MARCH 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 1

♦ WEEKLY ♦ MARCH 28, 2009 ♦

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HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE MARCH 28, 2009 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER elcome to another edition of Publisher & Executive Editor Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Celebrating the Visayan the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle! If you’re a parent, your chil- Publisher & Managing Editor Century dren are probably on Spring Chona A. Montesines-Sonido n July 20, 1909, the SS Korea steamed into Break. For the rest of us, W Associate Editors Spring Break means….less Hawaiian waters, carrying another boatload of Dennis Galolo laborers from the Philippines to work on the sug- traffic! Much to everyone’s re- Edwin Quinabo lief, the morning and afternoon commutes are arcane plantations. What made this voyage dif- noticeably lighter and will be for the next Creative Designer O ferent from the others was that the ship carried Junggoi Peralta two weeks, now that most public and private schools are not in members of the Magpiong and Yorong fami- session. Design Consultant lies—the first Visayans to Hawaii. For the past month, many eyes have been riveted on the State Randall Shiroma Visayans comprise between 10-15 percent of Hawaii’s Legislature, as senators wrangled over the highly-controversial Photographer Filipino population. Nevertheless, they have over the years same sex marriage bill. Just last week, the Senate voted 18-6 to Tim Llena made their mark in Hawaii’s rich history, particularly in pol- reject the bill. The six senators who voted in favor of pulling the Administrative Assistant itics with former Gov. Ben Cayetano, entertainment with TV stalled bill out of committee for a full Senate vote were Rosalyn Shalimar Pagulayan Baker, Suzanne Chun-Oakland, Carol Fukunaga, Gary Hooser, personality Emme Tomimbang and actress Tia Carrere and Columnists sports with former boxing champ Ben Villaflor—to name a Les Ihara and Michelle Kidani. It remains to be seen what the Carlota Ader few. fall-out will be for most of these six senators, particularly Michelle Alarcon, Esq. In light of the Visayan Centennial, we commend the Hooser, who led the efforts to recall the bill and will be running Carlo Cadiz, M.D. for Lieutenant Governor in 2010. With the contentious issue set- Sen. Will Espero Congress of Visayan Organizations (COVO), the umbrella tled for the time being, lawmakers can now focus on the state’s Grace F. Fong, Ed.D Mayor Mufi Hannemann group for 20 Visayan organizations, for their efforts to work economy as well as other pressing matters. closely with the United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH) Governor Linda Lingle As many of you already know, 2009 marks the 100th An- Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. during the Filipino Centennial in 2006. The rift that split niversary of the arrival of the first Visayan immigrants to Hawaii. Rosemarie Mendoza apart the community during the 1980s is well-documented, Many Visayan community groups are celebrating with various J.P. Orias Pacita Saludes but fortunately, time has slowly healed wounds. activities statewide for the entire year—much like the Filipino Charlie Sonido, M.D. As an ethnic group, we need to remain united. Filipinos Centennial in 2006. In conjunction with the Visayan Centennial, Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. groups—Visayan, Tagalog and Ilocano—need to put aside our cover story for this issue is on the Magpiong and Yorong Felino S. Tubera their differences and instead work together on issues facing families—two of the first Visayan families who traveled to Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. the Filipino community in Hawaii. Much more can be done Hawaii from the Philippines as plantation workers. Contribut- Contributing Writers if we coordinate activities, pool resources, discuss common ing writer Rowena Ballesteros interviewed the descendants of these two families, who spoke about adjusting to life in Hawaii Calvin Alonzo, O.D. concerns, and present a single united voice. Rowena Ballesteros and their early struggles. Clement Bautista We have other stories in this issue that are bound to inter- Linda Dela Cruz est you, including a proposal by Councilmember Donovan Constante A. Domingo Dela Cruz for online voting in the next election (see page 3), a Danny De Gracia Amelia Jacang, M.D. Hawaii State Senate Made robotics competition featuring local and international teams Caroline Julian (page 6), a special patriotic dinner honoring Fil-Am veterans Albert Lanier Wise Choice (page 8) and several others. Ashley Monfort y a vote of 18-6, state senators rejected a move In closing, we hope some of you were able to see the rock Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. to recall the controversial gay marriage bill band Journey in concert. The band is still popular among the Glenn Wakai 30- and 40-something age group. But thanks to new lead singer from committee for a full vote on the Senate Philippine Correspondent floor. The bill would have given homosexual Arnel Pineda, the band has gained legions of admiring Fil- Guil Franco couples the same rights, benefits and protec- ipinos, who have taken great pride in their countryman’s suc- B Big Island Distributor cess. Many who attended the concerts came away impressed tions under state law as married couples. Elmer Acasio with Pineda’s vocals and say he is the real deal. Ditas Udani However, the Senate’s decision was more a vote to not As always, thank you for supporting the Hawaii Filipino overstep the boundaries of Senate protocol. Had the vote Chronicle! Until next time… Maui Distributor Cecile Piros been a simple up or down on the controversial measure, the Aloha, Mabuhay and rock on! result would have been much, much closer. Ultimately, the Molokai Distributor Senate made the right choice on two fronts. First, approv- Maria Watanabe ing the bill for a full floor vote would have set a dangerous Advertising/Marketing Director precedent for future controversial bills that were given hear- LETTERS Chona A. Montesines-Sonido ings but ultimately ended up stalled in committee. The Account Executives Trouble Brewing For Philippine Collection at Carlota Ader process in the Senate ensures fair and orderly proceedings UH Library? J.P. Orias and prevents chaos from ensuing. The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published Secondly, the bill would have violated freedom of reli- The backbone to Asian Studies teaching and research at UH- weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. gion—a basic right that this very country was founded Manoa includes Hamilton Library’s locally and internationally-val- It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- ued Asia Collection. The Philippines collection is part of this tributed at various outlets around Oahu and upon. How so? 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MARCH 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 LEGISLATIVE CONNECTION ness to proceed, and requires the Department of Health to Public Safety Measures provide a victim with notice of an offender's unauthorized ab- sences. Alive at the Legislature Finally, the issue of gun ownership: SB 358 would pro- mates would not vote if given what programs they must com- gram as an alternative to incar- hibit the state from taking guns away from owners who are law- By Senator Will Espero the opportunity, similar to the plete or services they must uti- ceration. I believe an offender rate of voting in the general lize to rehabilitate or better should spend time in prison be- fully permitted to own or carry a he big attention population. themselves. This would include cause being in prison shows a gun during a natural disaster or given to civil For the inmates who choose but not be limited to drug treat- person what it means to lose emergency. If you recall Hurri- unions and the to vote, however, I see this as ment, anger management, edu- their freedom and be locked up cane Katrina, authorities wanted state budget their chance to begin their tran- cation, vocational training, and and away from loved ones and to confiscate all firearms for the T overshadows the sition to re-entering society one the like. Locking up prisoners friends. However, many prison sake of safety and security in the many other mat- day. Inmates cannot help their and forgetting about them until staff agree with me that possi- face of the lawlessness and ters that are moving forward at children, parents, spouses, or they are released only leaves bly 10% to 20% of inmates – chaos that were rampant in some the State Capitol. As Chair of friends due to their loss of free- them very likely to commit roughly 600 to 1200 -- do not areas soon after this natural dis- the Public Safety and Military dom and punishment behind more crimes after they get out. need to be imprisoned. At the aster. This measure would make Affairs Committee, I have over- bars, but absentee voting can Re-entry plans are valuable current imprisonment cost of certain that law-abiding citizens seen several worthwhile Senate give them one way to feel that tools for the Department of over $50,000 per offender per with permits would be able to initiatives that have crossed they are contributing. There is Public Safety and will benefit year, the State would save mil- protect their loved ones, prop- over to the House for their con- no additional cost and no harm us all. lions if technology and commu- erty, and neighborhoods in the sideration. to the state or our residents. A non-paid re-entry com- nity-based monitoring and event of a catastrophic event in SB619 would restore vot- With over 96% of inmates ex- mission would also be created services were implemented for Hawaii. ing rights to convicted persons. pected to be released one day in SB1148 to monitor and re- this select, small proportion of All of these bills have While the original version and the majority of inmates view the re-entry programs and non-violent offenders. crossed over to the House for would give all felons the right serving 10 years or less, helping services of our state. With our For victims' rights, I intro- their consideration. to vote, the Judiciary Commit- to rehabilitate prisoners is im- limited resources, it is impor- duced SB230, aimed at those tee amended the bill to restore portant for our society since the tant to establish performance offenders who have mental SENATOR ESPERO is Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Safety voting rights only to those in- offenders one day be released to indicators and make certain the health issues. The bill amends and Military Affairs. He is also a mates whose sentences were walking on our streets, live in programs we fund are working. the crime victims' bill of rights member of the Committees on Com- two years or less. Maine and our neighborhoods, and work Programs and services that to include notice or waiver of merce and Consumer Protection; Vermont allow inmate voting, amongst us. don't meet expectations should notice as to an offender's unfit- Health; and Transportation, Inter- and based on their experience, SB1148 mandates written be eliminated or refined. ness to stand trial, transfer to the national and Intergovernmental Affairs. He can be reached by it is likely that if this bill be- re-entry plans for all felons so SB 546 establishes a GPS state hospital or other psychi- phone at 586-6360, fax at 586-6361, or e- came law, the majority of in- that inmates will understand electronic monitoring pilot pro- atric facility, or regaining fit- mail at [email protected]. OPINION Could Online Voting Increase Voter Turn Out? By Donovan Dela Cruz allow for better representation or they have lost enough faith in Council Member when Election Day comes government to not care about son of around. these elections. However, vot- Hawai‘i, Barack Giving the voting public ing is the foundation of what Obama, won the more options will, hopefully, in- defines America. It is how we presidential race crease the turnout. Many people continue to ensure that America A on November 4, feel their vote does not matter stays a democracy. 2008. Given this fact, it was hard to believe that voter turnout on Oahu, was 65.9 percent, lower than the 2004 presidential elec- tion when President George W. Bush was re-elected. How can that be? process. The only way to do this ment, not replace, current vot- In 2008, voter registration is by public participation. ing procedures. in Hawaii shattered the previous I have introduced Resolu- I am very concerned with record; a Hawaii born candidate tion 09-47 which requests the security and ensuring that every was running for the presidency, City Clerk’s office to explore vote is genuine. I feel that since the rail issue was to be decided implementing online voting for many institutions, such as and there was a hotly contested upcoming elections. This would banks, credit cards and broker- mayoral race. All signs pointed make voting more convenient ages are able to offer online to a huge turnout, but Hawaii for those who cannot make it to services, we can develop a sys- ranked the lowest among all 50 the polls. It would also save tax- tem secure enough to put any states. payers a substantial amount of doubts to rest. Maybe, we thought the money since we would need From 2000 to 2008, North presidential election was in the fewer paper ballots and fewer America alone has seen internet bag. Maybe, we think our votes polling stations. Voting would usage jump 130.9 percent, ac- do not matter. Maybe, we just not be exclusively online. It cording to Internet World Stats, enjoyed the holiday. Whatever would not be fair to those who an online website that tracks in- the reason, the reality is that we do not own a computer or have ternet use worldwide. We are all need to vote to ensure the in- access to the internet. This pro- seeing a tremendous opportu- tegrity of the democratic gram will be used to supple- nity to tap a resource that would 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE MARCH 28, 2009 COVER STORY A Closer Look at HawaiiÊs Early Visayan Pioneers By Rowena Ballesteros Visayans (also spelled Bisayans) are an ethno-linguistic group in the Philippine islands that reside in the Visayas region in the Philippines, namely Cebu, Leyte, Biliran, Samar, Bohol, Ne- V gros, Guimaras, Romblon, Panay and Siquijor. Records show they have even migrated to the Luzon and Mindanao areas.

