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The original and first Asian Journal in America PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid Philippine Radio San Diego’s first and only Asian Filipino weekly publication and a multi-award winning newspaper! Online+Digital+Print Editions to best serve you! Permit No. 203 AM 1450 550 E. 8th St., Ste. 6, National City, San Diego County CA USA 91950 | Ph: 619.474.0588 | Fx: 619.474.0373 | Email: [email protected] | www.asianjournalusa.com Chula Vista M-F 7-8 PM CA 91910 UN court tells Beijing: Prove your sea claims China again rejects legal UCSD Prof. Maria Rosario Araneta, Our Life and Times challenge PhD, to be honored with ADA’s By Tarra Quismundo, Inquirer.net | MANILA, Vivian Fonseca Scholar Award The tomato distributor and the balut vendor 6/5/2014 –The United Nations Araneta to be Nagendran, arbitral tribunal has ordered Presented with promotes and “The Filipino emigrants here in San Diego are fl uent in English. This is because English is the medium China to defend its territorial recognizes of instruction in the schools in the Philippines. We have been under the United States for fi fty years, claims in the South China Sea Award at World’s by submitting evidence within Largest Diabetes diabetes re- that’s why we speak English like Americans except for our accent. When Filipinos apply for a job here, search focused they get easily employed as clerks and offi ce workers in both the government offi ces and private sector.” six months despite Beijing’s Meeting on South Asian refusal to respond to the Philippines’ legal challenge to The American or Asian Ameri- can, Native From the book, “Our Life & Times” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. those sweeping claims. Diabetes Associa- The UN Permanent Court tion (Association) Hawaiian or San Diego, California Pacifi c Islander January 10, 2004 of Arbitration said in a state- will present the ment issued in The Hague Vivian Fonseca (AANHPI) populations on Tuesday that the arbitral Scholar Award to A friend of mine posted this story in and/or research by a scien- tribunal had directed China to Maria Rosario Araneta, PhD. the Internet, which I would like to share tist from South Asia or the submit by Dec. 15 its response This award, given in memory with our readers. The story goes like AANHPI population. The to the Philippine memoran- of Mr. P. Nagendran and this: dum submitted on March 30, funded by a grant from Suku researcher can be located any- (Continued on page 4) detailing its case that seeks to Nagendran, MD, and Anne An unemployed man goes to ap- nullify the Chinese claims and ply for a job with Microsoft as a jani- clarify maritime entitlements Noy: China ‘reclamation ships’ tor. The manager arranges for him to in the disputed waters. take an aptitude test. After the test, the It was the fi rst international in 2 other reefs manager says, "You will be employed at case fi led against China relat- minimum wage, $5.15 an hour. Let me ed to territorial disputes in the by Aurea Calica, Philstar. the Association of Southeast have your e- mail address, so that I can 3.5-million-square-kilometer com | MANILA, 6/6/14 - The Asian Nations (ASEAN) lead- send you a form to complete and tell sea where islands, islets, reefs Chinese have expanded their ers’ summit in May. you where to report for work on your and shoals are believed to be activities in disputed areas in “We are again bothered fi rst day." sitting atop vast oil and gas the West Philippine Sea and that there seems to be devel- reserves. South China Sea, possibly opments in other areas within Taken aback, the man protests that he China has rejected the including reclaiming land on the disputed seas. Amongst has neither a computer nor an e-mail ad- order, saying it has no plans to Gavin Reef and Cuarteron them there seems to be move- dress. To this the MS manager replies, take part. Reef in the Spratly Islands, ment of ships,” Aquino said in "Well, then, that means that you virtu- Aside from China and the Philip- President Aquino said yester- an ambush interview with re- ally don't exist and can therefore hardly expect to be employed." pines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam claim overlapping parts of the day. porters on the sidelines of the South China Sea, with Beijing saying it Aquino made the revela- Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Stunned, the man leaves. Not knowing where to turn and having only $10 in his wallet, has sovereignty over virtually all of the tion when asked about the on disaster risk reduction and he decides to buy a 25-pound fl at of tomatoes at the supermarket. In less than two hours, he resource-rich waters. China’s disputes status of the ongoing reclama- management in Manila. Some sells all the tomatoes individually at 100 percent profi t. Repeating the process several times with the Philippines and Vietnam have tion work by the Chinese on more that day, he ends up with almost $100 before going to sleep that night. worsened recently, especially after it of the ships, he said, were deployed an oil rig early last month in Mabini Reef, which he fi rst waters also claimed by Hanoi, sparking mentioned in Myanmar at (Continued on page 2) And thus it dawns on him that he could quite easily make a living selling violent anti-China protests in Vietnam. tomatoes. Getting up early every day and going to bed late, he multiplies his Next armed confl ict profi ts quickly. After a short time he acquires a cart to transport several dozen There have been fears the territorial disputes could spark Asia’s next armed (Continued on page 2) Pinoy teen invents electricity- confl ict, although analysts say a major fi ght is unlikely given that major insta- generating shoes A Challenge to the Youth, Especially the Young bility could shatter the region’s bullish GMA News | MANILA, economies. Graduates: Beijing’s aggressive moves in the 6/4/2014 -- This kid would disputed waters, which straddle one of make Inspector Gadget proud. “Never Choose Your Role Models the world’s busiest sea lanes, were “dan- The phrase "power walk" gerous conduct and intimidation” that may soon get a new mean- rachets tension and could undermine the and Heroes Lightly!” economically vibrant region, said US ing, after 15-year-old Filipino Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzky, high school student Angelo by Ernie Delfi n, ementary, high school or uni- who is visiting Manila with American Casimiro invented an in-sole The Metamorphosis versity. Many families have business executives. power generator that can fi t children, nephews and nieces China has warned the United States to stop meddling. into an ordinary sneaker. But Casimiro also The month of June has graduating, and the gradua- It has said all along it will not participate Casimiro said his in-sole asked Filipinos to sup- arrived, the beginning of tion parties that follow are a in the arbitration proceedings initiated by the port the device, his entry good reason to get together Philippines in January last year, preferring a generator, which can charge another summer, and also the bilateral approach to resolve the confl icts. personal devices like smart- to Google's 2014 Science end of another school year and celebrate. Although Beijing informed the tribunal on May 21 phones, can benefi t Filipinos Fair, by giving his YouTube in the United States when education is becoming a very that it “does not accept the arbitration initiated by the Philippines” and that its issuance of a in remote areas where there is thousands of our young expensive commodity, but (Continued on page 7) no electricity. people graduate from el- (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 6) Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 6-12, 2014 duced just as the first waves of DACA recipients are due to renew their initial Noy: China grants of DACA and Employment Legal Buzz Authorization Document (EAD). Since Our Life & Times (Continued from page 1) A Monthly Forum hosted by and for the Fili- DACA was introduced in June 2012, the pino American Community of San Diego capable of undertaking recla- by Atty. Lilli A. Baculi United States Immigration and Citizen- mation functions. Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega ship Services (USCIS) has issued grants by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del www.ctvattys.com of deferred action and employment Rosario said Manila would definitely authorizations for a period of two years file a protest if the reports turn out to be Read Atty. Baculi’s previous articles by visiting our to roughly more than 550,000 young Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our true. website at www.asianjournalusa.com immigrants. This coming September website at www.asianjournalusa.com “Well, we’re not saying that they are 2014, the initial grants of DACA will exactly the same ships that were used expire under their own terms. Many in Mabini, but there seems to be similar eligible individuals seeking to renew ships at the very least,” Aquino said. DACA Renewal and Pentagon’s their DACA grant are looking to USCIS The tomato distributor and the Cuarteron is called Calderon Reef by the for guidance on their request to receive Philippines. Plan To Allow DREAMers to Enlist an extension of their DACA grant. In balut vendor “The pictures that I saw were just particular, USCIS has yet to release its ships that can be used for reclamation… revised version of Form I-821D. USCIS (Continued from page 1) not accepted because it was found out that he could not even read nor write. unlike in Mabini where from really will not accept submissions of renewal boxes of tomatoes, only to Dejected, he went to the company’s nothing, a geographical feature now applications for DACA that include the have to trade it in again so canteen to nurse his wounds. He noticed exists,” he said. old form I-821D. USCIS has not issued that he can buy a pickup truck that a lot of customers were buying Photos of Chinese activities on Mabini a press release regarding when the new Reef showed the stages of reclamation form might come out. to support his expanding busi- balut, a Filipino duck delicacy. He decided to buy the product wholesale and construction, first monitored by the Nevertheless, in its guidance released ness. By the end of the second and distribute it to many restaurants. His Philippines in February. last April 9, 2014, USCIS instructs indi- year, he is the owner of a fleet business clicked, till he expanded and The Department of Foreign Affairs viduals to submit their DACA renewal of pickup trucks and manages hired a lot of employees. Eventually, he released the photos on May 15 and request package approximately 120 days described China’s actions as “destabiliz- prior to the expiration of their current a staff of 100 formerly un- became a millionaire. One time, one of his customers told him: "I am very much ing.” DACA period of validity. This is also employed people, all selling impressed with you, Mr. Garcia. You Manila is contesting China’s claim to the same date that the EAD expires. In- tomatoes. cannot read and write, yet you managed nearly the entire West Philippine Sea dividuals seeking to renew their grant of to become very successful. Maybe, if and South China Sea before a United DACA should include new documents Nations arbitral tribunal based in The to show their continuing eligibility for Planning for the future of his wife and you went to school and became literate, By: Lilli Berbano Baculi, Esq. allowed to enlist under a separate De- children, he decides to buy some life you would be much more successful!” Hague. As required by the arbitral DACA, as USCIS will consider each court, Manila submitted a memorial or 06/06/2014 -- Last week in Washington partment of Defense program for certain renewal on a case-by-case basis. insurance. Consulting with an insurance D.C, DREAMers rallied for the right young immigrants who have special adviser, he picks an insurance plan to The man answered: "You are mis- written argument of its position against It is important to seek meaningful Beijing’s claim. to enlist and serve in the United States medical or language skills. advice from an experienced immigra- fit his new circumstances. At the end of taken. If I could read and write, I would military. The rally was in the wake of Currently, there is an existing Defense the telephone conversation, the adviser still be a janitor today!” On Tuesday, China rejected the tribu- tion attorney well before taking any nal’s directive that it submit by Dec. 15 the Pentagon’s proposed plan, under Department program called Military steps, especially if one is unsure as to asks him for his e-mail address in order Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s Accessions Vital to the National Interest to send the final documents electroni- Here is San Diego, I am often invited evidence to support its position. the immigration processes. Where there Aquino said that while he cannot initiative, to allow a small number of (MAVNI), which allows immigrants is a threat of being put in removal or cally. When the man replies that he has to different meetings and seminars to young immigrants who grew up in the with certain temporary visas to enlist if no e-mail, the adviser is stunned, "What, talk about the Asian community in my speak for China on how the latter should deportation proceedings, an immigration respond to the tribunal’s order, countries United States without legal status to they are doctors or have other advanced attorney specializing in deportation de- you don't have e-mail? How on earth capacity as publisher and editor of the enlist in the military. The Pentagon medical skills, or if they speak strategic have you managed to amass such wealth Asian Journal. During these meetings, I are expected to conform to international fense would be able to provide the most accords. proposal would create a limited pathway languages including Farsi, Hindi, Ara- beneficial advice in a situation. without the Internet, e- mail, and e-com- often say: to citizenship for young DREAMers. bic, and a number of African languages. merce? Just imagine where you would He also declined to speculate on the Atty. Lilli Berbano Baculi is an associ- implications of China’s snub of the However, the White House has asked