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EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER ur sympathies go out to those who Publisher & Executive Editor Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. The Promise of a live or work in or near the Waikiki/Ala Moana areas. These Publisher & Managing Editor Better Philippines poor souls have had their patience Chona A. Montesines-Sonido n places like the Philippines where society is still beset O tested with the increased amount of morning and afternoon traffic Associate Editors with a lot of challenges, three types of people always Dennis Galolo seem to emerge. The first one is the pessimistic lot, brought about by the APEC conference. Af- Edwin Quinabo those who believe that their society and its people have fected streets in and around the Convention Creative Designer already fallen into a perpetual moribund state that is Center include Atkinson Drive, Kapiolani Boulevard and Kalakaua I Junggoi Peralta beyond redemption. They rarely see the good that hap- Avenue. Traffic islandwide will be impacted as more dignitaries, Design Consultant pens around them, and if they ever do, they always heads of state and VIPs continue to arrive. We hope that you Randall Shiroma look at them with a measure of incredulity or derision. planned accordingly and adjusted your travel times in anticipation The second one is the opportunistic lot. They take advantage of of the gridlock caused by the largest international event Hawaii Photography other people’s difficulties to gain power and personal prosperity. has ever hosted. Instead of grumbling, please continue to be pa- Tim Llena True, they make up just a minority of the population, but the effects tient and as always, drive with aloha! Administrative Assistant of their deeds are far-reaching. Speaking of aloha, we would like to formally welcome Philip- Shalimar Pagulayan Then there is the third type of people, which is the optimistic lot. pine President Noynoy Aquino to Hawaii! The Filipino community Columnists They are neither greedy nor deceitful, and they only have the people’s will have the privilege and opportunity to personally meet him at a Carlota Ader best interests at heart. They are full of bright ideas, and they use their dinner on November 13 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ball- Carlo Cadiz, M.D. Sen. Will Espero talents to proactively engage the challenges of their society in order to room. We truly hope that he enjoys his stay in Hawaii and be rein- vigorated by our wonderful island hospitality and warm aloha spirit. Grace F. Fong, Ed.D help those who are in need. Most importantly, these people are also the Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. keepers of hope. Without these individuals, the transformation—or Our cover story for this issue, written by Gregory Bren Garcia, J.P. Orias indeed even the survival—of a nation would be impossible. focuses on the Philippines and the challenges facing its leaders as Pacita Saludes well as the progress that has been made by the present administra- Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Nowadays, more and more optimistic Filipinos are feeling em- Charlie Sonido, M.D. tion in keeping up with their promise of good governance. We hope powered to do their share in the transformation of their country. For Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. so many years, people who have wanted to do good for the Philip- you will enjoy reading the story beginning on page 4. In the rela- Felino S. Tubera pines have felt powerless in the face of the influential and entrenched tively short time President Aquino has been in office, he has done Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. forces that have always affected their society. But the presidency of much to turn the Philippines around, particularly in the area of Benigno Simeon Aquino III has somewhat infused a renewed sense fighting corruption and graft. Let’s continue to pray for him and for Contributing Writers of hope to the people. Most Filipinos believe in the president’s prom- the Philippines. In conjunction with President Aquino’s visit, we Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. have included in this issue a special 16-page supplement for APEC. Clement Bautista ise of a better government, one that is grounded on transparency and Teresita Bernales, Ed.D accountability, and one that is focused on laying the foundations for Our editorial board and contributing writers have gone prepared a Linda Dela Cruz sustainable human development for all. slew of interesting and informative topics relating to APEC. Fiedes Doctor It is still too early to say whether the Aquino administration can In addition, our APEC media credentialed staff writers are busy cov- Danny De Gracia, II, MA ering the APEC Summit and concurrent APEC CEO Summit to provide Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand make good on its pledge or not, but Filipinos have their reasons to be Amelia Jacang, M.D. optimistic. While some have criticized the president for not doing our readers with insightful news affecting Hawaii’s Filipino community. Caroline Julian enough about the problem of corruption, others, including the global There are other columns and articles of interest in this special, jam- Maita Milallos organization Asia Society, have recognized Aquino’s effort in ad- packed issue that I hope our readers will find informative and useful. Much, Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. much thanks especially to our faithful sponsors for their advertisements in Glenn Wakai dressing the deeply-rooted problem during his first year of presidency. Amado Yoro In addition, the Philippine economy is also doing well in several this special supplement! We deeply appreciate their generous support. As always, we invite our readers to provide feedback, story Philippine Correspondent areas. First, the country's fiscal situation has made an improvement, Greg Garcia with the economy generating a fiscal surplus of P61 million during ideas, tips or concerns regarding Hawaii’s dynamic and vibrant Fil- ipino community. Please drop us an email at: filipinochroni- Big Island Distributor the first four months of 2011, compared to a deficit of P131.8 billion Grace Larson for the same period in 2010. Secondly, foreign direct investments [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! Ditas Udani Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! are on the upswing, with total net FDIs expected to reach $2.7 bil- Maui Distributor lion dollars in 2012, more than double the $1.2 billion registered for Cecile Piros the year 2010. In 2010, the country’s GDP growth also reached a Molokai Distributor 30-year record high of 7.6 percent. Democrats and Republicans, who have behaved badly. From Bill Clin- Maria Watanabe Backing up these figures are more concentrated efforts by the ton to Arnold Schwarzenegger, these elected officials have tarnished Advertising/Marketing Director government to make the Philippines a key player in several sectors, their reputations with unwise decisions. In Cain’s case, it’s possible to Chona A. Montesines-Sonido including agro industry, business process outsourcing and informa- give him the benefit of the doubt. That he never made the unwanted tion technology, electronics and semiconductor, energy, logistics, Account Executives sexual advances upon his accuser Sharon Bialek, a lifelong registered Carlota Ader mining, shipbuilding, and tourism. Republican. But numerous red flags are raised when three, possibly J.P. Orias Certainly, the story doesn’t end here. The challenge now for the four more women raise similar allegations. Not surprisingly, Cain’s government is to ensure that any economic growth is sustained and popularity has taken a hit as evidenced in a recent poll taken by the The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published that it translates to a better life for all Filipinos. Thankfully, we can weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. Wall Street Journal. In that poll, the percentage of those who nega- It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- count on the optimistic Filipinos to aid those leaders whose vision is tively view Cain rose from 18 percent to 35 percent. tributed at various outlets around Oahu and to transform the nation. These Filipinos love their country, and they be- the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- Sexual impropriety has become so commonplace among public ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- lieve in their excellence as a people. They will stop at nothing to en- officials that the voting public does little more than raise its eyebrows lication date. Subscriptions are available at sure that the promise of a better Philippines will come to fruition. $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor is- at such news. Voters have tended to forgive these politicians and in lands, continental U.S. $80, foreign country Schwarzenegger’s case, re-elected him to a second term as Califor- $90. Copyright 2006. The Hawaii Filipino Cain Campaign Rocked by Chronicle Inc. is located at 94-356 Waipahu nia’s governor in 2003. To the former actor-turned-politician’s credit, Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone he publicly acknowledged his guilt and apologized. (808) 678-8930 Facsimile (808) 678-1829. Sex Harassment Charges E-mail [email protected]. Web- If Cain wants to remain the frontrunner with former Massachu- site: www.thefilipinochronicle.com. Opinions OP presidential candidate Herman Cain is in deep kim setts governor Mitt Romney among Republican primary voters, Cain expressed by the columnists and contribu- chee, as locals would put it. Several women have tors do not necessarily reflect those of the needs to ‘fess up and set the record straight or a cloud of doubt will Hawaii Filipino Chronicle management. Re- claimed that Cain, while serving as president of the Na- envelop his candidacy. Whether he does so or not in the coming days production of the contents in whole or in part tional Restaurant Association, sexually harassed them is prohibited without written permission from will largely reflect his character. If he is unwilling to stand up to the management. All rights reserved. G either while working for him or in contact with him. these charges, the best course of action is for Cain to perhaps bow out Printed in the U.S.A. Cain has denied the allegations. of the race. If the man cannot be trusted with his personal affairs, www.thefilipinochronicle.com Cain is the latest in a long line of politicians, both how can he be trusted to lead this country? www.efilipinochronicle.com NOVEMBER 12, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 OPEN FORUM Thousands of Filipinos in Northern Marianas listeners that the U.S. Constitution this recommendation—not the mediately deport foreign workers Need Legal Help provides them basic due process least of which is the impact and display much shortsightedness. By Ted Laguatan Corruption money fueled rights. They cannot just be de- significance of the undeniable They also display a lack of com- the connivance between govern- ported without a hearing before an need for foreign workers for the passion for their fellow human f the 14 islands in ment officials, labor recruiters, immigration judge. The problem CNMI’s sustained economic well beings. the