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PHL seeks review of UN peacekeeping guidelines after Golan controversyby Xianne Arcangel, GMA News | MANILA, 9/8/2014 Cate launches ‘Neighborhoods So what are you doing for the salvation — The Philippine government First’ Coalition has asked the United Nations of your soul? to review the principles and guidelines of its peacekeep- ing operations following the Sometimes I sit back and try to analyze my life. recent controversy involving “What have I done that benefi ted mankind?” I ask myself. Filipino troops stationed in Golan Heights. By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. In a letter sent to UN Publisher & Editor Secretary General Ban Ki- San Diego Asian Journal moon, Foreign Affairs Secre- The Original and First Asian Journal In America tary Albert del Rosario urged the UN to revisit its rules on peacekeeping to keep up with San Diego, California the “new threats” faced by SAN DIEGO, 9/5/2014 -- important to each neighbor- February 26, 2005 peacekeepers. Chris Cate, Candidate for San hood within District 6, and “The Philippines strongly Diego City Council District then help develop solutions proposes a revisit of the 6, announced the formation to solve those problems, the outstanding operational of the Neighborhoods First coalition is the fi rst of its kind and tactical issues [related Coalition last week. Designed (Continued on page 4) ’ve got a friend, a medical doctor, who is seeking a job in a Non-Governmental Or- to peacekeeping], includ- to identify the issues most ganization that would enable her to help the poor. Her children are all settled and she ing the UN’s command and Inow has the time and resources to pay back the community through public service. control vis-a-vis the safety I still don’t have the luxury of free time; I am still sending two of my three daugh- and security of peacekeepers Proud mother Lys Barawid ters to college. At this point in my life, I cannot afford to choose a job that would pay during kidnapping and siege honors her doctor son the bills and have a positive impact on the community. But I am not complaining. One incidents, the accountability of my happiest and most fulfi lling moments is when I am able to scrape enough money of UN peacekeeping mission to deposit in the bank accounts of my youngest daughters for their allowance and rent leaders for decisions made money for the month. Masaya ako kahit butas ang bulsa ko (I am happy although I ran during crisis operations, as out of money). well as the contingency plans I know we are lucky to fi nd fulfi llment in our jobs, especially if we work in our fi eld and procedures [in place] to of interest. That is what people strive to achieve in their “dream jobs.” But at some point address these situations,” Del in our life, especially at my age, people want to pay back society -- in my case, for the Rosario said in the letter. salvation of my soul. The correspondence with When my time comes, St. Peter might ask me what I’ve done that positively benefi t- Ban was read by Del Rosario ed the world before allowing me to enter the Gates of Heaven. I need to compile a list of during the budget briefi ng of good deeds. the Department of Foreign By Simeon G. Silverio, cessful Filipina American Affairs at the House of Repre- Asian Journal | SAN DIEGO, businesswoman in San Diego, Positive Contributions sentatives on Monday. 9/12/2014 -- Tomorrow, will host a dinner celebration The controversy erupted September 13, my kumadre, to honor her son, Dr. Edward Some of us are able to positively contribute to the society and at the same time fulfi ll earlier this month after several Lys Barawid, who is a suc- (Continued on page 6) our obligations to our families. A friend of mine is able to attend to the needs of his Filipino peacekeepers defi ed family, especially his ailing daughter, while at the same time doing volunteer works at an order from the commander Bar topnotchers pay it forward the “Tahanang Walang Hagdan (House without stairs)”. This charitable agency assists of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in before making their pile (Continued on page 2) Golan Heights at the height of a standoff with Syrian mili- tants. A Husband’s Musings on His Wife’s Battle with Breast Cancer The commander, Lt. Gen. By Joseph Roley-Arzaga Iqbal Singh Singha, supposed- ly wanted the Filipino troops As a parent volunteer at to lay down their fi rearms to my boys’ elementary school, I ensure the safety of Fijian frequently have children laugh peacekeepers seized by the at me and ask why I’m wear- rebels. ing a pink bracket or shirt. The UNDOF offi cial has For them pink isn’t a boy’s slammed the Filipino troops’ By Tarra Quismundo, wards of representing the gov- color. Perhaps when they are actions, calling their sub- Philippine Daily Inquirer | ernment in landmark court older they will understand I sequent escape an “act of MANILA, 9/7/2014 -- Many battles, while still getting wear it not as a fashion state- Left photo: My wife with her friend Janelle who was by her side throughout cowardice.” would sprint for the high pay some downtime—considered ment or because I look good the battle.. Right photo: My wife receiving a hand-made afghan blanket knitted The Philippine military, on and the perks of private law a luxury in the legal profes- in pink, but rather to show by a breast cancer survivor. the other hand, supported its practice. But for these bar sion. support for my wife who never endure the pain of being cover that lump is indescrib- troops’ actions. topnotchers, a fat paycheck Over the past two years, nine recent battles breast cancer. treated for breast cancer. The able. The sickening feeling would never match the re- (Continued on page 7) In all likelihood, I will fear you have when you dis- (Continued on page 10) (Continued on page 4)

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Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com September 12-18, 2014 I got frustrated when I realized that public parent of a battered child, Joshua. VAWA and private institutions like the Ford Founda- applies equally to women and men, and al- tion give millions of dollars worth of grants lows certain spouses, children and parents of Our Life & Times to public service agencies -- yet those money Legal Buzz U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green do not directly help the poor but are used card holders) to fi le a petition for themselves A Monthly Forum hosted by and for the Fili- to pay the salaries of the administrators and by Atty. Aurora Vega-Buzon Esq. without the abuser’s knowledge, to afford pino American Community of San Diego the researchers. Fortunately, my research on or give the battered spouse, child or parent sari-sari (retail) stores was published into a Law Offi ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega safety and independence from the abuser. book by the Ateneo University Press. It was www.ctvattys.com USCIS will not notify the abuser when a by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. a small consolation for my efforts. VAWA petition is fi led. Religious Book Publisher Read Atty. Aurora Vega’s previous articles by visiting If you are fi ling as a spouse, you will have Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our So that I wouldn’t be used as a propaganda our website at www.asianjournalusa.com to show that you were the abused spouse tool of the government martial law, I delib- of a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; website at www.asianjournalusa.com erately did not work for a newspaper. At that prove that you entered into the marriage in time they were all government controlled. good faith; and that you are of good moral I chose to work for a publisher of religious Permanent Resident Status for character. If you are fi ling as a parent, you and business books owned by the Opus Dei. will have to show that you are the parent of So what are you doing for the It was okay. Since I edited religious pam- a child who has been abused by your U.S. phlets and books, I was forced to read them. Battered Spouse, Child or Parent Citizen or Permanent Resident spouse. You By: Aurora Vega-Buzon, 9/12/2014 for the next fi ve days that she is at the (Continuedsalvation from page 1) of your soul? My religious faith was rekindled after years may also fi le if you are the parent of a U.S. Hopefully, this recognition will motivate the of liberal education at the U. P. It was also Martha, a live-in caregiver, and her 14 care home working. Her husband buys Citizen, and you have been abused by your disabled people especially other students to study harder, follow the Divine Guidance, since I met my future wife y/o son Joshua, were petitioned by her all their groceries and their personal own U.S. Citizen son or daughter. If you are those in wheelchairs in the example, and aspire for the scholarship. in that offi ce. She eventually brought me to spouse Gerry, who is a legal permanent necessities and every few months, some fi ling as a child, you may fi le if you are an Well, other than that, I guess I have to wait the United States and enabled me to escape resident (LPR). They have been married clothes for her and Joshua. They rarely abused child under 21, unmarried, and have Philippines. till I am done with family obligations to be the Marcos Dictatorship. been abused by your U.S. Citizen or Perma- Another, with his late wife, had adopted since December 2012 but due to lack go out because her husband says their in the same boat as that friend who plans to Dream of funds, were able to fi le their adjust- income is not enough to pay for their nent Resident parent or stepparent. a school in a barrio in the Philippines. He devote her time to public service. My dream is to become very rich, fi lthy VAWA recognizes all forms of abuse, not continues to send donations for the benefi t Non-Governmental Organizations rich, as they say. If I ever achieve that ment applications only in January 2013. rent, bills, Joshua’s school expenses and just physical abuse. Victims of economic, of the school children. Some of my friends I know what she means when she hoped lofty goal, I would form corporations in Martha and Joshua have been out of the monthly payments on “her” new emotional and psychological abuse have are involved in charitable endeavors through to work for an NGO to be able to help the poor countries to provide employment to status, as their tourist stays had expired car, which he drives. Gerry never gives recourse under the VAWA even if there is their civic organizations like the Lions poor. Non-Governmental Organizations thousands (if not millions) of people. As in December 2008. Since they got mar- Martha and Joshua money because he no physical abuse by the spouse. The abuse Club, Rotary, Jaycees and others. Another, are formed by those who can’t wait for the Confucius said, “Give a man a fi sh and he ried, Martha has always given her wages says Martha does not spend anything can be shown through control over and lack although still worrying about his mortgage, government to act and have taken it upon will eat for one day, teach him how to fi sh, of access to the family income, or limiting claims to have access with God and is propa- to her husband. She comes home only at the care home and Joshua walks to themselves to improve society. I had an he will eat for a lifetime.” for two days when she is off from work school. Joshua has told Martha that a spouse’s outside involvement – who s/he gating his faith through the Internet. experience of being in such a work situation. But I am getting old and running out of sees, talks to, what s/he does; or treating the Positive Deeds and her husband brings and picks her up Gerry slaps and shoves him every time When I graduated from college, I got a job time. I do not think I will be able to fulfi ll from the care home every week because Gerry gets upset with him – for forget- spouse as a servant; or making all the deci- Sometimes I sit back and try to analyze my as a public relations offi cer of a government my dream of getting rich, especially since I sions in the household - as in Martha’s case. life. “What have I done that benefi ted man- corporation through political connections. do not place bet in the lottery or gamble in she does not drive. When she is home, ting to throw the trash; not washing the Abuse can also be shown where the abusive kind?” I ask myself. Well, I am able to utilize The pay was high, but I was not fulfi lled. I the casinos. Martha does house chores because dishes immediately and one time, for spouse is involved in insulting, demeaning the talent that God gave me as a writer, but always woke up sweating in the morning, Some of my friends based in San Diego Gerry says that’s the only time she can breaking a plate. or “putting down” the other spouse, or mak- do my writings change the world for the worried about my lack of satisfaction. I and Los Angeles are already actively helping perform her “wifely” duties– cleaning Sarah arrived on a fi ancée visa in ing him/her feel guilty. There is also abuse better? I don’t think I am able to infl uence compensated by pursuing graduate studies the poor. Their common denominator is that the apartment, doing laundry, cook- March 2011 and married her fi ancé Leon where there is coercion, intimidation, or my readers to become better people, kahit for my M.A. in Communications as well as they are done sending their kids to school. ing food for her husband and Joshua in June 2011. Within two months from threats, like Sarah’s case. na panay ang sermon ko (even though I give an M.B.A. They regularly send donations to the Philip- If you or anyone you know is in an abu- unsolicited advises). The best I can do is to her arrival, she and Leon had their fi rst But when the dictator Ferdinand Marcos pines and conduct poor-oriented projects. argument and he slapped her. He cried sive relationship and you have not started or amuse and entertain them. declared martial law in the Philippines, I One, Mario Firme, plans to follow the completed your immigration applications, I have a small rental business, and all complain, but they do not give practical and apologized, promising not to do it knew I had to give it up because we were example of another friend to send a destitute solutions. Many Filipinos, especially those again, and she forgave him. As it turns consult an immigration attorney for a VAWA sometimes, I feel proud whenever a tenant being used as a tool in disseminating dis- student to school in the Philippines. The petition. Also, if you suffer from physical moves out and leaves me a nice note. Some in the U.S. have already given up. “We will out, Sarah and Leon have almost weekly information to the public. Pikit mata akong young man wants to stay in the Philippines just be Americans,” they say. One of them, I abuse, seek immediate help by calling 911 or of them say, “Thanks for your help, I hope nag-resign (I abruptly resigned) and worked for at least six months and plant crops in screaming and trashing bouts that their the National Domestic Violence Hotline at other landlords will be as good as you are.” admit shamefully, is me. apartment manager warned them they as a research associate in a poverty study the land that he inherited from his parents. But seeing my friend pursue public service 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TDD). I’ve had indigent tenants whom I’ve helped project of the Institute of Philippine Culture I asked him: “Is it really worth your time to will have to move out if another tenant The hotline has information about shelters, at a time when nobody would give them has opened my eyes. She has a green card at the Ateneo University. The pay was much do that? Are you going to earn more money that would enable her to retire in the United complains about them. Then on July mental health care, legal advice and other a roof over their head, and they expressed lower and the employment contract was only compared to what you earn as a bank consul- types of assistance. their gratitude. I hope I can use them as States. Yet she would rather stay in the 4th, they had another fi ght where Leon for one year. It was a stark contrast to my tant here in the U.S.? “ Philippines and help her countrymen. She pulled Sarah’s hair and punched her “references” when I apply for admission in secure and high-paying government job. He replied: “I want to prove to the people Atty. Aurora Vega-Buzon is a partner in heaven. just ignores the news about graft, corruption thighs several times. Their neighbor Associates over there that they will not go hungry if and anomalies in the government. I realized called 911 and the police came and ar- Chua Tinsay & Vega, A Professional Legal Medical Missions Among my associates were a Filipina they keep planting crops. There are a lot Corporation (CTV) - a full service law fi rm Every July my siblings and I set up a that if people will stop complaining and rested Leon and fi led a police incident Anthropologist with a Ph.D. degree from the of idle lands in the Philippines that are not just follow her example by simply work- with offi ces in San Francisco, San Diego and medical mission in our barrio in the prov- University of Chicago who married a com- being used!” report taking pictures of Sarah’s already Philippines. The information presented in ince. Two of my brothers and their wives are ing for the poor, eventually the Philippines swollen thighs. When Leon returned munist rebel; a Jesuit priest from Brooklyn, Patriotic Investments would change for the better. Many drops of this article is for general information only medical doctors. Together with our relatives New York with an MBA from the Univer- Even the business of selling Philippine after 2 days, he threatened Sarah that and is not, nor intended to be, formal legal and friends in the medical and related profes- water can fi ll up a pail. We cannot solve the if he is ever taken away by the police sity of the Philippines; a student activist, properties in America has a public service problems in the world once and for all. The advice nor the formation of an attorney-cli- sions, they provide free medical service to and a scion of the rich Lopez Family in the implication. Although the commission is again, he will not fi le the spouse petition ent relationship. Call or e-mail CTV for an the poor in the area. Whenever I am not best that we could to is to contribute in our country. good, some proponents say that they are small way. That way, we can really make a for her so she can be deported. in-person or phone consultation to discuss physically able to help (since I live in the We rented a barong-barong (shanty) in a motivated to do so not because of the money, your particular situation and/or how their U.S.,) I send a hundred dollar contribution difference. Both Martha and Sarah can fi le self-peti- squatter area and interviewed the poor on but because they would like the Filipino In the meantime, I need to go back to tions as battered spouses under the Violence services may be retained at (415) 495-8088; to feed the volunteers and another hundred how they cope with poverty. Iyong iba, para Americans to invest in the Philippines by (619) 955-6277; [email protected] dollars for medicine. work. I still have my children’s allowance Against Women Act (VAWA). Moreover, makatikim ng butter, bumibili ng isang hiwa, buying property. The so-called “patriotic and rent money to pay. - AJ under VAWA, Martha can also fi le as the During the last medical mission, I hap- parang isang blade na pang-ahit (to be able investments.” If they do so, the buyers would pened to be in the Philippines and I met the to have a taste of butter, some buy a slice not only have good investments in real estate principal in the elementary school of the like a razor blade, so thin that it is almost and a place to retire or vacation, but their barrio. I asked her if $100 would go a long translucent). money will also generate employment for the way in helping a student. She said yes, so After the project, we conducted an Filipinos and boost related businesses such I volunteered to donate $100 every year to experiment. We gave a few of the poor fi fty as construction and other services. the valedictorian of their graduating class as pesos (quite big at that time) to see whether National Pastime scholarship prize in memory of our parents. they would use the money to improve their We often lament the graft and corruption The pictures of the awardees will be dis- lot. Most of them just spent the money on in the Philippines. Like politics, it is our played in the school corridor with the head- petty luxury items, not investing in a small national pastime. There are many websites line “Silverio Scholarship Awardees” for ten enterprise that could improve their economic with Filipino members who keep talking years, which was the term of our agreement. situation. about the corruption in the Philippines. They September 12-18, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 Lifestyle AARP Presents Caregiving Dahil AARP’s Ideas@50+ Expo engages boomers in the art of graceful living Mahal Kita (Because I Love You) 3-Day Expo on Health+Technology+Empowerment kicks off with “Dahil Mahal Kita”a documentary on caregiving in the Asian Pacifi c Islander culture

