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H AWAII’ S O NLY W EEKLY F ILIPINO - A MERICAN N EWSPAPER CHAMPIONING THE ENVIRONMENT: VISITING PHILIPPINE SCHOLARS READY TO TAKE LEAD

By Caroline JULIAN

ustainability. Global Environment. Preserving natural resources. Those issues are top of mind for five bright and scholarly college students who are studying at various Suniversities in the Philippines. They’ve just completed a program in the U.S. in which they studied global environmental issues. The scholars hope to take what they learn back home to begin creating an awareness and improving their environment.

“I am deeply excited to bring back all the les- called Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders sons back home, especially to ‘One Earth,’ the or- on Global Environmental Issues (SUSI). It was organ- ganization I co-founded in the University of the ized by the East-West Center in collaboration with 50 Philippines Manila,” says Ramon Guinto, who is a other organizations. The Filipino students are among graduate of the University of the Philippines 20 undergraduate scholars from Burma, Malaysia and Manila-Philippine General Hospital in basic med- Thailand who are participating in SUSI, which is ical science. funded by the Department of State’s Bureau of Edu- “I am also thrilled at the fact that this is a great cational and Cultural Affairs. opportunity to learn from the United States’ best in As participants, students develop the ability to environmental stewardship,” he adds. build and maintain resilient communities in relation to Renzo Guinto, Romcy Madronio, Robbie Yasi, Ronald Ringor, and John Dale The students were hand-picked for a program (continued on page 4) Dianala enjoying the rope course at the Kualoa Ranch Binay Won't Join Noy 'No Honeymoon on Justice Government for Maguindanao Massacre By Aurea CALICA Victims' ANILA, Philippines - Vice president- By Dino BALABO elect Jejomar Binay will no longer be M part of the government of incoming ALOLOS CITY, Philippines – Journal- president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, since ists have reiterated their call for jus- Mtice for their slain colleagues in the he turned down all the positions offered to him. Maguindanao massacre. Binay met with Aquino at his home on Nonoy Espina, director of the National Times Street in Quezon City at around 1 Union Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), p.m. yesterday despite having relayed his said President Arroyo should be held ac- decision to Aquino Monday night. countable for the massacre, adding that Pres- “I offered him several posts that he de- ident-elect Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III clined. I asked him to think about it,” Aquino should ensure that justice will be served to said in a text message. the victims. No let up for the protesters in showing their (continued on page 6) disgusts and sentiments. He refused to disclose what positions Binay, who ran under the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino and the United Opposition, he offered to Binay.The vice president-elect HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED also refused to discuss details of the two- defeated Aquino’s running mate Sen. 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE hour meeting, saying only that it was “cor- Manuel Roxas II. WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID Aquino said he did not offer Binay the HONOLULU, HI dial.” PERMIT NO. 9661 “We are friends and it was a social and interior and local government portfolio, cordial meeting, not much formality,” Binay which Binay had sought because of his 20- said. (continued on page 5) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 2 JUNE 26, 2010 EDITORIAL Stop Big Money At this pivotal time in American history when the majority of from Undermining people finally had enough of Wall Street abuses and their influ- ence on public policy, the SC sides with special interest groups in the Election Process damage-control flair to further dishevel the elections process in their favor. As educated voters true to egalized corruption!" Perhaps that grassroots democracy, what can we do? could be the best way to describe We have three responsibilities: 1) stay fo- “Lthe U.S. election process. cused on where we stand on the issues, With billions of dollars pouring into 2) second guess the barrage of misinfor- elections, no one can deny the iron-clad mation fronted by so-called independent grip special interest groups have on politi- sources by way of TV and print media, cians. and lastly 3) vote for candidates who most The recent mid-term elections cost a closely represent our values, no matter whopping $3.7 billion, up 35 percent from what their perceived chances of winning the last one in 2006. The upcoming gen- may be as forecasted by the same special eral election is also expected to lift the ink interest groups that pay for the propa- off record books. The steep rise goes well ganda we see and hear. beyond inflation, said David Levinthal of the Center of Responsive Politics, an in- EASIER SAID THAN DONE dependent Washington think-tank group. Sounds simple? Unless we are pas- In fact that $3.7 billion is a conservative sionate about our political inclination, estimate, not taking into account the new these three tasks can easily be lost in spending allowed from the January 2010 confusion, knowing all too well the potent U.S. Supreme Court decision that re- power the media can have on our deci- verses the ban on independent expendi- sion-making process. tures by corporations. The better, concrete fight to bar over- reaching influence, would be to support NEW LAW congressional legislation to undo the SC's politically motivated in- In the most egregious judgment in decades, the SC in Citizens terpretation of the First Amendment which extends "individual" pro- United v Federal Election Commission ruled that corporations may tections to corporations. Given the financial inequity between spend as freely as they would like to support or oppose candidates "individuals" and corporations, not to mention corporations' ad- in federal elections. Since 1947, corporations had been banned vantage of being organized bodies, it's easy to see how the play- from directly endorsing political candidates to minimize businesses ing field becomes increasingly lop-sided. efforts on federal campaigns. Big corporations (and unions) had to Let's call our congressional representatives and tell them of our work through political action committees (PACS) and stay within disapproval with the SC ruling. Encourage them to come up with the framework of campaign finance laws that placed caps on their a broad system where campaigns can be financed fairly. The SC PAC contributions. As of this year, they can now spend unlimited decision cannot be allowed to completely upend the years of up- sums directly from their own treasuries. The new system throws grading to campaign financing. Giving more power to the well- out all the safeguards, leaving no comprehensive way to track ac- heeled corporations (and unions) who already control a curately how much money corporations is actually spending, at disproportionate share of it, contradicts all sensibilities of fairness least for this first election cycle. that we pride ourselves of having during elections. The single fact remains that its ramification could be limitless Let the obscene dollars already spent in this year's mid-term and clearly a game-changer in who wins and who stays in office - election be a wakeup call to every citizen that our election system - with the most important impact obviously being immense pres- is being dangerously undermined. The presumption of fairness be- sure on how our elected officials vote on key legislation. gins with each election. To allow it to be tainted would upset the en- tire political process.