Common- the garment factories and their is that no certified U.S. immigra- being and future growth. More The Philippine government wealth of the local partners which resulted in tion lawyers are in the CMNI who than 50 percent of the work force has also expressed concerns for Northern Mariana widespread exploitation of for- can handle their cases. There are in the CNMI is composed of for- Filipino workers in the CNMI. O Islands (CNMI), eign workers. several local lawyers who do eign workers. These workers The reality is that the only ones only five are in- U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka con- some immigration law but they have contributed much to the life who can really help them at this habited. Two have demned the trafficking of 13-14 are not certified experts. and the economy of the CNMI time are qualified lawyers. populations of less than 10 peo- year old girls from the Philip- Many of the Filipinos’ cases for years. Now, after having es- How can the Philippine gov- ple. The latest total count as of pines and other countries who are complex and require court tablished their lives in the CNMI, ernment help? Unquestionably, July 2011 shows a total popula- were brought to the CNMI to hearings. The other major related it is unfair and inhuman to just effective help means providing tion of about 46,000—down work as prostitutes. problem is lack of funds. Quali- dump them like trash. adequate funds for their legal de- from around 72,000 in 2000. Eventually, lawsuits were fied lawyers need to be paid. Fil- Many see the economic crisis fense and also helping to lobby Ninety percent of the popu- brought against the garment fac- ing fees and court costs also are in the CNMI as temporary. The Congress for passage of HR lation is concentrated on the is- tories by the U.S. Equal Employ- unavoidable realities. U.S. military and private investors 1466, which provides legaliza- land of Saipan. Saipan is the ment Opportunity Commission, A week before my radio in- have plans for major infrastruc- tion for foreign workers. Filipino biggest island in the CNMI and the Asian Law Caucus and other terview, Atty. Loida Nicolas tures in nearby Guam which will contract workers in the CNMI is roughly about three times the concerned groups. The defen- Lewis, Chairperson of the US require thousands of workers. deserve it. They have already size of the city of Manila. About dants either settled or lost their Pinoys for Good Governance Moreover, both Guam and sacrificed and contributed much 3,000 are on the island of Rota cases in Court. (USP4GG) and a former U.S. the CNMI governments have re- to the Philippine economy. and another 2,200-plus live on On May 28, 2008, the local government immigration, was quested the U.S. to allow Rus- The USP4GG stands solidly the island of Tinian. immigration laws of the CNMI also interviewed. CMNI Gover- sians and the Chinese to enter with CNMI Filipino workers and Filipinos make up over 29 were replaced by U.S. immigra- nor Benigno Fileal came out their territories without the need their families in these difficult percent of the population—the tion laws which began to be im- publicly stating that Ms. Lewis for visas to boost tourism and in- times. Well-meaning lawyers are largest ethnic group. They and plemented on November 28, wanted money and was solicit- vestments. They also want the also willing to help but recog- the Chinese (22.1 percent) have 2009. It is no longer the local ing clients. The governor proba- residents of Guam and the nize the impossible reality of surpassed the indigenous CNMI government in charge of bly spoke too soon. Lewis is the CNMI to be able to freely travel sustaining semi-pro bono or pro Chamorro population (21 per- immigration laws. It is now the richest Filipina in the U.S. who between the two territories with- bono legal services to so many cent). The rest are Caucasians, U.S. Homeland Security De- was just advising people of the out visas. There is a strong like- thousands. The Philippine gov- Koreans, Japanese, Microne- partment. rights that they are entitled to. lihood that these new economic ernment has a moral obligation sians, Carolinians, Palauans and As such, thousands of job- To be fair, many locals who activities will materialize. The to help them. Bangladeshis. less or otherwise overstaying support foreign workers de- visa waiver requests might also Thousands of Filipinos en- Filipinos who could have been fended Ms. Lewis and I. When be granted. The U.S. is now TED LAGUATAN has been honored tered the CNMI as contract subjected to summary deporta- my radio interview was pub- looking into these requests and by the California Bar in 2010 as being workers in the early 1990s— in- tions by the CNMI government lished in Saipan newspapers, examining security issues. one of the country's top immigration cluding nurses, accountants, en- can now argue their cases before some readers wrote that I was If these economic enhancing lawyers. He is one of only 29 US lawyers officially certified continuously gineers and factory workers. a U.S. immigration judge and be giving advice in order to solicit events become realities, the for more than 20 years as Expert-Spe- Thousands have lost their jobs afforded the opportunity to pres- clients and make money. They CNMI will again need more for- cialist in Immigration Law. He is also due to the economic meltdown ent defenses that could very well did not know that I worked pro eign workers. As such, local the Legal Counsel for U.S. Pinoys for brought about by the closure of prevent their deportation. bono or semi-pro bono with lim- politicos catering to calls to im- Good Governance. garment factories and a decline Pr esently, under a U.S. gov- ited resources, flew thousands of in tourism. ernment issued memorandum, miles to the CNMI spending my Unofficial records indicate in order to maintain or be re- own money and leaving my nu- that some 3,500 Filipino workers stored to legal status, those who merous paying clients in the U.S. are jobless and may be subjected are out of status or questionable If only the governor and oth- to deportation or removal. Many status or whose status will ex- ers had also listened to recent more may have jobs but have not pire before November 27, 2011 testimony from David Good- perfected their immigration sta- need to find an employer who nick, director of Internal Affairs tus. As such, an estimated 7,500 can file petitions for them in and Trade from the Department to 9,000 need legal help. order to secure a newly created of the Interior (DOI), they might transition visa called “CW” have a better appreciation for the Background (Commonwealth Worker) visa thousands of Filipinos and other Prior to 1975, the Northern before November 27, 2011. contract workers in the CNMI. Marianas was a trust territory of Otherwise, they can be sub- Mr. Goodnick stated that the U.S. In 1975, its people chose jected to removal proceedings. DOI supported legislation that to become a Commonwealth of Many wrongfully believe would give permanent residence the United States rather than seek that if these CW petitions are not and eventual U.S. citizenship to independence. As a common- filed, immigration operatives of foreign workers in the CNMI in- wealth, its government had con- the Homeland Security Depart- cluding those who have lived in trol over labor, tax and ment will pick them up and ship the CNMI for more than five immigration laws. This enabled summarily ship them out. Some years and those with U.S. citizen the government to bring in con- anti-foreign worker politicians or Lawful Permanent Resident tract workers who were being fuel this impression. immediate relatives. paid substandard wages working I was recently interviewed by He stated that the DOI con- under appalling conditions. a Saipan radio station. I told the sidered many factors in making 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 12, 2011 COVER STORY The Philippines: Ready for Takeoff By Gregory Bren Garcia overnment and business leaders from 21 countries are scheduled to attend the 2011 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, which will take place in Honolulu from November 7-13 G this year. Leading the Philippine delegation is President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, who will also represent over 275,000 Amer- icans of Filipino descent who are currently domiciled in Hawaii.

The president is expected to growth peaked at 7.6 percent, a other diseases. Nevertheless, leverage on the Philippines’s 30-year record high for the coun- the country’s outlook is mod- bolstered image and newfound try. But despite being considered erate in terms of two other dynamism to actively engage a newly-industrialized economy, MDGs, namely in ensuring other APEC member the country continues to face environmental sustainability and Northwind Project, Bangui, Ilocos Norte economies, contribute to the re- many difficulties. The challenge eradicating extreme poverty and gion’s economic integration and now for the government is to en- hunger. also in tackling all of its MGDs the opposition, so that the Fil- prosperity, and sustain domestic sure that this economic growth is Extreme poverty refers to head on. Fortunately, the current ipino people, and not merely efforts in reducing poverty and sustained and that it translates to the proportion of population or government appears to be firm in participants in the long-en- creating long-term economic a better life for all Filipinos. families living below the subsis- its belief that the elimination of trenched system of patronage sustainability. One way of determining tence or food threshold. Based corruption, poverty and other and corruption, could finally how the Philippines is faring is on the 2010 Philippines Progress types of human deprivation is emerge victorious,” he said. Taking up the gauntlet to check if it is achieving its Mil- Report on the Millennium De- needed so that the Philippines The Philippines has long lennium Development Goals velopment Goals, the figure can truly begin to lay the foun- Courting the world had difficulty in creating an (MDGs). The government com- stood at 13.5 percent in 2003, dations for sustainable human Encouraged by the surge of overall environment conducive mitted itself to accomplishing which was an improvement development in the years ahead. capital into Asia’s emerging to generating a truly dynamic these concrete, time-bound de- from the baseline figure of 24.3 During the launch of a new economies, the Bangko Sentral economic growth, curtailing velopment targets by 2015 when percent in 1991. The figures for international initiative called ng Pilipinas (BSP) advised the poverty, creating social equality, it signed an agreement in 2000 overall poverty incidence rate Open Government Partnership Aquino administration in 2010 providing employment to citi- with 188 other United Nations for households and the popula- (OGP) at the Waldorf Astoria to concentrate on bolstering the zens, and improving general in- member states. tion have also improved. As of hotel in New York, President Philippines’s domestic capital by vestment and business prospects. According to the UN Devel- 2003, poverty incidence rates Aquino disclosed that his ad- attracting more foreign direct in- Nevertheless, the Philippine opment Programme (UNDP), were 24.4 percent and 30 percent ministration is set to implement vestments (FDI) into the