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H AWAII’ S O NLY W EEKLY F ILIPINO - A MERICAN N EWSPAPER FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY

By Dennis GALOLO “Enter to learn; go forth to serve.”—Farrington High School motto uch is the motto that has been impressed upon the hearts and minds of Kalihi’s young men and women during their brief four years at Farrington High SSchool.

For over seven decades, careers in public service and in the Emme Tomimbang and successful tens of thousands of students private sector. Its list of notable local entertainer and business- have sat in its classrooms, alumni include State Supreme woman Cha Thompson. The list roamed its halls, donned its Court Associate Justice Simeon goes on and on. sports teams’ maroon and white Acoba, former Hawaii Gov. Ben- Farrington’s athletics teams uniforms and joined its various jamin Cayetano, State Sen. Donna have also been a force in prep ath- clubs and student organizations. Mercado Kim, former NFL star and letics, competing year-in and year- The school’s name has become Superbowl champion Jesse Sapolu, out for championships in football, synonymous with Kalihi, wherein current City prosecuting attorney basketball, wrestling and other residents take great pride in its tri- Keith Kaneshiro, former Honolulu sports. In fact, over Farrington’s il- umphs and also lament its short- police chief Michael Nakamura, lustrious 75 year history, its teams comings. American Idol semi-finalist Jordan have won numerous league, state Numerous Farrington alumni Segundo, former pro baseball and territorial (before statehood) have gone on to enjoy successful player Wally Yonamine, journalist (continued on page 4) Farrington High School Violence Hampers Phl Cachola Named Filipino Economic Progress Entrepreneur of the Year HFC Staff By Paolo ROMERO By alihi medical internist Dr. Erlinda Cachola ANILA (Xinhua) – Violence makes was named the Filipino Chamber of Com- Filipinos poorer and ending it will Kmerce of Hawaii’s 2011 Filipino Entrepre- M greatly improve their lives, the neur of the Year. She was recognized at a World Bank said in its World Development special awards banquet held at the Hale Koa Report 2011 (WDR 2011). The report, which focuses on con- Hotel on April 29, 2011. flict, security and development, said the The Chamber’s prestigious award recog- country's economic growth is being de- nizes business owners who have demonstrated railed by the recurring cycles of political excellence in business and who have made and criminal violence. meritorious contributions to Hawaii’s community. The situation is especially more pro- tative and Director of the WDR 2011, The Entrepreneur of the Year Award is the nounced in Southern Philippines where said on Tuesday. latest in a long line of honors that Dr. Cachola two of the most conflict-affected regions - Roberts said that while much of the (continued on page 5) Dr. Erlinda Cachola - Caraga and Autonomous Region in world has made rapid progress in re- Muslim Mindanao -- are also the country's ducing poverty over the past six HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. STANDARD poorest. decades, areas characterized by re- U.S. POSTAGE "Violent conflict has exacted a heavy peated cycles of political and criminal vi- WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI social and economic cost on the Philip- olence, such as some areas in PERMIT NO. 9661 pines, with over 120,000 people killed Mindanao, are being left far behind. over the last three decades," Nigel Their economic growth, he said, is Roberts, World Bank Special Represen- (continued on page 4) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 2 MAY 14, 2011 EDITORIAL Excessive Corporate Bonuses Continue to Outrage Americans; It's Time for Change

o matter that the press is on to them. No times than the median wage. matter that politicians strutt the halls of Con- N gress denigrating their immoral excess. No LESSONS TO LEARN matter that middle and working America have fi- The whole scandal of obscene bonuses nally caught on to their shenanigans that have highlights two lessons. caused taxpayers billions in bailout money. In The first is that this practice is not innocuous spite of all this, with no care at what communities as previously thought by most Americans, simply across the country think, Wall Street continue to involving private businesses going about their lavish themselves once again with shockingly merrily way and compensating their workers as high bonuses. they see fit. No! Wall Street's greed affects com- Just last year alone, CEOS at 299 companies munities in the loss of jobs and loss of taxes. The raked in a total of $3.4 BILLION in salary and $3.4 billion in executive bonuses alone could sup- bonuses. The average CEO received $11.4 mil- port over 100,000 jobs with a median wage of just lion in compensation. The number is so as- over $33,000. These unemployed workers must tounding and worth paraphrasing -- imagine one now be a part of the government's social welfare person receiving $11.4 million in one year system, at least temporarily. Additionally, the loss ALONE, for one company. (as opposed to the of taxes via corporate tax breaks these compa- more acceptable personal, private investments) nies claim while paying their executives billions That's just the average. Many executives from comes at a cost to Americans who must pay more these top corporations like Ray Irani of Occiden- in taxes. To add salt to injury, when corporations tial Petroleum Corp. took in $76.1 million in compensation for just 2010. are "deemed" too big to fail, they're also guaranteed that government and In the span of only 10 years, he received $857 million. All this for one taxpayers will bail their companies out of the mess (which by the way is ac- person at one company, as oil companies decry the high cost of crude tually free, premium-less, insurance, unlike how Americans must pay in- oil and justify raising the price of gasoline. surance for practically everything: medical, home, liability, work injury, In another example, remember that General Electric (GE) posted business, automobile, etc.) profits of $14.2 billion, but paid zero taxes and claimed $3.2 billion in The second lesson Americans should be aware of is that morality must tax credit. The second half of this outrage continues. GE's CEO Jeff Im- be injected into our capitalist system. Without morality, the system will melt (who also serves as President Barrack Obama's "jobs" czar) took eventually collapse to greed. How to inculcate morality in capitalistic prac- in $21,428,765 in total compensation for only 2010. The fact that Pres- tice is difficult in that big corporations have proven self-monitoring does- ident Obama selected Immelt as the country's "jobs" czar is beyond ab- n't work; and at the same time, big government should not be big surdity considering that Immelt's salary probably cost thousands upon corporations' policeman, either. The answer is that we as a society must thousands of job losses to GE alone, all the while, the government strug- be mindful to change our culture of greed. In our own families, we must gles to pay for these workers temporary unemployment and GE claims discuss with family members limitations of greed and correct conduct. In- millions in tax credits and not pay even a dime in taxes. Now if Amer- stead of supporting movies and music that glorify riches, let's be smarter icans believe corruption is a phenomenon afflicting only third world coun- consumers and support artists and entertainers whose work educate us tries, think again. Government and big corporations in the first world take and inspire us to be better people. Most importantly, we must replace corruption to a new level, one that is deemed legal and pushed down greed with a greater value for community, brotherhood, and sisterhood. If upon the populace through propaganda. we are able to make this fundamental change, the ripples of cause and ef- Total executive compensation went up 23 percent and set an- fect we are feeling today would not be one of scarcity, injustice and anger, other record-breaking year. The average CEO compensation is 343 but be of abundance, justice and harmony.

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HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 14, 2011 LEGISLATIVE CONNECTION 3 Museums and Gardens, part 2 family fun day, lunchtime art lec- Queen Lili’uokalani, governed from the Ewa station are two remnants of MILITARY tures, a memorable café lunch, a gift here. The building was then used the days when crops were trans- U.S.S. Arizona. Remembered shop selling gorgeous products from as the capitol building for the suc- ported by train to Honolulu harbor. because of her sinking and the loss local artisans, and a spacious cession of governments thereafter The leisurely ride is a pleasant of the 1,177 servicemen during the shaded lawn. until 1969, when the existing State school field trip or Sunday afternoon December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Honolulu Academy of Arts. Capitol was built. ride. Don’t miss the Halloween Harbor, the Memorial retains the More than 60,000 works of Asian, Queen Emma Summer ghost story ride! right, in perpetuity, to fly the U.S. flag Senator Will ESPERO Hawaiian, European, and American Palace. The Boston-built home in Judiciary History Center. as if she were an active, commis- by art that span 5,000 years, are fea- Nuuanu Valley was the summer re- The Center is visited by schoolchild- sioned naval vessel. Battleship Mis- tured at Hawaii’s largest private art treat of Queen Emma, her husband ren along with the Governor’s Man- souri. Japan surrendered on the n the last article, we talked about museum. Family fun day is the third King Kamehameha IV, and their sion and State Capitol to learn about Mighty Mo, ending WWII. It served some out of the ordinary places Sunday of each month, featuring young son Prince Albert Edward. the three branches of government. in WWII, the Korean War, and Op- I to visit. Here are more museums entertainment, crafts, and tours. The breezy wooden home features Children watch a film about an early eration Desert Storm, was decom- Oahu has to offer. John Young Museum of Art. furniture, dining ware, and other landmark case, re-enact the trial, missioned in 1992, and donated in Krauss Hall, just south of the Art items of historical interest. then hear how the Supreme Court 1998 as a museum ship. U.S.S. ART Building at the University of Hawaii ruled. Bowfin Submarine. Launched in Contemporary Art Museum. is home to the last major project by HISTORICAL Mission Houses Museum. A 1942, it served nine WWII patrols, The former residence of the Cooke- painter John Young. Board of Water Supply. Hid- quaint journey back in time, the mu- again in the Korean War, then as a Spalding family, lovely tropical gar- Tennent Art Foundation den away in the old green pumping seum features tools, clothing, pho- training submarine in Seattle before dens, hilly lawn, and innovative Gallery. The former home of Eng- station at North King Street and Wa- tos of the landscape back then, and being decommissioned and sta- architecture complement the works lish artist Madge Tennent displays iakamilo Road in Kalihi, the mu- other aspects of daily life for the tioned at Pearl Harbor. displayed inside. Children can take the paintings that reveal her fasci- seum features the original 1899 brave evangelists who traveled Pacific Aerospace Museum. art lessons on the first Saturday nation with Polynesians. Her works steam pump and displays on our is- nearly halfway around the world to Check out the plane closest to the morning each month, by reservation. are also on display with fine art mu- land’s water cycle, water conserva- bring the Gospel to Hawaii. flight simulators and see if you recog- Hawaii State Art Museum. seums locally, in San Francisco and tion, and the history of the BWS. By Waipahu Plantation Village. nize the photo of the pilot. (Hint: He’s Hotelier Chris Hemmeter bought London. appointment only. The village displays the cultures of the President known as “Papa”.) The and renovated the former YMCA to Bishop Museum. Traveling immigrants who began life anew in vintage airplanes and backdrop of the its current splendor. A 2002 gala HAWAIIAN and permanent exhibits in the many our islands. From all over Asia, battle arenas make for a thoughtful kicked off the museum’s grand Iolani Palace. One of only exhibit halls, planetarium shows, a Puerto Rico, and Portugal, workers stroll. Naval Air Museum Barber’s opening. Visitors can enjoy First three royal palaces in the U.S., two garden tour, participation hula, and with no common language lived in Point. Rich military history is on dis- Friday concerts, Second Saturday monarchs, King Kalakaua and lava melting demonstration round plantation homes and labored to- play at the museum commemorating out a full day’s visit. gether in the fields during our agri- the Navy’s last naval air station in the EDITORIAL Hawaii Maritime Center. Kids cultural golden age. Hawaiian islands. loved the real racing boat they could Washington Place. Captain Tropic Lightning Museum & climb into, submarine classroom, John Dominis built the colonial style U.S. Army. Military buffs will enjoy ship corridors, steering wheels, and mansion that housed his daughter- the U.S. Army’s two museums, one No Time to Waste all the rest of the touch-please ex- in-law, the princess who became at Fort DeRussy