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HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION JUNE 26, 2010 OPEN FORUM 3 Mayor Hanneman, A True Friend To Filipinos e are responding to the Department of Business, Chamber trade missions to Filipinos can be ourselves— the Commentary Economic Development and the Philippines (even before individuals free to act, speak, W printed in your June Tourism. The references to he became mayor), promoted vote and be accepted as citi- 12 issue in which the authors Ariyoshi and Waihee were not sister-city relations with a zens regardless of our ethnic- (Abercrombie supporters Fe- in relation to greatness or their number of municipalities in the ity. In America, we’re all equal. lipe Abinsay, Ben Cabreros, being the first of their ethnic Philippines (and been ac- But the Filipino community Romy M. Cachola and Danny group to become governor but corded “favorite son” status) also expects fairness, accu- Villaruz) state it was “glaringly for the guidance they provided and attended practically every racy and completeness from wrong” for Mayor Mufi Hanne- Hannemann when he was major function in the Filipino those who claim to be leaders. mann to not mention former employed by them. community. Nothing less. Nothing more. Governor Ben Cayetano dur- In fact, Midweek political He has provided thou- By: ing Hannemann’s speech at columnist Dan Boylan re- sands of dollars in scholar- the Democratic Party Con- viewed both speeches and Gov. Cayetano and Mayor Hannemann ships and numerous Harvard Mito & Baybee Hufana Ablan vention. Dr. Danilo Ablan said “Hannemann gave the rough and tumble world of pol- Book Awards to youth of Fil- Edmund Aczon The authors are over-re- better speech, invoking for the itics, Hannemann has shown ipino ancestry. He has spon- Eddie Agas acting and attempting to audience of true believers all respect for Cayetano as a role sored many sports activities, Amy Alejo prompt a whisper campaign the sacred Hawaii Democratic model for Filipinos. For exam- such as the Mufi Hannemann Edna Alikpala Bryan Andaya designed to create an image names and numbers: the ple, when the Filipino Cham- Basketball Jamboree which Amelia Casamina Cabatu that Hannemann does not Democratic Revolution of ber of Commerce of Hawaii in has showcased Hawaii’s top Annabelle Cabebe recognize the contributions of 1954, the achievement of July 2007 bestowed a Lifetime female basketball players, in- Carol Cardenas Cayetano to the Filipino com- Roger Clemente statehood in 1959, Burns, Honorary Membership on cluding many of Filipino an- Annie Corpuz munity. Nothing can be further Ariyoshi, Waihee, Patsy Mink, Cayetano, Hannemann joined cestry. He has celebrated with Jeoffrey Cudiamat from the truth. Sparky Matsunaga, Danny in the recognition and de- us, prayed with us, supported Maggie Domingo First, let’s be clear as to Takashi Domingo Akaka, Dan Inouye and clared July 7, 2007 “Benjamin the Filipino community’s cen- Mr & Mrs Renato (Maria) Etrata the context of Hannemann’s Barack Obama. And to each J. Cayetano” day, with a tennial celebration through fi- Alfredo Evangelista speech. Yes, he paid homage he acknowledged lessons proclamation. nancial grants from the City David Fuertes to former Governor John he’d learned—from Burns’ Finally, Hannemann has and numerous activities and Eddie Flores Romeo Garcia Burns, the first Democrat warning about Hawaii’s subtle been a strong champion of the recognized the contributions Manny Lanuevo elected governor. But Hanne- “inferiority of the spirit” to Filipino community’s various of Filipino veterans. In short, Joe Lazo mann also gave a special Akaka’s “aloha” and Inouye’s cultural, social, educational Hannemann has been a true Bennette Misalucha recognition to the two gover- Theresia McMurdo “your word is your bond.” and economic activities. He friend to Filipinos in thought, Joyce Mina Oliveira nors whom he worked for: Second, Hannemann has has included the best-and- word and deed. James Pacopac George Ariyoshi, for whom he recognized the accomplish- brightest in his City cabinet We agree the Filipino Mr & Mrs Noni (Helen) Panen worked as a Special Assistant, Ernesto Ramirez ments of Cayetano. Though and his appointments to community is proud of its Sandra Sagisi and John Waihee, for whom they have differences, as Boards and commissions. many accomplishments. The Adela Salacup he served as the Director of would be expected in the Hannemann led Filipino beauty of America is that we Ted Saribay HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 4 HEADLINES (CONT.) JUNE 26, 2010 (cont. from page 1; Championing ... ) this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Philippines must do more to en- environmental challenges globally. Only five students were chosen force its environmental laws. They also explore developing sus- from each of the participating coun- “The Philippines does have tainable systems for natural re- tries. laws to protect the environment, source and agricultural Besides learning about global but, unlike in what we have seen, management; food, energy and environmental issues, the Institute heard, and read about the U.S., so water security; and ecotourism. gives the students a chance to lit- far, those laws are not enforced, so “This program will serve as my erally take their learning outside the we still face a lot of problems,” says platform for sharing ideas on envi- classroom. Dianala. ronmental protection and sustain- “I thought that it would be a Ringor also believes that the ability on a global stage. Now more good opportunity to learn outside Philippine government needs to than ever, countries of the world the four walls of the classroom. As make the environment more of a share so many common problems a geology student, I crave to go out priority. such as climate change,” says in places where I can learn and “The Philippines is losing its Guinto. challenge myself,” says John Dale Ronald Ringor, Romcy Madronio, Robbie Yasi, Renzo Guinto, and John Dale natural resources and natural “Collaboration and collective Dianala, a student at the University Dianala with Hawaii Representative Hermina Morita beauty; is vulnerable to industrial action among different nations are of the Philippines- Diliman. waste; and has no teeth in imple- keys to solving these problems. At- Guinto echoes his colleague’s UNIQUE CULTURAL nous knowledge in preserving the menting environmental policy,” he tending this international program sentiments. EXPERIENCE environment,” Guinto says. says. “The government is not doing will give me a taste of that kind of “(Being outside) help realize The five-week program began Ronald Ringor, a chemical en- enough. Even in making policies, experience.” my vision of having a more aware, on May 23. The first four weeks of gineering student at Saint Louis environmental issues have not involved and responsible society in the institute took place on Oahu University, was impressed with the been a top priority for legislators. BEYOND FOUR WALLS the Philippines. I believe that SUSI and Big Island; the final week took ideas he learned from University of The most pressing issue is the gov- The program is highly compet- will enhance not just my knowledge place in Washington, D.C. During Hawaii and Punahou School. ernment’s leniency in violations to itive. Many students apply for the and awareness of global environ- their journey, students had the op- “The ideas that I retained from policies, making the public think chance to take part in the presti- mental issues, but also my skills as portunity to meet with a diversity of Hawaii (were) particularly from the their actions are good.” gious international program, but a leader and mobilizer in the envi- leaders to discuss environmental University of Hawaii—first, was the Romecito Madronio, Jr., a spe- only a select few are actually given ronmental movement,” he adds. issues locally and globally. They “Green Machine” concept, (which) cial education major at Xavier Uni- also had the chance to observe and basically is a wastewater treatment versity, sees a direct correlation absorb the culture from the variety in your backyard,” he says. “Sec- between government corruption of places that they visit. ond was the concept of certifying and the environment. The students said they learned businesses that are “green” by “I can assume that the less much from the Hawaiian culture. Punahou students; and finally, the corrupt the government is, the less “We’ve seen in Hawaii how University of Hawaii’s efforts of abused the environment. Presi- many people, especially the native waste reduction and recycling. dent Aquino must articulate more of Hawaiians, feel so closely with their When I go back home, I would like his views and plans regarding na- environment that they are able to to apply these concepts mainly to tional environmental issues, such live sustainably. If only the people my university first before my com- as our dependence on fossil fuels, back at home reflect that their ac- munity, specifically the reduction in development of alternative energy, tions, or lack of it, upon the envi- styrofoam and plastic use.” water and food security, preserva- ronment—whether it’s having tion of biodiversity, and climate fuel-ineffective cars or over-fish- U.S. VS. PHILIPPINES change,” Madronio says. ing—they will eventually rethink As students and residents in “It is really about investing (a) their lifestyle,” Dianala says. the Philippines, these students visible budget for sustainability. I “I learned a lot about the ben- have been able to compare and hope that the Philippine govern- efits of organic farming and com- contrast environmental policies be- ment will realize that sustainability munity-supported agriculture, the tween America and their homeland, issues must be prioritized because importance of food and energy se- as well see how natural attractions it encompasses all aspects of curity, cultural issues, and leader- are being protected and preserved human living.” ship skills in networking and in the U.S. envisioning the ‘futures’,” he adds. Guinto was impressed with the PHILIPPINE ISSUES For Guinto, one way of solving U.S. government’s efforts and poli- According to the students, current environmental problems is cies to protect and restore its there are many environmental is- to return to the native culture and ecosystems. sues facing the Philippines, such use local knowledge. “I find the national parks sys- as solid waste management, “We usually look for modern- tem the most unique and success- coastal management, deforesta- day solutions, but I was amazed at ful. The U.S. government allots tion, energy and food security and how Hawaiians utilize their indige- enormous amounts of funding to air pollution, to name a few. But make sure that future generations waste appears to be the most will enjoy these natural wonders,” pressing problem. he says. “We went to Hawaii Volca- “While many urban and urban- noes National Park on Big Island izing centers have solid waste and I was quite impressed by the management programs trash still way it was managed and pre- appears along major thoroughfares served. of the cities. Aside from it being an “In the Philippines, we have eyesore, this can lead to problems similar efforts such as this, but I in health, flooding, and water pollu- think the Philippine government tion,” says Dianala. “This can have must give more funding and atten- adverse effects on health and in tion to this area.” urban life, and has serious implica- Ringor, however, believes the tions on how people treat trash and Philippines is doing a better job their environment.” with the environment than America. According to Guinto, the “I would like to think that the Philippines’ problem with its do- Philippines is better than the United mestic wastes clogged local water- States in preserving the environ- ways which in turn aggravated the ment with the reason that tourism is flood damage by Typhoon Ondoy not yet that commercialized in the (Ketsana) in September 2009. He Philippines than it its here. One says that when garbage is improp- concept though that the U.S. does erly managed, it allows flies, mos- great is their National Park System quitoes, rodents, cockroaches, and which the Philippines is young at other vectors of infectious diseases doing,” Ringor says. to thrive and even reproduce. But the students agree that the (continued on page 5) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION JUNE 26, 2010 5 HEADLINES (CONT.)

