, the three groups who ment and livelihood projects for M tration is pursuing an Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, com- million to the ABB,” Undersec- banded together to break away three peace and development agreement the government forged mander of the AFP’s 3rd In- retary Luisito Montalbo said. from the NPA (New People’s community sites in Negros Is- with the communist breakaway fantry Division, has expressed its Montalbo pointed out that it Army), and chose to return to the land where there are members group Alex Boncayao Brigade support for the peace process was a fund from Payapa at fold of the law and join main- of the RPMP-RPA-ABB,” he (ABB) during the term of former with the RPMP-RPA-ABB, as it Masaganang Pamayanan (PA- stream society,” Montalbo ex- said. President Joseph Estrada in De- impacts on security concerns on MANA), a government program plained. Montalbo said the govern- cember 2000, a Malacañang offi- the ground,” she said. and framework for peace and de- Montalbo said the informa- ment has been conducting cial said yesterday. The Office of the Presiden- velopment in conflict-affected tion on the P31-million fund socio-economic profiling of This was Malacañang’s ex- tial Adviser on Peace Process areas. quoted in news reports is from members of the RPMP-RPA- planation for the grant of P31 (OPAPP) led by Secretary Tere- “The use of ABB alone to the PAMANA website. ABB to determine appropriate million for livelihood and other sita Deles, however, denied in- refer to the group that signed the “OPAPP is very transparent livelihood and other develop- aid to communities where former sinuations that the P31 million peace agreement with the gov- in its disbursement of funds,” ment interventions for their insurgents and their families live. was payoff to the ABB, or that ernment in 2000, as reported by Montalbo stressed. communities (www.philstar.com) . Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the government is “committed to the five negotiating tables that are pursuing a just and lasting peace,” which include the Revo- lutionary Proletarian Army- ABB, a breakaway group of the communist insurgents. “The RPMP (Rebolusy- onaryong Partido ng Mangga- gawa ng Pilipinas)-RPA-ABB signed an agreement with the government last Dec. 6, 2000 under the Estrada administra- tion,” Valte said in defending the “reintegration and development fund” for the RPA-ABB. Valte said this binds the gov- ernment – now under the Aquino administration – to “commit fund releases for reintegration and development to establish, operate, and support livelihood projects, housing assistance.” This also includes “educa- tion and training, primary health care, agriculture and irrigation facilities, farm-to-market roads, microfinance, among others,” Valte said. “The funds will be released to the local government units (LGUs) in areas that will be identified for community devel- opment and livelihood assis- tance,” she said. Estrada, however, denied having signed such an agree- ment with the ABB during his term. He challenged Mala- cañang to present proof that the P31-million fund that the Aquino administration gave to the RPMP-RPA-ABB was his idea. “No. We have no agree- ment. There is no such thing as that. It is not our brainchild. I challenge them to present proof if they have any,” Estrada said. Valte said the Armed Forces 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 5, 2011 PHILIPPINE NEWS Buyers from Singapore, Malaysia Coming for NorthPhil Expo 2011 of domestic and ASEAN desti- istrative Region (CAR), Ilocos the Subic Bay Metropolitan Au- theatrical and cultural presenta- nations from the Philippines. It and Pangasinan (Region 1), Ca- thority, the DOT regional offices tions, corporate game shows, from www.philstar.com was also the first domestic air- gayan Valley (Region 2), and in the Cordilleras, Ilocos and product presentations, raffle Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 line to base its operations in Central Luzon (Region 3). Pangasinan, Cagayan Valley and draws, and crafts and culinary ANILA, Philippines Clark. Thus, expo participants Tourism establishments and Central