The first sakadas, or Fil- was among Hawaii’s first “At first I felt lonesome ipino contract plantation work- Visayans. Her grandfather Vi- because I was away from my ers, were brought to the U.S. in cente Magpiong and her family,” she says. She was 1906 by the Hawaii Sugar mother were the first among among the last of her family to Planters Association (HSPA). their family to reach Hawaiian arrive to Hawaii but was reas- The first group included 15 soil. sured after being reunited with Ilokanos, who were followed Vicente Magpiong was a relatives already in Hawaii. by 150 more the following recruiter, she says, who trav- Magpiong then petitioned her year. The first group of eled back and forth from the two younger brothers. Jose Yorong and wife during their 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration Jose Yorong is one of the pioneering Visayans in Hawaii sakadas were sent to the Philippines to the U.S. to bring Even though she left the Kahuku plantation while oth- in more sakadas. He was Philippines for Hawaii, one knew to learn Japanese cus- The Yorong family arrived ers were sent to Waialua, Ewa known not only for being one thing she did not leave behind toms and styles. to the islands because of Jose and Waipahu which are all on of the first Visayans in Hawaii, were memories of her child- “The Japanese took over D. Yorong who had applied as Oahu and some were even sent but for bringing a very impor- hood. Growing up in the midst the school system and only the a rice farmer in the U.S. His to the neighbor islands Kauai tant necessity—the malunggay of WWII, she can still clearly fortunate kids were able to at- application was deferred be- and the Big Island. or maronggay plant which is remember many disturbing im- tend class,” Magpiong says. cause too many single Filipino In 1909, the first Visayans also known as the horse radish ages. She, her sister and several workers were returning to the left the Philippines and were tree. Malunggay is a common “I hope that no one ever friends were among the few Philippines. However, his ap- brought to Hawaii due to a plant found in most Filipino experiences the trials and who were educated by the plication was deferred because labor shortage that was trig- families’ backyard. It is grown tribulations that I’ve been Japanese. They learned how to too many single Filipino work- gered by striking Japanese not only in the Philippines but through,” she says. “The read and write in katakana as ers were returning home to the workers. Among the recruits also in Thailand and through- Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor well as speak a little Japanese. Philippines. As such, recruiters were members of the Yorong out much of the Far East. in 1941 and then invaded the Meanwhile, the killings began hiring only married and Magpiong families whose It was in 1955 when Philippines. They completely worsened as the days passed. workers. Fortunately, a female descendants still reside in the Nancy Magpiong, who was 19 took over the place and were “After they killed you, friend informed Jose of the islands today. at the time, boarded the S.S. so powerful.” they would chop up your change and told him that if he Korea along with her uncle She says that the Filipino bones and disperse them would bring her to Hawaii, she The Magpiong Family Liberato Magpiong and his people were practically brain- throughout the land,” she says. would marry him. Jose agreed Nancy Magpiong’s family wife. washed from everything they Her sister saved both their and the couple was married on lives because she persuaded the boat by the captain. the Japanese that she worked “Like everyone else, my for them. family came to the U.S. for a “My sister was able to better life,” says Julian communicate with the Japan- Yorong, Jose’s son Julian. ese in their dialect which I Coming to the U.S. from the know saved us from being Philippines meant tremendous chopped bones,” she says. changes for he and his siblings Now, Magpiong has Petronilo (now deceased), placed those memories to the Pedro (deceased), Josephina back of her mind and has pros- (deceased), Lorenzo (Las pered in her new life in Vegas), Stanley (Big Island) Hawaii. The retired dietary and Marcelino. service worker is married to Julian Yorong remembers Gurney Ward and has three growing up in Hawaii during adult children—52 year-old- World War II and one day Roy (San Diego), 51-year-old hearing the loud sound of a Dan (Oahu) and 42-year-old bullet at his family home in Margaret Ann (Washington). Aiea. “It was scary because at The Yorong Family one point, my sister could have It was a different perspec- been hit,” Julian says. “Life tive for the other Visayan fam- was very difficult back then.” ily that arrived to the states, A retired marine machin- the Yorong family. ery mechanic, Julian told sto- MARCH 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY

Julian says. They would use events or special occasions. selves in their fields of en- the hard paper material as their The Julians were also a deavor or who have con- toilet tissue paper. recipient of the first Lapu- tributed to the growth and “Back in the days, there Lapu Award as one of the pio- success of Visayan organiza- was a great abundance of food neering families of Visayan tions in Hawaii. As recipients that we caught,” added ancestry to Hawaii. The award of this distinguished award, Marcelino. Behind their home recognizes and honors Fil- they serve as role models and in Aiea, in a river which passes ipinos of Visayan ancestry inspirational examples for the by what now stands as Cutter who have distinguished them- next generation. Ford and the Waimalu Shop- ping Plaza, they caught crab, shrimp and fish. “After catching the crabs, I remember going to Waimanalo and selling them for a dollar each,” Julian says. Marcelino, 77, resides in Aiea. He joined the Air Force after high school and worked for the Department of Defense at Hickam Air Force Base. He retired after 35 years. Marcelino is married to Julia Yorong, 80, a retired Hawaiian Airlines worker. To- gether they have three adult children—53-year-old Brend- lynn (Big Island), 52-year-old Anita (Oahu) and 50-year-old Marcel (Oahu.) Shown here is Nancy Magpiong, the granddaughter of Vicente Magpiong, who was one of the first family members to reach Hawaii. Julian along with his late wife Patricia Caparida have 7 ries while growing up with his Julian and Marcelino, the children: Patrick (deceased), siblings in Hawaii. only two brothers still in Roxane (deceased), Julianne, “My brother Lorenzo was Hawaii, also recall their hard- Julian Jr., Darryl, Arleta and the favorite in the family,” said ships growing up. During the Jonie. Nowa- Julian. When Lorenzo asked Depression Era, they would days the re- for a bike, he would receive it travel to far places to gather tired Hawaii without his parents’ hesitation. wood, water, bread and other Kai resident But if Julian asked for a bike, necessities. spends most of he was told to work hard and “I also remember when we his time as a save up money, which ulti- would go to the local grocery musician per- mately ended up being taken stores and take the scraps of forming at var- away from him. fruit wrappers they threw out,” ious Filipino