in Waikiki and the hibits. This member of the Bishop Hawaii’s last reigning queen, Lil- other in Schofield Barracks, which heavy downpour of about an hour and what happens? Museum cluster is currently closed i’uokalani. She lived here before re- feature Army tanks, artillery, Metro Manila was inundated last Saturday. And the pending reopening. siding at Iolani Palace as a weaponry, helicopters, and exciting A monsoon season is still many weeks away. The mas- Hawaiian Railway Society. monarch. Hawaii’s governors also “you were there” photos and tech- The coral building downtown and lived here until 2001. sive flooding over the weekend should serve as an early nical effects. warning to disaster agencies that Metro Manila, home to over a tenth of the country’s population, is not ready for the typhoon season. The country has seen enough cataclysmic typhoons and flooding to know the consequences of being unprepared for nature’s fury. Metro Manila reeled from the winds of super typhoon “Milenyo,” and then from the consequent massive power outages that lasted up to a week in some parts of the metropolis. “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” triggered disastrous flood- ing that took several weeks to subside in many parts of the Laguna de Bay floodplain. Disaster agencies have since procured life rafts and other rescue equipment in preparation for typhoons. But the most basic preparation is clearing drainage systems. Last weekend’s torrential flooding subsided quickly but showed that more needs to be done. If Metro Manila could be sub- merged in an hour-long downpour, think of what could hap- pen if the heavy rain lasted for an entire day, as in Ondoy and Pepeng. By now utility companies should also be deep in prepa- ration for contingencies. In many parts of Metro Manila, water supply is dependent on electricity to run pumps. Power lines and poles are expected to be damaged during ty- phoons. What is important is to restore power supply as quickly as possible, and not just to the posh villages in Makati. Communication is also crucial and service disrup- tions must be addressed quickly. At the airport, authorities must be prepared, if not with power generators that work, then at least to ensure that ceil- (continued on page 4) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 4 HEADLINES (CONT.) MAY 14, 2011

(cont. from page 1; FARRINGTON ... ) overcome,” he says. “I try to inspire championships. them to accomplish their goals. I grew up in Kalihi and was once in DIAMOND JUBILEE their shoes. I hope they realize that Farrington opened its doors in they too can achieve whatever they September 1936 with 738 students put their hearts and minds to. If and 25 teachers in temporary build- they work hard and never give up, ings at the present site of the Kame- they can accomplish great things.” hameha Homes housing project. It (l to r) Cha Thompson, husband Jack Thompson and For Tomimbang, giving back was named after Wallace Rider Far- Jesse Sapolu pose for a group photo at the 2008 included establishing a scholarship rington, who served as the sixth Honors and awards won by Farrington students are proudly on Farrington Governors Hall of Fame Banquet. Cha and in her name. The $1,000 scholar- display at the school's trophy display case. Jesse are proud Farrington alums. governor of the Territory of Hawaii ship is provided through the Emme from 1921 to 1929. “It will be a great time for all to push beyond his comfort zone to just as good as any school—even Tomimbang Education Fund at the Many of its buildings were de- alumni,” says Carganilla. “Excite- reach his highest potential. private schools which seemed to Hawaii Community Foundation and signed by noted architect Charles ment for next school year is mount- “Farrington provided me with have everything we didn’t,” she is available to a graduating senior Dickey, who also designed other ing.” the skills and knowledge to suc- says. interested in pursuing a career in historic buildings such as the ceed beyond high school,” he says. Tomimbang admited carrying journalism or broadcast media. Alexander & Baldwin Building, THE MODERN GOVERNOR “The experiences and opportunities this attitude with her as reporter “I wanted to give back to Halekulani Hotel, Queen’s Hospital, Today, this urban school lo- I received as a student also gave with the local news stations and ul- someone who can at least have the old Waikiki Theater, Varsity The- cated in the heart of Kalihi has over me the inspiration to follow my timately with her own production some support and guidance that I ater and several buildings on the 2,600 students—one of the largest dreams. Farrington is a part of my company. would love to offer. Hopefully, I’ll Kamehameha Schools-Kapalama student body populations of all foundation and has helped make “Coming from a public school see this person become successful campus. During World War II, the Hawaii’s public schools—and 150 me the person that I am today.” and a rather modest life, I always felt in life,” says Tomimbang, who grew campus was used by the U.S. Army faculty members. The school is led Segundo says that one of his that I was just as good as the other up poor in Kalihi and was raised by as a hospital. by Principal Carganilla, a 1986 alum most memorable events during his news personalities,” she says. a single parent. To mark its 75th Anniversary, who only recently took over the reins school years was singing the na- Class of 1964 member Cha Reagan Honda, Farrington’s Farrington hosted a special from long-time principal Catherine tional anthem shortly after the 9/11 Thompson echoes Tomimbang’s college counselor says Tomim- Founders Day celebration at the Payne. terrorist attack. sentiments. A product of Kalihi Val- bang’s generosity is much-appreci- school’s gym on May 6, 2011. Over Carganilla has had a long his- “During my sophomore year, I ley Homes housing project where ated. 100 student performers in collabo- tory with Farrington. He coached was asked to perform the national she was raised, Thompson remem- “It’s always wonderful when a ration with alumni, faculty and com- varsity baseball from 1988 to 2003 anthem over the entire school tele- bers the camaraderie among stu- Farrington alum like Emme comes munity groups put on a spectacular and before that served as a school com. It was such an emotional yet dents, a collective desire to make back to support our students,” he show filled with music, cultural counselor. He also met his wife dur- proud moment for everyone and I something of themselves and to get says. “We have so many deserving dances and theatrics for attendees. ing his sophomore year at Farring- was honored to have been a part of ahead in life. students who can benefit from the The evening’s festivities were em- ton. She is currently a second grade it,” he says. “We worked to achieve and example and the help of those who ceed by award-winning TV person- teacher at Puuhale Elementary. tried not to let the stigma of being have become successful with a ality and producer Emme Looking back at his time at Far- DOWN BUT NOT OUT in a poor district hamper our Farrington education.” Tomimbang, who is also a member rington, Carganilla says he’s grateful Many of Farrington’s students chances of getting ahead,” says Other alumni have given back of Farrington’s Class of 1968. for the many teachers who guided come from immigrant and lower Thompson, who went on to be- to the school by supporting the Far- “It was exciting to be back in and positively influenced his life. socio-economic families. In the come a successful businesswoman rington Alumni and Community the gym and remembering my high “I have always been proud to 2007-2008 school year, 55.6 per- along with her husband Jack. To- Foundation (FACF) which provides school moments,” she says. “The be associated with Farrington cent of the students qualified for gether, they run Tihati Productions, scholarships for students. Since its students put on a fabulous pro- where I developed the skills that free or reduced-price school the largest and longest running en- founding in 1975, over 2,000 peo- gram.” have helped me get where I am lunches. Many of its students do tertainment company in Hawaii. ple have joined FACF, making it Included in the festivities was a today,” he says. “Without the foun- not speak English at home and are Thompson’s five children all at- Hawaii’s largest public school video history of the life of Wallace dation from Farrington, I don’t know oftentimes the first in their respec- tended private school. But she re- alumni group. Its current president Rider Farrington, his relationship to what I would be doing today. I had tive families to attend college. minds them that it was her is David Jeong, a member of the the school and why the school was great teachers who treated me Coming from seemingly disad- Farrington education that helped Class of 1953. named after him. fairly and really pushed me to reach vantaged backgrounds has not de- paid for their tuition. Names and faces may change According to Principal Alfredo my highest potential.” terred Farrington students, many of “They went to schools like over the years, but as long as Far- Carganilla, a slew of events have Jordan Segundo, former whom have succeeded not only in Kamehameha, St. Louis and Puna- rington is around, it will continue to been planned for the coming school American Idol contestant and athletics, but in the classroom. The hou but they all know Farrington’s produce students who will serve year marking the school’s 75th An- member of Farrington’s Class of school’s student organizations and alma mater,” she says. the community the Farrington niversary. The year-long celebration 2003, says that it was at Farrington clubs have won numerous awards Way—with Graciousness, Objectiv- will culminate with a huge dinner on where he discovered his passion over the years in newspaper re- THE FARRINGTON WAY ity, Valor and Spirit (GOVS). the school’s front lawn sometime in for music and singing. His teachers porting, Junior ROTC competitions, Many alumni, grateful for their Perhaps Thompson says it 2012. in chorus and piano motivated him and a number of science and positive experiences at Farrington, best: “ I always talk about being physics contests. have given back to the school in from Farrington and how proud I (cont. from page 3; NO TIME ... ) For Tomimbang, who was also their own unique way. Segundo, for am of our school. But I believe fi- ings do not leak during a downpour. Generators need to be a member of the cheerleading example, has spoken at several nancial success is not the only tested before the onset of the monsoons, and they must squad, Farrington was always student assemblies and encour- thing that’s important. It’s also viewed as the “underdog.” about being a community contribu- have sufficient power to provide comfortable ventilation at aged students to dream big. “Whether it was in sports, “Whenever I speak in front of tor and participant. It’s about being the airport during blackouts. Drainage systems should also ROTC, thespian, literary or science the students, I share my personal a well-rounded individual, having a be checked to prevent flooding at the tarmac. competitions, we always had to experiences growing up in Kalihi healthy mental attitude and setting All these measures are known to concerned authorities. prove ourselves and that we were and the challenges that I had to the example of integrity.” Last Saturday’s flooding was a reminder that there’s no ex- (cont. from page 1; PALACE ... ) the Philippines, the country can rity, combat injustice, and help im- cuse to be unprepared, and there’s no time to waste. learn from the experiences of oth- prove livelihoods," Roberts said. (www.philstar.com) being compromised and their ers that have undergone promising The WDR 2011 cites practical human indicators stagnant. transitions out of severe violence, programs at the national level to link Internationally, no low-income such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, rapid confidence-building to longer- fragile or conflict-affected country Chile, Colombia, Ghana, Indone- term institutional transformation, has yet to achieve a single Millen- sia, and Timor-Leste. among which include providing nium Development Goal, the report "To break cycles of insecurity, support for community-based pro- further pointed out. national reformers and their inter- grams for preventing violence and Roberts said while there is no national partners have managed to offering access to local justice and one-size-fits-all solutions to end build legitimate institutions that dispute resolution systems in inse- political and criminal violence in provide a sustained level of secu- cure areas. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 14, 2011 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS 5 Neighborhood Board Holding 2011 Election

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(cont. from page 4; CACHOLA ... ) has received for her medical excel- lence and contributions to the poor and needy. But she admits the Chamber’s award is especially gratifying. “The award makes me feel very special because being a woman and an immigrant, I have always worked very hard to prove myself,” she says. “In a way, this means that I have really arrived. Each award is very important to me because every award validates my struggle to succeed and to give back to the community in gratitude for all the blessings my family and I have received.”

