OCTOBER 20, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 1
OCTOBER 20, 2018
CANDID PERSPECTIVES NEWS FEATURE The Importance Hanabusa Introduces Resolution of Ethnic Press Designating October as Filipino-American History Month
Cover Story: States Can Adopt a Popular Vote System And Restore Election Integrity 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEOCTOBER 20, 2018
EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor e are pleased to an- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Publisher & Executive Editor Support Doctors-On- nounce that Bayanihan Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Clinic Without Walls Associate Editors (BCWW) is celebrat- Edwin QuinaboDennis Galolo Stage and Bayanihan ing 20 years of com- Contributing Editor Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. W munity service. Also, Art Director Clinic Without Walls your favorite physicians and medical pro- Junggoi Peralta ever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, fessionals are back for another Doctors- Photography On-Stage Production to benefit BCWW. Tim Llena committed citizens can change the world; Administrative Assistant indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” For our cover story this issue, HFC columnist JP Lilia Capalad said famed anthropologist Margaret Mead, Orias writes about BCWW: its history and its invaluable Shalimar Pagulayan who worked with adolescents in the South work as a non-profit community based healthcare organiza- Columnists Carlota Hufana Ader “N Pacific. tion that provides free medical and dental services to indi- Emil Guillermo In this vein, Doctors-On-Stage has adopted as its theme gent locals, the homeless, immigrants and the uninsured. Ron Menor for this year’s production “Noblesse Oblige,” a French ex- He also gives us the details on this year’s Doctors-On- J.P. Orias Stage production – a popular, well-attended biennial event Pacita Saludes pression that literally translates “nobility obliges,” or more Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. broadly that those who are in position to extend generosity that will take place on November 3, 6:30 p.m., at Farrington Charlie Sonido, M.D. and help to others who are less fortunate ought to do so as a High School’s Auditorium. This year’s theme is “Noblesse Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. Felino S. Tubera social responsibility. And that privilege has a moral economy. Oblige.” We hope the community will come out to support Contributing Writers The concept of noblesse oblige also suggests that we are this worthy cause and enjoy first rate entertainment. For tick- ets, call 888-674-7624. We’d like to thank BCWW and the Clement Bautista all connected, a web of communities, countries, not separated Edna Bautista, Ed.D. by class, gender, political party, race, religion. It’s an idea of many volunteer physicians and medical support (some of Teresita Bernales, Ed.D. whom have performed on Doctors-On-Stage) for their much Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. humanity, charity – and something counter to today’s wide- Rose Churma spread political tribalism of “pushing one’s own interests or valued charitable work. Also, thank you to all the organizers, Serafin Colmenares Jr., Ph.D. clan’s agenda” at the expense of taking away from others. performers, and the community who’ve helped make Doc- Linda Dela Cruz tors-On-Stage an enduring success. Fiedes Doctor Doctors-On-Stage couldn’t have selected a theme more Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand appropriate at this specific time given the wide divide in this In our columns section, Atty. Reuben Seguritan Amelia Jacang, M.D. country and an increasingly number of people buying into this writes in his Legal Notes about the new guideline that any Caroline Julian visa holder who engages in conduct inconsistent with the Raymond Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. belief that turning their backs on the less fortunate is accept- Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. able. terms of his visa within 90 days of entry is presumed to have Maita Milallos This year is a special year for Doctors-On-Stage as willfully misrepresented his intention before the Consular Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. Office during the non-immigrant visa interview. The new Renelaine Bontol-Pfister BCWW celebrates its 20th anniversary. Seneca Moraleda-Puguan guideline, called 90 Day Misrepresentation Rule, could have Jay Valdez, Psy.D. Glenn Wakai Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls serious repercussions to newly arrived immigrants. Find out the details in his article. Amado Yoro Doctors-On-Stage has been putting on musical pro- Philippine Correspondent: In local news, mark your calendar and plan to cel- ductions as a fundraising event for the Bayanihan Clinic With- Greg Garcia ebrate with the Filipino community on the Big Island at its out Walls (BCWW), a non-profit established by the Philippine Neighbor Island Correspondents: Annual Sakada Day Commemoration on December 16 at the Medical Association of Hawaii in 1997. BCWW provides free Big Island (Hilo and Kona) Kula’imano Community Center. This year’s theme is “Con- medical and dental services to those who have no medical Grace LarsonDitas Udani coverage in the State of Hawaii. The poor, the homeless, the necting Our Past to Shape the Future.” On Oahu, the public Kauai uninsured, immigrants all can receive free medical services is invited to view a special film screening on October 21 at Millicent Washington the FilCom Center in commemoration of Filipino-American Maui through BCWW. Christine Sabado In today’s high inflation, high cost of living, where many History month. Big Island Distributors people fall through the cracks and cannot afford basic health Also in this issue, HFC contributing writer Renelaine Grace LarsonDitas Udani Kauai Distributors insurance and medical care, BCWW has been a much needed Pfister features Maria Gregoria Mercedes Maulit Guillermo who received a “Mother of the Year” award from radio sta- Amylou Aguinaldo organization and safety net. BCWW epitomizes Mead’s fa- Nestor Aguinaldo mous quotation and the concept of noblesse oblige. tion KPRP 650, Pinoy Power Radio. Maria and her husband Maui Distributor Some of its free services include: primary healthcare, worked arduously to have all six of their children finish col- Cecile Piros lege. Maria worked two jobs while her daughter Dr. Cielo Molokai Distributor physical examination, diagnosis and treatment of conditions Maria Watanabe for children and adults, obstetrics and gynecology, breast ex- Guillermo was attending the College of Medicine at UST in Oahu Distributors amination, osteoporosis screening, colorectal/prostate exam- the Philippines. Throughout Maria’s life she was a woman of Yoshimasa Kaneko ination, ophthalmology, dental emergencies, select laboratory faith, a supportive wife, and nurturing mother. Congratula- Jonathan Pagulayan services, and counseling services. tions to Maria for her most deserving award. Advertising / Marketing Director China A. Montesines-Sonido It also participates in community health fairs and assists Lastly, be sure to read our General Election sup- Account Executives in medical missions outside of Hawaii. It has helped qualified plement in this issue. We have a cover story on the need to change our outdated Electoral System, profiles of Fil-Am Carlota Hufana Ader patients with critical medical cases. J.P. Orias Since opening its doors in 1997, it has seen a total of an candidates running in the general election, an article on the estimated 240,000 people and sees an average of 100 patients importance of voting, and other important election informa- per month. On its 20th year, the BCWW has expanded to oth- tion. It’s a critical time for our country, especially for our er islands In Kauai and Big Island. immigrant community. We’ve learned that anything can BCWW’s staff includes general practice, internal medi- happen during elections; and we cannot assume outcomes. cine, cardiology, dentistry, ear, nose, throat (ENT), geriatrics, Please be sure to cast your ballot on Tuesday, November 6. oncology, opthalmology, pediatrics, physical therapy, among A final note: remember that the Hawaii Filipino others. Chronicle can be viewed online. Until next issue, warmest It collaborates with the Hawaii State Department of Aloha and Mabuhay! Health’s Lanakila Easy Access Program (LEAP); Hawaii resi- (continue on page 3) OCTOBER 20, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 EDITORIALS The idea of exercising a pro- test vote – not voting because What’s At Stake This Midterm Election they do not align themselves he 2018 midterm ance of power) because of icy could make an impact Cannot underestimate with any one party or candi- election is argu- who this president is – is per- on election, particularly Trump date – is simply misguided. ably the most haps equally important. one forged through exec- The growing U.S. econ- Their nonvote means some- critical elec- Political analysts predict utive order. This election omy – that actually doesn’t one else will be making deci- tion in modern that the House of Representa- could be one of those rare benefit most average Ameri- sions on their behalf. T times; and most tives more than likely will go occasions. While the Trump cans – could be favorable for Trump was able to tap editorial boards are sound- Democratic and the Senate administration’s family Trump. The president’s most into this nonvoting sector to ing alarm bells about what has a slim chance. Democrats separation policy hasn’t ardent supporters also hav- pull off an upset in 2016. But needs to be done: restore a need to win 23 seats to regain impacted most Americans, en’t been swayed by the con- there’s still a massive block balance of power in D.C. to control of the House. it is the type of policy that troversies surrounding him. of nonvoters to tap. put a check on the president Based on the last presi- shook (and