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Despite polls, business execs optimistic about 2016 Rappler.com | MANILA, 4/7/2016 – As the impending Poe confi rms husband's US Air elections loom large over the economy, leaders of the country's Force service, says it's a non-issue largest fi rms are optimistic that GMA News | CATARMAN, had studied in military schools in 2016 growth will be better than 4/7/2016 — Senator Grace Poe the US. last year's. on Thursday confi rmed that her “Hindi Army, Air Force. At Results of the Makati Business husband, Neil Llamanzares, had hindi rin yun tinatago,” the Club (MBC) 2016 First Semester served in the United States Air senator told reporters when asked Executive Outlook Survey, re- Force. about her husband’s stint as a US leased by the MBC on Thursday, The independent presidential serviceman. April 7, showed that 52% of the candidate, however, said that “Hindi ko alam kung bakit issue senior business executives polled Llamanzares is a natural born ‘yan. Unang-una, ang asawa ko, &IXIP expect the country's economic Filipino, whose loyalty remains natural born Filipino citizen. growth this year to be higher than with the Philippines. Nandoon siya pero isipin niyo  last year's GDP growth of 5.8%. Poe said she could not see why no, Air Force. Ang ating naging At least 39% foresee that the her husband's military back- Pangulo na si FVR (Ramos’ ini- 2015 GDP growth will be sus- ground should be an issue since tials), nag-West Point. Ilang taon tained, while 9% project lower there were also prominent Fili- siya doon. Roilo Golez, (former) GDP growth for 2016. pino politicians, such as former congressman, nag-Annapolis 2YXW MBC members' top priorities for President Fidel V. Ramos, who ( Continued on page 8 ) the next administration are: Infrastructure (57.75% of the respondents included this issue in PH microsatellite Diwata-1 their list) Corruption (40.85% of the reaches Int'l Space Station respondents included this issue in Rappler.com | MANILA, to support dozens of science and their list) From the book, “Betel Nuts & Other Stories” By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Peace and Order (32.39% of the 3/28/2016 – The Philippines' fi rst research probes. microsatellite, the Diwata-1, has Cygnus was captured by the “Huwag kayong maingay at baka mapansin tayo ng lolo (Don’t be noisy. Grandpa might notice respondents included this issue in fi nally reached the International space station's robotic arm, us),” Borobot told his cousins Rey and Pabling. their list) Space Station (ISS) Saturday, operated by crew members, and Other notable issues identifi ed March 26. guided into its berthing port. It was 1955 and they were all eight years old. They were climbing the tamarind tree in front of include the following, in no par- Diwata-1 is part of the payload The operation was over by 1452 their grandparent’s house on Pepin Street in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. ticular order: poverty, job genera- of the unmanned cargo ship Cyg- GMT. Borobot was about to grab a single fruit off the branch when a stone fl ew by his hand. Their tion, agriculture, and education, nus, which successfully docked "Our fl exible Cygnus spacecraft grandfather,Lolo (Grandpa) Ambo, was shooting at them with his slingshot. He scampered down, among others. The survey was at the ISS on Saturday, NASA has a lot of work left to do. Fol- warning his cousins. conducted among MBC members partner Orbital ATK said. lowing its stay at the ISS, and for “Dali, tinitirador tayo (Hurry, he’s hitting us).” from February 2 to March 16 of Cygnus, which blasted off Tues- the fi rst time, we will undertake 3 Pabling, who was climbing below Borobot, fell to the ground. Rey, in his haste, stepped on Boro- this year. day, March 22, on the resupply experiments onboard the un- bot’s head. Once his feet hit the ground, Borobot ran away as fast as he could with Rey closely On consumer prices, 51% run, was carrying 7,900 pounds manned spacecraft," said Frank behind. Pabling, who was chubby and heavy, managed to stagger up and followed them. expect the country's infl ation this (3.6 metric tons) of supplies to Culbertson, president of Orbital year to be higher than last year's the station for the ISS crew of 6 ATK's Space Systems Group. ( Continued on page 6 ) average rate of 1.4%. On the astronauts, as well as components ( Continued on page 13 ) other hand, 41% expect infl ation to stay at the same rate, while 8% project it to be lower in 2016. #PinoyPride: Fil-Am sociologist Forbes lists Mijeno, Munoz in Asia’s leading On interest rates, 51% of the respondents foresee a lower 91- wins prestigious fellowship social entreps day Treasury Bill Rate compared to last year's rate of 1.77%, 9% Good News Pilipinas | MA- Shakira Sison, Rappler.com | Through its programs, the veraging business tools to solve expect it to stay the same, while NILA, 4/3/2016 -- Forbes Asia POMONA, 3/31/2016 — Every foundation aims to increase the the world’s problems.” 40% expect to see it moving listed young Filipino social year, the Ford Foundation, one of ethnic and racial diversity in the The 28-year-old Mijeno is the lower in 2016. entrepreneurs Raphael Mijeno the largest and most infl uential country’s colleges and universi- Co-founder and Chief Financial Majority expect the peso to and Henry Motte-Munoz in the foundations advancing human ties, maximize the educational Offi cer of the innovative enter- depreciate against the US dollar inaugural list of Asia’s 30 Under welfare, awards 60 predoctoral, benefi ts of diversity, and increase prise Sustainable Alternative by an average of 3.75% in 2016. 30, a catalog of the region’s game 36 dissertation, and 20 postdoc- the number of professors who Lighting (SALt), a lamp running Last year's year-end rate was changers in 10 different fi elds. toral fellowships to committed can and will use diversity as a on salt water ideal for coastal ar- P47.166 / US $. educators who use diversity as a resource for enriching the educa- The Asia’s 30 Under 30 list eas with no access to electricity. resource for enriching the educa- tion of all students. presents Asia’s “best and bright- The startup company has been Investments and trade tion of their students. One of 2016’s postdoctoral est millenials who are disrupting gaining international recogni- and changing the faces of their tion for its innovation, such as It is in the area of investments and The Ford Foundation Fellow- fellowships was awarded to Dr trade where analysts and foreign inves- ship is a coveted fellowship for Anthony Ocampo, an Assistant industries.” Mijeno and Motte- the Asia Entrepreneurship Award tors have expressed concern that the academics in the United States. Munoz are listed in the Social ( Continued on page 11 ) ( Continued on page 6 ) ( Continued on page 14 ) Raphael Mijeno Entrepreneurs category for “le-

Proclaim that mercy is the greatest attribute of God. All the works of My hand are crowned with mercy. Encinitas is the site of the future Divine Mercy Shrine. -- Jesus to St. Faustina Kowalska, Divine Mercy in My Soul (Diary #301) The site is on Encinitas Blvd., east of I-5, about a mile and a half from Moonlight Beach and two miles south of the Paramhansa Yogananda Self-Realization Center. If you would like to know more about the project, please contact Zarina Cruz at [email protected] or check for updates on www.divinemercyhills.org, the o cial website of the Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California (DMHFSC).

Jesus I Trust In You! Future Site of the Divine Mercy Shrine Encinitas CA GPS 701 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024 or Google “Divine Mercy Shrine Encinitas” for directions to site. A project of the Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California (DMHFSC), a 501(c)3 non pro t. Mission Statement. The DMHFSC is dedicated to the design, development, and maintenance of a Divine Mercy Shrine located in Encinitas, CA. for the purpose of spreading to an aching world the Divine Mercy message and devotion. To draw people of all nations, cultures, and beliefs to a vessel with which they are to keep coming in prayer for graces to the fountain of mercy - the Image of the Divine Mercy. For meditational and contemplative prayers venerating this image with trust in our Lord Jesus Christ who said, "I promise that the soul that will venerate this Image will not perish. I also promise victory over its enemies already here on earth, especially at the hour of death. I myself will defend it as My own glory... By means of this image I shall grant many graces to souls." Through this shrine we shall proclaim to the whole world God's unfathomable Mercy. Preliminary Architectural Concept by DOMUS Studio Visit www.divinemercyhills.org Page 2 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2016

party fi ling for divorce does not need the consent of the other in order to fi le a Petition for Dissolution (Divorce) or, in some instances, to get a judgment of A Lesson in Shopping at Baguio divorce. Perhaps the confusion lies in the part City’s Public Market where the other party (your soon-to- be ex-spouse) needs to be served with process. In proceeding in an action for From the book "The Visit & Other divorce, there are procedural require- ThePrecious Memories" Visit by Simeon G. ments dictated by law that must be Silverio, Jr. followed to ensure that the other party has notice of the action (that is, that s/he fter enjoying the is being brought to court for an action of divorce) and that s/he is given time to re- delicious lunch and spond. However, there is no requirement fresh meat dishes at California Divorce 101 for the other party to respond. There is A no requirement that s/he sign any docu- the restaurant, Eric and his By: Lilli Berbano Baculi, Esq. ment at all. All that needs to happen is family went to explore the and raising a family all the that s/he is properly served with process while maintaining the rela- downtown area of Baguio according to the rules. City, the beautiful mountain ll we need is love, tionship between husband “What? I have to share my retirement says a love song. and wife. Sometimes, di- earnings? This is mine, I worked hard resort in the Philippines.. Love will keep us for it!!” Generally, all of your assets A vorce happens. prior the marriage is just your own The uncle of his wife, who was of pedestrian overpasses across crowded pedestrian traffi c along alive, says another. Un- separate property. However, Califor- driving the van, dropped them the main thoroughfare to ease the sidewalks. They went to a fortunately, real life is not The following seeks to address or nia is a community property state and clarify some common misconceptions so once you get married, all property off in front of the public mar- the downtown traffi c. But the big department store across the a three-and-a-half minute about divorce. acquired during marriage is community ket and went back to the hotel infl ux of post Christmas tourists public market owned by a cousin power-ballad love song. property. And if anything out of the nearby to park the vehicle. Like did not help any, as the fam- of his wife. Her aunt had adopted Love and marriage in the “What if my husband/wife does not community property is used towards Manila, Baguio now boasted ily inched their way amidst the ( Continued on page 6 ) want to sign the divorce?” or “My separate property, the community might real world involves trying husband/wife does not want to sign the turn out to have a claim on part(s) of to put order in the chaos of divorce papers, what can I do.” work, maintaining a home, California is a no-fault divorce state. A ( Continued on page 6 )

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Zika virus disease (Zika) spreads to women should avoid travel to any area Research mosquitoes and the link people mainly through the bite by two with Zika. www.cdc.gov/travel/page/ between Zika, microcephaly, and other Check CDC travel guidance; pregnant species of infected mosquitoes, one of zika-travel-information. adverse health outcomes. women should avoid travel to any area which is more likely to transmit Zika. Talk to her doctor or other healthcare Monitor Zika infections in mosquitoes with Zika. www.cdc.gov/travel/page/ In past outbreaks, most people have provider fi rst, if she must travel to an and people to strengthen our response. zika-travel-information not gotten sick, so people may not area with Zika. Improve laboratory testing for Zika by Talk to her doctor or other healthcare even know they are infected. Based on Prevent mosquito bites, including making testing available through CDC provider fi rst, if she must travel to an current knowledge, the greatest risk for covering up arms and legs and using and helping states and international area with Zika. complications from Zika is to a pregnant EPA-registered insect repellent, which is partners build capacity to test. Prevent mosquito bites, including woman’s fetus. If a pregnant woman safe to use during pregnancy. Post travel notices and advise those go- covering up arms and legs and using Series 2 is infected with Zika, she can pass the Use latex condoms, the right way, ev- ing to or returning from areas with Zika. EPA-registered insect repellent, which is virus to her fetus. Zika has been linked ery time or choose not to have any type Provide up-to-date information on Zika safe to use during pregnancy to cases of microcephaly, a serious birth of sex if the male partner has been in an as it is known. Use latex condoms, the right way, ev- Why nonprofi t boards are important: defect, and is a sign that the baby is born area with Zika during the pregnancy. Accelerate the development of a vac- ery time or choose not to have any type with a smaller brain, which can result cine, and improved diagnostic tests and of sex if the male partner has been in an Kalusugan’s Board Of Directors in medical problems and impaired de- What Can Be Done mosquito control tools. area with Zika during the pregnancy. velopment. Researchers are