AARP Community Ambassador retired Maj. Gen. Tony Taguba during the fi lm- ing of AARP’s documentary Caregiving Dahil Mahal Kita (Because I Love You). Documentary Short Film Narrated by Filipino American journalist Lloyd LaCuesta, Caregiving Tells the Story of Family Dahil Mahal Kita (Because I Love You) Caregiving in the Filipino features three fi rsthand accounts of fam- American Community ily caregiving: • Retired Maj. Gen. Tony Taguba’s WASHINGTON, D.C., September father escaped the Bataan death march 8, 2014 – AARP’s new documentary in 1942 and joined the Filipino resis- Caregiving Dahil Mahal Kita (Because tance against Japanese occupiers in I Love You) presents the traditions and WWII. Long after his father’s military challenges of family caregiving in the career ended, the war hero suffered from Filipino American community through dementia, and Gen. Taguba’s family re- the eyes of three individuals with unique lationships were tested when the parent/ caregiving stories. The ten-minute child roles were reversed. documentary was produced by AARP • Dolores Velasco, a former nun, to help families start an often diffi cult became a caregiver to her husband Pete but vital conversation about caregiving. Velasco. As a young man, Pete was one AARP premiered the documentary at its of the thousands of Filipino workers Ideas@50+ National Event & Expo at who walked off the grape farms of the San Diego Convention Center last Delano, California, during the 1965 week for members of the Asian Ameri- harvest season. When Mexican workers can and Pacifi c Islander community in began crossing the picket lines, Pete and Southern California. other Filipino organizers met with Cesar “We produced Caregiving Dahil Ma- Chavez and persuaded him to join what hal Kita (Because I Love You) to help would become the United Farm Workers families start the diffi cult conversations (UFW). The Delano grape strike is often around caregiving for their loved ones,” associated with Chavez and Mexican said Daphne Kwok, AARP Vice Presi- workers, but it was started by Filipinos, dent of Multicultural Markets and En- and Peter Velasco was a major leader in gagement, Asian American and Pacifi c the movement. After Pete was diagnosed Islander Audience. “The documentary with cancer, Dolores devoted herself to is a starting point for candid discussions his every need. about the needs of our family members, • Leo Duran is separated by eight the importance of pre-planning and so- thousand miles between his home in lutions available, and how to cope with the United States and his family in the day-to-day decisions required to care for Philippines. Although he works two jobs a loved one at home, whether they live nearby or far away.” (Continued on page 6) Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com September 12-18, 2014 Health and Wellness Laughter is the What you need to know about Hepatitis B FDA OKs insom- PHL seeks Philstar.com | MANILA, 9/2/2014 is usually caused by the complications “This is what the B Positive cam- (Continued from page 1) best antidote -- Councilor Charisse Abalos sits down from liver cancer or liver cirrhosis. It paign is fi ghting against misconcep- nia, cancer drugs with one of the attendees who is getting is the young who are most susceptible tion, stigma and discrimination. Lack Meeting with Ban her blood taken during the launch of the to Hepatitis B, affecting people ages 20 of knowledge leads to negativity, that’s During Monday’s budget briefi ng, Del to depression Rosario said he and other foreign minis- LAUGHINGLY YOURS By Elvie B Positive movement in Mandaluyong to 49. There are up to 12,000 Overseas why we want to address the negativity City. The project aims to raise aware- Filipino Workers who are rejected from by championing positivity. Let’s all be ters from Southeast Asian countries are Estavillo, Philstar.com | MANILA, set to meet with Ban on September 25 to 8/26/2014 -- ness of Hepatitis B and its impact on the going abroad every year because they positive,” says Councilor Abalos. lives of Filipinos. test positive. There is a lot of misunderstanding discuss concerns related to the peace- The author Elvie Estavillo doing keeping mission in Golan Heights. Hearty Laughter Yoga with the hilarious MANILA, Philippines - Last July 30, According to Dr. Ira Yu, a consultant and discrimination that comes along a few days after World Hepatitis Day, with the National Kidney and Transplant with the disease. The B Positive cam- “I [will] request a pull-aside meeting healing doctors of the Philippine Col- with him to discuss the letter I’ve sent lege of Chest Physicians at Edsa Shang Mandaluyong became the fi rst city in Institute, “Hepatitis does not only affect paign is about three things: Be certain, the Philippines to initiate the B Positive Filipinos. There are roughly four million get tested. Be Optimistic. Be Support- him after the conclusion of the episode Depression, according to recent stud- [involving] the Filipino peacekeepers,” ies, is a leading cause of death in movement, an advocacy aimed at raising people around the world with chronic ive. proactive awareness towards Hepatitis Hepatitis B, though we (the Philippine To better understand Hepatitis B, one he told reporters at the sidelines of the this modern-super-fast-paced-highly- budget hearing. revolutionized-techie world we live in. B. The launch, which was held in the population) have a prevalence 16 per- needs to be tested. If you are tested posi- Mandaluyong City hall executive build- cent of having Hepatitis B.” tive, then be optimistic. You can still be By Gary Robbins | 9/8/2014 -- Among the “new threats” that Filipino The antidote to depression is a happy, A roundup of FDA news and informa- peacekeeping troops have to contend positive mindset. When one laughs, ing, included free testing of Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is not contagious. It can productive members of society. Manage Surface Antigen to some pre-registered be caught through blood exposure to the disease by taking medicines and ob- tion about pharmaceutical drugs. with is the presence of at least seven endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good The FDA recently approved drugs to Syrian rebel groups in the area of sepa- hormones, are released, making a person and walk-in residents. The event also someone who has it or through sexual serving proper hygiene so as not to pass included free seminars on the prevention intercourse, but not through contact with the disease to someone else. Lastly, be treat insomnia, late-stage cervical can- ration that the UNDOF monitors. feel good and happy. “A merry heart cer, skin infections and Gaucher disease. Israel captured Golan Heights from doeth good like a good medicine.” and management of Hepatitis B, as well saliva or through the air. The disease can supportive and help spread awareness. as consultations on what to do in case be managed through proper medicinal Belsomra (suvorexant) will be Syria in a 1967 war, and the countries The demise of Robin Williams made prescribed for people who have trouble technically remain at war. Syrian troops me realize how Laughter Yoga can you test positive for the disease. intake. The Mandaluyong campaign was “Those who are at high risk are those falling and staying asleep, a health are not allowed in an area of separation greatly help lift depression, which actu- 5 places issue that affects about 30 percent of under a 1973 ceasefi re formalized in ally is one of its major benefi ts. Laugh- spearheaded by Councilor Charisse Aba- who have high exposure to procedures (Continued from page 11) los who said, “The Be In campaign is or whose nature of work exposes them the general population. Drugs.com says 1974. ter Yoga works both ways – helps both Ride buses plying the Manila-Sta. that Belsomra, the fi rst in a new class of “The [peacekeepers’] original mission the participant and the one conducting it for societal infusion. We want to include to it,” shares Dr. Eva Maglonzo, execu- those who tested positive and are being tive secretary of the Philippine Acad- Cruz, Laguna route then exit at Pila sleep medications, will become avail- was to be in that separation area to pro- feel good, happy, positive and healthy. Junction at the National Highway. able to patients late this year or in early mote a ceasefi re between Israel and Syria. By learning to laugh, taking things we discriminated against – because they are emy of Family Physicians. Work that still part of society. And since they are involves contact with knives, razors or Travel time is about 2 hours depending 2015. But now we have seven militant groups cannot change right away in stride and on traffi c. The town center is shortly The FDA is expanding the use of the which have changed the equation. These learning to roll with the punches by one of us, we are also one with them.” other sharp objects, or being in a work- One in every eight Filipino adults has place where there’s a constant transfer reachable from here either by jeepney or widely-known cancer drug Avastin (be- are not states so we need to know how to focusing on the positive, beautiful side by foot for about fi ve minutes. vacizumab), allowing it to be prescribed deal with them,” Del Rosario said. of life, we become more appreciative of Hepatitis B and it kills more Filipinos of sexual fl uids, increase the risk of Silay City, Negros Occidental faster than HIV and other diseases. It contracting the disease. for patients with persistent, recurrent or Minimum defense position what and how we are. Grateful even as Dubbed as the Little Paris, Silay City late-stage cervical cancer. The agency In his letter, Del Rosario defended the we bear in mind that whatever chal- was named after Kansilay trees due to its estimates that about 12,300 American Filipino peacekeepers’ decision to defy lenges we face shall come to pass. That abundance in the area during the early days. women will be diagnosed with the Singha’s orders, saying their surrender There are more than thirty well-preserved trials and diffi culties, like rains and disease this year. was not a guarantee that the standoff with storms, are but passing seasons of life. ancestral homes here which have been declared as historical landmarks. Orbactiv (oritavancin) has been ap- the Syrian rebels will end. Laughter lifts the spirits. Couple this Similar to the coffee industry of Batangas, proved to treat adults who have acute “The Philippine government strongly with long, deep breathing and, voila, the advent of sugarcane plantations in Ne- bacterial skin and skin structure infec- believes that surrender will only further you feel better! Very often, on and off gros grew Silay City’s economy, giving rise tions. The FDA says that such infections endanger the lives of Philippine peace- my Laughter Yoga sessions, I am asked to its exuberant collection of old homes. One are typically caused by specifi c types keepers in that position and embolden if I get depressed and encounter prob- of the most famous of these homes is the of bacteria, including Staphylococcus [the rebels]… By retaining their arms, the lems, too. I reply I have no problems, Gaston Mansion or more popularly known as aureus. 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Twelve months later, farmers’ ban that passed the legislature before ered today to urge Gov. Jerry Brown’s investment boards and local businesses using them, the further behind we will landfi ll space. markets and other retailers would face Labor Day weekend will make Cali- approval of legislation by Senator Marty to strategically address critical employer fall.” the ban. fornia the fi rst state in the country to In San Diego, only Solana Beach has Block (D-San Diego) allowing Cali- demands across our state which will SB 850 supporters include AMVETS, The suite of local ordinances gave outlaw plastic grocery bags. a bag bill in effect. The city adopted its fornia’s community colleges to offer signifi cantly benefi t community college American Legion, the California State California legislators a clear idea of how Gov. Jerry Brown stated Thursday that ordinance in May 2012, and it took ef- four-year degrees. completion rates and meet future work- Commanders Veterans Council, the the bills would fare in practice, Padilla he expects to sign the new law, which fect later that year. Block, who authored SB 850, de- force demands in California, helping to California Association of County Veter- said. Cities including Los Angeles, San bans disposable plastic grocery bags The Solana Beach ban outlaws plastic scribed his measure as a jobs bill. “This keep our state competitive.” ans Service Offi cers and 24 community Jose and San Francisco reported signifi - starting in July 2015 and require stores bags at retail establishments including is landmark legislation that is a game Veterans groups are also supporting college districts including those in San cant declines in the amount of plastic to charge for paper bags. grocery stores, pharmacies and other changer for California’s higher educa- SB 850. Larry Blumberg, Executive Diego, Los Angeles, Napa, and Imperial bag litter in streets, creeks and storm The bill, SB 270, has been a long shops, eliminating much of the 6.5 mil- tion system and our workforce prepared- Director of the San Diego Military Ad- Counties. Business supporters include drains following their bag bans. time coming, following a line of similar lion single-use plastic bags that residents ness,” Block said. “SB 850 boosts the visory Council, said an estimated 15,000 CalChamber, the San Diego Regional With about a third of the state’s popu- legislation that failed to pass checkout previously used each year. focus of our community colleges on job young men and women transition from Chamber of Commerce, the San Jose lation now subject to local restrictions, in Sacramento. This one made the cut Although there was initial resistance training now when California faces a military service to civilian life in the Silicon Valley and Oceanside Cham- plastic bag use in California dropped by partly because local bag bans in Cali- from some customers, Assistant City major skills gap in our workforce.” San Diego region. “That’s why SDMAC bers of Commerce, the Silicon Valley more than half from a peak of about 30 fornia have been working smoothly for Manager Dan King said Solana Beach Currently only the University of Cali- is excited about the opportunity that Chamber Coalition and the California billion bags in 2006 to an expected 13 to years, said state Sen. Alex Padilla, who residents quickly adapted. fornia and the California State Univer- SB 850 brings to San Diego’s veterans’ Workforce Association. Also supporting 14 million bags this year, according to authored the legislation. “Like any major transition, it took sity systems may offer public four-year community,” Blumberg said. SB 850 are the California Community Californians Against Waste. “As time has gone on, there have some time for people’s behaviors to degrees. Block noted that by 2025 our Brown received SB 850 on Aug. 28 College Chancellor’s Offi ce and the But the local laws also created a been more cities and counties that have change,” he said in an e-mail to the state will need one million more adults and has 30 days to approve or veto California State University system. patchwork of regulations that was con- adopted similar laws at the local level,” U-T. “City Staff and dedicated com- with four-year degrees. “We need to use the bill. Block introduced SB 850 in Block’s measure received bipartisan fusing to retailers and the public alike. said Padilla, D-Los Angeles, who also munity volunteers spent countless hours all of California’s resources – including January, and it is the third time he has support in the Senate and no “NO” votes sponsored an earlier bill that failed to on outreach events and on educational Critics complained that local restrictions unfairly burdened grocers in areas covered our community colleges – to close that introduced similar legislation. in any committees. pass. “It’s a matter of public policy programs prior to the implementation of gap.” He added that more than 20 states “We’re in a different time now,” Block Block is chair of the Senate Budget trends. For those local jurisdictions, the ordinance to help ease the transi- by bans, diverting shoppers to neighboring cities. Confl icting local laws posed a host since 1970 already allow community said to explain why he believes his Subcommittee #1 which deals with which have had this in place for a cou- tion. The City received some complaints colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees. third attempt will succeed. “California education fi nancing and is a member of early in the adoption process but has of logistical and compliance challenges for ple of years, we can look to success.” grocery chains. “Community colleges are the work- is in a better position now to invest the Senate Education Committee. Prior California has 124 bag bans in place, not received a complaint within the past “From the start our industry’s only goal force engines for California's economy,” in closing our skills gap. We are in a to Block’s election to the Legislature, starting with San Francisco, which year.” has been attaining statewide consistency,” said San Diego Community Chancellor fast-paced race that we can’t afford to he served as president of the Board of passed the fi rst such an ordinance in Encinitas also passed a bag ban last Ronald K. Fong, president and CEO of the Constance Carroll, Ph.D. “It is impera- lose. Community colleges can help us Trustees of the San Diego Community 2007, according to the nonprofi t Califor- month, just before the state ban passed. California Grocers Association said in an tive for them to upgrade their programs meet the challenge. It’s wishful thinking College District and as a professor e-mail to the U-T. “Our multi-store operators nians Against Waste. SB270 will grandfather in existing local to prepare students for new job require- to believe we can meet the challenge and administrator at San Diego State Other large jurisdictions such as Los ordinances, but pre-empts any future are seeking one compliance standard while our single-store operators seek an even play- ments especially in fi elds where public of producing another 60,000 bachelor University. Angeles County and city, San Jose local bans. Encinitas’ rule eliminates universities do not offer the degree and Santa Barbara quickly followed. single-use plastic bags at large retail- (Continued on page 8) programs that are necessary.” For high school students, SB 850 presents additional opportunities and San Diego Diocese Bishop Cirilo Flores Dies at 65 options. “San Diego Unifi ed supports Customized Portfolio for YOUR Times of San Diego | SAN DIEGO, sive Cancer Center in Los Angeles. sity and earned a law degree at Stanford SB 850 and believes this pilot program 9/7/2014 — Bishop Cirilo Flores died On Wednesday the diocese announced University before attending seminary merits serious consideration,” said Saturday after a battle with cancer, San the cancer was “widespread, very school. Superintendent Cindy Marten. “On INCOME for LIFE Diego’s Catholic diocese announced. advanced and very aggressive” and that He spent almost two decades as a April 8, our Board of Education passed RETIREMENT Bishop Flores, 65, died at 2:47 p.m. Flores would be moved to the Nazareth priest in Orange County after being and adopted a resolution to support this Saturday at the Catholic-run Nazareth House for palliative care, designed to ordained in 1991. He was named an important new direction in California House in Mission Valley where he was relieve pain and stress during a serious auxiliary bishop in 2009 and a coadjutor higher education to expand college op- Annuity IRA / ROTH IRA. receiving care for prostate cancer, the illness. bishop in 2012. portunities for students in select fi elds.” diocese said in a statement. Tom Marti- “Unfortunately, Bishop Flores is not Flores also served on the U.S. Confer- Block’s proposal is a pilot program • is a Vehicle which provides a nez, Monsignor Steven Callahan and the a candidate for chemotherapy because ence of Catholic Bishops’ subcommit- that would allow 15 campuses from 15 Sisters of the Nazareth were at his side. of his very weak condition and the tees on Latin America and Hispanic different districts to offer one baccalau- stream of income. Bishop Cirilo Flores advanced stage of the disease,” Callahan affairs. reate degree each starting Jan.1, 2015 The diocese announced in August that said Wednesday. The San Diego diocese, established in and ending in July 1, 2023. • Compound Interest which is Bishop Flores, who suffered a stroke in Flores succeeded Bishop Emeritus 1936, consists of 98 parishes, 14 mis- Baccalaureate degrees offered at the his offi ce about fi ve months ago, was Robert Brom as bishop last September. sions and 90 schools and preschools in chosen campuses could not be duplica- a powerful way to GROW you money. battling prostate cancer and was being The 65-year-old Corona native gradu- San Diego and Imperial counties. tive of degrees offered by the University • Capital Preservation. treated at the USC Norris Comprehen- ated from Loyola Marymount Univer- — City News Service of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) campuses. “It will be value added, not duplicative,” Block • Tax Deferred until withdrawn. said. The state’s community college Board of Governors and Chancellor Protection for you & your family. in consultation with the UC and CSU LIFE Insurance: systems would select the participating districts and campuses. INVEST & BUILD YOUR FUTURE WEALTH NOW!.. “SB 850 is a long-overdue remedy to “education, teaching, knowledge is the key to your financial life” the shortage of trained workers and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Com- merce strongly urges Governor Jerry Brown’s support of SB 850, an impor- tant piece of legislation that would allow California community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees,” said Jerry Sand- ers, President and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. “SB