continues to Trump’s approval among this Those who are passion- and slow down this danger- dential election, early polls shake) the core of what this group is 90 percent; despite ate about the issues must also ous train speeding towards could be completely wrong nation stands for. the fact that national approv- turn out at the polls. Com- autocracy in which the media and voters cannot rely on Many American voters al of the president is a low 41 plaining, expressing outrage itself is deemed an enemy of them. will remember this ugly inhu- percent, according to Gallup on social media -- amount to the state. manity. Tearing apart children poll. nothing if they are not show- This election is not about The Issues from parents and housing ing up on election day. partisanship, endorsing Dem- Immigration, weaken- them in cage-like conditions Who needs to show up Locally in Hawaii, while ocrats because it’s the better ing environmental protec- are not American principles. Among the lowest rates the outcome of most races is party. But in this election tions, the Affordable Care In a Quinnipiac poll, an over- of voter turnouts are young seen as predictable and that -- it’s about doing what’s Act (Obamacare), Medi- whelming 66 percent of vot- people, Latinos and Asians. Democrats could be secure best for the country because care and Medicaid are only ers were against family sepa- Millennials (between the enough that their party will the current one party has too a few of the pressing issues ration at the border. ages of 18 and 24) had a turn- win regardless of them vot- much concentrated power. this election. As hard as it is Besides the issues, ex- out rate of only 20 percent. ing – this shouldn’t stop them It’s a gross understate- to believe, immigration and ecutive orders and policies, All of these groups must grab from voting. The same could ment to say it’s a fragile mo- climate deregulation could this election matters because their rightful seat at the table be said of Republicans who ment for the nation. Demo- get worse should Democrats the GOP leadership of both of power. feel they have no chance of cratic institutions, the rule of lose. The Affordable Care the Senate and House have The biggest block of po- winning. All votes matter. law, and the basic standard of Act is slated for dismantling not been doing their jobs to tential voters – nonvoters – History has shown that any- decency is fast corroding un- in parts or whole and millions steady this president. Their must also make an impact. thing can happen. der the current leadership. could lose their health insur- inaction makes them com- If anything favorable has ance. And serious talks are plicit. come about under President floating around that cuts to Donald Trump, it is the po- Medicare and Medicaid are The Last Midterms litical awakening of millions the next big projects for the This 2018 midterms can- and a renewed energized GOP to help pay for the deep not be a repeat of the last one movement perhaps akin to corporate tax cuts. when Republicans took con- the atmosphere that led to The GOP maintaining trol of the Senate and held President Barak Obama’s their majority would only the House. They were able to first term. embolden them to pursue do this largely because voter The nation is not choos- even more extreme measures turnout was a record low. In ing a new president on Nov. than they’ve already had 2014, less than 37 percent of 6, but control of the U.S. since 2016. voters went to the polls, the Congress (restoration of bal- Very rarely a single pol- lowest in more than 70 years.
(EDITORIALS: SUPPORT DOCTORS-ON-STAGE....from page 2) dents can sign up for BCWW all the shows, said physicians this year’s production. services at Lanakila Health and allied health professional Attendees of past Doc- Center. volunteers and their staff and tors-On-Stage musicals have Founder of BCWW families were the first partic- raved over the high-caliber Dr. Charlie Sonido said of ipants of Doctors-On-Stage, entertainment by perform- BCWW: “It is even more but it has since expanded to ing doctors, medical profes- relevant now that all immi- include other volunteers who sionals and their families and grants, legal or illegal, are want to help with fundraising friends. Some of its produc- now being considered ineli- for BCWW. tions include: In Tune with gible for any kind of govern- “Although quite talent- War and Peace, the Rainbow ment health insurance.” ed, all are amateurs and do Connection, Butterflies and non-musical things for a liv- Kisses, Believe, Journey, and Doctors-On-Stage ing,” said Sonido. Downtrodden. Many of the current and Doctors-On-Stage, one Please support Doctors- past performers of Doctors- of BCWW main source of On-Stage and BCWW and On-Stage are also volunteer fundraising, presents a musi- attend the musical production physicians and medical pro- cal-benefit every other year. on November 3, 6:30 p.m. at fessionals at BCWW. Awards and musical revival Farrington High School’s Au- Dr. Sonido, who produced presentations are planned for ditorium. 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEOCTOBER 20, 2018 COVER STORY Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls Celebrates 20 Years Doctors-On-Stage Presents Noblesse Oblige By JP Orias t’s a banner year for Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls (BCWW) as it celebrates 20 years of providing free medical ser- vice to the community. To help with the anniversary festivities, Doctors-On- I Stage (which has been a major source of fundraising for BCWW) will present another high-caliber, entertaining production on November 3, 6:30 p.m. at Farrington High School’s Auditori- um to benefit BCWW. The public and supporters of BCWW and Doc- tors-On-Stage (DOS) are invited to celebrate this Photo by TIM LLENA milestone achievement of service. In addition to the musical production, there will be a recognition cer- BCWW was established to Health Fairs as the need aris- “Mabuhay to the DOS provide free medical and es in other islands. production. Hope you will emony to honor the many volunteers of BCWW. dental services to newly ar- Tacata explains that continue to support the DOS Appropriately, the theme for this year’s DOS rived immigrants, to those BCWW makes use of a sin- production so that BCWW production is “Noblesse Oblige,” a French expres- who cannot afford medical gle health needs-evaluation can continue its missions.” sion that literally translates “nobility obliges,” or insurance, and to the finan- and referral system. It works Past productions include: more broadly that those who are in position to ex- cially indigent.” with Lanakila Easy Access the Rainbow Connection, tend generosity and help to others who are less for- The organization’s name Project (LEAP) under the of- Butterflies and Kisses, Love tunate ought to do so as a social responsibility. “Bayanihan” Clinic Without fice of the Bilingual Health Stories, In Tune with War Over the years both BCWW and DOS have kept Walls means “coming to- Services located at Lanakila and Peace, Believe, Down- this concept of moral economy to heart in their gether,” a similar equivalent Health Center. Qualified pa- trodden and Journey. charitable work. of Hawaii’s “Aloha” without tients are referred to volun- “Physicians and other al- physical boundaries (walls). teer physicians of BCWW at lied health professional vol- Bayanihan Clinic lished by the Philippine Med- In the beginning, most their private office. unteers and their staff and Without Walls ical Association of Hawaii of the patients seen under He says the good news families with musical theater Current president of (PMAH) on April 17, 1997. this program were from the is that “BCWW contin- talent and experience were BCWW Russell Tacata It was co-founded by Dr. Pacific Islands. They were ues to survive despite lack recruited to form the first par- told the Filipino Chroni- Charlie Sonido during his seen by 30 volunteer physi- of government funding. ticipants of the group. It has cle, “BCWW is a non-profit term as president of PMAH cians of eight different spe- BCWW raises funds so that since expanded to include community based healthcare and Dr. Herita Yulo who cialties. The Program Man- it can continue its mission other volunteer participants organization that was estab- served as the first president. ager and Director of LEAP through the Doctors-On- who just want to help with then was Dr. Herita A. Yulo, Stage production.” fundraising for this project MD, MPH, CHES, MS. Dr. Sonido, co-founder which is non-government By October of 1997, of BCWW and producer of funded. Although quite tal- volunteer dentists joined the DOS, says of BCWW’s ented, all cast members are the program. By the end of service: “It is even more amateurs and do non-musi- 1998, BCWW had seen 438 relevant now that all immi- cal things for a living,” said Immigrants who were re- grants, legal or illegal, are Dr. Sonido. ferred to the volunteer phy- now being considered ineli- He recalls the first mu- sicians and dentists. Also gible for any kind of govern- sical presented at the Neal that year, it was awarded its ment health insurance.” Blaisdell Center was attend- tax-exempt status. ed by over 1200 and raised Today there are about 60 Doctors-On-Stage over $80,000 for the group. medical volunteers. “The Doctors on stage There have been 7 other It also has expanded its production started its first shows since then. Each mu- services to the homeless. To musical production involving sical consists of a collection date, it has seen an estimated physicians and those in the of songs and dances woven 240,000 patients, an average medical profession in 2004. around a central theme. of 100 patients per month. It was a success. Since then “This year is a revival On its 20th year, the BCWW continues its fund of over 30 songs selected BCWW has expanded to raising through the DOS from the best of the previous other islands In Kauai and production every 2 years to shows. Whenever possible, Big Island. Other plans in- support and to keep BCWW the original