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS The road to Dr. Cachola’s suc- cess was paved with both chal- lenges and triumphs. Upon completing her medical residency, she went into private practice in 1974. But in order for her practice to survive, she joined offices with fellow Filipino physician Dr. Rodrigo Bristol. For the next five years, they operated a clinic located on Hough- tailing Street. Dr. Cachola then shared a clinic with another Filipino doctor— Dr. Fortunato Elizaga—at the for- mer St. Francis Hospital on Liliha Street. After another five years, she and her husband Romy, who at that time was a member of the State House of Representatives, found an old building located at the cor- ner of North King and Kalihi streets. It was about to be demolished but the couple purchased the building, renovated it and turned it into the Cachola Medical Clinic. She is also the driving force behind a community health fair in Kalihi that for the past 27 years has provided free medical services and screenings for the homeless, immi- grants, very poor and medically- uninsured. The event is still going strong and will be held in August or September 2011. Today, Dr. Cachola’s medical (continued on page 6) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 6 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS MAY 14, 2011 Consulate Announces Special President Benigno Aquino III. A Tour to the Philippines lunch and photo-op with the presi- dent is scheduled. IF YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED The tour includes a 3-4 night The cost of the basic tour is TO VISIT THE PHILIPPINES stay at the beautiful Dusit Thani $1,300 via Philippine Airlines and but have not yet taken the plunge, Hotel, a tour of metro Manila and $1,357 via Hawaiian Airlines (plus Waipahu Students Paint this summer may be the time to do the choice of a day visit to nearby airport tax and fuel surcharge). The so. Officials at the Philippine Con- destinations like Corregidor, Batan- deadline to register is June 3, 2011. sulate General of Honolulu have gas, Cavite, Pampanga, Bulacan, For inquiries, please call the Philip- Mural for Adopt-a- announced a special tour to the Laguna, Quezon and Rizal. A 3- pine Consulate at 595-6316 ext. lettering. Also used were nostalgic Philippines from July 17-23, 2011. night optional extension can also 241. School Day images such as plantation workers, Dubbed the Sixth Annual Am- be organized to Boracay, Palawan, The tour is a joint project of all STUDENTS FROM WAIPAHU the Waianae Mountain Range, the bassadors, Consuls General and Cebu, Bohol, Cagayan de Philippine Foreign Posts in the U.S. HIGH SCHOOL PAINTED a iconic Waipahu Sugar Mill, images Tourism Directors Tour, participants Oro/Camiguin, Bicol and Ilocos. and Canada, in cooperation with community mural on May 1, 2011 as from the future and caricatures of will visit select attractions in the The highlight of the tour will be the Philippines’ Department of part of the 3rd Annual Hawaii students from Waipahu—all juxta- Philippines and experience the a visit to the presidential palace Tourism and the Department of posed together. country’s top destinations. and an audience with Philippine Trade & Industry. Jaycees Adopt-a-School Day. Spon- sored by Parsons Brinckerhoff, the “I’m glad to see this mural in HEADLINES (CONT.) goal of the service project was to front of our school,” says Waipahu stamp out graffiti in certain problem High School teacher Joy Takara. (cont. from page 5; CACHOLA ... ) succeed. To those who are already business and personal loans will be areas near the school. “The wall’s location in proximity to practice is a thriving business with successful, share your blessings completely covered. “It’s been shown that murals in the school and the community make five full-time and part-time employ- and they will be multiplied,” she The second awardee is De- the community prevent graffiti from it the unofficial entrance into ees. Her daughter, Dr. Lyla Ca- says. sirea Aguinaldo-Helsham, co- spreading and reduces urban Waipahu.” chola-Prather, recently joined her founder and chief executive officer blight,” says Sean Egdamin of Par- The design and painting of the practice. YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS of OneSource, Inc, and vice presi- sons, who served as head artist for mural was an overwhelming suc- Like other businesses, the Ca- In a dramatic tie, the Chamber dent of OneSource Insurance the project. “We worked with the cess thanks to local mural artists chola Medical Clinic has faced its presented the 2011 Young Filipino Inc.—Hawaii’s premiere profes- kids over the last several months and generous donors like Sherwin share of challenges, namely the Entrepreneur of the Year award to sional employer organization and and asked them to incorporate ele- Williams Paint Company, which do- economic downturn, but continues two women. The first is Cheryl R. small business insurance agency, ments of the Waipahu community.” nated paint and supplies. to excel through innovation, expan- Cudiamat, president and chief ex- respectively. Parsons—a local and global Previously, the area was rife sion, consistent financial perform- ecutive officer of Keiki Care Center OneSource, Inc. specializes in engineering firm that focuses on in- with graffiti and a favorite place for ance and a commitment to its of Hawaii, Inc. She started her busi- providing companies with versatile frastructure projects that serve the taggers due to the large walls patients. ness in 2008 after the abrupt clo- management solutions including needs of a community—adopted the fronting Waipahu High School. But “The biggest obstacles at pres- sure of St. Timothy’s Children’s accounting, human resources and school last year and assisted its stu- not anymore, says Ryan Ng of Par- ent are keeping the business afloat Center left about 100 children and payroll with unsurpassed client dents in planning, designing and sons, who also served as the proj- despite the bad economy,” she their parents without day care. service, attention to detail and ex- painting the mural. ect coordinator. says. “We try to cut back expenses Cudiamat launched Keiki Care pert knowledge. OneSource Insur- The mural spans 120 feet long, “People gave up their free time and work harder. Running a busi- Center of Hawaii with an enrollment ance, Inc. provides employers with 9 feet high and is situated on the to make Waipahu a nice place to live ness is difficult, but having the right of only 17 children. Under her lead- insurance options such as workers’ mauka side of the intersection of and created an iconic landmark that priorities helps.” ership, enrollment grew and now compensation and liability, com- Farrington Highway and Kahualii everyone can be proud of,” he says. For this remarkable physician, the center is generating positive in- mercial and personal life insurance, Street. The mural consists of several “I’d like to thank the sponsors, volun- these priorities are God, family, come. In less than two years, Cud- as well as group medical plans and design elements, including teers and Waipahu High School for country and community. In that iamat expects all startup costs for employee benefits. “Waipahu” spelled out in bold, block partnering with us on this project.” exact order. “Treating patients like family and providing excellent, caring Nominees for Filipino Entrepreneur of the Year service to patients keep me fo- The following individuals were legal issues in the Philippines. Alvarez bicle workstations and floor-to- tion with their caregivers, physician, cused on my goal of being the best nominated for the 2011 Filipino En- also represents families and businesses ceiling office walls. His clients total other healthcare professionals and their doctor I can possibly be,” she says. trepreneur of the Year Award, given needing assistance in immigration law, over 700, from small businesses such families to ensure that patients are safe “I thank God for all the blessings, by the Filipino Chamber of Com- family law, commercial/business law as dentist offices and law firms to and well-cared for. my family for all their support and merce of Hawaii: and Philippine legal issues. She also larger corporations like the federal • RAUL PEREZ, owner of ARMAC Printing, LLC. my patients for their trust in me.” specializes in Philippine and American government, Central Pacific Bank and He is well- • RHODA YABES AL- law as they intertwine in the Filipino- other well-known financial institutions. known among local Catholic churches She encourages anyone who VAREZ, Attorney at Law. The Law American migrant experience. She is • ROSALINDA STACY as his company is the main printer of may be struggling to never give up Office of Rhoda Yabes Alvarez pro- counsel to businesses and non-profit ROSACIA MALALIS, president weekly Catholic church bulletins. hope. vides clients with a fresh legal per- organizations, as well as to individuals and chief executive officer of Perez provides the service free of “Believe in yourself, pray hard, spective in a wide range of legal in both Hawaii and in the Philippines. Nightingale Case Management, charge in exchange for advertising work hard, persevere, follow the matters and has a particular wealth of • BURT J. DEPERALTA, Inc. Her company provides adult fos- sales from businesses that advertise in Golden Rule and you will surely experience in assisting clients with owner and president of Integrity ter care services to long-term nursing the bulletins. Their services also in- Office Equipment. His company home patients in a home-based com- clude postal service, signs and trophies. specializes in providing local busi- munity environment through the State • JUDY A. TABIOS, owner nesses with office equipment sales, Department of Human Services. As a of Mechanical Trends, a small supplies and service. Machine sales case management agency, Nightingale business specialty contractor for and service includes most brands of Case Management’s function is to fire protection and plumbing. His laser printers and copies. DePeralta place long-term care patients in adult company is the only Filipino-owned also supplies customers with office homes on Oahu. The company then fire protection contractor licensed by system furniture, including desktop cu- monitors the patients’ care in conjunc- the State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and accredited F O R L E A S E - O F F I C E S P A C E S by the Honolulu Fire Prevention Bu- reau for inspection and testing of fire LOCATED IN THE HEART OF WAIPAHU. sprinkler systems and reticulation. NEAR BUS STOP. EASY ACCESS TO THE FREEWAY. Tabios protects clients’ lives and liveli- VARIOUS SIZES AVAILABLE (IN SQ. FT.): hoods by ensuring that their busi- nesses’ and homes’ existing fire 110, 230, 253, 262, 315 sprinkler installations are in compli- FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL ance with the latest codes and ordi- RENTAL MASTERS @ 678-8930 OR 284-4185 nances. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 14, 2011 COMMENTARY 7 Hawaii FilAm Finds Something in Common with Catherine & Flies to England for Her Wedding? another, may you and I succeed in achieving our noble goals. God together for more than 7 years. ernment provided plenty of without the benefit of marriage for bless you and William.” Neither his grandmother the queen portable potties for the happy over 7 years, do you really need to Everywhere I went, there Atty. Emmanuel nor his father could do anything to campers. There are none for the have a honeymoon? were Filipinos – in London and in by stop this live-in relationship. They unhappy campers in Carlisleville. the countryside like Windsor Cas- Samonte TIPON had a responsible relationship be- When the ceremony started I BRITAIN NEEDED THIS WED- tle, Oxford, and even at Stone- cause they begot no illegitimate walked the mile to Buckingham DING henge. I had pictures with some of id you receive an invita- child, unlike most couples similarly Palace which normally would take The British really needed a them and tape recorded interviews tion to the royal wed- situated. There is speculation that about 15 minutes. But there were wedding like this to lift their spirits. with them which I will play on my “Dding?” inquired an they cannot have children, thus so many people that one could not They are mired in economic woes, radio show at KNDI. They were all attractive stewardess with whom I they have a heavy burden within walk but only jostle. So, instead of widespread unemployment, a happy and employed. They did not was flirting in the galley when I told the next nine months to produce taking the main roads I took the tsunami of new immigrants both seem to mind the cold and damp her this was my fourth trip to Eng- one. Catherine’s father reportedly side streets and reached Bucking- legal and illegal, and high gas weather. Discrimination? They did land and I was going for the royal told her that Will would never ham long before the Westminster prices – about $10.62 a gallon. not feel targeted. “Have you wedding. “I haven’t received it yet marry her. When Will went to ceremony was over. I was able to After the wedding Londoners thought of immigrating to Amer- but I’m going anyway because I Catherine’s father to ask for her position myself where I could see flocked to the pubs to have a drink. ica?” I asked. “No thanks,” was have one thing in common with hand in marriage, he quietly ate the Buckingham Palace balcony Some places gave the first drink their unanimous reply. Catherine,” I replied. “What’s his words. (When I went to ask my where the expected royal wedding free. The taverns were so full that that?” she pursued with aroused current beloved’s father for her kiss would be made (performed? people were drinking in the (ATTY. TIPON has a Master of Laws curiosity. “We’re both commoners.” hand in marriage, he told me that enacted?). A mini squadron of streets. degree from Yale Law School and a There’s a whale of difference he did not believe that I would World War II warplanes flying low They had a 4-day bank holi- Bachelor of Laws degree from the Uni- between not receiving an invitation marry his daughter with whom I alongside Buckingham Palace was day. People who were made to versity of the Philippines. Office: 800 and not being invited. In the former had had a relationship for more the signal for the royal family to ap- work were paid double. A tourist Bethel St., Suite 402, Honolulu, HI you might have an invitation but than seven years). There’s some- pear in the balcony. When the new- welcomer at the airport wished 96813. Tel. (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: filam- it’s still in the mail. In the latter, you thing about seven years that lyweds appeared, there were there would be a royal wedding [email protected]. Websites: www.Mili- were considered and passed up. makes some men want to legalize thunderous shouts of joy and in- everyday. Visitors arriving within taryandCriminalLaw.com, and Obama was not invited but the a relationship. Seven year itch? tense clapping like I had never wit- 24 hours of the wedding were www.ImmigrationServicesUSA.com. King of Tonga was. Catherine is much more beau- nessed before. Everyone was given the red carpet treatment and Listen to the most witty, interesting, and I had no serious plan of going tiful in person than in pictures or waving a flag, a banner, a handker- invited to sign the Royal Guest- informative radio program in Hawaii to the royal wedding since I had a on television. She radiates an ele- chief, anything waveable. People book that would be presented to on KNDI at 1270, AM dial every Thurs- trial scheduled for the same day – gant beauty ala Grace Kelly, rather were jumping up and down like on the royal couple. I wrote: “To day at 7:30 a.m., rebroadcast at Friday, April 29. But I half jokingly than a dazzling one like Elizabeth a pogo stick. Cameras were click- Catherine. From one commoner to www.iluko.com.) told the judge Monday that week Taylor. Almost every square inch of ing constantly. that I was considering going to the her body has been analyzed from The kiss was royal wedding if he would post- her bosom to her brains. Signifi- the highlight of pone the trial set for the 29th. “My cantly, none appears to have ana- the balcony ap- client is not ready anyway,” I lyzed her legs. So I will do so. Her pearance. After added for good measure. He legs pale in comparison to Sarah the newlyweds smiled and granted continuance. Palin’s. had kissed, the Under immigration rules, continu- people wanted ance is not generally granted ex- CATHERINE WILL NOT OBEY them to kiss cept for “good cause”. WILL? again, chanting Much has been said and The traditional marriage vow “kiss, kiss, one much more is better left unsaid says “love, honor, and obey.” Will more kiss.” Will about the most popular royal cou- followed tradition. However, asked: “Shall we ple in this generation – Prince Catherine only said “love and do it Kate?” She William and Catherine Middleton honor” but refused to say “obey” responded with a (nicknamed “Kate” which she leading to speculation that she will kiss. hates, like I hate the nickname be the “big boss” in their house- “Al”). Will (as he is fondly called), hold. Voila, the foundation for HONEYMOON being the eldest son of Prince “Catherine the Great” has been There was Charles and Diana Spencer would laid. talk that the cou- succeed to the English throne if It has been reported that the ple would not Queen Elizabeth ever dies (which couple signed a prenuptial agree- leave Britain im- she has not shown any sign of ment providing that if Catherine di- mediately for doing even at age 85) and Charles vorces or leaves Will, she leaves their honeymoon, becomes king and later dies. Will’s the children (if any) with him. but might go to popularity is such that a number of I was at Westminster Abbey Windsor Castle, people have suggested that for the wedding – outside, not in- near Heathrow Charles abdicate so that Will side, since I never received my in- Airport (Eng- would be next in line to the throne. vitation. The previous evening I land’s premiere These ignoramuses’ suggestion reconnoitered the area and found international air- loses sight of the fact that Charles people in 40 degree weather port) closer than cannot abdicate what he does not camping in tents to ensure a van- the White House have, namely the throne. And if tage point for viewing the cere- is to Reagan Na- Charles quitclaims his right to the monies. The scene was tional Airport. I succession, the next in line to the reminiscent of the tent people took a bus for throne would be his brother, not camped in Honolulu’s Carlisleville Windsor. They his son Will. (in Kakaako, Aala Park, Nanakuli, were not there. Will and Catherine met in etc.) which the Honorable Mayor Neither was the school. Some say that Catherine Peter Carlisle (whom I financially queen who usu- went to the same school so that supported) appears to have done ally spends her she could meet Will. She suc- nothing to eradicate even though week-ends there. ceeded. He was mesmerized by an international meeting – APEC – But when you her seductive figure in a gossamer will be held in Hawaii pretty soon. have been living outfit. They set up house and lived At least in Westminster, the gov- in marital bliss HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 8 WHAT’S COOKING? MAY 14, 2011 Food for the Blessed FOOD FOR THOUGHT briefed and given practical tips sisters all waited in the reception by Millie & Karla REYES about his food and beverage prefer- area to welcome His Holiness. ences as well as specific protocol I comforted myself with the ILLIE: Some of my most guidelines and concerns. thought that I would find a way to memorable moments as a We learned, for instance, that see His Holiness up close sometime Mcaterer were meeting or the Pope liked to eat steak, seafood, during the dinner. Lo and behold! seeing VIPs and celebrities up and pasta and this was greatly con- When the Pope arrived accompa- close. These include not only local sidered when we concocted dishes nied by Cardinal Sin, his vehicle pro- personalities but also foreign heads for him. One such dish was named ceeded to the back door by the of states like former President Steak Pope John Paul II and was kitchen instead of the main en- George W. Bush, the late Prime served at a dinner in his honor, gra- trance. I was then by the hallway Minister Indira Gandhi, Chinese ciously hosted by the late Cardinal and although I was greatly stunned, Premier Li Hsien-nien, former Sin at the sprawling Villa San Miguel I managed to collect myself and World Bank president Robert S. Mc- in Mandaluyong. bowed and genuflected as he Namara, movie celebrities like The dish was similar to a surf passed. Cardinal Sin stopped to in- Roast Chicken Emilia, another Plaza original served at a luncheon in honor of George Hamilton and Brooke and turf concept featuring food he troduce me and His Holiness ex- His Holiness during his second visit to Manila in 1995, is cooked with tomato Shields, to name a few. But the one liked to eat. The dinner was not lav- tended his hand and I was able to concassee with red wine gravy, Parmesan and rosemary, and served with homemade fettuccini with truffle oil. most precious not only in my mem- ish or ostentatious but simple and kiss his ring. Cardinal Sin told His ory bank but also in my heart was elegant, certainly fit for a Pope! Holiness that I was the caterer and hanging on our wall. I’ve always the rich history of The Plaza, now in catering for the Blessed Pope John Invited guests included then he gave me a blessing. I cannot for- wondered how it would have been if its 45th year. Paul II. I was privileged to have President Ferdinand E. Marcos and get the magnificent glow, not just a I were there, until finally, in 2003. I One of our cooks, chef Gary been chosen to cater for His Holi- First Lady Imelda R. Marcos, distin- halo, but a radiant, luminous, shin- was in Avila, Spain to learn gastron- helped me re-create these dishes. ness when he came to Manila in guished members of the diplomatic ing, effervescent glow emanating omy and the Spanish language. It His father, the late chef Rudy Di- 1981 and then again in 1995. corps and honored bishops. Secu- from His Holiness and suddenly, I was also the summer of the canon- maculangan, was one of the lead Actually, during the first visit in rity was very tight and some areas felt tears of joy running down my ization of St. Pedro Poveda. To- chefs during the Pope’s first visit. 