Julian (standing) and Marcelino Yorong Photography by TIM LLENA 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE MARCH 28, 2009 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Hawaii’s Plantation Villages Visiting Professor to Names 2009 Board of Directors Lecture at UH effrey Higa, Executive Di- clude: Jason Chang, Shirley brainstorming ways to increase r. Victor Paz from the rector for Hawaii’s Planta- Colon, Tricia Evans, Pam membership and encourage vis- University of the Philip- J tion Village, recently Funai, Toni Lee, Domingo Los its from military and kamaaina Dpines-Diliman will de- announced the 2009 Board of Banos, Melvin Makii, Dave families to offset some of the liver a lecture entitled “History Directors for the Friends of Mueller, Steven Pang, Amy loss in revenue. and the History of Archaeology Waipahu Cultural Garden Park Sakuma, Shari Tamashiro, Jef- Hawaii’s Plantation Village in the Philippines” on April 3, dba Hawaii’s Plantation Village frey Ventura, Yoshiko Ya- opened its doors in 1992 with a 2009 at the University of (HPV). mauchi and Stephen Yuen. mission to ensure that the sacri- Hawaii-Manoa. Members of the Board of HPV has experienced a fices and contributions of Paz is the director of UP-Dil- Directors Executive Committee challenging 2009, along with Hawaii’s sugar plantation work- iman’s Archaeological Studies include: Faith Evans (presi- the rest of Hawaii’s tourism in- ers are preserved and acknowl- Program. He received his Ph.D. The lecture begins at 12 dent); Deanna Espinas (1st vice dustry. A decrease in the num- edged as the cornerstone of in archaeology from Cambridge noon in Moore Hall Room 319. president); Loretta Pang (2nd ber of Japanese visitors has Hawaii’s successful multi-eth- University in the UK. His lecture It is part of the Spring 2009 VP); Richard Oshiro (3rd VP); resulted in staff reductions. De- nic society. will present a period of archaeol- Philippine Studies Colloquium Robert Castro (secretary); spite its struggles, the village re- Tours can be arranged by ogy within the framework of Series and co-sponsored by the Glenn Ifuku (treasurer); and mains open for self-guided and calling 677-0110 or going on- Philippine history to better un- UH Center For Philippine Stud- Richard Hirata (past-president). docent-led tours. line at: www.hawaiiplanta- derstand the study of early ies and the UH Center For The Board of Directors in- Evans and the board will be tionvillage.org. human life in the Philippines. Southeast Asian Studies.

Public Invited to Film Festival at UH-Manoa April 20 he University of Hawaii- highest award of its kind in As part of the festival, Dr. 3 pm Maynila sa mga Kuko Manoa’s Filipino & Asia. In 1997, he was posthu- Nerissa S. Balce-Cortes, Assis- ng Liwanag T Philippine Literature mously named National Artist tant Professor of Asian Ameri- 5 pm Reception Program will host the Lino for Film by Philippine President can Literature from State 6 pm Insiang Brocka Film Festival on April Fidel V. Ramos. His film University of New York at April 21 20-22, 2009 at Spalding Audi- Jaguar was nominated for the Stony Brook, will deliver a lec- 12 nn Lecture by Dr. Nerissa torium. Palme d’Or at the 1984 Cannes ture entitled “The Artist in a Balce Lino Brocka (1939-1991) Film Festival. Time of Dictatorship: Lino 3 pm Ina, Kapatid, Anak is a critically acclaimed director The film festival aims to Brocka and His Films” on April 6 pm Tinimbang Ka Ngunit best known for films like Tubog reintroduce Brocka as a Filipino 21, 12 noon-1:15 pm at MSB Kulang sa Ginto, Tinimbang Ka Ngunit artist and his vision of Philippine 114. April 22 Kulang, Maynila, sa Mga Kuko society to a new generation of The following films will be Direk Lino Brocka 3 pm Cain at Abel ng Liwanag, Orapronobis, and students and to the community. shown: Maynila sa mga Kuko ng 6 pm Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa Jaguar. In 1985, he received the It will highlight Brocka’s contri- Liwanag (Manila: In the Claws Found Wanting) on April 21; and Ramon Magsaysay Award for butions and artistry as a director of Light) and Insiang on April Cain at Abel and Tatlo, Dalawa, For inquiries, please con- Journalism, Literature and Cre- in portraying various aspects of 20; Ina, Kapatid, Anak (Mother, Isa (Three, Two, One) on April tact Dr. Elynia Mabanglo at ma- ative Communication Arts, the the Filipino experience. Sister, Daughter) and Tinimbang 22. Film showings are at 3 p.m. [email protected] or at ka Ngunit Kulang (Weighed but and 6 p.m. 956-5978. Team Philippines Competes in Hawaii Robotics Contest