(cont. from page 4; Championing ... ) velopment and environmental con- young, the future will lead us to “These just show the growing servation should be balanced green living and a green Philip- importance of public health practi- enough to still save the purpose of pines,” he says. tioners to be involved in environ- nature to our ecosystem.” For Ringor, the knowledge he mental work. More research must He also believes more part- has gained from the SUSI program be done regarding the impact of cli- nerships between developers and has been invaluable. mate change on human health, environmentalists need to be “As a Chemical Engineering while education and strict public formed. For instance, some com- student, I know that it can increase health measures must be imple- panies conduct tree planting proj- my knowledge on the issues that mented in order to solve the prob- ects just to compensate for their the world is currently facing, thus lem of waste disposal,” Guinto damage done to Mother Earth. making guiding me as a Chemical says. Guinto says that more Filipinos Engineer in my future decisions in For Ringor, landfilling the must realize that it is from the envi- my practice,” he says. Philippines’ waste is not the pre- Renzo Guinto and Christina Monroe, SUSI coordinator and education project ronment that they get our daily food Guinto’s goal is to conduct ferred solution. analyst at the East-West Center with Kirk Matthews after being interviewed in and water, and that polluted natural more research on native Filipino the "Be Green" morning news “Generally the Philippines puts resources cause ill health. environmental practices—which he its waste in landfills which I think is Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon ENVIRONMENTAL AWARE- “Sometimes, we just need to was encouraged to do when visit- not the solution at all. It may be a City that already has a recycling NESS stop talking about the big things like ing Hawaii. solution but it’s a short term one,” center and even organic farming. The students believe creating climate change and carbon emis- “On the Big Island we went to he says. “In Baguio City, where I go But the core of the issue, Di- awareness on how the environ- sions and return to the basics— Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical to school at, our dumpsite closed anala says, is the peoples’ attitude. mental issues are plaguing their how the environment is connected Garden which followed the and now the government spends a Most rural and outlying areas are country is the first step in finding to our own survival. To spread this ahupua’a land management sys- lot (of money) shipping our waste doing a better job in keeping the solutions. Sadly, some Filipinos are kind of thinking, aggressive educa- tem of native Hawaiians. We also to Tarlac. As far as technology and environment clean due perhaps to unaware of the need to care for the tion at the grassroots level is an es- visited some organic farms that solid waste, the Philippines should less technology used in those environmental. sential strategy,” Guinto says. avoid monocropping, synthetic fer- consider converting solid refuse to areas. “One of the most important tilizers and pesticides, and other power like that of Japan. Recycling “The Philippines already has a (things) would be to make other ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE modern-day methods of agricul- is a big way to reduce waste to law called Ecological Solid Waste people aware of the problems we When the students return to ture. Indeed, the past can teach us landfills.” Management Act that requires face now and that we need to do the Philippines, they hope to apply a lot about the future,” he says. Dianala says that development every local government unit to something about it, or it would be what they’ve learned to their re- The SUSI program has also in the Philippines is not well- practice segregation, composting too late,” Dianala says. spective fields. been of tremendous value to Di- catered to keeping a clean and safe and recycling. Unfortunately, there They also believe sustainabil- For Madronio, whose future anala. environment. He says that the gov- is a huge gap between legislation ity and a movement towards a goal is to become a teacher, he “I hope that I can learn and ernment should rethink its policies and implementation, and so we green lifestyle should become a top wants to convey the importance of gain ideas that can be reformulated in light of the inevitable changing need to educate our local govern- priority. And it begins with leader- sustainability to the youth in his in the Philippine context, specifi- climate and address the core is- ment officials about this law and ship. community. cally to the University and College sues. even provide them with technical “Government officials must be “It’s not just about celebrating community. Also, I am hoping that In all fairness, some cities in assistance,” Guinto says. “We’re more transparent and vigilant to- Earth Day and Earth Hour and this can lead the way to future op- the Philippines have launched solid still stuck in the middle in terms of wards being green because if they teaching these concepts, but about portunities, especially in the pursuit waste management efforts in recy- implementation. Change is a slow pursue for development, then envi- making sustainability a part of our for a cleaner and greener world,” cling and cleaning up some streets. process.” ronmental conservation should go lifestyle. Our school system plays a he says. There are a few urban models like along with it,” Madronio says. “De- very big role. Once we educate the

(cont. from page 1; Binay... ) pointed by Aquino’s mother, the late sesses the “track record, integrity, Mrs. Arroyo. ecutive Secretary Leandro Men- year experience as mayor of Makati former President Corazon Aquino, competence and probity” needed for Aquino has promised to go doza. City.There are speculations that as officer-in-charge of the then mu- the position. Aquino’s lawyer, Sixto after the outgoing President and “The DOJ would be a very pro- Aquino is considering outgoing nicipality of Makati after the first peo- Brillantes, said De Lima’s appoint- members of the First Family on alle- fessional institution and it’s going to Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo for ple power revolt in 1986. ment is “one of the best appoint- gations of corruption and human be ruled by events. I don’t want to the position. ments” Aquino could make. rights violations. “If that’s true, I don’t speculate.” Aquino also denied rumors that DE LIMA WOULD BE AN “Attorney De Lima is incorruptible. want to speculate, if it’s really the De Lima has a fixed term of he offered Binay the transportation ASSET TO GOVERNMENT She cannot be influenced so she is DOJ (Department of Justice) that seven years as CHR chair but said and communications portfolio. Binay Election lawyers yesterday the best person for the job,” he said. will undertake any investigation, I she would resign from the commis- said he did not want to head any de- praised the appointment of Com- Brillantes said former Chief think that’s good because at least sion, after having accepted the ap- partment that he does not have ex- mission on Human Rights (CHR) Justice Reynato Puno, himself in the there would be no politics,” said Ex- pointment. (www.philstar.com) pertise in. In a statement issued chair Leila de Lima as Justice sec- shortlist for the position, could have after the meeting, Binay’s retary. “She is the right person for recommended De Lima to Aquino. spokesman Joey Salgado said the job. She has the quality of a Before being appointed by Presi- Binay assured Aquino of his sup- good secretary of justice,” said elec- dent Arroyo as CHR chair in 2008, port. tion lawyer Romulo Macalintal. De Lima was an election lawyer for “The vice president-elect as- Macalintal said De Lima could initi- Senators Aquilino Pimentel III and sured president-elect Noynoy of his ate reforms in the prosecution of Alan Cayetano during the 2007 friendship and support and readi- election-related cases. midterm polls. ness to extend any assistance, De Lima accepted Aquino’s Malacañang, meanwhile, is op- whatever is needed,” Salgado said. offer to join his Cabinet last Tues- timistic that De Lima would be fair Binay was the first to be ap- day. Macalintal said De Lima pos- should she pursue cases against HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 6 OPINION JUNE 26, 2010 The Idiocy P-Noy Should Address nomic objectives — is to be con- hands of the Western Powers. AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR by William ESPOSO sidered a Communist or an Here, historical events of the anachronistic militant. late 19th century are hardly dis- othing best illustrates an inci- these were more in the context of Ours is one of the few coun- cussed by Filipinos. It is as if the dent of Filipino idiocy — fail- state ceremonies and human in- tries where a nationalist is looked sacrifices of Rizal, Mabini, and N ure to know the truth — than terest stories about an interna- down upon. That is how we’ve Bonifacio et al are just footnotes of when US State Secretary Hillary tional celebrity — rather than a earned the tag of DAMAGED history when the truth is we des- Clinton visited our country late last determination of the US hidden CULTURE. In other countries perately need more Filipinos of year. Here was the Foreign Minis- agenda in Mindanao. It was a pa- where people do not carry this their mold to win the unsettled is- ter of a superpower country with a thetic moment for Philippine jour- baggage, nationalists are hailed, sues. hidden agenda which almost re- nalism. admired, extolled and emulated. Early on during the campaign, sulted in the Balkanization of Min- The US agenda in Mindanao Here they are looked down upon, P-Noy expressed to your Chair danao — had the MoA-BJE could place our country as the even ostracized. Wrecker his most fervent wish, (Memorandum of Agreement — frontline in a projected US-China How come? It is because should he be elected president, to Bangsamoro Juridical Entity) been conflict. With the lethal arsenal most Filipinos do not know the his- be able to leave behind meaning- signed — and yet we welcomed both sides have, it does not take a torical truth. Here it is perfectly ful reforms which will continue far her like a conquering hero. genius to appreciate the extent of Marcos could not have imposed legal to allow foreigners to exploit beyond his term. It is a noble aspi- If Sec. Clinton had a similar the damage we will suffer in the martial law here in 1972 if that was exhaustible Filipino natural re- ration when a leader wants to en- agenda to Balkanize a region of event that such a US-China con- not in the US global plan? sources and it is illegal when na- sure that his people are well taken France, she’d be lucky to land her flict occurs. The height of this idiocy was tionalists — not Communists — cared of long after his term of of- plane in a French airport. A patri- This warm reception of a US reached when the US appeared to are trying to protect Philippine in- fice had ended. otic French pilot would likely have State Secretary with a dangerous most Filipinos as the promoter of terests. Pretenders — the folks For P-Noy to ensure his most shot her plane down and the hidden agenda happened in our the change from dictatorship to who present themselves as the fervent wish, he must address the French people would have country because most Filipinos are democracy in 1986. Why should fountain of knowledge of Philippine idiocy — Filipinos not knowing the cheered and toasted that pilot. If ignorant of the historical truth. Not we credit them for helping remove history when for the most part they historical truth — that is pervasive protocol compels the French gov- knowing what the US really did to what they promoted in the first only specialize in sharing trivia — in the land. Like other great na- ernment to allow her plane to land us Filipinos, we still look up to place? help maintain this idiocy. tional leaders, P-Noy should re- — expect her to be pelted with them as if they are there to save This idiocy cannot be simply In Scotland, my MacGregor form not only the governance but overripe foul smelling produce, if us, instead of exploit us. dismissed as the result of lack of clansmen talk about the 1603 Bat- also the mindset and culture of the not feces, by protesting irate Never mind the US atrocities education. Many from the upper tle of Glenfruin between our clan governed. French citizens. on Filipino civilians which were class of our society do not also and the Clan Colquhoun as if it Reforming the mindset and But here, Sec. Clinton was committed during the Philippine- know the historical truth. To this was a 21st century event. In a re- culture of the governed is actually welcomed as if the event was a American War. Go to Google and day, many Filipinos still think that cent History Channel documentary the harder task. But it will be this visit of the Pope. The ANC (ABS- type General Jakob Smith if you to be suspicious and wary of US about the Boxer Rebellion in victory that will establish that P- CBN News Channel) practically want to know about some of these manipulation, to try to protect China, it mentioned that every Chi- Noy is not only a good president covered every move and state- atrocities. But just how many Fil- Philippine national interest against nese boy, to this day, is taught the but a great national leader. ment of the US State Secretary but ipinos are aware that Ferdinand US geopolitical, military and eco- lessons of that oppression in the (www.philstar.com) HEADLINES (CONT.)

