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The original and first Asian Journal in America PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid Philippine Radio San Diego’s first and only Asian Filipino weekly publication and a multi-award winning newspaper! Online+Digital+Print Editions to best serve you! Permit No. 203 AM 1450 550 E. 8th St., Ste. 6, National City, San Diego County CA USA 91950 | Ph: 619.474.0588 | Fx: 619.474.0373 | Email: [email protected] | www.asianjournalusa.com Chula Vista M-F 7-8 PM CA 91910 Six PH Senate topnotchers proclaimed Nancy Binay snubs partial Robredo widow whips Bicol The Dark Nights of Father Madrid proclamation dynasty ABSCBNnews.com | By Juan Escandor Jr. A Historical Novel by Dr. Ed Gamboa MANILA 5/16/2013 – The Inquirer.net | NAGA CITY, Commission on Elections 5/15/2013 —It was the morn- Inspired by a True Story .... (Comelec) proclaimed on ing after Leni Robredo’s big Thursday night Team PNoy win—garnering about 80 per- senatorial candidate Grace cent of the votes that toppled Chapter 43. A Taste of Freedom Poe and 5 other topnotchers in the Villafuerte clan’s almost “You are most welcome, the Senate race. 40 years of dominance in the George. And you too, Rona,” Aside from Poe, the other third congressional district of Fr. Alfonso said, graciously senators proclaimed are of yellow in her watch strap, Camarines Sur. showing them the rectory’s Team PNoy candidates Loren Leni, car keys in hand, was And yet, for Leni, the fi rst modest guest quarters. “And Legarda (Nationalist People’s getting ready to drive her two order of the day was not to little Christina, of course Coalition), Alan Peter Cayeta- daughters to the airport for a bask in the glory of her vic- -- she’ll liven up this old no (Nacionalista Party), Fran- fl ight to Manila. tory before a group of cheer- convent for sure.” cis Escudero (independent) To most of the people who ing campaign volunteers but “It will only be for a and Sonny Angara (Laban to do a motherly chore. (Continued on page 17) week or two…until I fi nd ng Demokratikong Pilipino), Dressed in simple all-black work, Fr. Alfonso,” said and United Nationalist Alli- pants and a shirt with a splash George, apologetically. ance (UNA) candidate Nancy “Not to worry, amigo, “ Binay. 2.6M undocumented immigrants the old pastor said, reassur- Binay did not show up for ingly. “You’ve had a rough… the proclamation after UNA live in California uhh, two years? Stay for as protested the partial proclama- reason. long as you need to. What tion. The Golden State is a common did our Spanish colonizers UNA spokesman Toby point of entry into the country and say? Mi casa es su casa! My Tiangco told the ABS-CBN its diverse population offers a clearer News Channel (ANC) he does picture of the life of undocumented house is your house, “ he winked. not know why Binay did not immigrants. It was getting dark, so the kindly old priest turned on the bedroom’s fl uorescent light show up at the proclamation. A new study by the Center for and the small capiz lamp by the study desk. He checked the mattresses, pillows, and blan- He criticized the Comelec the Study of Immigrant Integra- kets, making sure they were clean. tion at the University of Southern for proclaiming the 6 candi- California found one-quarter of the dates with only 72 out of 304 “You have to forgive me, young lady, “ he turned to Rona. “This is a very poor parish undocumented immigrant workforce certifi cates of canvass (COCs) and I can’t afford to hire a housekeeper. A lady comes in once a week to help with the laun- ABS CBN News | SAN FRAN- in the US lives in California and or 22% of COCs canvassed. estimates that 7 percent of residents dry, God bless her. She’s the mother of one of our seminarians. But, I do the cooking and CISCO, 5/13/2013 - As the Senate “Why the hurry? 22% is tackles immigration reform, a new in the state are there illegally. cleaning myself, “ he said rather triumphantly. not even half (of the COCs),” report from a California university That translates to 2.6 million “I can do the cooking and cleaning, Father,” Rona quickly offered. he said. takes a closer look at what undocu- people. “Oh no, you are my royal guests, so rest and enjoy! It’s good for my soul to do these Poe is the clear leader mented immigration looks like in In Los Angeles County alone, the chores, you know.” Then with a mischievous smile, he added, “but, if you insist…” that state. country's most populous county, the in the race, racking up US experts often look to California study found 1 in 10 residents there (Continued on page 10) 16,303,640 votes, according when examining trends in undocu- to the latest partial and unoffi - mented immigration and with good (Continued on page 16) cial tally of the Parish Pasto- ral Council for Responsible Voting, which gets its results Erap completes political comeback Budget Cuts Impact on Medical Care from the Comelec transpar- BY CESAR D. CAN- force Congress and the services, AIDS/HIV preven- ency server. The total number as new mayor of Manila DARI, MD‘61 | Henderson Obama administration to tion and treatment, and food of precincts counted in the un- Manila says hello to "Asiong NV. 5/17/2013 -- Seques- reach an agreement on federal safety programs are also to be offi cial tally is now at 59,543 Salonga," and goodbye to tration is the budget cuts -- defi cit reduction in order to reduced, as are payments to out of 78,166. "Dirty Harry." which will slash $1.2 trillion avert large cuts to defense and health care providers.” “Nakikita namin na ‘yung from federal spending over non-defense programs. Under the current sequester fi rst 6 hindi na maaapektuhan GMA News | MANILA, 5/17/2013 the next decade. It has taken What is the impact to rules; Medicare will be cut by so we’re proclaiming, walang Former President Joseph Estrada more than a year of anticipa- Medical care? $100 billion over the next 10 nagmamadali,” explained was proclaimed the mayor-elect of tion about whether Congress An up-to-date statement years, with $11 million to be Comelec Commissioner Sixto Manila City on Tuesday afternoon after the Commission on Elections and President Barack Obama from Massachusetts Medical cut in 2013. This is a 2% cut Brillantes. (Comelec) decided to lower the Aquino in the 2010 presidential race. would strike a compromise, Society (MMS) : “More than to physicians and clinicians Comelec’s offi cial count showed threshold of votes needed to pro- This will be his fi rst elective posi- however, fi nally it kicked- a billion dollars in disaster (estimated at $4.9 billion) and Poe leading the race with 6,978,111. claim a winner. tion since he was ousted in 2001. off March 1. Enumerable relief, more than $350 mil- 2% to hospitals (estimated at “I didn’t really expect this. Ang It marks the return to offi ce of one Estrada had also been the long-time dasal ko palagi na sana naman kung articles are written on these lion for the Centers for Dis- $5.6 billion) and will lead to nanaisin ng Diyos na ako’y magwagi of the country's most popular politi- mayor in San Juan until he was subjects. In tidbits, this is my ease Control and Prevention, 496,000 jobs being eliminated cians. Estrada had been convicted of replaced in 1986, after the People ay sana malagay ako sa pwesto na overview, for everyone to and more than $133 million in 2013 and a loss of 766,000 medyo komportable. Huwag naman plunder in 2007 and sentenced to life Power Revolt that toppled the dicta- for the Food and Drug Ad- jobs by 2021, as stated below. in prison, but was pardoned by then- tor Ferdinand Marcos and swept make their own take. In the sa 11 or 12, ngunit higit pa diyan President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. fi rst place the act was consid- ministration are among the (Continued on page 19) (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 9) He came in second to Noynoy ered a “last resort” that would scheduled cuts. Mental health

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©2013 San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 17-23, 2013 PH Embassy Welcomes Convictions in Two EJK Legal Buzz Opinion Cases in the Philippines by Atty. Jean Tinsay, Esq. WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/10/2013 tion,” Ambassador Cuisia said as he ex- Recamata was sentenced by Judge Law Offi ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega —The Philippine Embassy today pressed confi dence that the Department Angelo Rizala of the Puerto Princesa www.ctvattys.com welcomed the reported conviction of of Justice would be able to successfully Regional Trial Court to reclusion per- the gunmen involved in two cases of prosecute other reported cases of politi- petua to life imprisonment for shooting Read Atty. Jean Tinsay’s previous articles by visiting extrajudicial killings in the Philippines, cal killings in the country. Ortega to death on 24 January 2011. our website at www.asianjournalusa.com saying this underscores Manila’s strong “There is no denying that the Philip- Recamata’s conviction followed that commitment to address human rights pines still has a long way to go when of Clarito Arizobal alias Boy Zapanta, violations. it comes to human rights but these two the accused gunman in the killing of By Cesar D. Candari, In a statement, Ambassador Jose L. convictions should leave no room for Bicol journalist Rowell Endrinal. MD. FCAP Emeritus Cuisia Jr. said the convictions should doubt about the Aquino Administration’s Arizobal was found guilty of murder The Fiancée’s Child convince the international community fi rm resolve to put an end to the culture and sentenced to serve the penalty of and civil society that the Aquino Gov- of impunity that pervaded in our coun- reclusion perpetua by Judge Frank E. ing to join the fi ancé(e) parent. In ernment is exerting serious efforts to try,” Ambassador Cuisia said. Lobrigo of the Regional Trial Court by Jean S. Tinsay, Esq. bring perpetrators of extrajudicial kill- The latest conviction announced on of Legazpi City on Monday for killing Matter of Le, 25 I&N Dec. 541 (BIA Budget Cuts ings and other human rights violations Wednesday by Justice Secretary Leila Endrinal, publisher of the Bicol Metro Ernie, a U.S. citizen is engaged to 2011), the Court in defi ning “minor to justice. de Lima was that of Marlon Recamata, News and commentator of radio station Liwayway, a widow he met while child” adopted the defi nition of (Continued from page 1) “These convictions are much-awaited the confessed gunman in the murder of DZRC, on 11 February 2004. ### he was on vacation in the Philip- “child” in Section 101(b)(1) of the developments that show that the Philip- Palawan broadcaster and environmental- pines. Liwayway has a 19 year old Act which is an unmarried person pines is heading toward the right direc- ist Dr. Gerry Ortega. Even before the Sequestration started, daughter, Daria. She told Ernie that under 21 years of age. Thus, Li- statements gathered from analysis of she could not bear to be separated wayway enters the United States on the impact of Sequestration to Medical stemming from the Medicare budget were “Medicare/Medicaid/government the largest component of the health care from her only daughter and would a K-1 nonimmigrant visa and Daria Care are hereby summarized taken from contraction of about $120 billion over regulations,” “reimbursement issues” sector and employ more than 5.4 million be devastated if she would be left will enter and seek admission to the “The Negative Employment Impacts of the decade.” and “uncertainty/changes of health people. Two out of every three dollars behind. Ernie would like to bring United States not as the stepchild of the Medicare Cuts in the Budget Control Sector Job losses reform.” spent on hospital care goes to the wages both of them at the same time to the Ernie, but as Liwayway’s derivative Act of 2011,” by Tripp Umbach (see job Hospitals 144,006 It is stated that physicians would not and salaries of caregivers and other United States. However, he knew minor child. losses below) “Large scheduled budget Nursing facilities 63,946 escape the effects, as nearly 62,000 jobs workers. that by the time he marries Liway- Upon arrival in the United States, reductions in Medicare are projected to Physician and other offi ces 61,809 would disappear from or fail to material- Business analysis stated that , way, Daria no longer will qualify as Liwayway and Ernie are required harm not only physician practices and Labs 56,527 ize at doctors’ offi ces and other health “the goods and services hospitals and his stepdaughter because she is al- to marry within ninety (90) days in hospitals, Home health 39,143 professionals’ offi ces through 2021. hospital workers purchase from other ready 19 years old. Ernie is now in order for Liwayway and Daria to be but also other employers more indi- Real estate 35,040 It is undeniable that offi ce-based businesses create additional jobs and rectly tied to the health care industry. Food services 33,612 physicians continue to play a vital role economic value for the community. a quandary as to how he could fulfi ll eligible to fi le adjustment of status Research sponsored by the Ameri- Employment services 23,498 in the economy. Doctor’s practices Hospitals rank second only to restau- the wishes of his dear fi ancée. applications. can Hospital Assn. projected a total Wholesale trades 12,965 supported about 4 million jobs in 2009, rants as the top source of private sector Ernie is correct, if he marries Li- 8 CFR 214.2(k)(6)(ii) provides: of 766,000 job losses through 2021 Health retail stores 11,444 and today, the indirect and direct impact jobs. wayway whether in the Philippines Upon contracting a valid marriage of cuts to Medicare would destabilize or when she arrives in the United to the petitioner within 90 days of Most doctors are now waiting to see physician offi ces across the country. The Apparently, sequestration would not States, he will not be able to fi le his or her admission as a nonim- fi ancée parent. what happens. It has been stated, “about future of the Medicare program is of affect Medicaid, the “numero uno” of an immigrant relative petition for migrant pursuant to a valid K-1 visa 90 percent of doctors are completely concern to most physicians. In addition the Affordable Care Act pressed by uninformed about what the govern- while these cuts alone will be devastat- President Barack Obama- the joint fed- Daria. To qualify as a stepchild, the issued on or after November 10, Jean S. Tinsay is a partner in The marriage establishing the stepparent- 1986, the K-1 benefi ciary and his ment’s doing. A lot of them are in this ing to physician practices and patient eral-state health program for the poor. Law Firm of Chua Tinsay and Vega free-fl oating anxiety mode.” Even access to care, physicians are also facing There will be reductions in payments stepchild relationship must occur or her minor children may apply (CTV) - a full service law fi rm for adjustment of status to lawful physicians with no plans for career present and future fi nancial penalties if to hospitals, physicians and other care prior to the 18th birthday of the with offi ces in San Francisco, San change are worried about the profes- they do not successfully participate in providers, including Medicare Advan- stepchild. permanent resident under section Diego, Sacramento and Manila. The sion for reasons related to Obamacare. multiple Medicare programs, including tage plans and the companies running But all is not lost, what Ernie 245 of the Act. information presented in this article A sweeping survey of 13,575 doctors the e-prescribing program, the electronic the Medicare Part D plans. needs to do is to immediately fi le a Pursuant to this provision, Daria is for general information only and released in September by the Physicians health record meaningful use program, According to Dr. Gary Wiltz, the fi ancée petition for Liwayway. Once as a minor child of a K-1 benefi ciary is not, nor intended to be, formal Foundation found that 77 percent were and the physician quality chairman-elect of the board of the Na- approved, Liwayway will be issued will be eligible to adjust to that of a legal advice nor the formation of an pessimistic about the future of medicine. reporting system, as well as the value- tional Association of Community Health a K-1 nonimmigrant fi ancée visa. permanent resident. Pursuant to the attorney-client relationship. Call The main reason: malpractice lawsuits, based modifi er. Daria, provided, she is below 21 holding in Matter of Le, her eligi- which the president’s law did little to It has been proven that hospitals are (Continued on page 19) or e-mail CTV for an in-person or address. After that, the top factors cited years old will be issued a K-2 non- bility to adjust status is determined phone consultation to discuss your immigrant visa as the minor child of at the time of her admission to the particular situation and/or how their Liwayway. United States. In short, provided services may be retained at (415) Section 101(a)(15)(K)(iii) of the Daria enters and is admitted to the 495-8088; (619) 955-6277; jtinsay INA provides for issuance of a non- United States prior to her turning 21, HYPERLINK “mailto:Dchua@ immigrant visa to the “minor child” she will be able to adjust status as ctvattys.com”@ctvattys.com who is accompanying or follow- the derivative minor child of a K-1 May 17-23, 2013 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 AMERICAN ICoICoNS a celebration of the people, places and things we love Macy’s invites you to join NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 19 us for our all-star salute to THE GREAT those that make us proud to AMERICAN live in the land of the free SUMMER SALE and the home of the brave A SAlUTE TO AMERIcANA – from classic cars & apple 25%-5O% OFF pie to legendary designers STOREWIDE & destinations. 