The new Pentagon plan would add those ate attorney with Chua Tinsay & Vega, A be now, if you had been connected to the "The Filipino emigrants here in San Secretary Hagel to delay any further youths that have been granted deferred Internet from the very start!" Diego are fluent in English. This is be- directive from the Permanent Court of Professional Legal Corporation (CTV) - Arbitration. steps towards the new policy until after action under DACA to the list of those a full service law firm with offices in San cause English is the medium of instruc- Congress’s summer session to avoid who could join the military under that After a moment of thought, the tomato tion in the schools in the Philippines. We Aquino said a UN decision would Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento and clarify the rights and obligations of any conflict with the House Republicans program. The Pentagon program under Philippines. The information presented millionaire replied, have been under the United States for who are considering whether to move on MAVNI offers an expedited path to fifty years, that’s why we speak English every country. in this article is for general informa- “And if they are responsible, and immigration legislation. citizenship for immigrant recruits. tion only and is not, nor intended to be, "Why, of course! I would be a floor like Americans except for our accent. Eligibility for the Pentagon’s pro- The Pentagon’s proposed plan, how- cleaner at Microsoft!" When Filipinos apply for a job here, they always say they are a responsible formal legal advice nor the formation of member of the international commu- posed new policy. To be eligible under ever, will be delayed upon the request of an attorney-client relationship. Call or they get easily employed as clerks and Secretary Hagel’s proposal to allow the White House as the nation waits to Moral of this story: office workers in both the government nity, one would hope that they would e-mail CTV for an in-person or phone conform to all the treaties, covenants young DREAMers to enlist, young im- see if Congress will seize the oppor- consultation to discuss your particular offices and private sector. " migrants would have to have deportation tunity for a much needed immigration 1. The Internet, e-mail, and e-com- and agreements that they have entered situation and/or how their services may into, not just with us but with so many deferrals under the Deferred Action for reform. be retained at (619) 955-6277; (415) merce do not need to rule your life. "In contrast, the Vietnamese, the Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program The first wave of DACA renewals. Chinese, the Koreans and sometimes other countries, especially UNCLOS 495-8088; (916) 509-7280; lbaculi@ (UN Convention on the Law of the introduced by the Obama Administra- It is a remarkable coincidence that the ctvattys.com. 2. If you don't have e-mail, but work the Japanese, when they apply for a job tion in 2012. Those youths would be Pentagon’s proposed plan is intro- hard, you can still become a millionaire. here in San Diego, they could not easily Sea) where there are many signatories,” (Photo credit www.stripes.com) get employed because they do not know Aquino said. 3. Seeing that you got this story via how to speak English. Because they do Asked about China’s refusal to partici- e-mail, you're probably closer to becom- not have a job, they are forced to put up pate in the UN proceedings, Aquino said ing a janitor than you are to becoming a their own businesses to survive. They it was up to China to explain. millionaire. put up say, a restaurant, and work from “I am not the spokesman for China,” 10 a.m. to midnight. Their children he said. 4. If you do have a computer and e- even help them as dishwashers, waiters, He stressed that the country’s seeking mail, you have already been taken to the cashiers, janitors, etc. Because they have UN help was made in consultation with cleaners by Microsoft. their own businesses and are forced to leaders of Congress – Speaker Feliciano work hard, they become economically Belmonte Jr. and then Senate President I was surprised to encounter this story independent. They expand their busi- Juan Ponce Enrile. because when I was a kid growing up in nesses, and hire Filipinos as employ- Aquino said a UN ruling is needed the Philippines, I read a similar story in ees because the Filipinos speak good because China is insisting on the a Pilipino comic book. And here I am, English! " “indisputable fact of their unquestioned decades later, and reading a similar story sovereignty.” in the United States! Here is the Filipino If you ask me if they will be more “The arbitral track is one of the solu- version of this story: successful if they speak good English, I tions because both of us and others have doubt it. They might still be employees said let us conform to international law. Once, there was a man who applied just like other Filipinos! - AJ as a janitor of a big company. He was (Continued on page 10) June 6-12, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 Business PHL Consulate General Kicks-Off 3rd How a once poor Pinay became a millionaire in US ended up cleaning houses for a living. Investment Trade Roadshow in Houston "I learned how to make my own money," Ferrer recalled. "I was cleaning houses, working in the bank, doing real estate, working as personal assistant to doctors, and being a mom." She fi nally landed a job where she could reach her full potential. She was hired as a clerk for a fi nancial com- pany. As she moved from one banking institution to another, she was eventually promoted as a loan manager. "You have to fi nd a mentor. Kasi yung pera mo kung pagulungan mo you'll be able to make it,” she said. A single mom to fi ve children, she said Houston CEO Roundtable after the Forum America is a land of opportunities. By Connie Macatula-De Leon , ABS "I don’t believe that you can be poor Los Angeles, 30 May 2014 – Ambas- followed by business-matching meet- CBN News | PLANO, Illinois, 6/5/2014 in America. If you want to work hard, sador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. together with ings. – Twenty dollars was all Mila Ferrer had there is work," she said. a topnotch investment mission from Speakers during the forum included when she migrated to America 40 years At age 40, Mila’s hard work the Philippines kicked off the Houston Consul General Leo Herrera Lim, ago. has paid off. She now owns 52 leg of the 3rd Philippine Investment Honorary Consul Mercado, Dr. Ber- A native of Alcala, Pangasinan, 60- land properties in America. She Roadshow in the United States on 22 to nardo Villegas of the University of Asia year-old Ferrer did not have an easy life. bought one of the houses she used 23 May 2014. and the Pacifi c and Alfredo Austria, She was a poor orphan who struggled to clean and now lives on a The Philippine delegation, headed President of DMCI, moderated by Trade with four other siblings. three-acre lot with a 6,000 by prominent Filipino economist Dr. Representative Jose Dinsay. Ferrer promised herself that when she square-foot house. Bernardo Villegas, will also visit Atlanta In Dr. Villegas’ presentation, he cited would have a family of her own, they She is now worth and Philadelphia to promote the Philip- three (3) factors for the rapid growth of would not suffer like she did. millions and works as a pines as an investment destination. The the Philippine economy during the past "I will never have my kids go through regional vice-president Houston investment forum was held at two years. These are the $25 billion re- the life that I went through as a kid," she for an international the BBVA Compass Tower headquar- mitted by overseas Filipinos working in said. investment company. ters. The Forum was sponsored by the over 200 countries and territories around When she arrived in the US, Ferrer The secrets to her suc- Philippine American Chamber of Com- the world; the $15 billion earned by the was just fresh out of college, spoke little cess are hard work and merce of Texas led by Honorary Consul BPO-BKO industry which continues English and was broke. But this did not passion. Ethel R. Mercado and Houston Chapter to grow dramatically; and increased bring her down. "I love what I do; I President Tess Tuazon, the Houston government spending on essential infra- After 17 job interviews, she was still help people. I can do International Chamber of Commerce structures. jobless and lived in a mobile home. She this wherever I go," she and BBVA Compass. Outlook for Philippine construction knew she had to fi nd a way to survive and said. The private-sector investment road- and real estate remain positive, with show, initiated by Ambassador Cuisia, civil construction expected to grow 61 seeks to highlight the remarkable feat percent in 2014 and real estate devel- second leading outsourcing location in Asia,” Dr. Villegas said. “The Philip- star, to be the next President (which we and success the Philippine economy opment at 35% according to DMCI the world. Cebu, Davao City, Sta. Rosa, pines is now regarded as an investment hope will not happen), the country will Immersive Educa- achieved by highlighting positive President Austria. He further said that Bacolod, Iloilo, and Baguio also made it haven by international investors." be just fi ne”, he added. macroeconomic developments under the developments in the offi ce, retail, resi- to the Tholons list of Top 100 Outsourc- He described the engines of growth Aside from bringing more invest- tion Announces administration of President Benigno S. dential, industrial, and hotel and tourism ing Destinations of 2014,” said Austria. of the fastest growing economy among ments to the Philippines, Ambassador Aquino III, encouraging international sectors have all contributed to positive Mr. Reggie Gray, President of the ASEAN countries – the Philippines Cuisia said he expects the roadshow to investors to do business in the Philip- growth in the economy. An example of Houston Intercontinental Chamber of -- as: stable and honest top government, further improve trade with the U.S., the Bitcoin "Learn to pines. this is the rise in offi ce space needed by Commerce said: "We are very excited to suitable infrastructure, strong liquidity country’s third largest partner. He cited The fi rst day of the roadshow, Amb. businesses, including business process work with the Philippines and connect from the outsourcing industry, high lev- statistics from the US Trade Representa- Earn" Global Edu- Cuisia and the Philippine delegation met outsourcing. Houston businesses.” els of dollar remittances from overseas tive that pointed to growing two-way with offi cials from the Houston City He gave a detailed and compelling The country’s foremost economist workers, and excellent workforce. He trade between the two countries—from cation Scholarship Hall, MD Anderson Medical Center, and presentation on the attractive investment and head of the Philippine delegation, also gave an intellectual discussion $13 billion in 2009 to $15 billion in the Port of Houston. At Houston City opportunities for American investors Dr. Bernardo Villegas, gave a very on the challenges facing the country, 2010 and $22 billion in 2011. Hall, Ambassador Cusia met with Coun- in real estate, construction and infra- comprehensive overview of the positive including the military threat from China, According to Ambassador Cuisia, the Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 02, 2014 cilmember Richard Nguyen discussing structure, engineering and architectural investment climate in the Philippines, weak national defense and a sagging Philippines is the perfect gateway to the The Immersive Education Initiative developing economic ties and also to services, as well as Call Centers, Busi- which now experiences an enviable re- agricultural sector. ASEAN market of approximately 600 today announced Learn to Earn, the thank him and the Vietnamese-American ness Process Outsourcing (BPO) and cord growth of 7.5% and is predicted to Dr. Villegas also predicted and reas- million consumers with a combined world's fi rst global education scholar- Community for their continued support Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO). even go as high as 10% to 15% within sured the audience that whomever the GDP of more than $2.2 trillion and an ship fundable through Bitcoin. to victims of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. He described the building and construc- 10 years. “The 2014 roadshow could not people decide to elect to succeed Presi- economic growth rate that is faster than The fi rst scholarship grants will enable The second day was the highlight of tion boom in the Philippines which does have been scheduled at a better time, dent Aquino, the Philippines will sur- the world average in the past decade. He over 100 at-need teachers and students the Roadshow with a 2-hour Investment not show any signs of slowing down. now that the Philippines is considered vive and continue to prosper. “Even if Forum held at the BBVA Headquarters “Manila has overtaken Mumbai as the one of the best performing economies in they elect Kris Aquino, a popular movie (Continued on page 7) (Continued on page 15)