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Page 6 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com September 12-18, 2014 Perspectives Proud mother Local Suicides Up 20 Percent (Continued from page 1) San Diego County News Center | County has several ongoing preven- training that is available, visit It’s Up Bill’s Corner Barawid. Edward recently be- SAN DIEGO, 9/5/2014 — That is one tion efforts, including the It’s Up to Us to Us or call the County’s Access and of the more startling statistics in the campaign, the Question, Persuade and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240. came a board certifi ed physi- San Diego County Suicide Prevention Refer (QPR) trainings and the Access by Bill Labestre, MBA cian, specializing in Physical Council’s Report to the Community, a and Crisis Line, a confi dential counsel- Medicine and Rehabilitation comprehensive look at suicide in the ing and referral hotline for people who as well as completed a fel- region. The other is that the suicide rate feel overwhelmed or are experiencing a 34 Facts Read Bill Labestre’s previous articles by visiting our lowship in interventional pain steadily increased to 14.0 suicides per mental health crisis. (Continued from page 14) website at www.asianjournalusa.com every 100,000 residents in 2013, up “Preventing suicide and helping (pain management). from 12.1 in 2008. The current rate is 20 people get help for a mental illness the sport of badminton in the country during This is a proud moment for Lys and her her term. percent higher than the average for all are part of the County’s Live Well San • A certifi ed sports enthusiast, Mrs. Ramos late husband, Jaime. Coming from humble Diego initiative,” said Nick Macchi- beginnings in the Philippines, the couple California. admitted that she participated in a total of 20 successfully built a string of home care “Suicide continues to be a major one, director of the County Health and different sports in her prime, and was was Hard Choices facilities all over California, however, their health concern in San Diego County,” Human Services Agency. “The increase really competitive in a few. greatest achievement is the success of their said Supervisor Ron Roberts. “Suicide in crisis calls and visits to the It’s Up 12. Luisa Pimentel-Ejercito Estrada USA is not the fi nal destination for practicing well spoken English and its two sons, Edward and his brother Michael, affects all of us. It is critical that we to Us site are actually a good thing. It First lady to: President Joseph Estrada most legal immigrants. It may be a place vocabulary. Cusswords are for the less who is the operations manager of their busi- continue to educate people about the means people are reaching out for help (1937– ) educated. Keep improving your skills nesses. warning signs and, most importantly, and educating themselves about how to Interesting facts: where dreams come true but, for some it • Fondly known as “Loi”, former First is where you work hard for many years by more training and education. The In a profi le article written by Sal Pilar in how to reach out for help.” prevent suicide.” a publication for residential care providers, Lady Luisa P. Ejercito-Estrada (1930– ) and then go home to your native land. minimum paying job should just be a The report, released to coincide with Diana Waugh and her family didn’t obtained two degrees from the University of Edward was said to have completed “his National Suicide Prevention Week know the warning signs of suicide when It can be a lonely place for older folks transition experience. transitional rotating internship at Downey Santo Tomas within 5 years of study. These who are not employable. There’s a price If you are a religious person, don’t Regional Medical Center in Downey, (Sept. 8-14), brings together data from her mother killed herself. Her father are Associate in Arts, College of Liberal Arts to pay for the choices you make in your forget your faith and obligations. Keep California.” He graduated in 2009 with a multiple sources for the years 2008 exhibited several signs that were missed (1949), and Doctor of Medicine (1954). She life. in touch with your family here and back degree of Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O) from through 2013. as well. He took his life 25 years later. later specialized in Psychiatry. Yes, life is more convenient here home. No need to paint a different color Western University, College of Osteopathic Among the suicide report’s fi ndings: “Stigma and lack of information about • For fi fteen years, Dra. Loi served as than where most of us came from. Why for them but, show them what it really Medicine of the Pacifi c in Pomona, CA • Total number of suicides each year depression killed both my parents and a volunteer doctor at St. Martin de Porres do you think thousands of illegals tried is. In happy and crisis times, your close and completed his residency training at UC jumped from 366 to 441 almost killed me,” Waugh said dur- Charity Hospital in San Juan, Manila. Irvine in the specialty of physical medicine • Emergency department discharges ing the release of the suicide report. • In 1989, she helped established the to cross the borders yearly? Lucky for us family is your lifeline. “ERAP Para Sa Mahirap” Foundation that Not all of us will become successful and rehabilitation. His earlier B.S. degree in due to self-infl icted injury increased She decided to share her story to raise who came legally, we have the chances Biopsychology (2003) was from the Univer- gave scholarships to more than 10, 000 to reach our dreams or even complain or happy in this country. Some will fail from 2,481 to 2,788 (2012) awareness about depression and suicide. graduates by the year 1999.-- Source: Filipi- sity of California, Santa Barbara. The article You can read it here in her own words. about our misfortunes. or get sick with tough illness. Others goes on to state: • The number of crisis calls to the KNOW.com. Filipino immigrants with higher will die of loneliness. “In medical school, Edward was class County’s Access and Crisis Line jumped QPR Could Save Lives education, marketable skills and for You may be a fortunate one to get president (2005-2006), and was a Sigma Phi from 13,310 to 17,635 Suicide can happen to anyone. That is those willing to improve themselves a decent job and in good health. Don’t National Osteopathic Honor Society mem- • Visits to It’s Up to Us, the County’s why it is important to learn the warning After 60 years will most likely end up living decently. forget that your productive working ber. In his third year, he received a scholastic suicide prevention website, rose from signs, risk factors and behavioral cues (Continued from page 10) years are numbered. It will be a good award from Western University thru the East 53,311 (2010) to 98,960 of people considering ending their lives. It won’t be an easy transition for those age and inexperience in banking. And habit to start early in saving for future West Scholarship Fund. • Number of students who seriously Since the Question, Persuade and Refer working on minimum paying jobs and as fate would have it, Metrobank has retirement. Set aside a minimum 5% of “Prior to his graduation from UC Santa considered suicide rose from 17 to 20 trainings began, about 7,000 people the ones used to live easily in the Philip- become one of the country’s largest and your income and increase the amount Barbara in 2003, he participated in the Edu- percent (2012) have been taught to identify the warning pines as welfare recipients. It’s even cation Abroad Program at the University strongest banks. In 2013, the Metrobank as you get paid more. Invest your 401k • Nearly 6,400 people have partici- signs of suicide and how to encourage tougher for the young kids who could of Hong Kong, interestingly, during the Group paid over P20 billion in taxes. or IRA money in the market and leave pated in suicide prevention trainings people to get the help they need. About not speak English. They might get bul- S.A.R.S. epidemic. During that time he If there is anything I have learned in them alone until you retire. To help curb suicide in San Diego, the 6,400 people were trained between lied at school. also successfully completed a research life, it is that education is very impor- Believe in the power of positive 2011 and 2013. The QPR trainings are Lucky are those newcomers who study entitled “Domestic Helpers in Hong tant. This is why, despite my shortcom- thinking. The mind is a very powerful Kong” which focused on the lives of Filipina organized by Community Health Im- arrived with families to help and guide ings, I made sure that my children were thing. Nothing good is going to happen domestic helpers. provement Partners, one of the County’s them during their transition period. They given the best education I could afford. if you are lazy and only wait for the “During his brief comments at the podium mental health partners that direct and have places to stay rent free while look- 5 places And I am happy to see that their educa- good fortune to come to you like win- during the Philippine Independence Day cel- (Continued from page 4) administer the San Diego County Sui- ing for jobs. Sooner they will move out tion has not been wasted. and be on their own. Hopefully, they can ning big in a lottery. ebration, Edward, now Dr. Edward Barawid cide Prevention Council. – is proud to represent these young minority houses hidden in the heart of the city. Rows But I have also learned that education still remember to thank their US spon- of Spanish homes have survived the past de- Agencies and organizations can also children, wants to be a good role model to host their own QPR trainings but must comes in many forms. If you are lucky, sors instead of bad mouthing them. them, and to encourage them to pursue their cades and can be found on the streets along have at least 10 participants. For more and if you have the time and money, you It’s harder for older parents pe- Eric says dreams ‘no matter what.’ He is proud to San Isidro de Labrador Parish Church. can go to a good school like U.S.T., and titioned and became sitters for their represent the new generation and states he Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine National information, contact Elizabeth Vaughan (Continued from page 13) Hero, had his early education here in Biñan of Community Health Improvement earn a degree. grandchildren. They may end up as is a product of people (his parents) who left But you can also learn from life itself, housekeepers too. It would be nice if man ang magiging decision niya sa bu- their country, the Philippines, who migrated in which the nearby City of Sta. Rosa used to Partners at [email protected] or hay niya, not unless mali ang ginagawa to the U.S. and worked hard to achieve be a part of. He hails from Biñan through his (858) 609-7971. For more information with experience as your professor. Ex- they get some money allowances and perience can be a very hard, very strict weekends off to socialize with other niya. But I don't think ZsaZsa is doing something for their family and their future. mother’s side, Doña Teodoro Alonso. about suicide, risk factors, warning He thanks his parents, his family and friends Recently, the Alberto House, the ancestral signs, how to get help, resources and teacher, sometimes even cruel. But the grandparents anything wrong," he said. home of Dr. Rizal’s mother, was recently Currently, Quizon is back to directing who supported him with their prayers and lessons you will learn from experience, Upon arriving here in the U.S., encouragement during his challenging years stopped from being demolished. Sadly, it you will never forget. you need to adjust your mindset. Keep via "Ipaglaban Mo," which will pre- in medical school. was sold off by one of the descendants of miere on ABS-CBN on June 7 with Atty. There certainly are many negative thinking positive, no self-pity and “Despite the distance from his work to Teodora and was scheduled to be transferred life lessons, but more importantly, there avoid negative people. You may have Jose Sison and son Jopet Sison as hosts. his family, Dr. Barawid continues to help to a resort in Bagac, Bataan. Fortunately, the AARP local government and the people of Biñan also are many positive ones. One good to swallow your pride and put aside his family with their residential care facili- (Continued from page 3) lesson I would like to share with you whatever title you have earned back ties. During one of the worst times in our are trying to prevent the transfer from hap- and uses technology to stay in contact, economy along with cutbacks in the medical pening. is this: if you go into business, there is home. This is America where you can be Leo still feels frustration and guilt while nothing more important than trust. somebody you want to be but, you have benefi ts of our residents, his family seeks How To Get To Biñan City Twitter @asianjournal Biñan is accessible from Manila via a caring for his mother an ocean away. Like all good things, trust is not given. to start somewhere. Be vocal and keep free consultations from him, which provides easier access to medical advice, medications 1-hour bus ride passing through the South According to AARP Research, Asian It must be earned. You must make sure and more. Luzon Expressway (SLEX) via Carmona American and Pacifi c Islanders (AAPI) to deliver on your promises. You pay “Dr. Barawid says he unceasingly thanks Exit. One short jeepney ride from the bus provide caregiving for their families your debts, and you borrow only what God for his family, roots, and accomplish- terminal is all it takes to reach the town more than any other ethnic group: you can pay. You keep your word. You ments. ‘I also won’t forget where I came proper. • 73% of AAPIs feel that adult stay honest, and you avoid scandal and At Large... from and my family’s humble beginnings.’” children should care for their elderly shame. In other words, be a business- parents, compared to 49% of other man with honor. by Miles Beauchamp, PhD opportunities. Americans To be a businessman with honor, one It’s hot!! Yeah, yeah, yeah. Oppor-tunities are • 72% of AAPIs express guilt for not has to be a law-abiding citizen. And It’s hot!! fi ne and good, but you still have to live providing more care, compared to 48% as President Corazon C. Aquino, who of other Americans Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the It’s hot!! in an oven that’s turned on. served as chairperson of the Metrobank • 42% of AAPIs are more likely Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International It’s hot!! Foundation for many years, advised us: to care for a parent or older relative, University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. And yes, it’s “Always follow the law.” In addition, compared with 22% of the general He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. Okay, lets not get car-ried away here. Still hot!! one must engage only in legitimate and You might think that I’m exaggerating Still hot!! population proper businesses. just a bit. Well, lets see. We were in Still hot!! • 33% of AAPIs age 45 to 55 expect In Metrobank, most of our depositors the desert, the day tempera-ture went to Still hot!! their children to care for them, com- are ordinary people, small people with 115 degrees and at night it got as low as Still hot!! pared to 22% of the total 45 to 55 big dreams. They are depositing not Las Vegas in Summer 90 de-grees. The sun beat down mer- Still hot!! population only their savings, but with their hopes cilessly, the breeze, when one did blow Still hot!! • 17% of AAPI households are mul- for a better future. I don’t care how “dry” it is, just seem to be able to take more heat Still hot!! tigenerational, compared to 7% of other In that sense, good banking is always than the rest of us normal people. was like what you feel coming from a this is hot!! convection oven, and the streets, build- Still hot!! Americans. about more than money. It is about So how hot was Las Vegas this past Still hot!! Caregiving Dahil Mahal Kita (Be- trust and hope, and about helping other week? ings, houses, and everything else in the Ever notice how people who live in city radiated white-hot heat. Oh, yeah, Still hot!! cause I Love You) was directed by Ste- people achieve their dreams. the desert al-ways say that it isn’t really I’m exaggerating! Still hot!! phen Menick, who also directed AARP’s It is for this reason that I put up the It’s hot!! Still hot!! Honorable Journey about the 70-year Metrobank Foundation in 1979. This is hot there because it’s just a dry heat? It’s hot!! Well, I have news for them, hot is hot – So really, how hot was Las Ve-gas this Still hot!! struggle of Japanese Americans who based on my philosophy that whatever It’s hot!! Still hot!! came of age during World War II. I spend for my personal and family dry or other-wise (just stick your head It’s hot!! past week? in an oven and tell me that the dry heat Still hot!! To watch Caregiving Dahil Mahal needs and wants, I should be able to It’s hot!! Kita (Because I Love You) and learn give the same or even more for charity isn’t really hot). It’s hot!! It’s hot!! We were in Las Vegas not too long It’s hot!! But heat isn’t every-thing. There’s about how AARP helps Asian American since there are many who are needy. It’s hot!! still a quality of life thing that’s as & Pacifi c Islander families get more out I likewise believe that as a successful ago – we went there to drop off our It’s hot!! It’s hot!! son so he could spend a week with his It’s hot!! important as anything else. So let’s of life, visit www.AARP.org/AAPI. fi nancial institution, Metrobank has the It’s hot!! see – what does Vegas have to make the About AARP responsibility to contribute to build our grandparents (yes, they say dry heat). It’s hot!! It’s hot!! Luckily Ryan doesn’t mind the heat It’s hot!! quality of life good? AARP is a nonprofi t, nonpartisan or- country. It’s hot!! ganization, with a membership of nearly I have been fortunate to achieve my because he’s young, very thin, and kids It’s hot!! It’s hot!! It’s hot!! Diversifi ed Jobs 38 million, that helps people turn their own dreams. Many, many years ago I It’s hot!! New housing goals and dreams into real possibilities, dreamed of becoming a successful busi- It’s hot!! Entertainment strengthens communities and fi ghts for nessman like my father, and my children ASIAN JOURNAL Recreation the issues that matter most to families The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California It’s hot!! tell me that I have done that. I can only It’s hot!! Good schools such as healthcare, employment and wish that my father, Don Norberto Ty, An award-winning newspaper & San Diego’s most It’s hot!! Lake Mead income security, retirement planning, could be with us here today. widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! It’s hot!! Multicultural population affordable utilities and protection from But I could not have done it without Good medical facilities fi nancial abuse. We advocate for indi- the help of my family and of many other Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio It’s hot!! It’s hot!! Central airport viduals in the marketplace by selecting people. Aside from being trustworthy, Publisher & Editor Managing Editor On a transportation corridor products and services of high quality the other key to good business is to trust Santiago G. Silverio Miles Beauchamp Enough already! Large population and value to carry the AARP name others. A good businessman will always Associate Publisher Associate Editor as well as help our members obtain fi nd good people he can trust. It’s just heat, “get over it Miles,” was The list is much longer than this, of discounts on a wide range of products, We have tens of thousands of employ- Ashley Silverio course. Let’s face it; Las Vegas is sim- travel, and services. A trusted source ees in the Metrobank Group. There I Assistant Editor something I kept saying to my self over and over and over again as I tried to slog ply growing for a multitude of good rea- for lifestyle tips, news and educational have met many such people. They are my way through the heat waves to the sons. But what about that heat? Well, information, AARP produces AARP no longer just employees but friends, In Pursuit of Excellence car. Let me tell you how much fun that when you look at all the good reasons The Magazine, the world's largest and I also thank them today for all the Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) was – getting into a car that had been to live in Vegas, it makes complaining circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; hard work they did for me and for the Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) about heat seem a bit, well, childish. www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; company. Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) sitting in the sun all day!! There was no relief, well, no relief Actually, not. Imagine the electricity AARP Books; and AARP en Español, They shared my dream of a better Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) except in casinos, of course. But we used to air-condition that city – especial- a Spanish-language website addressing bank, and ultimately of a better society ly the hotels themselves that bring in the the interests and needs of Hispanics. for all Filipinos not only in Manila The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all Fili- didn’t go to any casinos; no casinos, no ho-tels, no shows. Nope, we went to see vast majority of money and tax revenue. AARP does not endorse candidates for or Cebu or Davao, but in the smallest pino & Asian communties in San Diego County. Print publication date It’s a never-ending circle; one needs public offi ce or make contributions to is every Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Wednesday prior family and drop off a kid. This was not towns and cities that we can serve. a “fun” in the usual sense of the word the other which needs the other which political campaigns or candidates. The I suppose you can say that I made a to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or in- needs the other and on and on. Here’s a AARP Foundation is an affi liated char- formation, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available for kind of trip. deposit in my own bank — an invest- Now I’ve probably griped about heat question – when is Las Vegas going to ity that provides security, protection, ment in hope, an investment withstand- $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not responsible for unso- and empowerment to older persons in licited manuscripts and photographs but welcomes submissions. Entire before – I’m not a particular fan of need it’s very own nuclear power plant? ing the test of time, an investment that content is © 2012 copyrighted material by Asian Journal. Materials tempera-ture above about 70 degrees. Perhaps they should start building it need with support from thousands of will never be withdrawn. This is my in this publication may not be reproduced without specifi c permission But that’s just me. Obviously a great sooner than later – or someday some- volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP legacy to the nation and to the future, from the publisher. number of individuals like heat – just one is going to have to turn off an air has staffed offi ces in all 50 states, the and I am trusting you all to take good look at how fast Ve-gas is growing. Or conditioner or two. District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and care of it. maybe they simply like the fact that the It’s actually an inter-esting question, the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at Again, thank you for this great honor, growth of the city (one of the fastest what does the future hold for Las Vegas? www.aarp.org. and I wish you all a very pleasant day. growing cities in the US) let’s them see Where will Vegas get its water and September 12-18, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 Immigration 911

by Atty. Susan V. Perez

Read Atty. Susan Perez’s previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Special Immigrant Juvenile Petition: An Immigration Option For Minors IMMIGRATION 911 by Atty. Susan dependent of a juvenile court or placed under V. Perez (Article reprinted from July the custody of an agency or department of 2014) the State, and must be deemed eligible by the On July 1, 2014, more 140 undocu- juvenile court for long-term foster care due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. Finally, mented children and mother were trans- there must be a determination through an ferred from the Texas detention facility administrative or judicial proceeding that it to San Diego for immigration process- would be in the best interest of the alien not ing. Whether they can stay in the to be returned to his/her home country. United States or not would depend on How does one become a dependent of their circumstances. Each case should the juvenile court? I am quite familiar with be assessed carefully. There are provi- dependency proceedings having worked sions in our immigration laws about with the office of county counsel juvenile refugees, asylum and special immigrant dependency department for five years before I practiced immigration law. Jurisdiction juveniles. In this article, I will discuss resides in superior courts. While exercising special immigrant juveniles found in such jurisdiction, it is known and referred section 101(a)(27)(j) of the Immigration to as the juvenile court. In a dependency and Nationality Act. Good examples proceeding, the juvenile court is asked to ad- are: Maria, a citizen and native of judge a minor to be a dependent of the court Mexico, came to the United States at on one of more of the grounds specified in age 15 without inspection. Maria came Welfare and Institutions Code section 300. to the U.S. to look for her parents who These grounds encompass various forms of have abandoned her since she was five child abuse and neglect. The initial phases years old. Dolores, a citizen and native of a dependency proceeding consists of 1) removal of child; 2) initial or detention hear- of Philippines came to the United States ing; and 3) jurisdiction hearing. Removal of on visitor visa. She is 10 years old, the child from home is not a requirement for disabled, and an orphan. Maria does not the initiation of a dependency proceeding. have any relatives who are willing and However, majority of court cases involve able to take care of her. Dolores has. removal of child from home because safety What options do they have under our of the child is usually at risk at home and it immigration laws? is better to err on the side of safety. At the The Immigration Act of 1990 (IM- detention hearing, the court appoints counsel MACT90) enacted Special Immigrant and makes inquiries of the parents of the Juvenile Status (SIJS) provisions that were child involved. At the jurisdiction hearing, intended to protect children, who in addition the court determines if the child was abused, to being in the United States unlawfully, also neglected or abandoned. The social services were often abused, neglected, or abandoned agency bears the burden that the child has by their caregivers. In creating, SIJS, Con- suffered harm or the substantial risk of such gress provided an alternative to immediate serious harm if the court does not take juris- voluntary departure and deportation for these diction. The agency can meet this burden children by providing an avenue to remain through submission of a social study report. in the United States lawfully. The applicant The social study report must contain all mat- must be under 21 years of age and unmar- ters relevant to disposition and a recommen- ried. These requirements must be met not dation for disposition because the next phase only at the time of filing of the petition with is the disposition hearing. At the hearing, USCIS but also at the time of adjudication the court will make a determination if the of the immigration petition. The applicant child may remain with the custodial parent must be present in the United States and it or whether the child must be removed from is irrelevant how the applicant entered the the parent. A dependency proceeding can United States. last from 6 to 24 months because court gives SIJS can provide eligible children signifi- parents the opportunity to reunify with the cant benefits such as legal permanent resi- children. With majority of SIJ cases, there dent (LPR) status, work permit, government are no parents fighting to regain child‚Äôs benefits, travel out of the country, and after custody. Therefore, we don‚Äôt expect the five years, they can apply to become U.S. (Continued on page 15) citizens. The applicant must be declared

“So it’s intellectually enriching, and at strengthened the agency by enhancing both the same time it’s also emotionally fulfilling personnel requirements and compensation. because you feel that you have really done a Bar topnotchers skip two notches in the lot to also serve your country,” he said. pay scale when they join the OSG, going Also on the OSG’s roster of bar topnotch- straight to the rank of Associate Solicitor III ers are 2011 top finishers Christian Gonzales (entry level is Associate Solicitor I). All top Bar topnotchers from the University of Santo Tomas (fifth bar finishers hired by the OSG are accorded (Continued from page 1) place) and Ateneo Law School’s Irene Qua this premium, earning P75,000 a month in bar topnotchers have found their way (eighth), and 2013 top placers Manuel Elijah wages and allowances—a competitive pay to the Office of the Solicitor General Sarausad of the University of Cebu (sixth), mandated by law to ensure that the best law- (OSG), giving up lucrative offers from Tercel Mercado-Gephart of the University yers would see the OSG as an option. the country’s top corporate and law of San Carlos Cebu (sixth), Rudy Ortea of According to Jardeleza, in terms of the the University of Batangas (third) and first- salary scale, the OSG is on par with the big firms for the privilege of arguing the placer Nielson Pangan of UP. firms. What they cannot match are the perks, state’s case in the courts. Aggressive recruiter he said. Infusing new blood into a more than a Making the OSG a top employment choice Moving to the OSG meant giving up a century-old institution, the fresh recruits— for the country’s best law school graduates quarterly bonus for Qua and an annual profit each one from the Top 10 placers in the bar was on top of Jardeleza’s agenda during his share for Bolong. exams from 2011 to 2013—are part of the 70 more than two years as chief government But the young and bright ones keep com- new solicitors that Supreme Court Associate counsel. With more than three decades of ing. It is a phenomenon that Jardeleza still Justice Francis Jardeleza hired during his private practice before moving to the govern- finds hard to explain. two-year stint at the OSG. ment, Jardeleza said he knew how to play “There is a sea change in the temperament, Jardeleza, a prominent corporate lawyer his cards and steal away the best from the in the ambitions of the young lawyers. Me, and law professor before he joined the biggest law firms. I’m from the paying-back generation. I make government, made it a priority to boost the “I compete with them head to head. Since my pile first, then I pay back to society. My government’s legal team with “the best and I came from the big law firms, I know how generation will go to private practice, they the brightest.” they recruit. So I recruit direct from the law make their money and then join the judiciary. The best and brightest schools . The big law firms, a year before And then give back,” said Jardeleza. “I was already working in a private firm they already know the top 10, top 20 and “These guys, they pay forward. And I when OSG chief and now Associate Justice send out letters to candidates, offering posi- think it’s a good thing. I think younger Jardeleza met with me and asked if I wanted tions,” Jardeleza said. people now want to have a life, want to have to be a patriot for the country. I asked to be He said the private firms would “wine and work-life balance, something we didn’t have given some time to decide. I waited until I dine” the top graduates and present enticing during our time,” said the lawyer of nearly had at least a year in private practice before packages on the table, including signing 40 years. I decided,” said 27-year-old Luz Danielle bonuses of P60,000 to P100,000. He remembered how, as a young lawyer Bolong, a graduate of Ateneo de Manila In the case of the government, all it can of- in a major Makati firm, he would spend University and second-placer in the 2012 fer is a snack of siopao, said Jardeleza, who 12 hours buried in work, unmindful of the bar exams. is himself a bar topnotcher, having placed goings-on outside his office building. Maria Graciela Base, at 26 one of the third in the 1974 bar exams. “But the young lawyers now, they have youngest hires, gave in to Jardeleza’s woo- “But I’m very proud that we get good law- many interests, they are a lot brighter. ing because she believed OSG work was a yers. I get the same list, I go to the schools, They’re more savvy,” he said. chance to handle major cases involving the talk to the deans,” he said. More relaxed government. This aggressive recruitment strategy also According to the young OSG lawyers, It helped that she was promised that she involved a personal touch to convince his the job at the OSG affords them a kind of would be working under her University of prospects: Jardeleza waited a year to get flexibility that private practice would never the Philippines (UP) law professor, now Act- Bolong’s “yes,” separately took Gephart and allow. ing Solicitor General Florin Hilbay, whom Sarausad out to lunch, and called up Ortea, “In private firms, since clients are nor- she considered “a brilliant constitutionalist.” Gonzales and Pangan to invite them to join mally big corporations, partners want to Like Base, who finished fifth in the 2012 bar the OSG. make sure that your work is polished. So exams, Hilbay is a bar topnotcher, placing “I’m very proud. I am very persistent. I they guide you, there’s always a team per first in 1999. court them,” said Jardeleza, speaking like case. Here, you’re hands-on. You’re the one Since joining the OSG last year, Base has a proud father shepherding young, brilliant in charge if that’s your case,” Qua said. been part of the legal team that is defending legal minds. Bolong remembered how when she was the government in petitions in the Supreme Jardeleza admits that he agreed to be in- working in a private law firm, she sometimes Court. The list of cases is impressive: the terviewed by the Inquirer in order to help the had to write and file posthearing reports in Disbursement Acceleration Program, the OSG recruit even more top-notch graduates. the car to satisfy what a client wanted. Her Priority Development Assistance Fund and, Just a little over 200 lawyers’ positions have work also had to undergo several layers of most recently, the Enhanced Defense Coop- so far been filled out of the total and ideal review by her superiors. eration Agreement with the United States. 361, and only 23 of the OSG’s supposed 30 “The nature is different. In terms of work “It’s really the opportunity to handle divisions are staffed with personnel. hours, it’s more relaxed compared to firm the really interesting cases defending the “Basically, the pitch is [that] the work of work. In corporate, you’re very guided government [that drew me]… Now that I’m the OSG is very interesting. We do the most because the client would be very strict, so working for the OSG, I’ve seen how things important cases of the government, like the you have to make sure that you follow their really work in government. You don’t really international work of the government,” demands. Here, it’s your choice. Do you focus always on legal matters. You should said Jardeleza, who presented the Philippine want to give extra effort? That’s where being see how things work, how the government case against China before a UN arbitration a patriot comes in. It’s up to you, like how deals with people and how the different tribunal last year. focused you will be. But the scrutiny that agencies of government interact,” Base said. OSG lawyers handle an average of 1,000 comes with it, it’s not as strict,” she said. Ivan Bandal, a Silliman University gradu- cases at any one time, running the entire Getting time away from the paper work ate and sixth-placer in 2011, said he found legal gamut, from annulment and land dis- is crucial for young family men Ortea and both growth and purpose at the OSG. He putes to constitutional issues to international Sarausad. joined the team in January 2013, soon after arbitration. But not all the cases are active. Ortea likened his priorities to a juggling he got a call on the same day his alma mater Best all-around training act: “Work is a rubber ball, family is a glass threw him a parade in Dumaguete City for “The training here is probably one of the ball. Even if you drop work, it will bounce acing the bar. best all-around training that you can get any- back. But if you let go of family, even if it “Here at the OSG, even new lawyers like where. In fact, in a sense it’s superior to law might not break, it will crack. And that’s us are given the opportunity to take a direct firm training because, by force of circum- irreversible.” and active role in handling cases involving stance, you get exposed to the big cases at a Work-life balance diverse subjects—constitutional law, crimi- very young age,” said Jardeleza. “The work here is not as toxic, but it’s nal law, even cases requiring the application Working to the OSG’s advantage is its important at the same time. Then you of corporation law, taxation cases,” Bandal competitive pay scale following the passage have work-life balance. You have time for said. of Republic Act No. 9417 in 2006, which (Continued on page 15) Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com September 12-18, 2014 Spiritual Life the cross are united and harmonized at its very center from where the cen- tripetal power of the love of the Man Lower Your crucifi ed emanates. Humanity fi nds love and peace through Jesus’s cross. The Balintataw collision would remain destructive if not Nets for the Man crucifi ed on it. by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez Quotation of the week: The deep undertone of the world is sadness - a Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our web- Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- solemn bass, occurring at measured site at www.asianjournalusa.com ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com intervals and heard through all other tones. Ultimately, all the strains of this 24th Sunday: Exaltation of the Holy Cross world's music resolve themselves into that tone; and I believe that, rightly felt, the cross, and the