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Brain Diseases Affecting More Power of Prayer: Studies Find Prayer Can Lead to Cooperation, People and Starting Earlier Forgiveness in Relationships ScienceDaily.com | May 14, 2013 — prayer changed actual behavior, and that the partner had done to upset or annoy researchers. Than Ever Before Praying for a romantic partner or close this behavior was apparent to the other them. Study participants were undergradu- ScienceDaily.com | May 10, 2013 and Young Dementia UK, which are a friend can lead to more cooperative and partner, the subject of the prayer." •The partners of participants who ate college students who indicated — Professor Colin Pritchard's latest grass-roots response to these rises. The forgiving behavior toward the partner, In addition, objective observers found prayed for them noticed more forgiving they were comfortable with prayer and research published in journal Public need for such charities would have been according to a new study co-authored by those who engaged in partner-focused behavior than the partners of partici- praying for others. Further studies need Health has found that the sharp rise of inconceivable a little more than 30 years a Florida State University researcher. prayer exhibited more positive behavior pants who were assigned to set aside to be conducted with older, more mature dementia and other neurological deaths ago." The fi ndings are signifi cant because toward their partners compared to those time each day to think positive thoughts or more ethnically diverse couples to in people under 74 cannot be put down When asked what he thought caused they are the fi rst in which the partners who did not pray for their partner. about them. ensure that the effects of partner-focused to the fact that we are living longer. The the increases he replied, "This has to who are the subject of the prayers re- Fincham is one of several authors of •Participants assigned to pray follow- prayer is not limited to young adult rise is because a higher proportion of be speculative but it cannot be genetic ported a positive change in the behavior the study led by Nathanial Lambert, a ing a partner's hurtful behavior were relationships, the researchers said. old people are being affected by such because the period is too short. Whilst of the person who prayed, said Frank former FSU doctoral student who is now more cooperative with their partners Until recently, social scientists have conditions -- and what is really alarm- there will be some infl uence of more D. Fincham, scholar and director of an assistant professor at Brigham Young compared to participants assigned to stayed away from studying religion, ing, it is starting earlier and affecting elderly people, it does not account the Florida State University Family University. Their paper, "Shifting To- engage in thinking about God. spirituality and especially prayer, people under 55 years. for the earlier onset; the differences Institute. ward Cooperative Tendencies and For- •Participants who prayed for a close Fincham said, despite the fact that some Of the 10 biggest Western countries between countries nor the fact that more "My previous research had shown giveness: How Partner-Focused Prayer relationship partner on days in which 5 billion people, or about 75 percent of the USA had the worst increase in all women have been affected, as their lives that those who prayed for their partner Transforms Motivation," was published confl ict occurred reported higher levels the world's population, profess some neurological deaths, men up 66% and have changed more than men's over the reported more prosocial behavior toward in the journal Personal Relationships. of cooperative tendencies and forgive- religious faith. women 92% between 1979-2010. The their partner, but self-reports are subject In addition to Lambert and Fincham, ness than on days when confl ict oc- "In the United States, some 90 percent UK was 4th highest, men up 32% and to potential biased reporting," Fincham the co-authors are C. Nathan DeWall curred and they did not pray. of people say that they pray at least women 48%. In terms of numbers of said. "This set of studies is the very fi rst and Richard Pond of the University of "These fi ndings highlight the potential occasionally, and prayer is a form of deaths, in the UK, it was 4,500 and now to use objective indicators to show that Kentucky and Steven R. Beach of the benefi t of using partner-focused prayer, spiritual activity common to all the 6,500, in the USA it was 14,500 now University of Georgia. where culturally appropriate, in clinical Abrahamic traditions, including Juda- more than 28,500 deaths. The paper reports the results of fi ve settings or in relationship education ism, Christianity and Islam, with strong Professor Pritchard of Bournemouth separate studies designed to fi nd out programs," the researchers wrote. parallels in other religious traditions, University says: "These statistics are Health Benefi ts of whether partner-focused prayer shifted In addition to informing relation- such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Shin- about real people and families, and individuals toward cooperative behav- ship education and couples therapy for to," Fincham said. "Yet we know very we need to recognise that there is an Sweet Potatoes iors and tendencies both over time and religious clients, the research fi ndings little about its role in romantic relation- 'epidemic' that clearly is infl uenced by in the immediate aftermath of hurtful may also help clarify the types of inter- ships. This is the fi rst time that objective environmental and societal changes." behavior. Among the fi ndings: ventions -- that is, those that increase indicators have documented the impact Tessa Gutteridge, Director YoungDe- Not only are sweet potatoes readily •Participants who prayed more fre- cooperation in order to facilitate forgive- of prayer in such relationships." mentia UK says that our society needs Scientists have found that the sharp rise available, inexpensive, and delicious, quently for their partner were rated as ness -- that might be developed for http://www.sciencedaily.com/releas- to learn that dementia is increasingly of dementia and other neurological deaths there are many other reasons to love less vengeful in discussing something nonreligious couples, according to the es/2013/05/130514184139.htm affecting people from an earlier age: in people under 74 cannot be put down to these yummy vegetables. Here are 9: "The lives of an increasing number the fact that we are living longer. The rise is 1. They are high in vitamin B6. of families struggling with working- because a higher proportion of old people Vitamin B6 helps reduce the chemical age dementia are made so much more are being affected by such conditions -- and homocysteine in our bodies. Homo- The 8 Biggest Health Problems Americans Face challenging by services which fail to cysteine has been linked with degenera- what is really alarming, it is starting earlier What are the biggest health problems in cited by Americans since 2003. If health 3. ObesityThe number of Americans keep pace with their needs and a society tive diseases, including the prevention and affecting people under 55 years. (Cred- the U.S.? It depends on whom you ask. insurance company predictions come true, who think obesity is the most urgent which believes dementia to be an illness of heart attacks. it: © Colinda McKie / Fotolia) The Centers for Disease Control and expect this issue to stay among American's health problem has doubled in the last six of old age." 2. They are a good source of vita- Prevention would put heart disease at the top concerns. years. According to the CDC, more than a Bournemouth University research- period, all indicates multiple environ- min C. While most people know that top of the list, since it's the leading cause Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini said that third of adult Americans are obese. Some ers, Professor Colin Pritchard and mental factors. Considering the changes vitamin C is important to help ward of death in the nation. If we looked to a "premium rate shock" was in store for economists estimate that obesity-related Dr Andrew Mayers, along with the over the last 30 years -- the explosion in off cold and fl u viruses, few people are Google for an answer, Americans searched next year with some insurance premiums costs account for more than 20% of total University of Southampton's Professor electronic devices, rises in background aware that this crucial vitamin plays an for information about hemorrhoids more doubling. Bertolini isn't alone with this U.S. health-care expenditures. David Baldwin show that there are rises non-ionising radiation- PC's, micro important role in bone and tooth forma- than any other health problem in 2012. line of thinking. UnitedHealth Group 4. CancerCancer continues to take its toll in total neurological deaths, including waves, TV's, mobile phones; road and tion, digestion, and blood cell formation. Probably the best source to ask about the warned brokers earlier this year that some on Americans, causing more than 570,000 the dementias, which are starting earlier, air transport up four-fold increasing It helps accelerate wound healing, pro- biggest health problems facing Americans, customers could see their premiums more deaths in 2011. Understandably, the dis- impacting upon patients, their families background petro-chemical pollution; duces collagen which helps maintain though, are Americans themselves. Here than double, and some small business rates ease ranks highly among health challenges and health and social care services, chemical additives to food etc. There is skin’s youthful elasticity, and is essen tial are the top eight health problems identifi ed could jump by as much as 50%. that face the U.S. The good news is that exemplifi ed by an 85% increase in UK no one factor rather the likely interac- to helping us cope with stress. It even by U.S. respondents in a 2012 Gallup poll. Insurers like Aetna and UnitedHealth more effective treatments have become Motor Neurone Disease deaths. tion between all these environmental appears to help protect our body against 1. AccessFor the 10th year in a row, will raise premiums largely because of available with more on the way. The research highlights that there is triggers, refl ecting changes in other toxins that may be linked to cancer. Americans listed access to health care as the increased numbers of individuals with For example, Medivation and partner an alarming 'hidden epidemic' of rises in conditions. For example, whilst cancer 3. They contain Vitamin D which is one of their top two concerns. Obamacare's poor health who will buy insurance under Astellas Pharma received approval for neurological deaths between 1979-2010 deaths are down substantially, cancer critical for immune system and overall mandate that individuals purchase insur- Obamacare. Aetna actually encouraged prostate cancer drug Xtandi last August of adults (under 74) in Western coun- incidence continues to rise; levels of health at this time of year. Both a ance goes into effect in 2014, so it will brokers to reenroll members at the end -- three months ahead of schedule. Me- tries, especially the UK. asthma are un-precedented; the fall in vitamin and a hormone, vitamin D is be interesting to see if this issue remains of 2013 rather than in 2014 to delay cost divation also recently obtained a positive Total neurological deaths in both men male sperm counts -- the rise of auto- primarily made in our bodies as a result near the top of the list. For now, nearly a increases. Both Aetna and UnitedHealth recommendation for Xtandi in Europe. and women rose signifi cantly in 16 of immune diseases -- all point to life-style of getting adequate sunlight. You may quarter of all Americans view access as the will attempt to make up for any negatives the countries covered by the research, and environmental infl uences. These have heard about seasonal affective nation's most signifi cant health issue. from the individual insurance market by which is in sharp contrast to the major `statistics' are about real people and disorder (or SAD, as it is also called), 2. CostThe high cost of health care growing their respective Medicare and (Continued on page 18) reductions in deaths from all other families, and we need to recognise that which is linked to inadequate sunlight has also ranked in the top two problems Medicaid managed care businesses. causes. there is an èpidemic' that clearly is in- and therefore a vitamin D defi ciency. Over the period the UK has the third fl uenced by environmental and societal Vitamin D plays an important role in our biggest neurological increase, up 32% changes." energy levels, moods, and helps to build in men and 48% in women, whilst Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/ healthy bones, heart, nerves, skin, and women's neurological deaths rose faster releases/2013/05/130510075502.htm teeth, and it supports the thyroid gland. than men's in most countries. 4. Sweet potatoes contain iron. Most Professor Pritchard said, "These rises people are aware that we need the min- in neurological deaths, with the earlier eral iron to have adequate energy, but onset of the dementias, are devastating iron plays other important roles in our for families and pose a considerable Follow Asian Journal body, including red and white blood cell public health problem. It is NOT that we production, resistance to stress, proper have more old people but rather more on Twitter im mune functioning, and the metaboliz- old people have more brain disease ing of protein, among other things. than ever before, including Alzheimer's. @asianjournal 5. Sweet potatoes are a good source For example there are two new British of mag nesium, which is the relaxation charities, The Young Parkinson's Society and anti-stress mineral. Magnesium is necessary for healthy artery, blood, bone, heart, muscle, and nerve function, yet experts estimate that approximately 80 percent of the population in North America may be defi cient in this important mineral. 6. They are a source of potassium, one of the important electrolytes that help regulate heartbeat and nerve sig- nals. Like the other electrolytes, potassium performs many essential functions, some of which include relaxing muscle contractions, reducing swelling, and protecting and controlling the activity of the kidneys. 7. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet-tasting but their natural sugars are slowly released into the blood- stream, helping to ensure a balanced and regular source of energy, without the blood sugar spikes linked to fatigue and weight gain. 8. Their rich orange colour indicates that they are high in carotenoids like beta carotene and other carotenoids, which is the precursor to vitamin A in your body. Carotenoids help strengthen our eyesight and boost our immunity to disease, they are powerful antioxidants that help ward off cancer and protect against the effects of aging. Studies at Harvard University of more than 124,000 people showed a 32 percent reduction in risk of lung cancer in people who consumed a variety of carotenoid-rich foods as part of their regular diet.2 Another study of women who had completed treatment for early stage breast cancer conducted by researchers at Women’s Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) found that women with the highest blood concentrations of carotenoids had the least likelihood of cancer recurrence. 9. There are versatile. Try them roast- ed, puréed, steamed, baked, or grilled. You can add them to soups and stews, or grill and place on top of leafy greens for a delicious salad. I enjoy grilling them with onions and red peppers for amazing sandwich or wrap ingredients. Puree them and add to smoothies and baked goods. -- Link: http://refreshingnews99. blogspot.in/2013/05/health-benefi ts-of- sweet-potatoes.html May 17-23, 2013 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com3SDG11357__FillipinoEnergyDiet_Run:04_12_13__ AsianJournal_6.4375x10.5 Page 5 up to the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles to get sworn in for my dual citizenship status. Consul General Hel- In Perspective len Barber Dela Vega sworn me in and gave me a rosary from Myanmar, her post as Philippine Ambassador prior by Genevieve Tagudin Silverio to Los Angeles, as a Birthday present!! Thus, I have two beautiful rosaries from two beautiful friends added to my What’s your goal? collection!! My Birth week has been Read Genevieve Tagudin-Silverio’s previous articles by one incredible, wonderful one -- truly visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com a milestone! Thank you again for your friendship through the years….Enjoy the photos!! What’s clear is Edna is an original Grateful Hearts who has mastered the art of hope and tinues to flash that effervescent smile, a gratitude. On a side note, the rosary was trademark of her irrepressible optimism made by hand by the wonderful nuns of and a kind reminder to friends that there the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Our isn’t anything in life that cannot be over- Savior in Roundtop, NY. Hopefully, it come with grace and daring. comes prepackaged with prayers and At the event, Edna was feted by her thanksgiving. As a gift, the rosary is a children Daryl and Rhea -- with hubby reminder of the Hail Mary moments Dante beaming with pride -- as someone we have had and need more of in life. I who deeply believes in family. To the just can’t imagine how many Hail Mary rest of us she is the career woman passes Edna must have completed to who has made her mark as a success- make it to year 60 at full throttle. ful financial planning consultant, the **** friend who continues to build bridges On May 13, Feast of Our Lady of Fa- I have had the opportunity to cherish and kindle life-long friendships along tima, I was fortunate enough to attend the life’s wonderful moments in the past the way. I cannot think of any other last mass of the day at the Little Flower few weeks with friends and family. influential Filipina American leader Chapel in La Mesa. The chapel is located it began with the celebration of Edna who has cultivated such a large circle in an assisted living facility run by the Concepcion’s Sweet 16 (oops!) 60th of friends effectively and quietly, that is birthday celebration on board the Lord until the rousing noise of friends doing Hornblower in mid-April and then the macarena dance number and hipster continued on to several blessed birthday tribute at her 60th bash got started on celebrations that bridge three genera- the love boat. tions in my family, that of my sister, my As the boat sailed off, I tweeted a daughter and my grandson over a span note from mom to kids: This is what of five days and ending on April 30th. parties look like after 50 -- you can Sometimes it takes friends like Edna party all you want BEFORE the sun Concepcion to realize it as I pause to goes down (so you can see your way savor my blessings in the midst of an back home in daylight) and get heady on unpredictable day; if only to relish the the memories and non-alcoholic drinks. small things that make up these mo- Edna, the gracious diplomat, also ments through the years, just like the took the time to thank the hundreds of unmistakable “Concepcion smile” that guests individually long after the party greet you from a block away. was over. True to form, she was the one It was wonderful to hear about this thanking us for the treat instead of the woman in the words of her children. other way around. I imagine her guests Edna is a survivor. She was born with read a note she wrote to each one, simi- a health issue at birth and astonished lar to the message she sent below: her doctors by trumping the odds and HELLO from a JOYFUL, GRATEFUL emerging with the reputation and will of HEART that turned 60 -- and PHOTOS a fighter. aboard the Hornblower Dinner Cruise ••••• Indeed, instead of feeling lessened by BIG THANKS for sharing your pre- connected to using less energy obstacles that may seem too much for cious time and friendship with us last Carmelite nuns. I was there to listen to When you go on an energy diet, you’re also reducing your others, she has thrived while taking oth- 20th April, GEN & SIM! I will cherish Father Donald Calloway, a priest of the ers along on her unstoppable pursuit of this rosary, Gen. 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Due to changes in government policies as well as practical exercises. There are regarding the health care of the frail and picture frames included if it is not possible Contemporary Asian elderly, HADHC has become a com- to use a projector and several booklets that munity based adult services (CBAS), go along with it. They are all translated effective April 2012. Just like the program into Tagalog. American Issues of the adult day health care, services by Dr. Ofelia Dirige such as skilled nursing, social services, The following are the topics: Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan therapies, personal care, family/caregiver training and support, meals, transportation • Knowledge is Power: Know your risk of Community Services. www.