WF_2014_BackToSchool_Soccer_HP_FIL_SD_Final.indd 1 5/1/14 12:09 PM Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 6-12, 2014 Health and Wellness Norovirus is the leading cause of disease out- UCSD Prof (Continued from page 1) breaks from contaminated food in the U.S. where in the world and can The food service industry can help prevent norovirus outbreaks belong to any ethnic group. It Most norovirus outbreaks from making people sick with vomiting and recognizes the contributions contaminated food occur in food service diarrhea. About 20 million people get of Vivian Fonseca, MD, the settings, according to a Vital Signs re- sick from norovirus each year; most port by the Centers for Disease Control get infected by having close contact Association’s 2012 President, and Prevention. Infected food workers with other infected people or by eating Medicine & Science, who in are frequently the source of these out- contaminated food. his years of volunteer service breaks, often by touching ready-to-eat “Norovirus outbreaks from con- to the organization has been foods served in restaurants with their taminated food in restaurants are far bare hands. The food service industry too common.” said CDC Director a mentor and role model to can help prevent norovirus outbreaks Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. “All who many researchers and clini- by enforcing food safety practices, such prepare food, especially the food service cians. Dr. Araneta will be rec- as making sure workers always practice industry, can do more to create a work ognized with this honor at the good hand hygiene on the job and stay environment that promotes food safety Association’s 74th Scientifi c home when they are sick. and ensures that workers adhere to food Norovirus often gets a lot of attention safety laws and regulations that are Sessions®, taking place June for outbreaks on cruise ships, but those already in place.” 13-17, 2014, at the Moscone account for only about 1 percent of all For more information about norovirus, Center in San Francisco. reported norovirus outbreaks. Norovirus please visit www.cdc.gov/norovirus. Dr. Araneta is Associate Professor in is highly contagious and can spread any- Additional information on preventing foodsafety.gov. the Department of Family and Preven- where people gather or food is served, foodborne diseases is available at www. tive Medicine, Division of Epidemiol- ogy, at the University of California San Diego. She received her B.A. in Biology Soda Warning Label Legislation Clears Another from UCSD, followed by both a MPH and PhD in Epidemiology from Yale University. Legislative Hurdle, Moves on to Senate Floor Dr. Araneta is the Principal Investiga- SACRAMENTO, CA, May 23, the California Center for Public Health tor of the UCSD Filipino Health Study, 2014…SB 1000, the Sugary Drink Safe- Advocacy, a sponsor of the legislation. the largest and oldest clinical study of ty Warning Act, moved out of the State “This legislation offers consumers the diabetes, cardiovascular disease and Senate’s Appropriations Committee information that they have a right to osteoporosis among Filipinos in the this afternoon on a 5 to 2 vote, setting know, in a simple, straightforward and United States. She is a co-investigator the legislation up for a vote by the full transparent manner.” of the Rancho Bernardo Study where Senate next week. The bill would place Scientifi c research shows that liquid she leads ethnic disparities research in a simple warning label on the front of all sugar is uniquely harmful because it myriad health outcomes among Cauca- bottles and cans of sugary drinks sold in gets absorbed so quickly, much faster sians, African-Americans and Filipinos, California. than solid food. When sugar fl oods the and a study of regional fat distribution, Worried by rising levels of diabetes, bloodstream, it overloads the pancreas adipocytokines and coronary artery cal- obesity and tooth decay tied to the and causes the liver to store the sugar as cium in this multi-ethnic cohort. In ad- consumption of these products, Senator fat – which leads to fatty liver disease. dition, Dr. Araneta serves as the UCSD Bill Monning (D-Carmel), in partner- Both of which contribute directly to PI of the Practicing Restorative Yoga vs. ship with health advocates, community diabetes – a disease that has tripled in Stretching for the Metabolic Syndrome groups and physicians, introduced the the U.S. over the last 30 years. Research (PRYSMS) Study. bill to ensure that all Californians are shows that drinking a soda or two a day The Vivian Fonseca Scholar Award aware of the science describing the increases the risk of developing diabetes will be presented to Dr. Araneta on Sat- harmful effects of consuming these by 26 percent. Two-thirds of California urday, June 14 at 8:00 a.m. at the Oral drinks. The label, developed by a teenagers drink a soda or more a day, a Session, “Hot Issues in the Epidemiol- national panel of nutrition and public higher proportion than ever before. ogy of Obesity and Diabetes.” After health experts, would read: STATE OF According to a recent Field Poll, 74 receiving the award, Dr. Araneta will CALIFORNIA SAFETY WARNING: percent of California voters, including present her abstract, “Optimum BMI The American Diabetes Association affected by diabetes. 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cepting and not participating in the relevant Philippines’ arbitration case has not changed.” UN The Philippines is seeking confi rmation of Take It From (Continued from page 1) its right to exploit waters within a 370-km The Metamorphosis exclusive economic zone, as allowed under comment on the case should “not be regarded the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, its as China’s acceptance of or participation in the lawyers have said. by Ernie Delfi n My Barber proceedings.” In giving China time to respond to the Phil- Philippine offi cials on Wednesday reiterated ippines’ fi ling, the tribunal said on Monday Read Ernie Delfi n’s previous articles by by Benjamin Maynigo a call to China to join the arbitration as a that it was fulfi lling its obligation to assure visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa. peaceful and durable solution to resolve the each party “a full opportunity to be heard and long-raging territorial disputes. com to present its case.” Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- China’s stance unchanged The UN tribunal issued the order after a Charles Jose, spokesman for the Department journalusa.com meeting at the Peace Palace in The Hague, of Foreign Affairs, said, “We continue to urge the Netherlands, on May 14 and 15, or a China to reconsider its decision not to partici- month and a half since Manila submitted its pate in the arbitration proceedings. We also “Never choose your role memorandum. wish to reiterate that arbitration is a peaceful, Tribunal’s jurisdiction open and friendly resolution mechanism that The Convergence of Science As the tribunal described it, the document models and heroes lightly!” offers a durable solution to the disputes in the covers “matters relating to the jurisdiction of South China Sea.” ly and the kinds of books we continue the arbitral tribunal, the admissibility of the (Continued from page 1) and Faith But China’s foreign ministry said on Philippines’ claim, as well as the merits of the to read even after school. They are Wednesday that Beijing’s “stance of not ac- dispute.” then, try ignorance! The lack the water and fertilizer that contribute Noting China’s May 21 rejection, the tribu- of good and solid educa- greatly to our growth as human beings. nal suggested it would continue hearing the tion will be ultimately more I was a teenager in 1961 when Philippine complaint even without Beijing’s “expensive” and probably a young charismatic leader, John Saints. Included are cases not just re- involvement. Fitzgerald Kennedy was inaugurated as versing incurable diseases but also some “The arbitral tribunal will determine the more disastrous to any young the 35th U.S. president. As a vision- even rising from death. further course of the proceedings, including person’s future. ary leader, JFK established the Peace Two of God’s important agents who the need for, and scheduling of any other writ- It’s been half a century since my own Corps and started the exploration of ten submissions and hearings, at an appropri- the space that eventually landed a man were called and chosen belonged to ate later stage, after seeking the views of the high school batch graduated from the the Maynigo Clan. One is already in parties,” the tribunal said. only Catholic high school, Holy Rosary on the moon. His immortal admoni- heaven – the late Fr. Cornelio Casanova. The Philippine case asks the UN tribunal to Academy, run by the Franciscan sisters, tion to his countrymen “Ask not what The second is still on earth – Fr. Victor invalidate China’s “nine-dash-line” claim over then (now a Dominican college, affi li- your country can do for you, rather ask Arenas Maynigo who is currently acting the South China Sea. That refers to a rough ated with UST and Letran University) what you can do for your country” still as the Clan’s Spiritual Commander-in- Chinese demarcation on its offi cial maps of its of our town of Manaoag, Pangasinan, reverberates to this day, and I believe, Chief. territorial claims that cover virtually the entire Philippines. The last 50 years, I have that that advice is more needed today I expect them to help me make South China. witnessed the evolution of the educa- to reverse more and more takers than sure that my petition reaches the God The Philippines charges that the nine-dash- tion system both in the Philippines and givers especially in the government line claim is an “excessive declaration of in the USA and in many respects the social programs (aka dole-outs) the last Almighty for favorable judgment and territory” that extends well beyond China’s enforcement. exclusive economic zone, encroaching on the quality of education has deteriorated. I several decades! Both my sisters eventually joined God West Philippine Sea, part of the South China know I am not alone in this conclusion These days, critical thinking and and were welcomed with open arms in Sea within Manila’s own economic exclusion as I shared my observations with many high, lofty goals among the YOLO- the Gates of Heaven. zone. friends and contemporaries, especially if generation have dramatically declined. People from all walks of life experi- eventual acceptance. While the decision was the cessation If China continues to shun the arbitral panel, we were to compare the present crop of Recent statistics about the aspirations ence the universally accepted stages of I always knew that statistically, of vital activities in this fi nite world, the tribunal is likely to schedule a hearing and our graduates with their counterparts in ofmany students are disheartening mourning and grief. I am no exception. Manang Perla’s lung cancer was almost it also involved the continued imple- rule based solely on the Philippines’ pleading. Japan, Singapore or Taiwan. when you analyze and ponder that a These stages as discussed by Elisabeth impossible to cure. I did not know mentation of God’s Plan in the Infi nite “China has a right to be heard, that’s why In our Rotary travels to these coun- majority of university students would Kubler-Ross in her 1969 book “Death much about brain aneurysm. I did make Kingdom. the court issued the procedural order. If they tries, we have observed that their school love to work for the government as and Dying” are: 1) Isolation or Denial; a thorough research fi nding the attached will still refuse to participate, the court might “civil servants” ratherthan in business My father, mother, sisters Herminia decide based on the Philippines’ submission,” system takes their children’s education 2) Anger; 3) Bargaining; 4) Depression; image summarizing the signifi cant and Loreto all died of heart disease in more seriously than we do in the USA or or entrepreneurship, or in research and 5) Acceptance. They are not neces- Jose said. information. As you can see, high blood the Philippines. My only brother Jose International support in the Philippines. Their schools expect and development laboratories. In the sarily in that order and there is no time pressure, which is genetically prevalent (Pepe) died in a car accident. Except for The Philippines’ legal action has gained and demand more focus and rigid Philippines, even the Cardinal Luis limit per stage. among the Maynigo Clan is one of the my father and Manang Perla, everyone’s support from the international community, discipline in subjects that matter most: G. “ Chito”Tagle of the Archdiocese of While I know that I went through major causes. death was sudden – “All in God’s Plan.” including allies the United States and Japan, reading, writing, math, engineering Manila narrated his dismay in his book the process subconsciously in previous In my various experiences and aca- Yes, we mourn and grieve! But life for being a peaceful means to resolve the and sciences. In Japan, school children ‘Easter People: Living Community’ . mournings (death of father, mother, demic background, LAW was dominant. must go on, thus – accepting with fi nal- increasingly tense territorial disputes in the spend much more time in schools study- Quote: “ I was talking with a young and four other siblings), I am more Feeling helpless, I decided to make use ity God’s decision as Chief Justice of South China Sea. ing than playing sports or engaging woman who had just graduated from conscious in experiencing the process of it for “bargaining”. The Philippine arbitration case is closely in extra-curricular activities. To our college. I asked her, “What is your the Supreme Divine Court of Justice. watched by the other claimant states, includ- in this last one although with varying I thought of fi ling a petition for Divine Mila’s only son, Eugene Anthony surprise, the students even in elemen- dream in life?” “Father, my dream is I degrees and times per stage. ing Vietnam, which last month said it was Intervention before the Supreme Divine Maynigo Denton who is, ironically, a considering legal action against China after tary grades were even assigned to help want to have the best cell phone avail- Worth mentioning was my approach Court of Justice. It contained a Prayer scientist expressed it best for all of us, Beijing moved a deep-water oil rig into the clean their classrooms on a rotation able!” You call that a dream? If that is a to the stage of “Bargaining” when my asking for a “miracle” in the case of “Tonight my mom peacefully made East Sea, part of the South China Sea within basis, hence there were less janitors or dream, you will not have energy, for that sister Perla who died of cancer and most Manang Perla’s lung cancer and Mila’s her way to heaven. Though her illness Hanoi’s exclusive economic zone. custodians hired to maintain them! the type of dream that will stir in us the recently, my sister Mila who died of brain aneurysm. was sudden, it comforts me to know China earlier said that the Philippine legal * * * fl ames of energy!” HOW SAD! Brain Aneurysm. In both cases, while I cited precedence and Divine juris- this is part of God’s plan. I surrender to action has “seriously damaged” relations My baby boomers generation (born experiencing isolation, anger and bouts prudence enumerating all the many Him.” between Manila and Beijing.