(cont. from page 1; ‘No Honeymoon... ) have to rise up to from day “There cannot be a honey- one of his term," Espina moon on justice. Too many lives added. have been lost, so many more re- He stressed that good main in danger,” Espina said yes- governance promised by terday, which marked the seventh Aquino during the election month after the gruesome killings. campaign may not be possi- In a two-page statement he ble without justice. read before members of the Philip- Based on records of the pine Press Institute (PPI) at the Diamond Hotel NUJP, a total of 140 journalists were killed in in Manila for the annual National Press Forum, the country since 1986, the years when democ- Espina said securing justice for slain journalists, racy was revived in the country after Martial activists and lawyers should be a top priority of Law. the incoming Aquino administration. Of the 140 slain journalists, 103 lost their "The lives lost over the past nine years — lives after Mrs. Arroyo took office in 2001. This not only of media (members), but of activists, is highlighted by the 32 journalists killed on No- lawyers, judges — all of which continue to cry vember 23 in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao, for justice, make a compelling case for state ac- in what turned out to be the worst election-re- countability,” he said. lated massacre in Philippine history. "It is the challenge the new president will (www.philstar.com) PICTORIAL NEWS Amber at the 138th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration and 94th Annual Floral Parade

Amber Aduja, National American Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Queen 2009-2010, was among the participants at the 138th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration and 94th Annual Floral Parade from Fort DeRussy to Iolani Palace. Amber’s floral decorated vehicle consisted of 275 ti leaves and numerous tropical flowers including rostrata (hanging heliconias), yellow heliconias, red gingers and red torch banana. Helping Amber to create the “skirt” was mom Melodie, mom’s friend Stacy and Amber’s friends Destiny and Taimane. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION JUNE 26, 2010 OPINION 7 Sexting Cop Using Government that the search of their text mes- He served as an Immigration Officer. He is sages to the cop was not reason- co-author of “Immigration Law Service, Phone Caught able cannot prevail. City of Ontario 1st ed.” an 8-volume practice guide for v. Quon, No. 08-1332, slip op. (S. immigration officers and lawyers. Lis- ten to the most funny, witty, and useful messages sent by the cop and oth- Ct. June 17, 2010). radio program in Hawaii on KNDI at ers who had exceeded the text (ATTY. TIPON has a Master of Laws 1270, AM dial every Tuesday at 7:30 character allowance. The boss re- degree from Yale Law School and a a.m. and on KHBC at 1060, AM dial viewed the cop's transcripts and Bachelor of Laws degree from the Uni- every Thursday at 8 p.m. This article is by Atty. Emmanuel found that many of the messages versity of the Philippines. He practices in a general overview of the subject mat- Samonte TIPON were not work related and some Hawaii, specializing in immigration law and ter discussed and is not intended as were sexually explicit. In one criminal defense. Tel. (808) 225-2645. E- legal advice. No warranty is made by month, the cop sent 456 messages Mail: [email protected]. Website: the writer or publisher as to its com- ONOLULU. - It appears during work hours of which no more www.ImmigrationServicesUSA.com. He is pleteness or correctness at the time of publication.) that an endorsement by than 57 were work related. Some of in his text messages, the city and from Laoag City and Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. “SPresident Obama is a "kiss the messages were sent to his wife the cop's bosses did not violate the of death" for a candidate in the and his girlfriend. The cop was dis- Fourth Amendment by obtaining United States, like an endorsement ciplined. and reviewing the transcripts. Al- by President Arroyo is a "kiss of though as a general rule warrant- death" in the Philippines. This was COMPUTER LITERACY less searches are per se true in Massachusetts, in Pennsyl- The city's Computer Policy unreasonable, there are excep- vania, and now, the unkindest cut of specified that the city "reserves the tions, such as the "special needs" all, in Hawaii, Obama's home state. right to monitor and log all network of the workplace. When conducted "Sext" in ecclesiastical terms activity including e-mail and Inter- for a noninvestigatory, work-related refers to "sexta hora" or the sixth net use," and "Users should have purpose or for investigation of hour of the day (noon) which is a no expectation of privacy or confi- work-related misconduct, a govern- time for prayer. "Sexting" has noth- dentiality when using these re- ment employer's warrantless ing to do with praying, although it sources." The cop acknowledged search is reasonable if justified at could result in a missionary posi- he read the policy. Although the pol- its inception and if the measures tion. "Sexting is the act of sending icy did not explicitly cover text mes- adopted are reasonably related to sexually explicit messages or pho- sages the city made clear that it the objectives of the search and not tographs, primarily between mobile would treat text messages like e- excessively intrusive in light of the phones." Wikipedia mails. circumstances giving rise to the A California cop was given a search. The search of the cop's government pager to send and re- COMPLANT FOR transcripts was justified. The scope ceive text messages, with a limited UNREASONABLE SEARCH of the search which involved re- number of characters to send or re- The cop, his wife, girlfriend, viewing the transcripts was reason- ceive each month, and any excess and others with whom he ex- able as an efficient and expedient resulting in an additional fee. changed non-work related text way to determine whether the cop's Within the first billing cycle, the messages sued the city and the overages were the result of work- cop exceeded his text character al- wireless provider. They claimed vi- related messaging or personal use. lotment. His boss told the cop olation of the Stored Communica- Since the search was reasonable about his overage. The cop paid tions Act, California law, and the as to the cop, it follows that the the overage. The cop continued to Fourth Amendment, which provides complaint of his wife and girlfriend exceed his character allotment, but that "The right of the people to be reimbursed the city for the overage. secure in their persons, houses, His boss told the cop that he would papers, and effect, against unrea- determine whether the existing sonable searches and seizures, character limit was too low or if the shall not be violated." overages were for personal mes- The Supreme Court held that sages. The wireless provider was even assuming that the cop had a asked to provide transcripts of text reasonable expectation of privacy HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 8 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS JUNE 26, 2010 Fil-Com Center to Host Philippine Consulate Mayoral Forum Chamber of Commerce works on to Implement New behalf of members and the entire THE FIVE LEADING CANDI- tate development. business community to improve the DATES FOR HONOLULU “West Oahu continues to be regional and State economic cli- ePassport System MAYOR will square off in a live one of the fastest growing regions mate and to help Kapolei busi- THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE avoids reproduction and tampering. forum scheduled for July 9, 2010 in the state, with an active popula- nesses thrive. GENERAL IN HONOLULU will Its database is enhances with an from 10:15 am to 2 pm at the Fil- tion that is interested in hearing The format will include open- begin implementing the new ePass- automated fingerprint verification Com Center in Waipahu. what our candidates for mayor ing remarks and a question-and- port system effective July 1, 2010, system that guards against multiple The forum is sponsored by the have to say about critical issues of answer session moderated by which will replace the Machine passport issuances to the same per- West Oahu Economic Development the day,” said WOEDA Board Pres- former TV news anchor Howard Readable Passport system which son, enhances imposter detection Association (WOEDA) and the ident Jon McKenna, development Dashefsky. was first used in 2008. and facilitates clearance of travelers Kapolei Chamber of Commerce. project manager for Haseko. The fee to attend the mayoral The ePassport contains an in- at immigration checks. Mayoral candidates Kirk Cald- “We’re pleased to be able to pro- forum, which includes lunch, is $35 tegrated chip which stores the According to Philippine Con- well, Peter Carlisle, Donovan Dela vide this opportunity jointly with the for WOEDA and Kapolei Chamber bearer’s personal information in ac- sulate officials, the new ePassport is Cruz, Panos Prevedouros and Rod Kapolei Chamber of Commerce.” of Commerce members, and $45 cordance with specifications of the the world standard in travel docu- Tam will be present. Issues to be Established in 2001, WOEDA for non-members. To register or for International Civil Aviations Organi- ments. addressed will focus on the West is comprised of business, commu- more details, please call Barbie zation (ICAO). This new technology “As a member of the ICAO, the Oahu region and will include the rail nity and government leaders dedi- Rosario at 842-1600 