Luzon, and the corporate demonstrations. - Singaporean and can book the lowest possible travel firms from these regions booths of various tourism-re- Dinner and cocktails for M Malaysian wholesale fares on inter-island flights from comprise the bulk of the ex- lated businesses. This year’s business networking are also buyers of travel packages and Clark, Manila, Cebu and Davao. hibitors at the NorthPhil Expo expo will also be participated in being arranged for the partici- tourism products are coming From Clark, the guests can 2011, which involves exhibits, by DOT regional offices from pants in the Buyers Meet Sellers over to join the North Philip- also book flights to Cebu, special events, and social and the Visayas and Mindanao. program. pines (NorthPhil) Tourism and Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore business functions. To be showcased in the ex- Supporting the expo are the Travel Expo 2011, which will be and Bangkok, and from Manila The tourism exhibits will hibit booths and pavilions are Central Luzon Tourism Council, held at the SM City Clark on to Cauayan or Tuguegarao. feature the pavilions of the popular, new and emerging the provinces and DOT offices Nov. 11-14. The lowest possible fares provinces of Aurora, Bulacan, tourism destinations, attractions, in North Philippines, and the “These foreign travel agents for one-way flights from Clark Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Tar- and products and services that Philippine Exhibits and The- will figure out prominently in to international destinations start lac, the freeport zones of the are unique to each region. meparks Corp. (PETCO) as NorthPhil Expo’s Buyers Meet at P999, to Cebu or from Manila Clark Development Corp. and The special events include event manager. Sellers program that will be held to Cauayan at P1,099, and from for the entire duration of the Manila to Tuguegarao at P699. 1. Old Manila Walks and Tour event,” said Ronnie Tiotuico, “We continue to encourage A Sweet Treat for OFWs Services — Stroll within the Central Luzon director of the travel from CEB’s Clark hub to from www.philstar.com walls of Intramuros and re- Department of Tourism (DOT). further North Luzon,” said Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 preciate their resilience and hard live the magic of the His- “The program will enable CEB vice president for market- work? How do we say “thank panic era or have a local sellers to transact business ing and distribution Candice ANILA, Philippines you” for giving us the opportu- scrumptious feast at China- with the foreign buyers, who Iyog. - Widely unknown nity to study in a good school? town and make your way to will actually become our mar- CEB is among several inter- M and unnamed, they Or “thank you” for helping us the intimate alleys of Bi- keting agents in their respective national airlines contributing have traveled to foreign lands build a business to sustain our nondo. countries and promote North significantly to the inflow of and made sacrifices, earning family? 2. Manila Ocean Park — See Philippines to their captive tourists to North Philippines money to sustain their family with the Com- the treasures of the deep. clientele,” Tiotuico said. through the Diosdado Macapa- and loved ones in the country. mission of Filipinos Overseas, Take a tour around the coun- “This annual expo, there- gal International Airport And, without them being aware Duty Free Philippines, Good try first Oceanarium and dis- fore, is steadily evolving into a (DMIA) in Clark. of it, they have helped in the na- News Pilipinas, and Kraft Asia’s cover the creatures living in global marketing event high- International passenger traf- tion’s growth and development Toblerone; OFWs (Overseas the Philippine oceans. lighting the North Philippines as fic at the DMIA reportedly immensely. Filpino Workers) coming home 3. Splash Island — Slide and an international and domestic reached 607,704 in 2011 and is Such is the story of Nonoy to the country are given a token splash. Take your family to tourism hub and contributing to still growing strong. Paterno, a native from Negros of appreciation through the a