coun- economy posted significant eco- the Philippines is currently not for households and the popula- beginning January 2012 a com- try. nomic growth over the last doing well in three particular tion, respectively, compared to prehensive action plan that will In June that same year, the decade. On the average, its gross MDGs, namely in achieving uni- the 1991 baseline figures of 39.9 help create an open government Department of Trade and Indus- domestic product (GDP) grew versal primary education, im- percent and 45.3 percent, re- by instituting transparency and try introduced the 2010-2014 by 4.8 percent during the 2001- proving maternal health, and in spectively. accountability and by encourag- Philippine Investments Promo- 2010 period. In 2010, its GDP combating HIV, malaria and The UNDP also noted that ing participation in governance. tion Plan (PIPP), which is ex- the country is doing well with “We have created a road pected to help create ?2.4 trillion two particular MDGs, namely map called the 2012 Philippine ($55.6 billion) worth of invest- the reduction of child mortality Government Action Plan to en- ments inflow by 2014. and the promotion of gender sure that our government institu- The plan was designed to equality and the empowerment tions are at par with international create synergy among the gov- of women. The agency noted transparency standards,” Aquino ernment’s 11 investment pro- that the Philippines is likely to told the audience, which in- motion agencies. It focuses on meet these goals by 2015. cluded members of the media eight key investment growth During the 2010 presidential and U.S. President Barack drivers, namely agro industry, and general election, Aquino Obama. business process outsourcing campaigned under the platform Aquino made reference to and information technology, “kung walang corrupt, walang the transformative effect of the electronics and semiconductor, mahirap” (“no corruption, no 1986 EDSA People Power Rev- energy, logistics, mining, ship- poverty”). He eventually won olution. He implied that if the building and tourism. It aims to with a record-breaking 15.2 mil- spirit of EDSA is institutional- make the Philippines one of the lion votes, with a margin of al- ized in governance, it would en- most attractive investment des- most 6 million votes—a sure direct, immediate and tinations in Southeast Asia for veritable vote of confidence substantial benefits to the poor. these sectors. from a people who have long de- “Last year (2010), it was the The total net FDI projected sired for change. idea of an open govern- by the BSP for the country is ex- The Aquino administration ment…that rallied the Filipino pected to balloon to $2.7 billion now faces the challenge of not people in droves, not in the dollars in 2012, significantly only ensuring transparency and streets but through the ballot, to higher than the $2.2 billion pro- accountability in government but vote for me, then a member of (continued on page 5) NOVEMBER 12, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY

(from page 4, THE PHILIPPINES....) Philippines boast a future information and communication jected for the current year and brighter than the IT-BPO sector. technology sector, which ac- more than double the $1.2 bil- In a span of just a decade, it cre- counted for 9.63 percent of the lion registered in 2010. ated more than half a million di- revenues. Other sectors include rect jobs in the country. In 2010, the medical, healthcare, and bio- Outstanding services the Philippines has already sur- engineering industries (6.26 per- Despite the global eco- passed India as the most favored cent), manufacturing for foreign nomic and financial crisis in re- destination for voice-based IT- firms (6.01 percent), energy cent years, the information BPO services (340,000 employ- (5.53 percent), wholesale and re- technology and business ees) and is currently just behind tail (4.65 percent), media (2.89 process outsourcing (IT-BPO) India in terms of non-voice IT- percent), government (2.72 per- industry in the Philippines con- BPO services (200,000 employ- cent), consulting services (2.72 tinued to grow. According to the ees). percent) and logistics (2.60 per- Business Process Association of And the good news is that cent). the Philippines (BPAP) and its the Philippines is no longer just a According to BPAP, the An Information Technology-Business Process Outsourcing (IT-BPO) office in Manila government counterpart, the call center hub. In 2010, the Philippines is a favored destina- Commission on Information Philippine Software Industry As- tion for IT-BPO companies be- already collectively leased rect workforce to 1.3 million,” and Communications Technol- sociation reported that the local cause of a number of some 2 million square kilome- he said. ogy (CICT), the Philippines’s software development industry encouraging factors: low infra- ters of office space to the IT- According to BPAP, these sunshine industry continued to also posted a 27.60 percent structure and labor costs (up to BPO industry. numbers are equivalent to about yield phenomenal income for growth, hitting $725 million in 80 percent less than in devel- In an official message to 10 percent share of the global the country, generating $7.2 bil- revenues at the end of 2010. It oped countries); large talent participants of the 2010 Interna- market. Furthermore, an indus- lion in 2009 and $9 billion in was a better yield compared to pool of college graduates each tional Outsourcing Summit, try this big could account for 2010. For 2011, BPAP and the $568 million generated in year (over 400,000, most of BPAP Chairman Fred Ayala said about 9 percent of the Philip- CICT are confident that the in- 2009, which was considered the whom can speak English); the “there is more to come” for the pines’s total GDP by 2016. dustry is poised to reach even weakest year for the industry Filipinos’ customer-centric and industry in the years ahead. greater heights. The agencies since 2004. hospitable culture; the avail- “Worldwide revenue just Powering the future estimate a yield of up to $11 bil- Among the foreign indus- ability of strong training and short of US$300 billion is an in- Another Philippine industry lion in revenues and an addi- tries that the local software sec- curriculum support from the creasingly realistic forecast for that merits attention is the energy tional 84,000 jobs for Filipinos, tor is servicing, the banking, government and the academe; the industry, with almost eight sector. To compensate for the bringing the total number of IT- financial and insurance institu- availability of various invest- million employed. Here at home, relatively small proven oil re- BPO employees in the country tions, still lead the lot, account- ment incentives; and the pres- we agreed on an aggressive goal serves and minimal oil produc- to 610,000. ing for 17.61 percent of ence of large, developed central of US$25 billion in annual rev- tion in the country, the Few other industries in the revenues. It is followed by the business districts, which have enue by 2016, increasing our di- (continued on page 6) 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 12, 2011 COVER STORY

(from page 5, THE PHILIPPINES....) Renewable Energy Act of 2008, ronmental concerns, solar energy independent, as well gapore’s 11.6 million. Philippines tapped into other in- which at that time was the most power plants are the fastest to making energy prices more af- But Jimenez said these digenous mineral reserves and comprehensive law of its kind in construct among all energy fa- fordable for businesses and indi- countries should start worrying renewable energy resources. Southeast Asia. cilities. In fact, a 10MW solar viduals alike. about the Philippines soon. Today, the Philippines has The rock star of the renew- power facility can be installed Speaking in an interview with achieved 60 percent independ- able energy sector is the geot- in less than 6 months. The PSPA Most beautiful place in the the ABS-CBN News Channel, ence from foreign energy hermal energy industry, which in also noted that the original plan world he said the country’s neighbors sources, a significant jump from 2010 produced an estimated of installing plants producing Last September, the govern- “know we haven’t got the 8 percent during the 1970s. 1,904 megawatts of energy or 269 megawatts of energy would ment announced the appoint- budget, [but] the Filipinos have One milestone project was about 27 percent of the total na- translate to about $800 million ment of Ramon Jimenez Jr. as always beaten them with less. the inauguration of the Malam- tional electricity production. The of investments into the energy the Philippines’s new tourism Always.” paya Deep Water Gas-to-Power government hopes to increase infrastructure of the country. secretary. Before being chosen In September, the new Project, a state-of the-art under- the on-line capacity to 3,100 In addition to geothermal as head of the Department of tourism chief revealed that the taking by the Department of En- megawatts within a decade, and solar energy, potential also Tourism (DOT), Jimenez DOT is targeting 6 million ergy (DOE), Shell Philippines which means the Philippines abounds for a number of other worked as the chief executive of- tourist arrivals by 2016. To Exploration, Chevron Malam- could surpass the U.S. as the renewable energy resources. ficer of the acclaimed advertis- achieve this target, the depart- paya LLC and PNOC Explo- world’s leading geothermal According to the DOE, the re- ing agency Publicis Jimenez ment is planning to launch a new ration Corporation, which power producer and the world’s source potential for wind en- Basic. The appointment of tourism campaign before the end employed deepwater technology biggest user of geothermal en- ergy in the Philippines is about Jimenez, a pillar of the Philip- of 2011. to draw natural gas from waters ergy in terms of per capita con- 700 megawatts, the largest in pine advertising industry, was “We are creating the most off the coast of Palawan. It cur- sumption. Southeast Asia. In fact, the re- lauded by Filipinos, who now awaited tourism slogan in Philip- rently provides 40 to 45 percent The Philippines is also gion’s first wind farm, the 33- expect the veteran marketing pine history,” Jimenez said in an of the entire power generation Southeast Asia’s manufacturing megawatt Northwind Power man to do wonders for the interview with Boy Abunda in requirements of Luzon, with a hub of solar cells. And because Project, was built in Bangui, tourism industry. an episode of ABS-CBN’s The total generating capacity of the country is located in a region Ilocos Norte. On the other hand, “The Philippines should be Bottomline. “So I told the guys 2,700 megawatts. with abundant sunshine, the potential for hydroelectric en- as easy to sell as Chickenjoy,” who are pitching for it that we In June 2011, Energy Secre- Philippine Solar Power Alliance, ergy is about 1,784 megawatts. Jimenez told the media in Sep- have no choice. This has got to tary Rene Almendras announced a multi-sectoral advocacy group, This potential could be realized tember, referring to a popular be the best campaign any one of that the Malampaya consortium is also pushing for the develop- if small hydro plants are built in food item from the menu of Fil- us has ever done.” is set to invest an additional $1.5 ment of the country’s domestic the 888 identified