–With a report between 1946 and 1964) seems oceans Many young Filipino students’ role of depression due to human limitations cases of “miracles” performed directly I call this the Convergence of Science from AP apart from the current millennial gen- models and heroes have become laugh- and feeling of helplessness, I found by God through His Son Jesus, and and Faith personifi ed by my nephew, eration in so many respects. Our gen- ing matter as they wanted to be like hope however light somewhere prior to indirectly through all the Apostles and Eugene! eration became the benefi ciaries of our their aunts, sister or cousins who are parents’ generation who worked very domestic helpers or nannies or caregiv- hard and practiced in ‘Saving for the ers in Italy or Hong Kong or caretakers ing in another direction. Avoid airing dirty laundry or making Rainy Days” philosophy and generally in the USA or Canada. Some of their To compile this list I used the content very personal statements on your busi- speaking my generation sacrifi ced or role “models”who have made to Con- At Large... from my social media classes, then did a ness page struggled less to obtain our education gress are college dropouts, basketball global search and found numerous sites Don’t delete comments from others that our parent’s generation. By exten- players, comedians and actors! Dollars that discuss this issue (it is a big topic in without a specifi c, valid reason sion, our children’s generation has be- and consumer products have become the by Miles Beauchamp, PhD business, international relations, market- Don’t fail to offer up fresh and inno- come the YOLO (You Only Live Once) number one magnets that infl uence their ing and more). I then compared content vative content (at least daily!) generation. I shudder to think what will career paths from those sites with mine and from The more complicated the experience their own children become if this trend To all students and graduates every- Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the that compiled a list of the social media online is, the fewer customers you will continues. Twenty fi ve years from now, where, my challenge and admonition Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International “do-not’s” that came up most often. The have there will be another billion or more to you and your generation: “Aim University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. sites I used for comparison are listed at Don’t publish silly or petty posts (un- people inhabiting this planet, resulting high and pursue lofty goals even when He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. the end of the column. less, of course, that’s what your site is to keener competition for fewer op- they seem impossible to reach. Do not all about) portunities and consuming declining re- equate success with just money as the The really, really do-not’s of Social Don’t ask for something without giv- sources that are being produced. Will sole criterion. Many people have rich Media ing something in return the Malthusian theory on population that bank account, but do not live a rich life. Strive for being unique even while opines that the exponential increase in Never be contented of the status quo Social media’s deadly sins Never have a public meltdown (i.e. doing it in a standardized form population (while food production in- and just become lackadaisical consum- see meltdowns and blast-backs from What does your site, blog, words and creases only arithmetically) can only be ers of what others have produced. As list of things that can make or Applebee’s, Bank of America, Barilla, pictures do for someone besides you? checked by war and famine visit future you continue your life journey, there The really, really do-not’s of Facebook, Amy’s Baking Co, Home Social media is always about ego – generations? will be many forks in the road, some social media break your business, social, Depot and others) just not yours NOW, let me go back to the heart of roads are already paved where you prob- and family life. Avoid standardization Honesty is always fi rst - especially my intended topic, MY CHALLENGE ably do not have to exert much effort here are all sorts of Inactivity is boredom for readers being honest with yourself TO THE YOUTH, ESPECIALLY THE to move forward, but that road may not If you wouldn’t say it at your bosses Don’t whine! This list is a directory of social me- NEW GRADUATES, as they prepare to lead you anywhere that is challenging, sins. There are sins of house, don’t tweet it Have fun, be straight with people, be enter into the real world to earn a living meaningful and rewarding. Go where dia’s deadly sins (not at all complete – Don’t ever post something meant to be upfront, and enjoy omission, the Seven this is a work in progress because people and then sooner or later, to start their the road has not been cleared, instead T private (words, photos, sound) In social media it is NEVER about own families too. make a trail for others to follow. Your Deadly Sins, sins against manage to come up with new ones by Don’t be racist, sexist, ageist, or ridi- you the minute). So why do we commit I had my fair share listening to many library is fi lled with thousands of stories humanity and the list goes on cule disabilities commencement speakers from politi- or biographies of great men adwomen social media sins? Sometimes we don’t Don’t judge people – (comment on Here’s my last almost deadly sin: probably forever. This list is know what they are until we do them for cians, community leaders, church lead- who have done exactly that Let their (almost) as important as those actions, not people) wasting time. Never waste the reader’s ers, authors and intellectuals to business life stories inspire and give you a true the fi rst time, sometimes we seem to be There will be consequences to what time. That doesn’t mean someone unable to learn after we’ve done them giants. I also had been invited to speak north compass to guide you. Never, (at least in the short run). Here you post (both good and bad) always has to agree with you, buy some- before a few commencement exercises never CHOOSE YOUR HEROES OR a dozen times, and sometimes we’re Don’t be rude or badmouth clients or thing from you, leave a comment or read is, quite simply, a little old caught unaware because we were look- in the past two decades in California and ROLE MODELS LIGHTLY!” Find friends you every day. But when someone is on in the Philippines. one who is worth following so that 50 Never tweet about a job interview or your site don’t make them feel like they If I have my wish, commencement years from now, you will never regret SIAN OURNAL offer have wasted their time. If people feel speakers should be delivered by people and say “My life had no meaning, after A J Don’t post off-color or tasteless that, they will never come back. of substance in the likes of heroes and realizing that you were just existing The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California remarks (or forward any) So there you have my incomplete list of award-winning newspaper & San Diego’s most real achievers who have impacted the and not living your full potential and An Don’t tell us that you’re bored – just social media’s (almost) deadly sins. I’m world, like Nelson Mandela, Mother have not contributed much to improve widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! go fi x it not sure what started this topic; it was Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham the quality of life for the next genera- Avoid inappropriate topics in blogs probably when someone said “no prob- Lincoln, George Washington, Albert tion on this Planet Earth! My hope Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio (even anonymously; real class is how lem” and I took off from there. There Managing Editor Einstein, Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, and and prayer is that you will also leave Publisher & Editor you act when no one is are thousands more, of course, but not just elected politicians, government this world a better place than how you Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp watching) to list them would be commit- bureaucrats or pseudo intellectuals. found it!” Associate Publisher Associate Editor Never pick a public ting another sin: being more I read that many commencement Good luck and May the Omnipotent fi ght (it looks bad boring than even I have any speakers left almost nothing to remem- Lord guide you in your journey and Ashley Silverio whether you win or right to be. Assistant Editor ber after they have delivered their “com- may your life be fi lled with purpose and lose) mencement” advice, a few years or meaning! 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The Provisional Waiver Would Benefit Crewmen and K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Holders who Failed to Marry their Fiance(e) Petitioners by Atty Susan V Perez, IMMIGRA- not have criminal issues or other im- TION 911 migration violations. Unlawful presence should be the sole ground for inadmis- Mario came to the United States on sibility. People who are in immigration a K-1 fiance visa a month ago. He court or who have an order of removal changed his mind about marrying his or voluntary departure may not qualify petitioner and wanted to know what his unless they get special permission from options are. He wants to know if he can the government and a court order resolv- stay in the country and still has a chance ing the case. to become a legal permanent resident if The provisional waiver would benefit he marries someone other than his fiancé not only those who crossed the border petitioner. or entered the U.S. without inspection. On January 2, 2013, the Secretary of The new regulations would also benefit Homeland Security announced the state- those who entered the U.S. as crewmen side processing of I-1601 waiver which or seamen (C-1 or D-1 visa) and never took effect on March 4, 2013. Under the returned to their ships, and those who new rule certain relatives of American entered on K-1 fiance(e) visas but failed citizens who are in the country illegally to marry their fiancé(e) petitioners. I and need a waiver of unlawful presence have met a lot of Filipinos who have before being eligible for a green card been married for a long time with U.S. can get a decision on their case before citizens, but cannot apply for adjustment leaving the United States. This is a huge of status because they are not allowed development because it means peace of under our existing immigration laws mind for the U.S. citizen relative know- (because are not covered by INA 245i). ing that his or her loved one is likely While it was not spelled out in the regu- to successfully complete the immigra- lation that the provisional waiver will tion process and not be stranded in a apply to crewmen and K-1 fiance(e) visa foreign country for an unknown length entrants, immigration lawyers believe of time. The I-1601 waiver has been in that they would be covered. They are, existence for a long time, but very few however, required to depart the United people would like to avail of it because States in order for the 3/10 year bar to of the risk of not being able to come be triggered. Before departing the U.S., back to the U.S. in case the waiver is the applicant should apply for the provi- denied. The denial can be appealed but sional waiver and wait for the approval. the applicant has to stay outside the U.S. Once he or she gets the approval, he while the appeal is pending. For many, or she can go back to his or her home the consequences of unlawful presence country and apply for an immigrant visa outweigh risk of filing the waiver. there. During the visa interview, the The applicant must be an immediate consular office will make a determina- relative of a U.S. citizen such spouses, tion if the applicant is subject to other parents, and certain children. Take ineligibilities such as fraud or misrepre- note that spouses and children of legal sentation. If he or she is guilty of fraud permanent residents or green card hold- or misrepresentation, then he or she ers are not immediate relatives. Also needs to file a separate waiver and wait son and daughters over 21 years of for the result outside the United States. age of U.S. citizens are not considered We welcome your feedback. If you immediate relatives. The applicant have any immigration questions, please must be physically present in the U.S., feel welcome to email me at susan@ and not have already have a scheduled law-usimmigration.com or call 619 interview at a U.S. consulate abroad. 819 -8648 to arrange for a telephone PHL Consulate More importantly, the applicant should consultation. (Continued from page 3) said the region is also the fourth largest export market and third largest trading partner for the United States. He said American businesses in the ASEAN Region are optimistic that their profit and growth outlook for their firms in the Philippines are very bright and encouraging. Ambassador Cuisia thanked Consul General Herrera-Lim and the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles for helping organize the event along with Honorary Consul Mercado, Tess Tuazon of the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas, Gus Mercado of Datalogics and Gary Ilagan of the law firm Munsch, Hardt, Kopf and Harr PC. Pinoy teen (Continued from page 1) video on the project a thumbs- up. "This can supply power for personal devices especially if you live in remote areas where electricity isn't available. It can charge flashlight(s), phones, radios and any other USB device," he said in a YouTube video: Also, he said the project is "ideal for smart clothing, sport apparels that sync to your smart device/phone/watch wire- lessly." Potentially, he said shoe companies could someday use such inside genera- tors to power fitness chips that can sync to a phone wirelessly. He said the in-sole generator can even run Arduino and other low-power circuits such as RF and Bluetooth transmitters. It can also be tweaked to accommo- date various sensors, such as telemetry circuits for health monitoring or GPS tracking chips for hiking. Casimiro said his tests showed he can charge a 400mAh lithium ion battery by jogging eight straight hours.