or contact her increases the integrity and security Philippines has an international ob- transit project, economic develop- cated to supporting the economic via email at: bkcorp2@hawai- of the Philippine passport. ligation to enhance the security of its ment, social services and real es- growth of West Oahu. The Kapolei iantel.net. All Filipino citizens applying for travel documents,” says the Con- PHILIPPINE NEWS passports in Honolulu will no longer sulate in a press release. “The is- need to submit photographs since suance of ePassports will allow the their pictures, fingerprints and sig- Philippines to offer world-class con- natures will be taken on-site. sular services to its nationals.” Marines Kill 2 Abu Sayyaf The new ePassport costs $60 Consulate officials say that the and is valid for 5 years from the date the afternoon, he added. older, maroon- and green-colored of issuances. Processing time is be- Militants in Sulu The troops were able to seize Philippine passports are valid until tween 4-6 weeks. Replacing a lost their expiration dates. To avoid in- Paolo ROMERO a command and control facility and by / ePassport will cost $150. conveniences, they advise travelers Thursday, June 24, 2010 a satellite camp of the two groups, and recovered were the two bodies to make sure that that passports are ADVANTAGES OF EPASSPORT MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) -- of Abu Sayyaf bandits and two rifles valid at least six months before the TWO ABU SAYYAF BANDITS and assorted ammunition, Arevalo Highly secure, the ePassport intended date of travel. WERE KILLED AND A TER- said. RORIST CAMP was overran in "As long as the group of Malik the people of Sulu has necessitated ber of high-profile attacks, including two skirmishes with Marine forces and Igasan roams in Southern Tal- the conduct of these surgical, intelli- kidnapping and bombing. The in southern Philippine island ipao, progress in the area will never gence-driven military operations Philippine military estimates the Abu province of Sulu, a military set in," said Col. Romeo Tanalgo, against these lawless elements," Sayyaf, which has links with exter- spokesman said today. commander of the 2nd Marine added Tanalgo. nal terrorist organizations such as Quoting belated reports from atrocities of the lawless groups, re- Brigade. Abu Sayyaf was founded in the al-Qaeda, has about 400 members the military's Joint Task Force ported to the Marines that Malik "The quest for development for 1990s and had perpetrated a num- currently. (www.philstar.com) Comet, Navy spokesman Lt. Col. and his cohorts have been impair- Edgard Arevalo said four Marine ing humanitarian missions in Tali- soldiers were also wounded in pao and Maimbung," said Arevalo. Tuesday's fighting in Talipao town, He was referring to the MNLF Sulu province. leader Habier Malik, who is said to The fighting was triggered by be in alliance with Abu Sayyaf the recent harassments of devel- leader Yasser Igasan, in the wag- opment projects in the province by ing the atrocities. the Abu Sayyaf and rogue Moro The first clash occurred on National Liberation Front (MNLF) Tuesday morning when forces from elements, prompting the civilians to the Marine Battalion Landing Team report their movement to the mili- 3 intercepted the evading Abu tary, Arevalo said. Sayyaf and MNLF rebels, Arevalo "Helpless civilians, tired of the said. The second clash occurred in Tourists Increase in First 5 Months - DOT percent, respectively. Tourists visiting Boracay Island Paolo ROMERO by / posed of the Chinese mainland, from January to May increased by Thursday, June 24, 2010 Japan and South Korea as well as 12.15 percent with foreign visitors MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) – the regions of Hong Kong and Tai- staying in hotels and resorts climb- TOURIST VOLUME IN THE wan, is the major source market, ing 26 percent. PHILIPPINES' 13 MAJOR accounting for 41. 78 percent of its The country will boost con- DESTINATIONS from January to total visitors. struction of tourist facilities to cope May totaled 3.65 million, up by 5.37 Tourists to Cebu, the country's with growing tourists. By the end of percent over last year's figure, the second largest city, grew by 4. 34 2010, 80 new accommodation fa- Department of Tourism (DOT) said percent, or 734,531 visitors in the cilities are expected to have today. first five months of 2010, providing opened, increasing the available Of the total number, foreign impetus for greater public and pri- rooms in select destinations by tourists to key destinations in- vate sector investments in infra- 3,743. creased by 12.81 percent, while the structure and tourism related By 2011 and 2012, additional number of domestic tourists posted facilities. 3,539 and 1,142 rooms will be only 2.12 percent, the DOT said in Visitors in Cebu accounted for available as 57 new accommoda- a statement. a 20 percent share of the total tion facilities will commence oper- Metro Manila is the leading tourist volume in major destinations ations. These new investments destination with a share of 23.2 during the period under review. are anticipated to generate addi- percent, or 848,518 tourists staying South Korea and Japan are the tional 17,782 jobs in the accom- in accommodation facilities. leading source markets for Cebu modation sector, the DOT said. The East Asia market, com- with the share of 30 percent and 21 (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION JUNE 26, 2010 NEWS FEATURE 9 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 10 JUNE 26, 2010 RAIL TRANSIT UPDATE

Mayor Hannemann Announces Historic Milestone in Honolulu Rail Transit Project: Release of Final Environmental Impact • Using figures in the Final EIS, the proj- Statement ect team estimates the rail system will Mayor Mufi Hannemann on June 14 an- take approximately 40,000 cars off our nounced that the Federal Transit Adminis- roads every day in 2030. tration (FTA) has approved the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final Economic Impacts EIS) for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project. • Rail construction will employ about “I am so very proud to be part of this his- 10,000 workers in direct, indirect and toric day in Honolulu,” said Mayor Hanne- induced jobs every year. mann earlier this month. “With the release of the rail transit Final EIS, we are poised to Environmental Impacts move forward with rail transit, create jobs • Energy consumption will be reduced in and deliver long-term traffic relief to com- the future, as will air and water pollu- muters and businesses between West Oahu tion, because of rail. The rail project will and town.” reduce regional pollutant emissions be- “The document is the result of five years tween 4 and 5 percent, and decrease of public input, in-depth consultations with greenhouse gas emissions. stakeholders and meticulous technical re- search. With such a thorough planning The entire document is now posted on process, we are confident the document ac- the rail transit website: www.honolulutran- curately identifies environmental, community sit.org. It will be available at the City munic- and economic benefits and impacts of the ipal library and the office of the City’s rail system and proposed solutions,” Hanne- Department of Transportation Services. mann said. Copies will also be available at all Hawaii Mayor Hannemann said, “We delivered state public libraries. a copy of the Final EIS to the state Office of The City also plans to release a free Environmental Quality Control for review. DVD with the document and a video guide to After its review, that office will make a rec- the Final EIS. The DVD can be obtained by ommendation to the Governor on accept- contacting the rail project at 566-2299 or ance of the Final EIS.” [email protected]. The Honolulu Rail Transit Project is a “We’ve been able to enjoy this success 20-mile elevated rail system connecting East because it has been a community-wide col- Kapolei with Ala Moana Center. There are 21 laboration. So many people got on board stations in communities such as Waipahu, with this effort: the members of the Legisla- Pearl City, Aiea, Kalihi, Chinatown, down- ture who granted us the local funding mech- town and Kakaako. There are stations at ac- anism and have continually supported rail; tivity centers such as UH West Oahu, our Congressional delegation, who deliv- Leeward Community College, Pearl High- ered consistent support and appropriated lands, Pearlridge, Aloha Stadium, Honolulu federal funding; a City Council that provided International Airport and Honolulu Commu- input and leadership every step of the way; nity College. the news media; labor and business organ- Highlights of key benefits and impacts izations; the Obama administration, Federal identified in the Final EIS include: Transit Administration, and other federal partners that have helped us and pledged Ridership and Future Traffic Reduction funding; and others who joined hands to • The Final EIS anticipates weekday rail make this a reality for all of us.” ridership will be 116,300 passengers in “Now, with the support and cooperation 2030. of the state, the final piece can be put in • Rail transit will reduce traffic delay by place and we can break ground to bring to approximately 18 percent in 2030 com- pass what the people of Oahu voted for in pared to conditions if the rail system is 2008 – a rail transit system that we need not built. and want.” HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION JUNE 26, 2010 PHILIPPINE NEWS 11 ADB Mulls $1-Billion Loan Package for RP by Donnabelle GATDULA / orities,” Hasnie