team from Philippine simulates conditions on the Science High School moon. Their robots used a spe- A was among 34 teams cial wheel capable of rolling from Hawaii, the mainland and over a nearly frictionless mate- Mexico that competed in the rial called regolith. The objec- FIRST (For Inspiration & tive of the game is to place as Recognition of Science and many moon rocks into their op- Technology) in Hawaii Re- ponents’ trailer within an two gional Robotics Competition, minute time frame. held at the University of Officials from the Philip- Hawaii-Manoa Stan Sheriff pine Consulate General said Center from March 26-28, Larry Labuyo that the performance of Team 2009. tion Institute. “It not only iden- Philippines was on par with The Philippines team, tifies us as Filipinos but gives teams from the international which was the sole entry from impact to the name and purpose community. The winner was be- the Association of Southeast of our participation.” stowed the Chairman’s Asian Nations (ASEAN), Larry Labuyo stands 4-feet Award—the highest honor dubbed their robot “Larry tall and looks more like a given in the regional and final Labuyo” which has a special household appliance on wheels. competitions—and will com- meaning for members. It is equipped with keen eye- pete in the FIRST Champi- “We picked the Filipino sight to “see” its environment onship April 15-18 in Atlanta. word ‘Lagablab’ which means and opponents, along with ad- FIRST is a U.S.-based or- ‘flame’ and ‘Labuyo,’ which vanced software that allows it to ganization founded by inventor refers to a wild native rooster,” move autonomously. Dean Kamen in 1989 aimed at says Ester Ogena, director of The teams engaged in a inspiring young people’s inter- the Philippines Science Educa- game called Lunacy, which est in science and technology. MARCH 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 IMMIGRATION GUIDE Fiancee vs. Wife, Which Is Better? you do not know what "con- dertaken to establish a life to- cano for "cuckolded"). summation" is, like many gether and assume certain du- A young couple was apply- Filipinos, it is the first act of ties and obligations.” Lutwak v. ing for adjustment of status. The sexual intercourse after the United States, 344 U.S. 604, 73 young man expressed concern marriage ceremony. S Ct. 481, 97 L Ed. 593 (1953). that his beautiful mestiza wife By Atty. Emmanuel 4. The parties do not have to It is inhuman to impose a might not be present at the in- Samonte Tipon establish that they cohab- heavier burden on your wife terview. Why? I asked. "She is ited for any length of time and make her fulfill duties and dating her boss at the restau- San Francisco before the visa interview. obligations that you yourself are rant," he tearfully replied. He Bay Area man 5. When the fiancée arrives in unwilling or incapable of ful- admitted that he and his wife called saying that the U.S., the petitioner does filling. had not had sex for some time, he has been read- not have to marry her imme- You should be able to sup- but before she went to work, A ing my immigra- diately. He has 90 days to port your wife without making they had lots of sex. tion columns and make up his mind. Thus he Did you petition for a wife her go to work. That is why the found them funny has 89 days to what one wag so you can have somebody immigration law requires you to (ATTY. TIPON has won all deporta- and interesting. He asked if it described as "test drive" her. work for you? Do you ex- submit an affidavit of support tion cases he handled and obtained was better to go home and During their 89 days of co- pect your wife to work 8 approval of all visa petitions he filed. whereby you agree to support He is from Laoag City. He has a Mas- marry his girl friend and then habitation, the parties can hours a day, travel 2 hours a your wife. If you do not even ter of Laws degree from Yale Law petition for her as a wife or pe- really learn much about each day in heavy traffic from earn enough to file an affidavit School and a Bachelor of Laws degree tition for her as a fiancée. other, and find out their likes your home to her job and of support and need a co-spon- from the University of the Philippines. I thought you were reading and dislikes. There are a back, cook breakfast before sor to file a joint affidavit of He served as an Immigration Officer. leaving for work, cook din- He is co-author of “Immigration Law my columns, I told him. Did number of instances where support, you should be ashamed Service,” an 8-volume practice and you not read that is better to pe- the petitioner found that the ner upon arriving from of yourself. You should not procedure guide for immigration offi- tition for a fiancée than to peti- fiancée failed the "test work, wash the dishes, and even think of marrying. cers and lawyers. He specializes in tion for a wife? Yes, but I drive" and sent her back to engage in passionate love Making your wife work can immigration and criminal defense. Of- wanted to hear it directly from her home country. making before going to fice at 905 Umi St. corner N. King, be perilous to your marriage, es- Suite 201, Honolulu, HI 96819. Tel. you, he replied. 6. If the consul refuses to sleep? pecially if your wife is attrac- (808) 847 1601. Fax (808) 847 1624. issue a fiancée visa, the pe- tive. An 80 something Ilocano E-Mail: [email protected]. Web- Advantages of Petitioning for titioner can marry the fi- If that was your only mo- married a 40 something very at- site: www.ImmigrationService- Fiancee ancée. Of course, there is tive, then your marriage is not tractive Ilocana. When they vis- sUSA.com. Listen to the most bona fide in the same manner interesting and humorous radio pro- 1. It is faster because it is a no guarantee that the consul ited the office after the woman gram on Hawaii radio KNDI 1270 nonimmigrant visa. The will issue a visa to the wife that the marriage is not bona arrived, I asked the woman every Friday 7:30-8:00 AM. This arti- background check is not as who was previously denied fide if the woman married you where she planned to work. She cle is a general overview of the subject extensive as it is for a wife. a fiancée visa. The parties solely for immigration pur- replied that she would only be matter discussed and is not intended as must overcome the grounds poses. As posited by the U.S. legal advice for any specific person or 2. There is less documentation working at home. When I asked situation Neither the writer nor pub- required. The parties do not for the fiancée visa denial. Supreme Court, “The common why, the husband replied: A lisher warrant the completeness or ac- have to submit joint docu- understanding of a marriage . . . young man might see her. I do curacy of the information provided ments to show that there is Advantages of Petitioning for is that the two parties have un- not want to be "torotot" (Ilo- herein at the time of publication.) a bona fide marriage, such Wife as joint income tax returns, 1. The wife does not have to joint bank accounts, joint apply for adjustment of sta- mortgage documents, joint tus. rental agreements, etc. 2. The wife can work immedi- 3. The parties do not have to ately upon arrival. To this ar- establish that the relation- gument, I say: Sin ship was consummated. If verguenza. Shame on you. 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE MARCH 28, 2009 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Waipahu Intermediate Students to Compete in National Conference tudents from Waipahu second video that would inform and honored to be Waipahu In- Intermediate were and persuade students and termediate’s first ever team to S among those who at- adults to join a Career Technol- win this competition,” Ramos tended the Hawaii SkillsUSA ogy Student Organization says. “We were blessed to have Annual Conference & Compe- (CTSO). Teams were given six something like this happen. Our tition, which was held at Shera- hours to film, edit and transfer teamwork, hard work, training ton Waikiki from March 12-13, their finished video to a laptop and perseverance paid off.” 2009. computer that was connected to Two weeks later, advisor Waipahu Intermediate a projector where it could be Renee Blue informed Ramos (Left to Right): Waipahu Intermediate students Sharmaine Tiburcio, Kriz- fielded five teams in the two- shown to the judges. and Leano that they had quali- tel Agpoon, Jenalyn Ramos and Marianne Joy Leano competed in the Hawaii SkillsUSA video production competition. Ramos and Leano will day event. One team entered the The teams from Waipahu fied for the SkillsUSA National represent Hawaii in the SkillsUSA National Competition in Kansas City. General Technology competi- Intermediate overcame several Competition in Kansas City tion, two teams entered the Ca- challenges during the competi- from June 19-27, 2009. Their Sparky Rodriguez, Zoe Tanaka Renee Blue at: reer Technology Challenge, and tion and presented their respec- entry marks the first time that and Chasity ‘Aloha’ Davis for Renee_Blue/WAIPAI/HIDOE for the first time ever, two teams tive videos to the panel of middle school students from helping them to prepare for the @notes.k12.hi.us. entered the Video Production judges. Their scores were based Hawaii will be competing in the competition. SkillsUSA is a national Competition. on presentation, video quality, national event. “Without their motivational nonprofit organization serving Kriztel Agpoon and Shar- editing and other criteria. The “We are glad and proud to words, love, and support, we teachers and high school and maine Tiburcio comprised team following day at the awards have the opportunity to repre- wouldn’t have come this far,” college students who are four, while Jenalyn Ramos part- banquet, Ramos and Leano sent Waipahu Intermediate Ramos says. preparing for careers in trade, nered with Marianne Joy Leano were announced as first place School, Waipahu as a commu- The school is asking the technical and skilled service oc- for team five. Both teams were winners in the video production nity and the State of the community’s assistance in de- cupations, including health oc- the only middle schoolers in the competition. Tiburcio and Kriz- Hawaii,” Ramos says. fraying travel costs for the com- cupations. It has 13,000 school video production competition. tel Agpoon placed fourth. The students thanked advi- petition. If you would like to chapters in 54 state and territo- Their task was to create a 60- “We were very surprised sor Ms. Blue, Edgar Ugale, help, please contact advisor rial associations. Federal Grant to Help State DOE Annual Patriots Track Student Performance Celebration to Honor tate educators will re- Fil-Am Vets ceive a federal grant to- taling over $927,000 to he Hawaii Foodbank will S salute Hawaii’s World develop a statewide data system to track the individual perform- T War II Filipino-Ameri- ances of students over time with can veterans at the 14th Annual the goal of improving their Patriots Celebration. The event achievements in the classroom. is scheduled for July 2, 2009 at The grant will enable the 6 pm at the Hilton Hawaiian Vil- state Department of Education’s lage Coral Ballroom. Office of Information and Veteran groups to be hon- Telecommunications Services ored include the 1st and 2nd Fil- to produce detailed data and ipino Infantry Regiments, analyses for decision-making Philippine Scouts, Guerillas and and to meet requirements of the Abercrombie. “The grant will relying more heavily on the POWs. • $5,000 per Silver Star table “No Child Left Behind Act of enable state educators to im- measurement of educational Funds raised by the gala din- • $2,500 per Bronze Star table 2001.” The grant will fund de- prove their ability to capture achievement through the use of ner will benefit Hawaii Food- velopment of the system soft- and analyze test scores and longitudinal data, which ana- bank’s programs that feed the Individual seats are $200 ware, provide necessary other data over time and to track lyzes data over periods of time. state’s hungry. Guests are en- per person. Sponsorship of hon- technology, address needs in student performance from year Proposed reforms to the No couraged to wear red, white and orees is also available. To in- staff resources and deploy train- to year.” Child Left Behind Act also call blue to demonstrate their patri- quire about sponsorships or ing and support for users of the The State DOE currently for a greater emphasis on longi- otic spirit. advance reservations, contact data system. uses cross-sectional data, which tudinal data to show that student Table prices (all tables seat Tiffany at (808) 836-3600 ext. “The ultimate goal of this provides snapshots of data at achievement is progressing over 10) are the following: 244; events@hawaiifood- grant is to improve the aca- one point in time, to make crit- time, instead of meeting set • $10,000 per Medal of Honor bank.org; or visit www.hawai- demic achievement of our stu- ical decisions. However, a na- benchmarks. table ifoodbank.org. dents,” says U.S. Rep. Neil tional movement in education is Consulate to Hold Day of Valor Ceremony pm at the National Memorial and American prisoners-of-war Cemetery of the Pacific. who died during the infamous he Consul General of the Special guest will be Gilbert Death March. Many were exe- Philippines in Honolulu C. Teodoro, Jr., the Philippines’ cuted by their Japanese captors T is inviting the public to Secretary of National Defense. or left to die. attend the Araw ng Kagitingan The Day of Valor is a na- Please RSVP before April (Day of Valor) ceremony to tional holiday in the Philippines 2 by contacting the Consulate honor the bravery and sacrifices which commemorates the fall of at 595-6316 ext. 223 or 242 or of Fil-Am veterans. The event is Bataan during World War II and via email at: Hon- scheduled for April 6, 2009 at 4 the tens of thousands of Filipino [email protected]. MARCH 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 SOCIETY PAGE