poolside adventure in the the DOT’s product, brand and DMIA is strategically con- Oriental who from being sewing Thank You Global Pinoy cam- country’s biggest waterpark. market development efforts,” nected by the Subic-Clark- machine mechanic in Taytay, paign. As part of this initiative, 4. Zoobic Safari — Enjoy a Tiotuico added. Tarlac Expressway to the Subic Rizal persevered and became an the Swiss brand is ride in the 37-acre safari and Both the Malaysian and Sin- Freeport Zone, another interna- award-winning maintenance making the Special Rewards come face to face with cap- gaporean buyers will be flown in tional gateway, making North manager in Europe. His achieve- Passport available to all OFWs tivating creatures such as by Cebu Pacific (CEB) as the Philippines a natural hub for both ments became an inspiration to who purchase the Toblerone Pas- crocodiles, tigers and other expo’s official carrier. foreign and domestic tourists. many hardworking Filipinos Pack bundle. Each Special Re- exotic animals. Among the country’s air- Constituting North Philip- who strive to give their families wards Passport will allow the 5. Animal Wonderland at Star lines, CEB has the most number pines are the Cordillera Admin- a better life. bearer to redeem over P10,000 City – Take care of animals, We call them the contempo- worth of gifts and special dis- while learning how to take rary of today. Even with- counts from 24 partner estab- care of the environment at out them hearing our words of lishments including recreation Animal Wonderland, a mini- appreciation, they have relent- centers and leisure zones. petting zoo for live farm an- lessly worked hard to complete Below are the establish- imals. their tasks and bring back honor ments and destinations listed 6. Zoocobia – The ultimate to the Philippines. But how do with the Special Rewards Pass- weekend getaway for ener- we show them how much we ap- port: (continued on page 13) NOVEMBER 5, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES What to Do When a Family Petition is approvable when filed in order available or it “could have been ing fee of $420 must be paid Denied to make appealing the denial discovered or presented” when again when re-filing, which is a cases, the reasons for denial are worthwhile. For example, the the petition was filed. In this sce- lot more money compared to the impossible to overcome. But spouses in a marriage-based pe- nario, the petitioner may be bet- $110 appeal fee. many times the denial is just a tition must be legally married at ter off re-filing the petition. If an appeal to the BIA is By Reuben S. Seguritan hurdle that only tests one’s de- the time of filing. If the hus- The petitioner may actually unsuccessful, the petitioner may he I-130 petition is termination. When faced with a band’s divorce was not yet final choose to do both – simultane- seek review of the I-130 denial the first step in im- denial there are several options at the time he remarried, the pe- ously appealing the denial and in federal court. migrating to the to choose from as circumstances tition could not be approved. re-filing the petition – but sev- The petitioner’s other op- United States may allow. On the other hand, if the rea- eral other factors may influence tions include the filing of a mo- T through a family The denial may be appealed son for denial was a finding of the petitioner to choose one op- tion to reopen/reconsider. A member. It is filed to the Board of Immigration Ap- fraud in a marriage-based petition, tion over the other. motion to reopen must include by U.S. citizens or lawful per- peals (BIA). The petitioner files the petitioner should definitely For instance, unless one has new facts supported by affidavits manent residents to establish re- the appeal on Form EOIR-29 consider contesting the denial be- an immediate relative petition, or other documentary evidence. lationship with an alien relative. with the USCIS service center or cause a fraud finding bars the ap- he/she would most likely be In a motion to reconsider, the pe- U.S. citizens may file an I- district office that denied the pe- proval of any other immigrant concerned about