said. Philippines, you have all the neces- “From an initial target of $1 bil- sources of power,” said Olivier Car- Thursday, June 24, 2010 Hasnie said the Philippine gov- sary parameters for promoting re- lion a year between 2008 and 2012, duner, mission director for USAID’s ernment has already secured a newable energy: a very high we are now targeting $2 billion a regional development for Asia. MANILA, Philippines - THE ASIAN $125-million Clean Technology electricity tariff; a lot of available re- year by 2013. Compared to the pub- ADB has announced a range of DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB), Fund (CTF) for various renewable newable energy; a very good regu- lic and private investments needed initiatives to bring down barriers- one of the Philippines’ largest multi- energy projects such as solar, wind latory framework. If the country by countries in the region, this is a such as price and policy issues-that lateral creditors, plans to put up and hydroelectric. wants to reduce its reliance on im- very small drop in a big bucket. prevent the wide-scale adoption of about $1 billion in financing to sup- “On the renewable energy side, ported fossil fuel, obviously it has to Thus, it is particularly necessary to low-carbon and clean-energy tech- port the country’s energy efficiency as I was explaining, we will be look- save energy by way of energy effi- attract a vast amount of private in- nologies in the Asia and Pacific re- and renewable energy development ing at solar. You got already $125 ciency, and look at alternative and vestment to our region,” the ADB gion. initiatives in the medium-term, a million support from us from the indigenous sources of energy the chief said. These include ADB’s Asia Solar bank official said yesterday. Clean Technology Fund. We are country has - hydro, wind, geother- “It is a long-standing ADB pol- Energy Initiative (ASEI) that aims to In an interview with reporters looking at some hydropower and mal, etc,” he said. icy to bridge funding gaps through identify and develop large -capacity on the sidelines of the Asia Clean wind in that portfolio, maybe we’ll The ACEF is held annually to public private partnerships. In this solar projects that will generate Energy Forum (ACEF), Sohail Has- work with the private sector. On en- discuss technology transfer and fi- case, the role of governments is 3,000 megawatts (MW) of solar nie, senior energy specialist in ergy efficiency, we are looking at nance in a range of areas including clear- to craft the necessary policies power by 2012. ADB’s Southeast Asia Department, maybe large scale air-conditioning energy efficiency, renewable energy, and regulation to facilitate the tran- ADB, based in Manila, is dedi- said they are now working closely use in public offices and others, by access to energy for the poor and sition to low carbon development.” cated to reducing poverty in Asia with various government agencies reducing air-conditioning consump- climate change. The forum is now The five-day forum is organized and the Pacific through inclusive to firm up the loan package. tion. We are looking at how to pro- on its fifth year. by ADB and the United States economic growth, environmentally “We have worked with your mote energy efficiency in “Building on our substantial re- Agency for International Develop- sustainable growth, and regional in- government and agencies and we refrigerators. We’ll be looking at do- sponse to climate change, we are ment (USAID), with assistance from tegration. are looking at financing up to a bil- mestic fan (how to use it efficiently committed to sharpening our focus the World Resources Institute In 2009, it approved a total of lion dollars with our co-financing and make people aware of those on technology to meet the new (WRI), and sponsorship by the gov- $1.6 billion in financing operations partners for the Philippines on its things),” he said. needs of our developing member ernments of Australia, Japan, Nor- through loans, grants, guarantees, a energy efficiency and renewable en- Hasnie said there are growth countries,” ADB president Haruhiko way, Spain and Sweden. trade finance facilitation program, ergy programs in the next three to areas in the renewable energy sec- Kuroda said. “The Asia-Pacific region has equity investments, and technical four years. So we are waiting for the tor that need to be fully tapped. In his speech, Kuroda pointed tremendous potential for deploy- assistance projects. ADB also mobi- new government for us to engage “Renewable energy is an area out that ADB had increased its own ment of clean energy as well as a lized co-financing amounting to $3.2 and align our priorities with their pri- that will grow. And I think in the targets for clean energy investment. critical need to transition to cleaner billion. (www.philstar.com)

is to put the country as one of the and sustained upsurge in invest- Gov’t. Unveils Medium-Term major investments destinations in ments in the years to come, Lapus Asia. It is envisioned to increase said. They are namely agro-indus- Investment Promotion Plan the investments level redounding try, BPO/IT services, electronics/ to more jobs and higher returns, semiconductors, energy/renew- by Mayen JAYMALIN / (PIPP)," was compiled by the inflow of investments while creat- he added. able energy, logistics hub, mining, Thursday, May 27, 2010 country's network of Investments ing a synergy among IPAs for its The PIPP outlined eight key shipbuilding and tourism. MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - Promotion agencies (IPAs), cover- focused promotional approaches sectors primed for an immediate (www.philstar.com) THE PHILIPPINES UN- ing the period from 2010 to 2014. in the next five VEILED A MEDIUM- TERM na- It designs to lay down the ground- years," said Philip- tional investment promotion plan work for sustainable investments pine Trade Secre- at a press launch held here today and ensuring favorable business tary and Board of to accelerate capital inflows into climate in the Philippines. Investment Chair- the country. "With the PIPP, we see an en- man Jesli Lapus. The plan, called "the Philip- hancement of the country's com- The PIPP's pine Investments Promotion Plan petitiveness and the increased foremost objective RP Needs $100 Billion for Climate Change Adaptation

by Paolo ROMERO / Thursday, June 24, 2010 Secretary Heherson T. Alvarez told reporters. The Manila-based lender has doubled MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - THE PHILIP- the allotment for climate change initiatives to PINES NEEDS TO SPEND around $10 bil- $2 billion a year for its developing member lion annually over the next decade for climate countries from 2008 to 2012. change adaptation, the country's Climate Of the $2 billion allotted, ADB said it has Change Commission said yesterday. already approved funding of around $250 mil- "For climate change adaptation, we only lion for the Philippines for next year. know figures for the coming five to 10 years. The loans can be tapped by private The estimate is $100 billion. This is for the pe- sector companies that are looking for fi- riod from 2010 to 2020. (We can raise these nancing for green technology or simply funds through a) partnership with (Asian De- green projects that focus on renewable en- velopment Bank) but we hope there will be ergy sources like wind, ocean, and solar other independent sources," Climate Change power. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 12 PHILIPPINE NEWS JUNE 26, 2010 GMA Allies Start Defecting to LP Bayan Welcomes CHR by Paolo ROMERO / parties like the Nationalist People’s Original LP members, of Thursday, May 27, 2010 Coalition and Nacionalista Party course, will have priority in vital and Head's Appointment to MANILA, Philippines - ALLIES OF that have agreed to form a coalition juicy committees, among them the statement. OUTGOING PRESIDENT AR- with Aquino’s party. committees on appropriations, ac- DOJ Reyes said the DOJ has been ROYO have started to leave the It was earlier reported that counts, justice, defense and even previously used by the Arroyo gov- by Dennis CARCAMO / once formidable ruling party Lakas- Lakas originals, led by Albay Rep. members of the Commission on ernment to persecute the so-called Thursday, June 24, 2010 Kampi-CMD and have defected to Edcel Lagman, would comprise the Appointments. enemies of the state and its critics, the Liberal Party (LP) of incoming minority in the House, which in- MANILA, Philippines – Militant citing the case of rebellion filed president Benigno Aquino III, which cludes Mrs. Arroyo, incoming con- PACQUIAO MIGHT JOIN LP group Bayan welcomed the im- against 50 people, including repre- will soon be the majority party in the gresswoman of the second district Filipino world boxing champion pending appointment of Commis- sentatives of party-list groups and House of Representatives. of Pampanga. Manny Pacquiao, who was elected sion on Human Rights (CHR) activists in 2006. Re-elected Quezon Rep. Candidates for speaker need congressman of Sarangani, may chairperson Leila de Lima to the De- “If de Lima brings the same grit Lorenzo Tañada III, who is also LP the vote of a majority of the 270- be one of the 40 or so lawmakers partment of Justice (DOJ) in the in- and determination to defend human spokesman, confirmed that 30 to member House. Lakas-Kampi- who have defected from their party coming Aquino administration. rights to the DOJ, then that would be 40 Lakas-Kampi congressmen CMD used to be the biggest power and will soon be joining the LP. “De Lima’s appointment can be a truly positive development, a far