performer was clude holding Community alive,” said Dr. Tacata. (continue on page 5) OCTOBER 20, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY (from page 4 selected to sing the same bers. Alfred Alcain and Ce- ist in Godspell and the Her- “It (BCWW) is even more rele- song with some revisions to res Yanong will also provide ald in Cinderella. He was vant now that all immigrants, fit the new style and tempo interpretive dancing. Jericho also in Les Miserables, Phan- of the overall production. Jara Orias, a seventh grader, tom of the Opera, Pirates of legal or illegal, are now being “We have chosen musical will sing in “Who Will Buy Penzance, and Mulan. considered ineligible for any theatre production instead of from Oliver.” Dr. Tacata is one of the kind of government health in- the usual hotel dinner to hon- Noblesse Oblige has two newbies of the bunch with or the volunteers and at the musical directors – Cora- Noblesse Oblige being his surance.” same time help raise funds to zon P. Aczon and Monette second cast appearance on continue the project. Forte who handled previous DOS. – Dr. Charlie Sonido “We are expecting a productions of Doctors-On- “Being the president of Co-founder of BCWW and good and enthusiastic re- Stage. BCWW, I had to be there producer of all the DOS shows sponse from our patients and This show features 36 and have fun and spend time members of the local com- songs that are woven into with my cast,” he said of last munity. We promise a night a new story-line around its year’s performance at Kroc She said her participation ippine Medical Association full of good music and danc- theme. Center. in DOS is also a way to be a of Hawaii, Hawaii Filipino ing,” said Dr. Sonido. Dr. Sonido once again Dr. Nick Joaquin is one role model to Anna, “that we Chronicle Inc., Hawaii Med- He added: “this project is holds the distinction of cre- of the original cast members should share our talents with ical Service Association, very satisfying. It is very uni- ating concepts of the show. of DOS who played Captain the community, especially Ohana Medical Health Plan, fying for the performers who JP Orias, its Artistic Direc- Von Trapp in the Sound of with fundraising for a good Westlock Park Hotel, Benilda have formed lasting and clos- tor, is tasked with staging. Music, DOS’s first produc- cause.” Luz-Llena, M.D., Inc., Mark er bonds from many days and Tim Llena, who is the of- tion. He’s excited to be a part Drs. Sonido and Guill- Chui, CPA/Chris Chui, Esq., nights of practicing together ficial photographer, is the of this year’s production. ermo got her involved with Bank of Hawaii, McMann to present a balanced and en- photo journalist in charge of Another veteran, Dr. DOS in part because of her Eye Institute, Flora Medi- joyable show. It allows us to slide production. Dr. Rapha- Sorbella Guillermo, has background in the perform- na-Manuel M.D., Ankur & continue our mission to help el Malilay is in charge of the been taking time off her busy ing arts. “I was a member of a Shlipa Jain, M.D. Inc., Gary the less fortunate because we script and writing. schedule to prepare for No- dance group in UPLB doing Okamura, M.D. Inc., Hawaii believe that it is the responsi- Some showstoppers in blesse Oblige. ballet, jazz, & modern dance Diagnostic Radiology and bility of those who are bless- the celebration are “When “I want to thank the en- in my lighter and younger FMS Hawaii. ed more in life to help the less You’re Good to Mama,” fea- tire cast of DOS and volun- years; doing hula with Iwala- Tickets at the 1000-seat fortunate.” turing Dr. Coreen Hobbs, teers of BCWW for render- ni Tseu and her daughter, Ta- capacity FHS Auditorium Hakuna Matata and “Circle ing their unselfish service tiana Fox, under Na Lei O Ka are at $75 VIP, $60, Orches- Noblesse Oblige of Life” with Dr. Del Rosa- for a noble cause,” said Dr. ‘Iwa Ha’a I Ka Lani. Lately, tra Wing, $50 Orchestra and This year’s production, rio as Rafiki, “Razzle Daz- Guillermo. I am part of the Cultural Per- $25 Balcony. Donations are Noblesse Oblige, captures zle” from Chicago, ensem- Dr. Carolina David said formers of the Cebuano As- accepted at the gate. the dynamics and magnitude ble songs like “Skidrow,” music and dance have been sociation of Hawaii.” Join the fun and be en- of the past seven projects of “Through Heaven’s Eyes” her stress reducer in the tertained at BCWW’s 20th DOS. It has a cast of 30 musi- and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” midst of the craziness of the Sponsors Anniversary and DOS latest cally talented medical profes- The audience will like- present medical system. “Be- The sponsors of the event production. sionals: Elizabeth Abinsay, wise be mesmerized by ing in this production serves are Hawaii Senior Medi- Please call 808-387-8297 MD, Glorifin Belmonte, MD, all-time favorite songs like as an outlet. I have been part cal Group, Hawaii Filipi- or 808-671-3911 for tickets Erica G. Brenner, Luisa Cor- “Imagine,” “Vienna,” “Bring of DOS since I started driv- no Health Care, Charlie Y. or you can purchase online puz, MD, Anna Davide Him Home,” “Audition” and ing my daughter, Anna, to Sonido M.D., LLC/Primary at https://bcww.ticketspice. , Carolina Davide, MD, “How Do You Keep the Mu- practices in 2008.” Care Clinic of Hawaii, Phil- com/dos. Nestor Del Rosario, MD, Jay sic Playing,” to name a few. Ariel Flores, DPT, Sorbel- Cast member Flores, a la Guillermo, MD, Noelani seasoned Honolulu stage vet- Coreen Hobbs, MD, Nica- eran, said Noblesse Oblige nor Joaquin, MD, Benilda will be his 4th Doctors-On- Luz-Llena, MD, Edgar Man- Stage production since 2012. uel, APRN, MD, Yrel Quen- “This production will gua, Ronee Roaquin, Abigail have a selection of the most Santos, MD, Ross Simafran- favorite songs that DOS ca, MD, Russell Tacata, MD, has presented in the past 20 and Josephine Waite-Ansdell, years,” said Flores. He says MD. he participates with DOS so Narration will be done that he can “share his singing by Dr. Rhea Alarin and Erica talent that God gave to him.” Brenner and awarding cere- Flores’ stage background mony will be emceed by Dr. is extensive. Some of his Rainier Dennis Bautista. roles include: Thuy in Miss Participating in the pro- Saigon, Lun Tha in The King duction is Rosalie Woodson and I, Bustopher Jones, As- Dance Academy and its pres- paragus and Growltiger in ident Charlene Barro who CATS, Simon Zealotes in shares her choreographic tal- Godspell, the Wazir in Kis- ents expertise in some num- met, the All Good Gifts solo- 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEOCTOBER 20, 2018 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Celebrate and Honor Sakadas at the Public School Students Annual Sakada Day Commemoration IG ISLAND, HI--The ers, who were the first to arrive with traditional songs, dances, Can Get Free Flu Shots Filipino community of in Honolulu in 1906. A total food, certificates and congrat- he flu season is here and public school students can Hawaii will commem- of 126,000 Filipino workers ulatory messages — a fitting now get free flu shots. B The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s orate and honor the rich histo- worked in Hawaiʻi’s sugarcane tribute for their valued contri- T ry and contributions of Filipi- plantations. butions to our island economy (DOH) annual Stop Flu at School program started and will no plantation labor in Hawaiʻi “As the few remaining and the rich multicultural iden- continue in 177 public schools statewide through Dec. 7, at the annual Sakada Day cel- Sakadas leave this Earth, we call tity of our State. A delegation 2018. The voluntary pro- ebration on Sunday, December on the next generation to recover from the University of Northern gram administers free flu 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ku- and connect to the sakada histo- Philippines will also share in the shots to students in kinder- la’imano Community Center, ry, as we create our path towards festivities and sample a taste of garten through eighth grade Pepeekeo. This year’s theme the future,” says Cornelia An- aloha from our communities. who are enrolled at partic- is “Connecting Our Past to guay, one of the planners of the This event is sponsored ipating schools. Approxi- Shape the Future.” Sakada Day event. “We invite by the County of Hawai`i, Hi- mately 30,000 students are Officially recognized on young people and descendants lo-Hamakua Community De- expected to be vaccinated December 20 of every year, of the sakadas to come and con- velopment Corp, Big Island during the eight-week pro- Sakada Day commemorates nect to this heritage.” Filipino Community Council gram. the first fifteen sakadas, or Fil- During the event, sakadas and the Sakada Day Commit- “Vaccination is our best ipino plantation contract labor- will be honored and recognized tee. defense against the flu. It can help prevent illness, but more importantly, it decreases the risk of severe illness, which can result in hospitaliza- Help Low-Income and Homeless tions and death,” said Dr. Sarah Park, state epidemiologist. ner, businesses can display pa- family is Wednesday, Dec. 5. “Vaccinating our school-age children will help reduce the Families per ornaments on their Wishing The deadline to drop off gifts spread of flu in our communities and protect those at risk of elping Hands Hawaii Tree and serve as an AAF gift for families is Saturday, Dec. serious illness, including infants too young to be vaccinat- (HHH) is seeking do- collection site. Ornaments list 8 at HHH located at 2100 N. ed, adults over 65, pregnant women, and those with chronic Hnors and community different types of items needed Nimitz Hwy. HHH is open health conditions like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.” partners to help our Adopt A by families. AAF’s goal is for on weekdays from 8 a.m. to Stop Flu at School, Hawai‘i’s school-located vaccina- Family (AAF) efforts during the every participating household 4:30 p.m. with extended hours tion program, is an innovative partnership between the State holidays. This program provides to