ROOM FOR RENT. Quiet Neighborhood in National City. No smoking. No drugs. 619.746.3416 Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 6-12, 2014 Spiritual Life Francis at Rome’s Olympic Stadium: Lower Your “The devil wants to destroy the family” GIACOMO GALEAZZI, Vatican the prophetess Anna. “The elderly are Balintataw Insider | Rome, 5/30/2014 — the Church’s wisdom and yet we cast Nets “At fi rst I thought Renewal was a them aside,” the Pope said. That elderly by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez samba school,” the Pope joked and lady, Anna, canonized “gossip” because Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our web- Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- the whole stadium roared with laugh- instead of gossiping, she went around site at www.asianjournalusa.com www.asianjournalusa.com ter. Then he warned: “When someone saying that the Saviour had come. ing our website at thinks they are important, that’s when Grandmothers and grandfathers are our the plague hits.” Finally, he kneeled wisdom and strength.” “May the Lord Pentecost Sunday: June 8, 2014 down as faithful prayed at the end of his always give us elderly people who pass speech, asking the Lord to bless him, onto us the memory and wisdom of the May the Divine Force Be With You! just as Francis had asked of them to do Church and the sense of joy with which Ang Pinakamagandang Bulaklak (2) straight after his election on 13 March Simeon and Anna greeted promises Joke of the week: A group of clergy- 2013, from the central Loggia of St. from afar,” Francis said. men and salesmen’s organizations were Peter’s Basilica. He asked the thousands of priests Naglaho na nga ang kulay ng hawak niyang bulaklak holding convention in the same New “Someone is missing here, possibly gathered to “be close to the people and dahang-dahang inabot sa akin ng munti n'yang palad York hotel. The catering department was the most important people: grandpar- to God.” “Lord, look at your people who minabuti kong tanggapin para umalis na agad working at top speed, serving dinners ents. They are the guarantors of our await the Holy Spirit; look at the young; to both. The salesmen were having faith.” Francis’ words totally threw the look at the families; look at children; at nang mapag-isa na lang ako na siya kong hangad. “spiked watermelon” for dessert. But the organisers of the Charismatic Renewal look at the sick; look at priests; at the harassed chef discovered this alcoholic Convocation (Renewal in the Spirit – consecrated men and women; look at us Malayo pa sa kamay ko nang ito'y kanyang bitawan tidbit was being served to the clergy- RNS), who only expected four people to bishops. Look at everyone and grant us ang hawak na bulaklak na sa akin ay inaalay men by mistake. “Quick,” he said to the speak at today’s meeting at the Olympic that holy inebriation, the inebriation of waiter, “if they haven’t eaten the water- stadium: a priest, a young boy, a married the Spirit, which allows us to speak in nahulog sa lupa na hindi niya namamalayan melon bring it back and we’ll give it to couple and a disabled person. all languages, the languages of charity, nuon ko natanto mata pala niya'y walang linaw. the salesmen.” The waiter reported that “Like good wine, the elderly have always standing by the side of those it was too late, because the clergymen freedom given to them by the Holy brothers and sisters who need us. Teach Aking dinampot sa lupa ang bulaklak na nahulog were already eating the prized dessert. Spirit,” the Pope said, recalling the pre- us not to fi ght over power, teach us to be “Well,” demanded the excited chef, sentation of Jesus in the Temple, where inilapit ko sa ilong ko at inamoy, sininghot (Continued on page 15) “what did they say? How did they like due to fatigue and exhaustion. Because he met two elderly people, Simeon and at ang natitirang bango ay akin paring sinimot it?” “Don’t know how they liked it,” the of this high level of energy- sapping ac- salamat sa bata at siya ay umalis, tumalikod. waiter replied, “but they’re all putting tivities, more and more people are into their central ingredient, high levels baptized person. This Divine Power is the seeds in their pockets.” fi tness programs. Others replenish their Heto, ako pala itong bulag sa katotohanan Scripture: First Reading: Acts 2: energy by resorting to energy produc- of sugar. Side effects of energy drink to be unleashed from deep within each 1-11. The same Holy Spirit who was ing beverages and drinks. Study shows include seizures in individuals who have of us to enkindle the world with his sa nangyayari sa paligid na mga simpleng bagay with Jesus when he chose the apostles that teen consumption of energy drinks certain forms of epilepsy. transforming fi re and cleanse it of evil sa aking pagkakaupo bata'y muli kong natanaw is now bestowed upon them. The Spirit is very popular nowadays because of There is one “Energy” that the world and madness. The power of the world may bulaklak na muli para sa isa pang nilalang. came upon Jesus at his baptism and their caffeine content. The high level of has ever known. It is not a thing or a just increases in each of us to the degree that thus started Jesus’ mission in establish- caffeine content of energy drink boosts a simple force. He is a Divine Person the power of the Holy Spirit decreases ing God’s Kingdom. The same Holy the energy of the sleep-deprived person whose coming to the Apostles and the in our lives. Conversely, the power of Malalim kong pinag-isipan ang pangyayaring iyon Spirit is given to the apostles to begin and keeps students alert during class or Blessed Virgin on Pentecost is remem- the Holy Spirit increases in the world to na siya ngang nagbukas ng isipan kong nakatikom their mission of preaching and heal- exams, according to a recent study. bered today. He is the Holy Spirit that the degree that we allow him through us sa isang katotohanang nagdulot sa 'kin ng leksyon ing. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: Energy drinks may have originated Jesus has promised his disciples who to change the face of the earth. ang magpasaya ng 'yong kapwa daig pa sa pagtulong. 3b-7; 12-13. Paul discusses the relative from Scotland in the form of “Red would teach them all that he had told Frank Mihalic writes, “Nowadays signifi cance of various gifts of the Holy Brew” in 1901. Energy drinks date as them before, who would guide them everyone on earth is afraid of one big Spirit. He reiterates the truth that all far back as 1960’s in Japan through a at times of doubts and confusions, and thing: it is called the atom bomb. It is spiritual gifts must be rooted on Chris- product called, “Lipovitan.” Generally, who would give them strength during so powerful that it can kill everybody tian wisdom and are directed to unity in energy drinks contain B vitamin, herbs, persecutions and trials. on earth. But atomic power also has its the community. Speaking in tongues is caffeine (80 to 360 mgs per drink), and The Holy Spirit is present in every many good uses. Now just where do we ©2014 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. among the spiritual gifts the Corinthians fi nd all these atoms that produce this im- have received, but this gift has caused mense power? All around us.” Another so much chaos and confusion among the potent power that is much more power- About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Retired Filipino Language members of that community, because ful than that of the atomic bomb is the Teacher who once taught at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. many mistakenly believe it is superior force that we call the Holy Spirit, but over all other gifts. Gospel: John 20: unless we cooperate with him in casting he had done with the Blessed Mother Quotation of the week: Unless we are 19-23. Every stage in Jesus’ life is done fi re on earth, nothing is going to happen. Virgin, Mary, so that they can faithfully personally committed, the wind of the with a gift to us of the Holy Spirit. As May the Holy Spirit enkindle all fulfi ll the diffi cult responsibilities of Spirit cannot blow through us. George Jesus ascends to heaven the Holy Spirit mothers with the power of his love, as motherhood. A Blessed Mother’s Day! MacLeod. descends upon us. Jesus is God-with-us, through the Holy Spirit he continues to remain with us. Refl ections: We live in an age when there is a so much stresses and challeng- In Memoriam es to one’s stamina. At the end of the day our energy seems to be low or we are in the point of physically collapsing SAN DIEGO to LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES to SAN DIEGO PICK-UP POINT: Park & Ride (South): NATIONAL CITY 2300 SWEETWATER RD, NATIONAL CITY (North): SAN DIEGO MIRA MESA BLVD. (Back of Best Buy at Fwy 15) Mila Maynigo Denton Goldberg

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Phy- often inhibits patients from accurately, from My Barber laundry plugs two numbers into the sicians using Prescribd write prescrip- consistently, and persistently reporting Most students aspire to both do well WattTime Shift’s query: “I need to do tions through an easy-to-use and secure their psychological states over extended by Benjamin Maynigo and do good in school. A semester- something that uses electricity for x web portal. The patient is instantly periods of time. Asked by a psychiatrist long app-development competition hours out of the next y hours,” where x notifi ed on her mobile phone when the how the past week has been, a patient helped give traction for 50 graduate and is, say, 2 (for one hour of washing and prescription comes through, allowing may be hard pressed to describe any- undergraduate students at UC Berkeley. one of drying) and y may be 12 because her to review and forward it along to a thing but his current mood, which may The Mobile App Challenge, a project the user needs his laundry to be done participating pharmacist. cast a heavy shadow backward over the 5 Converging Technologies sponsored by CITRIS, the CITRIS So- sometime in the next 12 hours, before he Prescription fraud and HIPPA compli- entire week. So it can be very diffi cult cial Apps Lab and the Berkeley Center dresses for work the next day. The app ance are both big issues, says Howard for a doctor or therapist to evaluate a Peter Diamandis is one of the most appear in a virtual store. Zero time to for New Media, recently culminated in recommends starting the laundry at 2 Wu, the team leader, so authentication patient’s long-term state of mind. infl uential technology experts in the get there. No traffi c, no parking hassles, a public Demo Day pitch-competition pm, informing the user that, by doing so, and security must be watertight. “The Therapists and doctors recommend world. A couple of days ago, he sent me no walking across the mall to get to the on May 7. Although business models he can use 13.3% clean energy, a 58% whole process runs through Prescribd’s that mood disorder patients keep daily this email and gave me permission to store. ranged widely and the participants improvement over the daily average for encrypted servers, and the app uses records, says MoodStream’s team leader share it with friends, family, and readers. You enter YOUR personal clothing were drawn from 15 different academic a similar job. a two-factor authentication to ensure Orianna DeMasi, a PhD student in store. Everything in this store is your majors, the contestants all addressed se- In addition to the Judges’ Overall security,” Wu says. He and his partners computer science. Unfortunately, such Dear Benjamin, exact size. Everything fi ts. The store has rious social challenges within the scope Award category, the competition includ- Bryan Sieber and Evan Fossier plan patients too often do not comply for every designer and every design on the of CITRIS’s mission. ed three others: Most Improved, Social to add a translator to help non-English more than the fi rst couple of weeks of Five technologies are converging to planet. Forget “re”tail - this is “me”tail. WattTime Impact, and Public Choice. Each win- speakers to safely and easily fulfi ll their treatment, she says. transform the retail shopping experience Your friend, who you called a few WattTime Shift team wins the ning team was presented with a $1,000 subscriptions, too. MoodStreamer bypasses the need forever. minutes ago, joins you via their VR “Judge’s Overall” prize. Their app al- check from CITRIS with support from MoodStreamer for self reporting by establishing cor- This is big. This isn’t Amazon, it’s headset, and he or she sees everything lows users to track inputs to the power the Mobile App Challenge co-sponsors MoodStreamer wins “Most Improved” relations between the user’s mood and Amazon x100. Very social, very local you see. The experience is social and grid to minimize their carbon footprint. AT&T and the Center on Civility and prize. Their app helps people with mood certain quantifi able kinds of automati- and very effi cient. fun. The “Judge’s Overall Prize” was Democratic Engagement at the Goldman disorders to track and log their symp- cally detectable behaviors. For example, This will impact multiple industries. You voice what you’re looking for: awarded to WattTime Shift, which School of Public Policy. toms and report to doctors. the app will track texting, registering Though it applies to other retail, “Red high-heeled shoes to match my allows users to track inputs to the Prescribd Taking the “Most Improved” prize both the kinds of words appearing in the example I’ll share in this email is new dress, which has a long black skirt.” power grid to minimize their carbon Prescribd team wins the “Social (awarded to recognize the fact that some SMS messages and the frequency and clothes shopping -- specifi cally, a new Suddenly (think the movie Matrix), footprint. In his pitch at the Demo Day, Impact” Prize. Their app is designed teams entered the semester with rela- length of texts. Using the phone’s GPS approach that will give you back mas- racks of perfectly fi tting products appear CEO Gavin McCormick explained to make online prescription fulfi llment tively mature projects already underway, and accelerometer the app can also sive amounts of time in your life and like magic. that different sources of power produc- fast, secure, and accessible to all users. while others fi rst conceived of their apps estimate the amount and type of physi- make the experience fun, fast and super- You can ask an AI advisor (online tion contribute to the grid in different Winning the “Social Impact” category only after the Challenge began) was cal activity on any given day, the hours personalized. and