1981, we were requested by His were restricted so it was not easy to cheeks. I felt so blessed at that mo- gether with two of my friends, Nicole Gary was a young kitchen helper in Eminence, the late Jaime Cardinal roam around. Although I knew Car- ment and although my mom and Ignacio and Carla Concepcion, we 1995 during the Pope’s second visit Sin, to provide round-the-clock-food dinal Sin’s villa by heart, I respected sisters were lucky to have had a decided to go on our journey to and still recalls the menu and details service for His Holiness. We desig- the security measures imposed and photographer capture the moment Madrid. We took the bus, which was of the event. nated a chef and a waiter to prepare willingly obliged, confining myself to when they met His Holiness, mine around an hour and a half, then the The dish served at the dinner all his meals. We were, naturally, the kitchen area while my mom and was forever etched in my heart. train to get to Even as I write this, I get goose- where the cere- bumps just recalling that memo- mony would be. rable event in my life. But we got You can just imagine how thrilled caught up in the and doubly blessed I felt when The train station and Plaza was again chosen to cater for got lost. By the His Holiness the second time he time we re-sur- came to visit in 1995. It was a simple faced to the luncheon held at the Arzobispado in street level, the Intramuros exclusively for some 150 Mass was over honored bishops. Like the first en- and right in front counter, I once again noticed that of us was this magnificent radiant super glow and huge screen with that smile I will never, ever forget. a video feed of Karla Reyes recreates an original Plaza dish concocted for Blessed John Paul II during his 1995 visit with the late Imelda Albano Reyes KARLA: On both occasions the Pope in his His Holiness Pope John Paul II when he came to Manila in that Pope John Paul II visited little car waving 1981 consisting of grilled fillet of beef topped with a giant prawn and served with Sauce Bearnaise, fresh asparagus, Manila, I was not able to meet him goodbye, and I cherry tomatoes with basil oil and roasted marble potatoes in person. Mom would often tell me started crying. stories of how she felt when she met So when I learned of Pope hosted by Cardinal Sin in 1981 was him, how preparations for his visits John Paul II’s beatification, one step called Steak Pope John Paul II and would be and even what he ate dur- to becoming a saint, I immediately consisted of 200 grams beef ten- ing these occasions. Even our wait- researched on the dishes The Plaza derloin seasoned and grilled to per- ers remember serving for him, and had concocted for him and recre- fection, then topped with a giant our chefs as to what they had pre- ated them. I intend to re-introduce freshly steamed coral prawn, served pared for his meals. The closest I these dishes as part of the menu with a special sauce similar to probably got to him as a kid was a repertoire we offer for caterings. Sauce Bearnaise and garnished picture of my lola and the Pope These are classics that are part of with fresh asparagus, cherry toma- toes, and roasted marble potatoes. Another dish, which was served on the second visit of Pope John Paul II was called Braised Chicken Emilia, which was named after the Pope’s mother Emilia Kac- zorowska Wojtyla. The chicken is braised in Italian red wine, tomato concassee, Parmesan, and rose- mary leaves, and served with home- made fettuccini with truffle oil. We treasure these dishes fondly as we treasure memories of having served the Blessed Pope John Paul II! (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 14, 2011 COMMUNITY PARADE 9 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 10 MAY 14, 2011 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Fil Chamber of Commerce Honors Top Fil-Am Students by Maita MILALLOS

THREE OUTSTANDING FIL- IPINO-AMERICAN SCHOL- ARS were recognized by the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii and the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Foundation during its 22nd gala event last April 29, 2011 at the Hale Koa Hotel. The annual affair celebrates the academic achievements of high school seniors. Moanalua High School’s Anna L-R (Lynne Gutierrez, Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee, Criselda and Daniella Reyes, Anna Pidong with her parents Karvina Pidong was awarded a Janalyn and Melvin Pidong $4,000 scholarship from the Re- nato and Maria A.F. Etrata Foundation. Pidong scoring sheet. The judges based their decision holds a 4.10 grade point and a standardized on the following criteria: grade point average test score of 88 percent for the American Col- (50 points); standardized test scores (25 lege Test (ACT). She intends to pursue a de- points); activities, awards and honors (10 gree in Business Administration at the points); and essay reflecting the Filipino University of Oregon. Pidong considers her Chamber’s mission statement (15 points). scholarship a blessing from God and is honored Documents such as high school transcripts by the recognition accorded by the Filipino com- and an acceptance letter to a four-year college munity. She is the daughter of Melvin and Jana- or university were also required. lyn Pidong. The judges were retired UH-Manoa profes- Daniella Reyes and Joyce Iwashita each sor Dr. Belinda Aquino, former State Rep. Dr. received a $3,000 scholarship from the Filipino Lyla Berg and Leeward Community College pro- Chamber Foundation. Reyes attends Leilehua fessor Dr. Raymund Liongson. Tony Sagayadoro High School and currently holds a 4.04 GPA of the State Department of Labor and Industrial and a standardized test score of 97 percent for Relations was the official tabulator. the ACT. She aims to be a science journalist The Chamber’s Scholarship Program is and plans to study English and biology at funded from proceeds raised by the 17th An- Stanford University. Reyes views her scholar- nual Scholarship Golf Tournament, which is co- ship as good way to start college, particularly sponsored by The Renato and Maria A.F. in hard economic times. She is the daughter Etrata Foundation. Since 1995, the tournament of Howard and Criselda Reyes. has raised over $212,000 in scholarships which Iwashita is from Hilo High School. She were awarded to 104 outstanding high school holds a 4.14 GPA and a standardized test seniors. score of 97 percent for the ACT. She plans to Previous scholarship recipients have en- attend Lewis and Clark College and major in rolled in such prestigious universities as Har- international relations. Iwashita is the daughter vard, Stanford, Massachusetts Institute of of Bryan and Ayumi Iwashita. Technology, Dartmouth, USC, Notre Dame, This year’s scholars were selected from Pennsylvania, UCLA, Washington and UH- among 40 applicants using a standardized Manoa. Consulate Holds Outreach Mission in Wailuku 700 Halia Nakoa St # 2, THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GEN- Wailuku, HI ERAL OF HONOLULU will hold a Consular c/o Ms. Cecile Piros Outreach Mission in Wailuku, Maui from May (808) 871-6251 27-28, 2011. The following is the outreach schedule: The Consulate will render consular services to those: 27 MAY 2011, FRIDAY 1. Applying for epassports / passport re- Time: 8 AM – 1 PM newals / replacement of lost passports Venue: Maui Immigrant Center Office 2. Reporting births to Philippine nationals, 2200 Main St. marriages of Philippine citizens, etc. Suite 601 3. Having their legal documents notarized Wailuku, Hawaii 96793 and authenticated c/o Mr. Kevin Block 4. Applying for passport amendment and (808) 270-7131 passport extension 5. Applying for Dual Citizenship Time: 4 – 8 PM Venue: War Memorial Soccer Field For more information, please contact 700 Halia Nakoa St # 2, Consulate staffer Virgilio Pacio at 595-6316 Wailuku, HI ext. 233, 239 or 243. Those interested in the c/o Ms. Cecile Piros consular services are advised to visit (808) 871-6251 www.philippineconsulatehonolulu.com or www.philippineshonolulu.org for more details 28 May 2011, Saturday on consular requirements. Those wishing to Time: 8 AM – 5 PM contact the Consulate via email may do so at: Venue: War Memorial Soccer Field [email protected]. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 14, 2011 PHILIPPINE NEWS 11 Erap Supports VFA Review by Jose Rodel CLAPANO/ Ancestral Domain was signed,” he Wednesday, May 11, 2011 said. “We are just lucky that the MANILA, Philippines - FORMER Supreme Court declared the MOA- PRESIDENT JOSEPH AD as unconstitutional. Had it not ESTRADA favors a review of the been for that, we would already Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). lose the nine provinces covered by In a radio interview with former the MOA-AD which will become the ambassador Ernesto Maceda, Bangsamoro Republic. Estrada said it would be timely to “I can say that is the biggest review the VFA in light of the US sin committed by the previous ad- 2003 Oakwood Mutineers military action in Pakistan that killed ministration to the Filipino people Osama bin Laden. because that is treason. It is trea- Former President Joseph Estrada Estrada said he objects to the son when you allow (anyone) to di- Mutineers Granted manner by which the US raided a Estrada said it appears that vide our country. Our country is too mansion housing bin Laden in Pak- the VFA is being used to facilitate small already to divide it.” Amnesty in Philippines istan. the permanent stay of the US mili- Estrada said the Arroyo ad- “We have the United Nations,” tary in the country. ministration committed a lot of mis- by Rudy SANTOS/ sula incidents. he said. “The UN was created for “The Americans also have a takes and sins against the Filipino Wednesday, May 11, 2011 But of those who applied, he all countries to follow the UN’s rules battalion of US Marines in Zam- people. MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - said 283 were granted amnesty and and regulations. I think the Ameri- boanga City who almost stay there “It bowed to the dictates of the THE DEFENSE DEPART- took their Oath of Allegiance in three cans are not exempted from the permanently. They did not leave US and that is one of the reasons MENT HAS GRANTED batches, the last of which was on rule.” Mindanao and it is a clear violation why the Filipino people are now AMNESTY TO 283 SOLDIERS Tuesday. Estrada said the Americans of the VFA,” he said. suffering from poverty and hunger,” who joined in at least three failed "Two applications were denied have not religiously followed the Estrada said that the agenda he said. uprising during the time of former however, the first applicant due to VFA’s provisions since it was rati- of the US became clearer when the “The US does not care about President Gloria Macapagal-Ar- failure to substantiate actual partici- fied during his administration. Arroyo administration almost suc- our interest as long as their inter- royo, a senior government official pation in the incident as claimed, Estrada said that he is against cessfully implemented the Memo- ests are protected.” said today. while the other applicant did not file the return of US military bases in randum of Agreement on Ancestral Estrada was one of 12 sena- Defense Secretary Voltaire the application in person, which is the country. Domain (MOA-AD) with the Moro tors who voted for the abrogation of Gazmin said 285 men in uniform, in- contrary to the Committee's rules “I strongly oppose that (return Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the US Military Bases Agreement cluding civilians, applied for the and procedures as promulgated in of US military bases),” he said. “We had the Supreme Court not de- (MBA) in 1991. amnesty following the issuance of the DND Committee Circular 1," can no longer say that we have clared it unconstitutional. Critics claim that US troops are President Benigno S. Aquino III of Gazmin explained. sovereignty as an independent “We have the root of the using the VFA to justify their almost Proclamation No. 75 on Nov. 24, Of the 283 grantees, 84 were country or we have true independ- agenda of the US before (Presi- permanent stay in Mindanao, 2010, granting amnesty to those officers, 192 enlisted personnel, one ence if we will allow the return of dent) Arroyo stepped down when specifically in Zamboanga City. who participated in the Oakwood, from the Philippine National Police the US military bases.” the Memorandum of Agreement on (www.philstar.com) Marine Stand-Off and Manila Penin- and six civilians. (www.philstar.com) De Lima Nominated to

Replace Merci published in The STAR last Friday. It gave interested parties a non-ex- Edu PUNAY by / tendible period of 10 days or until May 16 to Thursday, May 12, 2011 submit applications and nominations. MANILA, Philippines - JUSTICE SECRE- It already received a nomination for TARY LEILA DE LIMA WAS NOMI- lawyer Ernesto Francisco Jr. from former NATED FOR OMBUDSMAN before the Pampanga governor Eddie Panlilio. Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) yesterday. Francisco, who was among the com- In a letter to the JBC, Assistant State plainants who had filed graft charges against Prosecutor Romeo Senson former first gentleman Jose said he nominated De Lima Miguel Arroyo in connection because she is most qualified to the controversial national to head the anti-graft agency. broadband network deal “Secretary De Lima has with Chinese firm ZTE, ac- shown her incorruptible stand, cepted the nomination. integrity beyond reproach and The JBC is expected to character par excellence in receive a nomination for serving the public,” he said. Dean Jose Manuel Diokno, Last week, De Lima an- son of the late senator Jose nounced she is not interested Diokno, today. in the post of ombudsman. He will be endorsed by “I feel it will be more ful- DOJ Sec. Leila De Lima the Free Legal Assistance filling for me (to stay here),” Group. she said. “I will decline any nomination.” The JBC is set to make public the offi- De Lima said she wants to stay in the cial list of nominees for ombudsman after re- Department of Justice (DOJ) where she feels ceiving all nominees and applicants and she could be more effective. upon initial screening. “I’ve been here (in DOJ) for just less Republic Act 677, the Ombudsman Act, than a year,” she said. requires the ombudsman to be a natural born “I’m just starting. There are many more citizen of the Philippines, at least 40 years problems, challenges to face. The mandate old, of recognized probity and independence, of the DOJ is broader, so I feel I can do a lot member of the Philippine Bar, and must not more.” have been a candidate for any elective na- Under JBC rules, a nomination for a va- tional or local office in the immediately pre- cancy would only be accepted if the nominee ceding election. agrees. The ombudsman, who has a fixed term The eight-man council officially opened of seven years, must also have at least 10 applications and nominations for the om- years’ experience as a judge or law practi- budsman post through an announcement tioner in the Philippines. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 12 PHILIPPINE NEWS MAY 14, 2011 President Juan Ponce Enrile with P116.07 million; Senate President Villar Richest Senator; Trillanes Poorest Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada with P93.56 million; Sergio Osmeña III, by Christina MENDEZ and marketable securities totaling P82.3 million; Pia Cayetano, Thursday, May 12, 2011 about P221 million, P23 million in P76.775 million; Teofisto Guingona personal effects, P1.925 million in III, P73.97 million; and Edgardo An- MANILA, Philippines - MANUEL club shares, P110,866,592.81 in in- gara, P70.09 million. VILLAR JR. REMAINED THE vestment shares and P19.55 million Majority Leader Vicente Sotto RICHEST SENATOR, but his de- in motor vehicles as part of their per- III had P48.96 million; Loren clared assets were reduced from sonal and other assets. Legarda, P45.545 million; Juan close to P1 billion to about P725 mil- The couple has liabilities of P32 Miguel Zubiri, PP41.3 million; lion in the election year of 2010. million, which included taxes Franklin Drilon, P33.442 million; His statement of assets, liabili- payable and notes payable to the Panfilo Lacson, P24.729 million; ties and net worth (SALN) showed Bureau of Internal Revenue, BPI Gregorio Honasan, P19.354 million; Villar’s assets totaled P725,221,964 Family Bank and Metrobank. Lito Lapid, P18.9 million; Alan Peter with no liabilities. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has a Cayetano, P15.94 million; Francis Sen. Manny Villar, richest and Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, poorest Antonio Trillanes IV replaced total net worth of P311.5 million with Pangilinan, P12.43 million; Joker Ar- Joker Arroyo in the list as the poor- and personal properties totaling have dwindled because their assets no liabilities. royo, P11.05 million; Francis Escud- est senator. P572.8 million. in 2009 were pegged at In their joint SALN, Marcos and ero, P8.032 million; and Trillanes , Trillanes listed assets totaling The Villar couple, once dubbed P947,883,619. his wife, Louise, listed their business P3.83 million. P3.836 million, which included a as the richest lawmakers in the In 2009, Forbes Magazine interests with Augustus Manage- Pangilinan, who had a pre-nup- 120-square meter residential lot in country, also listed interests in Fine listed Villar as the largest share- ment Inc., a management company tial agreement with wife Sharon General Trias, Cavite; a 308-square Properties, Inc., M.B. Villar Co, Inc., holder in property firms Vista Land based in Laoag, Ilocos Norte; an in- Cuneta, listed among his assets meter lot in Antipolo; and a residen- Macys Inc, Mooncrest Property, and Lifescapes and Polar Property vestment and holding company NIV agricultural properties in tial condominium in Parañaque Hollinger Holdings, which they ac- Holdings. Property Holding Co, Inc. Marinduque and Pangasinan; worth P3 million. quired on various dates from 1982 He was the Philippines’ ninth Louise Marcos declared that shares of stocks with Manila Pearl He had P3.880 million in loans to 2010. richest in 2009. she has business interests and fi- Corp., Marbleland Mining and De- as liabilities. Villar filed the joint SALN with Villar’s net worth then was nancial connections with Marcos, velopment Corp; Lockwell Builders, Villar listed among his proper- his wife, former lawmaker Cynthia $530 million, Forbes said. Ochoa, Serapio and Tan (MOST) Inc; and FRD Food and Spices; fur- ties about six residential lots in Las Villar. Ralph Recto is the second rich- law firm, where she is a partner. niture, jewelry, books and journals, Piñas, Muntinlupa and Cavite, total- She was replaced by their son, est senator with P418,523,601.13 in Among the 15 richest senators and transportation. ing P4.58 million (acquisition cost), Mark, as Las Piñas representative assets. are: Ramon Revilla Jr., who was Pangilinan has liabilities and as well as investments in stocks in 2010. He and his wife, Batangas Gov. number four after he listed assets of accounts payable totaling P2.632 worth P147 million and other real The Villars’ assets seemed to Vilma Santos, listed cash in bank P125.75 million; followed by Senate million. (www.philstar.com) Vatican Announces Appointment of New Papal