▲ The recent PMAH Inaugural Ball guests representing the community-Contractor Lito ALcantra and other guests ▲ Pharmaceutical representatives Craig ▲ Dr. Cielo Guillermo, Sunada, Ken Thomas and Georgina flanked main entertainer of the by Wayne Oshiro and Dr. Cora Hobbs-Oshiro PMAH Inaugural Ball

▲ Punahou High School Chess Team placed 2nd in the recent Hawaii State Interscholastic Chess Championships held last March 14 at the Windward Community College. Shown here (l to r) are Max Tave, John Henry Iucker, Charles Dean Sonido, (President of Punahou Chess Club), Michael and Mark Flores ▲ Councilman Dr. Duke Bainum dropped by to greet PMAH presi- dent Dr. Celia Ona ▲ Gentlemen wearing "Barong" - Satoru Izutsu, PhD., Bishop Larry Silva, and Jerris Hedges, MD, UH-JABSOM Dean

▲ Drs. Dan and May Ablan, Dory Villafuerte, Drs. Avery Go, ▲Rico and Erlinda Ferrer spending Arnold Villafuerte and Renato de los Santos quality time together in Waikiki

▲ Dr. Wendell Foo, JP Orias, Mrs. Susan Foo and Dr. Fernando V. Ona at the PMAH inauguration

▲ Congratulations to Sandra Sagisi-Moser (seated far right) newly appointed to the Mayor's Administration staff ▲ Happy 30th birthday for Glory Jane Ader (center) for Keck College of Medicine, ▲ La Salle Filipiniana Dance Co. University of Southern California (USC) performed at the Hawaii Convention (joined here by her classmates) Center during the Honolulu Festival recently 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE MARCH 28, 2009 PHILIPPINE NEWS PNPA Topnotcher: Public Service Knows No Gender AMP CASTAÑEDA, Silang, Cavite, Philippines – “Public C service knows no gender,” this year’s topnotcher at the Philippine Na- tional Police Academy (PNPA) said in her valedictory speech. Inspector Roan Marie Bascugin graduated valedictorian of the 304- strong, male-dominated class of PNPA- Kaisang Bisig and will join the Philippine National Police (PNP), which is also a male-dominated organization. “All men and women in service to the people are driven by the same pas- Class valedictorian Roan Marie Bascugin sion to lead by serving others. Giving stands at attention during the 30th com- mencement exercises at the Philippine Na- ourselves in our profession knows no tional Police Academy in Silang, Cavite bounds. Whatever bureau we may be in, yesterday. Manny Marcelo we are bound by the same oath.” Bascugin also thanked President Ar- want is to have good, efficient and ef- royo, who was the guest of honor and fective leaders and I am proud to say speaker at the graduation ceremony here, that in front of you are 304 adept and “for being a good model and inspira- virtuous leaders. With more training and tion.” schooling, we shall work our way up to- “You are the epitome of a strong- wards the realization of our shared vi- willed woman in the service of the peo- sion – peace.” ple. The traits you have manifested in In an earlier interview, Bascugin, leading the nation inspired me to aim for daughter of Superintendent Rustico greater heights,” said Bascugin. Bascugin, currently assigned to the Po- The valedictorian, one of the 266 lice Community Relations Group at PNPA graduates to join the PNP, said Camp Crame, said she would be as- “achieving this coveted plum proves that signed to Central Luzon Police Regional through hard work and perseverance, Office (Region 3). women are also capable of doing and Meanwhile, Interior and Local Gov- achieving things that men have done be- ernment Secretary Ronaldo Puno said fore.” the DILG and the PNP have been trying Addressing the President, Bascugin to discipline members of the police said, “I also understand that what you force. (www.philstar.com) International Labor Organization: 90 Million New Jobs needed ANILA, Philippines - Nearly 90 on average at 1.7 percent. million jobs are needed to ab- The International Monetary Fund M sorb the new entrants in the (IMF) earlier called for stimulus plans in labor market and cut short the ongoing the order of 2 percent of GDP (gross do- global financial and job crisis, the Interna- mestic product) in response to the crisis. tional Labor Organization (ILO) reported The ILO survey also found that the yesterday. stimulus packages lean heavily toward fi- In a report titled the “Financial and nancial bailouts and tax cuts instead of job Economic Crisis: A Decent Work Re- creation and social protection and noted sponse,” the ILO said close to 90 million that on average, fiscal stimulus packages new jobs are needed up to 2010 to avoid a for the real economy are five times smaller prolonged jobs gap. than financial bailout packages. ILO Director-General Juan Somavia “Only half of the countries examined said governments also need to implement a have announced labor market initiatives “global jobs pact” to prevent the severe job and among those, the resources allocated to crisis that could lead to a massive increase these measures are relatively limited,” said in unemployment and poverty. Raymond Torres, Director of the ILO’s In- “If stimulus efforts are delayed, the stitute of Labor Studies. jobs crisis will be prolonged and employ- The report also said that infrastructure ment may only start to recover by 2011,” programs do not adequately take into ac- Somavia said. count the need to reinforce the existing ca- In earlier financial crises, Somavia said pacity of businesses and skills supply – so the labor market recovered only 4 to 5 that part of the infrastructure spending years after the economic recovery. may result in higher prices, rather than At this time, Somavia said, the inter- higher production and jobs; some tax cuts national coordination to tackle the crisis is will end in higher savings rather than weak. higher demand, output and jobs; and little A study by the ILO among 32 member is done to help youth and other vulnerable countries showed that stimulus plans stand groups. (www.philstar.com) MARCH 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS

DPWH Executives in World Bank The second part of the NRIMP-1 covers the rehabilita- tion of the Kabankalan-Basay/ Mess Face Raps - Ombudsman San Enrique-Vallehermoso By Michael Punongbayan/ However, the World Bank tive of alleged bid-rigging. Road Hinobaan-Basay/La Thursday, March 26, 2009 refused their request, he added. Graft investigators found Castellana-Canlaon Section The joint probe with the sufficient documentary evidence Contract Package or CW-RU- ANILA, Philippines NBI will have to again call on to show that a violation of the 1.6, which was later split into — Former secretary the witnesses and have them tes- Procurement Law has been com- two projects as CW-RU-1.6A M Florante Soriquez tify on Mr. Arroyo’s supposed mitted, he added. and CW-RU-1.6B. and 16 other officials of the De- involvement in the anomaly, as All 17 DPWH officials are For CW-RU-1.6A, a bid- partment of Public Works and well as other government offi- being charged for approving bids ding was held on Aug. 8, 2006 Highways (DPWH) are facing cials mentioned in the Senate that went beyond the approved wherein the BAC recom- budget of the $150-million Na- Assistant Ombudsman mended that the project be charges of violating the Anti- hearings, he said. Mark Jalandoni Graft and Corrupt Practices Act Jalandoni said Soriquez, tional Road Improvement and awarded to the China Road and and other offenses after the Of- now a DPWH undersecretary, Management Project-Phase 1, tion of the Philippines and the Bridge Corporation which had fice of the Ombudsman found leads the list of officials who are Jalandoni said. Philippine Construction Associ- a bid that was 13.38 percent documentary evidence linking being charged for grave miscon- Charged with Soriquez were ation. higher than the ABC of them to alleged anomalous bid- duct, dishonesty, conduct preju- Undersecretary Manuel Bonoan Part of the World Bank- P682,396,537.65, according to dings for World Bank-funded dicial to the interest of the as chairman of the Bids and funded project covers the reha- graft investigators. road projects. service, and neglect of duty Awards Committee (BAC) for bilitation of the For CW-RU-1.6B, a bid- Assistant Ombudsman based on provisions of the Anti- Visayas and Mindanao projects; Marihatag-Barobo/Tagbina- ding was also held wherein the Mark Jalandoni told The STAR Graft and Corrupt Practices Act BAC Assistant Secretaries Hinatuan section of the Suri- BAC recommended that the the anti-graft agency and the Na- and the Code of Conduct and Bashir D. Rasuman, Salvador gao-Davao Coastal Road project be awarded to China tional Bureau of Investigation Ethical Standards for Govern- Pleyto, Juanito Abergas as BAC Contract Package, according to Wuyi Co. Ltd., which again had (NBI) will jointly probe alleged ment Officials and Employees members; Mocamad M. Raki-in Jalandoni. a bid that was 16.85 percent collusion between private con- before the Office of the Om- Sr., as Vice Chairman for the A bidding was held on Nov. higher than the ABC worth tractors and government officials budsman’s Preliminary Investi- Mindanao area; and Rafel C. 20, 2002 wherein the BAC rec- P640,574,987.79. in the supposed anomaly. gation and Administrative Yabut as Vice Chairman for Op- ommended the awarding of the Ombudsman Merceditas The investigation of their Adjudication and Monitoring erations for Area III. project to China Geo Engineer- Gutierrez was not present dur- Field Investigation Office (FIO) Office. The anti-graft agency’s in- ing Corporation which had a bid ing yesterday’s presentation of covers only the first phase of the Soriquez, as acting DPWH vestigators also found sufficient that was 15.59 percent higher the initial findings on the World fact-finding process since the secretary when the biddings grounds to charge BAC mem- than the approved budget for Bank case as she was allegedly Office of the Ombudsman does were held, should have rejected bers Emerson L. Benitez, who is the contract (ABC) worth out attending to other matters. not have jurisdiction over private all bids that went beyond the ap- also a Project Manager III and P967,012,362.15. (www.philstar.com) contractors, he added. proved budget for the contract, head of the BAC-Technical Jalandoni said First Gentle- he added. Working Group; Baliame P. Ma- man Jose Miguel Arroyo was The strongest evidence mainte, project director of the In- implicated in the alleged bid-rig- against the respondents are doc- ternational Bank for ging in a World Bank report umented bidding records that Reconstruction and Develop- based on alleged interviews with show supposed irregularities or ment-Project Management Of- unnamed witnesses. anomalies in the process, he fice (IBRD-PMO); Lope S. Mr. Arroyo can only be said. Adriano, the project director of probed based on the testimonies Jalandoni said the World the IBRB-PMO; lawyer Joel I of private contractors in the Sen- Bank rejected all three winning Jacob, officer-in-charge (OIC) of ate hearings since the witnesses bidders due to findings that the the legal service; Camilo G. were never named, and the re- detailed analysis of the original Foronda, OIC of the Comptrol- port was confidential, he added. bids themselves reveal clear pat- lership and Financial Manage- Jalandoni said their FIO terns of collusions among the ment Services; Director Walter tried to make use of the copies of bidders, and that in all three oc- R. Ocampo of the Bureau of the testimonies sent to them by casions, the lowest bids are Construction; and Florencio I. the Senate by asking the World some 15 percent higher than the Aricheta, a representative of the Bank to authenticate them. estimate cost, which is indica- National Constructors Associa- NPA Still RP's Biggest Threat duction of the number of guer- - Army Chief rilla fronts because at the start By James Mananghaya / of the year they have 87,” AFP Thursday, March 26, 2009 spokesman Lt. Col. Ernesto ANILA, Philippines Torres said. — Forty years run- At the end of 2008, Torres M ning and the commu- Ibrado stressed the military said the NPA was left with 62 nist New People’s Army (NPA) would meet its target to down- guerrilla fronts. remains the country’s biggest grade the NPA to an inconse- “So we can say now that we security threat, Army chief Lt. quential level by the 2010 are hitting the communist ter- Gen. Victor Ibrado said. deadline set by President Arroyo. rorist movement simultaneously “But we are confident that The Armed Forces of the in their political and military we are slowly able to reduce the Philippines (AFP) earlier an- components,” Torres said. strength of the firearms and nounced that military operations He said that for the past membership (of the NPA) and against the NPA during the past year, the military reduced the we are optimistic that we can year had produced significant re- NPA’s manpower strength by really bring them down to an in- sults in downgrading the rebel nine percent from 5,760 to significant level by the end of group’s firepower and influence. 5,239 at the end of last year. 2010,” he said. “Most significant is the re- (www.philstar.com) 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE MARCH 28, 2009 PHILIPPINE NEWS Puno Defends PNP Probe of Estrada, Hatton Scoffs at Binay Pacman's Money Shot

By Cecile Suerte Felipe/ By Abac Cordero/ “I’m a lot better. I’m taking Friday, March 27, 2009 Friday, March 27, 2009 shots moving the head, jabbing. ANILA, Philippines ANILA, Philippines I think the tape they’ve been - Interior and Local - Ricky Hatton, still watching, they’ve been watch- M Government Secre- M heavy at 154 pounds ing the old Ricky Hatton. So tary Ronaldo Puno defended with just over 30 days before they have to work,” said Hatton. yesterday a move by the the fight, laughed off claims The 30-year-old British is Philippine National Police made by Manny Pacquiao’s the reigning IBO light-welter- (PNP) to investigate the group trainer, Freddie Roach, that the weight champion, and Pacquiao of former President Joseph British champ has a weak chin. will try to take it away from Estrada and Makati Mayor Je- charges against Estrada. had to form a task force just to “Keep talking,” said Hatton him, and emerge as one of the jomar Binay for parading in a Verzosa said the gun, investigate him and Estrada for before bursting into laughter, as very few fighters to win five ti- World War II jeep mounted which Binay claimed to be a gun-toting when the jeep had reported by ABS-CBN which tles in different weight classes. with a 50-caliber machine gun replica, has been impounded always been parked in front of has a man, bureau chief Danny Hatton’s trainer, Floyd replica last March 4. by the Central Visayas Police the Carmen, Cebu police sta- Buenafe, in London trying to Mayweather Sr., has some word He said not everybody Office in Cebu for further in- tion. get and deliver the latest from war going on against Roach. knows that the machine gun vestigation. San Juan Mayor JV the Hatton camp. He’s went at it, when Hatton was a toy, and the sight of it Puno said the main issue is Ejercito said the PNP is perse- A few days ago, Roach said opened the doors to his Man- alarmed some people. if the gun is “a functioning 50- cuting his father. “The Arroyo Pacquiao would go for the Hat- chester training camp to the “It was somebody’s idea of caliber machine gun, we have (administration) is acting like a ton’s chin and hope to put their media Wednesday. a bad joke. Putting that gun to… confiscate it.” criminal syndicate using the May 2 showdown in Las Vegas “I think that Ricky has bet- there should not be done,” “But if it is not, they should PNP and the (military) as its to an early end. ter skills. Ricky will be backing Puno said. have painted it to make it clear hitmen,” he said. “We’re going for his chin. the Pacman up against the ropes PNP chief Director Gen- that it is just a toy. The point Ejercito said Estrada re- That’s the money shot,” said or in the corner, he’ll (Pac- eral Jesus Verzosa said the there is it is not something we mains a strong contender for the Roach. quiao) be having a lot of prob- PNP is investigating the possi- can trivialize,” he said. opposition in the 2010 presi- But Hatton doesn’t think lems right there,” he said. bility of filing gun-toting Binay asked why the PNP dential polls. (www.philstar.com) it’s going to happen. (www.philstar.com) Chinese Chemist's Safehouse Raided in Makati