receive gifts before Christ- through 6:30 p.m. from Dec. 3 of Hawai‘i Departments of Health and Education. This pro- holiday relief and joy to house- mas so families can be inspired through Dec. 7. Additionally, (continue on page 10) holds experiencing poverty, for the new year. it will be open on the follow- homelessness, extended unem- ing Saturdays from 8 a.m. to SOCIAL SECURITY UPDATE ployment, medical hardships and HOW TO ADOPT A FAMILY Noon: Nov. 17, Nov. 24, Dec. other hardships that make cele- Donors must submit a 1 and Dec 8. brating the holidays difficult. Donor Information Form to Social Security As a donor, individuals AAF@helpinghandshawaii. HOW TO BECOME A WISHING select a family they want to org so AAF staff can match TREE HOST Announces 2.8 Percent help and are given the family’s them with participating fami- Businesses interested in holiday wish list and narrative lies beginning in mid-Novem- hosting a Wishing Tree should describing the family’s current ber. The deadline to sign up as contact AAF@helpinghand- Benefit Increase for 2019 ocial Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) situation. As a community part- a donor and be matched with a shawaii.org for details. benefits for more than 67 million Americans -will in Screase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Admin- istration announced. Filipino Film to Show at FilCom The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will Manila film “Unsurrendered 2: memoration of Filipino-Amer- begin with benefits payable to more than 62 million Social Center The Hunters ROTC Guerillas” ican History Month this Octo- Security beneficiaries in January 2019. Increased payments he Philippine Consul- on Sunday, October 21, 2018, ber. The event is free and open to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on De- ate General in Hono- 4-6 p.m. at the Filipino Com- to the public. To reserve a seat, cember 31, 2018. (Note: some people receive both Social lulu will hold a special T munity Center in Waipahu. RSVP at honolulupcg.cultural- Security and SSI benefits). The Social Security Act ties the screening of the Spyron AV The screening is in com- [email protected]. annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $132,900 from $128,400. Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally- no tified by mail in early December about their new benefit amount. This year, for the first time, most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA no- tice online through their my Social Security account. People may create or access their my Social Security account online at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. To get more Social Security news, follow the Press Office on Twitter @SSAPress. OCTOBER 20, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 CANDID PERSPECTIVE The Importance of Ethnic Press
By Emil Guillermo
t’s the first draft of history, as they say. And when no one bothers to write about you in I the mainstream, the value of the ethnic press rises exponentially. So once the 15th passes, the confluence of National Hispanic Heritage Month and
Filipino American History But let’s keep it simple, by women in the workplace. Alex Fabros Month ends, it’s time to cele- shall we. Don’t think it’s not a two-way brate. The Filipinos have Oc- We’re Asian Americans. street. Being fodder comes with itary officer, as well as a sail- tober all to themselves. From now until the end of So all of this, to kick off some privilege. Any sliver of or, and in 2001, he took a boat Or so I thought. Halloween, Filipinos are the the month, and so close to my mention are points of pride load of the historically curios October turns out to be a pumpkin spice of the tribe. birthday, the self-cancelling and worth savoring consider- off the Pacific coast with the little promiscuous. It’s also Literally, we’re the Asian Leif Ericsson Day, the day ing how whitewashed main- hopes of replicating Unamu- German American Heritage American flavor of the month. Scandinavians celebrate im- stream history is. no’s voyage. Month (Oh, yeah that Octo- And the month started migration to the U.S.! But the day after I got That’s when Fabros no- berfest thing). LGBT Histo- off with a bang when I won a my award, I had lunch with ticed something fishy. ry Month (Andrew Cunanan, Plaridel Award for best com- Filipinos Were Here First Alex Fabros, a former FAN- “Unamuno talks about anyone?), and it’s Polish mentary for a column on the The subject of that afore- HS trustee and San Francisco having to avoid some islands American Heritage Month first Filipinos to America that mentioned award-winning State Asian American histori- and then he comes inland,” (Hot dog!) appeared in my column that column is one of the reasons an, who has long taken issue Fabros told me. “There are And why stop there? Since I syndicate to the Philippine October is Filipino History with the accuracy of Morro only two places on the Cal- there are only 12 months, can ethnic press like the Hawaii Month. Filipinos were actual- Bay. ifornia coast that meet that you blame breast cancer, dys- Filipino Chronicle. ly first to step foot on Ameri- Unamuno’s landing is sol- criteria--one is San Francis- lexia, anti-bully, anti-vaccine, I did more serious col- ca, Oct. 18, 1587. id. The diaries back the dates. co, which has the Farallon Is- orthodontists, and even pit umns in the last year about That’s 33 years before the But where did he land? lands, the other is Santa Bar- bulls from wanting a piece of Trump and Duterte. But of all Pilgrims landed at Plymouth My column didn’t ques- bara. But if he’s sailing south, October? Why not, the more my columns, this one engaged Rock. And they get a holiday. tion that. But Alex Fabros, 72, it’s the Farallons, and chanc- the merrier. It’s also ADHD the most readers. And yes, it was nearly 100 set me straight. es are it could be Half Moon Awareness month. Plaridel is the pen name years AFTER Columbus, but Fabros is somewhat of Bay.” The ultimate October pa- for one Marcelo H. del Pilar, he was somewhere in the Ba- an American Filipino renais- As he replicated Unamu- rade just might be one with a billed as a writer/journalist hamas. Not in California like sance man. He’s a retired mil- (continue on page 8) trans breast-cancer survivor, above lawyer, and known as the Filipinos. who was bullied and suffered a Philippine national hero-- The Filipino American a vaccine injury, but who the father of Filipino journal- National Historical Society had a really great smile with ism--for his passionate writ- picked October as our history straight teeth and good dental ings railing out against the month based on the scholar- hygiene, proudly marching Catholic Church and colonial ship of Eloisa Gomez Borah, their (gender neutral) pitbull Spain. a librarian who published her as they patrol the neighbor- Of course, he wrote in a analysis of explorer Pedro de hood. (Didn’t you know? it’s small publication and died a Unamuno’s logs in UCLA’s National Crime Prevention pauper. What an example for Amerasia Journal. Month.) the modern ethnic journalist Her article details how That could be the look of who writes the first draft of Unamuno, sailing for Spain, the best overall October post- history for the community. had at least eight Filipino crew er child, if they were at least For this amok columnist, members. It was the Filipinos half Filipino with a Spanish it was an honor to receive the who led the landing party off surname, with another parent award. And another for Best the central coast of California of German/ Polish descent. Radio/Podcast for an inter- in what is now Morro Bay. And to top it off, let’s sit view on the Congressional Of course, the help never down to a meal of that Chi- Gold Medal for Filipino vets gets any of the glory. And the natown specialty roast pork, of WWII. A third column won land was taken for the Span- Filipino lechon. What do you a merit award, but it was the ish. But the Filipinos techni- know--it’s National Choles- top entry in the Personal Story cally were the first non-indig- terol Month. category. I wrote about how enous people to step foot on Ah, Diversity! men can be sexually harassed the continental U.S. 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEOCTOBER 20, 2018 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS FAUW Hosts Lecture By Filmmaker Miguel “Lucky” Guillermo he Filipino Association history in collaboration with Among the “unsurrendered” of University Women former Yale professor Peter were the Hunters ROTC T(FAUW) will host a lec- Parsons and filmmaker Bani Guerrillas, one of the young- ture (also streamed live) given Logrono. est and first to respond to the by Miguel “Lucky Guillermo,” call of freedom. “Unsurren- an award-winning filmmaker Film Screenings dered 2” challenges the youth at Max of Manila, Dillingham, Guillermo’s documentary of today to rise to the occasion on Saturday, October 20, 11:30 “Unsurrendered 2: The Hunt- as did our WWII heroes. to 1:30 p.m. ers ROTC Guerillas” will be Some of Guillermo’s oth- Guillermo is the Manag- shown at the FilCom Center er documentaries include: ing Director of Spyron AV on October 21, 6 p.m. The Secret War in the Pacific, Manila whose advocacy for The documentary tells the Ships from Hell, Unsurren- WWII historical awareness story of some of the bravest dered: 100 Voices, Valor: the has reached thousands of stu- Filipinos in the 20th century. Legacy of Col. Emmanuel V. dents and young profession- When the Japanese invaded De Ocampo, and Honor: The als. the Philippines during WWII, Legacy of Jose Abad Santos. He has made six feature no other country in the world To attend the lecture films, including “Alabok” in rose up as did the Filipinos, hosted by FAUW, RSVP at 1978 starring Gloria Diaz. In forming an underground army [email protected]. To 2000, he refocused on pub- of over 300,000, all of whom view the lecture streamed Miguel ‘Lucky’ Guillermo lishing books and making fought for a better future. live, visit https://www.fac- documentary films on WWII book.com/FAUWHawaii.