ﬁ lamwellness.org and case management are provided by the Heart Disease Center. • Act in time to Heart Attack signs • Get energized! Say yes to Physical HEALTHY HEART, HEALTHY Activity FAMILIES PROGRAM • Help you heart: Control your High Horizons Adult Day Health Blood Pressure Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the • Be heart smart: Keep your cholesterol Elections: You Win Some, You Care (HADHC): “ Healthy Heart, number one killer of all Americans and is in Check one of the leading causes of death among • Keep the beat: Aim for a healthy weight Filipino Americans (FilAms). Stroke is • Protect your heart: Prevent and control Lose Some! Healthy Families Program” the third leading cause of death in this diabetes As I mentioned in my last article I was present location at 1415 East 8th Street, The most recently held elections made sure that 7 out of 9 UNA candi- population. High blood pressure (HBP), • Welcome heart healthy eating into your brought mixed feelings to a lot of Fili- dates led by Estrada and Enrile would invited by the staff of Horizons Adult Suite 5, in National City. It is a day health high blood cholesterol, overweight/obe- home Day Health Care (HADHC), a CBAS center, that provides therapeutic, social pinos. This is because as in most, if not not make the winning 12. The Warays sity, smoking, not physically active, and • Eat in a heart healthy way-even when all battles, there are losers and there are included Binay and Ejercito Estrada as Provider, to be their guest speaker at their and health services for the frail, elderly diabetes are all factors that increase a time or money is tight 12th anniversary celebration last May 3, and other adults with physical and mental winners. If one identifi es with a specifi c the only 2 from UNA. person’s risk of CVD. Filipinos have the • Take control of your health: Enjoy liv- winner, he will surely feel good. If with What this means is that the Visayans Friday, from 10:30 AM to 12 noon located ailments. It has a modest beginning with highest rates of hypertension (medical ing smoke free at 1415 East 8th Street, National City. I 13 participants and up to this date only the loser, he will feel the opposite. led by Roxas and Drilon delivered to de- term for HBP). Thirty percent of them • Review and graduation In general, we should really feel good serve the 2016 Presidential endorsement also inducted the new set of offi cers of the two of the original individuals, Merlie don’t know they have it and 25% are on • Use Evaluation to track your progress organization. Genova and Susana Cidro are still attend- for the right to participate in the demo- and the Senate Presidency, respectively. medication but their blood pressure is cratic process. For the fi rst time since I It also means that the Bicolanos led by More than 300 were in attendance. ing. Of the three pioneer employees, two still above safe levels; and 10% are doing Our community health workers and Thanks to the efforts of managers and are still working in the facility: Elaine started exercising my right of suffrage Escudero, Robredo and LP followers nothing to lower it. nurses have been trained on how to use in the Philippines, I knew the winners delivered to probably deserve and re- staff of the facility for the job well done in Altruz, therapist and Melinda Saria, social The good news is that people can the manual and we are inviting orga- keeping the Day Care booming with lots worker. for the Senate within 24 hours after the serve the Vice Presidential seat for their lower their risk of HBP by making some nization to participate in this project elections. I understand that they may region in 2016. of participants. Thanks also for Ross and The center began with two vehicles, a lifestyle changes such as: maintaining a by allowing them to teach a group of Marina for the vision they had for estab- van and a car that was used to transport even be proclaimed within 48 hours. PNoy and his team are clear winners. healthy weight or lose weight if over- 25-30 members on the 10 lessons in the COMELEC Chairman Brillantes man- His allies will now capture the Senate lishing the Center. There was an excellent the participants. After some time the weight; being physically active; following “Healthy Heart, Healthy Family” manual. program of speeches and entertainment number of participants increased, 23 more aged the electoral process quite well and Leadership at the expense of Johnny a healthy eating plan; limiting salt intake; It can be taught in three lessons within 2 deserves some credit. There were some Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada and Vic Sotto. Guests were all dressed up and happy to were added. One pioneer participant, drinking alcohol in moderation; taking hours once a month over a period of four share with their celebration and enjoy the Susana Cidro, was given special recogni- glitches in the electronic angle but not Mar Roxas is a winner because, together prescribed drugs as directed; quitting months or several lessons in a week for unexpected and were therefore resolved. with Drilon, he delivered the Visayan delicious Chinese food. tion as community leader for her effort in smoking; and knowing one’s blood pres- four months. The schedule is fl exible and Kalusugan Community Services have recruiting several participants. I was quite happy to access the data vote to Team PNoy 10-2 - more than the sure level and work to keep it at a safe can be taught depending on the avail- loaded online and got to analyze the other regions. The fi nal 9-3 result could been collaborating with HADHC since the The earlier participants were healthier level. ability of the participants. From time to FilAm Wellness Center (FWC) opened than the present ones. No one among results per region. I was even happier also be credited to him, the LP and the Here’s the wonderful news for the time they will have helpers who are being that the data, up to the precinct level coalition that he helped form with PNoy. in 2002. It is just a building away from them was in wheel chairs. The present FilAms in San Diego! The National Heart, trained on how to use the manual. If you HADHC. We have been providing edu- participants have severe medical problems in every locality, were made available. UNA as a group are clear losers. Only Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at are interested to participate in this project, Being several thousand miles away from 3 will become Senators. In this sense, cational materials to the Day Care Center including Alzheimer, dementia, brain the National Institutes of Health (NIH), please let anyone of them know so they and sponsoring workshops on the preven- injuries, strokes, psychiatric disorders, Rosales, Pangasinan, it is really a treat the Three Kings are losers too. Senator U.S. Department of Health and Human can start right away. to access the results of my hometown Enrile is defi nitely a loser - fi rst, because tion and management of chronic diseases. developmental disabilities and others. Services (NDHHS), have developed a pro- Besides attending learning sessions, Members and staff of the Day Care Center Many come in wheel chairs, with canes online. he will now surely lose the Senate gram or manual entitled, “Healthy Heart, participants will develop skills on how Presidency and second, his son lost the also attend our workshops at FWC and and with walkers. Healthy Family.” This manual provides all to prepare healthy meals, be physically help up in fund raising events such as our Due to the outreach program of the Team PNoy vs. UNA Senatorial race. The vaunted political the information you need to put the heart active, given handouts that they can take machine UNA hoped to have in order to garage sales. Center, the number of participants steadily health project into action in the commu- home and share with their families and The “Healthy Heart, Healthy Fami- increased. This election pitted the chosen can- elect majority of their candidates failed nity. Through this manual individuals can meet new friends. The overall benefi t of didates of PNoy, on one hand, against him. lies” program on how to prevent heart As the participants are increasing, more be taught to build healthy skills and make participation is learning about healthy disease will start at the Day Care Center employees are added. There are now 238 those of VP Binay, Former President Former President Erap Estrada won lasting changes to fi ght heart disease and life style and skills to adopt heart healthy Erap Estrada and Senate President the Mayoralty race in Manila. His son in the next few weeks. It is a curriculum individuals, each given one to fi ve days/ improve their health. It can also be used to behaviors. This will lead to prevention of developed by the National Heart, Lung week regular attendance depending upon Enrile, on the other hand. It was a battle JV Ejercito Estrada will join his other train community health workers, educate heart disease and a longer, healthier and for Senate seats, Congressmen, and lo- son in the Senate. Erap should be happy and Blood Institute (NHLBI) that consists the medical care needed. From the origi- members of the FilAm community and more productive life through old age and of 10 sessions and can be taught in 3- 4 nal 20 employees, there are now 45 em- cal government offi cials. In this article, to complete his political comeback. serve as a basis for other community beyond. I will focus my analysis on the Senate VP Jojo Binay is considered a winner weeks. It will be taught by the nurses/ ployees among them are nurses, a doctor, activities. community health workers (CHW) Lydia psychologist, physical, occupational and results. as far as his family is concerned. His son “HEALTHY HEART, HEALTHY FAM- If you have any questions or concerns, It looks like as of this writing, it is Erwin Jun Jun was reelected as Mayor Duro, Rose San Pedro and Fe Rivero. speech therapists, dietitian, program aides, ILY”, is a heart health manual consisting please call Dr. Dirige at (619) 477-3392 social workers, utility personnel, drivers going to be 9-3 or Team PNoy has 9 of Makati. His daughter Abigail will be of a series of 12 lessons that outlines the or send email to [email protected]. For winners while UNA has 3. Except for a Congresswoman again. And now his HISTORY OF HADHC: 2001-2012 and receptionist all under the supervision different risk factors for heart disease and more information, visit also our website: By Staff of HADHC of Carmencita Trapsi, Administrator. The the ranking that really brought some sur- daughter Nancy will be a Senator. what to do about it. It is very simple, cul- www.fi lamwellness.org. Many thanks for prises, the actual results seem to refl ect But did he succeed in building a Center has acquired three vans, seven turally tailored to the FilAm population, your interest and participation. HADHC opened on May 7, 2001 in its buses and one car. the pre-election surveys. Poe being no. machine that would propel him to the and contains description of the lessons 1 and Ejercito Estrada being no. 11 were Presidency in 2016? Will he retain his indeed surprising. Honasan is currently Cabinet position under PNoy after he around the coast where you can learn to The Outback on the 12th spot beating Gordon, Zubiri, had formed an opposition group? surf. Qualifi ed teachers will have you Enrile, and Magsaysay. Both Houses in Congress will now carving up the waves and hanging ten Australia’s immense outback and di- While it is still mathematically pos- be supportive of PNoy’s legislative At Large... in no time, even if you’ve never been in verse landscapes yield many world-class sible for Gordon, Zubiri, Enrile, and agenda. An analysis of the results in the surf before. There are drop-in day single and multi-day walking tracks that Magsaysay to catch Honasan, I believe the local elections would still be made schools or multi-day camps and all you test the mettle of the hardiest hiker. In that it is statistically improbable for any but I suspect that they will most likely by Miles Beauchamp, PhD need is a cozzie (bathing suit) and a Tassie, use Cradle Mountain as a base, of them to do it. The question is, where be supportive of PNoy’s policies too. sense of humour – surfboards, wetsuits and take day walks in the wild beauty would they draw additional votes to DILG Secretary Mar Roxas will help in and expert tuition are all provided. of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair lessen Honasan’s lead? making them tow the line. The mandate National Park, or trek the six-day, 60km Of the 17 regions in the Philippines, has been given. Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the An undersea like nowhere else Overland Track, traversing mist-shroud- Gordon is in the Magic 12 only in 5; I am sure that Mr. Palengke will be Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International ed moors, mountain passes and primeval Zubiri in 6; Enrile in 5; and Magsaysay more visible in the next 3 years. meet- University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. When you plunge into Australia’s rainforests, to reach Australia’s deepest in only 3. Honasan made the Magic 12 ing with local executives will probably He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. underwater world, you meet the ‘locals’ natural lake, Lake St Clair. in 10 regions. include visiting the palengke in each on their turf. And when you’ve had enough ter- Honasan would probably increase his town. Just make sure that the prices of Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia is restrial adventure, it’s time to take to the lead by drawing more votes from 10 commodities are affordable and reason- the best place on the planet to swim with skies. Take a hot air balloon trip over regions compared to the others trying able. Choose your own adventure: whale sharks - the world’s largest fi sh. Canberra and look down on Parliament to catch up. Gordon and Magsaysay It is hard to argue against Performance The docile behemoths loom out of the House, or watch kangaroos bounding are making it to the Magic 12 in some and Success. If the last 3 years are any Why Australia should be on depths with mouths gaping like aircraft across the red desert plain from a wicker initial and partial results from Overseas indication, things should be better in the hangars, effortlessly gliding past the basket over Alice Springs. Drift over the Absentee Voting which is not confi gured next half of PNoy’s term. small group of snorkelers suspended in vineyards of the Yarra Valley in Victoria yet in published reports. The problem is CORY successfully chose an “R” your Top 10 list the warm waters – leaving you gulp- or the glitzy high rises and glamorous Honasan is also in the Magic 12 there. (RAMOS) as her successor. PNoy will Australia may not be on everyone’s – serve up a heady mix of adrenaline- ing in disbelief. You need to take an beaches of Queensland’s Gold Coast. Furthermore, the number of absentee also choose an “R” (ROXAS) to replace Top 10 list of “Things to Do, Places to fuelled excitement. Then mix that and organised tour to swim with the whale Turn your back on the beaten path voters is not that many to make a real him. REFORM or peaceful REVO- Go” but perhaps it should be. The fam- shake it a bit and you have something sharks, but you can simply wade in off Aussies are an adventurous bunch, difference. LUTION as an agenda is a continuing ily learned quite a bit about Australia with a uniquely Aussie twist. the beach to see graceful manta rays, rarely content to take the road most Gordon and Zubiri who are UNA process! when hosting an Aussie soccer player at Most of Australia’s population lives turtles and stunning corals. travelled. So if there’s a way to make candidates have better chances than MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS! the house for a couple of weeks and I’ve on the coast, where several thousand of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef is an experience more exciting, they’ve Magsaysay who is with Team PNoy. So become a bit of a fan. the world’s best beaches, technicolour crowded with garishly-dressed fi sh and probably found a way to do it. You can the 9-3 will still stand if the improb- If your thirst for adventure is powered coral reefs and a clean, clear ocean full eye-popping corals and the Aussies have zip-line through the Daintree rainfor- able happens. Zubiri cannot hope for by pushing your boundaries, taking of bizarre and fascinating creatures pro- devised plenty of adventurous ways est canopy; jump off tall buildings, “Magic” in Mindanao the second time. some risk and having a wicked time do- vide an irresistible venue for adventure to see them. You can sail aboard just bungee off bridges and parachute out of Honasan supporters will not allow it! ing it, Australia is the place to quench it. – in, on and under water. about any type of boat – from former perfectly good planes. Surfers Paradise As I have written in previous columns, Australia’s great outdoors and wild ani- From Manly to Murwillumbah to Mar- racing sloops to tall ships and cruising has theme parks aplenty and all over blogs, and notes, I would have wanted mals – not to mention a few wild locals garet River, there are dozens of places catamarans. Dive operators offer trips the Outback you can ride horses, bulls, Jun Magsaysay to win. He would have to the reef, as well as world-class wreck bikes and even camels. And you don’t served the country well as a Senator as diving. Or you can just jump in with a need to visit a zoo to get up close and he had done earlier. But the people have ASIAN JOURNAL mask and snorkel – either way, you’re personal with extraordinary wildlife spoken. It makes me sad but their voice The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California immersed in a dazzling realm of colour in every corner of the country: koalas and decision must be respected. 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Limitations on Adjustment of Status for K-1 Fiances IMMIGRATION 911 by Atty. Susan migrant, but rather is a person who is V. Perez the “fi ancee or fi ancé of a USC and who Karen is a native and citizen of the seeks to enter the U.S. solely to con- Philippines. On June 15, 1996, upon clude a valid marriage with the petition- the petition of her United States citizen er within ninety days after admission.” (USC) fi ancé, Jeffrey, a K-1 nonim- In order to obtain a K-1 visa, a woman’s migrant visa was issued in Karen’s USC fi ancé must have petitioned for favor. She entered the United States on it, and it will not issue unless there is December 4, 1996. Karen was advised satisfactory evidence that the parties by the consular offi ce in Manila that a “have a bona fi de intention to marry, and K-1 visa was issued for the sole purpose are legally able and actually willing to of facilitating a valid marriage between conclude a valid marriage in the United a foreign national and a USC and that States within a period of ninety days marriage must take place within ninety after the alien’s arrival.” In the vent the days of entry. Karen did not marry marriage with the petitioner does not oc- Jeffrey within ninety days, or at all. cur within a period of ninety days after Instead, she went her own way and later the admission of the said alien, she shall met Michael. Karen married Michael be required to depart from the U.S. and on April 1, 1997. She applied for ad- upon failure to do so shall be deported justment of status based on her marriage or removed. There is no waiver for to Michael. The U.S. Citizenship and these requirements. Karen did not com- Immigration Services (USCIS) granted ply with these requirements. Instead Karen her conditional legal permanent of marrying her petitioner fi ancé, she resident status in error. She was not married another guy. Karen should have entitled to this status at that time. When gone back to the Philippines when the USCIS discovered its error, it gave marriage with Jeffrey did not occur and notice that it intended to rescind her had Michael fi le a fi ancée petition for conditional legal permanent resident sta- her. The story would have been different tus, and did so by action of the District if Karen married her fi ancé petitioner Director. Karen’s case was endorsed to and divorced him. After marrying her the Immigration and Customs Enforce- fi ancé petitioner, Karen can fi le her own ment (ICE), which initiated removal adjustment of status. proceedings in due time. Karen was We welcome your feedback. If you ordered deported and her appeals to the have any immigration questions, please Board of Immigration Appeal and to the feel welcome to email me at susan@ Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal were both law-usimmigration.com or call 619 dismissed. 819 -8648 to arrange for a telephone A K-1 visa holder is NOT an im- consultation. Letters to the Editor Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com The criminal and civil consequences of marriage fraud IMMIGRATION 911 by Atty Susan V. Perez Stephen Ongaro • [email protected] MAY 16 • The ironical view that sham marriages are illegal and yet valid leaves me perplexed. The illegality of the marriages should ipso facto invali- date the same. Holding otherwise would suggest that the act of entering into a sham marriage though illegal can be legally validated on account that no divorce petition has dissolved the same. How can a relationship that the law holds to be illegal be considered valid?

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Good News Pilipinas | BORA- Palawan’s Secret Lagoon, which was TripAdvisor is a popular travel CAY, 3/11/2013 -- The beauty of the placed at No. 9 and Boracay’s Yapak website that assists customers in Philippines has once again received Beach, also known as Puka Shell collecting travel information, post- accolades from online travel guide Beach, at No. 10. ing reviews of their latest getaway TripAdvisor.com. The scenic Secret Lagoon, located and engaging in interactive travel One of the world’s popular online on a small island and nestled among forums. travel guides, placed the island of towering limestone formations, was Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Boracay at No. 1 in its Travelers’ cited for its “wonderful view.” Jr. said the recent distinctions were Choice-Best Beaches in Asia for this Yapak Beach, a secluded area in proof that the country’s marketing year. the north of Boracay Island, was efforts under the campaign “It’s In placing Boracay’s White Beach noted for the myriad of puka shells More Fun in the Philippines” were at the top of the list, besting 24 on the shore “giving one’s feet a rug- generating results. other beaches in Asia, TripAdvisor ged feel.” “We are so thrilled that these ac- described the 7-kilometer stretch as On its website, TripAdvisor said colades keep coming, proof positive a “stunningly beautiful white pow- the Travelers’ Choice Beaches that our marketing efforts are paying der sand beach [with] crystal clear, Awards were based on the quality off, and more and more satisfi ed warm water that you can laze on for and quantity of traveler reviews and travelers are proudly spreading the days on end.” ratings for beaches it has gathered word about their many fun experi- Also making it to the list of great over a 12-month period since the ences in our beautiful country,” beaches in Asia were El Nido, 2012 awards. Jimenez said.