By Michael Punongbayan/ A Chinese national who is separate raids in Manila, subur- death penalty in China,” he said Thursday, March 26, 2009 allegedly a top illegal drug ban Quezon City and Cainta of the Chinese traffickers. The maker for a criminal gang has since last week. Police disman- Philippines has abolished the ANILA, Philippines been arrested, the country’s anti- tled four clandestine drug labo- death penalty. — Anti-narcotics drug chief said Tuesday. ratories and seized at least $4.2 The country’s illegal drugs M agents of the Police arrested Cai Xihe on million worth of methampheta- trade is worth an estimated $6.3 Philippine Drug Enforcement Friday in a clandestine metham- mine hydrochloride, popularly billion to $8.4 billion yearly, Agency (PDEA) and operatives phetamine laboratory in Cainta known as shabu, he said. Santiago said earlier this year. of the National Capital Region town east of Manila, said Dion- He said Cai was a member Last month, a US State De- Police Office (NCRPO) raided isio Santiago, head of the Philip- of a Chinese triad, a mafia-like partment report said the Philip- another house in Makati City pine Drug Enforcement Agency. criminal gang. “We have dealt pines continues to face an Chief PDEA Dionisio Santiago Tuesday night where chemicals Santiago said Cai was another crippling blow to the op- “immense” drug problem de- used in making shabu were among seven Chinese drug mak- erations of drug-trafficking syn- spite efforts to disrupt major sketchy in light of PDEA’s claim again found. ers who have been arrested in dicates operating in the country trafficking syndicates and dis- that it was not the lead operating with the arrest of Cai Xihe, a mantle clandestine labs. unit that conducted the raid. Chinese triad master chemist,” Corruption among law en- The Chinese national is said Santiago said. He said Cai is forcers and officials and vast to be holding a ranking position wanted by the China National stretches of unpatrolled coastline in the triad as based on a tattoo Narcotics Control Commission, make the country an attractive on his right hand’s middle finger which has demanded his depor- narcotics source and transship- and how he is also wanted by the tation. ment point. China National Narcotics Con- “They are afraid of being As of press time, other de- trol Commission. – With AP deported because they face the tails of the operation remained (www.philstar.com) MARCH 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES H-1B Filing Reminders a labor condition application ing. The employment start date and thus “earned” the degree, a main in the U.S. pending the ad- (LCA) from the U.S. Depart- on the I-129 form petition for H- statement or documentation by judication of the H-1B petition ment of Labor must be obtained 1B will however be October 1, the authorized school official/s and change of status request. first. 2009, which is six months from may be presented. Only author- The documents must be ac- The LCA certifies that the April 1. The expiration date for ized school officials qualified to companied by proper filing fees By Reuben S. Seguritan employer will pay the prospec- employment indicated on both give this information may pro- including the base fee of tive employee the actual wage the LCA and the I-129 should vide this statement. $320.00, ACWIA fee of $750 or lthough the U.S. given to similarly employed in- jibe and not be more than three An employer cannot file $1,500 (as applicable), fraud fee economic down- dividuals or the prevailing age, (3) years from the start date in- multiple petitions for the same of $500.00 and optional pre- turn and the new H- whichever is higher; that the dicated on the LCA. H-1B worker. This will result in mium processing fee of $1,000. 1B restrictions working conditions of similarly The documentation for the the denial and forfeiture of the The USCIS prefers separate A imposed on recipi- employed U.S. workers will not petition must show that the filing fees. However, related checks. Incorrect fees may re- ents of economic be adversely affected; and that alien-worker is qualified for the employers (principal and sub- sult in denial of the petition. stimulus funds would probably there is no strike or lock-out at specialty occupation and the par- sidiary or affiliate) may file dif- A request for premium pro- lead to less H-1B petitions this the worksite or the occupation ticular job offered by showing ferent petitions for the same cessing will not increase an ap- year, employers should play it for which the foreign worker is that he/she has earned the appro- worker for different positions as plicant’s chance to be included safe by filing on April 1. sought to be hired. There are ad- priate academic degree in the long as the petitions are based on in the quota. But it will make In the past years, the annual ditional attestations required by field of work or a combination of a legitimate business need, and the notification of his/her selec- H-1B quota was reached on the the stimulus bill. education and experience equiv- they can prove that the worker is tion faster. first day of filing. If this hap- If the employer has to file alent to that degree. qualified for these positions. pens again, all properly filed pe- the LCA before April 1, he/she If the degree has not yet F-1 students whose status REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been practicing law for over 30 years. For titions will be subjected to a has to make sure that the em- been conferred but the benefici- will expire before October 1, further information, you may call him random selection “lottery”. ployment start date on the LCA ary can show that he/she has which is the start of the 2010 fis- at (212) 695 5281 or log on to his web- To petition an H-1B worker, will be six months from its fil- completed all the requirements cal year, will be allowed to re- site at www.seguritan.com MAINLAND NEWS Columbia University and parale- New York Times Awards Fil-Am Teachers gal training at the Center for Im- migrant Rights. The courses paid wo Filipino-American sistently gone above and beyond ESL courses in various adult ed- Tebio started his English- off when he started integrating teachers were recently the call of duty to help students ucation programs. Overall, Par- language career in the Philip- them into his ESL curriculum. T honored as the New learn English and to develop the reno’s teaching career has pines at the International His says that his students at York Times 2009 English for skills needed to succeed in their spanned 40 years. While she has Catholic Migration Commis- the Catholic Charities of Brook- Speakers of Other Languages new lives in the U.S. received seven previous awards sion. He earned his Master’s de- lyn and Queens are his “inspira- (ESOL) Teacher of the Year Parreno arrived in the U.S. for excellence in teaching, the gree in management at the tion and sunshine of my life in Awardees. in 1986 as an exchange teacher New York Times award is the University of the Philippines. He this part of the world.” (Good The two are Rosemarie E. scholar at Northern Illinois Uni- most prestigious. also took life skills training at News Pilipinas) Parreno, an ESL continuing ed- versity. She was an ESL ucation teacher at Hostos Com- teacher/supervisor for five years munity College, and Nestor at the International Catholic Mi- Villamil Tebio, an instructor and gration Commission, a U.S.- program manager at Catholic funded organization for refugees Charities of Brooklyn and bound for America. She started Queens. teaching ESOL from her love of Now in its third year, the culture and languages. ESOL Awards Program recog- In New York City, she has nizes instructors who have con- spent the past 22 years teaching Pacquiao Named 2008 Fighter of the Year he awards keep piling up three different weight classes in for Manny Pacquiao. 2008. He began in March by T Last week, he was named winning his rematch against the 2008 Fighter of the Year by Juan Manuel Marquez. Pacqi- the Boxing Writers Association uao moved up to lightweight in of America (BWAA). June and stopped champion The BWAA has been be- David Diaz in nine rounds. stowing honors upon the sport’s Then Pacquiao moved up to best athletes, trainers and other welterweright to thoroughly de- participants since the 1930s. Pac- feat Oscar De La Hoya in De- quiao last won the award in cember. 2006. His cornerman, Freddie Pacquiao will be honored Roach, was voted trainer of the along with other recipients at the year—the third time he has won 84th Boxing Writers Association the award. of America’s annual awards din- The southpaw from Gen- ner, scheduled for June 12, 2009. eral Santos City is considered Next up for Pacquiao is a by many as the best fighter May 2, 2009 bout against British pound-for-pound in the world. fighter Ricky Hatton. (Good News Pacquiao won three times in Pilipinas) 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE MARCH 28, 2009 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE DAYASADAS Tallopuolo ket Walon Ti Tawenmo Iha! Adda met laengen Naaramidan? tungpal ti gandatna nga agilibro agdama ken masakbayan. Ga- kadagiti gapuanan dagiti man- puanan ti pluma ti rumbeng nga nurat. Mataginayon ti tradision ipakita dagiti sumusurat ta isu ti ken kultura babaen kadagiti nakaisangratanna. ni Pacita Saludes Drama a maisurat ken maiyakto Urayen dagiti sumarsaruno inawen a selebraran iti entablado babaen ti kabaelan a maipadamag a maibunga ti GH ti Gumil Hawaii ti dagiti tignay dagiti dramatista. babaen ti lunggalong dagiti anibersariona. Pe- Tallo pulo ken liman a drama ti sumaruno ken agdama a man- brero 28, 2009 ti naipabuyan ti Gumil Hawaii a gur-urnos ti Gumil Hawaii. kultural festibal ti nakaray-awan dagiti nagbuya. “Kunaen a ti lua ti pluma ti T maikatallopulo ket Ni Dr. Ariel Agcaoili ti makaigawid kadagiti aramid ken walo a nangisurat ti drama a naipabuya pampanunut dagiti mannurat a panagtawenmo GH. Sabali a idtoy a panag-anibersario ti GH. mataginayon para iti masak- wagas. Sabali a disso ti Pagoda Napauluan ti RUK-AT ken isu Aw-awaten ni Mrs. Pacita Saludes ti plake a pammadayaw ti panangor- bayan”. Hotel International Ballroom ti met laeng iti director. Nagake- ganisarna ti Gumil Hawaii a maselselebraran ken maitultuloy agingga ita Gumil Hawaii natangig ken nangiyawatan ni Mrs. Perlita man dagiti uma-akto ti GH. 38 a napalabas a tawen. Manipud kada Dr. Belinda Aquino, Cirvilina naragsak ta adu ti nariingna a Longboy ken Presidente ti Gumil Hawaii Tapec Sadorra ti koronana a Makapnek ti rikna ti rikna, pampanunot ken kabaelan Mrs. GH 2008 a kaduana da panagkanta da Lydia Abaho ken Pangulo iti GH tallopulo ket pine Consulate iti Honolulu. tapno surotenda ti tugot na Rita Sagucio, Remy Baclig ken Julie Dosco. Naganaygay ken lima a tawen (35 years). Libro a Impanamnama ti organizer babaen kadagiti iyusuatda a kas Vangie Somera iti reyna 2009 ni naurnos ti panagsasaruno ti pro- naglaon iti napaspasamak iti nga ad-adu pay a bunga (dagiti sarignit ti nasneban nga isip a Mrs Gloria Raquedan, reyna ti grama babaen ti natarabit a ummona a dekada, maikadua a libro ti aramiden dagiti Gumil- kayatna na met nga ipakita a 2009 Mrs. GH a kaduana da nangiwanwan (Master of Cere- dekada, maikatlo a dekada ken ians iti Hawaii). namnamsek dagiti busel a mang- Melita Basconcillo, Mrs. Daniw monies) ni Mr. Julius Soria. ti libro a naglaon dagiti sinu- Kalikagum ti organizer ti dayas ti law-ang dagiti “ku- ken Mrs. Emma dela Cruz, Mrs. Naiyawat met ti plake a ratna ti Author a naipabuyan ti ad-adu pay a bunga nga intalnag mukur-it” (mannurat). Ipakita Nobela. manayon a pammadayaw iti GH a pinauluan ti author ti dagiti Mannurat ti GH ken kasta dagiti maaramidan. Dagita ti Ni Cirvilina Longboy pres- nangirugi kadagiti amin nga ar- “Gapu ta patpatgenka”. In- met ti Annak Ti Kailokuan Iti tawid a maibati para masakbayan. idente ti OFCC ti kadua ni Per- aramiden ti Gumil Hawaii (or- yaawatna kenni Consul Paul Amerika nga ibagbagnosna. Good Luck Gumilians! Ma- lita a nangisaad ti korona ni Mrs ganizer idi Enero 16, 1971). Cortez para iti Libraria ti Philip- Masapul a makita ken ipakita ti nipud iti Dumadayasadas. GH 2009. Da Lynn Gutierrez Inrugi ni Pacita Cabulera ken Consul Paul Cortez ti Saludes maysa kadagiti organ- GLOBAL NEWS nangisaad ti korona ni Melita isasion ti Gumil Filipinas idi Basconcillo. Napusek ti Inter- 1968 isiay Baguio City a Filipino Seamen Boost Japan’s national Ballroom. Nabuya dita nagsapataanda nga immuna nga ti nadumaduma a salsala ma- opisyales ti Gumil a nagsapata Filipino workers (OFWs) sector nipud kadagiti sumasala ti isiay Malacanang. Maritime Industry and have consistently been a komonidad. Kasta met dagiti Naggappu ti pammadayaw ilipino seamen are world- Economic Cooperation Com- major source of dollar remit- kumakanta a nangiparang ti iti GH babaen ken Presidente class and over 70 percent mittee (JPECC). tances that have for years Kultura ni Ilokano. Brigido Daproza ken Dr. Ariel F of Japanese maritime op- Komatsu, Ltd. has done boosted the Philippines econ- Addan nasurok a tallogasut Agcaoili iti UH. Inyawat da Dr. erations are now manned by Fil- business in the Philippines for omy. ti babbalasang ken nataengan ti Belinda Aquino, Cirvilina Long- ipinos, according to an executive several decades. According to Doris nangtultulong ken nangpan- boy ken Lilia Santiago. of a world leading company that Hagiwara says nearly all Magsaysay-Ho, president and gayed ti biag ti GH manipud idi Indatag met ti advisor Pacita manufactures and distributes major Japanese shipping compa- chief executive officer of naorganisar idi Enero 1971. Cabulera Saludes dagiti gapua- construction and mining equip- nies have opened maritime crew Magsaysay Maritime Corpora- Isuda ti nangted tulong a nangi- nan ti GH iti panagpaayna a kas ment, utilities and industrial ma- training facilities in the Philip- tion, there are over 28,000 Fil- chineries. pines in hopes of hiring highly ipinos currently working on “Japanese maritime ship- qualified Filipino sailors. As ev- Japanese ships who remitted ping operations now rely on Fil- idence of Japan’s trust and con- over more than 3 billion dollars ipino sailors for about 70 percent fidence in Filipino seamen, last year. of their crewmembers,” says many have been promoted to of- Over 200,000 Filipinos cur- Toshitaka Hagiwara, senior ad- ficers, chief engineers and other rently live in Japan, which has visor of Komatsu Ltd., who management level positions. widely opened its doors to Fil- spoke at the recent 28th joint Filipino seamen comprise a ipino nurses and caregivers. meeting of the Japan-Philippines major segment of the overseas (Good News Pilipinas) MARCH 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 15 CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS DIRECTORY MOBILE DJ, BAND, PHOTOGRAPHER AND DISHWASHER/PREP COOK POSITION, VIDEO KARAOKE, HULA, SOUNDS Monday-Saturday *am -3pm. Duties: Wash dishes, cook rice, cut meat, cut AVAILABLE call 808-382-9495 vegetables VARIOUS OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT Starting $7.00 cash paid weekly. Call Lendy at 845-4564 Located in Waipahu. Call 678-8930 for details. NON-MEDICAL CAREGIVERS WANTED I NEED HELP In-house training program for non-certified candidates. CNA & HHA welcomed. Elder care/domestic, in exchange for room in my Part time and full time positions available. Ewa home.Must be reliable /female. Contact: Lynn at Aloha Home Care Services Please contact Lynn at 271-0885 Phone: 271-0885 WANTED YARDMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITERS WANTED Looking for a yardman to work at my Nuuanu Experience preferred, Please submit writing home. Exchange for a free room including utili- samples or published works and resume to ties. Call 531-7377 [email protected]