listening) for help. Presto, a fashion proportions at different times depending was an app designed to make online MoodStreamer, an application that helps and quality of sleep, and the number of Gone are the wasted hours in dressing show materializes before your very on weather and light conditions, wind prescription fulfi llment fast, secure, and people with mood disorders to track excursions a patient is taking away from rooms or combing through racks and eyes. Every model walking down the levels, and even water levels in dammed accessible to all users regardless of their and log their symptoms and report them home. Extremes of any of those things fi nding nothing in your preferred size runway looks like you and is wearing a power-generating reservoirs. And each technical prowess. Called Prescribd, accurately and fully to their doctors. The or style. different combination of clothing. source of electricity generation has a the app lets users receive a prescription nature of many mood disorders, includ- (Continued on page 14) The fi ve converging technologies are: When you see an outfi t you like, you different kind and degree of impact on 3D imaging just point and instantly, your virtual self the environment. Using energy when the Body-motion sensors is wearing it. No frustration of getting grid is fed mostly by coal, for instance, Virtual reality headsets undressed or dressed. Mirrors all around contributes more carbon and particulates Virtual worlds allow you to see your virtual self from to the environment than plugging in Big data & AI every angle. when sources like wind and solar are Let me give you a glimpse of the As you move in real life, your virtual playing a bigger part. Given a user’s future. refl ection the mirror moves in exact location, WattTime Shift will appraise Of course this doesn’t just hit clothing. sync. It feels and looks just like you are where the electricity is coming from and It hits every element related to retail, looking at yourself in the mirror. recommend the best (cleanest) time to like buildings, labor and transportation. You wonder aloud how these virtual engage in electricity-intense activities, First, let’s look at the experience, and shoes would look with a particular like drying the laundry or charging an then we’ll examine the tech behind it. blouse in your closet at home. No electric car. THE FUTURE RETAIL EXPERI- problem: every piece of physical cloth- WattTime Shift fi rst locates the user ENCE: ing you own in the real world is also through a cell phone’s GPS and then Here’s one future of clothes shop- available for you to wear in this virtual collects real-time data about grid condi- ping... world. You ask, and instantly you’re tions from local electricity market enti- You won’t drive to a store. Ever. wearing it. ties. It combines those with historical Eventually, clothing stores will go When you’re done, and you have the data from the Federal Energy Regula- away, dematerialized and signifi cantly exact, perfect clothes you need, you pay tory Commission, the Western Elec- demonetized -- just like Amazon has the bill and your clothes arrive the next tricity Coordinating Council, and the done to most bookstores. day. (And, if the warehouse or robotic US Environmental Protection Agency. Your body is scanned and the data fi le manufacturer is local, perhaps the same All these data sources are analyzed to is private. It’s your exact body on that (Continued on page 15) give an up-to-the-minute history of the exact day. electricity streaming (or soon to stream) You put on your VR goggles, and Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 6-12, 2014 Lifestyle No. 6 is DEPENDABILITY and ATTEN- TION. The psychiatrist may be under the weather, or have a blinding hangover, espe- McBuddies Annual Picnic at Palmridge Park cially if he or she parties all night. They may Light & cancel appointments or take an unexpected vacation. On the other hand, the computer is always there. Like the energizer, it keeps Shadows going and going. And going! Being human, psychiatrists have problems of their own. There are times that they appear by Zena Sultana Babao more concerned with their own problems rather than yours. Let’ say that your appoint- Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at ment was on a Monday morning and your www.asianjournalusa.com psychiatrist lost a fortune at the casino the pre- vious night, or had a nasty fight with his or her significant other, will you be given complete and undivided attention? The computer, on the other hand, is 100 percent attentive. The Age of Computer Therapy No. 7 is APPEARANCE. A patient is usually dressed nice when visiting their psy- chiatrist, especially if their psychiatrist is of is Here the opposite sex. The computer does not care By Zena Sultana Babao therapy is now a reality! The speech I if you are dressed, or undressed. They are not delivered is below. distracted by a naked body. mazing breakthroughs And lastly, No. 8, the computer is *** ASEXUAL even if it speaks with a feminine have been achieved in or masculine voice. You probably have heard the field of medicine We stand at the dawn of a new era, an of some patients suing their psychiatrist A era of amazing discoveries and stunning for sexual assault or molestation. With the because of computers. For technological advancement and innova- asexual computer, you feel safe. Have you example, gene therapy has tions in psychotherapy. ever heard of computers sexually molesting or assaulting its users? come of age and entire ge- Ladies and Gentlemen, computer What do you think, ladies and gentlemen, nomes can now be edited to therapy is no longer the wave of the what will it be … Computer therapy, or human future. It is now a reality! Computers psychiatrists? The choice is yours! -zena cure diseases. Gene therapy can now effectively diagnose and treat can now unlock some the almost all kinds of mental problems and The McBuddies annual picnic took place May 17, 2014 at Palmridge Park in South San Diego. It was a welcome promises of real-world DNA imbalance. As you can guess, some and refreshing change from almost a week-long spate of high-temperature weather. Of course, there was a delightful psychiatrists were not too happy about manipulation, making he- Noy: China array of yummy delicacies with the favorite crispy lechon generously donated by member Rollie Santos. Cash raffle this. Why? Because they hate to stand prizes provided by big-hearted Ric and Linda Tanega. Once again, the united effort, cooperation and generosity of all reditary and acquired genetic for long hours in that boring unemploy- (Continued from page 2) involved in the preparation made it another fun-filled event. Thanks to all the attendees! disease much more treatable. ment lines! Despite their protests, people like com- So that is embodied in the UNCLOS puter therapy for the following reasons. No. as a method to settle the dispute,” the many times. The decision for them not In the field of psychotherapy, Roger 1 is COST. Thousands of low-to-middle-in- President said. to participate is their own decision and I Gould, M.D., has ushered into the com- come people who could benefit from therapy “So at the very least, what we can get think they’ve taken a good look at what Designs of China’s planned puter age his Therapeutic Learning simply cannot afford $200 to $350 per if they rule in our favor… then it will be serves their national interest,” he said. Program (TLP) which offers users an in- session. Wages, as usual, have not kept up clarified, what really are the rights and “It’s our position, as you know, that base on Mabini Reef surface depth, interactive tool to assess “what’s with inflation. Meanwhile, computer therapy obligations of every state,” he said, add- China should participate and the object bothering you, what you can do about it, is free in home computers or affordable ing “that’s the minimum.” of the whole exercise is to be able to and what’s holding you back” as Gould somewhere else at $5 to $10 per session. Aquino said a ruling “hopefully, will clarify entitlements for everyone,” Del puts it. No. 2 is CONVENIENCE. A session with the tireless computer can be done at any clarify all of the disputes and will lead Rosario said. to… a clear determination of the rights The DFA chief admitted he is not very Gould’s TLP offers a 10-session hour of the day or night in the comfort of your own home. And that includes Sundays and obligations (of countries).” optimistic about China working for the program that explores in very fine detail and holidays! You don’t need to lie down Gaven Reef, controlled by the Chi- adoption of a Code of Conduct (COC) each person’s specific problem. It’s on the psychiatrist’s couch. You can start nese, is located close to Itu-Aba, the with the ASEAN, saying Beijing’s ac- what therapists do over a long period of the session easily with the touch of a button. biggest island in the Spratlys where the tions are in pursuit of its expansionist time, but the computer does it systemati- Unless your computer is down, or has a case Taiwanese operate a garrison. Nearby agenda. cally. The self-help program of therapy of the virus. is the Vietnamese-controlled Namyit “We’ve been working very hard in by computer let people do the hard No. 3 is MEMORY. With many patients to Island. terms of the expeditious conclusion of thinking that gets results. When people treat and a social life of their own, therapists may forget facts or feelings confided to Calderon or Cuarteron Reef is near the the COC, just as we were working on Chinese government design of proposed military base to be built Mabini Reef. CSSC start using the program, the impersonal- Malaysian maritime territory. Nearby full and effective implementation of ity vanishes, because they’re working them. The computer never forgets. Access and recall is perfect. are Central Reef, East Reef and Pearson the DOC and I don’t see any desire on by Camille Diola, Philstar.com MA- specifically on their own particular Reef in the South China Sea were No. 4 is PRIVACY. With a computer, Reef, all under the control of Vietnam- China’s part,” Del Rosario said. – With NILA, 6/4/2014 — Chinese designs of a situation. recently released by an arm of the China you will be more candid in your responses ese troops. Pia Lee-Brago, Jaime Laude proposed man-made island on Philip- Why is this relevant to me? It’s be- to sensitive questions. You will be less All these reefs in the Spratlys are pine-claimed Mabini (Johnson South) (Continued on page 11) cause in 1955 (19 years ago) I presented embarrassed to reveal your problems and located within the Philippines’ 200- a speech about the coming of age of indiscretions, or even your secret fantasies. nautical mile exclusive economic zone computer therapy which was not avail- And your secrets will probably be safer. (EEZ). The Filipinos have naval detach- able at that time. I was a contestant in It’s safe with psychiatrists too, because of ments on seven islets and two reefs in a “Tall Tales Speech Contest” hosted the Privacy Act or doctor-patient confidenti- ality. But you never know, especially if your the Spratlys. by Toastmasters International. In this Irrelevant type of contest, competitors are asked to psychiatrist is partial to the bottle’s spirits – if you know what I mean. If the Catholic For Del Rosario, China’s rejection of present a speech about something that Church would someday replace priests with arbitration is irrelevant as proceedings is not true, hence, tall tale. It could be computerized-confessional boxes, think how will continue with or without Beijing’s about something improbable, exagger- many people would confess daily. But that’s participation. ated, out of this world, or even about the another story! “If China refused to participate, I future. No. 5 is FAIRNESS. No matter how don’t think that’s relevant as far as the I decided to talk about a time when impartial your psychiatrist remains, you may outcome is concerned because the case therapy is no longer done by psychia- feel that he passes moral judgment on your personal revelations. That fear of being will proceed with or without China and trists but by computers. I called my an award will be handed down final speech “Computer Therapy.” I won unfairly judged can put a damper on what you have to say. A computer, of course, and unappealable,” Del Rosario told the contest, thanks God, and earned me would not think less of you. You could act reporters on the sidelines of the ASEM another trophy. What truly amazes me your best, or your worst, and the computer conference. today is my tall tale about computer will be fair. “We’ve invited them as I mentioned June 6-12, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Entertainment 2nd Annual Ohana Unity Seminar Series June 7 GMA Network brings forth powerhouse ensemble By Zena Sultana Babao with ANG DALAWANG MRS. REAL The Kajukenbo International - San This June, GMA Network presents Diego (KISD), in continuation of their Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real, an intriguing shared traditions in honoring Sijo Adri- story of a man who marries two women, ano D. Emperado and Shi-Zu/GM Allen loving them equally at the same time. A. Abad, is hosting their 2nd Annual More than just another drama on infidel- Ohana Unity Seminar Series tomorrow, ity, the series aims to show the viewers Saturday June 7, 2014, at 10440 Black the real consequences and changes in Mountain Rd. in Mira Mesa, from 9:30 the life of the betrayer and the betrayed - a.m. to 3:30 p.m. that there are no victors. The series premieres on June 2 on For the first time together in one room GMA Network’s flagship international KISD will present all the gems of the channel, GMA Pinoy TV. Hawaiian and the Filipino Martial Arts The project brings together a pow- lineage. Iconic instructors will take the erhouse ensemble of three multi- floor to share the various Kajukendo, awarded artists – Kapuso Primetime Hawaiian Lua, and FMA/Kajukenbo King Dingdong Dantes as Anthony blended style, techniques and concepts. Real, Kapuso Premier Drama Actress The instructors confirmed to present Lovi Poe as Shiela Salazar-Real, and are the following: Professor Bradford the Diamond Star Ms. Maricel Namahoe, Guro Mario Gajo, Guro Felix Soriano as Millet Gonzales- Valencia, Olohe Solomon Kahewalu, Real. GGM Carlos Bunda and GM Chris Making the series grander Siangco. Also expected to be involved are respected TV, theater, in the presentation are: Chief Chaz and movie actors and Siangco, Anecito Gesta, Sr., Mercito actresses who will be Gesta, GM Ted Sotelo, GM Eugene driven to take sides in the Sedeno and Manong