sites all ipino fast food giant Jollibee. It Jimenez has already asked billion for the expansion of the solar power industry. around the country. Further- was a bold declaration, consid- help from the country’s most project. Furthermore, the gov- Recently, the group coun- more, the estimated potential ering the Philippines has, for creative minds to develop the ernment is also investing on a seled the government to in- for biomass energy in the Philip- many years, struggled to sell it- new DOT tourism campaign. gas pipeline network, which will crease its 50-megawatt official pines amounts to 235 million self to tourists. In 2010, it at- The department’s Special Bid help distribute the natural gas to installation target for the solar barrels of fuel oil equivalent. tracted much less visitors than its and Awards Committee is cur- more places around the Philip- power sector over the next three All these options are being ASEAN neighbors—just 3.5 rently evaluating the proposals pines. The initial step in the plan years. The DOE had chosen to explored by the Philippine gov- million visitors compared to of seven advertising agencies involves the building of a afford other renewable energy ernment with the goal of eventu- Malaysia’s 24 million tourists, for the country’s new branding pipeline from Manila to Batan- sectors much higher allocations, ally making the country more Thailand’s 19.1 million, and Sin- (continued on page 8) gas, an endeavor which has been and so the initial target of 269 dubbed the “BatMan Project.” megawatts that the department The Philippines is also ag- eyed for the solar energy indus- gressively investing in the de- try in June 2011 was signifi- velopment of its renewable cantly reduced. The PSPA was energy resources. The country quick to remind the DOE of was lauded by the international solar power’s benefits. Because community when it ratified the of the absence of fuel or envi- NOVEMBER 12, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 LEGAL MATTERS APEC Dudes Beware, Not Even ObamaÊs Buddy Can Escape Honolulu ProstitutesÊ

would ply their trade. Daily prostitution. The charge would speeding. Star Advertiser re- Sting Mail, a British newspaper (you be dismissed if he avoided ported that Obama’s friend was By Atty. Emmanuel Jesus walked away. Magdalene might not have read about it in legal entanglements within six arrested for driving under the Samonte Tipon went into a tantrum throwing the pro-Obama mainstream, or months. He was sentenced to influence of alcohol and strik- o you seriously things like a frustrated junior lamestream, media, as Sarah pay a $500 fine plus $50 court ing an unattended vehicle in think that a cor- concubine (“bitin”). See, the Palin calls them), reported that fees, and appear on October 19 June 1987; arrested for crimi- don sanitaire anti-Christ say, Jesus was gay. Obama’s buddy, 49, “was ar- to prove compliance. Accord- nal contempt of court and driv- and police bar- On April 4 a very close rested after he allegedly ap- ing to Jim Dooley of the ing without a seat belt, and D ricades around friend of Obama was charged proached an undercover police Hawaii Reporter, the prosecu- pleaded guilty in August 1989, Waikiki can with allegedly soliciting a officer posing as a prostitute”. tor objected, contending that fined $290, and his license was deter APEC prostitute. I’m glad it was not Star Advertiser quoted the Obama’s buddy “already had a suspended for 90 days. dudes from sampling Hon- his Filipino buddy. He was a complaint alleging he “did en- chance to keep his record Obama’s buddy complied olulu’s beautiful ladies of the schoolmate of Obama at Puna- gage in or agree or offer to en- clean” when he received a sim- with the prostitution sentence’s evening? Boys will be boys. hou and they play basketball gage in sexual conduct . . . with ilar deferral of a charge of leav- conditions, and the charge was Prostitution is as old as the and golf. He is a “commercial another person, for a fee ing the scene of an accident in dismissed. Is this another ex- Bible. Jesus consorted (not ca- fisherman” and “flight atten- thereby committing the offense 1989, and was convicted of a ample of the “tayo tayo” sys- vorted) with a prostitute – dant”. He and the Obamas had of prostitution,” a petty misde- criminal contempt of court tem saving an Obama friend Mary Magdalene after saving barbecue at his beachfront meanor, subject to a $500 fine charge in 1986. He had also from jail? Previously, we wrote her from stoning by shouting home last Christmas. He ac- and/or 30 days in jail. He plea bargained a speeding an article on whether “tayo “Let him who has no sin cast companied Obama while drop- posted a $500 bail and was re- charge on March 24. A case tayo” also saved Obama’s the first stone.” Many believe ping flowers at Blowhole, a leased. In America well-con- search disclosed that Obama’s uncle and aunt from deporta- she was the “13th apostle”. scenic spot, where Obama’s nected people go out on the buddy had the following judg- tion. Google “Tayo tayo” sys- Jesus lovers say this proves mother’s ashes were scattered. streets for sex? Que barbari- ments against him since 1999: tem” and you’ll find my article Jesus was not gay. However, in The Honolulu police con- dad. In the Philippines such speeding, driving without tops the list. If a common tao the film “The Last Temptation ducted a reverse sting opera- people call the police chief to headlights, failure to use seat- who had several brushes with of Christ,” Magdalene disrobed tion at South and Pohukaina bring girls. belts, no taillights, speeding, the law is arrested for prostitu- inside their tent exposing her Streets, a dark nondescript area On May 2, Obama’s buddy parking on federal highway, tion, will he receive the same throbbing breasts while giving of empty lots and warehouses, entered a “deferred acceptance operating vehicle with mobile lenient treatment? Jesus the “come into me” look. an unlikely place where harlots of no contest” plea (DANC) to electronic device (cell phone), (continued on page 8) 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 12, 2011 COVER STORY (from page 6, THE PHILIPPINES....) country’s primary international Jimenez added that it is all strategy. gateway in the near future, sup- about sharing the good things Jimenez said the Philippines planting NAIA. one loves about the Philippines. is also set to rehabilitate its Jimenez also said that he “Talk, talk, talk about your tourism infrastructure. The old plans to continue the past ad- country. Share your pictures. Spanish fort city of Intramuros ministration’s Pocket Open The gate of Call all your friends who have Fort Santiago in Manila, for instance, will not Skies policy, which is aimed at in Intramuros, once visited the Philippines and only be renovated physically, but keeping airports outside Manila Manila haven’t been back in years. We it will also be remarketed as the open to unlimited international have 3.7 million visitors this spiritual center of the country’s flights. With this policy in place, year, and that accounts for 10 capital. tourists will pay less for plane million jobs—direct employ- The Department of Tourism and travel fares. ment. Can you imagine if we and the Department of Trans- “The Pocket Open Skies call it. A person might want to go Asia who can make a topic go had 10 million visitors? One in portation and Communication policy fixes one of the most fun- here for an appendix operation trending on Twitter worldwide. every four Filipinos will have a (DOTC) have also begun the damental impediments to our but that same person should also “Our negative image is big- job because of tourism,” he renovation of the Ninoy Aquino success in tourism: access. You have the option of enjoying one ger than our positive one be- shared. International Airport in the want people in China to be able of our spas afterwards,” he said. cause there are Filipinos who “Why would anyone want to wake of its Terminal 1 being to fly to Cebu if that’s what they Of course, it takes more than keep on saying that there are come to the Philippines? My an- tagged as the “world’s worst want,” he said. just a captivating advertising and more bad things about the coun- swer is very simple. In spite of airport” by the popular travel Jimenez also told Abunda marketing plan to attract tourists. try than good ones. Surveys all our troubles, it is probably not website Sleeping in Airports. that the DOT is also eyeing the Jimenez said creating a good show that tourists who come to only the most beautiful place in Some 100 million ($2.34 mil- development of other sectors image for the country should the Philippines are extremely the world, it’s also one of the lion) have already been dis- like medical tourism to attract begin with Filipinos themselves. happy. But we don’t talk about happiest places in the world,” he bursed for the initial wave of more visitors. “We have to begin looking these things. For instance, we said, adding that at the end of the rehabilitation, and the govern- “Yes, we have regulatory at our country again with fresh don’t talk about the fact that day, tourism is not just about ment is also considering plans obstacles and insurance obsta- eyes. Tell people to travel here, Travel and Leisure Magazine marketing, but also about love of to privatize the airport for $2.5 cles to overcome, but we can fix to go and see our country,” he has just announced that Boracay country. billion. The proceeds of the stuff like that. We have a value told Abunda, adding that Fil- is now the fourth most important “When you talk about your sale, according to DOTC Secre- chain of services—medical pro- ipinos can leverage on tools like island destination in the world. country, it is not just an inane act tary Mar Roxas, could be used cedures, recovery programs, social networking to convince [Instead], we keep apologizing of selling something. It is really to expand Clark International well-ness and detoxification pro- people to come to the Philip- for problems that everybody else about acting out that love, that Airport. This airport in Pam- grams—which makes the Philip- pines. He pointed out that Fil- has,” he explained. affection,” he said. panga is being eyed by the gov- pines attractive to tourists. In ipinos are the ernment to become the fact, wellness tourism is what I’d only people in HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS KNDI Hosts 51st Anniversary Celebration adio station KNDI vided by members of celebrated its 51st various ethnic per- RAnniversary with a forming groups from multi-cultural party and the Filipino, Oki- Summer Karaoke Blast at nawan, Tongan, His- the Empress Restaurant on panic, Vietnamese, November 11, 2011. Chinese, Chuukese Attendees were treated and Marshallese com- to a sumptuous eight- munities. course meal, door prizes KNDI specializes and entertainment by in Filipino program- karaoke contestants Lerma ming, but also offers Babaan, Dante Fuentes, Victoria Hope the very best in both religious and eth- Jose, Katrina Lopez and Janel Akana. All nic programs from around the world. five received $500 cash and a trip for two Under the direction of president and to Las Vegas courtesy of Vacations general manager Leona Jona, KNDI’s Hawaii. Judges included Tom Moffatt, various programs have helped to meet Rolando Sanchez and Jules Kam. the needs of Hawaii’s multi-ethnic Additional entertainment was pro- community.