working to Working with Congress to secure sup- Last week’s issue is an introduction to of the organization. understand more about how Zika affects The Federal government is: port for domestic and international Zika State and local public health agencies why nonprofi t boards are important for pregnant women and fetuses. preparedness and response efforts. can: the organization. A nonprofi t corporation Of Loyalty: Board members must To protect the pregnancy, couples can: Working with states and international exist independently of the people who give undivided allegiance when making Check CDC travel guidance; pregnant partners to: If pregnant, couples can: Develop, refi ne, and implement state founded them. decisions affecting the organization, preparedness and response plans tailored Organizations are formed to benefi t its can never use information obtained as to the jurisdiction’s risk for Zika. members and they are usually governed a member for personal gain, and must Develop capacity to test for Zika or by a Board of Directors. Effective always act in the best interest of the send samples to CDC for testing. boards drive the organization’s vision, organization. Report laboratory-confi rmed cases to serve as community leaders and act as CDC through ArboNET, the national vehicles for change. Leadership, deci- Of Obedience: Being faithful to the tracking system for diseases spread by sion-making and management should be mission of the organization and honor- mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects. together to overcome board dynamics ing the public’s trust that the organiza- Start or increase mosquito surveillance, and maximize effectiveness. tion will manage the donated funds testing, and control activities. Board members have serious fi duciary, appropriately. Provide healthcare providers with legal and ethical responsibilities. Thus, timely information about Zika and cases they are held accountable if they do not KALUSUGAN’S BOARD OF DI- in the state. do their duties. They also help support RECTORS Educate communities about Zika virus the organization fi nancially (not the As stated in the previous article, and how to prevent mosquito bites. other way around) and set policies for Kalusugan+Kalakasan Center for Health the organization. The duties of board & Wellness (KKCHW) has three boards. Healthcare providers can: members include the following: The fi rst one is the Executive Board that includes the Offi cers (President, Know the symptoms of Zika and ask Of care: Exercising reasonable care Vice-President, Executive Secretary, and patients about their travel history. (what a prudent person will do when in Treasurer) and staff. Offi cers were pro- a similar situation) fi led during the last issue of AJ. Other ( Continued on page 8 ) when making a decision as a steward boards are the Board of Directors (BOD) and Board of Advisors (BOA). The BOD’s will be profi led in this issue. The Board of Directors is made up of the Offi cers (Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Corporate Secretary, and Treasurer) and members. The general responsibilities of the board include: • Hold fi duciary responsibility (holds asset in trust for the community). • Ensure the organization produces economically justifi able properly chosen well-targeted results. • Support, revisit and promote the mission. • Ensure the organization is well- managed. • Engage in strategic planning that includes fund raising strategy and case for support. • Review and adopt an organizational code of ethics, control mechanisms and policies for board and staff. • Select a chief executive; provide roles and responsibilities; delegate authority to; evaluate annually. • Evaluate itself routinely as a work- ing board. Other duties include governance (protection of public interest), support, outreach and promotion as well as indi- vidual duties of offi cers and members. Kalusugan had an Executive Board and BOD since its inception as a BOD is required to when applying as a nonprofi t community based organization or 501 (c) 3. Our Executive Board were the Founders of Kalusugan, i.e., Dr. Riz Oades as President; Dr. Ofelia Dirige as Vice-President, Executive Director and later as President with the passing away of Dr. Oades; and Dina Ellorin as Corporate Secretary. Paul Ones, one of the Co-Founders -“No out of Pocket Expense IF you qualify” became Board Chair, Vice Chair or fi lled up one of the Offi ces in the BOD. Others from the community were recruited to become Offi cers of the BOD as Chair such as Wailing Rubic & Al Villamora; Willy Batac & Dennis Michael Brous- sard as Vice-President; and Melanie Custodio Powell as Executive Secretary Income Tax in the early stages. In 2016, due to its recent strategic visioning, KKCHW, decided to elect new BOD offi cers and are also currently 20% Discount - January 15 to February 15 recruiting members of the board who will be offi cers or members. The following are the current BOD Offi cers: 15% Discount - February 16 to March 15 1.Demy West- Board Chair- MPH in Public Health, major in Health Promo- tion, San Diego State University. She FREE has been a KCS BOD member for 6 “CHEAP + QUICK + ACCURATE” years and advocated for the Healthy Eat- Electronic Filing with ing Campaign to promote healthy eating Preparation in SD. She is currently Program Man- We print your refund check in our office ager, American Cancer Society acting as OPEN YEAR Mission Delivery Manager, promoting and managing the American Cancer ROUND Society’s program and volunteers such as the Road to Recovery, Look Good Feel Better, Reach to Recovery, Hotel “Para sa mura, mabilis at tamang INCOME TAX RETURN Partners and wig banks for the San Di- ego, Orange, and Imperial Counties. She PREPARATION, kahit saan panig ng mundo, kaya works with culturally diverse and with underserved communities in several capacities such as community clinics, naming gawin at i-electronic file ang inyong tax schools, districts, community based partners, advocacy issues, churches, return.” Tumawag lang sa (619)474-7755 o mag email sa hospitals, and with health care plans. She had various evidence based projects working to increase cancer screening [email protected] rates through systems wide and policy approach in making an impact towards American Cancer Society’s 2015 goals. GENERAL TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES 2. Paul Ones- Vice Chair- BA- The Lu G. Bautista, Manager most loyal and faithful member of 550 E. 8th St., Ste. 11, National City, CA 91950 Tel. No. (619)649-0069/(619) 474-7755 ( Continued on page 13 ) April 8-14, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 CaliforniaCalifornia CommunitiesCommunities City Announces California’s UCR Provides a Summer of Voting for Flu Deaths Residential Tax Asian voters Opportunities for Youth President Reach 60 in Motivated K-12 students seek- is a free camp for teens that features Files Recycling could deliver workshops through UCR’s depart- in Primary San Diego ing to boost their education ments of Art, Creative Writing, Dance, can look to the great sum- Four new fl u deaths were reported the Week poll wins–study Art History, Music and Theatre. Each Election? Get week ending April 2. Ninety-three fl u mer programs offered at UC workshop is taught by a graduate fellow Inquirer.net | LOS ANGELES, deaths had been reported at the same April 13 to April 20, 2016 Riverside in the Gluck Fellows Program of the the Mail Ballot time last year. The ages of those who 4/4/2016 — Asian Americans could Arts, a program funded by the Maxwell Recycle Your Old Tax Files deliver election victories to campaigns have died this season range from 9 to (one Bankers Box By Bethanie Le on March 30, 2016 H. Gluck Foundation. The program 98, and seven had no known underlying and candidates who understand what gives teens the chance to learn new and You Need per customer) at the motivates Asian American voters, says a medical conditions. UC Riverside Extension offers summer contemporary art and performance styles “Flu activity is winding down in the Miramar Recycling Center poll done by an infl uential Asian Ameri- in a college environment while meeting Nonpartisan ballots won’t list can organization. STEM programs for Grades 3-8 with region, but fl u deaths are still being 5165 Convoy, San Diego, Expanding Horizons. and connecting with other art-inspired any presidential candidates so reported,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., The California-wide poll released peers from the region. CA 92111 March 30 was conducted by Advanc- Serious, high-achieving youth that if you’d like to cast a vote for M.P.H., County public health offi cer. want to spend their summer break boost- There’s also UCR ARTSblock‘s Off the president, the Registrar needs “People should get vaccinated and take Monday – Friday: ing Justice-LA (AJ-LA) Demographic Block Video Documentary Workshop for Research project headed by Daniel ing their education can look to the wide to send you a different mail other precautions to avoid getting sick.” 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. array of programs offered at UC River- Teens. From July 5 to Aug. 5, promis- For the week ending April 2, 2016 Ichinose, M.A., who reported: “It’s is- ing fi lmmakers, ages 15 to 19, will learn ballot. Saturday and Sunday: sues, not party affi liation, that drive how side. From the arts to the sciences, there (Week 13), the Health and Human is sure to be something that will fi t the the basic skills for producing a short Services Agency Infl uenza Watch report 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. we vote.” documentary video as well as techniques The Registrar of Voters offi ce sent out The AJ-LA project underscores the interest of any ambitious K-12 student. shows the following: Younger children, Grades 3 through in interviewing, storyboarding, fi lming more than 300,000 postcards to nonpar- Emergency department visits for In an effort to help San Diegans re- observation that Asian American voters tisan vote-by-mail voters in early March cycle old tax fi les, the City of San Diego 8, can participate in the Expanding and editing. The fi nal productions will infl uenza-like illness: 4 percent of all have the potential to deliver the margin be shown for friends and family on Sept. to let them know they have choices if Environmental Services Department of victory in many local, state and fed- Horizons program. Hosted by UCR visits (down from 6 percent the previous Extension, Expanding Horizons keeps 1. Past participants have had their works they want to vote for president. They week) and Allan Company are hosting the 14th eral elections. Asian Americans are the can request a mail ballot for one of three annual Residential Tax Files Recycling children engaged during the summer by showcased at local fi lm festivals, PBS Lab-confi rmed infl uenza cases for the fastest growing racial group across the and Adobe. Applications will open the political parties: American Independent, Program. Here are the details: United States, exposing them to creative and chal- week: 155 (down from 281 the previous lenging material in the fi elds of science, end of May. Democratic or Libertarian. week) · This tax fi les drop-off service is Conducted by telephone, the poll sur- Those parties are allowing nonpartisan FREE to City of San Diego residents technology, engineering and math Another opportunity that UCR presents Total infl uenza deaths to date: 60 veyed over 3,500 Asian American regis- during the summer is the Gathering of voters to take part in their elections. only; tered voters across the state, in English (STEM). (compared to 93 last season) Other UCR summer STEM programs the Tribes program for American Indian Selecting one of these political party Total lab-confi rmed infl uenza cases · All documents will be securely stored and six Asian languages: Chinese (Can- ballots will not permanently change your and shredded before being recycled; includes: The 2016 Summer Academy, high school students. From June 19 to to date: 5,761 (compared to 6,672 last tonese and Mandarin), Hindi, Japanese, 26, students will participate in various party registration but will allow you to · Only one banker’s box of residen- Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. where college-level courses are offered season) to high school students through the UCR college courses, personal development vote for the presidential candidate of any Your Best Shot Against the Flu tial tax fi les per resident is accepted. The AJ-LA report highlights the fol- one of the above parties for the June 7, A “bankers box” is approximately 10 Summer Sessions program and Fast- workshops, cultural and team building The Centers for Disease Control and lowing data supporting Asian Ameri- workshops, as well as fi tness activi- 2016 Presidential Primary Election. inches high, 15 inches wide, and 25 cans’ signifi cant impact on the coming Start, an intensive fi ve-week program Prevention recommends that everyone 6 for incoming UCR freshmen from dis- ties and a beach fi eld trip. In addition, Choose which of those party ballots months and older get a fl u vaccine every inches deep; elections: you’d like to receive for the primary on · Businesses can fi nd recycling ser- advantaged backgrounds who aspire to participants will get to work with UCR year. The vaccine is safe and effective. There were 1.7 million Asian Ameri- professors, college students and invited the postage paid postcard and return it vices under “Business Records Destruc- cans registered to vote in California as medical and other science based careers. It takes about two weeks for immunity For art-enthused 14-to-18 year-olds, American Indian community members by April 13. If you can’t fi nd the post- to develop. tion”; and of the 2012 presidential election; card, call the Registrar’s offi ce at (858) · Remember, you can also recycle there’s the eleventh annual Gluck Sum- as they develop their career goals. Ap- This season’s fl u vaccine offers protec- Asian Americans will make up nearly plications are due April 19. 