cross alone, interprets Dapat The Cross: A Collision the mournful mystery of life, the sorrow of the Highest - the Lord of Life, the hindi ka lamang dapat nabubuhay, dapat kang nag-aapoy Joke of the week: A dietitian was result of error and sin, but ultimately hindi ka lamang dapat nakikinig, dapat mong pinapakinggan addressing a large audience in Chicago: remedial, purifying and exalting. Freder- “The material we put into our stomachs ick W. Robertson hindi ka lamang dapat sumasang-ayon, dapat kang is enough to have killed most of us sit- nakikipagtulungan ting here, years ago. Red meat is awful. hindi ka lamang dapat nagsasalita, dapat mong Soft drinks erode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. Veg- California ipinapaunawa etables can be disastrous to some and (Continued from page 5) none of us realize the long term harm ing fi eld. SB 270 gives us the best chance at hindi ka lamang dapat gumagasta, dapat kang nag-iimpok caused by the germs in our drinking achieving a level of consistency.” hindi ka lamang dapat nag-iisip, dapat kang lumilikha water. But there is one thing that is the While the statewide law will require an hindi ka lamang dapat gumagawa, dapat kang most dangerous of all and we all have adjustment, it could trim both costs and lit- eaten or will eat it. Can anyone here tell ter, said Toby Truitt, store director of Major nangingibabaw me what food it is that causes the most Market in Escondido. hindi ka lamang dapat nagbabahagi, dapat kang nagbibigay grief and suffering for years after eating “Hopefully it’s a win-win for stores, cus- tomers and the environment,” he said. it?” A 75 year old man in the front row The state ban passed the Assembly on hindi mo lamang dapat pinag-iisipan, dapat mong stood up and said, “Wedding cake.” -- Anonymous Aug. 28, after failing narrowly earlier that pinagtitiwalan Scriptures: First reading: Numbers The cross is a symbol of negativ- week. The Senate approved the measure 21:4b-9. Etymologically the word, ism (suffering or trials, signifi ed by its 22-15 on Aug. 29. It now awaits a signature hindi ka lamang dapat nagpapatawad, dapat mo seraph, signifi es “the fi ery one” or “to earthly horizontal beam) and positivism from Gov. Brown, who stated in a televised kinakalimutan burn,” because its venom causes a burn- (its vertical divine beam of sanctity and gubernatorial debate Thursday that he plans to sign it. SDG&E ideas hindi ka lamang dapat tumutulong, dapat kang naglilingkod ing sensation. The ancient Jews by wor- eternal life). A number of people don’t (Continued from page 9) shipping the seraph committed idolatry. Environmental groups are already hailing hindi mo lamang dapat nakikita, dapat ay dinadama mo look beyond the negative aspect to see it as a victory against disposable bags. rent rebates, visit the SDG&E website at As punishment, some of them were the whole picture of the cross. Thus, the bitten by it. Second reading: Philippians “I think this is the beginning of the end of Sdge.com/rebates. cross as sign of suffering is loathsome the plastic grocery bag and 10 years from B. SAVING MONEY: hindi mo lamang dapat binabasa, dapat mong isinasagawa 2:6-11. Christ gave up his divine nature to many. St. Paul said that he preached now we’re going to forget that they ever ex- hindi ka lamang dapat tumatanggap, dapat kang nagbibigay and took the form of a slave. In the end, MEDICAL BASELINE ALLOW- the cross, a stumbling block to Jews isted,” said Mark Murray, executive director ANCE PROGRAM: this is for those hindi ka lamang dapat nagpapayo, dapat kang tumutulong his humility paid off: “Because of this, and Gentiles and “foolishness to those of Californians Against Waste. God greatly exalted him and bestowed with qualifying medical needs or hindi ka lamang dapat nagpapalakas ng loob, dapat ikaw who are perishing, but to us who are After the governor signs it, the state law medical device that affects SDG&E on him the name that is above every will ban disposable plastic grocery bags being saved it is the power of God.” (1 bill. The program can help get more ang inspirasyon name that at the name of Jesus every Corinthians 1:18) Precisely, because the starting in July 2015 for large grocery stores, knee should bend, of those in heaven pharmacies and other retailers that sell food. electricity at lowest rates and reduce cross as a stumbling block or a collision It will take effect at smaller markets, conve- electricity bill by an average of $33/ hindi ka lamang dapat nagbabago, dapat pinag-iibayo mo pa and on earth and under the earth.” of opposites, it has the power to heal Gospel: John 3:13-17. Jesus assumed nience stores and liquor stores a year later. month tor $400/yr. To apply fi ll out a hindi mo lamang dapat inaabot, dapat ay pilitin mong arukin and forgive. The Israelites committed The state law bans single-use plastic simple and easy application that can our sinful nature to sanctify it, but idolatry by worshipping a seraph. But checkout bags, but won’t affect other types hindi ka lamang dapat tumutubo, dapat ay those who refuse this offer is already be obtained from SDG&E (P.O. Box the very same seraph was transformed used to transport loose or perishable food. 129831, San Diego, CA 92112-9831; Tel mamumulaklak ka condemned. and became a healing force for the “The good news/bad news is, this policy hindi ka lamang dapat nangangarap, dapat ay kumilos ka Refl ections: “The vertical relation- 1-800-411-7343 or connect at sdge.com/ idolatrous Israelites. What became a is not eliminating all plastic bags,” Murray medicalbaseline). ship is a support for the horizontal. Take form of idolatry was made an image of said. “Bread bags, produce bags, newspaper FOR THOSE ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE away the upright beam of the cross healing and forgiveness. The cross of bags, chicken and bulk food. Those bags will PROGRAMS AND LOW INCOME and the crossbeam fails, collapsing to continue to be available. So it’s a common- HOUSEhOLDS: Christ is a sign of suffering, but at the sense policy; it’s not being crazy.” the earth and splintering on the rock of same time, it forgives and heals. “God CARE (California Alternate Rates for human pride.” (Brett Salkeld) But at the The bill requires stores to charge at least Energy) and FERA (Family Electric Rate walls the sea with sand. God clears the 10 cents for paper bags or other reusable same time, a cross is not a cross without air with storms. God warms the earth Assistance). bags. In a complex twist of the legislation, CARE is for households that receives its horizontal beam. Though opposites, with snow. He exalts us to heaven by the the bill allows stores to sell thicker plastic ©2014 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. the two poles are equally needed. The benefi ts from any of the following public stumbling-block of the cross.” (Christo- bags that can be reused many times, and assistance programs and household income cross, says Richard Rohr, is “the coinci- pher Wordsworth) must be made partially of recycled content. dence of opposites … geometrically, a does not exceed CARE guidelines: Medic- About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Retired Filipino Language The colliding and opposing lines of aid/Medical under or over 65 yrs, Healthy collision of two opposing lines.” (Continued on page 9) Teacher who once taught at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. (Continued on page 16) September 12-18, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 Trends ahead. Did you know that SDG&E has an “Energy Savings Assistance Program Contemporary Asian (ESAP)” for home improvement? Minorities and Women in STEM: Part 2 Whether you rent or own, the ESAP By Jeremy Bamidele females and minorities in STEM advocacy minorities in STEM occupations, as repre- STEM jobs are increasing at stag- groups, making it likely for the continuation sented by the media often leads minorities can improve the comfort of your home and female viewers to assume by the absence American Issues and lower your SDG&E bill. Qualifi ed gering rates, meanwhile the amount of gender and racial discrimination within of minorities and women graduating the STEM fi elds. of representation that they are not suited by Dr. Ofelia Dirige renters/homeowners may receive these for both STEM education and employment. with degrees in science, technology, Therefore, the questions must be asked, Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan home improvements at no cost: Attic “How can the amount of minority and fe- Therefore, the media should make an effort insulation, energy effi cient lighting, engineering, and mathematics remains male students graduating be increased?” The to increase the representation of minorities Community Services. www.fi lamwellness.org door weather stripping, replacement of alarmingly low. This leads to a lack of problem is two-fold. First recruitment efforts and females in STEM positions. As long as qualifi ed appliances, caulking, minor intellectual capital causing wages in the must be made to increase the enrollment of potential STEM graduates, continue to not home repairs, low-fl ow showerheads fi eld to be comparatively high, while minorities and women in STEM educational even consider STEM fi elds as an option for and water heater blankets. also encouraging outsourcing and the programs; second they must fi nd the support them, the percentage of men and women in To qualify, your household income growth of racial and gender income dis- and guidance needed to graduate with STEM these industries will remain low. The lack of minorities and females in SDG&E Ideas To Lower should fall within the income guidelines parities. In order to prevent such effects degrees, as opposed to changing to non- STEM majors or worse, not graduating at all. STEM is a socially constructed phenomenon. below (effective June 1, 2013through and increase the supply of much needed STEM educated individuals, more While the marketplace may be averse to It originates from the lack of representa- Your Energy Bill May 31, 2014): So hurry up! hiring women and minorities in STEM that tion and discrimination towards female and HOME REBATES minorities and women must be brought does not mean that the educational system minorities. However, to accept the victim If you do not qualify for ESAP, you into the STEM fi eld. must also be averse to them. There is no role without making efforts to advocate for may apply for home rebates on energy- As mentioned, in my article “Minorities reason that the advancements made to the ones’ community will only lead to further effi cient products for your home. If you in STEM: Part 1,”part of the problem is education of females and minorities should victimization in the form of continued and that minority and female STEM majors are are getting ready to replace one of your not extend to the STEM fi eld. Places of potentially increasing discrimination towards not being employed at near the rate of their learning must acknowledge the unwelcoming ones’ groups. Women and minorities must old or less effi cient major appliances, be white male counterparts. This disincentivizes sure to check out the SDG&E web- environments they project towards certain decide for themselves, that obtaining an minority and female students from selecting communities and counteract the responsible education and employment in STEM is site (Sdge.com/rebates) for applicable STEM majors as they fi nd the industry to be behaviors with rules and initiatives that attainable and worth fi ghting for. To not do rebates. Otherwise you will be throwing unwelcoming towards them. Another cause encourage both the recruitment and retention so, will potentially lead to these communities out more than your old appliance. of the lack of minorities and women and being fi nancially, “left out in the cold.” Every year, the San Diego Gas and when our incomes are not increasing but of minority and female students. SDG&E offer rebates on some of the STEM is the undersupply of them. While In addition, females and minorities must This article is a part of a series on STEM Electric (SDG&E) have ideas for the decreasing in many ways. We are really most popular energy-effi cient appli- this makes sense considering the unwel- also be able to envision themselves in STEM by Jeremy Bamidele, a nationally syndicated community to lower their energy bills wondering when this is going to end. In ances: Washer- $3,500; Water heater, come environment, it hinders the growth of occupations. The current lack of female and journalist. He can be reached at JeremyB@ and save money. Of course, everything any case, we have to live with it until $100.00, and refrigerator, $50.00 plus JournalistInLosAngeles.com. now is becoming more expensive such there will be better times in years ahead. appliance recycling or $35.00 = $85.00. as food, other utilities, clothing/shoes We have hope and refuse to give up. Pair the SDG&E rebate with a retailer and equipment that we are having a A. SAVING ENERGY: ENERGY sale and you’ll not only be saving more A NEW AND EXCITING WAY TO ENJOY FILIPINO MUSIC hard time coping up with this especially SAVINGS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM money, but more energy as well. This Here are some suggestions for renters/ is just one of many energy-saving solu- If you miss Filipino Music and Talk we are your station. home owners on how to save energy and tions SDG&E offers. For a list of cur- lower energy bills that will be increas- LISTEN NOW!!! California ing especially in the summer months (Continued on page 8) (Continued from page 8) That provision was a nod to bag manufactur- RADYO FILIPINO AMERIKA* ers, who protested that the ban would kill jobs in their factories. Ang Radyo ng Filipino sa Amerika The bill also earmarks $2 million for loans www.RadyoFilipinoAmerika.com to help plastic bag companies retool to make reusable sacks. State Senators Kevin DeLeon, D-Los THE RFA BROADCASTERS! Angeles, and Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens, co-authored the legislation, after sinking an earlier bag ban bill. Both have plastic bag ! factories in their districts, and insisted on ! provisions to buffer the ban’s effect on those fi rms. ! Under the new law, “Forward thinking plastic bag manufacturers have the oppor- tunity to grow jobs and manufacture environ- mentally sustainable products,” DeLeon said ! in a press release. However, Catherine Browne, manager of Crown Poly, a bag manufacturer in Hunting- ton Park, said the $2 million fund is a “drop ! in the bucket” that would offer little relief. ! - “We’re not happy that consumers are SHOWBIZ WATCHER by Ogie Cruz, Daily, 8AM-12NN going to have to pay for a product that they DJ EMOTERA of AUSTRALIA AKA Anne Dezena Daily,4 PM-7PM previously got for free, and that the stores PILIPINAS KONG MAHAL by Sim Silverio will make profi t on, and that it’s going to PUSONG PINOY by Percy Cruz, Sunday, 5PM-7PM negatively affect manufacturers,” she said. BALITAKTAKAN FILKANOY by Rudy Liporada The possibility that the fee would generate Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, 7PM-9PM a windfall for grocers was a point of conten- SISTER ACT (Health and Wealth) by Anabel & Arlene Ogapong, tion for critics ranging from bag manufactur- Monday, 3PM Ð 6PM ers to church leaders. 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To address that, the bills authors added a DEAR KUYA EDDIE, by Eddie Orci, Wednesday, 7PM-9PM Start listening to 24/7 Filipino Music and Talk. Enjoy. provision requiring that funds from paper USAPANG HALO-HALO by DJ Usisero aka Erick Cajigal ! bag sales be used only to buy the alterative Friday, 5PM-6PM Like us on Facebook to receive the latest update on our bags, or to educate customers about the EVENTS/DEDICATIONS by Rowie Mesina programming. TO ADVERTISE, call us at (619) 649 0069 or program. email us at [email protected]. Truitt, of Major Market, said that the Friday, 6 PM-9PM, Saturday & Sunday, 2PM-5PM PINOY SUCCESS STORIES by Cari Ramos, Saturday, 8AM-10AM elimination of plastic bags could generate *Member,! Internet Radio Coalition. savings for both grocers and shoppers. LIVING THE DREAM by Marie Waite & Stephen Matley Reusable mesh bags are available for Saturday 10AM-12N purchase at Major Market in Escondido. BORDERLESS PINOY by Ruel Borgonia, SatSat.& Sun, 12NN-2PM A statewide ban will eliminate disposable BLAST FROM THE PAST, by DJ Ò XÓ & DJ LUV-ly, plastic grocery bags next year.— Eduardo *all rights reserved 2014. Contreras “Bags cost us money,” he said. “They are ! an expense. If we don’t have to pay for bags, ! we will save money, and can hopefully pass that along to customers.” At Major Market on Friday, many custom- ers shopped with their own reusable bags, saying they had formed the habit years ago. Even those who carried out purchases in plastic checkout bags said they usually try to shop with reusable bags, and think the ban is in line with global trends toward environ- mental awareness. “Having experienced shopping in Europe and in Africa, they expect you to bring a bag,” said Herb Sorensen, of Escondido. Although the transition may be chaotic, consumers will adjust to reusable bags the same way they became accustomed to recy- cling cans and bottles, he said. Hanging on racks at the store were com- pact nylon and mesh shopping bags, along with woven sacks bearing the store logo. Sorensen said he thinks the ban will spur even more innovations for shoppers. “I’m looking forward to seeing the bags that will come,” he said. “People will make bags on wheels and in colors. It will change the shop- ping experience signifi cantly. There’s going to be a lot of creativity.” The state bag ban: Outlaws disposable plastic checkout bags at stores that carry groceries Bans bags from large grocery stores, phar- macies and other food retailers on July 1, 2015. Bans bags from convenience markets, liquor stores and other small food retailers on July 1, 2016 Allows disposable plastic bags for produce, meat, bread, bulk food and other loose or perishable items. Requires stores to charge at least 10 cents for paper bags or other reusable bags Earmarks $2 million to help plastic bag manufacturers retool to make reusable bags In California: 124 local bag ban ordinances in place before passage of AB270 30 billion plastic bags used in 2006 14 billion plastic bags projected to be used this year $313 million spent annually by grocers on single-use shopping bags $265 projected annual savings from state bag ban • 175,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced annually by state bag ban Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com September 12-18, 2014 Profiles cancer is nothing to be ashamed of or a death sentence. Now, as I’m writing this in the wee 34 Facts You After 60 years, Dr. George S. hours of the morning, I sit awake in my wife’s hospital room for the last time, Didn’t Know K.Ty returns to alma mater UST listening the electronic BP cuff checking her vitals, hearing the sounds of the About Philippine to receive degree nurses outside, I admire my wife as she by Wilson Lee Flores, PhilStar.com quietly sleeps. The Norco pill she took |MANILA, 8/10/2014 -- George S. Ty for the temporary pain is doing its job. First Ladies as a young businessman, he had to work As I watch my partner sleep, I thank hard to get clients but he persevere and her for making the brave choices for not since then has built client network not only herself but her whole family. only based in the Philippines but also The bracelet that I wear to show It has been a hard bumpy road to the around the world. my support for my wife and all women recovery since the mastectomy. From Education is not preparation for life; battling breast cancer. the constant pain of tissue expanders, education is life itself. — John Dewey to being forced to sleep on her back at a Happy are those who dream dreams sixty-degree angle every night, she has and are ready to pay the price to make talking to professionals, and acting like been uncomfortable for much of this them c ome t rue. — L eon J . S uenes a general, she prepared for battle. She ordeal. Limited mobility and constant On the afternoon of Aug. 7 at the knew what she wanted, even when anxiety attacks were par for the course. 