LEGAL MATTERS (cont.) (from page 7, APEC DUDES...)

Kerfuffles, a blogger, recalled that amnesty. That’s the aloha spirit. during the presidential campaign main- stream media refused to ask probing (ATTY. TIPON has a Master of Laws degree from Yale questions of Obama which was consid- Law School and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the ered racist and people wondered “Who University of the Philippines. Office: 800 Bethel St., is this guy? Who were his friends? Who Suite 402, Honolulu, HI 96813. Tel. (808) 225-2645. E- Mail: [email protected]. Websites: www.Mili- were his associates?” Now you know. taryandCriminalLaw.com, and As for the APEC dudes, will the po- www.ImmigrationServicesUSA.com. Listen to the most lice charge those soliciting prostitutes? witty, interesting, and informative radio program in Hawaii on KNDI at 1270, AM dial every Thursday at Perhaps Obama will grant them 7:30 a.m., rebroadcast at www.iluko.com.) NOVEMBER 12, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 TRAVEL & TOURISM Catanduanes is for Beach Bums, Sports Lovers and History Buffs

STILL TALKING By Enrico Miguel T. Subido

his month marks down to Calo of San Andres ruggedness and quaint little- the 66th Founda- and Sarimagyo of Virac. The town-by-the-beach nature at- tion of the Catandungan Festival aims to tracts visitors throughout the Puraran Beach is a popular surfing destination for lovers of the sport Province of amalgamate all these into one year. There are no frills here T Catanduanes and celebration, and also serves to and, for some, that’s the way Resort, a beachside establish- marine life in a tranquil envi- it seems, with all demonstrate the local color and they like it. ment nestled in between green ronment. the activities lined up, this divergence of the region. Experiencing the natural hills and with a view of two Further north, Hiyop Point would be the best time to visit. The essence of the Catan- assets of Catanduanes during small island formations. The at Pandan awaits everyone And with the local Catandun- dungan Festival is the rich and the Catandungan Festival is resort has its own zipline, a 40- with its rolling verdant hills gan Festival in full swing, the varied stories of its people and one way to make your stay on foot climbing wall, canopy and serene vistas of the Pacific province puts its best foot for- the place that they live in. The the island complete. First, there walk, ATVs and a Wipeout- Ocean. For beach bums Palum- ward, celebrating its rich cul- people, without a doubt, are is Puraran Beach where you style obstacle course. banes Island at Caramoan, ture, history and natural warm and accommodating. can experience majestic waves For more leisurely nature known for its powdery white attractions. The capital city of Virac is pop- with breathtaking barrels — trips, a trip up north can be sand and clear blue waters, is The Catandungan Festival ulated by very friendly and perfect for beginner and more made from the Bagamanoc perfect for just lazing around. is an interesting one, as it helpful people, ready to assist advanced surfers. From Pu- coastline to the LORAN sta- With a host of different ac- serves to unify several other tourists in any way. raran Beach, a quick boat ride tion, short for Long Range Aid tivities and adventurous desti- festivals on the island. Since its The festival also highlights will take you to Nahulugan to Navigation. This is right up nations, Catandunaes and its inception in 1995, other mu- Catanduanes’ main strength, Falls, which boasts a tall drop the alley of historical buffs, Catandungan Festival offer a nicipal festivals have begun and that is its natural attrac- and three tiers of pools where too, as it was a former Ameri- wide panorama of colors and celebrating their own town- tions. It is a nature lover’s des- bathers can relax and take it can outpost in the 1950s that attractions for visitors to expe- ships: from the Lasa Festival of tination. Much of the land easy. guided ships sailing in the Pa- rience. Caramoran, Dinahit of Pandan, remains undeveloped, with Another attraction would cific. Panay Island is on the op- Mara na kamo sa Catan- Manok-manok of Bagamanoc, forests, reefs and beaches kept be the outdoor activities and posite side of LORAN which is dunaes! (www.philstar.com) Paray of Viga, Kinis of Pan- pristine and intact. While many water sports held at Twin Rock an emerging dive site, rich with ganiban, Tinagcrosanof Bato, towns in Catanduanes do not Abaca of San Miguel, Badas of possess the luxuries many city Baras, Maparoy of Gigmoto folk are accustomed to, its

Catandungan Festival from Catanduanes Province 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 12, 2011 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Palama Settlement to Hold Aloha Aina Earth Day he community is encouraged to partici- hearing aids, re-usable household items, cloth- pate in the Aloha Aina Earth Day/ Com- ing and incandescent light bulbs. T munity Clean-Up scheduled for Volunteers will also be accepting canned November 12, 2011 from 8 am to 12 noon at goods for the Hawaii Food Bank to help feed Palama Settlement. Hawaii’s hungry. Proceeds will benefit Palama Volunteers will be accepting scrap metals Settlement. including: auto parts, bicycles, lawn mowers, Elected officials supporting the Aloha Aina pipes and beams; newspaper, cardboard, card- include U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, Gov. Neil board egg cartons, drink trays, telephone books, Abercrombie, State Sen. Suzanne Chun Oak- magazines, beverage containers—HI-5, plastic land, State Rep. Karl Rhoads, Mayor Peter bags, plastic hangers, batteries (all types), cel- Carlisle, and Councilmember Tulsi Gabbard. lular phones, printer cartridges, PDAs, cameras, For more details on the event, please call hand-held devices, CDs, DVDs, computers, Pauni Nagaseu at 848-1944 or Rene Mansho printers, scanners, cooking oil, used eyeglasses, at 306-1876. Filipino Business Women Association Holds Annual nesswoman who owns and manages Nightin- Kimona Ball gale Case Management Company. After 20 embers of the Filipino Business years working as a nurse at local hospitals, she Women’s Association (FBWA) held decided to operate a case management agency M its 28th Annual Kimona Ball on in the adult foster case Medicaid program. November 4, 2011 at the Ala Moana Hotel Hi- She and husband launched Nightingale Case biscus Ballroom. Management Company in August 2000. FBWA also awarded $6,000 in scholar- Today, the company has active relationships ships to outstanding students. The awardees in- with over 100 foster home providers and has clude: gross revenues from case management serv- • Christianne Liongson, a senior at George ices currently nearing seven figures. Washington University majoring in inter- FBWA members are known for their gen- national relations erosity and service projects. Prior to this • Benjie Baclig, a junior at the University of year’s Kimona Ball, members held an event Pennsylvania majoring in economics to feed the homeless on October 27, 2011. • Leslie Ann Ragma, a junior at Hawaii Pa- The project was spearheaded by FBWA Pres- cific University majoring in nursing ident Susana Berardy. • Amanda Busmente, a freshman at Mary- “Promoting excellence in business, hon- knoll High School oring respectable women of integrity and giv- • Michael Sonson, a freshman at Hanalani ing back to those in need are part of our School organization’s mission,” says Berardy who re- The 2011 Filipino Business Woman of the ceived the Filipino Business Woman of the Year is Rosalinda Malalis, a self-made busi- Year award in 2006. City Awarded for Information Technology Upgrades he City recently garnered first-place in duce costs and encourage citizen participa- the 10th Annual Digital Cities Survey tion,” says Gordon Bruce, director of the De- T conducted by the Center for Digital partment of Information Technology. “We are Government and its Digital Communities Pro- humbled with such recognition and are driven gram. to do even more.” The annual survey spotlights municipali- Honolulu was recognized for innovation ties that best show how information and com- on such projects as free municipal wifi and munication technology are used to enhance collapsing 14 different telephone systems to public service. Honolulu was ranked first a single voice over internet protocol system, among cities with populations of 250,000 or improving transparency, and numerous cost more. saving initiatives. “This prestigious award recognizes the “Cities that are investing in technology hard work and collaboration of many city em- are capturing cost savings that are critical to ployees and our partners,” Carlisle says. “We continuity of operations and their ability to are honored to receive such recognition.” meet higher demand for services,” says Todd Cities were ranked on such criteria as im- Sander, director of Digital Communities when pact across multiple program areas, measurable announcing the winning cities. “The highest- progress from the prior year, hard dollar savings ranking cities in the survey showed great or soft dollar benefits as a result of technology strides in consolidating, enabling shared serv- use, innovation and a demonstration of effective ices, government transparency and communi- collaboration. cations interoperability. We applaud these “As citizens continue to expect more and innovators as they work in the spirit of col- budgets continue to shrink, technology-based laboration to provide extraordinary value to tools are needed to streamline operations, re- constituents despite budget setbacks.” NOVEMBER 12, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS Puerto Princesa River in Top 10 of Gov't Lauds Filipino New 7 Wonders student for Winning in by Sheila Crisostomo Halong Bay, Jeita Int'l Math Competition Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Grotto, Jeju Island, from www.philstar.com medal and ranked first in the pri- UERTO PRINCESA Komodo Island, Monday, November 7, 2011 mary division individual contests of