Rich Verdejo. story: Robert Arevalo as The day will be spent sharing, train- Henry Gonzales, the rich ing, and bringing about fellowship as and successful businessman everyone get to know each other in the and father of Millet; Celeste spirit of true aloha. If there is one semi- Legaspi as Aurora Gonzales, nar to be at this year, the Ohana Unity the beautiful and kind mother Seminar Series is the one to attend. All of Millet; Tommy Abuel schools, all styles, and all ranks are as Justino Salazar, a retired welcome. police chief and strict father of Shiela; Jaime Fabregas as Jun The focus of the annual seminar is not amongst the local groups of martial Please contact Sigung Phil Dang Real, a simple, honest, upright only to promote Kajukenbo (a Hawaiian artists. The price for the whole-day at his email: kajukenbofight22@hotmail. man and father of Anthony; martial arts) and FMA (Filipino Martial seminar is $40 pre- registered, verbal or com, or call him at: (619) 840-6964. Susan Africa as Salome Sala- Arts), but also to bring about unity email, or $50 at the door. zar, the religious and devoted mother of Shiela; and making point to the location of China's planned The engineers said that other vessels will a grand comeback and cel- women are endear- Meanwhile, Shiela Salazar-Real artificial island in Philippine-claimed be used to deliver water as no sources for ebrating her 40th year in the ing to Anthony, making (Lovi), despite her strong-willed and Designs waters. (Generated by Philstar.com via groundwater in the island. (Continued from page 10) industry Ms. Coney Reyes as him feel complete as a man, adventurous personality, will eventu- Google Maps) Last weekend, United States Defense Sec- retary Chuck Hagel called China's reclama- Sonia Real, the amiable and husband and father. And ally reveal her vulnerability as she falls State Shipbuilding Corporation. China sees the construction of an loving mother of Anthony. in his goal to keep the two deeply for a man who will make her his The Ninth Design and Research airport in South China Sea as a way to tion efforts on multiple locations destabiliz- ing and threatening to freedom of navigation In the series, Anthony women happy, he realizes that everything. But everything will change Institute of the state-owned contractor stake its claim and assert its sovereignty and overflight in the strategic waterway. Real (Dingdong) is a man the choices he makes will hurt when she finds out that she is not the bared three-dimensional design plans for over Kalayaan Islands or Spratlys, "The United States will not look the other [who is] caught in a everyone. only Mrs. Real. reclamation project on disputed waters which it calls Nansha Islands. way when fundamental principles of the bigamous relationship Millet Gonzales-Real (Mari- Until when can Anthony live the life showing an artificial island consisting The Asian power also argues that it international order are being challenged," with Millet cel) is a successful, loving of being a husband to two wives? Will of military airport, a long airstrip and a claimed Johnson South Reef, which Hagel warned. and Shiela. woman who gave up her he let go of one to keep the other, or boat harbor for law enforcement. it calls Chigua, from Vietnam in the Last month, the Department of Foreign Both career to be a full-time Affairs released aerial photos of the develop- will he end up losing both? Will Millet About 30 hectares or 74 acres of 1988 skirmish. As a result of its victory, caring wife. She is will- and Shiela, the two ‘Mrs. Reals’ face the reef are proposed to be reclaimed, China occupied six maritime features in ment of China's reclamation work from March 2012 to March 2014 in what the ing to do anything for her and confront each other? Who will stay purportedly for the China People's Lib- Spratlys. family, most especially for her husband strong and fight for her right? Who will The company's website also displayed Philippines considers part of its 200-nautical gravel or sand, concrete-mixing plants, earth- eration Army to strengthen its posture in mile exclusive economic zone. Anthony. However, her world will be walk away and let go? the contested maritime area, claimed by a work platform used for the construction. moving machinery such as large cranes, fuel Civilian ships are planned to be modified to Images from the South China Research or liquid tanks, a vessel which appears to be turned upside down when she finds out Don’t miss the much awaited premiere the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia. Forum, meanwhile, show what observers call housing for workers and a Chinese frigate as that there is also another Mrs. Anthony of Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real beginning Coordinates stated in the website of become a low-cost, "large floating produc- tion platform" in the South China Sea. "massive construction" on Mabini Reef. a support ship. Real. June 2 only on GMA Pinoy TV. (30) China State Shipbuilding Corporation Spotted in the area are a ship carrying Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 6-12, 2014 Housing & Real Estate Is Your Home as Ready for Summer as You Are? Easy And Affordable Ways To Save On Your Electric Bill

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The gala dinner dance event will feature performances of Filipino folk dances and music by the alumni, the current dance and music ensembles and students. For more information and to make reservations to attend the celebra- tion at $45 per person – formal dinner/ dance, visit website – www.samahanhil- ippinedance.com or call (619) 582-1773. Formerly known as the SAMAHAN Philippine Dance Company, the SA- MAHAN Filipino American Perform- Samahan 2013 ing Arts & Education Center, Inc. was conceived in 1974 by the late Dr. Lolita American Organizations (COPAO) with opportunity to participate and experience pany. For more than three decades, the Diñoso Carter who passed away on July the objective of helping the Filipino Philippine dance and music as a social SAMAHAN Filipino American Perform- 25, 2011. It was started as a youth activ- American youth realize pride in their and recreational activity, as well as a ity group of the Council of Philippine cultural heritage, by providing them the first-rate professional performance Com- (Continued on page 15)

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“The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and The Final Confrontation especially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustina CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY Food for Thought Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Using the rosary beads, recite one Our Father, one journalusa.com Hail Mary, and one I Believe in God.

On the Our Father beads say this prayer, which was given by Our Lord to St. Faustina (1905-1938). Reagan Quotes

Eternal Father, I o er You the Body and Blood, Soul There are no easy answers, but there Change, Great, America and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord are simple answers. We must have the The most terrifying words in the Eng- Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of courage to do what we know is morally lish language are: I'm from the govern- the whole world. right. ment and I'm here to help. *** On the Hail Mary beads say: Government's view of the economy Government, Help, Words could be summed up in a few short There are no great limits to growth By Fr. C. John McCloskey, originally growing centralization of power in the For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps because there are no limits of human published in The Catholic Thing hands of those unfavorable to any faith on us and on the whole world. moving, regulate it. And if it stops mov- intelligence, imagination, and wonder. SUNDAY, 01 JUNE 2014 except the idolatry of health, wealth, and ing, subsidize it. technology. They place their long-term In conclusion say three times: *** Intelligence, Great, Growth “We are now standing in the face of hope in the possibility that science may If we ever forget that we are One There are no constraints on the human the greatest historical confrontation hu- one day arrest death. They watched too Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Nation Under God, then we will be a mind, no walls around the human spirit, manity has gone through. I do not think many Star Trek and Star Wars movies as have mercy on us and on the whole world. nation gone under.. no barriers to our progress except those that wide circles of American society or children. Unfortunately, they may well *** we ourselves erect. wide circles of the Christian community go where many men have gone before – The Prayer Of The Lord Jesus Christ I have wondered at times what the Ten realize this fully. We are now facing the and not simply into outer space. Commandments would have looked like Mind, Ourselves, Spirit fi nal confrontation between the Church This, surely, is the Anti-Church that Our Lord Jesus Christ also taught Elizabeth Kindelmann (www.fl ameofl ove.org) a if Moses had run them through the US We are never defeated unless we give and the anti-Church, of the Gospel St John Paul foresaw – in any event it is Congress. up on God. versus the anti-Gospel. here, it is growing, and to a great extent new prayer, and He invited her to propagate it, since He considers it to be a power- ful means to blind Satan. *** “We must be prepared to undergo it has already demolished Europe. Government, Few, Moving Faith, God, Unless great trials in the not-too-distant future; Freedom prospers when religion is We should measure welfare's success trials that will require us to be ready to What are we to do? First, of course, O my Jesus, may our feet journey together, vibrant and the rule of law under God is by how many people leave welfare, not give up even our lives, and a total gift do not despair. As Catholics we live acknowledged. by how many are added. of self to Christ and for Christ. Through this life looking forward to the next. We may our hands gather in unity, may our hearts beat to the same rhythm, your prayers and mine, it is possible can’t lose, for as St. Paul put it, for us Freedom, God, Religion Success, Leave, Measure to alleviate this tribulation, but it is no death is gain, not something to fear. may our souls be in harmony, may our thoughts be in unison, Peace is not absence of confl ict, it is Republicans believe every day is the longer possible to avert it. . . .How many How then to confront and combat the the ability to handle confl ict by peaceful Fourth of July, but the democrats believe times has the renewal of the Church Anti-Church? Imitate the lives of the may our ears listen to the silence together, may our glances melt in one another, means. every day is April 15. been brought about in blood! It will not fi rst Christians! Consider this justly *** be different this time.” famous description of Christians in the and may our lips beg Our Heavenly Father, together, to obtain Mercy. Peace, Means, Ability Above all, we must realize that no – Bicentennial talk given in the United anonymous “Letter to Diognetus,” writ- There are no easy answers, but there arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals States by the future St. John Paul II, ten in 79 A.D.: Amen. * are simple answers. We must have the of the world, is so formidable as the then Cardinal Karol Wojtyla of Kraków, For the Christians are distinguished courage to do what we know is morally will and moral courage of free men and Poland from other men neither by country, nor (May 4, 1962) right. women. It is a weapon our adversaries language, nor the customs which they in today’s world do not have. My eyes almost popped out when I observe. For they neither inhabit cities * This prayer summarizes the essence and the goal of the message of the FLAME OF LOVE: the union of love with God and the call of love of Jesus to each one of Courage, Simple, Easy fi rst read this. I could not believe it was of their own, nor employ a peculiar All great change in America begins at Read more at http://www.brainyquote. authentic, but I have checked it repeat- form of speech, nor lead a life which us. It constitutes the way to live our life. Our thoughts, words, actions and even our silences, closely united to Jesus, obtain by Him, with Him and in Him, an eternal the dinner table. com/quotes/authors/r/ronald_reagan. edly and yes, he did say it. And he said is marked out by any singularity. . . html#ub6TupEtMXoHGZ0B.99 it to us Americans, who were at perhaps .They dwell in their own countries, but value. the apogee of our greatness, short of the simply as sojourners. As citizens, they fall of the “Evil Empire.” share in all things with others, and yet The prayer of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The devotion to the Flame Well, how seriously should we take endure all things as if foreigners. Every of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary this? Very, very seriously. After all, the Virgin Mary foreign land is to them as their native fi nds its origin in the revelations of the Laughing Matter speaker was about to become one of country, and every land of their birth Lord Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary the greatest popes in the history of the as a land of strangers. They marry, as Through the messenger of Her Flame of to Elizabeth Kindelmann, a Hungarian Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Church. In addition, he was a mystic Love, the Blessed Virgin Mary is asking do all [others]; they beget children; but mother of six, between the years 1961 and journalusa.com and, yes, a prophet and truth-teller who they do not destroy their offspring. They to make known to the world a new prayer. 1982. Elizabeth died on April 11, 1985. suffered under Nazism and communism, have a common table, but not a common She said to Elizabeth Kindelmann: Through her, the Virgin Mary placed into as well as in a certain sense also from Is- bed. They are in the fl esh, but they do “From now on, any time you pray to our hands a new and powerful means: the lam. (Recall that he was almost killed by not live after the fl esh. (2 Corinthians Me, add the following request: Flame of Love of Her Immaculate Heart. Newlywed Woman in Her a Muslim assassin, only to be saved by 10:3) They pass their days on earth, but The Blessed Virgin Mary revelations the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, they are citizens of heaven. (Philippians Mother of God, spread the effect as well as those of Our Lord Jesus Christ 90s is Interviewed according to his own words.) 