priority date titioner must show that the deci- 130 for a spouse, unmarried tition. The petitioner must file it petition for the beneficiary. preservation, especially when sion was incorrect based on the child under 21 years of age, un- within 30 days of the date of the Also, if the I-130 was de- the I-130 took years before it evidence of record at the time of married son or daughter 21 years decision and pay the filing fee of nied due to failure to submit re- was adjudicated. Re-filing an I- the decision. There is a $630 fil- or older, married son or daughter $110. On the other hand, the pe- quired documentation, 130 means that the priority date ing fee and a 30-day period to file of any age, brother or sister, or a titioner may also opt to simply presenting the documentation in the first petition would be lost. the motion. parent. Lawful permanent resi- re-file the petition. before the BIA will not neces- Another factor is processing dents may file for their spouses The reasons given by the sarily result in a reversal. For ex- time. Appeals with the BIA can REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been and unmarried children only. USCIS for denial is probably the ample, a beneficiary child’s birth take more than one year while I- practicing law for over 30 years. For When an I-130 is denied, it first thing to consider when de- certificate will most likely not be 130 adjudication may take a further information, you may call him does not necessarily mean that ciding whether to appeal. For in- considered “new evidence” by shorter time. One more thing to at (212) 695 5281 or log on to his web- the process is over. In some stance, the I-130 must have been the BIA because it was already consider is the cost: the I-130 fil- site at www.seguritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS Survey Shows Hunger on Rise Again in Philippines from www.philstar.com nationwide - experienced having man of the Department of Social record 28.3 percent or 2.5 mil- a slightly smaller 5.7-point im- Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 nothing to eat in the last three Welfare and Development lion families from the previous provement in the Visayas to ANILA, Philippines months. (DSWD) blamed recent typhoons 9.7 percent. The previous peak 15.3 percent or 587,000 fami- (Xinhua) - Notwith- This was up from the four- and higher oil prices for the re- of 25 percent was hit in March lies. M standing the P21-bil- year low of 15.1 percent spondents' hunger claims, and this year. The survey showed that se- lion ($492.9 million) cash dole recorded in June and a point said the government was working Overall hunger was also 10 vere hunger was highest in out program of the government worse than the 20.5 percent to address the issue especially points up in to 23 Metro Manila, rising by 4.6 of Philippine President Benigno recorded in March. since more typhoons hit Luzon percent or 647,000 families. points to 6.3 percent, the highest Aquino III for poverty allevia- The latest hunger figure - just after the survey period. The increase in Luzon and since the 7.3 percent recorded in tion, the number of Filipino 7.5 points above the 13-year av- The moderate and severe Metro Manila was offset by 8.7- December 2009 and 2.8 points households that have experi- erage of 14 percent - is the worst hunger components of the over- point decline in Mindanao to 13 above the 13- year average of enced hunger during the last so far for the Aquino govern- all score worsened, with the for- percent or 620,000 families and 3.5 percent. three months has increased. ment but is still below the record mer up nearly five points to 18 A survey conducted exclu- 24 percent hit in December 2009 percent or 3. 