would take their oath as LP mem- bloc in the House. An LP leader who refused to an opportunity to review the cases cry from the DOJ we have seen for bers on Friday at the LP headquar- Tañada clarified, however, that be quoted hinted that Pacquiao of many political prisoners who the last nine years,” Reyes said. ters in Cubao, Quezon City. there is no commitment or prom- might be among the LP’s newest faced persecution during the Arroyo During her stint in the CHR, De Tañada said both Aquino and ises to lawmakers who have joined members. “Pacquiao is among regime’s all-out war against ac- Lima spearheaded the investigation Quezon City representative-elect the alliance with LP. those expected to show up on Fri- tivists. This should include the case of the abduction and torture of Fil- Feliciano Belmonte Jr., who will He said the new members day (for the LP oath taking)” of the Morong 43 who were arrested ipino-American Melissa Roxas, the most likely be the next Speaker, should respect the decision of the Pacquiao ran under the banner without a valid warrant and who arrest and torture of the 43 health welcomed this development. LP and the new speaker in desig- of the Nacionalista Party of defeated were arraigned by a prosecutor from workers in Morong, Rizal, the Am- Sources say Belmonte’s bid nating committee chairmanships, presidential bet Sen. Manny Villar. the DOJ despite the many legal de- patuan massacre, and the military’s for speaker is supported by 165 which will also be consulted with (www.philstar.com) fects of the arrest,” Bayan secretary use of the “orders of battle” against congressmen from LP and other president-elect Aquino. general Renato Reyes Jr. said in a militants. (www.philstar.com) New Witness to Further Pin Down Ampatuans Aurea CALICA by / bomb or even a nuclear bomb that said. “He has been a trusted aide in “Based on his statement, he Wednesday, May 26, 2010 would wipe out whatever defense the Ampatuan household.” claimed the Ampatuans wanted to DAVAO CITY , Philippines — the Ampatuans have.” He was puzzled how the wit- kill him because he was the only MAGUINDANAO GOVERNOR- Mangudadatu, whose wife and ness, who is in charge of preparing one left who knew too much about ELECT Esmael Mangudadatu will two sisters were among those killed and serving food for the Ampatuan the family’s affairs, including the present a new witness to pin down in the massacre, said the 27-year- patriarch, was able to get his num- massacre,” he said. members of the family of former old witness is highly credible, es- ber, he added. Prime suspect Andal Ampatuan Jr. Maguindanao governor Andal Am- pecially since he has been with the Mangudadatu said the witness STATE OF EMERGENCY has reprimanded a state prosecu- patuan Sr. in the murder of 57 peo- Ampatuans since he was 11 years reportedly escaped from the Am- TO CONTINUE IN tor in Davao who administered the ple, among them 30 journalists, in old. patuan household after he over- MAGUINDANAO recantation of two witnesses in the Maguindanao on Nov. 23 last year. “This new witness will tell the heard some family members President Arroyo has decided Maguindanao massacre. “The testimony of our new wit- truth about what has been happen- talking about the plans of a certain to continue the state of emergency In a memorandum, Agra gave ness is so explosive,” he said. ing within the Ampatuan family on “Amira,” one of the children of Am- in Cotabato City, Maguindanao and State Prosecutor Jose Tadeo “It would be like a howitzer the very day of the massacre,” he patuan, to have him killed. Sultan Kudarat a week before she Sayson 72 hours to explain why he steps down from office, Mala- should not be administratively pe- cañang said yesterday. nalized for his failure to report Executive Secretary Leandro about the affidavits of recantation of Mendoza said the Cabinet cluster Police Officer 1 Anwar Masukat on security recommended the ex- and Moghira Hadja Angguial. tension of the state of emergency Agra said the two affidavits in the three provinces during a caught prosecutors off guard when meeting in Malacañang on Tues- they were presented by defense day. lawyers during trial. “There is still violence, threats “No coordination or notification to lives and property (in the three to the panel members and/or this provinces) so we saw the need to Department appears to have been employ the forces of government made on your part,” he said. for security,” Mendoza told a news “Your reported actuation, if briefing when asked why the decla- true, undermines the prosecution of ration was extended. this national interest case. “There is still a situation that “It casts serious doubt on the government forces need to ad- integrity of the prosecution service dress.” and erode the people’s trust in gov- It would be up to president- ernment. elect Benigno Aquino III to lift the “Evidently, the same could state of emergency, Mendoza said. constitute serious misconduct “I think it’s now really up to the which is prejudicial to the best in- courts to finish the case,” he said. terest of the service.” Records show that Sayson ad- AGRA REPRIMANDS ministered the affidavits of Masukat PROSECUTOR last Jan. 3 and of Angguial last Feb. Justice Secretary Alberto Agra 22. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION JUNE 26, 2010 LEGAL NOTES 13 Family Preference Cut-off Dates should complete their documentary Mexican 3rd preference visa Rapidly Move Up requirements for their immigrant numbers continues to be unavail- visa or adjustment of status applica- able while India’s 3rd preference are in the U.S. may be able to file Philippine 2B applicants whose tions. The Department of State has skilled workers advances only by 1 their adjustment of status and em- lawful permanent resident petition- said that if the demand for visa num- month. ployment authorization applications ers have become U.S. citizens are bers increases, the movement of Based on current demands, the while those who are processing their automatically reclassified under the the cut-off date would slow or stop. Department of State projects that by immigrant visa applications abroad 1st preference resulting in a much The trend in the employment- September 2010 which is the end of may be scheduled for visa interview. longer wait. They can avoid this by based 3rd preference category is the current fiscal year, the worldwide The advance in the cut-off dates Reuben S. opting out to remain under the 2B different. The demand for visa num- cut-off dates (including Philippines) by for Philippine applicants are as fol- preference. bers continues to be heavy and for the employment-based 3rd pref- SEGURITAN lows: 1st preference – 5 ½ months Since April 2010, the Philippine therefore the cut-off dates have erence will be June through Sep- (September 1, 1995); 2A preference family-based preferences have barely advanced. tember 2004. The cut-off date for he July 2010 Visa Bulletin – 6 months (July 1, 2008); 2B prefer- jumped considerably as follows: 1st The July 2010 worldwide (ex- China will be October through De- shows significant advances in ence – 12 months (March 1, 2000); preference – 18 months; 2A prefer- cept for India and Mexico) cut-off cember 2003 while India’s will be T the family-based preference 3rd preference – 12 months (May 1, ence – 25 months; 2B preference – date for 3rd preference skilled work- February 2002. categories. The worldwide cut-off 1993); and 4th preference – 12 17 ½ months; 3rd preference – 12 ers and professionals advances by dates move up by several months months (April 1, 1989). months; and 4th preference – 19 7 weeks (August 15, 2003) while from those indicated in June 2010 as Benefiting the most under this REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been prac- months. that of the 3rd preference other follows: 1st preference – 7 months latest development are the appli- The big jump in the family- ticing law for over 30 years. For further in- workers category remains un- formation, you may call him at (212) 695 (April 1, 2005); 2A preference – 6 cants under the 2B, 3rd and 4th based preferences is attributed to changed (June 1, 2001) as it has 5281 or log on to his website at www.seguri- months (July 1, 2008); 2B preference preferences. the very low level of demand for visa been since October 2009. tan.com – 5 ½ months (May 1, 2003); 3rd The 2B preference refers to the numbers in the last 1 ½ years. The preference – 2 ½ months (Septem- unmarried sons and daughters (21 U.S. Department of State has in- ber 1, 2001); and 4th preference – 4 years or older) of lawful permanent creased the pace in an attempt to months (January 1, 2001). residents. The 3rd preference refers generate demand so that the annual Applicants who have a priority to the married sons and daughters numerical limit of 226,000 may be date earlier than the abovemen- of U.S. citizens. The 4th preference utilized. tioned dates may be allotted visa refers to brothers and sisters of U.S. Applicants whose priority dates numbers starting July 1. Those who citizens. are earlier than the cut-off dates PHILIPPINE NEWS FEATURE Lola Filomena, High School Sophomore their classmates enjoy listen- by Eva VISPERAS / ing to Lola Filomena’s life sto- Thursday, June 24, 2010 ries during their free time. URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan , “Her stories inspire us,” Philippines – FILOMENA Napalit said. ZAMORA IS A DILIGENT Princess Calidro, another SOPHOMORE student at the seatmate, said Lola Filomena Anonas National High School in is very kind, sharing her baon this city, sometimes going to school and even money with her with goats, puppies