(CANDID PERSPECTIVE ; THE IMPORTANCE....from page 7) no’s galleon sail, Fabros was eran, exposed to Agent Orange Stockton or San Francisco. armed with an astrolabe and during the Vietnam War. He’s The Stockton Filipinos a sextant in 2001, and noticed not interested in a fight. Just were mostly migrants, Fabros that he could be 100 miles off. the truth. He simply says his said. Hence, the labor con- With the island reference and replication of Unamuno’s jour- tracts would come and go. In the error factor, Fabros is al- ney shows Morro Bay is just Salinas, the workers stayed, most certain that Unamuno the wrong place for history. so labor contracts were usu- landed in Half Moon Bay, ally hard fought victories that about a three-and-a-half hour Postcards from Salinas resulted in stronger more last- drive north of Morro Bay on Fabros’ challenge goes ing contracts, Fabros said. U.S. 101. beyond the first Filipinos. Fabros tells the story of Borah mentioned the He’ll say unabashedly that it the Central Coast Filipinos in “crab mentality” of others and was the Salinas Valley, Stein- a new curated exhibit, “Post- stands by her interpretation. beck Country, just north of cards from Salinas,” at the But Fabros is no crab. He’s Monterey, where the Filipinos National Steinbeck Center’s a former adjunct Asian Amer- really fought the violence of art and culture gallery. ican history professor, who discrimination and racism in You’ll see the sepia toned happens to be a decorated vet- America. Much more so than photographs Filipinos sent home during the 1920s and ‘30s to let the family know all was well in America. Meanwhile, Filipinos were being violently harassed for consorting with and marrying If you don’t know Fili- the 1920s many like my father white women. It led to anti-in- pino American history, the were going direct from Ilocos termarriage laws that were the postcard exhibit in Salinas is to California and skipping the emotional subtext of the day. a great primer. The evoca- plantations. Fabros uses the Caliva tive photographs are as com- It’s part of our evolution- family photos in the exhibit. prehensive a look at Filipino ary journey. It’s also proof Narciso was a cousin of the American life from the 1920s there’s more than enough ma- legendary Filipino writer Car- to the 1950s. terial in the past and present los Bulosan. Along with the FANHS for journalists and historians Caliva is seen with his National Museum in Stock- to mine. wife, Lucy, in a key photo- ton, they’re both worth a Too much is still left un- graph. Just the sight of a Fili- visit to Northern California, said, and untold when it comes pino man and a white woman especially during October, to Filipinos in America. was enough to justify rage and Filipino American History anger among white men at the Month. EMIL GUILLERMO is a veter- time. Of course, I don’t mean to an journalist and commentator. He was on the editorial board of the Love meant courage. give short shrift to the saka- Honolulu Advertiser, and a colum- Filipinos stood their das. They came to Hawaii first nist for the Starr-Bulletin. Twitter ground. from the Philippines. But by @emilamo OCTOBER 20, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 FEATURE Mercy Guillermo: Every Filipino’s Grandmother to accomplish this, despite kept their houses in order, By Renelaine Pfister Pinoy Power Radio, hosted by Emmie Ortega-Ander- not having finished grade and worked in any trade or n a sweltering son. Mrs. Guillermo was an school and getting married job they could to help their day in Oahu, avid listener to Ms. Ander- at a young age, as was com- husbands and their fami- when it alter- son’s program, and kept the mon in her time. She got lies. They didn’t complain, nated pouring radio station on night and married when she was eigh- and they didn’t expect to be rain and clear day. The radio kept her con- teen years old to Jose Guill- praised. They were strong O skies, I visited nected to the outside world; ermo, who later became people. Mrs. Maria Gregoria Mer- she was 86 years old, and Vice Mayor of Banna, the Mrs. Guillermo’s cedes Maulit Guillermo at mostly stayed at home for same town where she was strength was undoubtedly her home, where she lived health reasons. born and raised. backed by a more heaven- with her daughter, Dr. Cielo Since I started working One of her children pe- ly source. Mrs. Guillermo Guillermo, and Dr. Cielo’s in nursing homes as a health titioned for her migration to was an active member of family. care professional, I have had Hawaii, where she worked the Union Espiritista reli- Despite having just re- a special regard for the el- selling chicken in Manila, at Maui Marriott as a house- gion. She went to church turned home from the hospi- derly. I believed in the pop- being a dance instructor, a keeper and earned sever- every Sunday to gather with tal a couple of days before, ular quote: “Experience is beautician, and working at al Employee of the Year her peers. When I asked Mrs. Guillermo was willing the best teacher.” Our elders a tobacco company. Her and awards. She also made and her questions, she frequent- to meet with me for an in- have seen and experienced her husband’s hard work al- sold draperies to supple- ly deferred to Jesus Christ, terview. Even when it was a lot, and they have a lot to lowed all six of their chil- ment her income. who was her captain. hot and she was fatigued, teach us younger genera- dren to finish college. Dr. When I listened to Mrs. Meeting Mrs. Guiller- she answered my questions tions. Cielo remarked that her Guillermo’s life story, I mo reminded me of my own graciously. For example, Mrs. mother worked two jobs thought she sounded like the grandmothers: strong, hard- I was interviewing her Guillermo could teach us when Dr. Cielo was attend- grandmothers of many of us working, loving, God-fear- after she received a “Mother a thing or two about hard ing College of Medicine at who grew up in the Phil- ing, and devoted to their of the Year” award from the work. She worked a variety UST in the Philippines. ippines: they nurtured and families. It couldn’t hurt us radio station KPRP 650 AM, of jobs such as buying and Mrs. Guillermo was able raised at least five children, to adapt these traits. 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEOCTOBER 20, 2018 OPEN FORUM
deserve the military aid that No U.S. Aid to Philippine National Police the US has been supplying By Yves Nibungco, Malaya Movement human rights, while trying ened to add “foreigners as to the country. The US gov- e call on ed in the killings of innocent to rebuild public opinion. human targets for Filipino ernment is already supply- the Filipino people totaling over 20,000 Especially with the Interna- soldiers, the Armed Forc- ing $186.7 million US tax Communi- by some counts, as well tional People’s Tribunal and es of the Philippines.” It dollars to the Philippines for ty and all as numerous other human other international human wouldn’t be so far off to military and police aid. people in rights violations. rights advocates this past think that Duterte is follow- Malaya Movement de- W the United The PNP Global Police September 20th in Brus- ing in the footsteps of the clares that Duterte’s PNP States to block the Philippine Community Relations is sels announcement finding Marcos dictatorship in sur- attack dogs are not welcome National Police (PNP) from meant to defend the Dute- the US-Duterte administra- veilling, harassing and tar- in the US. We stand firm setting up their “Global Po- rte government’s crimes tion GUILTY of the crimes geting Filipino activists in against allowing them to set lice Community Relations” against the Filipino peo- against humanity. the United States. up shop in the US and to en- physical attaches here in the ple, the thousands of civil- We already see the in- It is also an attempt to act more human rights vio- U.S., slated to be established ians killed in the war on tensification of Duterte’s convince the US govern- lations. We demand a STOP in San Francisco and one in drugs, the extra-judicial crackdown on his opposi- ment that the Duterte gov- to the Killings, END martial the East Coast. The PNP has killings which he openly tion with the jailing of more ernment and the PNP are law in Mindanao now, and been at the forefront of Pres- admits were committed by government officials, and doing the right thing in their also appeal to the US gov- ident Duterte’s bloody “war the military and police, and even his response to the IPT war against drugs and in the ernment to cut all US mil- on drugs,” directly implicat- the other gross violation of verdict in which he threat- fight against “terrorism” and itary aid to the Philippines. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Chefs to Headline Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival Celebrating Mutual Pacific. October as Filipino-American History Month Events for youth include hefs Jonathan Pa- Section 8-18. Act 15 (2008) munity.” will be on-hand to serve you the Pabitin at the Fest!