565-5800 bagged, shredded paper in your blue 11% of California voters by this year’s mer Camp of the Arts. Held on the UCR tion against several strains of the fl u campus and at UCR ARTSblock, this If you want to vote for a presidential including infl uenza A H3N2, pandemic curbside recycling bin. election; candidate in the Green, Peace and Free- The number of Asian Americans H1N1-like, and infl uenza B strains. dom, or Republican parties, you’ll need Vaccination is especially important For more information about recycling, registered to vote in California increased to re-register with that party before May call the City’s Environmental Services 60% between 2002 and 2012. Lincoln Club of San Diego County for people who are at high risk of 23. They allow only registered members developing serious complications from Department at (858) 694-7000 or visit Speaking on the fi rst day of the two- of their parties to take part in their presi- www.recyclingworks.com. Endorses Jason Paguio for Chula infl uenza. They include: ( Continued on page 8 ) dential primary elections. People with chronic medical conditions You can re-register to vote online. If like asthma, diabetes and lung disease, Vista City Council your signature is confi rmed through even if your symptoms are under control Department of Motor Vehicles records, Pregnant women Divine Mercy Shrine The Lincoln Club of San Diego self as the only candidate with the vision it will automatically be sent to the Reg- and background necessary to strengthen People 65 years and older in Encinitas, California County has endorsed Jason istrar of Voters offi ce. If the signature is People who live with or care for others the local economy, grow jobs, and not confi rmed, print the form, sign it and Paguio for Chula Vista City implement sound fi scal policies in Chula who are at higher risk mail it to the Registrar or you can drop it Other Tips to Stay Healthy www.divinemercyhills.org Council, District 3. Vista,” said Executive Director Brian off in person at the Registrar’s offi ce in Pepin. “We believe Jason’s experience In addition to getting vaccinated, Kearny Mesa. By state law, the Registrar people should also do the following to “Jason Paguio has distinguished him- in the private, public, and non-profi t must have your original signature. Be part of the story. sectors will serve Chula Vista residents avoid getting sick: For additional information, call (858) Wash hands thoroughly and often well, and our organization is proud to 565-5800 or visit sdvote.com. endorse him for City Council.” Use hand sanitizers “I am honored to have the endorse- Stay away from sick people ment of the Lincoln Club of San Diego Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and County,” said Paguio. “This fi ne organi- residents.” mouth zation’s dedication to economic prosper- The Lincoln Club of San Diego County Clean commonly touched surfaces ity is unmatched. As a Councilmember, recruits, mentors, and supports lo- If you are sick, stay home and avoid I look forward to implementing policies cal, state, and federal candidates that contact with others strengthen fi scal and personal responsi- that will help grow our local economy ( Continued on page 6 ) and expand opportunity for all our city’s bility and free enterprise. Page 6 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2016 PerspectivesPerspectives The 29 year-old Motte-Munoz founded Forbes Edukasyon.ph, an online service that ( Continued from page 1 ) matches students with a comprehensive database of classes and scholarships. 2015, the Kotra Award, and He is also credited with co-founding the People’s Choice Awards at the Philippine anti-corruption non-govern- Startup Nations Summit 2014. ment organization Bantay.ph which has already received USD150,000 in dona- More recently, SALt was fea- tions. Motte-Munoz grew up between tured in the Asia Pacifi c Eco- Europe and the Philippines, graduating nomic Cooperation (APEC) SME from the London School of Economics Summit 2015 in Manila when and worked for Golden Sachs in Lon- the invention was discussed by don. He later graduated from Harvard Business School. co-founder and sister Aisa who shared the stage with US Presi- Betel Nuts dent Obama and Alibaba’s Jack Ma. Clinton vs. Sanders ( Continued from page 1 ) they cut the meat into pieces with spe- CA Divorce cial scissors and placed it in a stone mor- ( Continued from page 2 ) As predicted and expected, Senator maintained friendships with the Clintons “Aray (Ouch)!” wailed Pabling. tar with some lime paste. Afterwards, separate property. Separate property are Bernie Sanders won the Democratic over the years. A stone from the sling shot hit they pounded the concoction into pieces "all property acquired before marriage; presidential primary elections over For- his buttocks. He was crying as he using a stone pestle. The grandfather all gifts, bequests, devise, or descents. mer Senator and State Secretary Hillary I see that the following delegate-rich would chew it and when he spit it out, All property acquired or exchanged Clinton in Wisconsin. Sanders garnered States would come into play in the next crossed the street and went inside his entire mouth was covered with red with traceable separate property; and all 567,936 votes or 56.6% while Clinton few weeks: their house. dye. Old folks often used the mix as property acquired after separation." obtained 432,767 or 43.1%. Big deal? Their grandfather had warned a mild stimulant, similar to drinking For the votes obtained, Sanders is al- • New York: Nate Silver pre- all of his grandchildren not to coffee. In the jungles of New Guinea, “S/he is the one who left our family. I located 46 delegates and Clinton got 36 dicts that Clinton has a 96% chance of National Geographic TV reported that delegates. The net gain for Sanders to winning while Sanders has a 4% chance. climb the tamarind tree. But the shouldn’t have to pay support.” sometimes it even had the same effect of Again, California is a no-fault divorce catch Clinton is only 10. • Pennsylvania: The projection kids were like Adam and Eve, drugs in making people feel high. state. There is no assignment of blame Records show that Hillary Clinton now is that Clinton has a 90% chance of win- disobeying God’s order and de- Pabling, LoloAmbo’s grandchild who or fault; fault does not factor in the has a total of 1,748 delegates compared ning while Sanders has a 9%. was named after him, was still bitter equation in the issue of support. Some to Sanders’ 1058. There are 1,959 • Maryland. The prediction is siring the forbidden fruit. To boys due to the tamarind tree incident by his like them, the transgression was of the factors that the Court will look at remaining delegates to go after. While that Clinton has 97% chance of winning grandfather’s house. Mischievously, to determine whether there is basis for Clinton may still obtain a majority while Sanders has only 3%. simply an unavoidable adventure. he volunteered to prepare the betel nut Motte-Munoz support, and if so, in what amount, are before reaching the Democratic National • California: It is predicted that Pabling was still rubbing his concoction. When everyone was not – length of marriage, age of parties, if Convention, it is virtually impossible for Clinton has a 92% chance of winning buttocks as the three ate the tam- looking except for Borobot, he put a hot there are minor children in the marriage, Sanders to achieve a similar feat. while Sanders has only 8% chance of native pepper called “siling labuyo” into arind from their pockets. They income of both parties. His camp is hoping to convert the winning in this large State. the mix. brother and told him he would report Super Delegates currently committed to • New Jersey: The forecast were not all sweet; some were Borobot tried to stop him, but it was Pabling to their grandfather. But he “I’m smart enough to handle my own Clinton into becoming Sanders’ dele- is that Clinton is preferred by 56% of “malasebo”, or halfway ripe. too late. never did. divorce. Why do I need an attorney?” gates. That’s a tall order considering that the New Jersey voters while only 30% “Mahuhuli ka niyan(You’ll be Their grandfather never learned who You don’t need an attorney. There is most if not all of the Super Delegates prefer Sanders. LOLO AMBO WAS A GRUMPY caught),” Borobot warned Pabling. the culprit was. He passed away two no requirement that you must have an are loyal Democrats. It is also most OLD MAN. He was born and raised But his cousin was more clever than he years later in 1957. In 1981, Pichie at attorney. However, in cases involv- likely that they owe longtime favors and I can’t wait for the general elections! in Malolos, Bulacan, while his wife, appeared. Pabling wrapped his mix in a the age of thirty-two, was shot and mur- ing issues such as domestic violence, Lola(Grandma) Abe, was from a nearby piece of paper and waited for the right dered by an unknown assailant. His mur- custody disputes, child support, spousal town, Plaridel. The two raised their time to put it with the mixes the others der remained unsolved. Five years later, support, and division of community rienced family law attorney to help you family fi rst in San Miguel, Manila, then had prepared. at age of thirty-fi ve, Pabling succumbed property assets it would be wise to seek navigate through your divorce. Chapter 23 along the shores of Paranaque, and The next day, their grandfather picked to a long illness. For the past thirty years advice from a licensed and experienced fi nally in Pepin, Sampaloc, Manila. The up the mix, put it in his mouth and sud- since Pabling’s death, the case of the attorney so as not to waste your time and Atty. Lilli Berbano Baculi is an associ- ( Continued from page 7 ) clan lived in a cluster of houses on one denly wailed in disgust. No matter how siling labuyo in their grandfather’s betel money, not to mention the court’s time ate attorney with Chua Tinsay & Vega, A the welfare of the majority of downtrod- part of the street. much water he consumed, the burning nut concoction had become a well-kept and resources, especially when you have Professional Legal Corporation (CTV) - den Filipinos, why should he care about From the 1940s until his retirement, sensation on his burned tongue re- secret known only by a single soul. Until to keep going back to court because of a full service law fi rm with offi ces in San a simple boy, a boy forced to scavenge Lolo Ambo was a driver at the Metro- mained. By that time, Pabling was safely Borobot decided to write about it. incomplete or missing documents that Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento and in order to live, a boy whose life is politan Waterworks System. Since his ensconced in their house - way beyond From the book, Betet Nuts and Other could have been addressed from the very Philippines. The information presented worse than a wild boar's?” Rodel said. children and their families lived just suspicion. Their grandfather had many Stories by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. beginning by a competent and knowl- in this article is for general informa- “Down with Marcos!” across the street, his house was like an suspects; after all, he had shot not only edgeable attorney. tion only and is not, nor intended to be, “Ibagsak!” extended household. 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annually, yet the high cost of replacing at the Molecular Foundry, a DOE Offi ce synthesis process,” Selkowitz said. “In Lawrence Berkeley National Labora- windows or retrofi tting them with an of Science User Facility at Berkeley the development phase, all that optical tory addresses the world’s most urgent energy effi cient coating is a major deter- Lab. testing becomes a feedback loop to the scientifi c challenges by advancing rent. For the ARPA-E award, Weitekamp is chemistry. Additionally we can model sustainable energy, protecting human U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)’s Law- collaborating with Berkeley Lab’s Steve and measure thermal comfort, which is health, creating new materials, and rence Berkeley National Laboratory Selkowitz, a leading expert on building important because what will motivate revealing the origin and fate of the uni- (Berkeley Lab) researchers are seeking science and window technologies, and people to buy this coating is comfort in verse. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s to address this problem with creative Arman Shehabi, an expert in analyzing addition to energy savings.” scientifi c expertise has been recognized chemistry—a polymer heat-refl ective energy use of buildings, to develop a Technoeconomics with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of coating that can be painted on at one- cost-competitive and scalable product. Shehabi will be developing building California manages Berkeley Lab for the tenth the cost. Their target cost is $1.50 per square foot, simulation models and lifecycle assess- U.S. Department of Energy’s Offi ce of “Instead of hiring expensive contrac- one-tenth the current market cost for ment models to understand how this Science. For more, visit www.lbl.gov.” tors, a homeowner could go to the local commercially installed energy effi cient technology would impact energy use Source: energy.gov hardware store, buy the coating, and retrofi t window coatings. in buildings and how energy savings Disabled Literature paint it on as a DIY retrofi t—that’s the “ARPA-E invests in high-risk, high- could be maximized. He’ll also use Available from Amazon at vision,” said Berkeley Lab scientist reward projects,” Shehabi said. “The technoeconomic models to look at things http://tinyurl.com/Dis-Lit1 Raymond Weitekamp. “The coating high reward in this project isn’t in the like manufacturing considerations and A new look at scientifi c will selectively refl ect the infrared solar performance improvement. It’s trans- payback period. energy back to the sky while allowing formative in how windows could be “We didn’t have any need to use challenges visible light to pass through, which will retrofi tted—it’s something you can do particularly cost-effective materials and Flu drastically improve the energy effi - yourself. The market need is very large, feedstocks when we were making this in ( Continued from page 5 ) Berkeley Lab scientists developing paint-on coating for ciency of windows, particularly in warm and there’s nothing low-cost out there the lab, but to scale this up, we’ll have energy effi cient windows climates and southern climates, where a that meets that need.” to think through the technoeconomics,” The fl u vaccine is available at doctors’ signifi cant fraction of energy usage goes “We have a well-equipped optics Weitekamp said. “This was originally an offi ces and retail pharmacies. If you don’t have medical insurance, you can Okay, so this isn’t usually a col- Windows and energy isn’t something to air conditioning.” lab where we can do detailed opti- exploratory synthetic chemistry project, There are retrofi t window fi lms on the cal measurements of any coating on but having the deep windows and build- go to a Community Health Center or umn that discusses science. There are you hear as often as fuel conservation County public health center to get vac- other (much more brilliant) writers who or other similar topics. However, “it’s market now that have spectral selectiv- any glass substrate, looking at the ing expertise on the applied side here at ity, but a professional contractor is need- optical and spectral properties, which Berkeley Lab, we thought, we can do cinated. For a list of locations, visit sdiz. specialize in that. However, this piece estimated that 10 percent of all the en- org or call 2-1-1. from Berkeley Labs about windows and ergy used in buildings in the U.S. can be ed to install them, a barrier for many can provide feedback to the chemical this in a bigger and better way.” energy was so interesting I just had to attributed to window performance, cost- building owners. A low-cost option share. ing building owners about $50 billion could signifi cantly expand adoption and result in potential annual energy savings his brother-in-law asked him, “So you’re bargain. Shopping in the Philippines is of 35 billion kilowatt-hours, reducing A lesson homesick? Let me take you to Tijuana to an art that must be learned and practiced. carbon dioxide emissions by 24 billion remind you of home!” Unlike in the U.S., when you only ask kilograms per year, the equivalent of ( Continued from page 2 ) True enough, Tijuana looked like a a salesperson for the variety of color taking 5 million cars off the road. the cousin, who eventually mar- town in the Philippines, particularly or sizes of items you wanted to buy, a Spaghetti versus gummy worms ried a rich Chinese businessman Baguio City. The buildings, the crowded Philippine shopper goes straight to the The Berkeley Lab technology relies on streets, the tourists, and even the view guttural. a type of material called a bottlebrush in Baguio City. Unfortunately, of the mountains nearby were strikingly “Magkano ito?’ A customer would ask polymer, which, as its name suggests, she was not around when they similar to the mountain resort. In fact, even though the tag price of the item is has one main rigid chain of molecules dropped by. Eric left word asking the small Mexican-Indian women who prominently on display. with bristles coming off the sides. This her to contact them at the hotel were begging in the streets with children “Isang daang piso, Fixed Price,” the unusual molecular architecture lends it slung on their backs and others in tow saleslady would answer. some unique properties, one being that it before they left town the follow- were identical to the Igorot women ply- “Ten pesos na lang,” the customer doesn’t entangle easily. “Imag- ing day. She would have been ing the same trade in Baguio City. would say. ine spaghetti versus gummy worms,” surprised by their presence in What changed Eric’s mind, however, “Ninety, sagad na.” Weitekamp explained. “Spaghetti can was the sight of the people crowding “Twenty pesos?” Baguio City, his wife said. Only the doorway of buses as they boarded “Hindi puwede, eighty.” be tied up in knots. If you want to a year ago, the cousin visited rearrange cooked spaghetti back to its them--just like back home. Vendors sold “Thirty?” uncooked alignment, you would have them in San Diego during her food in the sidewalks. There were peeled “Sabi nang fi xed price, eh. Seventy!” to put signifi cant energy into unwinding tour of the United States and did mangoes with fl ies swarming over them, “Forty?” it. But with gummy worms you can line not have any inkling that Eric’s not to mention beggars tugging at his “O, sige komo suki kita, sixty na shirt. The street scenes typical in the lang.” them all up easily because they’re pretty family would return the visit to rigid.” Philippines reminded Eric he would be “Fifty?” As a graduate student at Caltech, the Philippines soon. better of staying in the United States for “Pang buena mano ka, fi fty-eight na Weitekamp worked on understanding Downtown Baguio City had not good. lang!” and controlling how bottlebrush poly- changed much. The old, two- to They stayed in the public “Fifty-fi ve?” mers self-assemble into nanostructures three- story 1950s buildings were still market for a while, along the aisle where “Fifty-seven!” behaving as photonic crystals, which standing, consisting of housing, retail souvenirs were being sold. The various “Fifty-six?” can selectively refl ect light at differ- stores, and hotels that catered mostly items on display and native products not “Sige na nga, Kahit na lugi ako!” the ent frequencies. Last year he came to to tourists. They reminded Eric of the common in the U.S., and they fascinated saleslady would accept the offer with Berkeley Lab as part of Cyclotron Road, town of Tijuana in Mexico, which is his American-born and raised daughters. fi nality, knowing the she had met her a program for entrepreneurial research- just across the border in San Diego, his When in the Philippines, one must keep match, and the customer would drive ers, to commercialize these coatings and present residence. When he was new to in mind that the “fi xed price” signs on hard for the bargain up to the last other related polymer-based technolo- the U.S., Eric felt so homesick that he item actually mean “fl exible price.” A centavo. expressed the thought of going back to shopper is expected to ignore it and ask gies. He has been working on the devel- ( Continued on page 8 ) opment of polymeric materials as a user the Philippines. Upon learning about it, for a lower price to get the best possible April 8-14, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 Pusoy Manny Pacquiao A Novel dodges near- by Rudy Liporada assault in LA - reports Read previous articles by Rudy Liporada at ww.asianjournalusa.com

Chapter 23 – A Flashback on Activist Days Pusoy – A Novel and starts to address the activists who, By Rudy D. Liporada mostly, sat, squatted, or just stood on the tarmac. Crowd cheered at him before he Not in the mood to go back to play speaks. more cards, Rodel and Sonny stood by “We come here today with the grim behind those watching T.V. AT a news news that an American sentry at Clark break, an announcer was reporting about Air Base had shot a Filipino, a Filipino activists rallying in front of Malacanang. boy,” Rodel started. “Members of the Kabataang Maka- Jingjing shouted “Justice for Boy Rappler.com MANILA, 4/4/2016 bayan (Patriotic Youth) clashed with Alano.” – Filipino boxing champion Manny the police again today in front of the The protesters yelled, “Justice for Boy Pacquiao reportedly dodged an assault gates of Malacanang,” the announcer Alano.” attempt outside of Kabuki restaurant in said. They have sympathized and joined “Ibagsak and Imperialismo,” Jingjing Los Angeles on Monday, April 4 (Sun- members of the various transportation shouted. day US time), according to reports. drivers protesting the new hike of price “Ibagsak!” of oil...” Yes, that American shot Boy Alano Per Philippine Star boxing reporter “Kuya Rodel. O! Your activist friends because he said that he mistook him to Abac Cordero, a “white male” had to be are at it again,” Herminia hollered at be a wild boar,” Rodel continued. “He “restrained by Pacquiao aides” from as- Rodel. was shot because he was just scaveng- saulting the 8-division boxing champion Almost everyone laughed, gesturing at ing along the fence of Clark Air Force as he was exiting the restaurant. Rodel. Rodel just smiled. Base. He was shot on Philippine soil The boxer was by the door of his Fer- “Hoy! Kuya Rodel is more than an from inside the base which the Ameri- rari at the backdoor parking lot when the activist,” Sonny said. cans consider as not a territory of the unidentifi ed assailant “rushed to him.” Philippines. As he was held back, the attacker report- ****** “For that, our government offi cials, edly screamed “F-ck you” at Pacquiao. Rodel was just then a sophomore at the Marcos says that our government has no Edward Lura, a long-time friend of University of the Philippines exten- jurisdiction to arrest the murderer. And Pacquiao in Los Angeles, was reportedly sion in Baguio City in 1970. Around a not only will the American authorities the fi rst to halt the potential assault. Cor- hundred of them, activists marched from not surrender the murderer, he even was dero also states that Pacquiao ordered the UP campus. Their red banners fl ut- sent home stateside.” his companions “not to hurt the person,” tered among placards printed with words “Bring him back! Bring him back! and that the boxer’s group “did not call 'Down with Imperialism, Feudalism, Bring him back!” the crowd said led by the police.” The reason for the attack Bureaucrat Capitalism,' 'Down with Oil Jingjing. was not immediately known. Price Hike,' Down with Hiked School “But, no. Marcos won't even ask for the “I really thought he was going to hit Tuition Fees,' Down with Fascism.' 'Jus- murderer to be brought back for arrest Manny. He came in fast. He almost got tice for the Murder of Boy Alano.' and trial. And we know why. Marcos, to Manny,” said Pacquiao’s personal With a handkerchief around his head like any landlord and bureaucrat capital- assistant, David Sisson, according to and through a megaphone, Rodel led the ist is but a running dog of the American Cordero’s tweet. shouting of slogans as they marched. imperialists.” They were following a jeep that is mov- “Ibagsak and imperialismo!” Jingjing Cordero tweets: “Pacquiao tells his ing slowly with a loud speaker. Jingjing, shouted. companions, hot under the collar, ‘Let one of the woman leaders of the group, “Ibagsak!” him go. Let him go!’” was at the passenger side, enjoins pass- “Ibagsak an piyudalismo!” The incident was confi rmed to Rappler ersby to join them in the rally at Camp “Ibagsak!” by an eyewitness source. John Hay. “Ibagsak and burukrata-kapitalismo!” Pacquiao, who is in training for his Upon reaching by the side of the gate “Ibagsak!” April 9 farewell fi ght against Timothy of the US airbase, the activists were “If Marcos does not even care about Bradley Jr, will wrap up camp with a sparring session on Tuesday Manila time joined by other groups coming from ( Continued on page 6 ) other schools and the group swelled to before heading to Las Vegas. – Rappler. around 500. com Rodel clambered up the roof of the jeep New York Fil-Ams enthralled as presidential campaign comes to town party T-shirts, carried banners, and sat The panel of presidential surrogates at together as packs of devotees cheering the Kapihan-Know Your Candidates their candidates. forum, from Left Jesse Arteche, Arturo The event, billed as Know Your Garcia, Sani Guillena, and Loida Nico- Candidates-Kapihan forum, was jointly las Lewis. Moderator is Ricky Rillera, organized by the Philippine Consul- president of the Fil-Am Press Club of ate and the Fil-Am Press Club of New New York. Photo by Lambert Parong/ York. Consul General Mario de Leon Balitang New York Jr. said the large turnout affi rmed the community’s “desire to be involved in GMA News | MANILA, 4/3/2016 civil engagement.” They want to know, — More than 200 people packed the he said, the candidates’ positions on key Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center issues so that “they are more confi dent on March 30 to listen to representatives in their choices.” discuss their presidential candidates’ Arteche denounced the charges against proposals to fi ght corruption, ad- candidate Binay as baseless “black pro- dress criminality, and introduce social paganda” drummed up by his political reforms. foes. He said Binay is the most qualifi ed Management consultant Jesse Arteche and is ready to run the government on argued that a vote for Jojo Binay is the Day One with “no need for on the job “solution” to the corruption and greed in training.” the Philippines, a remark that prompted Candidate Poe, according to Garcia, ripples of laughter across the hall. respects the law and the process. “She Binay, 73, is facing a mountain of went through the process (as the Come- corruption charges, including the al- lec determined the constitutionality of leged overprice in the construction of a her candidacy),” he said, admiring her Makati carpark building. simplicity, integrity, and principles. If LA-based community organizer Arturo there is one candidate who will sign the Garcia said he is supporting Grace Poe, Freedom of Information Act into law, it 47, because she is principled, intelli- would be Poe, he said. gent, experienced, simple and because Guillena said candidate Duterte is “not “she will continue Daang Matuwid.” vindictive,” defending his statement Some in the audience wondered if it supporting a hero’s burial for Ferdinand was the right message because Daang Marcos. He said Duterte is “incorrupt- Matuwid (meaning ‘straight path’) ible” and will not condone corruption is a phrase associated with President even if they are committed by people in Benigno Aquino III and his handpicked