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(May of loans on which foreclosure actions stated because some large specialty were reversed in the most recent quarter, ARM loans, and 48 basis points for VA 9, 2013) — The delinquency rate for were started during the fi rst quarter was servicers are not yet participating in the likely on properties deemed not to be loans while increasing 13 basis points ### mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit unchanged at 0.70 percent, the lowest MBA survey.” affected by the storm. We expect further for FHA loans. residential properties increased to a level since the second quarter of 2007, “States with a judicial foreclosure improvements in these states as we Over the past year, the non-seasonally The Mortgage Bankers Association seasonally adjusted rate of 7.25 percent and was down 26 basis points from one system continue to bear a disproportion- move through 2013,” Fratantoni said. adjusted foreclosure starts rate de- (MBA) is the national association repre- of all loans outstanding at the end of the year ago. The percentage of loans in ate share of the foreclosure backlog. Change from last quarter (fourth creased 24 basis points for prime fi xed senting the real estate fi nance industry, fi rst quarter of 2013, an increase of 16 the foreclosure process at the end of the While the average percentages of loans quarter of 2012) loans, 81 basis points for prime ARM an industry that employs more than basis points from the previous quarter, fi rst quarter was 3.55 percent, the lowest in foreclosure dropped in both states The seasonally adjusted delinquency loans, 41 basis points for subprime 280,000 people in virtually every com- but down 15 basis points from one year level since 2008, down 19 basis points with judicial systems and states with rate decreased two basis points to 3.77 fi xed, 91 basis points for subprime ARM munity in the country. Headquartered in ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers from the fourth quarter and 84 basis nonjudicial systems, the average rate percent for prime fi xed loans and de- loans, two basis points for FHA loans Washington, D.C., the association works Association’s (MBA) National Delin- points lower than one year ago. for judicial states was 5.96 percent, creased 40 basis points to 7.62 percent and 16 basis points for VA loans. to ensure the continued strength of the quency Survey. The serious delinquency rate, the triple the average rate of 1.99 percent for prime ARM loans. For subprime If you are not a member of the media nation's residential and commercial real Non-seasonally adjusted delinquency percentage of loans that are 90 days or for nonjudicial states. Both declined to loans, the delinquency rate increased and would like to purchase the survey, estate markets; to expand homeowner- rates typically decrease between the more past due or in the process of fore- recent lows, with judicial states seeing 97 basis points to 20.12 percent for please visit www.mortgagebankers.org/ ship and extend access to affordable fourth and fi rst quarters, and the delin- closure, was 6.39 percent, a decrease of the lowest foreclosure inventory since subprime fi xed loans and 138 basis NDS or e-mail MBAResearch@Mort- housing to all Americans. quency rate decreased 76 basis points 39 basis points from last quarter, and a the fourth quarter of 2009 and nonjudi- points to 23.72 percent for subprime to 6.75 percent this quarter from 7.51 decrease of 105 basis points from the cial states seeing the lowest foreclosure ARM loans. The delinquency rates for percent last quarter before accounting fi rst quarter of last year. inventory since the fourth quarter of VA loans increased by 37 basis points to for the seasonal effect. On an unadjusted The combined percentage of loans 2007.” 6.34 percent while the FHA delinquency basis, the delinquency rate was 19 basis at least one payment past due or in “FHA loans, like most of the other rate decreased by 20 basis points to points lower compared to the fi rst quar- foreclosure was the lowest in over four loan categories, saw an improvement 10.97. ter of 2012 rate of 6.94 percent. years, decreasing to 10.30 percent on a in delinquencies. However, it was The percentage of loans in foreclo- The delinquency rate includes loans non-seasonally adjusted basis, 95 basis the only loan type that had increases sure, also known as the foreclosure in- that are at least one payment past points lower than last quarter and 103 in foreclosure starts and inventories, ventory rate, decreased from last quarter due but does not include loans in the basis points lower than the same quarter which increased eight basis points and to 3.55 percent. The foreclosure inven- one year ago. 11 basis points, respectively. The pre- tory rate for prime fi xed loans decreased “On a seasonally adjusted basis, the 2010 vintages continue to drive FHA 12 basis points to 1.98 percent and the overall delinquency rate increased this serious delinquencies, with the 2008 rate for prime ARM loans decreased 73 6 PH Senate quarter, driven by a slight increase in and 2009 loan cohorts still accounting basis points from last quarter to 5.95 the 30-day delinquency rate. Normal for 44 percent of seriously delinquent percent. For subprime loans, the rate (Continued from page 1) seasonal patterns are beginning to FHA loans even though they represent for subprime ARM loans decreased 197 re-emerge, but as has been true post- only 27 percent of FHA loans serviced. basis points to 16.27 percent and the rate ang kanyang binigay. Kaya alam ko crisis, it is still diffi cult to parse typical In contrast, the 2010 and later vintages for subprime fi xed loans decreased 54 malaking responsibilidad ito,” said seasonal swings from true changes in made up 15 percent of seriously delin- basis points to 8.74. The foreclosure in- performance. It is also important to quent FHA loans, but are almost half ventory rate for FHA loans increased 11 Poe. note the decline relative to last year at of all FHA loans serviced. Foreclosure basis points to 3.96 while the rate for VA Poe was with her family, includ- this time. Regardless, we remain in a starts and inventory rates on subprime loans decreased 10 basis points to 1.98. ing mother Susan Roces, during the period of slow and uneven economic loans dropped sharply over the quarter The non-seasonally adjusted foreclo- proclamation. and job growth in the US and there are and relative to last year.” sure starts rate decreased three basis Escudero, meanwhile, was with his still many borrowers without stable, “Finally, last quarter we noted the points for prime ARM loans to 0.94 per- girlfriend, actress Heart Evangelista. full time employment, or that are still adverse effects of Superstorm Sandy on cent, 10 basis points for subprime fi xed “Binato ako ng napakaraming unemployed. On a seasonally adjusted the delinquency and foreclosure rates to 1.72 percent and 55 basis points for putik pero malaki ang tiwala ko at basis the largest increases in delin- in the states that were affected. While subprime ARM loans to 2.31 percent. pinakita naman ng sambayanang quency were in the subprime fi xed and forbearance is in place for many of The foreclosure starts rate remained Pilipino na ‘yung aming itinatag na ARM categories, typically sensitive to the borrowers affected by the storm, unchanged at 0.38 percent for prime serbisyo ng 15 na taon ay worth it at income and payment shocks, and likely we ask servicers to report these loans fi xed loans and 0.49 percent for VA even more so in the current economic as delinquent if the payment was not loans while the rate increased eight basis hindi dapat tawaran,” said Escudero. environment,” said Michael Fratantoni, made based on the original terms of the points to 0.94 percent for FHA loans. Escudero served for 9 years in the MBA’s VP of Research and Economics. mortgage, regardless of the forbearance Change from last year (fi rst quarter of House of Representatives as con- “We are seeing substantial improve- plans in place. New York, New Jersey 2012) gressman of Sorsogon. He won his ments in the foreclosure situation and Connecticut saw overall decreases Given the challenges in interpreting fi rst 6-year term as senator in 2007. nationally and in many states. The in total past due rates this quarter, in the true seasonal effects in these data The poll body has canvassed 72 foreclosure inventory measure de- line with most other states in the nation, when comparing quarter to quarter out of 304 certifi cates of canvass, creased in 40 states, with states like although the improvements in the 90+ changes, it is important to highlight the totaling 13,384,981 voters. Florida, California, and Nevada leading day delinquency category were less year over year changes of the non-sea- The Comelec en banc earlier the declines. However, 33 states had than the national average. New York sonally adjusted results. rejected an UNA petition to defer increases in foreclosure starts, while the actually had a slight increase in 90+ day Compared with the fi rst quarter of pace of decline in the 90+ day category delinquencies. Foreclosure starts in New 2012, the foreclosure inventory rate de- the partial proclamation of sena- has slowed in recent quarters, the 90+ Jersey had declined across all loan types creased 61 basis points for prime fi xed tors. UNA campaign manager Toby day measure is now at its lowest since last quarter, possibly due to servicers loans, 281 basis points for prime ARM Tiangco said Comelec should pro- 2008. As with last quarter’s results, the suspending foreclosure activity as bor- loans, 174 basis points for subprime claim all the winners. reported improvement in the foreclosure rowers recovered from the impacts of

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Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 17-23, 2013 your father has killed the fatted calf being, loving, and merciful Father. After cause he has him back in good health.’ Father Alfonso gave the fi nal bless- The son grew angry at this and would ing and bid everyone goodbye, the not go in; but , his father came out and release papers having been completed Phil - Am began to plead with him. He said to his beforehand, the happy detainees went Book father in reply: ‘For years now I have home as free men with their families slaved for you. I never disobeyed one of and with their friends. Except for Rona Selection your orders, yet you never gave me so and Christina who lingered in the now Law 101 much as a kid goat to celebrate with my empty makeshift chapel. Rona told by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. e Dark Nights of friends. Then, when this son of yours George the bad news. They had no place Member, State Bar of California & returns after having gone through your to stay. Her sister’s apartment was small Integrated Bar of the Philippines Father Madrid property with loose women, you kill the and overcrowded. Besides, she was wor- Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- fatted calf for him.’ ‘My son,’ replied ried about what the neighbors might say a historical novel by the father, ‘You are with me always, and about harboring NPAs and communists. journalusa.com Dr. Ed Gamboa, MD everything I have is yours. But we had Her sister’s husband was concerned that to celebrate and rejoice! This brother of having George stay at their place might yours was dead, and has come back to attract military raids. Or perhaps attract life. He was lost, and is found.’ ” other members of the New People’s Ridiculous First Name Father Alfonso closed the book and Army. He was adamant -- he did not Chapter 43. A Taste of Freedom said, “Most, if not all, of you are famil- want to take risks. George, Rona, and PHIL-AM LAW 101 by Atty. Rogelio be amended into its correct spelling. In Author’s note: August 21, 1983. Exiled Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, the charismatic op- iar with that story. A wonderful story of Christina were loitering by the military Karagdag, Jr., Member, State Bar of 2001, the Philippine Congress passed a position leader, arrives at the Manila International Airport to a returning hero’s welcome. Escorted forgiveness, of God’s infi nite mercy and detention gate when Father Alfonso California & Integrated Bar of the law, RA 9048, that allowed misspelled by government soldiers, Ninoy is summarily shot to death as he steps on the tarmac… Kumander kindness. Whatever you and I may have walked by to chat. Philippines | SAN DIEGO & MANILA, fi rst names to be corrected without go- Gusi watches the TV coverage of the assassination while recovering from wounds sustained during done in our lives, the worst deed we “Aren’t you going somewhere to 5/17/2013 -- ing to court. RA 9048 defi ned “Clerical an encounter with commandos of the Philippine Constabulary. Years earlier, Gusi was the newly- ever committed could never be larger celebrate?”, the pastor asked. or typographical error” as that referring ordained and affable Father George Madrid whose social justice work among oppressed farm than God’s merciful and loving heart.” Rona stammered and Fr. Alfonso Dear Attorney Karagdag, “to a mistake committed in the per- workers (sacadas) in the parish of Santa Lucia eventually led to his defection to the Communist He read brief sections of the story which sensed that something was wrong. formance of clerical work in writing, Party of the Philippines. In short order, the rebel priest had risen to the rank of commander of the he wanted to delve into further. “We are trying to fi gure out where to My parents were still in their teens copying, transcribing or typing an entry dreaded New People’s Army. Following Ninoy’s assassination and the People Power Revolution, stay” George, his head bowed down, when I was born. I have no recollection in the civil register that is harmless and the rebel commander focused on guiding the Communist Party towards cooperation with the new The priest continued, “The interest- fi nally admitted. of my father because he left us when I innocuous, such as misspelled name Philippine Government. Working such a ﬁ ne line led to his capture after 14 years of underground ing thing about what Jesus taught is was just a baby. I do not hate him for or misspelled place of birth or the like, activity. Thanks to the tireless work of human rights groups, the imprisoned rebel priest and other that, at various times in our lives, we “Why don’t you stay at my convent, that since I imagine that he was not which is visible to the eyes or obvious to political detainees are eventually released from prison. might identify with either the prodi- until you fi nd a place?” the priest said. ready yet to take the responsibilities of the understanding, and can be corrected gal son, the older righteous and rather It was not a spacious place. Not too being a father. However, I hate him for or changed only by reference to other that country and he was in dire need. proud son, or the forgiving, generous fancy, either, unlike the other conven- giving me something that haunts me existing record or records”. (Continued from page 10) So, he attached himself to one of the father. We all start out in life as brats.” tos. But, he assured George, it might until this day – a ridiculous fi rst name in RA 9048 also allowed the fi rst name propertied class of the place, who sent That last remark elicited a few giggles be more comfortable than his previous my birth certifi cate. to be changed (not just correctly spelled) him to his farm to take care of the pigs. from the congregation. “Hopefully,” lodging. Laughing at his own joke, the I would like to change my fi rst name if it is ridiculous, tainted with dishonor “It’s the least we can do,” George He longed to fi ll his belly with the husks he went on, “ we will arrive at some priest asked them to wait until he settled to something else. However, all of my or extremely diffi cult to write or pro- said. “Where would we go if you had that were fodder for the pigs, but no point in our lives when instead of being some stuff at the Colonel’s offi ce. It documents (birth certifi cates, baptismal nounce; or if the new fi rst name or nick- not offered to take us in?” George, one made a move to give him anything. ego-centered offenders as the prodigal would only take a few minutes. certifi cate, medical and school records, name has been habitually and continu- like the other detainees, was exhila- Coming to his senses at last, he said: son was, or insufferably righteous as etc.) are under my ridiculous fi rst name. ously used by the petitioner and he has rated when offi cial notifi cation of their ‘How many hired hands at my father’s the older son was, we would instead be “Stay put,” he said. “Don’t leave. I Of course, I use a nice nickname, but I been publicly known by that by that fi rst impending release came. That Sunday, place have more than enough to eat, totally and unconditionally forgiving, will be back with my new Cadillac.” do not have any documents showing my name or nickname in the community; or all the detainees together with their while here I am starving! I will break as the Father was.” George refl ected nickname. Therefore, I have no “public if the change will avoid confusion. families and friends attended the cus- away and return to my father, and say to on what the saintly priest said. Indeed, Half an hour later, the priest returned or private documents upon which the Later on, RA 10172 was enacted to tomary morning Mass. The elderly but him, Father, I have sinned against God his image of God had evolved through driving a vehicle more rusty and rickety correction shall be based”. So I do not amend RA 9048, by also allowing ad- spirited Fr. Alfonso, who had faithfully and against you; I no longer deserve to the years, corresponding to events in than any motorized junk you could have any documents I can submit. Is my ministrative correction of clerical errors celebrated Sunday Mass at “American be called your son. Treat me like one of his life. In his adolescent years, while imagine. But the rare “kagangkagang understanding of this correct? Because in the other entries in the birth certifi - Bread” the last nine months or so, made your hired hands.’ With that he set off studying in the seminary, he looked at a version of an Indianapolis Pace car”, as from my reading from the internet, other cate, except for the nationality, age and the liturgy extra special. In attendance for his father’s house. While he was still God who was strict, morally demanding Father Alfonso christened his vehicle, people seem to have been using the status of the child. The other provisions were Colonel Bautista, a handful of offi - a long way off, his father caught sight of and authoritarian -- Yahweh, the God of was good enough to transport them, name (upon which the correction will of RA 9048 remain untouched and are cers, and most of the guards on duty. Fr. him and was deeply moved. He ran out the Old Testament, the God of Moses albeit at processional speed, to a family be based) in most of their documents. still effective, including the change of Alfonso had persuaded the local choir to meet him, threw his arms around his and Abraham. Like his peers, George restaurant where the pastor cheerfully Anyway, is RA 9048 still applicable in fi rst name. from a neighboring church to grace the neck, and kissed him. The son said to pictured God as the Old Man with the treated them for merienda before bring- my case? How do I change my name? In your case, you may be able to occasion. The gospel that Sunday was him, ‘Father, I have sinned against God white beard, majestically enthroned in ing his guests to the convent. I am looking forward to your reply. change your ridiculous fi rst name with- about the parable of the Prodigal Son, and against you; I no longer deserve the heavens, presiding over all of the -- Thank you so much and more power to out need of going to court. But you have from the writings of St. Luke. It was Fa- to be called your son.‘ The father said created universe. He thought of God you! to justify why you feel that it is really ther Alfonso’s favorite story and he read to his servants: ‘Quick! Bring out the as the magnanimous but nonetheless To be continued... ridiculous. What is nice about RA 9048 the scriptural passages as if for very the fi nest robe and put it on him; put a ring stern Master calling him to work in Sincerely, is that whether or not your fi rst name is fi rst time. on his fi nger and shoes on his feet. Take His vineyard. During his 14 years as The author welcomes comments, ridiculous will depend on how you feel the fatted calf and kill it. Let us eat and a revolutionary and a fugitive, living corrections, suggestion, etc. from Asian Jet about it, although other people may fi nd “Jesus said to them: A man had two celebrate because this son of mine was among the destitute and the oppressed, Journal readers. These may be included *** it acceptable. After all, it is you who will sons. The younger of them said to his dead and has come back to life. He was his image of God changed. He viewed in the novel’s fi nal version. Please send have to be continuously haunted by that father, ‘Father, give me the share of lost and is found.‘ Then the celebration God less as Almighty Creator but more your remarks to ed.gamboa@yahoo. Dear Jet, name. the estate that is coming to me.’ So, the began. Meanwhile, the elder son was as the great Liberator and Protector of com. father divided up the property. Some out on the land. As he neared the house the oppressed. The God who takes care Please don’t get confused between Sincerely, days later, this younger son collected all on his way home, he heard the sound of of his children -- the all knowing, all mere clerical errors which can be cor- his belongings and went off to a distant music and dancing. He called one of the caring Divine Providence. In solitary rected, and a fi rst name that is ridicu- Atty. Karagdag land, where he squandered his money servants and asked him the reason for confi nement, afforded more time for self Follow Asian Journal on lous, tainted with dishonor, or extremely on dissolute living. After he had spent the dancing and the music. The servant refl ection than at any point in his life, he diffi cult to write or pronounce. (Continued on page 19) everything, a great famine broke out in answered, ‘Your brother is home, and began to see God simply as the forgiv- Twitter @asianjournal A clerical error in the fi rst name may May 17-23, 2013 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Spiritual Life