® sion (Andaz Maui designated the month of Oc- The Master P-Noy Chef your favorite adobo, pansit, sponsored by Friends of Jus- Cat Wailea Resort), tober as “Filipino-American Cook Off® pits defending lumpia, pork and peas, and tin Woodson and the Your Kirk Areola (Westin Nanea History Month” to “com- champion Pasion against the desserts such as halo halo Name in Baybayin, which is Ocean Villas) and Dennis memorate the contributions two challengers. Pasion re- and ube ice cream. There the ancient script of the Phil- Yu-Cua (Grand Wailea, A of Filipino-Americans to the cently won The Good Taste will also be a M’g Pedring’s ippines. This year’s We Got Waldorf Astoria Resort) history and heritage of Ha- Series Americas Regional Cart selling Ice Candy spon- History Exhibit® will high- will compete for the title of waii and the United States.” Competition featuring elev- sored by Friends of Michael light Filipino Americans in Master P-Noy Chef® at Sat- The Maui Fil-Am Her- en chefs from Hyatt Hotels Victorino. Maui’s tourism industry. urday’s Maui Fil-Am Heri- itage Festival®, which will in North America. No Chef There’s also a num- Those in attendance may tage Festival® presented by be held on Saturday, Octo- has repeated except for Chef ber of contests such as the also enter to win a drawing the Maui Filipino Chamber ber 20 at the Queen Kaa- Joey Macadangdang who Any Kine Adobo Contest® for one of two round trip air- of Commerce Foundation as humanu Center from 10:00 three-peated (2012, 2013, sponsored by Tante’s Is- fares (Honolulu to Manila) part of the month-long cel- am to 3:00 pm, is the pre- 2014). Other Chefs who land Cuisine; The Polvoron sponsored by Philippine ebration of Filipino-Ameri- mier event in the State of won were Sheldon Simeon Challenge: Eat&Tweet® Airlines. can History Month. Hawaii that celebrates Fil- (2011), Ritchard Cariaga sponsored by Benjamin For more information October is celebrated as ipino-American History (2015), and Gemsley Balag- Acob, Attorney at Law; and to keep updated as to Filipino-American History Month, according to Melen so (2016). the Oh Wow! Parol Mak- the Festival’s program of Month throughout the coun- Agcolicol, Event Chairper- A variety of food vendors ing Contest® sponsored by events, visit the Facebook try but Hawaii was the first son. “The Maui Filipino (Paradise Supermart Fast Wailuku Seafood Center; page at www.facebook. state to formally recognize Chamber Foundation started Food & Catering; CAA Mar- the Speedy Balut Eating com/MauiFilipinoChamber, October as Filipino-Amer- the Festival in 2011 to share ket Place; Pinoy Foodmart Contest® sponsored by Es- or contact the Event Chair- ican History Month, with our culture, our history and & Catering Service; Vidad’s teban Construction, LLC; person, Melen Agcolicol at Act 15 (2008), codified at heritage, as well as promote Local Kind Grindz; and and the Pinoy Artist Con- 205.7981 or foundation@ Hawaii Revised Statutes our Filipino business com- Wailuku Seafood Center) test® sponsored by Mass mauifilipinochamber.com.
(PUBLIC SCHOOL..from page 6) gram is endorsed by the Ha- the United States. Approximate- begins in early October and those unable to be vaccinated including staying home when wai‘i Chapter of the American ly 80 percent of these deaths oc- runs through late May. The flu through the Stop Flu at School sick, covering coughs and Academy of Pediatrics and the curred in children who had not vaccines this season have been program, flu vaccine is avail- sneezes, and washing hands Hawai‘i Association of Fami- received a flu vaccination. updated to provide protection able through healthcare pro- frequently. 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The U.S. Centers for Dis- ed in Hawai‘i during the 2017- season. vaccinating pharmacies state- To learn more about the ease Control and Prevention 2018 season, flu circulates Since flu can cause severe wide, visit the DOH Vaccine Stop Flu at School program, (CDC) recommends an annual year-round in Hawai‘i and is illness in people of all ages, Locator online at http://health. go to http://health.hawaii.gov/ flu vaccination for everyone unpredictable, which is why DOH encourages everyone to hawaii.gov/docd/vaccines-im- docd/about-us/programs/stop- ages six months and older. Last it is crucial to get vaccinated talk to their healthcare provid- munizations/vaccine-locators/. flu-at-school/ or call the Aloha flu season, CDC reported 180 each year.” er about the vaccine and con- DOH also recommends United Way’s information and pediatric flu-related deaths in The traditional flu season sider getting vaccinated. For other flu prevention strategies, referral line at 2-1-1. OCTOBER 20, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 NEWS FEATURE a yearlong program celebration of the Filipino Centennial in Ha- U.S. Rep. Hanabusa Introduces Resolution waii since the arrival of the first Filipino “sakada” workers re- Designating October as Filipino-American cruited by the Hawaiian Sugar Planters’ Association (HSPA) History Month Civilian Honorees in December 1906. Hanabusa’s Resolution Rep. Hanabusa’s latest for several terms. In the last Ha- also cited nine Filipino-Ameri- Resolution once again strength- By Belinda A. Aquino, Ph.D. waii gubernatorial election, she can civilian honorees who have ens the tradition of honoring the lost her bid to incumbent Gov. made significant and remark- presence of Filipinos and Fili- David Ige. She has also prac- ackground able contributions to the United pino-Americans in the United ticed law in Hawaii as a promi- U.S. Represen- over the years since they started States and their invaluable partic- nent labor attorney and commu- tative Colleen to arrive in the U.S. at the be- ipation in the history and devel- nity leader for many years. W. Hanabusa ginning of the 20th century. It opment of both the country as a Hanabusa’s Resolution (D, Hawaii Con- must also be mentioned in this whole and Hawaii in particular. cites a number of historical and B gressional First connection that the U.S. author- It should also be noted finally cultural contributions that Fili- District) has introduced a Res- ities reneged on their promise that Filipino-Americans are the pinos in America have made to U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa olution in the U.S. Congress to grant American citizenship largest ethnic group in Hawaii the State of Hawaii and to the designating October 2018 as to Filipinos who were recruited ture in the continental United according to he latest Census, as United States since they arrived Filipino-American History to serve in World War II along States. Buchholdt was born in well as the second largest in the in the early 20th century. Month. The Resolution cele- with the U.S. forces It was only Claveria, Cagayan in northern total state population, next only In 2017, Hanabusa intro- brates the “history and culture after a long and hard-fought Philippines and was an active to the Caucasian group. duced the original Resolution of Filipino-Americans for their struggle in the postwar period community leader in Califor- But even as we say that, to award a Congressional Gold immense contributions to the that American citizenship was nia for many years. much still needs to be done to Medal to Filipino-American vet- United States.” granted to the veterans who translate numbers into real and erans for their service alongside Hanabusa is a long-stand- were promised to be natural- Conclusion effective power. Numbers are the U.S. armed forces in World ing supporter of the Filipi- ized for their service in support It must be mentioned that meaningless without sufficient War II. The Medal is the high- no-American Community, both of the U.S. during the war. this latest Resolution designed resources to prop them up. est civilian honor given by Con- in the United States and in Ha- Heading the list of the to honor Filipino-Americans in- There are still several areas in gress and the veterans waited 70 waii, where she was the first nine Filipino-Americans who troduced by U.S. Rep. Hanabusa the whole system that could use years for this Medal to be given Asian-American woman to be were included in Hanabusa’s complements an earlier Resolu- greater Filipino participation to them . It was finally bestowed elected to the State Senate and Resolution is the late Thelma tion designating October as Fil- and stronger influence in the on them in the Emancipation Senate President for several Garcia Buchholdt, who was ipino American History Month entire Hawaii community. years. She has also served in the Hall of the Capitol in Washington the first Filipina-American to filed by former State Rep. Joey U.S. House of Representatives D.C. many years later. be elected in a State Legisla- Manahan when he was serving DR. BELINDA A. AQUINO is an as a state representative at the internationally recognized authority GLOBAL NEWS legislature representing Kalihi on contemporary Philippine/Filipi- no affairs, who is currently Professor district. Manahan is currently a Emeritus at the University of Hawaii at Philippines Wins