his Cabinet. candidate, Mar Roxas. Lewis said candidate Roxas is the most Rodrigo Duterte, 71, was represented qualifi ed to deal with the international by former newsman Sani Guillena. He community. He has the educational spoke passionately of the Davao City attainment, the experience as Trade and mayor’s vow to quit as president if he is Industry Secretary under two admin- not successful in eradicating crime and istrations, and “has an idea of how “streamlining the justice system” within America thinks.” She disputed allega- 3 to 6 months from taking offi ce. tions that Roxas misused funds raised For her part, CEO and philanthropist for Typhoon Yolanda, saying some Loida Nicolas Lewis chronicled how of the funds were pledges and “were “corruption entered our very soul” in actually not given.” She defended his the nearly 20 years dictator Ferdinand record as Transportation Secretary who Marcos was in power. The leaders who is widely blamed for the massive traffi c came after him have made some prog- congestion in Metro Manila. ress, some have stumbled, but efforts to “He reviewed (Metro Rail Transit) rid the government of graft practices be- contracts and terminated those he found gan in earnest during the Aquino presi- detrimental to the government,” she dency when he sent powerful politicians said. behind bars. She said her candidate, The well-attended forum ran for more Mar Roxas, 58, who has been a loyal than two hours and got the crowd hyped member of the Aquino Cabinet, is in up, some said they wouldn’t mind see- the best position to continue his road to ing a “second round.” reforms, known as Daang Matuwid. “Hope there will be a second round,” “The Philippines, which used to be said Duterte follower Ernesto Pamo- known as one of the corrupt countries, larco, an NYC public school teacher. is now the new tiger economy in Asia,” “The format (should) give each speaker she stressed. time for rebuttal and the audience to ask The audience, divided into four partisan and make follow-up questions. Lahat ng camps, applauded their favorite panel- mga speakers magagaling, at behave na- ists and groaned the other speakers man kaming mga audience, pero nabitin they did not agree with. Some wore kami.” —The FilAm Page 8 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2016

Lethal ‘chicharon,’ exotic fried ‘itik’–your food guide to Bulacan

By Vangie Baga-Reyes, Inquirer.net | top of your itinerary. haven for both meat lovers and vegetar- day in their huge commissary on Arcega Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan; tel. 0922- museum under the management of the MANILA, 3/31/2016 — Crispy crack- Here’s Inquirer Lifestyle’s ultimate ians. Bestsellers include Back Back Street in Marilao. 8370647, 0917-5338250 National Historical Institute. ling chicharon with pork fat and meat guide to help you fully relish what each Ribs, Trio Cheese and Mighty Meat Location: MacArthur Highway Tabing- Funnside Ningnangan Guiguinto Casa Real dipped in native vinegar spiced with town has to offer. Pizzas, and T-Bone Steak. Ilog, Marilao; tel. 0925-8588355 and Fresh seafood and grilled station Built during the Spanish period, Casa garlic, onions and siling labuyo from Start your food exploration in Monu- Vegetarians may opt for Veggie Sisig, 0917-8588255 await foodies in this spacious, “kubo”- Real houses a museum of rare antiques Santa Maria. White and orange mini mento, proceeding to MacArthur Veggie Shawarma, and Organic Garden Popular Puto style paluto restaurant. Fresh catch and historical artifacts. It is also under cup-shaped rice cakes from Marilao. Highway all the way up to Valenzuela, Salads. These diminutive rice cakes are Bu- includes catfish, squid, shrimp, crab the management of the National Histori- Deep-fried but tender and juicy itik Meycauayan, Marilao to Calumpit. Owner Ann Abacan uses organic lacan’s pride. The putong puti, putong and lapu-lapu. cal Institute. (native duck) from Plaridel. Creamy Or, you may opt to drive smoothly via vegetables and fruits and does not serve pula and cochinta have been tradition- The a la carte menu offers crispy pata, Location: Paseo del Congreso, Plaza pastillas made from fresh carabao’s milk North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and soda and alcoholic beverages. Instead, ally prepared since 1947. Used to be calamares, papaitan, lechon kawali, Rizal, Malolos; tel. (044) 7912716 from San Miguel. Sweet, spongy and exit in Bocaue and on to Tabang, Santa she serves frappes and shakes that use sold on sidewalks and in wet markets, chicharon bulaklak and more. Bistro Maloleño soft fluffy inipit cake with yema-like Rita or Pulilan. no sugar or sweetener. these traditional favorites have become Location: MacArthur Highway, Santa A quaint restaurant serving authentic filling from Guiguinto. Valenzuela City Nenzo also has green smoothies, called a hit, sometimes causing huge traffic on Cruz, Guiguinto, Bulacan; tel. 0943- Bulakeño dishes that food historian Mila If you haven’t eaten in Bulacan or, to National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Weight Loss and Body Detox, which MacArthur Highway. 4924203 Enriquez vividly wrote in her book, say the least, bought any of its delicacies Home of the national pilgrim image of contain organic greens, saba, lakatan Location: MacArthur Highway, Brgy. Valdez Buchi “Kasaysayan ng Kaluto ng Bayan.” for pasalubong or take-home treats, then Our Lady of Fatima, it has been declared and chia seeds, to name a few. Ibayo, Marilao, Bulacan It’s a family business started by Tere- The book tackles the food of Filipino you better do soon. by the Diocese of Malolos as one of the Desserts, such as Macadamia Sans Rosalie’s Bibingka sita Manalad Valdez, who once worked patriots. There’s so much to explore and savor three major pilgrimage sites, aside from Rival, Frozen Brazo de Mercedes, and Just off Marilao Exit on North Luzon in Qatar where she learned to make the Owners and couple Ferdie Jr. and in the historic and culturally rich prov- the National Shrine of Saint Anne in various cheesecakes have less fat and Expressway is this newly built three-story rice cake ball filled with a sweet bean Rosario Talbenito got the rights from the ince. Hagonoy and National Shrine of Divine sugar as well. building of Rosalie’s Bibingka that offers paste and rolled in sesame seeds. Enriquez family to recreate the dishes Over the past years, many travelers Mercy in Marilao. Location: G/F, Esperanza Mall, Ma- native rice cakes in various flavors, hues Unlike most commercial buchi with from the book and include them in the have discovered and made multiple vis- Museo Valenzuela cArthur Highway, Calvario, Meycau- and shapes. It’s your one-stop pasalubong a very hollow center, Valdez’s buchi restaurant menu. The restaurant opened its to the province, specifically to check Right beside the shrine is Museo Valen- ayan City; tel. 0906-2332233 and (044) place offering bibingka special, bibingka is very dense and filling. She has three in 2013. out its ever-expanding food scene. zuela that showcases the life and works 3230182 cassava, sapin-sapin, pork chicharon, puto flavors: monggo, ube and cheese. “Food of Our Heroes” menu includes More and more food establishments are of its local hero, Pio Valenzuela. Marilao pao pandan, suman/biko langka special. Freshly cooked every day, the buchi Hamon Bulakenyo, Pochero ni Plaridel, sprouting up here and there, with a few Little Beijing Restaurant Sweet Bite Bakehaus Open seven days a week. has been a favorite pasalubong by most Tinolang Manok ni Rizal, Arroz ala old favorites still going strong. There’s nothing like a hearty Chinese A major pit stop for quick snack and Location: Bulacan Brgy. Patubig, balikbayan in Bulacan. Some even Cubana ni Heneral Gregorio. Bulacan boasts a number of historical meal to prep you for the food trip. Enjoy pasalubong treats. Top choices are Marilao, Bulacan bring the rice cake to Canada, Qatar, Every so often, Enriquez’s niece sites, resorts and native products, such fish fillet with taosi tofu, chopsuey, sweet Malunggay and Kalabasa Pandesal, Guiguinto Dubai and the United States. Rheeza Santiago-Hernandez holds food as jewelry, clothes, bags and accessories, and sour pork, buttered chicken and yang Cheesy Ensaymada, Cheese Roll and Eurobake Bakeshop Available in small (10 pieces) and big demos in the restaurant. which have already reached international chow fried rice. Cream Loaf. Popular for its fluffy and sweet inipit (25 pieces) boxes with flavor combina- Location: 1 Valenzuela St., Brgy. oceans. Valenzuela’s Town Center/People’s Sweet Bite’s Red Velvet Crinkles are (available in small box, single-layer, tions. Bulihan, Capitol View Park, Malolos, It’s also home to well-known and Park simply to die for—a dollop of cream and big box, double-layer) and other Location: 0788 Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan; tel. 0942-8247876, 0923- respected food historian Mila Enriquez Another pit stop for a wider range of cheese sandwiched between two moist delicacies, such as ensaymada (available Bulacan; tel. 0942-4573606 4138111 and culinary icon Teresita “Mama Sita” food, from fast-food to homegrown cookies. in small, medium and large sizes). The Malolos Bulacan Pasalubong Center Reyes, who both dedicated their lives to restaurants. The nine-year-old bakeshop is run by dining area at the back of the store offers Barasoain Church A one-stop shop of all Bulacan-made promoting Philippine cuisine. Meycauayan the husband-and-wife team of Caloy all-day breakfast and merienda meals for A historical site of the Constitutional products, food and nonfood items: pas- If you’re planning a culinary adventure Café Nenzo and Trina Pungutan. weary travelers. Convention of the first Philippine tillas from San Miguel; minasa cookies this summer, Bulacan should be at the Only two years old, Café Nenzo is a Their breads are freshly baked every Location: 369 MacArthur Highway, Republic, it features a light and sound made from cassava flour from Bustos; ensaymada and inipit from Malolos; chicharon from Sta. Maria; sukang Bulacan from Paombong; garlicky long- at nakita naman natin, si FVR ang isa sa Or loose the cords of Orion? ganisa from Calumpit; buntal products naging epektibong Presidente na nag- 32 “Can you lead forth a [j]constella- (handwoven items in their finest weav- Poe bigay din ng development at nagpalakas tion in its season, Newsboys CA Asian voters ( Continued from page 1 ) ( Continued from page 15 ) ( Continued from page 5 ) ing style) from Baliuag and San Ilde- rin ng ating ekonomiya,” she said. And guide the Bear with her [k]satel- fonso; stylish gowns and embroidered Naval Academy. [Transportation The senator earlier said her three lites? Truly out of love, for no other reason, day national convention of Asian Americans, AJ- barongs from Pandi; and intricate pieces Secretary] Jun Abaya. Nag-An- children and husband were all citizens 33 “Do you know the ordinances of the and made that bridge between us and our of jewelry from Meycauayan. of both the US and the Philippines. She heavens, Father God.” president and executive director Stew- napolis,” she explained. art Kwoh said, “in this election cycle, Location: Provincial Capitol Com- also became a naturalized citizen but Or fix their rule over the earth? pound, Malolos City, Bulacan; tel. 0935- The senator, however, did not Whether through “Love Riot” or “God’s where every vote will count, Asian renounced her US passport before as- 34 “Can you lift up your voice to the 9289270 and (044) 7910884 Not Dead 2”, the Newsboys are rather ac- American voters should not be ignored give further details on her hus- suming a government post in 2010. clouds, Baliuag Instead of dwelling on her husband’s So that an abundance of water will tive right now in supporting contemporary or taken for granted.” band’s stint in the US military. Billed as “Empowering Asian Ameri- La Familia Sizzlers and Restaurants GMA News Online followed up with past as a US serviceman, Poe said the cover you? concerns. More importantly, the biblical can and Pacific Islander Communities, It’s your turo-turo-style of dining in an her staff as regards Llamanzares' assign- focus should be on candidates’ character, 35 “Can you send forth lightning that truth that all people must submit to Jesus 2016 and Beyond,” the conference was air-conditioned setting. It’s spacious and ments and details of his discharge but as well as on pressing national issues. they may go Christ’s grace and authority unifies both attended by more than 850 students, ideal for big groups touring the country- has yet to receive a reply as of posting “Kaya sa ating mga kababayan, sa And say to you, ‘Here we are’? the band’s call to set aside racial differ- educators, professionals, legislative and side. It also has an al fresco dining area. time. tingin ko naman, pagdating sa katapatan 36 “Who has put wisdom in the in- ences and to promote religious liberty. On policy makers in California. Standouts include okoy kalabasa, bulalo, A blog post making the rounds claims at maayos na paninilbihan, importante nermost being an extra note, the Newsboys’ participation With regards to issues important to lumpiang togue, garlic longganisa, that Llamanzares was part of the US ang pagkatao ng isang tao at kung ano ba Or given understanding to the [l]mind? in the “God’s Not Dead” series attests to Asian Americans, Kwoh said that the paksiw and kare-kare. A la carte dishes military for four years. talaga ang mga issue. Lahat ng mga issue 37 “Who can count the clouds by how a soundtrack can significantly help to study shows, “Our community supports include sizzling tuna belly, lengua pastel While Ramos, Abaya and Golez all na ito, hindi naman pagnanakaw sa bansa wisdom, shape not only a movie’s mood but also those who do the right thing for their and crispy pata. went to US military schools, there is no o panlilinlang o panlalamang. Lahat Or tip the water jars of the heavens, its worldview. -- https://www.movieguide. families on key issues like education, Location: DRT Highway, Bagong