said she doesn’t want RIP on her tomb, that accompanies that. But, it’s not like she prefers instead Jesus. Her husband we’d never met. We break up only to be- asks, “Why?” She said Joseph Estrada come part of something larger…and we Lower Your see u soon. Her husband told her, “It regain each other in that … Community must be Bayan:” Benigno Aquino you is not, fi rst of all, nor necessarily at all, a are next. During our adulthood, though shared roof, a shared city, a shared task, Balintataw we developed close friendships, we still or even an explicitly shared friendship. Nets encounter exclusion, gossips, denial, It’s a shared spirit, a shared way of life.” by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez and feeling of inferiority. “Believe me,” (Ron Rolheiser, Saying Goodbye, Part wrote Henry W. Longfellow, “every man of Life, 1987-09-01) Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- at www.asianjournalusa.com www.asianjournalusa.com has his secret sorrows which the world Rolheiser observed in the previous- ing our website at knows not and often times we call a man ly quoted article that before the coming Pentecost Sunday cold when he is only sad.” We recall down of the Spirit, though the disciples those years when we were full of vitality were living under one roof, yet they and entertained impossible dreams. For were not in real community. They had a Tandaan, May Nagmamahal sa Iyo A Reunion with the Holy Spirit all that have been memorable, happy, “reunion,” but it was a physical presence blessed, sad and painful, thanks. only. They were in one place, but every- Minsan ay tila napakahaba nitong lalakarin Joke of the week: As a group of apostles with new zeal. Remembering, however, brings one had different feelings about Jesus. soldiers stood in formation at an Army Refl ection: This Sunday, May 19, kung kaya’t natatakot ikaw na abutin ng dilim pain and joy. Those were good years, Some were still stricken with grief and at minsan ay kamalasan pa ang sa iyo’y darating Base, the Drill Sergeant said, “All right! I was invited to be the guest speaker at everything that characterized our adult- doubt about the death and resurrection. All you idiots fall out.” As the rest of the grand reunion of graduates from St. hood. Our memories of home and child- Others thought everybody got it made. at nag-iisa ka lamang nagtitiis, nanggigigil the squad wandered away, one soldier Anne’s Catholic High School (boys’) hood carry tears and laughter. That is The Messiah and the “Wonder-Worker” sana ay tandaan may nagmamahal pa rin sa iyo remained at attention. The Drill Instruc- and St. Anne’s (Mary’s) High School why we need a reunion, a home coming, who should set Israel free from foreign tor walked over until he was eye-to-eye and College (girls’) of Hagonoy, Bula- for it is at home where we can retrace domination had been found. The follow- Minsan nga ay napakahirap gawain ang ngumiti with him, and then raised a single eye- can. This event will take place at Bel- our roots, our origins, our youth and ers were wrong and scandalized when brow. The soldier smiled and said, “Sure lagio, NV. Because of personal reasons, our innocence. Through remembrance Jesus was crucifi ed between two thieves. lalo na kung pagod ka na at sikmura ay mahapdi was a lot of them, huh, sir?” I could not make it. I’m rephrasing my of the past we heal our hurts, heart- But the “Paradise Lost” was tila mga pakpak mo ay isa-isang nababali Scriptures: First Reading: Acts 2: salutatory address in this column in con- aches and envision again our unfulfi lled regained when Jesus rose from the paa’y mabibigat ‘di maiangat aking pakiwari. 1-11. Jewish pilgrims came to Jerusalem nection with the Solemnity of Pentecost. dreams. Through coming home to the dead. Although the followers were still sana ay tandaan may nagmamahal pa rin sa iyo to observe the feast of Pentecost in com- Reunion, anniversary and sabbati- past, we realize the present and the walking on cloud nine after the Resur- memoration of the giving of the Law cal are interrelated words. A reunion has future. We realized who, what and how rection, Jesus left their company and on Mount Sinai to Moses. Pentecost is to do with the biblical concept of time. we came to be, what and who we shall ascended to his Father. Probably, the At sa pakiramdam mo ay natapos na nga ang lahat the closing festival of the harvest and The bible tells us that God created the be. Our classmates, our teachers and followers of Jesus were saying, “Not may paraan pa nga kaya na makahabol nang ganap of the Paschal season that occurs on world in six days and then took a sab- everyone whom we encountered in life, again” or “What now?” Then a marvel- kahit sandali na lamang magagawan pa ng oras the fi ftieth day from the next day of the batical. That original seventh day was unwelcome or not, mold and change us ous transformation occurred. The Holy Sabbath of the Passover. Second Read- the fi rst sabbatical, God observed it. It forever in a fascinating, yet mysterious Spirit, as promised, descended on the talunan ka man ay pilit ginawa mo rin ang dapat. ing: 1 Corinthians 12: 13b-7, 12-13. was some sort of a “reunion,” a review way. “No man is an island.” apostles. After Pentecost, they were now sana ay tandaan may nagmamahal pa rin sa iyo Using the Stoics philosophy of the body, of what God had created. He looked “For all that is to come, yes.” a community. Why is that? For they all Paul teaches the Christians at Corinth back at what he had created and he was When we graduated from high breathed the same spirit, the Holy Spirit. Sa mga sandaling silang mahal mo’y malayo sa ‘yo that even though they exalt in their pleased with it, for it was good. school and college, we left behind a From that time on, it did not matter even spiritual gifts, they should not neglect “For all that has been, thanks …” family, a community to become mem- though they were miles apart from each at nag-iisa ka lamang sa munti mong paraiso the proper respect that is attributable to Biblically, to celebrate a reunion is bers of bigger ones. Our smaller groups other, because the Spirit of unity dwelt wala kang nang masabi at nauutal ang dila mo the body. St. Paul used the metaphor of to be on a sabbatical. As we look at the of friends, classmates and loved ones in them. Their “reunion” was more sa matinding takot mandin ang isipan ay tuliro. the human body and its parts. The body catena of our life, our “then” and “now”, gave way to larger ones. Our community intimate, because they were infused, sana ay tandaan may nagmamahal pa rin sa iyo needs its different parts and these parts the words of Dag Hammarskjöld, the and intimate relationships are not lost, “clothed with power from on high” by need the cooperation of the other parts 2nd Secretary-General of the United they were substituted with new ones, the one Spirit of love, unity and peace to function well in the body. Similarly, Nations in the 1950s, seem apropos, sometimes better, at other times, worse Today is the Solemn Feast of kasabihan na nga na ang lahat ay may katapusan the Spirit is the unifying power who “For all that has been, thanks. For all than the ones we had. True community, Pentecost. Jesus promised his followers at maayos mong naituwid ang iyong kamalian makes all the members of the com- that is to come, yes.” As it is defi ned as honest and true friendship, is a shared that he is sending down the Paraclete to munity one. Gospel: John 20: 19-23. in scripture, reunion is not an ordinary mga mahal mo sa buhay una mong pasalamatan life. Community, classmates and friends accompany them during their earthly so- palaging mong tatanawin ang kanilang pagmamahal Jesus breathes the Spirit again as he time, it is a time set aside from ordinary are not relegated to oblivion, to the journ until everybody meets again. The sends out the disciples on a mission. His activities. God had shown us that. He realm of the mythological Greek god apostles believed in Jesus’ promise, they sana ay tandaan may nagmamahal pa rin sa iyo mission -to witness to a loving God by paused after creation. Likewise, we and river, Lethe, where all those who could now say, “For all that is to come, his words and actions- becomes their pause amidst the frenzy of maddening drank from it experienced complete yes.” When one door closes, welcome or Ang balanang pagmamahal na nasa iyong paligid mission. Through the Spirit the disciples busyness of life. We stop to remember forgetfulness. not, another door opens. Every depar- sa lahat ng ginagawa mo sa iyo’y nakasilip can bridge a union of the world with the friends, acquaintances, and classmates. “Life has its seasons. There is ture involves an arrival. Father and Son. It’s a union that brings We rest to think of sunny and dark a time to be together, of intimacy, of Quotation of the week: “Just as at kung sa iyong tabi ay magkaroon ng balakid everlasting peace. In Genesis 1:2, “the days of years gone by, to bring back to shared time and celebration ... However, the work of Christ would be devoid of ang pagmamahal nila sa iyo, sila ang sasagip. Spirit of God” moved over the waters. mind faces of our puppy, platonic and there is also, always, a time when the power without the power from on high, sana ay tandaan may nagmamahal pa rin sa iyo The Spirit that “moved” is the Hebrew forbidden love, of bullies and practical demands of life, duty, and the Holy in a Pasch without Pentecost, so would “veruach” or “ruach,” the breath of life. jokers, to heal hurts and wounds caused Spirit call us to move along. Then is the the Way remain unworkable, the Truth It is the Holy Spirit who transforms the by our reckless and daring youthful- time for farewell, for pained embraces, unknowable and the Life unlivable. The creation from chaos into cosmos and ness. Speaking of rest, Gloria Arroyo for tears, and for the bitter restlessness Spirit comes to make possible in men all ©2013 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. who revitalizes and reinvigorates the that Christ is by nature by the gracious gift of his presence.” Thomas Hopko About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Retired Filipino Language Fr. Don Calloway, MIC, Back in San Diego May 23- Teacher at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. June 4 for Book Signing, Talks May 23-Escondido, CA May 29-San Diego, CA St. Michael Catholic Church Church of the Resurrection St. Michael Catholic Church Evening Talk: "Our Lady & Divine Evening Talk: "Our Lady and Divine Evening Talk: Conversion Story (No Mercy in the Year of Faith" 6:30pm Mercy in the Year of Faith" (7:00) Turning Back) 6:30pm Ileana Salazar 619-838-9528 pm. 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Praise for Under the or unenthused about their Catholic awaited book by Fr. Donald Calloway, Mantle! We are living in an extraor- faith. Indeed, not being madly in love dinary time of grace and mercy. It is a with Jesus, Mary, and the Church is an time in which many people, through the increasing threat in the lives of many to- intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, day. For this reason, this book could not are experiencing a renewed appreciation have come at a better time. In this book for the sacred and unchanging truths of Fr. Calloway weaves both his personal Catholicism. Though the vast majority conversion story and love for Our Lady of universities and colleges today indoc- with wave after wave of fascinating trinate their students into the dictator- insights into the Catholic faith, offering ship of moral relativism, the media puts the reader ample reasons for rediscover- forth an ideology of rampant secularism, ing and falling back in love with the and the political realm is fi lled with saving mysteries of Catholicism. This proponents of a culture of death, nev- book is a must read for all! -Derry ertheless, it is in these times that Jesus, Connolly, Ph.D. President John Paul the through the Immaculata, is raising up a Great Catholic University. San Diego, new generation of Catholics. CA

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It's high managerial positions for extremely with industrial grade machinery. between Sullivan Solar Power and GRID Alternatives paying more. It's more innovative. It's successful manufacturers. The leader of the program, Daren "advanced", and In California it has to Specifi cally the "Sustainable Manu- Otten said, "with this program we are Mayor Bob Filner Celebrates be tremendously effi cient to compete. facturing" program at Chico is an addressing California manufacturing New Partnership that will It must constantly improve and account integrated fi eld of study that combines workforce needs with technically edu- Expand Access to Solar in for the end-of-life of its products. technical feasibility with environmental cated Californians who understand the California State University at Chico challenges and opportunities associated San Diego has answered the state's call by provid- with doing business in the state." ing one of only three programs in the While Chico is doing great things, SAN DIEGO (May 2, 2013) – San world that offers a four-year degree the shortage of hands-on education in Diego Mayor Bob Filner today joined GRID Alternatives and local business through GRID Alternatives at no cost. own incentive program, Sullivan Cash in "Sustainable Manufacturing". This California is systemic at the University For each new property that goes solar Rewards, for SDG&E customers that program is in part fi lling a massive and level and even more importantly at the Sullivan Solar Power to announce their new partnership, which will provide low- with Sullivan Solar Power, the company go solar,” said Daniel Sullivan, founder growing California void of industrially high school level. Less than 30 percent will donate one locally manufactured and president of Sullivan Solar Power, trained students that can go from the of our high school students ever get to income households across San Diego with free solar installations. The partnership solar panel to GRID Alternatives, a non- “To make it something that benefi ted the production fl oor to management soon take a hands-on course. Exposure to profi t organization that brings solar power entire community, we have now launched after graduating from college. these skills and real-world learning in was launched at a solar installation for the Martin residence in Broadway Heights, and solar job training into underserved this yearlong partnership with GRID Al- The Chico program has a whopping the teen years could drive a larger move- communities. It is anticipated that 50 ternatives so that homeowners that need 100 percent job placement success ment of success and interest among our where a multi-generational family of nine is receiving a solar electric system low-income households will receive solar solar energy the most will also benefi t. rate and 15 percent of their graduates future workers and provide colleges like installations at no cost as a result of the Fifty to seventy low-income homeowners are women. The average initial pay is Chico with students who are willing to newly established partnership. in San Diego will receive free solar instal- $54,000 and sometimes starts as high as responsibility and economic viability. dive into the opportunities that manu- Sullivan Solar Power is running a lations as a result of this partnership.” $76,000. You might think the word "sustainable" facturing provides. If more universities program for San Diego Gas and Electric The partnership announcement took No, these students don't often put on is just another packaging of the buzz offered programs like the one at Chico, (SDG&E) residential customers, in which place with San Diego’s mayor, Bob a tie and go look important in a cubicle. term "green" but it's not. The degree our high-wage manufacturers would Sullivan Solar Power will pay homeown- Filner, at the residence of Jimmie Martin, They have real knowledge and skills. focuses on making sure the students have access to a larger pool of talent to ers that go solar with the company 20 a veteran with a household of nine, with They go on to make the highly innova- understand business viability for the grow their effi cient production facilities cents per watt, up to $1,500 cash. The children and grandchildren residing in tive products that California has been manufacturing of a product. That means in California. company launched its cash-back incentive the home. The Martin family is receiving famous for engineering and producing. keeping the business operating, growing CMTA tips its hat to Cal State Chico program to replace the fully exhausted an 18-panel rooftop solar array at no cost They create solutions to real-world and competitive, as well as focusing on in developing a program that could be California Solar Initiative (CSI) state problems and tend to the evolution of successful end-of-life dynamics for a the leading edge of future manufactur- rebate for general market homeowners. (Continued on page 18) those solutions within companies with product. The program is both lecture- ing training programs. “Our fi rm has essentially created our New Leadership To Engage Community In Positive Social And Economic Change San Diego- May 14, 2013- The Jacobs Vice President/Community Develop- for accelerating the 60-acre Village at with community businesses and the from Loyola University. “I am truly Center for Neighborhood Innovation is ment and be responsible for Physical Market Creek vision." Diamond BID to support partnerships excited to be joining an organization pleased to announce the appointment of Development and Asset Management. Accolades for Joe come from the and build economic development. that has been an unquestioned leader in two key leadership positions designed to His experience as executive director for national front as well. “Joe has the While in Chicago, he launched and innovation in community development. further increase organizational effec- the Local Initiatives