Nuncio to Phl successively in Papua New Guinea, Argentina and the Secre- by Evelyn MACAIRAN Archbishop Edward Joseph Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Adams, who has been transferred tariat of State in Vatican City. to Greece. He also served as apostolic MANILA, Philippines - THE VAT- Pinto’s appointment was offi- nuncio in Senegal, Cape Verde, ICAN ANNOUNCED YESTER- cially announced in Rome on May Mali and Guinea-Bissau, and has DAY THE APPOINTMENT OF 10 at noon. been assigned as apostolic dele- ITALIAN ARCHBISHOP Pinto was born on May 26, gate to Mauritania. Giuseppe Pinto as the new Apos- 1952 and was ordained as a priest Prior to his current appoint- tolic Nuncio to the Philippines. on April 1, 1978. He is a native of ment, he was apostolic nuncio in CBCPNews, the official news Bari, Italy. Chile since 2007. Archbishop Pinto will be the service provider of the Catholic The 58-year-old prelate holds Vatican City Bishops’ Conference of the Philip- a doctorate in Canon Law and is 16th in the line of apostolic dele- pines (CBCP), reported that Arch- fluent in four languages – French, native Italian. Diplomatic Service of the Holy See gates and apostolic nuncios to the bishop Pinto would replace English and Spanish aside from his Archbishop Pinto entered the on May 1, 1984 and has served Philippines. (www.philstar.com) 'Bebeng' Exits Phl, Leaves 24 Dead by Helen FLORES Thursday, May 12, 2011

MANILA, Philippines - THE WEATHER BUREAU HAS RE- PORTED that tropical storm “Bebeng” is out of the Philippine area of responsibility yesterday, but left 24 persons dead and more than P200-million worth of damage. The National Disaster Risk Re- duction and Management Council Scavengers gather bamboo yesterday from fish cages in Manila Bay destroyed during the height of tropical storm 'Bebeng.' Photo by Jonjon Vicencio (NDRRMC) yesterday said Albay and Camarines Sur have been moved northeast at 24 kilometers tertropical convergence zone. placed under a state of calamity per hour towards Japan. The rest of the country will be due to heavy damage caused by Servando said PAGASA is partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated the storm. closely monitoring a “disorganized” rainshowers or thunderstorms Nathaniel Servando, acting low pressure area east of the Philip- mostly in the afternoon or early administrator of the Philippine At- pines. evening. mospheric, Geophysical and Astro- He said the Visayas and Min- The NDRRMC said Bebeng’s nomical Services Administration danao would experience cloudy death toll has reached 24. (PAGASA), said Bebeng exited the skies with scattered rainshowers (www.philstar.com) country at 8 a.m. yesterday and and thunderstorms due to the in- HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 14, 2011 LEGAL NOTES 13 Arizona-Style Immigration Laws Lose Dakota, Virginia, Wyoming and, state Senate. Some of the propos- against anti-immigrant laws, aside Steam most recently, Mississippi, have all als in these unsuccessful bills would from the obvious potential civil rights rejected similar anti-immigration leg- require the eviction of anyone on violations that may arise from their strictionists and anti-illegal immigra- islation, at least for the time being. public housing who lives with an il- enforcement. It is estimated that Ari- tion groups lauded the State’s dra- One of the more closely- legal immigrant, criminalize driving zona suffered a loss of more than conian initiative. The fate of SB1070 watched of these states was Missis- by an undocumented immigrant, $250 million from the economic boy- will be determined once a federal sippi, where the package of about and require medical practitioners to cotts in the wake of SB 1070, in ad- appeals court issues a ruling, al- 30 immigration bills advanced in- report undocumented immigrants. dition to the government’s litigation though many predict that regardless cluded proposals imposing an Eng- Many believe that Arizona’s SB costs in the seven lawsuits chal- by Reuben S. of the decision, the legislation will lish-language requirement in 1070 and copycat legislation would lenging the legislation. The mayor SEGURITAN likely reach the U.S. Supreme obtaining a state driver’s license and not survive at the Supreme Court. of Phoenix predicts that SB1070 Court. denying public benefits to the un- One of the strongest legal argu- would cost the city at least $90 mil- Lawsuits have prevented the documented population. The most ments against these laws is the doc- lion over 5 years. pril 23rd marks the first year most controversial parts of the Ari- contentious of these bills is SB 2179 trine of “preemption” which is rooted In 2008, the economic analysis anniversary of the passage of zona law from being enforced but which would allow stop-and-search in the U.S. Constitution’s supremacy firm Perryman Group found that that A Arizona’s controversial anti-im- this has not prevented other states enforcement and criminalize failure clause. if all of the country’s 8.1 million un- migration law, SB 1070. One year from proposing legislation mimicking to carry an alien registration docu- Essentially, this means that documented immigrants left the ago, election campaign was under it. Arizona-style bills have been pro- ment, provisions not unlike the ones when it comes to immigration policy, U.S., the economy would lose about way and anti-immigrant sentiment posed in many states in the past in the Arizona law. This bill quietly federal law takes precedence over $2.8 trillion in annual spending. was running high as many politi- year. died in the legislature recently after state-enacted regulation. The 14th cians made stricter immigration laws Recently however, in at least failing to meet a deadline. Amendment also presents a signifi- REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been prac- a battle cry. ten states these legislative propos- Even within Arizona, it seems cant legal hurdle to nativist legisla- ticing law for over 30 years. For further in- Immigrant advocacy and civil als have failed. The legislatures of that the anti-immigrant bug has tion denying birthright citizenship. formation, you may call him at (212) 695 rights groups criticized SB 1070 as Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, failed to catch on as a new slew of Many immigrant supporters 5281 or log on to his website at www.seguri- legalizing racial profiling, while re- Nebraska, New Hampshire, South immigration bills was killed at the also raise the economic case tan.com MAINLAND NEWS Obama's Immigration Reform Favors Pinoy Immigrants by Jose KATIGBAK Obama said there was need to re- updated to “respect families follow- petition their siblings generally and 64 percent more weapons in Thursday, May 12, 2011 form US immigration laws so “they ing the rules – reuniting them more have to wait 11 years in order to be the past 2-1/2 years of his adminis- address our economic and security quickly instead of splitting them reunited with them. For some coun- tration, he said. WASHINGTON – PRESIDENT needs while honoring our history as apart.” tries such as the Philippines, the Also far fewer people are at- BARACK OBAMA SAID AS a nation of immigrants and a nation There are an estimated 11 mil- waiting period is as long as 23 tempting to cross the border ille- PART OF a comprehensive immi- of laws.” lion illegal immigrants – including years due to high demand by Fil- gally because of stepped up US gration reform, families should be He said the reforms should ad- about 300,000 overstaying Filipinos ipinos for immigrant visas to the patrols and apprehensions. reunited more quickly instead of dress four main issues: secure the – and they could be eligible for per- US, lawyers said. Obama enjoined all Americans keeping them apart, a proposal borders and enforce the laws; busi- manent resident cards, more pop- In his speech, Obama said the to add their voices to the immigra- which resonated strongly with Fil- nesses have to be held account- ularly known as “green cards,” US-Mexico border was more se- tion debate. ipino immigrants whose waiting time able if they exploit undocumented under the proposed reforms. cure than ever before because “We need Washington to know to petition loved ones to join them in workers; undocumented immi- Additionally, many of about 3 more agents have been deployed that there is a movement for reform the US is among the longest. grants have to admit they broke the million legal Filipino residents or Fil- in the area and the use of un- gathering strength from coast to In a major policy speech on law, pay their taxes, pay a fine, ipino-Americans unable to get their manned aerial surveillance vehi- coast,” he said. immigration in El Paso, Texas learn English and undergo back- children or siblings to join them be- cles has increased. Obama has called for immi- across the border from Mexico ground checks before they can get cause of an immigration backlog As a result US border agents gration reforms before but they where most illegal immigrants to in line for legalization. could benefit from the reforms. have confiscated 31 percent more have not gained much traction in the United States come from, Immigration laws should be Naturalized Americans who drugs, 75 percent more currency Congress. (www.philstar.com) Western Union Launches Back-to-School Promo