CITY, Philippines – Four Puerto Princesa Un- ANILA, Philippines the 2011 World Mathematics Team Pdays before the final vot- derground River, Sun- (Xinhua) - The Championship held in Bei- ing phase ends in the world darbans and Vesuvius. M government jing, China," Lacierda said search for the New 7 Wonders of "In our first campaign for the same time, I know the actual top 7 hailed today the Filipino in a statement. Nature, the Puerto Princesa Un- man-made wonders of the world, will change in the coming days. student who bested other "Farrel, along with derground River (PPUR) World many changes took place in the We remain excited and intrigued contestants in an interna- other elementary school Heritage Site made it to the top final week and days so the top 10 to see who will emerge as the pro- tional math competition students Clyde Wesley 10 Finalists. we have announced today will visional New7Wonders of Nature held in China recently. Ang, Miguel Lorenzo Presidential Ildesa, Andrea Jaba, The inclusion of the PPUR in certainly change. With millions of on 11/11/11." Spokesperson Edwin Lac- Sedrick Scott Keh and the 10 topmost "fascinating votes still set to come in, finalists Last night, assistant city ierda extended Malacanang's con- John Aries Ceazar Hingan, compos- who are not in today's top 10 government administrator and choices by the global voting com- gratulations to Farrell Eldrian Wu ing Philippines Team 1, placed sec- could yet make it into the chosen City Tourism Department (CTD) munity" was informed by who, together with six other ele- ond over-all in the team contest," he New7Wonders Head of Commu- 7", Fitzgerald said in the e-mail. head Rebecca Labit called on mentary school students, topped the added. nications Eamonn Fitzgerald in Commenting on the top 10, Filipinos here and abroad to primary division individual contests Lacierda said the Filipino an e-mail sent on November 6. Bernard Weber, President and make their votes count for the of the 2011 World Mathematics math wizards mastery of the highly In alphabetical order, the top Founder of New7Wonders said, subterranean river in the New 7 Team Championship held in Bei- competitive contest was "proof" 10 Finalists at the moment are: "Clearly Asian Finalists are strong Wonders of Natures as they are jing, China from November 2 to 6. that Filipinos could "compete the Dead Sea, the Grand at this stage, reflecting the way the confident that it will make as top "Farrel Eldrian Wu, a Grade 6 against the best and the brightest Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, world is evolving east, and, at the winner. (www.philstar.com) student from Taguig, won a gold on the world stage." Alert Up as NPAs Intensify Offensives in Mindanao from www.philstar.com the reported injury of NPA affil- early warning devices along the Tuesday, November 8, 2011 iated individuals who, on Octo- highway. Days later, three equip- ber 24, figured in a car accident ment were torched by the rebels. ANILA, Philippines in Barangay Dolo where road is Following the increased of- – The military has in- undergoing repair. fensives by the NPAs, Army di- Mcreased the deploy- They were to attend the bur- vision and brigade commanders ment of soldiers in Mindanao as ial of slain Italian missionary in Southern Mindanao were or- it heightens its alert in anticipa- priest Fr. Fausto Tentorio in Ki- dered to deploy road security dapawan City. forces to prevent further attacks. tion of more attacks from the mobile phone and P4,000 cash. NPAs, the gunmen set on fire the Two of the wounded were Aside from atrocities in communist New People's Army The attackers, according to tanker loaded with diesel and brought back to Davao City Bukidnon and Bansalan, Davao (NPA). Galon, included three amazons, gasoline supply intended for the while the rest proceeded to Ki- del Sur, the NPA also intensified The latest attack committed and immediately fled after ran- town of Kalilangan, also in dapawan City hours after their its offensives in Agusan del Sur by the guerrillas was on the sacking the house of Noble, Bukidnon. The driver and helper car turned turtle along the high- and Compostela Valley, targeting house of former Col. Alexander leader of Reform the AFP Move- were unhurt. way. mining and logging firms, mili- Noble in Bukidnon. ment (RAM). Last week, the NPAs also Army intelligence reports tary installations and multina- "The NPAs are on the offen- It was not known whether torched three construction equip- said the NPAs blamed the con- tional companies operating in sive mode despite efforts by the Noble was in the farmhouse ment of a Chinese construction struction firm for failure to place the area. -- PNA national government to restart when the attack occurred. firm doing road repair works in the peace negotiations," Lt. Col. Earlier, about 10 NPAs Barangay Dolo, Bansalan, Leopoldo Galon said. flagged down at 7:30 a.m. Satur- Davao del Sur. About 20 gunmen barged day a Petron fuel tanker in Police said the attack was into the house of Noble in Sitio Barangay Adtuyon, Pangan- carried out after the firm ignored Gata, Barangay Sayawan, Impa- tukan, Bukidnon and ordered the demands for revolutionary taxes sug-ong, Bukidnon at about 5 driver and the helper to alight by the rebels. a.m. Sunday and took away a from the truck. Another angle the police and shotgun, two cal. 38 revolvers, a After introducing they were the Army were looking into was 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 12, 2011 FAMILY CORNER Essential Language Skills: Writing

ters, being read to, and seeing ters are the same or different. from another. Children who the same words again and again Many activities that help feel, handle, and play with in books help him develop his children learn to write do not ac- these letters can use these writing skills over time. These tually involve writing. For ex- experiences as they learn to By Grace Fong, Ed.D. and Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. types of activities also help him ample, when your child draws a write with a pencil. to see that writing is fun and in- picture and tells you about it, ask • Give words to his toys and s children get older, feels like writing to them, and it teresting. if he wants you to write what he play. Children who play writing is one of many is an important step in learning Most 3- and 4-year-olds are says. When you write down his with toy trucks and watch A skills they will learn to to write. They gradually learn interested in words and letters. words, he learns that what he real trucks on the highway use to express their thoughts and that writing is a way to express They usually begin to experi- says has value. He also learns can understand what the communicate with others. Writ- ideas. ment with writing their own that his ideas can be expressed written word "truck" means. ing, along with speaking, listen- Because writing involves a names. When your child shows in writing and in talking. Here Playing with toys is an im- ing, and reading, is an essential complex process of being able to interest in learning to write, give are some other activities and portant step in the writing skill that children will need in see and make patterns, children him paper and jumbo pencils (or materials that you can use to en- process. Through play chil- school and in life. In this article, take a long time to develop their jumbo crayons or washable courage writing: dren come to understand ob- we focus on writing. writing skills. To make a pattern, markers) and let him experiment jects and actions that words Writing is a skill that is a child first needs to understand with them. This gives him the • Help your child make his describe. gained over time. Practice, pa- the pattern in his mind. He then practice he needs to strengthen own books. First staple a • Talk about signs. Signs and tience, and positive encourage- needs to be able to put on paper his finger and hand muscles and few blank pages together. symbols are easier to inter- ment are important elements that what he understands. He has to gain the eye-hand coordination Have him tell you a story as pret than are written words. contribute to a child’s learning to coordinate his thoughts, his that he needs to learn to write. If you write it down on the Understanding what the write. Very young children start hand, and his eyes to make the he asks how to write a letter, pages. Then he can draw sign “stop” means comes to learn writing skills by watch- desired pattern. This takes a lot show him. Talk to him about pictures to match the story. before understanding the ing others write. They imitate of effort. Each child develops what different shapes look like Or he can draw pictures first written word. their parents and older siblings these skills at his own pace and by showing/writing the letters. and tell you what words to by scribbling and making squig- needs lots of practice to learn to He can also shape the letters out write later. GRACE FONG is the Interim Director gles and marks. Although it may form letters and words. Draw- of clay. This helps him to get a • Feeling 3-dimensional let- of the Center on the Family, and SYLVIA YUEN is the Interim Dean of not look like writing to us, it ing, painting, talking about let- feel for their shape. You can also ters helps children to ex- the College of Tropical Agriculture and encourage his interest in writing plore shapes and to Human Resources at the University of RIGHT HAND VS. by helping him notice how let- distinguish one letter shape Hawaii at Manoa. LEFT HAND From birth on, many children seem to WHAT’S COOKING? prefer doing things with one hand more Roast in 400 degrees F oveb for than with the other. Some children prefer Turkey Relleno two hours. Lower heat to 375 their right while others prefer their left degrees F and roast 1 1/2 hours hand. Both right-handed and left-handed (Stuffed Boneless Turkey) longer. Remove foil 1/2 hour children learn to write with equal ease when they have the before done. support and encouragement of their families and teachers. by Amelia Jacang, M.D and Julia Cabatu Left-handed children who are forced to use their right hand Gravy often become frustrated and upset, which causes writing to 2 tablespoons oil become unnecessarily difficult for them. Children who are 6 tablespoons flour allowed to use the hand they prefer generally enjoy master- 2 cloves garlic, minced ing the writing process. 