403-year-old University of Santo Tomas some doctors tried to sway her. In the Simple things like putting on socks, in Manila, I witnessed a poignant event end even the doctors who had doubted combing hair, showering, going to in the life of one of Asia’s top bank- her choices admitted she made the right the bathroom or hugging our children ers. Business leader and philanthropist decisions. were nearly impossible, but she battled George S.K. Ty returned to his alma When it came down to it, there were through. Absent now is the fear of mater with his family and top execu- two simple choices for her: try to save remission, the abatement of uncertainty tives to receive an honorary doctorate in My wife heading for surgery. her breasts or try to save her life. It was that comes from asking ‘what if’. There humanities from UST led by Rector Fr. an easy choice and once her decision is no need for chemotherapy or radia- Heminio Dagohoy, O.P., 59 years after Business leader and philanthro- was made, there was no altering her tion. No need for wigs. No more mam- he had dropped out of school. pist Dr. Goerge S. K. Ty Husband’s musings convictions. mograms!! And there is no shame and Overcoming suffering with discipline (Continued from page 1) For me, the term double mastectomy denial of being diagnosed with breast & dreams Trust and Hope.” is very negative and graphic. It is the re- cancer. My wife has encountered many that overwhelms you when In 1955, Ty enrolled in a B.S. Com- Reverend Father Herminio Dagohoy, moval of not only your breasts, but part other breast cancer survivors, developed merce course at UST, but he soon distinguished guests, ladies and gentle- your doctor discusses the of your body that gave your children the relationships, and discovered a strong Hilaria del Rosario-Aguinaldo had to stop schooling since he said he men, thank you all for this great honor. results, and options, is equally nourishment and life early in their lives. network of supporters. We have seen “couldn’t concentrate and was always You honor not only me, but my parents, horrible. I will never endure These are the twin girls that have been how those who have survived cancer They say that behind every great man, thinking of too many things” while my family, my associates, and every- with you since grade school, and you’ve before us are eager to support others just the pain and suffering, both there stands a great woman. working in the textile import business one who has contributed to my life and watched them grow and blossom into beginning the battle. And no one can epitomize this quote of his father the late entrepreneur Don work. physical and mental, of hav- motherhood. Finally, I must state how appreciative better than our Philippine First Ladies– Norberto Ty. When I asked him what I have received honorary doctorates ing a double mastectomy and As I watched my wife undergo this I am for my community, our friends women who stuck with the nation’s was his dad’s most important advice to from other institutions, but this one is subsequent recovery. What I devastating procedure, I learned that and family who rallied around us dur- most powerful men through thick and him, the taipan replied: “Honesty. He different, because it comes from the while it is brutal in the physical sense, can do is stand proudly with ing this whole ordeal. Thank you to thin. taught me to always be honest.” University of Santo Tomas, my school. there was an emotional victory after- the teachers and staff at Olympic View Okay, they maybe not as popular as George Ty described his youth as “full I stand before you humbled and grateful my wife every step of the wards. Never again will she battle breast Elementary for their support. To my America’s Jacqueline Kennedy. Heck, of sufferings.” He overcame problems for the honor you have bestowed upon way, hold her hand to comfort cancer. Never again will she worry, Angels in the OPTC who picked up my majority of Filipinos even consider getting banks’ support but still succeed- me today. her, and assure her that she is grow anxious, or lose sleep over the children and brought them home after some of them distasteful (looking at ed in helping his father to set up their I was not a very good student, in the fear of the disease’s return. For the rest not alone in this life-changing school, brought us dinners, and checked you, Imelda Marcos). Nonetheless, these flourmill and was its general manager at traditional sense. I had to drop out when of her life she will never live in terror up weekly, I must express my deepest age 19. At age 29, and without banking battle. women left their own mark in Philip- I was 18 years old, because I had to help of breast cancer or let it control her gratitude. I am thankful for the family pine history and no matter how small experience, Ty founded Metrobank in my father put up Wellington Flour Mills, I recall the countless trips we have life. She has battled and defeated this members who came by and helped take 1962 and built it into a leading financial made to doctors for exams, treatments, their contributions were, they still once which back then supplied one fourth of evil disease. She has survived and will care of our boys and brought flowers to served as the country’s symbolic mother. conglomerate which now includes PS the total requirements of the country. surgeries and follow-ups. There have continue to survive every day so that the hospital. I would be remiss if I didn’t Bank, Toyota Philippines, Philippine been endless overnight stays at the But why do we call a President’s wife I had to endure many hardships as a her children will have a mother and I say a special thanks to Nurse Janelle as the “first lady” in the first place? AXA Life Insurance, real estate, power young businessman in an unfamiliar hospital, dashes to the pharmacy for will have my partner in life. Who else who sat side-by-side with my wife and other diverse ventures. refills, and lost hours of sleep as I did Actually, there are two versions of the industry, as well as inadequate bank will laugh at all my jokes and childish from day one, going to all her appoint- story. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), financing. But despite all these limita- all I could to make life more bearable antics? ments with her, researching all medical pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: for my little warrior. And I’ve done this Some people believe that the term tions, and with God’s blessings, the So yes, I have no problem wearing options, and asking the doctors all the was first used by the late U.S. Presi- Forbes magazine estimates George flourmill turned out to be a great suc- without one complaint, because that pink shirts, nor do I have any reserva- important questions. Oh, and for putting Ty’s net worth at US$3.6 billion. He is what a husband does; this is what is dent Zachary Taylor when he spoke at cess. This experience gave me a greater tions about wearing a pink bracelet. It up with me and my sense of humor. the funeral of Dolley Madison (wife spearheads many civic endeavors confidence to put up a bank. Once again, expected of you when the person you is the least I can do to show my support And perhaps most of all, thank you to through Metrobank Foundation, GT- love suffers. of another American president, James I had to go through a lot of difficulties to my wife and the millions of women the nurses at Sharp Memorial Hospital Madison). Metro Foundation and Toyota Motors putting up Metrobank. It took me three I am in awe of how brave my wife fighting this disease. This is my way as who took extra special care of my wife Philippines Foundation. Ty has lived has been throughout the ordeal. From On the other hand, several historians years to convince the Central Bank to a man, a son, a father and a husband to and had to endure my constant knock- suggest that the title “first lady” was an extraordinary life of excellence, issue me a license despite my young day one she took charge and faced it say to those battling cancer that you are integrity and discipline. Here’s his ac- head on, fearlessly. Researching options, (Continued on page 15) not alone in this fight – and that having (Continued on page 14) ceptance speech entitled “A Legacy of (Continued on page 6) September 12-18, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Destinations Visas for dummies 5 Places In The Philippines That Will Take You HEART & MIND By Paulynn P. Sicam, Philstar.com | 4/20/2014 -- I’ve Back 400 Years been to the United States many times in my life, and although I’ve gone through By Paula O Philstar.com | MANILA, at least five US visas, my upcoming trip 6/17/2014 -- Being under the Spanish marked the first time I actually had to rule for more than 300 years, almost line up for one. I’ve been around long every town or city in the Philippines has enough to have enjoyed certain perks architectural gems. While most have at the US Embassy that spared me the been sold off, or deeply neglected, or are ordeal of having to fall in line on Roxas already in ruins, some have thankfully Boulevard in the wee hours of the morn- survived through the centuries and are ing in the hopes of making the cut-off still intact and relatively well-preserved. for the day’s quota of applicants, along For the history buffs, these five with the attendant suspense and terror in heritage towns are worth visiting more having to be interviewed, with the dis- than once. tinct possibility of being denied a visa. Taal, Batangas My brother had contacts at the em- The charming town of Taal, 112 bassy, so getting my first visa was not kilometers (70 miles) south of Manila, a problem. I didn’t even have to step is more known for what is said to be the into the consular office. I gave him my world’s smallest volcano of the same papers and voila, my visa was granted. name. But there is more to discover here It was important to keep my visa current like the grand ancestral homes lining up since work brought me to the US often its main street and the church of Basilica and half of my siblings live there, but de San Martin de Tours, which is the I never once had to sweat for it. Until online and asked for my e-mail address of you scheduled for 8:30.” I could hear largest in Asia. now, when it looks like there are no so he could send me a password to get the peanut gallery outside snickering as In the late 19th century, the local cof- more exceptions to the rules. into the website. When no password I slinked back to the car. fee industry boomed. Due to the grow- Calle Crisologo, Vigan, Ilocos Sur Since my daughter immigrated to arrived after a day, I called the number Back after 10 minutes, I cleared ing financial prosperity of middle class Australia in 2004, my travels have been again and found out that the agent had through security, then lined up for a businessmen, numerous Bahay na Bato Calle Crisologo, Vigan, Ilocos Sur two hours. Vigan is also reachable from mostly Down Under and I wasn’t even misspelled my e-mail address. number before entering a gym, where (stone houses) were built which we can The capital city of Ilocos Sur, Vigan, Manila via an 8-hour bus ride. aware when my US visa expired in There was a 6:30 a.m. slot for inter- around a hundred people waited to be let all see still standing in the town today. is a UNESCO World Site and is also one Pila, Laguna 2009. view on a Monday, which I declined into an air-conditioned hall for further Taal town is a marvel. Photography of the remaining intact Hispanic towns Unlike the neighboring towns of Pag- Last month, my US-based siblings and the next open date was Thursday, processing. Once inside, I saw my num- enthusiasts will surely have a great time in the country. Its old homes showcase sanjan and Sta. Cruz, Pila’s pride comes decided it was time for a “Sisters’ Sum- at 8:30 a.m. I could hear the drumroll ber flash immediately for pre-screening. paying Galleria Taal a visit. This is an a fusion of Chinese, Filipino and Euro- to the fact that its ancestral homes sur- mit” in California, which meant that I’d in my head: Be there 15 minutes before Then, before I could even sit, my num- ancestral house turned into a museum pean colonial architecture. vived the turmoil of World War II. have to face what I’d been resisting for your scheduled time, said the website, ber flashed again for finger-scanning. , which houses a collection of antique A former Philippine President, Elpidio The town itself was declared as a five years and apply for a new US visa. and don’t bring anything electronic or Great American efficiency! I should be cameras and old photos. Quirino and Padre Jose Burgos, a Philip- National Historical Landmark by the I expected a hassle but the website was battery-operated or you will be denied out in half an hour, max. For those who yearn for a taste of pine National Hero, both call Vigan City NHCP or National Historical Commis- very helpful. In fact, it is designed for entry. It was 9:15 when I sat down to wait the past, Villa Tortuga offers a dinner their home. sion of the Philippines (formerly NHI dummies. It anticipates panic attacks, On the appointed date, I left my cell for my interview. The number being package where you get to wear period History lovers will definitely enjoy or National Historical Institute) on May every possible question, and every likely phone and my Swiss card (in case it was serviced was 2100. I looked at my dresses and have your pictures taken walking along the cobblestone street of 17, 2000. error an applicant might make. regarded as a deadly weapon) in the car number: 2287. Groan. But the pace was with faded photographs as your souve- Calle Crisologo. Animal lovers can visit It’s also considered as one of the It took me two long evenings to com- and, carrying a small water jug — it was brisk, and most of the interviewees left nirs. It is a perfect way to experience Baluarte – a mini zoo owned by former oldest settlements in the country since plete and send my application online. such a hot day — crossed the pedestrian smiling. My number flashed at 10:57. I the life of the elite during the Spanish Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson. archeologists have found artifacts dating My passport picture and e-signature walkway on Roxas Boulevard to the was out of there at exactly 11 a.m. regime. For the prayerful, St. Paul Metropolitan back to the late Tang Dynasty. The town were processed on-line. My picture had consular office. Along the way, there “Your visa will be delivered in a Basilica de San Martin de Tours Cathedral is not hard to miss since it is was built with the St. Anthony of Padua to be scanned in the right number of pix- was a peanut gallery who shouted at week,” the consul said, smiling, as he Church, Taal, Batangas located in the heart of the city, fronting Parish Church as the center with the old els, and my face had to fit into a frame, embassy-bound people, “Bawal ang cell waved goodbye. But wait, a week from Don’t miss visiting the mansion of lo- Plaza Salcedo. houses, town hall and the plaza grounds my nose centered and my eyes and ears phone sa loob, hawakan ko para sa ‘yo Thursday would be Maundy Thursday, cal heroine, Marcela Agoncillo. She was St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral, surrounding it – giving off a very laid- falling within a grid. Then all I had to do (Cell phones are not allowed inside. I and I had opted to pick up my passport one of the three women who produced Vigan, Ilocos Sur back feel. was press a button and my application can hold it for you).” I confidently went at the courier’s office in a mall instead the very first hand-sewn official Philip- For old romantics, the tale of Vigan is The old homes of Pila are still being was considered signed. Within seconds, through the first checkpoint and on to of having it delivered to my house, and pine flag which was unveiled during the the perfect explanation to the old saying occupied by private residents. A visit to I got my confirmation letter via e-mail. security, where the guard asked, “Do the mall had announced that it will be announcement of Philippine indepen- “love conquers all.” The story behind the town museum is recommended to The website then instructed me to pay you have a USB?” Huh? In fact, I had closed on Thursday and Friday of Holy dence from Spanish rule on June 12, the survival of Vigan during WWII is a know more about the Pila’s history. It’s my non-refundable visa application fee three in my purse, containing most of Week. Which made me feel like a real 1898 in Kawit, Cavite. love story in itself. A former Japanese no surprise that this quaint town was at a bank, making sure I brought a print- the work I’ve done in the past five years. dummy. How To Get to Taal commander fell in love with a Bigueña chosen a film location for some scenes out of a receipt that had to be stamped USBs were not on the verboten list in But surprise, surprise, my passport From Manila, ride a bus going to Lipa (a female local) and thus ordered Vigan in the popular daytime Philippine series to show at the embassy that I had paid. the website. arrived on Tuesday afternoon, giving City, Batangas then hop on a jeepney to be spared from the war. Be Careful With My Heart. Only then could I make an appointment “Sorry, Ma’am, but that’s not allowed. me ample time to be in California today, bound for Taal Town. You will know How To Get to Vigan St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Pila, for interview, which I could have done And the water jug too,” said the guard, Easter Sunday, from where l join all of you are in Taal when you notice the The fastest way to reach Vigan is Laguna online, but I wanted to talk to a real who advised me to bring the contraband Christendom in celebrating this most steep road and get a glimpse of the via a 1-hour flight to the nearby city of How To Get To Pila person. The embassy’s call center agent back to the car. When I protested that glorious feast of all. imposing church right ahead. Laoag, Ilocos Norte from Manila. 