6 million families sively by the Social Weather Sta- during the administration of for- and the latter gaining 1.5 points tions for the BusinessWorld, a mer President Gloria Macapa- to 3.5 percent of 713,000 fami- leading business daily here, gal-Arroyo. lies. Both were also above the showed that there was a sharp in- Some analysts said that the 13-year averages. crease in the number of families result of the survey only showed "Moderate" refers to experi- without food in the main island that the conditional cash transfer encing having nothing to eat of Luzon but has declined in the (CCT) program of the adminis- "only once" or "a few times" in rest of the country. tration has not been effective in the last three months, while "se- The poll conducted from the eradication of hunger, partic- vere" involves going hungry Sept. 4-7 showed that one in five ularly among schoolchildren, "often" or "always." households - 21.5 percent or an which is its main objective. Overall hunger climbed estimated 4.3 million families But Secretary Corazon Soli- sharply in Luzon, hitting a

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Agkararag ti kaarruba wenno ti kabbalay. Tawen sangapulo ket siam ubing pay a makatanda ken agsalukag tapno rumangrang- Aniat naitedna? Agsakit ti Kadagiti binerras ti panawen a naikupin DAYASADAS ay ti panagbiag, ngem manmano barukong, sibabantot ti rikna ag- Nupay napintek timbang a pangrugyan By Pacita Saludes ti makaalubog a ti panagbiag adda ingga ita. Apay a di aramaten A mangtanda kadagiti naikupin a kalman atiddog adda ababa. Asino ti daytoy nga aldaw a naragragsak Kasano a malipatan pagbilangan dagiti tuman-ay aisem ti kada makaipadto ti kabayagna iti day- ket awan ti maibati a lagip a Dagiti rumusing a bin-I a pangnamnamaan bigat nga ileleg- toy a lubong? Adu dagiti agbibiag mangdagensen ti biag. Ag- gak ti init a a kasla di matay. Nagasat dagiti babawi ti tao a nataenganen nga Naubon dagiti tawen a napnot adu a danggayan met mangsegsegga ti ipapanawna awan met ti naibatina a lagip ma- kapampanunotan N ti isemtay a ditoy a biag ta kasla pad- nipud kaddana iti daytoy a disso. Kada bininggas dagiti oras a pakalaglagipan tumapog iti sa- padaananna ti ipapanawna iti ag- Kailala dagiti aldaw. Idi Rineppet a kalkalikagum mangiparangarang bali manen nga aldaw a mangit- dama. Adda dagiti oras nga kaub-ubinganna kuna ti maysa a Ta nupay napardas dagiti aldaw a marsing uloy kadagiti naisangrat nga ammona ti mangtaliaw ti naliku- lakay “no naigaedko met ti nag- Manipud aldaw naikeddeng nga ipapanaw aramid ti inaldaw. Pagyamanan danna. Nagasat ta adda pay trabaho idi, kaslaak koma met Maikkan kumat lagip ken napateg a kaipapanan no nasaranta ti bagi ta maan- panawen a pananglitup ti nagku- ken ni Ankuan. Aglanglangoyen Listaan ti Nangato a Langit adda pakakitaan duran ti adu a tawen a panang- rangan. ti kinabaknang, addaan ti Siam a pinuon nalangto ken narangpayadan tun-oy kadagiti ar- arapaap a Bigat manen ket ania ti nabisked a pamilya ken itan Ramay ti panawen di mapadtuan dumakkel ken nagin-awa. naaramidak idi kalman ken idi pakairanudan, pakaidayawan. ken paginsasaanan Kabayatan ti panagallin dag- naminsan nga aldaw. Agtangad- Naisem a Pimmanaw. Naramok, narangpaya dagiti sanga a salinongan iti aldaw ken tawen a manggun- tangad, agpanunot. Awan! Ta Kailala dagidi aldaw ngem Duapulo a sulbod nalanglangto, narangrangpayadan od ti kalkalikaguman iti daytoy a limmabas laeng di kalman nga saanen a maisubli. Asidegen ti Ken nabibisked Pito a sagibsib ken ad-adu pay biag, magun-od dagiti arapaap awan arimekmek. panagani! Bigat, kasangaldaw ken ballaigi a saan a pannaka- Ammotay kadi a kada aldaw segseggaan ti di mapak- Ti di madmadlaw a pannakaikupin dagiti aldaw paay. No adda man dagiti a maikupin Marsing iti DAGUP pakadaan a panagpatingga ti Alisto di mapupootan narnooyan oras nga umaplaw sanaang ken kinadaksanggasat, TI ALDAW TI PANAGBIAG? ALDAW a naibilang para iti Marsingda manipud naikeddeng a panawen anusan ket itultuloy latta ti umad- Am-amangaw ngem dayta ti maysa a tao a naikkan ti biag. ALDAW A KAADDA DITOY LUBONG dang kabayatan ti panagbiag. pudno. Awan met laeng ti nasaksak- A PAGLULUAAN Atay-atayen dagiti naikudi a Iti kasta rebbengna a pa- tam? Agpadispensar itan. sanguen ken akem iti daytoy a nunoten a no adda pannaka- Naitungpal met laeng ti obi- lubong. Nagimnas ti biag no nag- balinna a kada aldaw punuen ti gasion? Naitungpal met laeng MAINLAND NEWS balinka a matangtangad ken rumbeng a nakallalagip wenno dagiti AR-ARARAW? No kasta nagun-odmo dagiti amin a kalka- makaited ti napateg a banag a naragsakka a PUMANAW