record that they served in the US armed naman yan inilabas namin noon pa,” she 38 When the dust hardens into a mass org/news-articles/newsboys-address- health care reform, and immigration.” Nayon, Baliuag, Bulacan; tel. (044) forces at any point. said. —JST, GMA News And the clods stick together? racial-tension-album-love-riot.html#. On health care: Some 76% of those 7662037; 0917-8581748, 0923-7328059 For Poe, there is nothing wrong with Job: What Can I Say? Vvx6DmWvm5o.facebook surveyed that included Democrats and Little Frostings Llamanzares’ stint in the US military 40 Then the Lord said to Job, Republicans think the “Affordable Care For a quick sweet treat, drop by Little because he did not commit any crime Lord Almighty 2 “Will the faultfinder contend with the Act” is good for America. Frostings and grab a box or two of its against the Philippines by doing so. ( Continued from page 9 ) Almighty? On Immigration Reform, 65% support cupcakes (Oreo, S’mores, Dulce de “Ang ibig sabihin nito, sabi nga nila, On a desert without a man in it, Let him who reproves God answer it.” Fashion ( Continued from page 14 ) a path to legalization for the undocu- Leche, Bananarama); cookies (choco maaalis mo ang Pilipino sa Pilipinas 27 To satisfy the waste and desolate 3 Then Job answered the Lord and mented. revel bars, lemon squares, marbled pero 'di mo maaalis ang Pilipinas sa land said, the same thing. It is important that these On Education: 80% Democrats, cheesecake). puso ng Pilipino, at lalung-lalo na wala And to make the [h]seeds of grass to 4 “Behold, I am insignificant; what can different experts work together in patient, Republicans and those with “No Location: DRT Highway, Bagong ka namang ginagawa na taliwas sa sprout? I reply to You? respectful environments in order to oper- Party affiliations” are almost evenly Nayon, Baliuag, Bulacan; tel. (044) batas o sa mga panuntunan dito sa ating 28 “Has the rain a father? I lay my hand on my mouth. ate as efficiently as possible. distributed among those who support 7662037 and 0932-8643381 bansa,” Poe said. Or who has begotten the drops of dew? 5 “Once I have spoken, and I will not This study was published in the Inter- giving priority to students who are low- Santa Maria If the issue were Llamanzares’ loyalty 29 “From whose womb has come answer; national Journal of Fashion Design, income, limited-English speaking, or Pepper’s Grill to the Philippines, Poe said people the ice? Even twice, and I will add nothing Technology and Education. foster youth. A casual restaurant serving grilled should have been concerned about Ra- And the frost of heaven, who has given more.” Of those who support an increase dishes—tuna belly, squid, gindara. It has mos’ stint at West point. it birth? * * * Download the in enrollment, 67% would be will- set meals good for 15 to 30 persons. “Mismo na ngang naging Pangulo 30 “Water [i]becomes hard like stone, So why do the righteous suffer? We ing to pay more in taxes to achieve natin, nag-training doon. Kung tunay na And the surface of the deep is impris- know not. Only God knows exactly Asian Journal it, including 80% of Democrats, 68% may indoctrination, 'di mas lalo tayong oned. why things happen as they do. Could it digital edition at of the unaffiliated voters, and 62% of mag-aalala hindi sa asawa kundi sa 31 “Can you bind the chains of the Ple- be to demonstrate His Divine Sover- www.scribd.com/asianjournal Republicans. mismong naging Presidente rin sa atin iades, eignty and the meaning of True Faith? Ichinose also reported that there A lesson are 25 legislative districts in which ( Continued from page 6 ) was aghast, but realized he was jok- Tidbits from this book your How did Amalia Fuentes get her Asian Americans make up 25% or One must not take the words of the Now Available: ing. She hit him on the shoulder. He inquiring mind wants to know: last name? more of the electorate. This is based knew the ice was broken. – Chapter Get all the answers in this book, saleslady seriously. When she says, 2 : Movie Star How many children does Tessie “Balik Tanaw: on the California Secretary of State’s “suki kita” it doesn’t mean that you are Books by Asian Journal San Diego Agana have? The Filipino Movie Stars Office’s Statewide Voter File (April 8, (Continued from page 1) Who are the two movie star cousins of Yesteryears”! really her regular customer since you Tula ng of Robert Arevalo? 2013). These include the congressio- Complicated Whose autograph of a famous come- are either a tourist, new in town, or it is Promised dian Perla Bautista sought that led her nal districts, State Senate districts and the first time you two have met. “Betel Nuts & Other Stories” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Entertaining and easy-to-read short stories inspired by a Betel Nuts & Other Stories mga Piling to become a movie star? Filipino’s experience in growing up in the Philippines. SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Affairs State Assembly districts of Santa Clara/ Excerpts from the book What physical attributes did Bernard One day, however, theLand duckling went inside an opening under the house. Borobot waited for it to come out but it did not. He kept waiting even when Bonnie have that made him a top it got dark, but there was no sign of the duckling. When his father came by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Alameda, Los Angeles (San Gabriel home that evening, he told him about his missing duckling. His dad took a Just ignore her when she says you are flashlight and pointed it toward the opening. He inserted a long stick inside Katatawanan sprinter in college? and tried toby stir it. SimeonThey could hear some G.squealing Silverio, but no quacking. Finally, Jr. his dad told him the bad news: “The rats have eaten your duckling.” Borobot Who is the other movie star brother Valley), San Francisco, San Mateo, cried and cried for a very long time. – from Chapter 2 – Childhood Tales The colorful and incredible story her “buena mano,” since it is already If there is a person that can aptly be called “the son of a bitch”, which in By Joe Cabrera of Robert Campos? Pilipino,The is synonymous inspirational to the phrase, “the son of a whore” and (“anak ngdiffi puta”), it cult of a Filipino American’s compli- Orange (Los Angeles). would be Tikboy. Tikboy was one of Eric’s playmates on Platerias Street where Who was the Manila couturier that late in the afternoon, and I doubt you Ericjourney lived with his family ofon the twosecond floor Filipino of his father’s printing cousinsbusiness Excerpts from the book in Manila in 1957. Tikboy’s mother, Purita, worked as a prostitute in a brothel cated affairs. marryingacross the street from Eric’s U.S. house. – fromNavy Chapter 6 - Justpersonnel Like Any Mother for Mayrong isang tao, ito’y “impresa- was instrumental in making Charlie Ichinose said there were 38 legisla- are her first customer for the day. From where he sat, he could tell Juanita had just bathed. Her hair was still damp Davao a movie star? migrationand the fragrant scent of her cheapand bath soapfi waftednancial through the air. Shepurposes. hardly no- rio” ticed him as she was minding her own business. While he pretended to be concen- tive districts in which Asian American trating on his reading, he would occasionally take a sneak peak at her, feasting his Who was the top actor Myrna Del- Aseyes aon allpiece of her seductive beauty.of Forthe a hot-blooded Filipino-American fourteen-year-old, she was not Na ang hanap buhay, maglabas ng When she gives in to your offer “kahit just an object of curiosity. – from Chapter 9 – Fragrant Scent of Bath Soap And All “Philippine Homecoming & Other Memories”

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. gado had an affair with that produced An entertaining and easy-to-read account of a Filipino SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. voter registration exceeded the margin experience,By the time they reached this Platerias Street, story everything alsowas quiet. Thereapplies was to American’s homecoming to the Philippines and the floor show hardly a soul in sight; it was ten minutes past midnight. Narding frantically ran a love child? na lugi ako,” do not believe her since interesting memories it triggered. Philippine Homecoming inside the brothel in search of Clarita, but he was told the Chinese took her just ten minutes before.the He ran lives outside towards of P. Paterno all Street. people. Finding no speed- Minsa’y nag-advertise, ng bihirang ing taxi, he ran back towards Carriedo Street, turned right towards Rizal Avenue, Excerpts from the book Who was the legendary actor who of victory. hoping the taxi holding Clarita had broken down. Finally, a loud, agonizing cry was Seeing Bthe PhilippinesETEL for the first time afterN many yearsUTS would give any former she would not become the shrewd busi- heard all over in that quiet neighborhood of Quiapo. – from Chapter 11 – True Love resident a “culture shock.” The roads, which looked to be wider before, appeared akto narrow. The buildings and the streets, which were dilapidated and dirty before, gave Dolphy his first break in the Everyone wasExcerpts looking up at the top offrom an electric post,the where book sparks of looked more dilapidated and dirty now. – Chapter 2 – Balikbayan Culture Shock Na naiba naman, diyan sa ordi- Speakers at the conference included light shone bright against the dark of the night. When the firemen trained the All of a sudden, the small kids& from before were now grown up. Their movies? nesswoman with twenty years experi- spotlight to the top of the post, they saw faces had changed, yet somehow looked familiar. Some of his relatives “Youa body of a man must lying on a wood join across the U.S. Navy so we who lived in a compound beside them had already died. Gone forever dur- the post. It was Fred, the drunkard pimp. ing a span of just ten years were his maternal grandmother, three uncles, nario canWithout live anybody abroad,”noticing, he woke from Isabel often told her two aunties and two cousins. – Chapter 3 – Like A Video Tape Experience Congress members Judy Chu and deep slumber and this time, success- OTheir vehicleTHER moved towards theS manTORIES and again they asked: “Boss, May isang dumating, nag-prisinta ence if she sold her goods at a loss. fully climbed the top of the post. He alam mo ba ang bahay ni Maning Bakla (Boss, do you know the resi- boyfriendwas electrocuted while Lando celebrating his as they walked in the dence of Maning, the homosexual?)?” The man looked serious and glumly To order a copy, send $13.95 (mailing cost included) to Asian feat. – from Chapter 15 – A Day In The said: “Yes, I am Maning, what do you want?” They were embarrassed Ted Lieu; California Assemblymem- park,Life Of The weaving People Of Platerias Streetdreams for their future as they were sure that Maning did not appreciate the unsavory nick- And one more thing, once you’re name. – Chapter 6 – Maning Bakla And the Duty Free Shops In Manila Journal San Diego. 550 East 8th Street, Suite 6, National City, There was a full moon above, and they could see its reflections on the water as together. He would just shrug his “the theson waves slapped of ona the whore” sand. They could feel (“anak the cool breeze kiss ng their face, puta”), the bers Rob Bonta and Evan Low; LA warm water wet their feet. On that cold December evening in Maryland Beach Re- CA 91950 Tel. (619) 474-0588 already bought an item, don’t ask for its shoulders in response. – from Chapter sort in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines, they wanted to freeze time and enjoy every it wouldmoment of their be stay – ChapterTikboy. 10 – Nasugbu MarketTikboy Place And The was IUD BBQ one Manila Mayor Antonio Villegas proved to be an innovative mayor; for Councilmember David Ryu and Mayor 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat example, he introduced the free elementary and high school education in price if you see the same item in another of Eric’sthe city, the playmatesfirst of its kind in the country. on He wasPlaterias also a poet in the ver-Street nacular; at every opportunity, he would recite or talk in the form of a poem Simeon G. Silverio Jr. For more information, e-mail [email protected] wherehe himself Eric composed. Inlived answer to his critics,with he once said:his “Marami family ang Bao Nguyen, City of Garden Grove. nagtatanong kung bakit ako tumutula, bakit, ang tula ba ay masama (Many are asking why I am reciting a poem, why, is a poem bad)?” Chapter 17 To order copies through the Internet, go to amazon.com, go to store. More likely than not, the price on the– When “Gatpuno”second Villegas warmedfl oor his “Salumpuwit” of his at Maharnilad father’s “Promised Land” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Their playmates from the barrio were cautious and made a sign of PROMISED LAND, the inspirational and difficult journey of two printingthe cross when business passing ant hills, which in they Manila would call “nuno sain punso 1957.”. “books”, go to “advance search” and type name of author, SIMEON Conference attendees participated in Filipino cousins marrying U.S. Navy personnel for migration They would reverently say, “Makikiraan, po (Please allow us to pass!)!” will be lower in that store, and you will and financial purposes. As a piece of the Filipino-American SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Chapter 31 - Nuno Sa Punso And Other Weird Provincial Experiences experience, this story also applies to the lives of all people. Promised Land Tikboy’sThe boys, usuallymother, five at a time, would Purita, line up and march worked without their pants as a PHILIPPINE SILVERIO, and follow instructions. towards the rice fields at the back of the house. They would pass by a guava two days of panel discussions, caucus Excerpts from the book prostitutetree, pull out several in leaves a brothel and wash across the street feel bad the rest of the day. “You must join the U.S. Navy so we can live abroad,” Isabel of- ten told her boyfriend Lando as they walked in the park, weav- them in the artesian well. Once in the ing dreams for their future together. He would just shrug his shoul- field, the quack doctor would hammer froma stake Eric’s into the ground house. made of a – from Chapter OMECOMING’S sessions, skills and capacity building, ders in response. – from Chapter 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat H branch of a guava tree with the other To order by mail, fi ll out The clash of two cultures, Filipino and Mexican, had taken its toll. He 6 - Justend bent towardsLike the boy. Any – Chapter Mother grew weary of the enchiladas, tacos, burritos and other Mexican dishes 34 - Circumcision: Why Do Some she prepared repeatedly. He longed for the Filipino dishes from his na- Boys Walk Bow-Legged During HERISHED EMORIES Mail Order Form trainings, and networking receptions. tive land that he would always eat as a child. Teresa would not let him Summertime In The Province? C M Remember, in the Philippines, there’s cook his favorite adobo and tuyo (dried fish) due to their stinking up the house. When he brought her to the Philippines, Teresa refused to stay and sleep in their house in the barrio. “It is hot and there are liz- (Check quantities in space before book title) ards on the ceiling,” she complained. – from Chapter 3 - Trophy Wife always that sign, “No return, no ex- “Let me make this clear with you again,” Ditas once told Romy when Philippine he accosted her while tipsy from drinking with friends nearby. “I will never marry you even if you are the last man on earth.” The friends ____ Promised Land by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. laughed hard and Romy retreated in shame. The next day he left town Excerpts from the book: change.” Unlike in the U.S. when you and she didn’t hear from him until she received a letter from the United States Naval Base in San Diego from her jilted suitor, now a mem- ber of the U.S. Navy. – from Chapter 5 - The Last Man On Earth How did you know Richard?” she