a Seat: UN Criticized member of the City and Council Manoa where she served as Professor of Honolulu . of Political Science and Asian Studies Over Latest Picks for Rights Council It must also be recalled the and Founding Director of the Center for the State of Hawaii created a Philippine Studies at the School of Asian and Pacific Studies before retiring, She NITED NATIONS, in Europe and North America elected to.” Commission in 2006, with Ben- United States — Bah- dismissing them as “unqualified” Five of the new members is also a freelance journalist and serves jamin Cayetano as then Governor as Contributing Editor to the Hawaii rain, Cameroon and due to their human rights records. were from Africa, five from U of Hawaii, to plan and implement Filipino Chronicle. the Philippines were among a “By putting forward serious Asia, two from eastern Europe, number of nations controver- rights violators and presenting three from Latin America and sially elected to the United Na- only as many candidates as seats the Caribbean, and three from tions Human Rights Council on available, the regional groups western Europe. Friday, sparking sharp criticism risk undermining the council’s The United States pulled from rights groups and the Unit- credibility and effectiveness,” out of the council in June, call- ed States. said New York-based Human ing the organization a “hyp- Around a third of seats on Rights Watch. ocritical” body that “makes a the 47-member council, based in Louis Charbonneau, the mockery of human rights,” in Geneva, were open for slots last- group’s UN director, called the particular in regard to its stance ing from 2019-2022. A 97-vote vote “ridiculous” and said on on Israel. majority from the 193 nations Twitter it “makes mockery of Nikki Haley, who this week that make up the UN’s General (the) word ‘election.’” announced her resignation as Assembly is needed for approval. At the start of the voting US ambassador to the UN, said For the first time since the session, the General Assembly’s Friday’s vote demonstrates why council was created in 2006, president, Maria Fernanda Espi- the US was right to withdraw. each voting region agreed in nosa, noted that every member “Yet again, countries with advance on 18 candidates to be state is allowed to apply for a seat. poor human rights records ran in the running for 18 seats -- re- Her spokesman later de- uncontested. This lack of stan- moving any competition. clined to directly address the dards continues to undermine New members Bahrain, criticism, but instead noted: “It’s the organization,” she said. Cameroon, the Philippines, So- clear that the world expects that “The United States will malia, Bangladesh and Eritrea members of international bod- continue to support reforms were elected with between 160 ies will abide to a certain set of that would make the Human and 178 votes -- and immediate- standards of behavior consistent Rights Council credible.” (www. ly drew criticism from activists with the bodies they have been philstar.com) 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEOCTOBER 20, 2018 FOOD & LEISURE Four ways to enjoy ‘lechon manok’ Gaea Katreena Cabico gredients may vary from one healthier options to the public, stall to another, infusing se- something that is not cooked AVAO CITY, cret spices to make their prod- over charcoal,” said Jarapla- Philippines ucts taste unique. san, adding that the chicken — There is no The meat is then cooked will be cooked inside an oven denying that over a bed of charcoals or in- with a temperature of 230 de- Filipinos love side oven until it is charred gree-Celsius. It will then be D eating chicken. perfectly, without being too stored in a food warmer to Studies show that as of burnt. maintain the temperature of 2017, the chicken production For those craving for meat at 80 degree-Celsius be- in the country reached 1.75 lechon manok, here are some fore consumption. million metric tons, proof that ways to enjoy this Filipino fa- BAVI, led by president roasted chicken chain nation- product line Kamukamo. Filipinos make chicken an ev- vorite: and general manager Ronald wide. The company is also de- A study showed that char- eryday fare and they seem to 1. The fowl can be R. Mascariñas, is reported- veloping other products such coal-grilled meats contained cannot live without it. cooked over traditional hot ly the second largest poultry as the ice cream brand Papa more carcinogens (substance “Lechon manok” (roasted coals or a modern rotisserie. integrator in the country. It Dan’s, the two-in-one snack that promote cancer) than chicken) is an all-time favorite Every Filipino grew up also operates Chooks-to-Go, and drink combination Snok, meat heated with propane. just like the orginal “lechon” with traditional homecooked claiming to be the largest and the pugon-roasted pork (continue on page 14) (roasted pig). But it surpasses charcoal roasted chicken. Ma- the iconic lechon in terms of jority of the lechon manok affordability and wide pres- stands in the country—with KROSWORD Blg.. 17 ence in the market. the biggest names in the busi- ni Carlito Lalicon The consumer craze for ness—use hot coals to cook lechon manok began in the their chicken. The process PAHALANG 1.Isang lalawigan sa Western Visayas takes hours but the charcoal 1980s. Now, thousands of 6. Lengguwahe lechon manok kiosks dot the essence in the protein hits 10. Sakit sa balat archipelago, even in far-flung closer to home. 14. Una municipalities. Although the technique is 15. Ningas This tasty and juicy dish, quite foreign, roasting chick- 16. Hangad 17. Eskrima which goes well with a lechon en using gas oven found its 18. Makatwiran sarsa (sauce) or pickled papa- way to the hearts of Filipinos. 20. Pawiin ya on the side, is best served Using rotisserie does not 22. Biga during lunch or dinner. only preserve the moisture 23. Anib The dressed chicken is and juiciness of chicken, but 24. Garapa 25. Buwenamanoi marinated for hours with it is also good for the health, 27. Bura soy sauce, calamansi, garlic Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. 28. Kamkam powder, ginger, lemongrass, (BAVI) group manager Ruben 29. Regalo 50. Magluwal among others. Herbs are also Jaraplasan said. 30. Bitak 51. Ibalik stuffed in the cavity. The in- “The challenge is to give 34. Manga 52. Naantala 35. Gulay na itinuturing na laman-lupa 55. Asintado 38. Hari ng tahanan 57. Kimkim 39. Taghoy 58. Pansin 41. Kuyog 59. Marahil 42. Maygawa 60. Iwaksi 44. Aprieto 61. Pahayag 46. Hayop na kasing-uri ng kalabaw 62. Dusing 47. Pumanaw 63. Reyna ng tahanan
PABABA 27. Balak 1. Maamo 29. Abarisyosa 2. Salita o ingay ng mga unggoy 31. Parugo 3. Aparato 32. Dumi 4. Gikgik 33. Kotse 5. Naputol ang sanga o nabali 36. Pang-ipit sa buhok 6. Animo 37. Matanda 7. Gaano 40. Eksplorasyong paglalakbay 8. Kuwarta 43. Batikos 9. Manik 45. Biyaya 10. Sumpa 46. Iksamen para sa mga ibig maging abogado 11. Dobleng-baba 47. Kapayatan 12. Kaisipan 48. Matigas na punongkahoy 13. Eksena 49. Kagandahan 19. Amag 50. Altura 21. Kableng panduong 52. Kar 24. Balbas 53. Ardel 25. :Lalaki 54. Pagkaing may hipon at isinasawsaw sa suka 26. Alimpuyok 56. Lugaw (Ang sagot ay ilalabas sa susunod na isyu ng Chronicle) OCTOBER 20, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES 90 Day Misrepresentation Rule may be inconsistent with one’s What this means is that if This new rule changed the But, if the facts of the case give nonimmigrant visa status: (1) B-1/B-2 visa holders enroll previous shorter timeframe of rise to a “reasonable belief” that engaging in unauthorized em- in any school or marry some- 30/60 days. Under the old rule, the foreign national misrepre- ployment; (2) enrolling in a one and adjust status or take if a foreign national filed an sented the purpose of his travel full course of academic study up residence in the US within adjustment or change his status at the time of the visa applica- By Atty. Reuben S. Seguritan without authorization and/or the 90-day period, they will within 30 days from entry into tion or admission to the US, the nder the re- authority and/or appropriate be presumed to have willfully the US, it created a rebuttable DOS will request an Advisory cently updated change of status; (3) marrying misrepresented their intent to presumption that the person Opinion. Foreign Affairs a US citizen or lawful perma- “be a tourist” in the country. misrepresented his intentions. It is important to note that Manual (FAM), nent resident within the 90-day This new rule will also affect If the inconsistent act hap- this is a Department of State any visa holder window; and (4) undertaking those people from the 38 coun- pened more than 30 days but guideline. Although the De- U who engages any other activity for which a tries currently under the Visa less than 60 days after entry to partment of Homeland Security in conduct inconsistent with change of status or an adjust- Waiver Program like France, the US, there was no presump- (DHS) and its branches like the the terms of his visa within 90 ment of status would be