and chicks in classmates during lunchtime. Filomena Zamora takes down notes tow because no one would take in class at the Anonas National High School in Urdaneta. care of them at home. She raises REAL CLASSROOM these animals for her schooling and Milo said Lola Filomena prefers local and national television. everyday expenses. to be in a real classroom than enroll Mayor Amadeo Perez Jr. said, She puts the animals in a big under the Alternative Learning Sys- “The old lady’s story is inspiring - basket, each with a diaper so the tem (ALS) of the Department of Ed- that age is not a hindrance to ac- droppings would not foul up the ucation. quire an education. I hope this will school. Under ALS, over-age students be inculcated into the minds of our Her classmates call her Lola or dropouts who decide to go back young people, for them to follow her Filomena, and she is 72 years old. to school undergo tests to determine good example.” She was featured in The STAR their grade or year level. Lola Filomena did not plant on when she graduated from elemen- Lola Filomena said elementary going to high school after her ele- tary last year. was quite easy but high school is an mentary graduation but her teach- Perseverance is just one of the entirely different thing. ers, principal and supervisor things that her classmates admire in “It’s difficult but I’m coping,” she encouraged her to continue study- Lola Filomena. said. ing. Her teacher Barbara Milo said “I feel more relaxed in school Although she is encountering her age doesn’t prevent her from re- but my brain is being tortured,” she some difficulties, Lola Filomena said lating to the subjects being taught in added, laughing. she looks forward to the day when school. She had joined two camping she would finish high school. “She is very familiar with the activities of the Girl Scouts, of which “Maybe by that time, all my rel- use of maps and was much ap- she is a member, and her class- atives would again attend my grad- plauded when she recied in class on mates and fellow girl scouts enjoyed uation the way they did when I this,” Milo said. the food she prepared for them. finished elementary two years ago. Lola Filomena also gamely They came in two vans and one FAVORITE CLASSMATE joins other school activities like cook bus,” she said. Lola Filomena’s favorite class- fests and earthquake drills. Lola Filomena used to take her mate, Wendell John Antolin, helps granddaughter Joana, then in grade her with their lessons, copying notes DARLING OF THE PRESS 1, to a school near their home. Then from the blackboard into her note- Even the media have become one day, she decided to enroll, too. book when her fingers become stiff fans of Lola Filomena. Grandmother and granddaughter from writing too much. Apart from The STAR, Lola later became schoolmates. Her seatmate Len Napalit said Filomena has also been featured in (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 14 MAINLAND NEWS JUNE 26, 2010 PNB Teams With Western Union in Money Transfer mirrors countries popular with Fil- and global customers as we con- Agreement ipinos working and living abroad tinually enhance the portfolio of fi- permanently, including Austria, nancial services offered to our PHILIPPINE NATIONAL Canada, France, Germany, Guam, customers,” says Eugene Acevedo, BANK, the Philippines’ largest off- Hong Kong, Japan, Italy, Spain, President and CEO of PNB. shore bank network, and Western Singapore, United Kingdom and Adding an iconic Filipino bank Union, a leader in global payment the U.S. to Western Union’s global network services, recently announced an Bringing together PNB and of 420,000 agent locations in over agreement to offer Western Union Western Union gives consumers, 200 countries and territories is of Money Transfer services at 311 especially Filipinos, the added strategic significance, particularly PNB branches in the Philippines by comfort of familiarity of a home- with the Philippines being the fourth July 2010 and at 87 offices in 12 grown bank to go with Western largest remittance-receiving coun- In the photo (from left to right): Western Union managing director and senior countries worldwide. Union’s values of convenience, re- try in the world, Drina Yue, manag- vice president for Asia Pacific Drina Yue, Western Union senior vice president for PNB will offer Western Union liability and speed when sending ing director and senior vice Pacific & Indochina Patricia Riingen, PNB director Dr. Lucio Tan, and PNB president & CEO Eugene Acevedo officiated the signing ceremony in Manila, the Money Transfer services across money to family and loved ones. president, Western Union Asia Pa- Philippines, on May 25, 2010. three continents in 13 countries. “Our agreement with Western cific. With an extensive network in the Union strengthens PNB as the “Offering Western Union Philippines as well as strengthens mestic branches, 402 ATMs and Philippines, PNB’s global footprint bank of choice for both our local Money Transfer services through our rural presence mirroring PNB’s 108 overseas branches and offices. PNB locations reinforces our con- equally weighted urban and rural Western Union has over 6,800 sumer value propositions of con- footprint.” agent locations in the Philippines Ethnic Media in venient, reliable and fast money PNB is the Philippines’ fifth which enable consumers to avail transfer services across an unbeat- biggest private commercial bank in money transfer services from as far Arizona Unite Against able global network,” Yue says. “It terms of assets and deposits as of north as Basco, Batanes, to as far Immigration Law also expands our network in the December 31, 2009. It has 324 do- south as Bongao in Tawi-Tawi. ARIZONA ETHNIC MEDIA tives from ethnic media and com- US MCC Wants Assurance OUTLETS FOR THE FIRST munity advocacy organizations TIME published a joint editorial con- stressed the need to work together New Administration Will Fight demning SB 1070, the new immi- to oppose the bill and to cover its ef- gration law, and called on President fects on all of their communities. Corruption Barack Obama to take action to pro- U.S. Attorney General Eric tect the rights and civil liberties of Holder says the Obama administra- by Jose KATIGBAK / Arizona’s diverse communities. tion is looking into the constitution- Wednesday, June 29, 2010 The editorial, published in three ality of the law and a possible WASHINGTON – THE US MIL- languages by 17 ethnic media out- federal lawsuit against it. Secretary LENNIUM CHALLENGE lets across the state and produced of State Hillary Clinton said in an in- CORP. has said it wants an as- in association with New America terview with a TV station in Ecuador surance the incoming administra- Media (NAM), calls the new law that the Obama administration tion of president-elect Benigno “discriminatory” and “an affront to would be filing a lawsuit against Ari- Aquino III will abide by the MCC’s human dignity.” zona for its immigration law. ideals and principles, including Expected to go into effect at the New America Media, a national fighting corruption, before it forks end of July, SB 1070 will make it a association of ethnic media, has part- over a development grant of about state crime to be undocumented. nered with media across the country It said the board received an Manila. $500 million to the Philippines. Editors and producers from Ari- to help ethnic media cover immigra- update on discussions with “MCC is committed to lever- The grant will be spread over zona’s ethnic newspapers, radio tion issues in America’s diverse com- Aquino’s people on the proposed aging its assistance dollars to re- five years to finance major projects and TV stations say that the law is a munities, and to advocate for the compact program. duce poverty through sustained in the country to reduce poverty threat to all of their communities by rights of those communities. Last Informed sources said Troy economic growth. We will continue through economic growth. institutionalizing racial profiling and year, NAM partnered with 300 ethnic Wray, country director-Philippines, to effectively use our resources in The MCC Board chaired by creating a climate of fear. media across the country to publish a was in Manila last week for the this time of financial constraint to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham In a meeting with New America joint editorial calling for comprehen- talks. fulfill MCC’s mission and produce Clinton at a meeting here on Media last month, 50 representa- sive immigration reform. Outgoing President Arroyo tangible results,” said chief execu- Wednesday said in a statement it had hoped to sign the compact tive officer Daniel Yohannes in the expected to consider a compact or agreement with MCC before leav- statement. grant agreement with the Philip- ing office and her senior aides The Philippine compact pro- pines this year. “The Board reiter- were optimistic it would be done in posal focuses on a Secondary Na- ated its desire for a commitment April during her visit to Washington tional Development Roads (SNDR) by the new administration to the for a nuclear security summit. project, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahi- ideals and principles of MCC, in- But the MCC dashed her rapan-Comprehensive and Inte- cluding fighting corruption, and to hopes, deferring final considera- grated Delivery of Social Services, the compact’s objectives and im- tion of the agreement until a new and an Integrated Revenue infor- plementation,” the statement said. government was installed in mation system. 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