Support Corpora- experience, skill set, and passion to served as President of Chicago Venture I plan to use my extensive economic and tiveness and implement key strategies. tion (LISC), America’s leading nonprofi t advance the agenda for comprehensive Partners, a nonprofi t created to help small business development background Under the umbrella of Revitalizing organization focused on revitalizing and community development in San Diego,” under-resourced businesses thrive. His to help create innovative solutions to Together, new CEO Reginald Jones has rebuilding neighborhoods, makes him said Michael Rubinger, President and successes there included allocating address the challenging economic issues tapped dynamic and talented people well-positioned to spearhead develop- CEO, LISC. business assistance resources to more of Diamond Community residents,” said locally and from around the country. ment in the Diamond district. In his Stephen Maduli-Wiliams has been than 1,500 clients (70% of whom reside Maduli-Williams. These leaders have the resources and LISC tenure, Horiye oversaw the San named VP/ Social Enterprise and will in low- and moderate-income areas) to “As result of this recent restructuring, experience to move quickly and achieve Diego Offi ce, which has invested more spearhead efforts to develop existing achieve economic success; launching JCNI will emerge a stronger, more re- sustainable results. than $193 million in grants, loans and social enterprises and build capac- Chicago’s fi rst business attraction web- sponsive and effective organization that “This is an exciting phase of our equity since its inception. Horiye’s com- ity to support further entrepreneurial site providing commercial real estate is well positioned to meet our long-term realignment and one that will take us to munity involvement has focused on San choice and opportunity.” opportunities. Most recently, Maduli- listings and market data for underserved community goals,” Jones explained. the next chapter of our work,” explained Diego’s reinvestment, education, and "Joe's enthusiasm, dedication and Williams was President & CEO of The real estate market; and creating and The Jacobs Center for Neighbor- Jones. “We are moving from Commu- economic development opportunities. multi-faceted skill set have served our San Francisco Housing Development managing Innovate Illinois (high growth hood Innovation (JCNI) is partnering nity Organizing to Civic Engagement; “I will work with residents, local San Diego LISC team very well,” states Corporation. He brings over 15 years business competition program) for the with resident teams in southeastern San from Land Banking to Redevelopment; stakeholders and partners to build Gordon Boerner, LISC San Diego Local of senior-level management experi- Illinois Department of Commerce and Diego to transform 60 acres into The and from Community Participation to pathways so that places and people Advisory Committee Chair. "With Joe ence in the public, private and nonprofi t Economic Opportunity. Village at Market Creek, a LEED- Governance. We have a lot to accom- prosper,” said Horiye said, a LEAD San at the helm of JCNI's redevelopment ef- sectors and has proven himself to be He holds a Masters in Public Policy certifi ed neighborhood and vibrant plish and this is the team that can get it Diego graduate and native San Diegan. forts, a local LISC / JCNI collaboration an innovative leader. Maduli-Willams and Management from Carnegie Mellow done.” “We will make a difference by working offers a signifi cant 'win-win' opportunity is a community minded entrepreneur University and an Economics Degree (Continued on page 18) Joseph Horiye will join the team as together to build community, and create committed to growth and will work May 17-23, 2013 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Entertainment Showbiz Daniel Padilla nominated for Best Watcher New Actor at 29th PMPC Star Awards by Ogie Cruz Read Ogie Cruz’s previous articles at www.asianjournalusa.com Landslide Victory Si Gov. Vilma Santos!!! By Ogie Cruz ang ating showbiz watcher column tungkol sa mga nanalong artista at Ngayon tapos na ang election sa natalo. Pilipinas, marami na rin ang naka- Landslide Victory ang re-elec- hinga sa ating mga Pinoy na nandito tionist Batangas Governor Vilma sa Amerika.Siempre hindi pahuhuli Santos-Recto,sabi nga inilampaso ng Star For All Seasons ang kanyang Alarcon at Lucy Torres. mga naging kalaban dahil mahigit Eto naman ang mga hindi pi- 600,000 votes ang lamang niya. nalad sa Election ang aming Eto na bale ang third time ni Ate Vi Ate Imelda Papin na tumakbong na maging Governor ng Batangas, congresswoman sa San Jose Del na ibig sabihin kuntento ang mga Monte,Richard Gomez, Shalani nasasakupan niya sa kanyang pama- malakad.Kahit nga hindi pa tapos ang bilangan noon,naiproklama na siya dahil sa laki ng lamang niya sa dalawa niyang kalaban . Panalo naman ang tag team nina Hot teenage heartthrob Daniel Padilla in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program’ Joseph Estrada at Isko Moreno is ABS-CBN Star Cinema's nominee from the Golden Screen TV Awards bilang Mayor at Vice Mayor ng in the Best New Actor category at the 2012 for his remarkable performance in Manila. Naging mainit ang labanan 29th Philippine Movie Press Club Star the ‘Kamao’ episode of “Maalaala Mo sa Maynila, dahil ang incumbent Awards, the ceremony for which is Kaya.” (ABS-CBN Corp.) Mayor Lim ang naging kalaban scheduled on March 10. Padilla was Angelica Panganiban named Ou- ni Erap.Grabe ang batuhan nila sa nominated for his role as Billy Fernan- standing Comedy Actress at Enpress bawat isa, noong nangangapanya pa dez, the singer who drove the storyline Golden Screen Awards sila, kaya naman inaabangan kung in "24/7 in Love" when he posed the Angelica Panganiban won the Out- sino ng buong nasyon kung si Dirty question in a contest: "What would you standing Performance by an Actress do it it was the end of the world?" Pa- award in a Gag or Comedy Program for Harry o Asiong Salonga ang haha- the show “Banana Split” in the Enter- wag ng Manila City Hall.Tinanggap dilla joins other ABS-CBN Star Cinema and TFC nominees for "One More Try". tainment Press Society Golden Screen naman ni Mayor Lim ang kanyang "The Mistress", "The Healing" and "A TV Awards. She fi rst received this award pagkatalo,kaya wala ring gulo after Mother's Story". (TFC U.S.) in 2011 for the same show. Angelica the election.Nanalo rin si Daniel Soledad,Joey Marquez,Annabelle Coco Martin hailed as Youth Role also appears in the newly launched “Ba- Fernando bilang Vice Gov. ng Bu- Rama, Amay Bisaya na lagi namang Model of the Year, wins other awards nana Nite”, the nightly serving of the lacan, Angelica Jones re-electionist natatalo,Dennis Padilla at Christo- Teleserye prince and "Juan dela Cruz" gag show where they feature new gags ng bukal ng Laguna,Dingdong pher De Leon. lead star Coco Martin continues to earn and talents. Watch out for Karen Lavida Avansado bilang Vice Gov. ng recognitions from various award-giving Loca (Angelica Panganiban), Julius Siquijor.Jolo Revilla as vice Gov ng GRACE POE, HUDYAT NA BA bodies for his sterling performance Baba (Zanjoe Marudo) and Ces Dragon PARA PRESIDENTE NG PILIPI- as an actor and for being a source of (Melai Cantiveros) in “Kandila”, spoof Cavite. Hindi rin pahuhuli ang mag- of “Bandila”, Jason Gainza as Boy asawang Manny at Jinky Pacquiao NAS ???Marami ang nagulat sa inspiration to the youth. Martin recently bagged the ‘Youth Role Model of The Abunda in “Ihaw Na”, spoof of “Ikaw bilang Congressman at Vice Gov. lakas ng ipinakita sa botohan ang Year’ from the Familya Sauza-Berengu- Na”, and Angelica as Kris Aquino in the ng Saranggani Province.Nanalo pangalang Grace Poe ang anak ng er de Marquina for the 93rd Las Famili- segment “Krissy and Me”. They will rin sa Election sina Alma Moreno, as Unidas, ‘Most Outstanding Personal- also be joined by new cast members – Herbert Bautista siempre Mayor ng ity in Philippine Television’ from the (Continued on page 15) Quezon City,Rossele Nava, Roder- 1st EdukCircle MOPiP TV Awards, and (Continued on page 17) ick Paulate,Alfred Vargas, Jestoni ‘Outstanding Performance by an Actor

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ETV. Both at the sessions and at and attend sessions that deal with mo- the Expo the cutting-edge apps were bile and cyber security. I have started demoed, displayed and discussed by implementing the plan and hope to write Online stock investing grows 48% technology leaders and experts. I intend about the new technologies and some of MANILA BULLETIN | MANILA, as a catalyst that will support our online Tech IT to write about them after the conference. the amazing products in later columns. 5/2/2013 -- The Philippine Stock Ex- trading platform tagged as PSETradex from My Barber Since the event is basically the annual I was very interested in a couple of change (PSE) reported yesterday that its for trading participants. This new online gathering of government and industry products that dealt with portability, 2012 data showed a remarkable surge in service is aimed at further expanding by Benjamin Maynigo representatives, I was as happy to learn mobility, and encryption when I was online investor accounts to 78,216. brokers’ reach to investors and boosting with them the emerging technologies, visiting the booths. With tiny memory In a poll conducted by the PSE based activity in the stock market in a signifi - policies and best practices in govern- devices such as USB or tiny external on data gathered from nine trading partic- cant way,” Mr. Sicat added. ment information technology (IT). hard drives, they basically allow you to ipants, the total online investor accounts PSETradex is a web-based trading I always had the impression that many bring your entire PC with you through grew by 48.3 percent from the previous management system that will allow users Expo for Government of the new technologies were always the mini devices. The entire contents year’s 52,750 total. Online investor activ- to trade shares of stock, monitor the order tried and tested in the government fi rst including software that you have in your ity remained robust as the total number status and manage the stock portfolio, Technologies before their commercialization. This is PC are in there in your pocket. of active online accounts amounted to and gather relevant market information true for those whose creation or inven- I have 2 more days to go. I hope to 67,265 accounts or 86.0% of the total through their computers. In addition, it I fi nished my fi rst day at the FOSE Commander of the U.S. International tion were made possible by research visit all the booths and attend the ses- online accounts. can provide a mobile wireless applica- as I write this article. I realized that Forces in Afghanistan. He talked about grants. The military, which spends sions as I originally planned. Retail investors remained the key mar- tion for equity trading which operates attending the FOSE also gives me ac- the current state of global and military enormous amounts in security-related The Keynote Speaker for the second ket for online accounts as they accounted on web-based mobile phones. It enables cess to 3 other conferences being held affairs as well as the security challenges products, technologies, and researches, day is Joe Theisman, former Washington for 99.8% of total online accounts. Of the investors, who have registered with simultaneously at the Washington, D.C. that America is facing. He was quite is a good example. Many of the prod- Redskins Champion Quarterback. He is total online accounts, 97.9% were local stockbrokers, to trade in a totally mobile Convention Center. GovSec Conference impressive. ucts exhibited at the GovSec expo are scheduled to talk about “Managing to while 2.1% were foreign. environment. is one of them that caught my attention. Immediately after was the ribbon related to Home Security. win”. I think I can miss this one. “We are pleased to note the signifi cant In terms of value turnover, total online All share the same Keynote Speakers. cutting and opening of FOSE, GovSec The Government Printing Offi ce increase in the number of active online transaction value in 2012 rose to P195.75 After registering at the Press Room Exhibit halls and the other expos. Edu- (GPO) demonstrated its new 3D Printing accounts in the market. This goes to billion, up by 18.8% from P164.75 and obtaining my badge and conference cation sessions also started. I decided to machine. I was impressed and excited ROOM FOR RENT show that our market has become more billion in 2011. Online trading also com- materials, I reached the fi rst Keynote check out the exhibits fi rst since I was watching the demonstration. open and aggressive to embrace techno- prised 6.7% of the total value in the stock Speech being delivered by General already at the hall anyway. I also enjoyed the demo on the exper- Quiet Neighborhood logical advancements in terms of fi nding market (less block sales). Stan McCrystal. He was the former There is APP Arcade and FOS- tise of dogs in detecting people carrying in National City. No alternative ways of participating in the The PSE study also shows that based undesirable materials such as bombs or smoking. No drugs. stock market,” PSE President and Chief on the profi le of retail investors in the some other weapons. Executive Offi cer Mr. Hans B. Sicat said. Philippines, there were a greater number My original plan was to visit booths 619.746.3416 “We view this positive development of male online investors than female investors. Male investors accounted for 57.9% of retail online investors while females accounted for 42.1%. In terms MEMBERS of active investors, a slightly bigger percentage of female investors were more actively trading than male investors CHURCH OF GOD in 2012. Most of the retail investors trading online had an annual income of less than INTERNATIONAL P500,000, of which 80.1% were active. Meanwhile, 21.6% of investors earn The Old Path -‐ Ang Dating Daan between P500,000 and P1 million a year and 15.5% of investors make more than P1 million a year. Active retail online Address: Schedule of Services: investors remained primarily comprised of investors with income less than 4807 Mercury St., Worship Service P500,000, with a share of 66.6% to the Suite C, -‐ Saturdays at 6:00pm total active accounts. San Diego, CA 92111 Online investors come from the young- 9ra:er ;eeMetro Manila, where 72.7% of total retail online accounts come from. Investors from Luzon comprised 9.4% of the total retail online accounts while investors from Visayas accounted for 4.6% of total retail online accounts. 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East County Daytime workshops will be held on June 27, 6-8 p.m. Featuring Key Asian Community Leaders Ginny shops in May, June, and July the third Fridays in May, June, and July La Mesa Community Center, Arbor from 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. at Caltrans View Room, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Gong, Floyd Mori and Tony Taguba Starting Friday, May 17, SANDAG District 11, Garcia Room & Gallegos Mesa Washington, D.C. –AARP launched will hold a series of daytime and eve- Room, 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego. Daytime Workshops: their fi rst national Asian advertising ning community workshops throughout Each workshop will focus on specifi c May 17 - Healthy environment, en- campaign featuring key Asian community San Diego County to solicit public input topics. ergy, climate change, and public health leaders Ginny Gong, Floyd Mori and on the biggest issues facing the region Complimentary meals will be served June 21 - Land use and transportation Tony Taguba. Created by DAE Advertis- between now and 2050 – issues like the at all the workshops. A printable version July 19 - Economic prosperity, public ing, AARP’s Asian advertising agency economy, environment, transportation, of the workshop fl yer in English and facilities, and borders of record, the ads will run in prominent public health, and social equity. Spanish is available at: http://www. Attendees should RVSP to sarah. Asian American, Chinese and Filipino The input gathered at these workshops sandag.org/uploads/projectid/projec- [email protected], (619) 595-5609, or print and online publications in New will be used to develop San Diego tid_428_15908.pdf. via the SANDAGRegion Facebook page York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Forward: The Regional Plan. This new Evening Workshops: by attending “Regional Plan Workshop” ads convey the following message, “The regional plan will build upon local plan- South County events. best is yet to come and AARP is there to ning efforts, and incorporate emerging June 6, 6-8 p.m. About SANDAG help people 50+ and their families live issues and innovative concepts, to form Casa Familiar Civic Center The San Diego Association of enriched lives in America.” an overall vision for the region’s future, 212 W. Park Avenue, San Ysidro Governments (SANDAG) is the San The community leaders selected for including specifi c actions to turn that vi- North County Inland Diego region’s primary public planning, the campaign are Ginny Gong, former sion into reality. The SANDAG Board is June 13, 6-8 p.m. transportation, and research agency, four term National President of OCA. expected to adopt the plan in 2015. Escondido City Hall, Mitchell Room, providing the public forum for regional Under her leadership, OCA made history Evening workshops will be held 201 North Broadway, Escondido policy decisions about growth, trans- by establishing the OCA National Center every Thursday in June from 6-8 p.m. North County Coastal portation planning and construction, and became the fi rst Asian American at different locations countywide. These June 20, 6 to 8 p.m. environmental management, housing, organization to have a permanent presence workshops will seek input on the same Oceanside City Hall Community open space, energy, public safety, and in the nation’s capital; Floyd Mori, is one topics – land use, transportation, hous- Rooms, 300 North Coast Highway, binational topics. of the country’s leading advocates for the ing, healthy environment, public health, Oceanside advancement of Japanese American and economic prosperity, public facilities, Asian Pacifi c American communities. He has provided Japanese Americans with a voice at the table where decisions are behind them.” for us to maximize the quality of our Facebook,lagi siyang kinatutuwaan DATING SA CONCERT SA LOS made; and Tony Taguba, Chairman of the “I’ve worn a lot of hats in my life – lives as we enter our golden years.” To Showbiz Watcher pero ang balita namin nag-react na ANGELES !!! Si Sir chief ang sikat Pan-Pacifi c American Leaders and Men- mother, grandmother, community activist hear Tony Taguba’s testimonial, please siya.Ganon kasikat ang 20-yr old na sikat na personalidad sa teleserye tors is the second Philippine born-U.S. and government director,” said Ginny click here http://www.aarp.org/videos. (Continued from page 13) , kaya binoto siya ng mga Pinoy at ng channel 2 “ Be Careful With My citizen to be promoted to general offi cer Gong. “And, as long as they fi t, I intend id=2149102813001. to keep wearing them. I hope to maxi- namayapang Hari ng Pelikulang lalo pa siyang pinasikat ni Vice Gan- Heart” ay nagkaroon ng US Tour last rank in the U.S. Army. He is a decorated Filipino American and advocate for break- mize this next phase of my life journey as About AARP Pilipino na si Fernando Poe Jr At da.Paano ba naman ayaw kasi nitong Friday sa Shrine Auditorium.Siya Ms. Susan Roces.Paano ba naman umaten sa mga Debate sa Tv kaya si Richard Yap na halos mayanig tuloy pinagdudahan ang kanyang ang buong venue dahil sa katitili sa AARP is a nonprofi t, nonpartisan orga- siya ang bumabandera slot no. 1 ng nization, with a membership of more than mga Senadors na pumapasok sa top kakayahan.Sino ang may kasalanan kanya, at takenote marami pang mga ngayon kung bakit pumasok siya sa seniors citizen na nanood ng concert 37 million, that helps people turn their 12.Kahit nga ang dating MTRCB goals and dreams into real possibilities, chairman hindi makapaniwala ng 12 senators noong last election. tour.Nakakatakot