re- Germany, Japan, Australia, It- tion of misrepresentation al- USCIS and ICE are not bound days of entry is presumed to quired, without the benefit of aly, South Korea, Singapore though the government could by the policies of another agen- have willfully misrepresented such a change or adjustment. and UK, among others. The infer that there was intent to cy, it is possible that USCIS his intention before the Con- Under the Immigration Visa Waiver Program admits misrepresent. If the inconsis- may release its own parallel sular Officer during the - non and Nationality Act, “any alien visitors for a 90-day period. If tent act happened outside the guidance. As of right now, US- immigrant visa interview or who, by fraud or willfully mis- any person from these coun- 30/60-day window, there was CIS has not yet updated its Poli- before the Border Officer upon representing a material fact, tries gets married to a US cit- no misrepresentation at all. cy Manual to reflect the change. entering the country. seeks to procure (or has sought izen within the 90-day period Under the new rule, no pre- Based on the new guide- to procure or has procured) and subsequently applies for sumption of willful misrepre- REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has a visa, other documentation, adjustment of status, he is pre- sentation would generally arise been practicing law for over 30 lines, unless one is holding an years. For further information, H-1B or an L-1 visa or other or admission into the United sumed to have misrepresented if a foreign national engages in you may call him at (212) 695 visa types that allow dual in- States or other benefit provided himself at the time of admis- inconsistent conduct more than 5281 or log on to his website at tent, the following actions under this Act is inadmissible.” sion to the US. 90 days after entry to the US. www.seguritan.com GLOBAL NEWS world around me. I felt com- a part of the telling of it.” pelled to tell their story, even The theme song is as Film Released About Philippine though at the time I had no idea striking as the film itself, and better, happier, healthier - she’s how I was going to make that stands alone as a potential hit. Street Children managed to do just that - on a happen,” said Norlock. When asked what his message ORONTO--Filmmaker connected with and support- larger scale than ever before. And make it happen she is, the songwriter, Anthony Niki Norlock released ed by organizations like those The film is a testament to did. “It took the combined ef- Tilotta, says, “We’ve been T“Beyond Strength,” a highlighted in the film. The its subjects - it was their exam- forts of a lot of passionate peo- held to the ground - but we film about a group of a remark- movie began as a way to raise ple and inspiration that drew ple to create this film, but in the learned to RISE.” able group of Filipino children awareness and inspire oth- Niki to become a film producer end, even though we may have Part of the proceeds for living, learning and growing ers by focusing on the talents just to tell the world their story. done the work, it doesn’t belong the sale of this single and the together in a Children’s Home and the inner strength of these Norlock also shared writing du- to us, it never belonged to us, film will go back to support in Metro Manila. The film fol- children; the filmmakers drive ties with Director Lucien Noe This is their story, it always has the organizations highlighted lows the journey of one young comes from the belief that shar- (based in Germany.) been, we were just blessed to be in the film. man, Daniel San Jose, who ing their story with others may “I was in The Phillipines willingly shares his story in open hearts and minds to all working on another project, the hopes that it will inspire the possibilities that life has to when I stumbled upon this action in others and shed light offer. This touching documen- amazing group of young peo- on the desperate plight of some tary has a running time of one ple who altered how I looked 250,000 children living in the hour and one minute. at life,” She says. “There’s an streets of Manila, Philippines. With the release of Beyond innate strength in these people, The film explores the po- Strength, a true passion project and a unique capacity for love tential for not just survival but born of Niki’s need to make and forgiveness that forever for children to thrive when the lives of all those she meets changed how I interact with the 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEOCTOBER 20, 2018 MAINLAND NEWS Filipino American Month Celebrated Across the U.S. ALY CITY, CA— States,” who first introduced October 20, and at the Terra Labor Awards as highlight torical Society (FANHS) – October is Filipino October as Filipino Ameri- Nova Theater on 1450 Terra of the day. Delano chapter. DAmerican History can History Month back in Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA on Speakers for the day are: Silakbo sa Mik Tinig, a month across the U.S. The 1992. October 27, 2018. For tick- Johnny Itliong, director of local group who performs month was chosen because Some of the events ets and other inquiries, visit the Larry Itliong Founda- socially relevant raps about the earliest documented Fil- across the nation include: www.anglahiexploits.com. tion through Education, and immigration, women, and ipino presence in the U.S. On October 6, the City In Carson California on son of labor leader Larry demilitarization will be per- was on October 18, 1587 in of Carson kicked off cere- October 27, the 9th Annual Itliong; Fernando Chavez, forming on that day. Morro Bay, California. monies for their 9th Annual Larry Itliong Day Celebra- founder of the Chavez Law An expression of cul- In 2009, the United Filipino American History tion will be held at the Vet- Group and son of union ture and the recognition of States Congress had passed Month festivities. erans Park, 22400 Moneta leader and labor organizer Filipino American contri- resolutions recognizing Headliners of the event Avenue, also in Carson, Cal- Cesar Chavez; and Histori- butions take centerstage in October as Filipino Amer- were singers Fe de los Reyes ifornia. The event is from an Roger Gadiano, who is these various celebrations ican History Month, urg- and Miguel Vera. Other per- 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. also a member of the Filipi- of Filipino American Histo- ing people across the U.S. formers were the CSU Long with the 2018 Larry Itliong no American National His- ry Month this October. to celebrate the significant Beach Filipino American FOOD & LEISURE contributions of Filipino Coalition, Shane Selloria, ( ....from page 12) Americans to the enrich- Jason Farol, Kindreds of But whichever the meth- lechon manok packed with add liver spread and cala- ment of the country. Carson, and former “Fil- od—fowl over traditional flavors that one will not need mansi or lemon juice. It was the late Dr. Fred Ams Got Talent” champions hot coal or in a rotisserie— sauce. Jaraplasan said that One can also make the Cordova and his wife, Dr. Charishma Marquez, Shek- lechon manok is a go-to instead of providing sauce chicken version of “lechon Dorothy Laigo Cordo- inah Austria, and Therese choice across the country that to accompany their products, paksiw” by giving a twist to va, founder of the Filipino Masangcay. Keynote speak- satisfies the tummies of Fili- the sauce is infused to the the leftover roasted chicken American National Histor- er was Asian Pacific Studies pinos. chicken so that the flavor will and lechon manok sauce. ical Society (FAHNS), a Professor Dr. Mary Talu- 2. For many Filipinos, seep through from the glossy 4. ‘Lechon manok’ is community-based organi- san-Lacanlale. Consul Gen- the lechon manok experi- skin to the white meat. best paired with steaming 3. When you cannot fin- rice and cold softdrinks or zation whose mission is “to eral Adelio Angelito Cruz ence will not be complete ish your whole lechon, you beer. promote understanding, ed- and Councilmember Elito without a dipping sauce. can turn your chicken into a This treat goes wonder- ucation, enlightenment, ap- Santarina who also graced The sarsa or thick gravy, which can be sweet or pep- new dish the next day. fully well with hot rice and preciation, and enrichment the kick-off. pery, makes the dish more Lechon manok leftovers pickled papaya on the side through the identification, In Los Angeles, “12 flavorful. The chicken can can be deep-fried until they during lunch or dinner. gathering, preservation, and Million” will be shown in be also dipped in soy sauce become crispy. For those who enjoy beer, dissemination of the histo- at the Aratani Theater at and calamansi or sweet-spicy The roasted chicken can the lechon manok also makes ry and culture of Filipino Little Tokyo on 244 San Pe- sauce. be also recycled to become the perfect “pulutan.” (www. Americans in the United dro St., Los Angeles, CA on But other brands produce a lechon manok “sisiw.” Just philstar.com)
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