THE WESTERN UNION ager for Western Union. COMPANY IS OFFERING A A total cash prize payout of BACK-TO-SCHOOL promo- up to $10,000 is a substantial tion that gives money transfer amount that continues Western senders to the Philippines an op- Union’s long-standing commit- portunity to send a special gift ment to the Filipino community. for the future of their children The Western Union Foundation and a chance to win up to also provides a Family Scholar- $1,000 in a weekly sweep- ship Program—a new initiative stakes. for migrants, immigrants and Customers who send quali- their families designed to help fying money transfers through them rise up the economic de- Western Union to the Philippines velopment ladder through edu- and mention the promo code cation. “school” will be eligible to earn a Winners of the back to match of up to $1,000 for the school sweepstakes promotion amount of the money transfer will be contacted by mail and/or sent in one of the weekly draw- telephone using the information ings. No purchase is necessary provided in the money transfer to enter or win. or mail-in entry. Winners’ names The promo comes at a time will be posted in when many Filipinos are sending money you sent, which might en- westernunion.com/Philippines and money back home to help relatives courage you to send even more on Western Union’s Facebook pay for their children’s tuition, money to your children and other page. school uniforms, notebooks and relatives going back to school,” For more details on the promo, other school supplies. says Victoria Lopez-Negrete, sen- visit www.westernunion.com/Philip- “It’s like getting back the ior vice president and general man- pines. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 14 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE MAY 14, 2011 Kalpasan Ti Parada Ken Piesta, Ania Ti Sumaruno A Pasken Gracia Campos Sinarunomi a karwahe ti Miss a mangitag-ay ti ladawan ken Oahu Filipino ni Miss Oahu Filipina pakasaritaan iti bukodda a rehion. Marnelli Joy Basilio ken dagiti . Adda met dagiti makan a nag- bayabayna. Symbolic, unique ti duduma a luto dagiti agtagilako. ILOKO dekorasion a bunga iti arte ken isip Pinullo met dagiti sarpaw ni Leo Gozar. Nakiparada met ngem iti Bayanihan for Japan booth by Amado I. YORO OFCC President Maria Etrata ken a nagyananmi. Immatonan ti grupo Community leader Melga Gedrano. da dati a House Vice Speaker alpasen ti maika-19 a Iggem da Danny Villaruz [i- Michael Y. Magaoay, dati a repre- tinawen a piesta ken parada Santa] ken Loida Yamamoto [i- sentante Jun Abinsay, Jean Jere- N idi Mayo 7 nga inangay ti Fil- Vigan] ti banner ti Ilocos Surian miah, Danny Villaruz, Vigan ipino Community Center nga ipan- Association of Hawaii nga isu ti Association dagiti agkakabsat nga guluan ni Presidente Toy Arre, Jr., nakiragupanmi a sinaruno ti kar- Abinsay, Alimboyoguen, Salvador, a naangay iti Kapiolani Park, wahe ni Mrs. Ilocos Surian Davelyn Yamamoto, dagiti kameng ti St. An- Waikiki, ken dadduma a grupo kas Quijano iti Sinait. Iti likudan ti nal- thony Knights of Columbus. Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Kanani Dias iti Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii abaga a Mustang a minaneho ni Agawatda iti boluntario a donasion and Miss Hawaii Filipina Margret Tourism Authority, GMA Pinoy TV, Gus Concepcion, da Antonio para kadagiti nabiktima iti tsunami Pascual ride the UFCH float. Western Union, City & County of Ipalari, Johnny Idica ken Angelita idiay Japan. (inset) Maria Etrata makes a Honolulu, Island Insurance Foun- Idica a nangiggem iti banner ti Iti entablado, uray iti sag- generous donation to Bayanihan dation, Renato & Maria Etrata Annak Ti Sinait iti Hawaii. paminsan a tarakitik ti arbis, tam- for Japan Tsunami Victims Foundation, Hawaii Community Natingra ti kayat nga iladawan pok ti programa ti panagkanta Foundation, Honolulu Filipino Jun- ti KNDI float a nagluganan dagiti dagiti artista iti telebision a nag- ior Chamber of Commerce, Con- sumagmamano a DJ’s ken an- gapu iti Filipinas, ti panagkanta ti Jesse Pascual, Edna Alikpala, PAKORONA PAKOMBENSION gress of Visayan Organization, nouncers kas kada Betty Beltran Society of Seven, ken ti pan- Aurea Agas, Faye Cudal, DAGITI SUMARUNO A PASKEN United Filipino Council of Hawaii, Peralta, Venus Viloria, Gladys nakabunot ti papremio ti Hawaiian Bernadette Fajardo, Larry Ramirez, Mrs. Hawaii Filipina no Mayo Oahu Filipino Community Council Menor, Maggie Domingo, kdpy. Airlines, a six round trip tickets to Alma Caberto, Myrna Daguio, 29, ti Miss Oahu Filipina Hunio 4, ken dadduma pay. Nabiag dagiti pinuon a saba, pa- the Philippines. William Cudal and nieces, Eddie Hunio 12 ti OFCC convention, Kudos Appo. balligi ti resulta. paya, pinia, nateng ken dagiti bun- Nagyaman ni Darwin Arellano, Agas, Ben & Carmen Cabreros, Hunio 19 ti Knights of Rizal, Hulio “Dimngeg la ngaruden ti langit, gada a mangibagbaga iti ti Overall Coordinator Marnelli Joy Basilio, Mimi Gozar, 15, UFCH convention idiay Las nakidanggay met ti paniempo”. kinapresko, kappuros ken nasalun- Iti bukod a panangyebkas ni Jhonnie Cabrera, John Garcia Vegas. Hulio 30 Miss Hawaii Filip- Agasem, iti dua nga aldaw sak- at a bungbunga. Leo Gozar iti bukodna a panagya- Nagyaman met ni OFCC Pres- ina a ni Margaret Pascual ti ag- bayna, agtudotudon ken adda bal- Nabatad iti pan- man kadagiti nakipagtrabaho iti ident Maria Etrata dama a reyna. laag ti dakes a tiempo. nakaiparangarang ti bukodtayo a pannakaisagana dagiti karwahe ti Kunami met iti bukodmi: Agya- Agosto 27 ti President Elpidio Nangrugi ti parada iti Fort kultura ken tradision babaen nag- UFCH ken OFCC. Kastoy: mankami met a naipasetkami iti Quirino Award ti umuna a proyekto DeRussy iti Saratoga ken Kalakaua duduma a karwahe ken dagiti Dakayo amin ti namagballigi ti panagsagana. Namnamami a nga esponsoran ti Ilocos Surian As- Sts. Hawaiian Airlines, Governor dekorasion tunggal maysa. Dagiti proyekto. Dakayo dagiti ima a na- nasaysayaat dagiti sumaruno a sociation of Hawaii. Agbiag ti ko- Abercrombie, ti Royal Band, ti plota nadumaduma a sarpaw [booth] a garamid. Namnamaek, nabung- programa kas iti Miss Oahu Filip- munidad. Agbiag ti kultura ken ti ti UFCH da Miss Hawaii Filipina Mar- nagyanan ti nadumaduma a rehion bunga koma manen dagiti ina, kombension ken adu pay. Ak- puli a nagtaudan. garet Pascual ken Mrs. Hawaii Filip- kas iti rehion iti Luzon, Visayas ken masungad a proyekto. sion ti nasken. Maysa a pampanunot: Iti poli- ina Kanani Dias ken kakaduana. Mindanao. Adda bukodda nga awit Danny Villaruz, Mario Palma, tika, ania ti masakbayan ni Filipino? MAINLAND NEWS

Manny Pacquiao Juan Manuel Marquez Report: Marquez OKs Terms to Fight Pacquiao by Mayen JAYMALIN Monday, May 9, 2011 offer to Marquez. Richard Schaefer, Golden MANILA, Philippines –JUAN Boy's chief executive, said Top MANUEL MARQUEZ HAS Rank is offering Marquez $5 million APPROVED THE TERMS of- to fight Pacquiao at a catch weight fered by Top Rank Inc. for a fight of 144 pounds. with Manny Pacquiao in Novem- Pacquiao and Marquez previ- ber, The Los Angeles Times re- ously figured in two controversial ported today. bouts – one that ended in a disputed Golden Boy Promotions, Mar- draw in 2009 and the other resulting quez's promoter, has the contrac- in a split-decision win for Pacquiao tual ability to match Top Rank's in 2008. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 14, 2011 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS DIRECTORY UNITED PANGASINAN ASSOCIATION OF Maggie Domingo @783-0068 or Edna NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTORS HAWAIIÊS 43RD ANNIVERSARY AND IN- Alikpala @ 282-3669 or the Philippine NEEDED, OAHU AREA STALLATION OF OFFICERS / SATURDAY Consulate @ 505-6316 ext. 241 Additional newspaper distributors are May 21, 2011, 6pm ● Pacific Beach Hotel needed in the island of Oahu ● Must ● For more info, contact Cely Villareal @ OFCC CONVENTION / SUNDAY have a valid driver's license and at 778-2481 or Fred Martinez @ 358-8049 June 12, 2011, 7:30am – 4pm ● Philip- pine Consulate ● For more info, Contact: least 2 years of driving experience preferred. Send your resume to UFCH'S MRS. HAWAII FILIPINA / SUNDAY Mario Palma @ 397-8626, Maria Etrata [email protected] or call May 29, 2011, 6pm ● Ala Moana Hotel ● @ 392-2962 or Amado Yoro @ 699-9814 808-678-8930. 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The joint statement on the ASEAN were optimistic about the goal as they Philippine officials at the meeting. Community in a Global Community of stressed the need for ASEAN to step up “As part of the wider community of Nations, also this year’s theme of the and expedite its work to reach its goal of nations, ASEAN is confronted with the dy- summit, endeavors ASEAN to have a promoting peace, stability and economic namics of the 21st century challenges, common platform on various issues by competitiveness in the region. where issues have become more com- 2022, separate from the goal to reach an However, the border dispute be- plex, multi-faceted, transnational, in- ASEAN Community by 2015. tween Thailand and Cambodia and the creasingly interlinked and In a statement, leaders agreed to Myanmar issue raised doubts on whether interdependent,” said the ASEAN leaders’ work together to accelerate the under- the goal to have one ASEAN community in a joint statement takings towards an ASEAN Community could be achieved. They agreed to work on an enhanced by 2015 and achieve a common platform The Thailand-Cambodia border dis- capacity to contribute and respond to key for ASEAN beyond 2015 in Southeast pute occupied the most part of the ASEAN global issues of common interest and Asia. leaders’ plenary session on the first day, concern, which would benefit all ASEAN President Aquino and Foreign Affairs surprising the delegates as it put the other member-countries. (www.philstar.com) Secretary Albert del Rosario said they issues on the sidelines, according to Fewer OFWs Work as House Helps “Since Saudi sus- striction, but there were RENTAL in Saudi pended the verification, reports that it was meant the POEA has also to protest the Philippine by Mayen JAYMALIN stopped the processing of government’s $400 min- Monday, May 9, 2011 new hires which means imum monthly salary for MANILA, Philippines - FEWER FIL- only those returning to pre- household workers as IPINO WOMEN ARE LEAVING THE vious employers were al- well as requirement for COUNTRY TO WORK as household lowed to go,” Baldoz said. Saudi employers to sub- service workers (HSWs) in Saudi Arabia, The labor chief said the country de- mit a detailed sketch of their house ad- the Department of Labor and Employ- ploys about 13,000 Filipino HSWs to dress before a job order could be ment (DOLE) reported yesterday. Saudi annually and a majority of them are approved. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz new hires. The Philippine government has been said the deployment of HSWs in Saudi Last March 12, the Saudi embassy implementing such strict requirements Arabia has dramatically dropped by sent a note verbale prohibiting the Philip- since 2006 in an effort to protect Filipino about 80 percent since the Kingdom pine government from undertaking the household workers from possible abuses. stopped the Philippine government’s mandatory processing and verification of Representatives of the Philippine and mandatory verification of employment employment contracts for HSWs. Saudi governments met a few weeks ago, contracts. The Saudi government did not state but still failed to resolve the issue. “Based on preliminary data from the the reason for the imposition of the re- (www.philstar.com) Philippine Overseas Employment Admin- istration, the deployment of HSWs dropped by about 80 percent since March,” Baldoz said. She attributed the significant decline to the fact that only returning workers are able to leave and work in the Kingdom. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 16 MAY 14, 2011