pa nga yung ibang strengthens communities and fi ghts for the top-notcher siya at ang gusto lang TITA SWARDING NAMAYAPA seniors doon na nasa balcony place issues that matter most to families such niya ay makapasok sa Top 12 pero NA !!! Kahit kami nabigla sa big- baka mahulog pa sila.Siya ang as healthcare, employment and income yun pala siya ang mangunguna. lang pagkamatay ng aming kaibigan pinakasikat sa lahat ng star doon security, retirement planning, affordable Hindi talaga makapaniwala ang at hinahangaan kapag showbiz kasama si Maya na ginagampanan ni utilities and protection from fi nancial Grace Poe sa lakas niya sa mga reporting sa radio ang pag-uusapan. Jodie Sta. Maria. abuse. We advocate for individuals in Namatay siya lang early Sunday Napuna lang naming,hindi siya the marketplace by selecting products Pinoy ,wala nga raw nakapag-predict and services of high quality and value na siya ang top-notcher sa senatorial May 12,phil time,namatay siya dahil bumaba sa stage para pasalamatan komplikasyon sa emphysema sa ang mga taong tumitili sa kanya, buti to carry the AARP name as well as help Bet.Naging malaking puhunan niya our members obtain discounts on a wide ang panganlan ni Da King at mga Quezon City General Hospital. pa si Maya bumaba.Suplado talaga Ang alam namin ang dating ni Sir Yap, thunder na range of products, travel, and services. A Tv ad commercials niya kung saan trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and kasama pa niya sa huli si Susan noon,nagpapalakas na lang siya kasi sabi ng isang reporter at hindi educational information, AARP produces Roces.Ipagpapatuloy niya ang hindi dahil nilipat na siya sa isang room na maka-relate sa audience. AARP The Magazine, the world's largest natapos ni FPJ, ibig ba sabihin nito at wala na sa ICU pero hindi pa Basta maraming salamat sa M circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; isang hudyat na ito na malamang rin niya nakayanan ang sakit kaya Beauty by Dr. Tess na isa mga spon- ing down Asian barriers. a vibrant senior citizen, and AARP will www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP be there to help me.” To hear Ginny’s tumakbo siyang Presidente sa mga bimigay ito. sors ng naturang concert kaya kami “These three inspirational leaders in Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish- AARP’s fi rst Asian Advertising campaign testimonial, please click here http://www. language website addressing the interests susunod na election. Isa siya na langing binabati napunta roon. Nakita rin namin doon kami sa kanyang radio shows sa si Atty. Erwin Bautista at Ginger embody the spirit of AARP,” said Lorraine aarp.org/videos.id=2149167993001. and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not SI VICE GANDA ANG NAG- Cortés Vázquez, Executive Vice Presi- “Older Americans are becoming a endorse candidates for public offi ce or PANALO KAY NANCY BINAY DZRH,DWSS at Pinoy Radio UK Bautista ng Americal Legal Center. ni Sonny Laragan, at takenote lagi Box Offi ce hit ang naturang con- dent, Multicultural Markets & Engage- greater part of our society,” said Floyd make contributions to political campaigns !!! Dahil sa binira ni Vice Ganda Mori. “We’re all living longer. To be a niyang mention ang Asian Journal cert tour nina Sir Chief at Maya,kaya ment, AARP. “These leaders live life with or candidates. AARP Foundation is an si Nancy Binay noong kainitan ng passion and purpose after 50 and serve as member of an organization that advocates affi liated charity of AARP that is working campaign ayan,naging pang-apat pa doon kaya naman kahit hindi ito sa lang hindi na namin sila nalapitan wonderful examples of continually seek- for policy, that means I can participate to win back opportunity for struggling sa mga senatorial winners anak ni Pilipinas lumalabas, sikat na sikat dahil sa dami ng tao at medyo ma- ing new possibilities. AARP celebrates in being a voice as a senior and someone Americans 50+ by being a force for Vice President Binay. ang newspaper na ito. higpit ang TFC o dahil ayaw rin ni them for their outstanding contributions of who happens to be Asian American.” To change on the most serious issues they Kesyo wala raw itong background Maraming salamat sa pagpapahal- Sir Chief dahil paimportante ito. leadership and accomplishments.” hear Floyd Mori’s testimonial, please face today: housing, hunger, income and sa paglilingkod sa bayan, at bigla aga sa amin Tita Swarding, at hindi “These three were selected because they click here http://www.aarp.org/videos. isolation. AARP has staffed offi ces in all ka namin makakalimutan at maging are outstanding individuals but also every- id=2149100396001. 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto na lang tatakbo bilang senador,tira day people,” said Vicky Wong, President “I joined AARP when I was 50 because Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn sa kanya ni Vice Ganda kaya tuloy mga naging kontribusyon niya sa showbiz. & CEO, DAE Advertising. “They are I wanted to be a part of an organiza- more at www.aarp.org. pinag-usapan siya. Follow Asian Journal on Asians, but they are also Americans. They tion that looked out for us,” said Tony Naging tampok pa siya sa mga are living the life they want, and AARP is Taguba. “This is an important opportunity social networking sites lalo na sa SIR CHIEF, SUPLADO ANG Twitter @asianjournal Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 17-23, 2013 Street Poetry Food for Thought Mga Tulang Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- by Michael R. Tagudin journalusa.com Tagalog by Romeo Nicolas Read Michael Tagudin’s poems at www.asian- Read Romeo Nicolas’s previous poems by vis- journalusa.com Quotes on Aging Gracefully iting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com

"Beautiful young people are ac- "Nothing is inherently and invin- cidents of nature, But beautiful old cibly young except spirit. And spirit people are works of art." --Eleanor can enter a human being perhaps Roosevelt better in the quiet of old age and Magtitiis Muna Ako Distant Memory dwell there more undisturbed than in "Age is an issue of mind over the turmoil of adventure." --George matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't Santayana Magtitiis muna ako na ‘di tayo nagkikita, Poem No. 29 matter." -- Mark Twain "We don't stop playing because Ng dahil sa damdaming kong tila wari’y kakaiba. "The great secret that all old peo- we grow old. We grow old because Noong una ang akala, kaibigan lamang kita, I don 't want to be a part of your memory ple share is that you really haven't we stop playing." --George Bernard Ngunit habang nagtatagal, higit roon, nadarama. changed in 70 or 80 years. Your Shaw Just to beforgotten, body changes, but you don't change Or maybe even remembered. at all." -- Doris Lessing "For the unlearned, old age is win- Huwag ka sanang magagalit kung sakaling nangyari ‘to, I just want to be with you ter; for the learned, it is the season of "We are not victims of aging, sick- the harvest." --Hasidic saying ‘Di ko naman inasahang damdamin ko’y magbabago. Forever, together ness, and death. These are part of Marahil ang syang dahilan ay ganda mong pinong-pino, You played your role scenery, not the seer, who is immune "Growing old is mandatory; grow- Mabait at matiisin, binibining syang hanap ko. to any form of change. This seer is ing up is optional." --Chili Davis I played mine the spirit, the expression of eternal That is how destiny made us meet. being." --Deepak Chopra "It's never too late to have a fl ing. Bagaman nga’t bata ka pa, malayo pa ang lakbayin, I have a vision. For autumn is just as nice as spring. "Those who love deeply never And it's never too late to fall in Marami pang karanasang nararapat na danasin. You and I are laughing at the past. grow old; they may die of old age, love." --Sandy Wilson Titiisin kong umiwas at ‘di kita papansinin, All that has happened is just a distant memory. but they die young." --Ben Franklin Kahit ito ay masakit, nararapat kong ‘to’y gawin. We are free at last! Kung sakali ‘di magbago ang damdamin at pagtingin, Ito’y aking ‘pagtatapat at sa iyo’y aaminin. ©2013 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights reserved. ROOM FOR RENT About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin Educated as an Kung tayo’y ‘di na magkita, ang hiling ko’y paumanhin, engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles employee Quiet Neighborhood in National City. hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about Tuluyan na hindi kita patuloy na mamahalin. the human condition. He is donating the proceeds from the No smoking. 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(Continued from page 1) seasonal jobs, like farming or retail, Laughing Matter Sakaling mapatunayan, na tunay kang tinitibok, are undocumented. generating $31-billion in personal Babalikan kita mahal, hindi kita malilimot. The study even breaks down that income. Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- group by ethnicity, showing that The study's authors hope its journalusa.com fi ndings lend insight to lawmak- 63-percent of LA's undocumented Tulang handog kay BFF are Mexican, 22-percent come from ers as they decide on the landmark Central America, 8-percent are from immigration bill, and that they'll Prescription Romeo S. Nicolas the Philippines, China, and Korea. weigh what comes next after reform Bocaue, Bulacan passes---integration. 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She said she did not expect to win with a very big margin and believed it was Robredo widow largely due to her army of campaign volunteers who worked hard despite very limited As the Bamboos Light & (Continued from page 1) resources coming from donations. “In my view, it (victory) is a big message know her—from the moment that the people rejected political dynasty. In Shadows she registered in the national the beginning, it was a very diffi cult fi ght Sway because I am against a well-entrenched by Zena Sultana Babao consciousness as the calm and family who had been in power since by Rudy D. Liporada collected grieving wife of In- 1978. I know many people have a debt of Read Rudy Liporada’s previous articles by visiting our web- Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at terior Secretary Jesse Robre- gratitude to them while the majority of site at www.asianjournalusa.com www.asianjournalusa.com do, who died in a plane crash barangay offi cials are with them. But the people have decided,” she said. in Masbate in August last Judge’s daughter year, and up to the time she Leni, 48, graduated with a law degree Chapter 38 - An Escape Genesis – The Beginning became a candidate—she has from the University of Nueva Caceres in remained basically the same 1992 and passed the bar exams in 1997. By Zena Sultana Babao expelled from the beautiful Garden of A daughter of longtime Judge Antonio hen Jose came back course, but his. Eden, a showcase of the magnifi cent but with a big difference. Gerona of the Naga City Regional Trial He glanced at the toilet. He glanced There’s something refreshing and beauty God intended for His creation. to his senses, the at the hanging blanket above the toilet. Leni, while essentially still Jesse’s Court, Leni worked quietly with civil soci- low watt bulb on optimistic about the word “beginning” Their expulsion from the Garden of widow and mother of his three daughters, ety serving women and children in distress W He glanced at Mando falling into a doze whether it refers to the dawn of a new Eden separated them from the Tree of is becoming her own woman. and farmers struggling to own their farms. the ceiling came to focus. He again. day, the start of a new year, the opening Life, thus withdrawing from them im- New beginning With the death of her husband, she An idea swelled in his mind. of a new venture, or the prelude of a mortality. Until the eventual return of became aware that he now Now that she has won the fi ght against a became the fi gurehead of Jesse’s allies and lay in bed with his right hand symphony. Full of promise, beginnings Jesus! well-entrenched political family, Leni said supporters in Naga even as she vowed then He can do it. He must do it. His fear of stir hope and visions of the future. Soon a population explosion took she was ready to start a new beginning in that she would not want to enter politics cuffed on the railing above his tomorrow should make him do it. And Genesis, the fi rst book of the Bible, place upon the earth. Earth was no Camarines Sur politics, guided by the ide- for the sake of her children—Aika, 25, a they have punished him. They must be means beginning. It sets the stage for longer the perfect place that God had head. He was in his t-shirt and punished in return. He can only avenge als of her husband she longingly described government employee; Patricia, 18, a col- shorts. the entire Bible. Genesis unfolds the intended. It is frightening to see how as her “political capital.” lege student; and Jillian, 13, a high school himself if he will do it. record of the beginning of the world, of quickly all of humanity forgot about She has yet to be proclaimed winner by What does he have to lose? They will student. How long has he been out? He did not human history, of civilization, and of God. Incredibly, in the world at that the Commission on Elections. The poll torture him again tomorrow. They might Leni was forced to heed the clamor of even know what time it was and there family. It is the story of God’s purpose point in time, only one man and his fam- body’s unoffi cial results, posted under its even already kill him whether or not her husband’s supporters and allies on the was only silence. It must be late in the and plan for His creation. ily still worshipped God. That man was transparency server count, showed that they could extract anything from him. brink of fragmentation when Jose Anselmo night or sometime at dawn? It reveals the nature of God, the value Noah. Because of his faithfulness and she won in 181 out of the 186 barangays He could die if he will do it now but Cadiz fi led his certifi cate of candidacy He noted his surroundings. A door and dignity of human beings, the trag- obedience, God saved him and his fam- (villages) under the congressional district he is as good as dead tomorrow anyway. for congressman in the third district even across the bed, ajar, revealed a toilet. edy and consequences of sin, and the ily from the Great Flood that destroyed currently represented by Luis Robredo So why not die now trying to live? as the local Liberal Party leadership an- Above the toilet, a blanket hangs, pre- promise and assurance of salvation. every other human being on earth. Villafuerte. Though weak, his fear of tomor- nounced that its candidate was going to be sumably, to cover a tiny window. This book is also about hope. No mat- God hates sin and judges those who After nine years of being congress- row, his anger, his already being dead, Naga Vice Mayor Gabriel Bordado. A man sat on a chair, dozed from ter how dark the world situation seems, enjoy it. He punishes appropriately, man, Villafuerte fi elded his wife, Nelly, to twitched strength within himself and It was only on Oct. 5, 2012, the last day apparently reading a book on his hand. there is hope. No matter how insignifi - not out of anger or vengeance, but out replace him. He chose to run for governor forged courage within his being. of fi ling of certifi cates of candidacy, that His shoes sat the foot of the bed. A .45 cant or useless we feel, God loves us of love. God’s punishment is meant to but lost to his own grandson, Migz. He glanced at the cuff above his head. she brokered the reunifi cation of the Lib- bulged by his waist. and has a plan for us. No matter how correct and restore fellowship with Him. Leni garnered 107,496 votes in the He must do it. He must do it now. eral Party leaders and fi nally fi led her own Jose let out a dry cough. His body sinful and separated from God we are, When we do sin or fall away from God, unoffi cial Comelec count against Nelly’s “Mando, Mando,” Jose said in a certifi cate of candidacy. convulsed with pain. salvation is available. we deserve His rightful judgment. hoarse voice. In this book, we see God creating the Time passed and the earth was again The man on the chair stirred. After Mando roused in obvious irrita- yawning, he said, “thank goodness, you world in a majestic display of power and fi lled with people. But people, bent on tion. His demeanor, however, quickly purpose, culminating with the fi rst man evil, continued to disobey God even as are awake. I was afraid that they might changed to pleasantness. “Yes, what is have killed you.” and woman on Earth. Adam and Eve, God continued to do His part to reach it?” he said. He yawned, stretching and our fi rst ancestors, were the highlight these wayward people. However, God You are the man with the pleasant pressing his eyes tight. voice, Jose said to himself. of God’s creation – the very reason had promised after the Great Flood to “I need to go to the toilet.” God created the world. But Adam and never again destroy the whole earth “I told them to let you rest. We can “Can a urinal do?” discuss again tomorrow. By the way, Eve did not always live the way God and its people until the day Jesus Christ “No, I need to do more than that.” intended. Bath in innocence, Adam and returns for the Final Judgment. you can call me Mando.” “Oh! Okay,” Mando said. He dragged Eve fell into Satan’s evil machinations. Only a handful of people continued to himself out of his sleepy stupor to un- Disguised as a crafty serpent, Satan follow God. One of them was Abram Tomorrow? lock the Jose’s cuff off the railing. came to tempt Eve. Satan at one time and his family. God appeared to Abram Having done so, he yawned again. was named Lucifer, the Angel of Light. (who would later be known as Abraham) Jose became afraid of tomorrow. True, Jose struggled to get off the he has not broken down but could he Proud of his beauty, he thought he could and established a covenant with him and bed. He appeared to be really in much be God and rebelled against his Creator. told him to leave his homeland (Ur of stand another tomorrow? pain. He limped toward the toilet with He was thrown out of heaven and his the Chaldeans) and go to Canaan. God the cuff dangling from his right hand. In name became Satan. As the serpent, told Abram he will be the founder of a “And also, if there is anything at all the toilet, with Mando close behind him, that I could possibly do for you, do ask Satan tempted Eve by getting her to great nation. Jose acted to stagger wrenching down doubt God’s goodness. He suggested In Genesis we come to know of one of and I will see what I can do,” Mando his shorts. said. that God was strict, stingy, and selfi sh the most mysterious people in the Bible: Mando made a long yawn, closing his for not wanting Adam and Eve to share Melchizedek, the king of peace. He Anything? Jose said to himself. Can eyes. you help me escape? Julius smiled at the the knowledge of good and evil. Satan appeared one day in the life of Abram Jose was waiting for that yawn, for made Eve forget all that God had given and was never heard of again. What impossibility. those closed eyes. His leg snapped, her, and made her focus on the one thing happened that day, however, was to be kicking Mando’s groin. As Mando she could not have. remembered throughout history and But is it really impossible for him to stooped, Jose swung and smashed the escape? Not on the man’s accord, of Sin entered the world and creation eventually became a subject of a New cuff on Mando’s head. was shattered by the couple’s willful Testament letter. Hebrews 7:1 says, disobedience. Fellowship with God subjects’ stories, and “Travel Time” for was broken, and evil began weaving its (Continued on page 19) Best Travel Show for promoting domes- destructive web. Adam and Eve were Daniel Padilla tic tourism and Philippine culture. 