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IW Group DG 98345 98345_L10A.Fil.F 8-29-14 Newsprint 85 September 12-18, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Entertainment Fireworks, tears at Heart Evange- Eric says Zsa Zsa What Robin Wil- Light & lista-Chiz Escudero engagement to get part of liams thought of Shadows Dolphy's estate Filipino women By Reyma Buan-Deveza, ABS- CBNnews.com | MANILA, 5/30/2014 by Zena Sultana Babao - Actor-director Eric Quizon confirmed that part of the estate of his late father, Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at film icon Dolphy, will go to his partner www.asianjournalusa.com of 23 years, singer Zsa Zsa Padilla. In an interview on Friday afternoon after a press conference for ABS-CBN's upcoming weekly show "Ipaglaban Communion with the Living God Mo," Quizon said that it was part of By Zena Sultana Babao of Israel, “You must be holy, because I, their father's will. There are times in our life when – the Lord your God, am holy …” (Leviti- "Oh, definitely mayroon. Kaya kami struggling with loneliness, burdened by cus 19:1-2). For a sinful people to ap- 19 [na magmamana], kasi 'yun ang bini- despair, and overwhelmed with problems proach a holy God, people must be made lin ng daddy ko, na gusto ko ay pantay – we feel abandoned by God. And we cry holy (without sin.) As you have read in pantay [kami]. Kasama siya (Padilla) sa out to Him, and say, “God, you seem so the book of Genesis, sin entered into this 19, kasi 18 lang kaming magkakapatid," far away … if only you could see me or world when Adam and Eve disobeyed Quizon explained. ABS CBN News | MANILA, hear me. I need you so!” God in the Garden of Eden. "No need [na ipaglaban], kasi under- 8/12/2014 – Beyond the impact of his Communion with the living God is vital, The penalty for sin is death! God’s stood na 'yon na Zsa Zsa will always movies and television shows on Pinoy touching the very core of our lives. What system says that a life must be given for be part of the family," added Quizon, audiences, the late actor-comedian we are, how we act, what we believe – are a life! In the Old Testament, an animal’s who was assigned by Dolphy to be the Robin Williams had deep connections to the fruits of this relationship. Made in life was given to save the life of a person. administrator of his estate. Filipinos. God’s image, we were created to have a The opening chapters of the book of Quizon was also asked to react to Williams, who passed away on Mon- close relationship with Him. When our Leviticus gave detailed instructions for rumors saying that Padilla will get mar- day, was married to a woman of Filipino relationship with Him is broken, we are offering animal sacrifices, the active sym- ried soon to renowned architect Conrad lineage for almost 20 years. In 1989, he incomplete and need restoration. bols of repentance and obedience during Onglao, her current boyfriend. tied the knot with Marsha Garces, who Perhaps this is why a whole book of the those times. "Wala pa naman akong nababalitaan," is Filipino-Finnish. Bible is dedicated to the worship and rela- Whether offering bulls, goats, sheep Quizon said. "Kung mayroong ganoon, “She’s Finnipino… You get lechon tionship with God. This book is Leviti- or even grain, these sacrificial offerings I'm sure sasabihin sa akin ni Zsa Zsa with white fish,” he said in jest in an cus, the third book of the Old Testament, has to be without blemish, just like the 'yon. But like I said before, kung saan interview with the Philippine Daily otherwise known as the “Book of Laws”. ultimate sacrifice to come – JESUS, the masaya si Zsa Zsa, then masaya kami Inquirer published in 2006. Some people bypass reading Leviticus Lamb of God, who was without sin. The para sa kanya. “I have to say the Philippine women when they read the Bible because they animal sacrifices during those times were Quizon said he has also met Onglao, are very hot… Whew! They’re wonder- find the practice of animal sacrifices too a precursor to the sacrifice and death of who only went public with his relation- ful,” he added. bloody and too primitive. But they don’t Christ. ship with Padilla last April. Williams met Garces while she was know why it was done and what the prac- Many events and prophecies in the Old Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero popped friend led Heart to the dining area where "Na-meet ko na si Conrad. Like I said, working as a nanny for his first son, tice symbolized. Testament are historical backdrops of the the question on Saturday night during an the guests were waiting. Chiz walked in kami ni Zsa Zsa, we've been friends for Zachary. They have two children, Zelda We must understand that in the Old Tes- coming of Christ, and of His final sacrifice intimate dinner planned a month ahead. with his twins Quino and Chesi, mom the longest time. Kasi nung nag-uump- and Cody. tament, blood was required to be shed for to bring us back to God. And for us to His girlfriend, actress Heart Evangelista, Elvie and sister Dette. isa din ako ay kasabay ko si Zsa Zsa Despite getting divorced in 2008, the forgiveness of sin, and for people to gain eternal life! “For God so loved the said yes. “Heart was already in tears by that na nag-uumpisa sa pelikula. Nakasama Williams said he and his children still be able to commune with God. Hebrews world that He gave His one and only Son A long fireworks show signaled time,” said the source. “Chiz read to ko si Zsa Zsa sa pelikula ng daddy ko, make it a point to keep in touch with his 9:22 says that “without the shedding of that whoever believes in Him shall not Heart’s acceptance of that proposal, and her a text message from her dad (Rey nagkasama kami sa 'Pahiram ng Isang Filipino kin. blood there is no forgiveness.” perish but have eternal life.” –John 3:16. of the sparkly heart-shaped diamond Ongpauco), congratulating her for the Umaga'. Ever since then magkaibigan In a separate interview with Inquirer In the New Testament, the blood of True worship and oneness with God ring, an Escudero family heirloom, that engagement. Chiz then instructed his kami ni Zsa Zsa," Quizon said. in 2011 – right after his honeymoon Jesus Christ was shed for the full and begins as we confess our sins and accept she has since worn. son to take out the ring, knelt on one "Even during the time na nagkasakit with his third wife, graphic designer Su- complete forgiveness of sin. Christ as our Savior and Lord. He is the The proposal, witnessed by the knee, and asked Heart to marry him.” ang daddy ko and all that, lahat nang san Schneider – Williams even praised We learned about Israel’s dramatic exit only one who can redeem us and help us senator’s family and the couple’s close In April 2013, the senator told the pinagdadaanan namin, we always his former father-in-law and called him from Egypt in Exodus, the book before approach God. Jesus said in John 14:16, friends, took place at the Escudero estate Inquirer that he and ex-wife Chris- discuss. Katelebabad ko yan si Zsa Zsa. “a great man.” Leviticus. After this dramatic exit from “I am the way, the truth and the life. No in Buhatan, Sorsogon, where they had tine Flores were having their church Kung anuman ang nangyayari sa buhay “My ex-father-in-law, Leon, was Egypt, the Israelites camped at the foot of one comes to the Father except through gone to for the long weekend. marriage annulled after three years of niya, she's very open about it and open amazing. They (my kids) keep up with Mt. Sinai for two years to listen to God. It me.” “On Friday, some of Heart’s friends separation. The delay in the process naman siya sa pamilya namin. Like I've the Filipino part of my family,” he said. was a time of resting, teaching, building, The rules for daily living given to the started arriving in Sorsogon without her was among the issues raised by Heart’s said before, kung saan masaya si Zsa Days before his death, Williams and meeting with the Lord face to face. Israelites by God in Leviticus – rules knowledge,” said a source close to the parents when they publicly expressed Zsa ay masaya kami," Quizon added. posted an old photo of his daughter with What transpired in those two years was a concerning family relationships and couple. Alessandra de Rossi, Lovi Poe disapproval of the 44-year-old Chiz. He stressed that as friends, they will Garces, Zelda, as a birthday greeting. prelude to Leviticus, wherein God gave responsibilities, diets, childbirth, sexual and Rocco Nacino arrived on Saturday. The marriage was annulled in civil be there to support each other. Zelda, for her part, posted a quote and a set of instructions on how His people conduct, and diseases – are still relevant Heart, 29, thought it was just the court in 2012. An online report said "If you consider the person your a message on the photo-sharing site after would worship and do for the redemption to us 21st century Christians and needs to usual garden dinner, the source recalled. the petition for church annulment was friend, you will understand kung anu- When music started to play at 8 p.m., a granted last month. learning of her father’s passing. of sin. be observed. (Continued on page 6) The Lord told Moses to tell the people Page 14 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com September 12-18, 2014 34 Facts (Continued from page 10) offi cially born when a journalist named Laughing Matter Mary C. Ames used it in 1877 to refer to Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Lucy Hayes, wife of then newly inaugu- rated President Rutherford B. Hayes. journalusa.com Regardless of it’s origin, we all agree that the term “fi rst lady” always conjures up images of powerful, elegant, beautiful A shoebox of money story and sophisticated women who captured the A man and a woman had been married hearts of our beloved leaders. about the contents. Here are 12 of these women and some of for more than 60 years. They had shared "When we were to be married," she the most fascinating facts you didn’t know everything. They had kept no secrets said, "my grandmother told me the about them: from each other except that the little old secret of a happy marriage was to never 1. Hilaria del Rosario-Aguinaldo woman had a shoe box in the top of her argue. She told me that if I ever got First lady to: President Emilio Aguinaldo closet that she had cautioned her hus- angry with you, I should just keep quiet (1869 – 1964) band never to open or ask her about. and crochet a doll." Interesting facts: For all of these years, he had never The little old man was so moved; • Hilaria del Rosario-Aguinaldo (1877 Imelda Romualdez-Marcos thought about the box, but one day the he had to fi ght back tears. Only two – 1921) became the wife of Philippines’ little old woman got very sick and the precious dolls were in the box. She had fi rst President at a time when the title “fi rst doctor said she would not recover. In lady” was still not widely recognized in the only been angry with him two times in the crown to join a family trip in Japan. trying to sort out their affairs, the little country. 5. Trinidad de Leon-Roxas all those years of living and loving. He •Hilaria lost her second baby while escap- First lady to: President Manuel Roxas old man took down the shoe box and almost burst with happiness."Honey," ing capture by American soldiers. On March (1892–1948) took it to his wife's bedside.She agreed he said "that explains the doll, but what 6, 1921, she died of leprosy at the young age Interesting facts: that it was time that he should know about all of this money? Where did it of 44. • Also known by her nickname “Trin- what was in the box. When he opened it, come from?" •With the assistance of Apolinario ing”, then 19-year old Trinidad Roura De he found two crocheted dolls and a stack "Oh, that?" she said. "That's the Mabini, Hilaria founded the Hijas de la Leon was crowned Queen of the Orient for of money totaling $95,000. He asked her money I made from selling the dolls." Revolution(Daughters of the Revolution), the 1920 Manila Carnival. She shared the an organization which helped distribute food crowned with the American beauty named and medicines to wounded Filipino soldiers. Virginia Harrison. It was the fi rst time since • Within 5 months, the group branched out 1908 that the event held a dual coronation. into 13 additional chapters and was later re- • Trinidad has the unique distinction Food for Thought named Association Nacional de la Cruz Roja of having been a daughter of a senator (National Association of the Red Cross). (Ceferino de Leon), wife to a senator (then Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- As a result, Hilaria is considered today as Senator Manuel A. Roxas), mother to a sena- journalusa.com the founder of the Philippine National Red tor (Gerardo Roxas) and fi nally, grandmother Cross. [Image source: www.xiaochua.net] to a senator (Mar Roxas). “The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and 2. Aurora Aragon-Quezon 6. Victoria Syquia Quirino especially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustina First lady to: President Manuel L. Quezon First lady to: President Elpidio Quirino Blessing one another (1878–1944) (1890–1956) CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY Interesting facts: Interesting facts: To bless means to say good things. remind others of theirs. Whether the blessing is given in words or with ges- • Atang de la Rama, also known in history • Victoria “Vicky” Quirino (1931-2006) We have to bless one another constantly. Using the rosary beads, recite one Our Father, one as the fi rst Filipina actress to appear in the tures, in a solemn or an informal way, was only 16 when her father, then Vice Parents need to bless their children, Hail Mary, and one I Believe in God. movies, became Manuel Quezon’s “singing President Elpidio Quirino, assumed presi- children their parents, husbands their our lives need to be blessed lives. telegram”. She was hired and brought to dency after the death of President Manuel wives, wives their husbands, friends On the Our Father beads say this prayer, which Baler, Quezon to sang for Aurora as part of Roxas. And since President Quirino lost his their friends. In our society, so full of Daily Meditation, 9/7/2014. Text was given by Our Lord to St. Faustina (1905-1938). Quezon’s courtship. wife, Alice Syquia, and three of his children curses, we must fi ll each place we enter excerpts taken from Bread for the • Aurora Quezon was the fi rst Chairman of during the Battle of Manila in 1945, Vicky with our blessings. We forget so quickly Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 the Philippine National Red Cross. She held served as his fi rst lady. Eternal Father, I o er You the Body and Blood, Soul that we are God’s beloved children and HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from the position until her untimely death in 1949. • Vicky was the youngest fi rst lady and and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord • While on their way to Baler for the inau- also the only one who was not a spouse in allow the many curses of our world to The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and darken our hearts. Therefore we have 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of guration of the Quezon Memorial Hospital, the history of Philippine presidency. Due to the whole world. Mrs. Quezon (along with her daughter, son- her youth, Spanish journalist-turned-Instituto to be reminded of our belovedness and Doubleday & Co. Inc. in-law and 9 other people) was ambushed Cervantes director Jose Rodriguez dubbed by a group of men believed to be members her as the “Teenage First Lady.” On the Hail Mary beads say: of the rebel group, Hukbalahap. Aurora • When she was only 19, Vicky tied the Dimataga-Garcia (1906-1994) was a licensed or dowdiness for simplicity can be elegant Quezon was killed instantly. [Image source: knot with Luis Gonzalez, a haciendero from pharmacist. She earned her Bachelor of Sci- and correct.” For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy Presidential Museum And Library's Offi cial Pangasinan. They were married during the ence degree in Pharmacy from the University • During his husband’s term, Eva on us and on the whole world. Tumblr Page] Independence Day on July 4, 1951. This of Santo Tomas. Macapagal once led an extensive 3. Paciencia Hidalgo Laurel event made Vicky the only fi rst lady in his- • Leonila met the young lawyer Carlos housecleaning of the Malacanang Palace In conclusion say three times: First lady to: President José P. Laurel tory to ever married during the president’s P. Garcia while working as a pharmacist in which, according to some, symbolized the (1891–1959) Bohol. The two married on May 24, 1933. administration’s effort to eliminate graft term. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Interesting facts: • Vicky and Luis had four children According to the book Carlos P. Garcia: and corruption. • Paciencia Laurel (1889-1960) was the together. One of them was Louie, their Radiant Symbol of Filipinism: His Life and 10. Imelda Romualdez-Marcos have mercy on us and on the whole world. fi rst First Lady to serve in Malacañang under only son who later married Kuh Ledesma, Labors by Gregorio C. Eronico, Leonila First lady to: President Ferdinand Marcos became the late president’s “lucky star” the Japanese occupation during the World a famous Filipina singer. [Image source: (1917–1989) collegiala came.” 11. Amelita Martinez-Ramos War II. Presidential Museum And Library's Offi cial because their marriage signaled the start of Interesting facts: • In the book “The Untold Story of Imelda First lady to: President Fidel V. Ramos • In April 1911, Paciencia married Jose P. Tumblr Page] his long, fruitful political career. • Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino once dated Marcos”, author and journalist Carmen (1928– ) Laurel who was three years her junior and a 7. Luz Banzon-Magsaysay • Leonila and Carlos had only one daugh- Imelda Romualdez. During some of his Navarro Pedrosa revealed that the young Interesting facts: fresh high school graduate at that time. First lady to: President Ramon Magsaysay ter named Linda Garcia who later married interviews, Ninoy described “Meldy” as “the Imelda Romualdez once worked at a music • As president of the Philippine Badminton • During her husband’s term, Paciencia (1907–1957) Fernando Campos and gave birth to the most beautiful woman” who “looked like store in Escolta when she was still struggling Association, former First Lady Ming Ramos refused to stay in Malacañang and preferred Interesting facts: president’s fi rst grandchild, Maria Carla G. the Virgin Mary.” Imelda, on the other hand, fi nancially. (1927– ) served a key role in popularizing to stay at their family home in Paco, Manila. • Luz Banzon (1915-2004) was the daugh- Campos. once stated that he hated Aquino because Also Read: 9 Surprising Things You (Continued on page 6) 4. Esperanza Limjap Osmeña ter of a wealthy family from Bataan who 9. Evangelina Macaraeg-Macapagal he dropped her “like a hot potato when that Didn’t Know About Imelda Marcos First lady to: President Sergio Osmeña were already good friends with Magsaysay’s First lady to: President Diosdado Macapa- (1878–1961) even before the couple fi rst met. gal (1910–1997) Interesting facts: • In a 1965 interview with Nicanor Patri- Interesting facts: • Esperanza Escolar Limjap (1896-1978) cio for the Daily Magazine, Luz Banzon- • Lifestyle columnist Jaime Picornell fi rst LAW OFFICES OF was the daughter of Mariano Limjap, a Magsaysay revealed that she and Monching met the First Lady Eva Macapagal in 1964. Filipino-Chinese who selfl essly gave his (President Magsaysay’s nickname) met when He was working for the Morning Times at fi nancial support for the Philippine Revolu- she was only 16 and he was already 24. She that time and Mrs. Eva was visiting Cebu to- tion. was worried about the age gap at fi rst, but gether with her husband. Picornell described E.B. ALEJO • Esperanza was a “runner-up” during eventually married Monching due to the lat- the fi rst lady as frank, refi ned, well-educated the 1915 Manila Carnival Queen. The ter’s “distinct qualities”. and with a strong personality. said beauty contest was the highlight of a 8. Leonila Dimataga-Garcia • Eva Macapagal was a licensed physician 2-week fair organized to celebrate the U.S.- First lady to: President Carlos P. Garcia and was once crowned Carnival Queen in “20+ Years Experience” Philippine relations. Esperanza’s older sister, (1896–1971) the 1930s. Leonarda, won the very fi rst Manila Carnival Interesting facts: • She believed in the idea of “simple liv- Been living in San Diego since 1977 Queen in 1908. However, she had to let go of ing” although she defi ned it as “not frugality • Known as “Inday” to her friends, Leonila *Member, California State Bar Licensed to practice before the US Federal District Court  Southern California and California Supreme Court *Author,”How to Apply for the US Tourist Visa” as listed by  worldwide bookseller Amazon.com Bookstores    *Former San Diego Regional Coordinator for U.S. Immi-  gration Amnesty for Catholic Community Services, Catholic   Diocese of San Diego  *Legal Advisor, Los Chabacanos of Cavite City   Association, Inc., San Diego, California (see park map on back)    *Juris Doctor law degree, University of San Diego (1985),   Diploma; Oxford Institute on International and  Comparative Law (USD), Oxford, England (1984);  Bachelor Degree, University of Southern California (1983);    Montgomery High School, San Diego (1979)   *Born in the Philippines (Cavite)    For your convenience, walk-ins accepted  especially between 2:00pm – 8:00pm   Business days Monday to Friday   IMMIGRATION LAW • DIVORCE • WILLS & TRUSTS • CRIMINAL DEFENSE • BUSINESS  LAW • CREDIT/DEBT DISPUTES and PROBLEMS • WAGE & HOUR VIOLATIONS •  UNEMPLOYMENT APPEALS • WORK CONTRACTS • LANDLORD – TENANT DISPUTES •  BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANCE • FORECLOSURES • TAX PREPARATION   We can accept the following on a Contingency Basis (CASE BY CASE BASIS):   AUTO ACCIDENT or PERSONAL INJURY • WRONGFUL TER-  MINATION • SEXUAL HARASSMENT/HOSTILE WORK PLACE  • WORK DISCRIMINATION (Racial, Age, Gender, Disability)    FAIR PRICES/COURTEOUS AND FRIENDLY SERVICE    Attorney is available daily on regular business days at the San Diego Office   Also Featuring:  Debt Negotiation  Bankruptcy Assistance  Loan Consolidation   For free consultation    call (619) 203-5782  We can help you stop worrying about your legal problems.  240 Woodlawn Avenue, Suite 11, Chula Vista, CA 91910  Convenient location and plenty of free parking;   Near Chula Vista trolley station. 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Bar Topnotchers SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Continued from page 7) Advertisement for Bids Facility Director/FT/El Cajon, 92019. --- yourself, your family. You do not work for Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and the sake of working,” said Ortea, 27, who is through its governing board, will receive sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, ma- married but not yet a father. terials, transportation, equipment, and services for: Plan and administer programs and Sarausad likes that working for the OSG still allows him to do daddy duties. “I have STADIUM AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS AT two kids so I have to be practical in that I CRAWFORD HIGH SCHOOL services, including personnel admin, can provide for them and at the same time A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 in fi nd meaning in my work. Every morning I front of the main office of Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way, San Diego, CA am able to bring them to school,” he said. 92115. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS. (No.CZ-15-0288-29) training and coordination. Mail resume Gephart, who had been planning to take up All bids must be received at or before 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 9, 2014, at the her masters in law when Jardeleza convinced Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Bldg. M, San Di- her to stay on, said she had to be both “a re- ego, CA 92123, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. to: Bosworth Gardens RCFE/PO Box alist and an idealist” now that she is a mother to an 8-month-old daughter. Under Public Contract Code 3400, the District has made a finding that the following “As long as I’m able to keep my work-life particular materials, products, things, or services are designated by specific brand or 530429, San Diego CA 92153 trade name in order to match other products in use on the particular public improve- balance and at the same time still contribute ment either completed or in the course of completion: to shaping the country’s future, being trained to become the future Philippines’ leader, --- Specification Section 072613 Vapor Reduction System then I think I’d gladly stay,” Gephart said. --- Specification Section 096819 Sheet Carpeting Gonzales sees no greater prize than win- --- Specification Section 283111 Digital Addressable Fire Alarm and Voice Evacuation System APARTMENTS FOR RENT ning the nation’s most important cases. “It’s --- Specification Section 321813 Synthetic Turf Surfacing the reward of winning a case, especially --- Specification Section 328400 Irrigation when it’s signifi cant,” she said. --- Specification Section 328401 Irrigation - Stadium Package Windsor Gardens Apartments will be accepting applications For last year’s No. 1, it’s all about making his work worth what the Filipino people are The project estimate is between $16 million and $17 million. This project is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any for one (1) bedroom apartments for seniors 62 years of age and paying him. of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in “For me, as long as I feel that I get to good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: A or B. older and/or disabled individuals who qualify with low income. contribute my talent to the work of the OSG Starting Monday, September 22nd applications can be submit- and the role it plays in our legal and political All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in ac- system, I’ll stay with this offi ce. I don’t want cordance with all terms, conditions, plans, specifications and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are available in ted at the address below on weekdays between the hours of to waste taxpayer money,” Pangan said. three formats, hard copy, CD, or online from Plan Well. Hard copy bid documents are available at American Reprographics Company (ARC), 1200 4th Avenue (4th and B 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm. Street), San Diego, CA 92101, phone number 619-232-8440, for a refundable pay- ment of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per set; CD's are available for a non-refundable charge of $50. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED Special Immigrant SCHOOL DISTRICT. If the payment for Bid and Contract Documents is refundable, Equal Housing Opportunity (Continued from page 7) refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and Contract Documents, in- proceeding to last this long. cluding all addendums, are returned intact and in good order to ARC within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Final Bid Tabulation. Online documents are available The SIJ petition cannot be granted unless for download free of charge on PlanWell through ARC. Go to Windsor Gardens a determination has been made that it would www.crplanwell.com , click on Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? not be in the child‚Äôs best interest to be 714-434-8525). All bids shall be submitted on bid forms furnished by the Dis- 1600 W. 9th Ave., Offi ce returned to his home country. This determi- trict in the bid package beginning September 9, 2014. Bid packages will not be Escondido, CA 92029 nation may be made by the juvenile court or faxed. other judicial or administrative bodies. The As of January 1, 2012, the San Diego Unified School District no longer administers USCIS prefers that juvenile court to address the in-house Labor Compliance Program for all new construction projects. Prevailing (760) 741-5606 this issue and to make such a determination. wage requirements will still apply to all public works projects and must be followed per www.wgescondido.com The juvenile court must determine that the Article 18 of the General Conditions of this bid. child is eligible for long-term foster care. WAGES: The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations has determined the Adoption, however, is the preferred plan general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this public work is to for dependents of the juvenile court. SIJ be performed for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the applicants are excused from several grounds contract. Copies of that determination are available at the District's Labor Compli- of inadmissibility but not the following: ance Office for interested parties upon request; or may be found on the internet at: conviction of certain crimes, multiple crimi- http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PW. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom this contract is awarded and upon any subcontractor under him to pay not less than nal convictions, drug traffi cking, terrorist the said specified rates to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed by them in activity, activity adverse to the U.S. foreign the execution of the contract. policy, Nazi persecutions and genocide. We welcome your feedback. If you have PROJECT STABILIZATION AGREEMENT (PSA): This project is subject to the Pro- ject Stabilization Agreement (PSA) adopted by the Board of Education on July 28, any immigration questions, please feel 2009. The complete agreement is available for viewing and downloading at welcome to email me at susan@law-usimmi- www.sandi.net - Proposition S & Z. gration.com or call 619 819 -8648 to arrange for a telephone consultation. DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pur- suant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE Husband’s musings participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In compli- (Continued from page 10) ance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the knock jokes, one of which I will share bid package. with you. Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be Knock. Knock. accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the form of either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier's check in favor of the Who’s there? San Diego Unified School District, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their Cancer. bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder will execute Cancer who? the contract as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District. Cancer see she’s trying to get some The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities sleep in here? or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a pe- I wanted to end this with a quote from riod of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding a passage from The Fiery Cross in the bidding, please call 858-522-5831. Outlander series by my wife’s favorite Pre-Qualification of Bidders: Pursuant to Public Contract Code 20111.6, ALL author, Diana Gabaldon. It is between PRIME CONTRACTORS (A or B license) AND ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING (MEP) SUBCONTRACTORS HOLDING ANY OF THE CLASSIFI- Jamie, the sexy redheaded Scottish kilt- CATIONS LISTED BELOW MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED TO BID ON THIS PRO- wearing hunk (my wife’s words), and JECT: A, B, C4, C7, C10, C16, C20, C34, C36, C38, C42, C43, and/or C46. If you Claire, the woman he loves: “When the are not already pre-qualified please begin the process now. You can apply on- line by going to https://prequal.sandi.net or contact Glenda Burbery at day shall come that we do part,” he said [email protected] to request a pre-qualification questionnaire. Completed softly, and turned to look at me, “if my questionnaires must be submitted to the District no later than 10 business days last words are not ‘I love you’-ye’ll ken before the bid opening due date. Any questionnaires submitted later than this deadline will not be processed for this Invitation for Bids. The District encour- it was because I didna have time.” ages all general contractors bidding as a prime contractor, and all MEP subcon- (The author Joseph Roley-Arzaga is tractors to request a questionnaire, complete it and submit it as soon as possi- a second generation Filipino-American ble. whose grandfather, a two-time POW SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT and Filipino Scout, came to the US after Arthur S. Hanby, Jr., CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, A.P.P WWII. His wife Tess, a fi rst generation Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Dept Filipino-American, is Registered Nurse NO. CZ-15-0288-29 who works for Sharp Healthcare.) Advertised Dates: 09/09/14, 09/16/14 -00123629 Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com September 12-18, 2014 Arts & Culture Cultural differences every traveler should know FAST FACTS: Filipino au pairs HUMMING IN MY UNIVERSE while resting the feet on two foot- other person, much to the accordingly. By Jim Paredes (The Philippine Star) | holds on both sides. It is amazing discomfort of Westerners. 10) Finally, in many Asian countries, around the world MANILA, 7/13/2014 -- The world is not that even old people in 5) In India, a nodding rice — not bread or potato — is the most Three European countries – a homogenous place, thank God. There is these places have no of the head back and forth popular staple. Not only is it popular but diversity everywhere from the way people problem squatting or up or down does not there is also something sacred about the Denmark, Norway, and the look to how they conduct themselves in probably due to mean or signify a “yes.” connection between rice and life itself. Netherlands – are the top des- everyday life. It’s a multicultural world. the life-long habit A “yes” is expressed by The throwing of rice at weddings origi- When traveling abroad, it is best to of doing it this the movement of tinations for Filipino au pairs nated in the east. Rice supposedly symbol- Katerina Francisco, Rappler.com | know the customs and traditions of the way. But thank the head from side izes fertility and abundance. In China, the place you will visit. A foreign traveler God, there are also to side. This can MANILA, 8/30/2014 – The opportunity word rice means “to eat.” In Japan, the is enticing to any young Filipino who may be friendly, open and well-meaning western-style toilets be quite confusing planting, harvesting and preparation of but if he behaves in a way that the people available every- when you encounter dreams of setting foot on the other side rice have religious overtones. A little boy of the world. in a host country fi nd objectionable, he where. it the fi rst few times. or girl who fi nishes every grain on his/her may get into trouble. With regards to bathing, Asians gener- 6) In Brazil, nudity or close to total The au pair program, popular across plate is called a Little Buddha. Europe, allows young people to learn There are little things or topics one must ally like to take daily showers, sometimes body exposure is a national sport. In So, in sum, be ready to adjust to the know and watch out for to avoid down- more than once a day. Many Europeans beaches everywhere, women don the a new language and culture by living culture of the place you will visit, or do with a host family in exchange for light right trouble that may come up in every- can go for a few days without taking skimpiest bikinis or go topless. When I not travel at all. day life. An innocent action, an insensi- baths. went to Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro household chores. I’d like to end this by recalling some- While promoted as a cultural tive, tactless remark, an unknown breach 2) In Indonesia, don’t point with the years ago, I was quite surprised that thing attributed to Mark Twain. He once of protocol on the part of the visiting forefi nger or pass anything with your left women actually seemed to enjoy being exchange scheme, it has often been wrote that, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, mistakenly equated with the domestic traveler can cause great embarrassment, or hand. Always use your right with the palm stared and ogled at and were not bothered bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and worker program. (P17,494.02 - P19,826.56) distress. A little “local” knowledge is not up with the left supporting the wrist. by loud comments from men. many of our people need it sorely on these Filipinos have been participating in • Must render light household chores only handy but also important to help you 3) In Thailand, never touch a person’s In Arab countries, it is the exact accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable the program since the 1990s. A total of for a maximum of 30 hours a week avoid disappointment and may also endear head. It is a grave insult to do so since opposite. Women are covered literally views of men and things cannot be ac- 5,209 Filipinos have registered for the • Entitled to at least one full day off you to the natives abroad. the head is the most esteemed part of the from head to toe to intentionally hide quired by vegetating in one little corner of program in 2013, many of them in Den- every week (at least two days off for au Here are a few things that are good to body. Also, never cross your legs in com- every curve, or anything feminine about the earth all one’s lifetime.” know. Some may be obvious while others pany or point your toes to another person. her. The little areas left exposed such as mark, Norway, and the Netherlands. pairs in the Netherlands) may get you scratching your head! It is considered an insult since the feet are hands, wrists, eyes, ears, etc. are usually What is an au pair? • Given time off to pursue language 1) Toilets — something we take for the lowest part of the body. bedecked with gold and jewelry. The Commission on Filipinos Over- courses and cultural interests granted — are not standardized around It is also bad form to enter anyone’s I often wonder how little children can seas (CFO) describes a Filipino au pair • Must be provided insurance by the the world. In Europe alone, bowls come in house with your shoes on. You must take fi nd their mothers among a group of such as: host different sizes and designs. Some toilets them off and leave them by the door. women, but they do! • a young Filipino citizen, between 18 • Has the right to terminate the con- have a “landing space” or platform before 4) In many Asian and Middle Eastern 7) Drugs are a no-no in many coun- to 30 years of age; tract with a two weeks’ notice yesterday’s meal is washed away by the countries, it is quite common to see two tries. Often, drug possession alone can • unmarried and without any children; Prohibited: water and fl ushed forever. men walking while holding hands. It is lead to a death sentence. Take this very • placed under a cultural exchange • Au pairs cannot be made to do any In Britain, toilets are known as “water not a sign of homosexuality or anything seriously. arrangement with a European/American work for other people closets” or W.C.s. like that. Body language and expressions 9) Though a country may appear very host family for a maximum stay of two • Au pairs cannot work for host family In countries like Japan and most places are just different in many places. secular and tolerant, it is generally still years. beyond maximum working hours in the Middle East, one must often squat Arabs, for example, like to talk with taboo to visit churches and holy shrines "Au pair" means "on a par" or "equal • Au pairs cannot render sick care for on top of an elongated, porcelain hole little space between themselves and the in shorts or very revealing clothes. Dress to" in French. Participants are intended adult family members to be treated as an equal member of the Who pays? family to improve their cultural knowl- Generally, the host family pays for edge, in exchange for light household almost everything: travel and insurance chores. costs, visa fees, pocket money, and lan- According to the European Agreement guage tuition fees, among others. on au pair placement, au pairs are placed The au pair pays for her passport and in a special category, as they are neither other costs not listed in the host family’s classifi ed as students nor workers. payment responsibilities. Are you qualifi ed to become an au In the Netherlands, au pair applicants pair?* Specifi c requirements vary from must go through an au pair agency. country to country, but these are the Applicants must pay no more than € 34, general requirements: exclusive of travel and visa expenses. • Must be at least 18 years old and Filipino au pairs must process their below 30 years of age applications with the CFO. Attending • Must be single with no children the country familiarization seminar • Must know English (CFS) is a requirement before travel. • Must not be related to any member Visit these websites for detailed guide- of the host family lines and requirements: Au pair’s rights and responsibilities • Denmark au pair guidelines • Entitled to his/her own bedroom in • Norway au pair guidelines the family’s home • Netherlands au pair guidelines • Must be provided free food and • Commission on Filipinos Overseas lodging Filipinos make up a sizable portion of • Must be given a minimum monthly the au pair population in several Euro- allowance pean countries. o Denmark: DKK 3,250 (P25,425.54) The map below shows the top coun- o Norway: NOK 5400 (P38,293.86), tries of destination for Filipino au pairs. plus a minimum of NOK 8100 Source: Commission on Filipinos (P57,418.57) for Norwegian course and Overseas -- Infographic by Jessica study materials Lazaro, Rappler.com o Netherlands: 300-340 euro Tom Hom shares wisdom about the American Dream in memoir Warwicks of La Jolla hosts book launch of “Rabbit on a Bumpy Road” SAN DIEGO - Tom Hom, the fi rst future of America. minority elected to San Diego City For more information about the book, Council in 1963, hosted a book signing please visitwww.warwicks.com, or call at Warwick's La Jolla on Sept. 10, 2014 the Warwick's Book Dept. (858) 454- at 7:30 p.m. to highlight his memoir 0347. titled "Rabbit on a Bumpy Road.” Title: Tom Hom: Rabbit on a Hom was born into a Chinese family Bumpy Road in the year of the Rabbit in the 1920’s Author: Tom Hom ISBN: when much of American society was 9780932653444 segregated, socially and economically. Publisher: Sunbelt Publications Inc. He broke barriers and made San Diego Category: Autobiography/History history in 1963 when he became the Specifi cations: Hardcover 392 Pages 6 fi rst minority ever elected to the San x 9 Price: $21.95 Diego City Council. Later, Hom went About Tom Hom: on to win a seat to the California State Tom Hom is a pioneer who in 1963 made Assembly. In addition to being a path San Diego history by becoming the fi rst- breaking pioneer, he helped transform minority ever elected to the San Diego City San Diego’s skid row into the vibrant Council. Later, this Chinese-American won a seat to the California State Assembly. Among Gaslamp Quarter Historic District and his many contributions, he helped trans- led efforts to establish the San Diego form San Diego's skid row into the vibrant Chinese Historical Museum. Gaslamp Quarter Historic District and led Today, his newest venture, his memoir efforts to establish the San Diego Chinese “Rabbit on a Bumpy Road” recaps Historical Museum. Today, Hom continues his efforts in meeting life’s challenges to be an infl uential civic, business and com- to achieve The American Dream. His munity leader, and an inspiration to every memoir is an insightful journey and generation. Connect with him on Facebook / offers words of wisdom that are an TomHomRabbitonaBumpyRoad and on Twit- encouragement to all who believe in the ter @TomHomSD.

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