iti Filipino Priests to Hold likagumam iti daytoy a biag. pakairanudan wenno nasayaat a naikeddeng nga aldaw. DIOS TI No naikaritay nga pakalaglagipan. KUMUYOG! First National Assembly in The Public Arena; Mens Sana in LA in Corpore Sano: Priest and he first ever National As- Wellness; Lay Ministry: Joys sembly of Filipino and Challenges; and Priestly T Priests, U.S.A. will be Fraternity and Ministry. held November 8-11, 2011 at the The workshops will be facil- Westin Los Angeles Airport itated by renowned speakers and Hotel in Los Angeles, California. presenters in various fields in the The assembly aims to promote Church’s ministry, as well as re- unity, support, and growth spected church leaders like His among Filipino priests minister- Eminence, Roger Cardinal Ma- ing with their cultural gifts, and hony, D.D., Archbishop Emeri- to serve as a forum for collabo- tus of Los Angeles; Most Rev. ration and effective pastoral Randolph Calvo, D.D., Bishop leadership development. of Reno and Chair of USCCB To date, there are approxi- Subcommittee on Asian and Pa- mately 900 Filipino Catholic cific Island Affairs; Most Rev. priests serving in different ca- Gerald Kicanas, D.D., Bishop of pacities in the Roman Catholic Tucson; Most Rev. Luis Antonio Church in the U.S. They serve in Tagle, D.D., Bishop of Imus, parishes, schools, seminaries, Cavite, Philippines; Most Rev. chaplaincies, chancery offices Robert McElroy, D.D., Auxiliary and national institutions in all 50 Bishop of San Francisco; and states and some U.S. territories. Most Rev. Oscar A. Solis, D.D. The national assembly will Auxiliary Bishop of Los Ange- hold dialogue sessions and les and Episcopal Liaison to the workshops for continuing edu- Filipino Priests in the U.S. cation, spiritual growth and pas- For more information about toral enrichment. Topics include the First National Assembly of Intercultural Competencies for Filipino Priests, please go online Mission; The Spirituality of the to: www.filipinopriestsusa.org or Filipino Priest; The Priest’s Role call (985) 876-6904. NOVEMBER 5, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR BUSINESS UH LECTURE ON APEC, POLITICS IN ASIA- tazar @ [email protected] Waikiki ● For more info, contact FilCom PACIFIC REGION / THURSDAY Center @ 680-0451 DIRECTORY November 10, 2011, 5-6:30pm ● Uni- DINNER RECEPTION FOR PHILIPPINE versity of Hawaii-Manoa’s architecture PRESIDENT NOYNOY AQUINO / SUNDAY PASKO SA FILCOM / SUNDAY auditorium ● A reception will follow the November 13, 2011, 6pm ● Hilton Hawai- December 11, 2011, 10:30am -6pm ● lecture, which is free and open to the ian Village. Attire will be Filipiniana or for- FilCom Center in Mokuola Street ● Con- public ● contact Dr. Federico Magdalena mal ● Call 398-5988 or 383-7986 tact FilCom Center @ 680-0451 at [email protected] DIOCESAN CONGRESS OF FILIPINO PMAH OHANA MEDICAL MISSION TO MAUI FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL, CATHOLIC CLUB KAILUA-KONA DAVAO, PHILIPPINES INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND 2011 November 18-20, 2011, 7pm ● Kame- December 12-16, 2011 ● For more info, OUTSTANDING FILIPINO HOTEL hameha Kona Beach Hotel ● Contact contact Arnold Villafuerte @ 220-2988 EMPLOYEES BANQUET / SUNDAY Ruth @ (808) 333-1196 November 13, 2011, 6pm ● Binhi at Ani ILOCOS SURIAN HOMECOMING MISSION Filipino Community Center FILCOM BAYANIHAN GALA / THURSDAY December 18-22, 2011 ● For details, ● For more info, contact Emmanuel Bal- December 1, 2011, 6pm ● Sheraton contact Danny Villaruz @ 778-0233 MAINLAND NEWS U.S. Dept. of State Intern Program Extends Deadline Application ant to become a student of new career avenues and most of all, The application for the Summer the world? If so, you may acquire lifelong skills as you repre- 2012 Department of State Internship W want to consider begin- sent America to the world. Program has been extended to No- ning your life’s trip with the U.S. De- Student Programs enable students vember 7, 2011. Interested qualified partment of State Internship Program. to obtain job experience in a foreign students are encouraged to submit Whether you’re a high school stu- affairs environment. Some