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Through a network extend the San Diego Trolley Blue Line from the Santa Fe Depot in Downtown San Diego north to the Old Town “Every family should have the op- of nonprofit and for-profit partners, Change’ feted Transit Center (OTTC) via the existing Trolley tracks. New tracks would then extend north for 11 miles to the portunity to choose clean electricity from locally-owned businesses and national Westfield University Towne Centre (UTC) Transit Center in University City. Eight new stations (three at grade the sun,” said Paul Cleary, Regional tenants, a community and conference at White House and five aerial) would be built at the following locations: Tecolote Road, Clairemont Drive, Balboa Avenue, Director of GRID Alternatives San Diego, center, and a portfolio of social enter- Nobel Drive, UCSD West Campus, UCSD East Campus, Executive Drive, and the UTC Transit Center. The “Sullivan Solar Power’s outstanding com- prise projects, JCNI is creating assets GMA News | WASHINGTON, project also includes upgrades to existing facilities between the Santa Fe Depot and the OTTC. The Build Al- mitment will help dozens of local families that will become economic engines for 5/2/2013 -- Two Filipinas are among ternative has two options—one provides for an additional station at the Veterans Administration Medical Center realize their solar dreams— and our com- the community when the foundation 15 Asian American Pacific Island- and the other provides for an alternative design for the aerial alignment along Genesee Avenue in University munity will be greener for it.” sunsets in 2030. Under the banner of ers (AAPI) that the White House in City (Genesee Avenue Design Option). The 3,809-watt solar power installation “Resident Ownership of Neighborhood the United States honored on May 6 Project Review Period: The 60-day comment period begins on May 17, 2013, and concludes on July 16, will save Jimmie $730 per year, with sav- Change,” the people who live and work as “Champions of Change” for their 2013. The Draft SEIS/SEIR is available in electronic format for review and download on the project Web site ings that will continue to grow over time in the community create the vision, lead contributions to their communities on (www.sandag.org/midcoast). Printed copies of the document can be reviewed at the offices of SANDAG at 401 as the cost of electricity goes up. Over the implementation and own the change various issues. To:Cristen Powell B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, California, and at the regional and public libraries listed below. Print copies of the next 30 years, the Martin residence in their community. Learn more at www. 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Controversy over some provisions in tives offices for projects in the counties of the other “Champions of Change” invoice and tear sheet. Obamacare appear to be a likely reason for Dates, Times, and Locations of Public Meetings and Hearing: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San awardees are Nancy Tom from Chicago; Thank you. this issue ranking so highly. Clairemont: June 4, 2013, 4 to 7 p.m., Cadman Elementary School, School Auditorium, 4370 Kamloop Bernardino as well. To learn more about Minh Dang, Mia Mingus and Van Ton- 6. Heart disease. Heart disease is the Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (Bus 105 at Clairemont Mesa Blvd./Moraga Ave.) Sullivan Solar Power, visit www.sul- Quinlivan from California; Atsuko Toko Fax # leading cause of death in the U.S., but UCSD: June 10, 2013, 3 to 6 p.m., Price Center East, The Forum, Level 4, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA livansolarpower.com or call 1-800-SUL- Fish and Karen Suyemoto from Boston; comes in only at sixth place from the 92093 (Bus 30, 150, 41, 921, 101 and SuperLoop Bus 201/202 at Gilman Dr./Myers Dr.) LIVAN. For more information about Lusiana Tuga Hansen from Alaska, Ar- perspective of Americans according to the University Community: June 12, 2013, 4 to 7 p.m., La Jolla Country Day School, Community Room, 9490 GRID Alternatives San Diego, visit www. line Loh from Delaware, Natalie Nakase Gallup survey. Studies show that the most Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (SuperLoop bus route 201/202 at Genesee Ave./Eastgate Mall) gridalternatives.org/sandiego. from Los Angeles, Mary Frances Oneha common type of heart disease, coronary Old Town: June 18, 2013, 4 to 7 p.m., Caltrans District 11 Office, Garcia Conference Room, 4050 Taylor from Hawaii, Shireen Zaman from heart disease, results in more than 385,000 Street, San Diego, CA 92110 (Bus 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150 at Taylor St./Juan St. & Green Line Washington, DC; Aparna Bhattacharyya If approved please deaths annually and costs nearly $109 Trolley and COASTER at OTTC) from Atlanta and Pramila Jayapal from sign and fax back to Grateful Hearts billion. Downtown San Diego*: June 21, 2013, 9 a.m., SANDAG Offices, Board Room (7th Floor), 401 B Street, Washington state. (619) 474-0373 San Diego, CA 92101 (Bus 3, 120 at 4th Ave./B St. & Bus 2, 7, 15, 30, 50, 150, 923, 992 at Broadway/5th 7. Diabetes. More than 25 million (Continued from page 5) Americans battle diabetes, so it's no Ave. & Blue and Orange Line Trolley at 5th Ave. Trolley Station) Undocumented youth surprise that the disease placed among the ______* This serves as the public hearing his book “Under the Mantle: Marian top health concerns. Diabetes contributes Commenting on the Document: Comments may be submitted orally or in writing at the public meetings and Thoughts from a 21st Century Priest.” According to the Fremont, California to many other health problems, including public hearing. Information at these meetings will be available in English and Spanish, and a Spanish translator Fr. Calloway has an incredible conver- website of local news platform Patch, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, and will be available to assist Spanish-speaking persons with understanding the information presented and to ensure sion story that you have to hear. And he Eusebio is an undocumented youth blindness. that they are able to submit comments. Comments may also be submitted via U.S. mail, e-mail, fax, or on the has not looked back. “who has played a significant role in the As with several other health issues, project’s dedicated phone line as provided below: If you feel stuck in the confusing bar- movement for immigrant rights.” there is some good news. For example, the U.S. mail: rage of opinions about faith and Christi- Food and Drug Administration recently ap- Ms. Leslie Blanda, Mid-Coast Project Development Program Manager anity, Mary and her role in Church, make Currently a social justice fellow at proved Johnson & Johnson's Invokana for San Diego Association of Governments time to listen to his powerful testimony the San Francisco-based Asian Ameri- type 2 diabetes. The drug controls blood 401 B Street, Suite 800 and riveting talk. can/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, sugar through a different mechanism than San Diego, CA 92101 He writes, “Without a relationship Eusebio manages the organization’s other available treatments. E-mail: [email protected] with Mary, it’s very easy to create your AAPI Dream Summer Program, which Although there are plenty of diabetes Fax: (619) 699-1905 own personal Jesus, your own per- was described as supporting leadership drugs available, many think Invokana's Project Telephone Line: (619) 595-5620 sonal Christianity, or worse yet, make development in immigrant youth. unique approach will make it successful Comments must be postmarked or received by July 16, 2013 in order to be considered during preparation of Jesus into another ‘important spiritual She is also on the board of directors of for patients and for J&J. Analysts expect the Final SEIS/SEIR. teacher,’ maybe even reducing him to United We Dream, a network of immi- the drug will attain sales of around $468 Adverse and Significant Environmental Impacts: The Draft SEIS/SEIR anticipates that the following effects the same level as Mohammed, an ‘en- grant organizations led by the youth. million by 2016. that would be avoided or reduced to not adverse and less than significant with mitigation: i) Long-term (opera- lightened Buddha, or some vegan guru The Patch also noted that Eusebio 8. AIDSThe CDC estimates that more tion) impacts for noise and vibration, ecosystems and biological resources, and electromagnetic interference; in Sedona, Arizona, who navel gazes has also been involved as a leader of than 15,500 Americans died from AIDS and ii) Short-term (construction) impacts to archeological resources, ecosystems and biological resources, and to find inner tranquility.” (Under the Asian Students Promoting Immigrant in 2010. There's good news on this front paleontological resources. Mantle, p 42) Rights through Education (ASPIRE) also in the U.S. and across the world. The After mitigation, the Build Alternative and/or the Genesee Avenue Design Option would still result in long- “Speaking of history, the downrgrad- and had a hand in organizing the first United Nations AIDS Program says that term adverse and significant impacts in three environmental areas: transportation (traffic), visual and aesthetic ing ot the uniqueness of Jesus and His Asian American undocumented youth death rates have declined as access to med- resources, and community and neighborhoods (related to adverse visual impacts). Church in the lives of many modern conference. ications become more readily available. After mitigation, short-term (construction) impacts would remain significant and adverse impacts for transportation Catholics only happened after some- (transit, traffic, and parking), air quality, and noise and vibration. Construction would also result in cumulatively thing else occurred first. You can’t Gilead Sciences stands as the leading maker of these medications. The biotech's Atripla Fighting for caregivers significant paleontological, economic, and community impacts. Adverse long-term (operation) and short-term redefine the God-man and downgrade (construction) impacts remaining after mitigation would also affect environmental justice populations, but only is currently the most-used HIV drug. Atripla Him to the status of a wise guru or an garnered $3.57 billion in revenue in 2012, up Meanwhile, a Philippine Star article the Genesee Avenue Design Option would result in disproportionately high and adverse visual impacts to an ‘important spiritual teacher’ until you 11% from the prior year. Gilead obtained FDA described Baldonado as a woman at the environmental justice population. first downgrade his mother, because a approval recently for a new treatment, Stribild, forefront of fighting for increased wages Some resources entitled to protection under 49 United States Code 303: Section 4(f) of the Department of mother always precedes a son. Mothers which combines four of its drugs into one pill. of caregivers. Transportation Act of 1966 would be affected by the project. The public is hereby informed of the FTA’s intent always come first” ((Under the Mantle, Even with the progress, some roadblocks In that report, it was noted that to make a de minimis impact finding for Section 4(f) protected properties, as the project would not adversely p 44) have been encountered in the battle against Baldonado has been in the thick of affect the activities, features, or attributes qualifying the properties for Section 4(f) protection. Fr Calloway cuts to the chase and gets AIDS. Gilead attempted to obtain separate organizing domestic workers’ groups Known or suspected hazardous materials are present at 36 sites along the project alignment, including sites enu- to the heart of the matter with a mes- regulatory approval for two of the drugs included in Stribild -- elvitegravir and cobicistat. since 2011. merated under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; however, project measures would prevent significant sage many of us jaded faithful do miss. This was due to bad conditions she or adverse impacts as a result of any hazardous materials at these sites. However, the FDA announced it would not ap- So don’t miss the talk. Fr Calloway’s prove the drugs in April due to concerns about experienced when she first began her Contact: Please refer to the project Web site (www.sandag.org/midcoast) for general information about this schedule is on page 11. You may also go documentation and quality testing procedures. work as a caregiver in the US for the project. Additionally, please contact FTA Community Planner Alexander Smith at (415) 744-3133 or SANDAG to the website www.fathercalloway.com Gilead is working to address these issues. elderly and disabled in 2007, the report Mid-Coast Project Development Program Manager Leslie Blanda at (619) 595-5620 for additional information to learn more. -- Link: http://refreshingnews99.blogspot. said. These experiences prompted her concerning the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project Draft SEIS/SEIR. com/2013/05/the-8-biggest-health-problems- to move to action. - Gian C. Geronimo, Special Accommodations: In complianceAsian with the ADA, SANDAG Journal will accommodate persons who require americans.html VVP, GMA News assistance in order to participate in meetings held at its facilities. If such assistance is required, please contact Dying with SANDAGFirst at (619) Asian 595-5620 Weekly Newspaperat least 72 hoursin Southern in advance California of the &meeting. 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Cuts to the AIDS drug assistance national franchise growing quickly, founded by the same person that As we come to the plains of Canaan, be forced to “delay or halt vital scien- program could result in 7,400 fewer patients not work together," Lacierda said at we discover the beginning of God’s tifi c projects and make hundreds of fewer having access to HIV medications, and the a press briefi ng. started Massage Envy. covenant people which is the nation research awards,” which means that “several Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The President's spokesman said If this sounds like a good t for you, please respond and include a of Israel, and the broad strokes of His thousand personnel could lose their jobs,” could conduct approximately 424,000 fewer Aquino has always considered Estrada photo so we can put a face to your name. Send to: Beth McRae at mcrae- the White House said. HIV tests. as a family friend. [email protected]. salvation plan. Though Abram and his 2. Twelve thousand scientists and students wife Sarai were already old and past the 6. The Indian Health Service and tribal "Their families have remained good For more information about e Joint, please visit our website at www. would be impacted because the National hospitals and clinics would also be hit by child-bearing age, God promised that Science Foundation would offer 1,000 fewer friends in spite of being affi liated in dif- miramesa.thejoint.com. Location: Mira Mesa in San Diego County ( e sequestration, with 3,000 fewer inpatient ad- ferent political parties," Lacierda said. they will have a son. Through Abram’s research grants and awards. missions and 804,000 fewer outpatient visits, Joint in the Target shopping center) descendants the Savior of the world will 3. The Food and Drug Administration according to the White House analysis. Lower threshold of votes for victory come. From that moment on, Abram It has been stated by pundits as many The total number of votes counted in became Abraham and Sarai became as 32 million people are expected to be Manila's local elections was 96 percent Sarah. added to the health care system as a result when Comelec handed down its deci- Abraham and his descendants – Isaac, Ridiculous First of Obamacare, half of those as a result of sion to lower the threshold of votes for Jacob, Joseph and many more – seen the expansion of Medicaid. Many doctors victory. in Genesis are among the most signifi - Name already refuse to accept Medicaid patients The partial and unoffi cial tally showed cant people in the Old Testament. It is because the government reimbursements for Estrada of the United Nationalist Alli- services rendered are well below the market ance (UNA) with 288,058 votes while important to realize that their signifi - (Continued from page 10) rates. cance is not based upon their personal incumbent Mayor Alfredo Lim of the Announcement : We will be in It is a fact that doctors are concerned characters, but upon God’s. They were Liberal Party (LP) had 257,631 as of Manila this month of May and will about economic incentives. What has been people who earned the respect and even posting time. be conducting consultations on U.S. stated is this: “A lot of people are going to fear of their peers. They were not per- leave private insurance and go on Medicaid Lim was running for his third term as A fast growing Eco Home Remodeling company immigration law and Philippine law. fect by any means, they were just like because it’s cheaper, and that means lower Manila mayor. Please contact our Manila offi ce at us, trying to please God and sometimes reimbursements for doctors because Med- The total number of registered voters with corporate offi ce in Los Angeles is in need for 522-1199 or 353-7047 to schedule an falling short. icaid is such a poor reimburser. At the same in Manila is around 900,000. Monday's appointment. an Offi ce Assistant in its San Diego offi ce. The posi- The book of Genesis chronicled some time that we’re increasing the need for more polls yielded more or less 650,000 important places and events of that doctors, we’re decreasing the incentives that votes. tion shall assist in the day-to-day operations of the Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. is licensed would normally attract people to the medical time: the Flood, the Tower of Babel, the The colorful mayoralty contenders are to practice law in both California and profession.” company which includes but not limited to Opening/ destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, known by the tags "Asiong Salonga" for the Philippines. He practices immigra- In my view Sequestration’s impact the testing of Abraham, Joseph in Egypt, Estrada, and "Dirty Harry" for Lim. tion law in San Diego and has continu- have a far- reaching consequences in the managing fi les; Customer Service; Preparation of Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s Estrada played the lead role in the ously been a trial and appellate attorney fi eld of medicine. This is not good for the dreams, and more. country, for the patients and medical provid- movie "Asiong Salonga" about a 1950s written correspondences to routine enquiries; in the Philippines since 1989. He travels Genesis gives us rich descriptions of ers. I feel this is a signifi cant hack to health Filipino mob boss. between San Diego and Manila. His Resolution of administrative issues and inquiries. the lives of many great men and women care, which saves American lives and puts On the other hand, Lim is known for offi ce is located at 10717 Camino Ruiz, who sometimes succeeded and often- Americans to work. There is no doubt that his "cop exploits," similar to "Dirty REQUIREMENTS: Min. of 1 year Offi ce Assistant Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92126. He times failed, but continued to walk with the impact of cuts to hospital care would Harry," the lead character in the Hol- also has an offi ce in the Philippines at have ripple effects throughout our nation’s God. They were simple ordinary people, lywood movie starring Clint Eastwood, exp; Able to maintain high level of confi dentiality; Unit 230, Manila Executive Regency, economy. yet through them, God did great things. during his stint as long-time chief of 1200 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila, Good command of MS Word, Excel & Outlook. These are vivid pictures of how God police in Manila. with telephone numbers (02)3537047 can and does use all kinds of people to Email resume to: [email protected]. & (02)5221199. Please call (858)348- accomplish His good purpose ... even 7475/(858)536-4292 or email him at people like you and me. [email protected]. He Knowing this inspires us to maintain speaks Tagalog fl uently. Articles written our walk with God and reach for the in this column are not legal advice but greatness He has in store for us – life are hypotheticals intended as general, Do you enjoy interacting with many eternal in His loving presence. non-specifi c legal information. 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