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Homecoming’s One evening, when Romy and his friends were drinking in the house, Ditas asked. Danny was fast to the draw. “I ____ Betel Nuts and Other Stories by Simeon G. Sil- can buy a party dress, use it for one showed Andy the photo of Isabel. “Check her out, Andy,” she told him. “She’s looking for a boyfriend here in America.” “No way,” Andy replied. “I know what she’s up to. She will just marry and leave me once she gets her green card.” produced his shows there,” he lied. verio, Jr. “But she’s very pretty,” Romy told his friend. “With your looks, you can never evening, or a week, and return it the fol- have a wife as beautiful as her.” – from Chapter 8 – Pretty Girl’s Photo Cherished He could see Menchie, the movie baga “Is this your first time riding an PROMISED airplane?” her seatmate, a wom- star, was impressed. “And I can also Ang mga ibon daw, kanyang na- Zika lowing day with no questions asked, in an in her fifties, asked Isabel. ____ Philippine Homecoming’s Cherished Memories “How did you know?” “Because produce your show,” he continued the you’re holding your bag tightly Memories gagaya ( Continued from page 4 ) and you look scared. And also, – by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. that huge envelope in plastic bag charade. She was pleased. “Do you the Philippines, the item is yours once contains the x-ray film carried Kay daling gawin niya, ang sabi sa by first time immigrants.” Isabel AND sheepishly smiled. – from Chap- L think people will pay just to watch ter 12 – Land of Milk and Honey kanya ____ Complicated Affairs by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. cash is exchanged. by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. me? “Why, are we going to charge Marami na ko nyan, alis ka na muna Participate in the US Zika Pregnancy them?” he asked instead. Menchie Magre-reklamo pa, itong tao sana An entertaining and easy-to-read ______Total number of books registry or, if in Puerto Rico, the Zika Nguni’t itong boss, medyo napika pa Times $13.95 each (mailing cost included) The same is true for marriage in the account of a Filipino American’s Kaya’t itong tao, kagyat umalis na Active Pregnancy Surveillance System homecoming“Complicated to Affairs” the By SimeonPhilippines G. Silverio, Jr. and “Betel Nuts The colorful and incredible story of a Filipino American’s complicated affairs. Sa bintana’ng daan, lumipad pag- Philippines: “No return, no exchange.” Excerpts from the book: Complicated Affairs SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. (ZAPSS). the interestingHow did you know Richard?” memoriesshe asked. Danny was fast to itthe draw.trig- “I ______Total Cost produced his shows there,” he lied. He could see Menchie, the movie star, was daka impressed. “And I can also produce your show,” he continued the charade. She You are stuck with your wife for good, was pleased. “Do you think peoplegered. will pay just to watch me? “Why, are we going to & Other charge them?” he asked instead. Menchie was aghast, but realized he was joking. HEEEEHAAWWWW!!! Contact their state and local health She hit him on the shoulder. He knew the ice was broken. – Chapter 2 : Movie Star “So how are you doing?” Danny was pleased to hear from Juanita. “I am okay, how about you?” “So-so,” he replied. “I’ve missed you,” his playboy persona took Fill out form below and send it together with check pay- the rest of your life, “for better or for over again. “Really?” she asked. “I have something to tell you.” “What? “ Danny departments for laboratory testing. was rejuvenated.Excerpts He had not dated from for a while andthe was eager book to do so. He saw an opportunity with Juanita. “I just gave birth to a baby girl.” “Congratulations,” ment payable to: Asian Journal San Diego, 550 East 8th Stories” Danny said. “Are you sexy again?” He was hoping to renew their relationship Balik Tanaw: worse.” That’s why old folks often say but was unsure about it since she was with her husband. 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Pepito The was the brother roads, of his comedian friend,which Elvis, one of the toplooked enter- short stories inspired by a Filipino’s tainers in the Philippines at that time. “Jackpot ka, pare (You’ve got a jackpot, Simeon G. Silverio Jr. friend),” Pepito told Danny. “She is a gold mine.” “What do you mean?” “We Movie Stars not like a rice that will be placed inside to be canwider set her up with richbefore, Chinese men playing appearedat the casinos and charge them nar- experience in growing up in the at least 50,000 pesos to spend the night with her. I am sure many of them Address: ______Educate a pregnant woman and her row. Thewould be willingbuildings to spend that much just toand be with a beautifulthe white streets, girl like Kate. We will get our commission afterwards.” – Chapter 8 : Leading Lady Philippines. After Danny gave him her name, the clerk spent a few minutes in the com- the mouth and spateout when it’s hot). whichputer. were “That’s it,” the clerkdilapidated said afterwards. “She has pension dueand her, and youdirty of Yesteryears partner on preventing Zika. are entitled to it!” Danny was surprised. He didn’t expect this bounty. “How much do you think you will get?” the clerk asked him. Danny was hesitant to give him City: ______before,an amount. looked He was happy to get $100more a dilapidated In the United States, you can marry month. That would go a long way espe- Excerpts from the book cially if one was living in the Philippines. Call CDC and the state or local health and dirty“One hundred now. dollars,” he answered. – Chapter 2 – Ba- by Dr. Romy Protacio “That’s way too low, make it higher.” likbayan“Three hundred?” Culture “Way too low.” “Five Shock your wife today and divorce her tomor- hundred?” “Still very low.” “How much?” State: ______Zip: ______department for clinical consultation. he finally asked. “Try fourteen hundred If there is a person that can aptly be dollars.” He could not believe what called “the son of a bitch”, which in he heard. – Chapter 9 : Windfall Lives and Loves of the Filipino row, especially if you find out she’s a Movie Stars of Yesteryears Notify state and local health depart- Pilipino, is synonymous to the phrase, ments when they have cases of Zika. man! – AJ (To be continued) April 8-14, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 LifestyleLifestyle The gender mix: More women voters, still San Diego more men in power Music Scholarship By Davinci Maru, Philippine Center For the May 2016 elections, there are their votes in favor of women’s suffrage. for Investigative Journalism 28,052,138 registered female voters and In truth, however, politics, remains Winners Announced only 26,311,706 male voters, a sharp 6.6 a man’s world in the Philippines. Still Three talented vocal music students IN TRADITIONAL SOCIETIES, the percent difference. more men than women hold the reins of from San Diego will receive scholar- home remains the primary domain of In 2013, the top provinces with more power, on all levels of offi cialdom. ships from the California Womenís women. They are often relegated to sup- registered female voters than male In a statement dated April 30, 2015, Chorus. The winners are: Julia Taylor, posedly feminine roles as child-bearers voters were the National Capital Re- the Philippine Commission on Women Point Loma Nazarene, Nicholas Newton and housekeepers, or as all-around gion (NCR), Cavite, Cebu, Rizal, and (PWC) notes that, “statistics show that and Lisa Parente from San Diego State. nurturer of families. Laguna. women hold 25 percent of seats in the Auditions were held in March. Six Exactly 79 years ago, on April 30, Senate and 27 percent in the House of applicants were screened by area music The Lord Almighty speaks 1937, Filipino women gained the right Girl Power Representatives.” leaders including: Nancy Gray, Retired to vote and to run for public offi ce. But “At the local level,” it added, “women Director of Choral Music at Poway High “Why do the righteous suffer?” is a Job learned that when nothing else it was 30 years earlier or in 1907 when In contrast though, some of the prov- comprise 22.5 percent of gubernatorial school, currently teaching Music Educa- question that has been asked through the was left – he had God – and that was Filipino men of some education and inces beset with confl ict, such as North posts, 18.5 percent of vice gubernatorial tion at Chapman College, Dr. Randall ages. Pain and sorrow has been a part enough! The following is what the property claimed that right. Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Magu- posts, and 20.86 percent of mayoralty Tweed, Director of Choral and Orches- of human existence since Adam and Eve. Lord Almighty said to Job. It’s very Starting 2004, a new trend has emerged indanao, registered bigger numbers of posts.” tral Activities at Grossmont College We all have known sadness and suffering, profound as well as poetic. — that of the number of women outpac- male voters. There has been some major improve- and Dr. Stan Wicks, Director of Church and often our fi rst instinct is to search for * * * ing the men in the league of registered ment with respect to women’s rights in Music at First United Methodist Church the reason: Are we being punished for voters. Male Domination the political landscape, but many women of San Diego. God Speaks in power still come from the ranks of some wrongdoing? Is God trying to teach (New American Standard Bible) The awards will be presented at the us a lesson? Is God testing our faith? Total RV by sex For Filipino women. exercising their traditional political families, serving as 47th annual public concert to be held right of suffrage came much later. They benchwarmers for the menfolk of their The Book of Job is a gripping drama of 39. Then the Lord answered Job out May 1st, 2 PM, at the Four Points Shera- a man with an unshakable faith in God – During the 2004 general elections, were denied their right to vote and clans. ton Pavilion on Aero Drive. The winners of the whirlwind and said, there were 17,014,643 registered female deemed not fi t to join the affairs of the Of the 44,448 candidates in 2013, only a theological treatise about suffering and 2 “Who is this that darkens counsel will receive a minimum $1500.00 award a picture of faith that endures. A prosper- voters and only 16,495,449 male voters, government, under the country’s fi rst 18 percent or 7.921 were women. Of and more, depending on scholarship By words without knowledge? for a gap of 3.1 percent. election law or Act 1582. They were al- the 33 candidates for senator, only eight ous farmer living in the land of Uz, Job 3 “Now gird up your loins like a man, funds raised before the concert. Scholar- was the Old Testament’s equivalent of an In the 2007 legislative and local elec- lowed to cast their vote for the fi rst time were women. And of the 630 candidates ship donations are still being accepted And I will ask you, and you instruct tions, the difference was slightly lower only in 1937. who ran for district representatives, only agro-millionaire. Me! online at sweetharmonychorus.com or One day, Satan – the evil one, the ac- at 2.6 percent. There were 16,503,110 Article V, Section 1 of the 1935 Consti- one in six or 125 were women. they can be mailed to CWC, 5210 Mt. 4 “Where were you when I laid the registered female voters compared to tution stated that “the National Assem- What’s evident in the May 2016 cuser – comes before God claiming that foundation of the earth? Ariane Terrace, San Diego, CA 92111. Job trusts God only because he is wealthy 16,084,962 registered male voters. bly shall extend the right of suffrage to elections, though, is that women have The runners up each received a $500.00 Tell Me, if you [a]have understanding, In the 2010 elections, however, the women, if in a plebiscite which shall be become a signifi cant, discerning com- and everything is going well for him. Sa- 5 Who set its measurements? Since award to use toward their continued vo- tan contends