students their application. Those who have al- dent looking for summer employ- work in Washington, D.C., while oth- ready submitted an application will be ment, or a college or graduate student ers have the opportunity to work at able to update, edit and resubmit their seeking a substantive internship sup- U.S. embassies and consulates application until the new closing date. porting U.S. foreign policy, there’s no abroad. For more details on the internship limit as to how far the internship pro- The majority of all internships are application process, please download gram’s opportunities can take you. unpaid. However, pending the avail- the Student Internship Information At the U.S. Department of State, ability of funding, a limited number Brochure at: you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime op- of paid internships are available to http://careers.state.gov/re- portunity to gain insight into U.S. for- students who can demonstrate finan- sources/downloads/downloads/stu- eign policy and diplomacy, explore cial need. dent-internship-brochure. GLOBAL NEWS Clarification on OFW Cap in Saudi Sought by Dennis Carcamo amount of their salaries. which the host govt. announced to im- Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 “About nine to 10 workers in the plement is a mechanism of control in country are foreigners. This has led to the outflow of remittance which may ANILA, Philippines -- A millions of riyals being transferred violates expatriate workers right on migrant workers' rights back to their home countries, harming how to manage the fruits of their M group urged the Philippine the local economy," Monterona quoted labor,” Monterona said. government to seek a clarification re- a Saudi official as saying in a local He, however, noted that the Saudi garding the recent announcement of news report. labor ministry did not mention how the Saudi Arabia labor ministry on the Based on Saudi data, there are much is allowed to be sent home to the issue of remittances cap. around eight million migrant workers workers' families once the program is Migrante-Middle east coordina- in Saudi Arabia, six million of whom implemented. RENTAL tor John Monterona said the Saudi are employed in the private sector. Monterona said that based Philip- labor ministry last week announced Expatriate workers are transfer- pine Overseas Employment Adminis- its plan to implement a ‘salary pro- ring in a form of remittances roughly tration (POEA) figures, around 1.2 tection’ program that expatriate 100 billion Saudi rials to their respec- million Filipino workers in Saudi Ara- workers could only send back to their tive countries. bia sent US$1.5 billion remittances in countries of origin a prescribed “The ‘salary protection’ program 2010. (www.philstar.com)

lion OFWs in Saudi Arabia, Mon- Undocumented OFWs to Rise terona said. Since September, the Saudi labor Despite Saudization ministry has implemented Nitaqat or the localization of labor, giving prior- by Dennis Carcamo John Monterona said these OFWs ity hiring its own jobless nationals Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2011 have managed to secure part time jobs over expatriate workers. though their working permits were al- It also recently announced that it ANILA, Philippines -- The ready cancelled. will be putting 20 percent ceiling on number of undocumented "They were given ‘final exit’ the country’s expatriate workers. Moverseas Filipino workers clearance but managed not to go "This would mean around three (OFWs) will rise as much as 25 per- through on their flight back home and million expatriate workers will be sent cent next year despite the Saudization instead tried to seek a part time job back to their respective countries in the labor policy, according to a migrant even though their work permits were coming years amid the implementa- workers' rights group. already cancelled," he said. tion of Saudi’s Nitaqat,” Monterona Migrante-Middle east coordinator To date, there are about 1.2 mil- noted. (www.philstar.com) 16 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 5, 2011

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