6 cups turkey broth** 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Heat oil and sauce garlic. Remove from heat and add flour. Bend well. Add broth and soy sauce. Cook over low heat stir- ring constantly, until thickened. *To Debone Turkey With sharp knife, cut back from neck to tail. Work knife INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: blades as close as possible to 12 lb. turkey Debone turkey as directed*. bones. Cut, pulling meat from 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Combine calamansi juice and bones carefully. Romove back 3 tablespoons calamansi soy sauce; rub the inside and and chest bones, cutting only to 2 teaspoons salt outside of turkey. Mix together the thighs. Leave drumstick 3 tablespoons soy sauce pork, eggs, chorizos, cheese, and wings intact. 1/4 teaspoon pepper salt and pepper. Stuff turkey 2 lbs. ground pork with meat mixture arranging **Turkey Broth 3 eggs hard-cooked eggs, ham and Boil turkey bones in 7 cups 3 chorizos de Bilbao, chopped pickles evenly in the stuffing. of water, 1 bay leaf, 3 pepper- 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered Bring the sides of the turkey to- corns, 1 small crushed ginger, 1 1/2 lb. ham, cut into strips gether and sew securely. Place teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon 3 whole sweet pickles breast side up on a rack in shal- monosodium glutamate. Sim- low pan. Cover tighly with foil. mer for 1/2 hour. NOVEMBER 12, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES Visa for Homebuyers Proposed demand for residential houses. The bill’s other proposals travel during these times. made in a designated Regional The bill gives a three-year are likewise intended to bring in The proposal was wel- Center which creates at least 10 residential visa to foreign na- travelers more easily. For in- comed by many groups in the jobs even indirectly. tionals who make a $500,000 stance, Chinese nationals are en- real estate and travel industries. Unlike the proposed resi- cash investment in a single-fam- couraged to travel more If passed into law, the proposal dential visa, the EB-5 category By Reuben S. Seguritan ily house, or spend $250,000 on frequently to the U.S. by giving is expected to boost residential grants conditional permanent new bill seeks a primary residence and invest them 5-year multiple entry visas. home sales in many states in- resident status to the investor to give a tempo- the remaining $250,000 on Currently, they are required to cluding California, Florida, and his dependents. The condi- rary “residential properties to be rented out. apply for a U.S. visa annually. Texas and New York. Even ty- tion may be removed by filing a visa” to foreign The purchase must be made Retiring Canadians also coon Warren Buffett is said to petition to remove the condition A nationals who in- in cash and no mortgage or stand to benefit from the bill’s have expressed support for an within 90 days before the second vest at least home equity loan would be al- “Canadian retiree visa” which immigration policy that encour- anniversary of his admission as $500,000 in residential real es- lowed. The buyer must also live would allow them to have a visa ages rich immigrants to buy conditional resident. He will tate in the United States. in the home for at least 180 days valid for 240 days and renew- homes in the U.S. have to demonstrate that the re- This visa is part of a pack- each year. A foreigner may bring able every 3 years if they meet A visa option which is sim- quirements of the investor pro- age of immigration measures co- a spouse and children under 18 certain requirements. Under cur- ilarly designed to attract invest- gram have been satisfied. authored by Sen. Charles years old, but they would not be rent rules, Canadian citizens ments but which has been in The investor in a designated Schumer (D-New York) and eligible for Medicaid, Medicare may only stay a maximum of place for quite some time is the Regional Center is not required Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah). Last or Social Security benefits. They 180 days. EB-5 category. Under the regu- to manage his investment on a week they introduced the Visa also lose eligibility for the visa Premium processing, which lar EB-5 program, one may get a daily basis as he can just be a Improvements to Stimulate In- if the property is sold. for an extra charge provides green card through an invest- limited partner. ternational Tourism to the The residential visa is not a faster processing of visa applica- ment of $1 million (or $500,000 work permit and the foreigners United States of America tions, would also be extended to in rural or high unemployment REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been (VISIT USA) Act. It aims to would need to apply for a work B-1/B2 visa applications. The areas) in a new enterprise that practicing law for over 30 years. For promote foreign travel to the visa in order to work in the U.S. bill also proposes lower visa ap- directly creates 10 jobs. Under further information, you may call him United States and alleviate the It also does not lead to citizen- plication fees for travel during the EB-5 pilot program, the at (212) 695 5281 or log on to his web- site at www.seguritan.com housing crisis by increasing the ship. off-peak seasons to encourage $500,000 investment must be PHILIPPINE NEWS have served in the Philippines. in the Philippines has been re- 'Peace Corps Committed to Phl' Williams, a former volun- duced this year due to budget teer himself, said he was constraints in Washington. This by Pia Lee-Brago Campbell in April 2007 in pleased that wherever he went year’s global allocation for the Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Batad, Ifugao. Campbell, a free- in this country, Filipinos re- program, Williams said, is $385 ANILA, Philippines lance journalist, had bumped called happy experiences with million, down from $400 mil- - Despite budget into Juan Duntugan, who had Peace Corps volunteers. lion in 2010. problems in Wash- just had an argument with a M Even President Aquino, But he stressed that the pro- ington and security threats in the neighbor, making him drop whom Williams met last week, gram has always enjoyed “very past, the US Peace Corps is something he was carrying. recalled pleasant memories with strong support” from the US committed to sustaining its pro- Irked, Duntugan struck Camp- Peace Corps volunteers who Congress, and he said he ex- gram in the country, its global bell with a rock and then tossed worked with his parents, Cora- pected the program in the director said yesterday. Dir. Aaron Williams her body into a ravine. He was zon and Benigno Aquino Jr. Philippines to “hold steady.” Aaron Williams, who leaves The Peace Corps program convicted a year later and is The number of volunteers (www.philstar.com) today after a weeklong visit to in the Philippines is the second serving a life term without pa- mark the 50th year of the Peace oldest in the world after the one role at the national penitentiary. Corps in the Philippines, de- in Ghana, and currently the sec- The Peace Corps started in scribed the program in the coun- ond largest after the one in the the Philippines with the arrival try as “one of our greatest in the Ukraine. of 123 volunteers in October world.” Threats posed by commu- 1961, the same year that the “There’s ample room for nist insurgents led to the sus- program was launched by then our work to continue in the next pension of the program in June US President John F. Kennedy. 50 years,” Williams told The 1990. It resumed in 1992. The first batch of volunteers STAR in an interview in Manila The program was not sus- taught Filipinos English, mathe- yesterday. “I’m just really de- pended even after the murder of matics and the sciences. Since lighted to do that.” Peace Corps volunteer Julia then, more than 8,000 volunteers Palace Appoints New Army Chief from www.philstar.com post starting tomorrow, Military Academy Class Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Nov. 9, replacing retiring of 1981, Bautista is also a Army head Arturo Ortiz. graduate of the Joint & ANILA, Philippines – He is currently the Combined Warfighting Malacanang an- commander of the 3rd In- Course at the Joint Forces Mnounced today that fantry Division responsi- Staff College, Virginia, President Benigno Aquino III ble for internal peace and USA; the Grade II Staff has picked Major General Em- security operations in the entire and Tactics Course in New manuel Bautista as the next Western Visayas region, and the Zealand; as well as a Masters Commanding General of the provinces of Negros Oriental Degree in Business Administra- Philippine Army. and Siquijor. tion from the University of the Bautista will assume the A member of the Philippine Philippines. 