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FEBRUARY TO AUGUST— cation form. sulate grounds — “Araw ng Overseas Absentee Voting Kalayaan” (Independence Registration for Filipino citi- APRIL 6TH, 4pm, at the Na- Day) and another activity at zens who wish to vote in the tional Memorial Cemetery of 6:30 pm. presidential elections in May the Pacific, Punchbowl — 2010. Registrants may come “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Day of JULY 10-14TH — Ambassa- to the Consulate in person Valor) dors and Consul Generals with their Philippine pass- Tour to the Philippines, a spe- ports to accomplish the appli- JUNE 12, 8:30am, at the con- cial package tour for the public. REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY CALENDAR UH ILOKANO LANGUAGE AND TIMPUYOG AND ILOKANO BA at 375 0828 for more details LITERATURE PROGRAM AND THE SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET / TIMPUYOG STUDENT ORGANIZA- FRIDAY FILIPINO CHAMBER TIONÊS ILOCANO DRAMA AND May 8, 2009 ● Hale Koa Hotel, OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII SONG / SATURDAY Waikiki Ballroom ● For tickects INSTALLATION BANQUET April 11, 2009 ● 9:30am - and more information, call Dr. / SATURDAY 1:30pm ● UHM Art Auditorium Aurelio Agcaoili at 956-8405 or July 11, 2009 ● 6 pm. ● Hilton ● Free admission. Call Dr. Au- Julius Soria at 956-2226 Hawaiian Village ● Call Rose relio Agcaoili at 956-8405 or Mendoza at 371-3902 or Ben- Julius Soria at 956-2226 FILIPINO FIESTA, PARADE AND nett Evangelista at 398-5988 SANTACRUZAN / SATURDAY 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO FILM May 9, 2009 ● All day starting BATAAN CATALINA 79TH AN- FESTIVAL at 8 am. ● For inquiries, call Fil- NIVERSARY CELEBRATION/SAT- April 10-18, 2009 ● Doris Com Center at 680-0451 URDAY Duke Theatre ● For more in- July 25, 2009 ● For more in- formation, contact 532-8700 or ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY PROJECT / formation, send email at jun- go online at www.honolulua- SATURDAY [email protected] cademy.org June 13, 2009 ● 9:30 am - 1:30 pm ● Likelike Highway & VISAYAN CENTENNIAL PAMPANGA CIRCLE OF HAWAII Kalihi Street ● Contact Lina EVENTS EASTER POTLUCK / SUNDAY Longboy at 375 0828 April 12, 2009 ● Doris Duke VISAYAN CENTENNIAL FIESTA Theatre ● 11 am to 4 pm ● A- GOLDEN JUBILEE MISS OAHU May 2009 ● Lanai Frame Cavana Marina, Pearl FILIPINA PAGEANT / SATURDAY Harbor ● For information June 13, 2009 ● Pacific VISAYAN CENTENNIAL TOUR please call 683-3131 Beach Hotel ● Contact Lina May 15 - June 3, 2009 ● Longboy at 375 0828 (Iloilo, Cebu and Davao) OAHU FILIPINO COMMUNITY Philippines COUNCIL (OFCC) GOLF TOURNA- OFCC GOLDEN PRESIDENT'S MENT / SATURDAY BALL/ FRIDAY VISAYAN CENTENNIAL AWARDS April 15, 2009 ● Kapolei Golf June 26, 2009 ● Hilton Hawai- GALA / SUNDAY CARS FOR SALE Course ● Contact Lina Long- ina Village Hotel, Tapa Ball- July 19, 2009 ● 6 pm. ● Hale boy at 375 0828 for more in- room ● Contact Lina Longboy Koa Hotel, Waikiki formation at 375 0828 COVO STATEWIDE CONVENTION DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF OAHU FILIPINO COMMUNITY AND CENTENNIAL GALA LAOAG ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF COUNCIL (OFCC) ANNUAL August 2009 ● Kona Big Island HAWAI'I (DWCLCAAH), CONVENTION/ SATURDAY 1ST INTÊL GRAND REUNION June 27, 2009 ● Hilton Hawaiian For more information, send May 2, 2009 ● Hilton Hawaiian Village ● Contact Lina Longboy email at [email protected] Village Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii ● For more information E-MAIL YOUR NEWS RELEASES, call Jesse Pascual at 225-3388 ORGANIZATION NEWS AND or Fe Velasco at 2227436; COMMUNITY EVENTS TO Amado Yoro 699-9814 [email protected]. 16 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE MARCH 28, 2009