3:20) They obey the prescribed laws, of grace of Thy Flame of Love over do not apply to Hungary alone, but to the had?" the interviewer inquired. "This Let me be clear: my musings on the and at the same time surpass the laws all of humanity, now and at the hour whole world through the Holy Father. one will be my fourth," she replied. words of John Paul are not meant to en- by their lives. They love all men, and of our death. Amen. The Virgin Mary wants the devotion "I was married in my 20s to a banker, courage you to sell your property, close are persecuted by all. . .they are in lack to the Flame of Love of Her Immaculate then in my 40s to a circus performer. the bank account, build a bomb shelter, of all things, and yet abound in all; they With this prayer, you will blind Satan.” Heart to spread throughout the whole After that I married a preacher." and await the rapture. That is not the are dishonored, and yet in their very dis- The Virgin Mary also requests that the world so that the greatest number of "What does your current husband do?" Catholic thing to do. But it’s hard not honor are glorifi ed. They are evil spoken Hail Mary be recited as follows: Her children may respond to Her plea. "Oh he's a funeral director." to “ponder these things in [our] hearts.” of, and yet are justifi ed; they are reviled, “Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord Through the Flame of Love, we are all in- The interviewer laughed and then What exactly did the pope see or have and bless; (2 Corinthians 4:12) they is with Thee, blessed are Thou among vited to take part in the Work of Salvation asked how she came to marry these men revealed to him? Perhaps the best place are insulted, and repay the insult with women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy by blinding Satan, source of all evil, and from such different backgrounds and to seek the answer is his writings, honor; they do good, yet are punished as womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of thus help Our Lord Jesus Christ and the personalities. although we lack space to comb through evil-doers. God, pray for us sinners, spread the ef- Virgin Mary to save souls. This is what "It always made sense to me," she them all here. If we live as the fi rst Christians did, fect of grace of Thy Flame of Love over the Flame of Love wants to accomplish! replied. "I married one for the money, We can also look around us at the we too can confront and triumph over all of humanity, now and at the hour of Imprimatur. On June 6, 2009, on the two for the show, three to get ready, and remains of what was once called the the Church of the evil Global Empires. our death. Amen.” occasion of the National Congress of four to go." Christian West, noting a host of behav- Let us not forget to pray the Rosary this the Movement Flame of Love of the Im- Read more at http://www.sun- iors and beliefs that seem custom-made Fr. C. John McCloskey is a Church way. The Virgin Mary also made the fol- maculate Heart of Mary which was held nyskyz.com/funny-jokes/75/ to initiate and accelerate decline. For ex- historian and Research Fellow at the lowing promise: in Budapest, Hungary, a signifi cant event Newlywed-Woman-In-Her-90s-Is- ample, we fi nd in the West depopulation, Faith and Reason Institute in Washing- “Whoever prays three Hail Mary in for the whole Movement took place! In- There was a lady in her 90s who Interviewed#FX4Tdbyfm066C4vP.99 legal abortion, open homosexuality and ton DC. © 2014 The Catholic Thing. honour of My Flame of Love delivers a deed, his Eminence the Archbishop of became a sort of local celebrity because same-sex “marriage,” epidemic levels All rights reserved. For reprint rights, soul from Purgatory. Whoever prays one Esztergom-Budapest and President of she had recently gotten married. The of pornography use, declining marriage write to: [email protected]. The Hail Mary in honour of My Flame of the Council of Episcopal Conferences local news station decided to interview Mobile app rates, and rising cohabitation rates. Catholic Thing is a forum for intelligent Love during the month of November, de- of Europe, Cardinal Peter Erdö, gave his her. The interviewer asked questions (Continued from page 9) Politically, even supposedly toler- Catholic commentary. Opinions ex- livers 10 souls from Purgatory.” IMPRIMATUR number 494-4/2009 to like how it was to be a newlywed in her ant and democratic states like our own pressed by writers are solely their own. The Blessed Virgin Mary promises that the Hungarian original Spiritual Diary of 90s. may indicate mania, depression, or other are beginning to deny the religious Link: http://www.thecatholicthing.org/ the souls that we will deliver from Purga- Elizabeth Kindelmann, authorizing the "This isn't my fi rst husband, so it's conditions. liberty rights of families, businesses, columns/2014/the-fi nal-confrontation. tory by our prayer, help us from Heaven publication of the messages given to her not much different than the others," she “Deciding on the fi nal prizewinners and churches. In addition, we observe html in our efforts to save souls. by the Lord Jesus and the Blessed Virgin replied with a smile. was a tough decision,” says CITRIS The Flame of Love of the Blessed Mary. "Oh? How many husbands have you Deputy Director Camille Crittenden. “All the projects were creative, and the pitches well polished. We are pleased to recognize these four for the advanced technology and algorithms required for their implementation and the promise of their impact on society.” The fi nal award of the night was chosen not by the judges, but by the audience of students, faculty, and others on hand during the presentations and by YouTube viewers of videos made by each team. The “Audience Choice Prize” was awarded to Two Cents, an app that aims to multiply pennies into big bucks by making donations of at least two cents a day irresistible to mil- lions of ordinary people. The group, led by Maruchi Kim, specifi cally addresses fresh water, housing, and education shortages around the world by convert- ing pocket change into social change. The inspiration for this competition is the UC Merced Mobile App Chal- lenge, which began in 2011. In Fall 2013, Rani Yadav-Ranjan, CEO of Gray Cloud Technology and a co-founder of Merced’s competition, helped Critten- den expand the Mobile App Challenge to UC Berkeley, adding a CITRIS twist by emphasizing apps’ potential contribu- tions to society. “The purpose of this program is to fo- cus on skills that are not easy to acquire or necessary for school, but that are key to business innovation,” says Dan Gillette, a visiting scholar in the Data and Democracy Initiative at CITRIS. “Our hope is that we can eventually spread the challenge to all four CITRIS campuses.” Judges for the CITRIS@Berke- ley Demo Day competition included Michael Berolzheimer, the founder of Bee Partners; Larry Rosenthal, director of UC Berkeley’s Center on Civil- ity & Democratic Engagement; Rich Levinson, the founder, BrainAid; Tejpal Chadha, vice president of cloud services at eGain; and CITRIS Deputy Director Camille Crittenden. 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Professional Development: Funding June 6-8 in Los Angeles California for the creator of Second Life. His new especially if they love to shop or are in ed in Buenos Aires with RNS, the Pope continue supporting its cultural program, IMMERSION 2014. The event opens with said: “Thank you. I feel at home with its classes and performances of tradi- for teachers, students and budding young company High Fidelity is working the retail industry. entrepreneurs to attend educational confer- a special Arts & Culture reception at The towards creating virtual worlds with the We are living toward incredible times you.” “Married couples are sinners just tional dances and music of the Filipinos ences, receive training and certifi cation on Getty Center. like everyone else, but they want to con- in the county, as well as in outlying immersive technologies for education, and IMMERSION 2014 addresses the personal tinue with love, in all its fecundity. They counties, such as, Orange, Riverside and enroll in camps, clubs and classes that they and cultural impact of digital technologies continue in the faith, bearing children.” Los Angeles. For more information call could not afford otherwise. such as wearable computing (e.g., Google This was Francis’ response to the words phone number (619) 582-1773 or visit 2. Intellectual Enrichment: Rewards Glass and Oculus Rift), virtual reality (VR), pronounced by a young bride who website http://www.samahanphilippine- learners of all ages who complete intellec- augmented reality (AR), mixed reality greeted Francis on behalf of all families. dance.org. tually challenging tasks using educational (MXR), mechanical and neural interfaces, software as well as using commercial video affective computing (systems that can recog- “Let us pray to the Lord and ask him nize, interpret, process, and simulate human to protect the family in the crisis with games and software products that, while not specifi cally designed for educational feelings and emotions), neuro-gaming tech- which the devil wants to destroy it,” the purposes, support intellectually challenging nologies (that are used to create adaptive and Pope said. “Families are the domestic and enriching activities (such as Minecraft, radically compelling game experiences), 3D church where Jesus grows in the love ROOM Portal, LittleBigPlanet, Civilization, Google printing, personal robotics, virtual currencies of a married couple, in the lives of their Earth & Sky, Scribblenauts). and economies (universal digital micropay- children. This is why the devil attacks FOR RENT Today’s announcement, the second in a ments, Bitcoin and related cryptocurrencies), the family so much,” Francis explained. Quiet Neighborhood series of forthcoming announcements related telepresence, virtual worlds, simulations, The devil doesn’t want it and tries to to the organization’s adoption and support of game-based learning and training systems, destroy it. The devil tries to make love in National City. No Bitcoin, will be followed by the formation immersive MOOCs (Massive Open Online of an international council responsible for Courses), and fully immersive environments disappear from there.” smoking. No drugs. such as caves and domes. Francis crossed a section of the overseeing the scholarship and the Initia- tive’s related cryptocurrency and economics Details and tickets are available online at stadium pitch on foot to get to the stage. 619.746.3416 activities. http://summit.ImmersiveEducation.org. He was accompanied by the president of RNS, Salvatore Martinez and the Regent of the Papal Household, Fr. Leonardo Sapienza. Some of the delegates who LAW OFFICES OF stood along the course which had been marked out for the Pope, shook his hand. In the meantime, the crowds cheered, sang and called out Francis’ E.B. ALEJO name. In his brief greeting to the Pope, Martinez reminded faithful that Francis wanted them to call out Jesus’ name, “20+ Years Experience” not his. Martinez started singing “Jesus is Been living in San Diego since 1977 Lord” in Spanish and Francis joined in. “Holy Father,” RNS’ president con- *Member, California State Bar tinued, “clearly there are no football Licensed to practice before the US Federal District Court teams here today, no Roma, no Lazio; Southern California and California Supreme Court our coach is the Holy Spirit and you are our captain, you are the one proposing *Author,”How to Apply for the US Tourist Visa” as listed by the team strategy: if we send Jesus onto worldwide bookseller Amazon.com Bookstores the pitch, we’ll win. Everyone will win, above all the sick.” “You kept your word *Former San Diego Regional Coordinator for U.S. Immi- when we said that after thirty six years gration Amnesty for Catholic Community Services, Catholic we wanted to move our Convocation Diocese of San Diego from Rimini to Rome and you said to us: “I’ll come”,” Martinez said to Fran- *Legal Advisor, Los Chabacanos of Cavite City cis. But keeping our word meant asking Association, Inc., San Diego, California for a miracle of love: 1300 volunteers worked to get the stadium ready last *Juris Doctor law degree, University of San Diego (1985), night.” The crowds exploded into joyful Diploma; Oxford Institute on International and cheering at these words and Martinez Comparative Law (USD), Oxford, England (1984); continued: “The great gift is the unity Bachelor Degree, University of Southern California (1983); which will be the sign of our credibility. Montgomery High School, San Diego (1979) We were born with Paul VI, we grew up and matured with John Paul II and now here we are with you. Pentecost is not *Born in the Philippines (Cavite) some red number in the calendar. This is an open-air cenacle. Pray for us and For your convenience, walk-ins accepted over us.” especially between 2:00pm – 8:00pm A number of cardinals were present on the pitch (including Comastri, Vallini, Business days Monday to Friday De Giorgi and Rylko) and bishops (Gän- swein, Fisichella and D’Ercole among IMMIGRATION LAW • DIVORCE • WILLS & TRUSTS • CRIMINAL DEFENSE • BUSINESS them). “Only one word comes to mind LAW • CREDIT/DEBT DISPUTES and PROBLEMS • WAGE & HOUR VIOLATIONS • which I would like to communicate to UNEMPLOYMENT APPEALS • WORK CONTRACTS • LANDLORD – TENANT DISPUTES • you priests,” Francis said: “closeness. Closeness to Jesus Christ in prayer and BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANCE • FORECLOSURES • TAX PREPARATION in worship. Closeness to the Lord and closeness to the people, the people of We can accept the following on a Contingency Basis God who have been entrusted to us.” (CASE BY CASE BASIS): Finally Francis sent out an appeal: “ Seek the unity of Renewal, the unity that AUTO ACCIDENT or PERSONAL INJURY • WRONGFUL TER- comes with the Trinity and I shall be MINATION • SEXUAL HARASSMENT/HOSTILE WORK PLACE waiting for all you charismatics, from all (Racial, Age, Gender, Disability) around the world, to celebrate your great • WORK DISCRIMINATION jubilee together, on Pentecost 2017, in St. Peter’s Square.” A reference to the FAIR PRICES/COURTEOUS AND FRIENDLY SERVICE movement’s roots, traced by Cardinal Suenens, one of the Council’s greats and Attorney is available daily on regular business days at the San Diego Offi ce by Bishop Helder Camara.” Also Featuring: Debt Negotiation Bankruptcy Assistance Get the best results for your Loan Consolidation CLASSIFIED AD with our For free consultation 3-in-1 PRICE offer via call (619) 203-5782 online+digital+print editions. 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