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 12, 2011 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Naragsak A Panagretirom Consul General Leoncio Cardenas Jr. Manipud Kadakami Ditoy Hawaii pannakaisadsad daydi Presi- pakaaramidanna. Kakailian DANIW TI PANAGPAKADAK dente Ferdinand Marcos iti ni Apo Cardenas dagiti DAYASADAS Nalag-an a baliksen ngem narigat a riknaen By Pacita Saludes Hawaii. Di ninamnama a mangpalubos kenkuana iti naisubli manen ditoy Hawaii daytoy a rabii. Pannakaila, iyaadayo kadagiti patpatgen dda pagngud- kadagiti sumagmamano Nakairuaman a pannagibi narigat nga uksoben uan ti amin! manen a tawen a napalabas. Annak Ti Kailokuan Nairut nga arakup narikut a warwaren Adda dagiti Ngem agallin dagiti tawen a ITI AMERICA panagpatingga kas ti kapardas dagiti Ti ANNAK TI Bileg a naigameren wagas a pinnasig A ti obligasion ti maikupin nga aldaw, KAILOKUAN ITI AMER- Nakairuaman a pannagibi, saanen a maiyalis kada tao. nadanon ti kada tao ti panag- ICA, insangratna met ti No awanen nakaitalkan a managlili Kadagiti adu a pagilian a murdong ti naikudi nga Noviembre 28, ti panag- Mangparegta ti napanuynuyanen a bagi nagserserbian ni Counsul obligasion, maikadua a parang ni Apo Consul Gen- General Leoncio Cardenas panagpakada ditoy Hawaii. eral iti ILOKANIANA Sangitan dagiti kumuskusnawen a payapay Jr., nagpatingga ditoy Adda sennaay dagiti kakail- VARIETY SHOW iti A naibinggas kadagiti saragasag nga ulep Hawaii. Agyamankami ian a FILIPINO ti Channel 53 OLELO. Ag- Umad-adayo ad-adda ketdi kumudrep panagriterona itoy a tawen. parang met koma ni Apo kadagiti adu a tawen a Ungawenen ni sirmata, mapunasen dagiti inep panagserbim kadakami APO. Dios ti agngina! Ken Cardenas tapno makita met Dagiti adu nga grupo ti Dios ti Kumuyog Apo Car- dagiti saan a nakaatendar Maregmeg a lagip manipud nadam-eg a tugot denas, manipud kadagiti kadagiti lagip a dinto mali- Filipino nga idauluan da Ti matda a pagpatubuan naamnut a pannubok Lynn Gutierrez ti UFCH ken kakailiam a panawam. patan ken ti wagas ti Agawaawton dagiti pay-od ti nalikudak ni Maria Etrata a Presidente Aloha! panagpakadana kadagiti ti Oahu Filipino Community Nobiembre 20 met ti DE- taga – Hawaii. Makaiyawid Arapaapem kad laengen nga iti ayanmo addaak Council (OFCC) iti nangis- SPIDIDA Party nga is- pay ti DVD a pakalaglagi- Dinak kad igawid dagiti piwis nga isem agana ti DESPEDIDA DIN- agsagana da Dr. Edmund panna kadagiti adu a gund- NER para ken Consul Calaycay, Presidente ti away a napagtalkan dagiti Ad-adda mailaak agsennaay laeng General Leoncio Cardenas Jr. ANNAK TI BADOC ITI kakailianna a mangsurot ti No taliawek likudak ken sikigak nalulem iti Empress Restaurant iti HAWAII ken dagiti nataltalged ken naur– urnos Amangan no kallawit a nadawis ad-adda a mangirarem Honolulu intono November opisyalesna ni Mar Apuya, a biag. 15. Marlyn Villar, Cora Sinfuego DIOS ti kumoyog ken Palubosannak lukayam dagita takiag Maikaduan a daras ti ken dagiti amin nga Naragsak a panagretirom IRARAKUS AWAN MAIPAAYNA NGA IMBAG panagserbi ti naanus a Con- opisyalesna. Apo Consul General! Agsublisubli naim - imbag laengen a liklikak sul General ditoy Hawaii. Nagkaykaysaanda a ti Philip- ALOHA! - Manipud Panagpakadak di malapdan ti UBLAG Isu ti adda idi panawen a pine Consulate Lanai ti kadakami ditoy Hawaii! GLOBAL NEWS Filipinos Bid for 'Pinoy Town' in Vancouver ANILA, Philippines - Fil- ipinos are asking the Cana- M dian government to officially declare an area in the city of Vancouver as a "Pinoy Town". Jojo Quimpo of Aklan, who is based in Vancouver, said that petition papers have been distributed around the city. Quimpo said the petition papers are available for signing in all major Filipino-owned stores in Vancouver. The proposed "Pinoy Town" is located in Fraser Street be- tween Kingsway and 33rd Avenue of Vancouver. The area is called "Little Manila" as most of the firms there are occupied by Filipino-Canadians. “This petition is not meant to single out one ethic commu- nity and to claim exclusive use of the area. What we are only ask- ing is an official designation of a place where we can embrace and celebrate with pride our history, culture and heritage. As the second largest minority group here in Vancouver, this designa- tion will be a form of recognition to our community's contribu- tion to the multicultural fabric of our City and will in fact add to the multicultural vibrancy of the City,” Quimpo said. The Filipino-Canadian group is confident that the city gov- ernment will consider its petition after it recently declared nearby a "Little Saigon" area for the community of Vietnamese. - PNA NOVEMBER 12, 2011 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR BUSINESS MAUI FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL, DIOCESAN CONGRESS OF FILIPINO Waikiki ● For more info, contact FilCom INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND 2011 CATHOLIC CLUB KAILUA-KONA Center @ 680-0451 DIRECTORY OUTSTANDING FILIPINO HOTEL November 18-20, 2011, 7pm ● Kame- EMPLOYEES BANQUET / SUNDAY hameha Kona Beach Hotel ● Contact PASKO SA FILCOM / SUNDAY November 13, 2011, 6pm ● Binhi at Ani Ruth @ (808) 333-1196 December 11, 2011, 10:30am -6pm ● Filipino Community Center ● For more FilCom Center in Mokuola Street ● Con- info, contact Emmanuel Baltazar @ NURSING ADVOCATES & MENTORS, INC. tact FilCom Center @ 680-0451 [email protected] (NAMI) 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND PMAH OHANA MEDICAL MISSION TO FUNDRAISING GALA / SATURDAY DAVAO, PHILIPPINES DINNER RECEPTION FOR PHILIPPINE November 26, 2011, 6pm ● FilCom Cen- December 12-16, 2011 ● For more info, PRESIDENT NOYNOY AQUINO / SUNDAY ter Ballrooms ● Bea Ramos Razon (808) contact Arnold Villafuerte @ 220-2988 November 13, 2011, 6pm ● Hilton 778-6291 for more info Hawaiian Village. Attire will be Filipiniana ILOCOS SURIAN HOMECOMING MISSION or formal ● Call 398-5988 or 383-7986 FILCOM BAYANIHAN GALA / THURSDAY December 18-22, 2011 ● For details, December 1, 2011, 6pm ● Sheraton contact Danny Villaruz @ 778-0233 MAINLAND NEWS Secretary of State Clinton to Visit Hawaii, Asia Secretary Clinton will travel to Manila, Philippines on November .S. Secretary of State 15 to commemorate the 60th an- Hillary Rodham Clinton niversary of the U.S.-Philippines U will travel to the Asia-Pa- Mutual Defense Treaty. Her visit cific region from November 9-19, there will underscore the adminis- with stops in Honolulu for the APEC tration’s on-going efforts to reaffirm conference, Manila, Bangkok and and broaden its alliances. In addition Bali. Her trip underscores efforts by to meetings with Philippine offi- the U.S. to fully engage the region’s cials, Clinton will participate in a multilateral institutions and to signing ceremony to launch the im- strengthen key alliances. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plementation phase of the Partner- Photo source: www.state.gov/ On November 10, Clinton will ship for Growth with the deliver remarks at the East-West luncheon High-Level Dialogue on Philippines. Center, recap the APEC 2011 year Open Governance and Economic On November 16, Clinton will and underscore America’s Pacific Growth. She is also scheduled to de- travel to Bangkok to underscore the century. She will also meet bilater- liver remarks at the APEC CEO strong alliance with Thailand and ally with a number of foreign minis- Summit and highlight the benefits of U.S. support for Thailand’s recovery ters and representatives from the broader inclusion of women in the efforts following severe flooding. Asia-Pacific region and co-host the global economy. She will meet with senior officials APEC Ministers Dinner with U.S. On November 12, she will host a to discuss shared interests and re- Trade Representative Ron Kirk. meeting of Pacific Island leaders as gional issues in advance of the East On November 11, Clinton will part of the Obama administration’s Asia Summit. co-host a joint session with foreign commitment to ongoing dialogue She will then travel to Bali from and trade ministers. She will lead her with this region. On November 12- November 17-19 for the East Asia foreign minister counterparts at a 13, Secretary Clinton joins President Summit and the U.S.-ASEAN Lead- High-Level Dialogue on Disaster Obama for his bilateral meetings and ers Meeting, before returning to Resiliency and chair a working the North American Leaders Summit. Washington, D.C. on November 19. Holyfield Makes Surprise Visit; Pacman Leaves for Vegas by Abac Cordero Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Evander Holyfield visits Manny OLLYWOOD – It’s no secret Pacquiao in his that Evander Holyfield, the for- La Palazzo H mer undisputed heavyweight apartment in champion of the world, is a Manny Pac- Las Vegas on fight night. quiao admirer. Pacquiao spars for the last time at the famous In fact, he once said that whoever Hollywood sweatshop Monday before taking the fights the Filipino superstar gets into trou- 300-mile trip to Vegas. ble. And that includes Juan Manuel Mar- mediately known. ring. t’s fight week, and in a matter of days, the quez, who’s next in line for Pacquiao. But in a previous interview with “He is a great ambassador for the year’s biggest fight unfolds. It’s the third time Pac- Holyfield, the five-time heavy- www.8countnews.com sport of boxing. The way in which he car- quiao and Marquez will square off, and there’s weight champion, visited Pacquiao at , Holy- ries himself and how he treats his fans is even the possibility of a fourth. his La Palazzo apartment Sunday, as the field warned Marquez of what to expect what separates him from the rest.” If Marquez wins and shocks the world, the latter prepared for his trip to Las Vegas. once the opening bell sounds next Sat- Holyfield’s unexpected visit came fight contract calls for a rematch in six months. Pacquiao lent Holyfield an ear. urday in Las Vegas. three days after Kobe Bryant, the NBA But it’s far off the mind of the 38-year-old Pacquiao’s adviser, Mike Koncz, “If you fight Manny Pacquiao, you superstar, dropped by at the Wild Card Marquez. said Holyfield dropped by around better be ready. If you ain’t ready, you Gym to watch Pacquiao train. “First, third (fight), then fourth,” he said. noontime, and shared the table with are in trouble. When that bell rings, he Over the past week, more than a Pacquiao laughed it off. Pacquiao as the curious gathered is coming. He is coming and he is going couple of Hollywood stars came to see “Fourth fight? Tingnan muna natin kung may around them. to throw a lot of punches at you.” Pacquiao at the gym, including Mark ibubuga siya sa fight na ito (First, let’s see if he has The visit did not last long, and what Holyfield said he likes Pacquiao Wahlberg, John Cho and Giovanni something to show in this fight),” he said. the two fighters talked about wasn’t im- because of his ways in and out of the Ribisi. There’s more of them to be seen (www.philstar.com) 16 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 12, 2011