that if Job is tested and loses gender gap rose to fi ve percent in favor held for that purpose within two years munity of voters. cal music studies. you know. of the women. There were 19,068,323 after the adoption of this Constitution, Currently, only three women are everything that he has, he will surely Or who stretched the line on it? The winning soloists will also perform curse God. The Lord Almighty consented registered female voters and 18,155,722 not less than three hundred thousand seeking the highest offi ces of the land – during the concert along with choruses from 6 “On what were its bases sunk? registered male voters. women possessing the necessary quali- Grace Poe and Miriam Defensor-Santia- around the state and, in fi nale, 176 singers, to the testing of Job. Or who laid its cornerstone, The Evil One was allowed to destroy In the May 2013 elections, there were fi cations shall vote affi rmatively on the go are two of fi ve candidates contesting members of eleven choruses, will combine to 7 When the morning stars sang 27,406,600 registered female voters than question.” the presidency, and Leni Robredo, one present Ö. Regards To Broadway. Concert Job’s children, home, and everything that together tickets are on sale through ARTS TIX, he owned. But Job continued to trust in men, 26,379,623 voters, for a variance On April 30, 1937, the date set for the of six candidates for vice-president. — And all the sons of God shouted for of 3.9 percent. plebiscite, a total of 447,725 women cast PCIJ, March 2016 through the website ñ sweetharmonychorus. God. Next Satan attacked Job physically, joy? com or by calling 858-272-6248. covering him with painful and unbear- 8 “Or who enclosed the sea with doors able boils. Job’s wife told him to curse When, bursting forth, it went out from And the wicked be shaken out of it? Tell Me, if you know all this. God and die. But Job continued to suffer 22 “Have you entered the storehous- divided, the womb; 14 “It is changed like clay under the 19 “Where is the way to the dwelling in silence. Three of Job’s friends visited es of the snow, Or the east wind scattered on the earth? 9 When I made a cloud its garment seal; of light? him, and at fi rst they silently grieved with Or have you seen the storehouses of 25 “Who has cleft a channel for the And thick darkness its swaddling And they stand forth like a garment. And darkness, where is its place, him. But when they began to talk about the hail, fl ood, band, 15 “From the wicked their light is 20 That you may take it to its territory the reasons for Job’s tragedies, they told 23 Which I have reserved for the time Or a way for the thunderbolt, 10 And I]placed boundaries on it withheld, And that you may discern the paths to him that sin caused his suffering. Job of distress, 26 To bring rain on a land without [g] And set a bolt and doors, And the uplifted arm is broken. its [f]home? maintained his innocence. For the day of war and battle? people, 11 And I said, ‘Thus far you shall 16 “Have you entered into the 21 “You know, for you were born then, Finally, when everything was lost to 24 “Where is the way that the light is ( Continued on page 8 ) come, but no farther; springs of the sea And the number of your days is great! Job – health, wealth, family and friends And here shall your proud waves Or walked [d]in the recesses of the – the Lord Almighty spoke to Job out of stop’? deep? a mighty whirlwind. Confronted with God’s Mighty Power 17 “Have the gates of death been the great power and majesty of God, Job 12 “Have you [c]ever in your revealed to you, fell in humble reverence and adoration – life commanded the morning, Or have you seen the gates of deep speechless. God rebuked Job’s friends, And caused the dawn to know its darkness? and the drama ended with Job restored to place, 18 “Have you understood the [e] happiness, wealth and health – blessings 13 That it might take hold of the ends expanse of the earth? in abundance as he never had before. of the earth,

Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC

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Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, a prominent Marian priest, exhibits an unmistakable zeal for the priesthood and devotion to Our Lady. He is a well-known conference speaker on Divine Mercy and the Blessed Virgin Mary. He speaks passionately about these topics in his moving conversion story. In addition, he is the editor of the books The Virgin Mary and Theology of the Body and The Immaculate Conception in the Life of the Church. He has also authored three books: Purest of All Lilies: The Virgin Mary in the Spirituality of St.Faustina, No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy, and Under the Mantle: Marian Thoughts from a 21st Century Priest.

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News God’s mercy should drive people to Service love others, “recognizing the face of Jesus Christ above all in those who are VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Fran- most distant, weak, alone, confused and cis asked Catholic dioceses around the marginalized,” he said. world to set up a permanent memorial “It pains the heart” when people talk of the Year of Mercy by establishing a about refugees and say, “Let’s throw hospital, home for the aged or school in them out,” or speak about the poor and April 10, 3rd Sun. of Easter an under-served area. say, “Let them sleep on the street,” the Celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday with pope said. “Is this of Jesus?” an evening prayer vigil April 2 and a Refl ecting on the Gospel account of Bakasyon Ministerial Strength morning Mass April 3, the pope said the Thomas, who came to faith in the risen idea came to him during a meeting with Lord when he was able to put his hands Kay sarap ng pakiramdam sa panahong tulad nito and Weakness a charitable organization and he decided in Jesus’ wounds, Pope Francis said, “a to mention it at the vigil with partici- faith incapable of entering the wounds tigil muna sa hirap at lalo na nga sa trabaho pants of the European gathering of the of the Lord is not faith. A faith unable pahinga munang sandali kaunting pakonsuwelo Joke of the week: Josh lived in a state breakfast.” However, over and above the World Apostolic Congress of Mercy and to be merciful as a sign of the merciful where the game laws forbade fi shing needs for physical vigor and moral sup- followers of the Divine Mercy devotion. wounds of the Lord, is not faith. It’s an 'di ba't magaan sa pakiramdam kahit na paano? in certain streams, one of which was port to carry on their ministerial works, “As a reminder, a ‘monument’ let’s say, idea, an ideology.” called the Hutchinson. He decided to the disciples must look deeper into their to this Year of Mercy, how beautiful it “If we want truly want to believe and Ito ang mga panahon na masarap ang mamasyal try his luck there anyway. And lucky he hearts to fi nd out how ardent their love would be if in every diocese there were have faith,” he said, “we must draw near was. He caught 25 beautiful trout. He for Jesus is. True discipleship depends a structural work of mercy: a hospital, and touch those wounds, caress those dalawin silang lahat na mga mahal mo sa buhay couldn”t wait to tell the boys at the tav- on one”s capacity for loving; all other a home for the aged or abandoned chil- wounds, but also lower our heads and let kumustahan at kuwentuhan na walang kasawaan ern. As they gathered around, Josh told ministries are valuable only if they are dren, a school where there isn’t one, a others touch our wounds.” of his catch. When he fi nished, one of ministries of love. So Jesus used Peter”s home for recovering drug addicts — so Celebrating the Divine Mercy Sunday kasabay ng matunog nakakabinging halakhakan. his listeners asked, “Do you know who confession to show how and why love is many things could be done,” the pope Mass the next morning, Pope Francis I am?” When Josh admitted he didn”t so important to ministry. said. said the Gospel story of God’s mercy know him, the fellow declared, “I”m the Jesus is fully aware of Peter’s love “Let’s think about it and speak with “remains an open book” to which people Palibhasa'y walang trabaho, walang alalahanin new game warden.” Quick as a fl ash, for him, more than Peter realizes it. In the bishops,” the pope told thousands can add good news by being heralds of at hindi okupado kaya masarap ding kumain Josh asked the fellow, “Do you know asking Peter how much he loves him, of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square the Gospel and engaging in works of pansit palabok at puto may gulaman pang inumin who I am?” “No, I don”t. Who are you?” Jesus wants him and the other disciples to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet of St. mercy, “which are the hallmarks of the With a loud laugh, Josh admitted, “I”m to search deeper into their hearts and Faustina Kowalska, and also to remem- Christian life.” wow naman ito tiyak lahat kayo ay bubusugin. the biggest liar in this county.” look inside it how ardent that love is. He ber St. John Paul II, who promoted the Just as the disciples were afraid but wants them to understand that despite devotion and died April 2, 2005. nevertheless set out as the risen Lord Scriptures: First Reading: Acts 5: their failures and mistakes, they could Reciting the “Regina Coeli” prayer commanded, he said, many times Subukannaman natin ang maglaro ng patintero 27-32, 40b-41. The high priest who still continue following him. He looks at the end of Mass the next day, Pope Christians today experience “an interior maghati-hati tayo bumuo ng dalawang grupo presided over the Sanhedrin wanting into the heart beyond the physical at- Francis said the Divine Mercy Sunday struggle between a closed heart and the to stop Peter and John from preaching tributes of those he calls. Peter denied celebration was “like the heart of the call of love to open doors closed by sin.” sa una'y kami ang taya at papasok naman kayo questioned them about their teaching. the Lord three times. Since he did not Year of Mercy,” and he announced that “Christ, who for love entered through magpapakain ng bananacue ang siyang matalo. The apostles are more concerned about chastise and demand an apology from Catholic parishes throughout Europe doors barred by sin, death and the pow- preaching the crucifi ed and risen Lord Peter, Jesus wants also the disciples not would be asked to take up a special ers of hell, wants to enter into each one than the risk of being thrown to prison to dwell so much on the sins of the past. collection April 24 as a sign of close- of us to break open the locked doors of Puwede akong magpuyat at panoorin ang programa and persecuted; the Apostles faced He has forgiven Peter for denying him; ness and solidarity with people suffering our hearts,” the pope said. Where people na lagi kong sinusubaybayang iyakan at drama boldly their detractors and rejoiced in he wants Peter not to dwell on his past because of the war in Eastern Ukraine. are wounded, fearful and uncertain, the opportunity to obey God rather than mistake, but to forgive himself of past The war has caused thousands of Christians are called to reach out with kung bakit ay lagi na lamang kawawa itong bida men. Second Reading: Revelation 5: sins and to live in the present with eyes deaths and forced more than 1 million Jesus’ peace, mercy and healing power. pero sa huli naman siyempre siya ang tatawa. 11-14. The author of Revelation advised of hope to the future. Jesus knows that people to fl ee their homes, he said. Pope “In Christ, we are born to be instru- his fellow Christians in Asia Minor to the disciples are imperfect human beings Francis prayed that the collection, a sign ments of reconciliation, to bring the manifest the same concern that Peter, and would make mistakes and com- of solidarity and closeness, “could help, Father’s forgiveness to everyone, to John and the disciples professed in their mit sins, but their love for Jesus could without further delay, promote peace reveal his loving face through concrete Download the preaching. Just as the heavenly hosts conquer all the gravest sins and failures. and respect for the law in that harshly gestures of mercy,” Pope Francis said. acclaim the Sacrifi cial Lamb who now Jesus wants his disciples to affi rm that tried land.” “Truly, God’s mercy is forever; it never Asian Journal shares in the power of God, so the early their love for him is ardent and strong to The more one receives mercy, Pope ends, it never runs out, it never gives digital edition at Christians must also show that there is conquer all sins and failures and to over- Francis said at the vigil April 2, “the up when faced with closed doors, and it a higher power than the Roman Empire. come all odds to ministry. Jesus teaches more we are called to share it with oth- never tires.” www.scribd.com/asianjournal Gospel: John 21: 1-19. Jesus” concern his disciples to have confi dence in their ers; it cannot be kept hidden or kept only Follow Wooden on Twitter @Cindy_ for others became more apparent when love for him in the same manner that he for ourselves.” Wooden. the disciples” needs became more evi- has confi dence in them no matter who dent: 1) Fishing all night, the disciples they are and what they had mistakenly Pope Francis spoke to a full St. Peter’s many of our brothers and sisters.” caught nothing; 2) after working all done. Square during his Mass on Divine When we cure the wounds of our suf- night, they were hungry; 3) Peter’s need Jesus’ concern is not just for Peter and Mercy is an open book – and it's Mercy Sunday, a feast instituted by St. fering brothers and sisters, “we profess for a deeper self-introspection. the other disciples. He is also concerned John Paul II which takes place every Jesus” and make him alive and present Refl ection: Jesus knows that following with you and me. He told Peter, “Tend our task to write it, Pope says year the second Sunday after Easter. in the world, Francis observed, adding him is not easy. Aware of the diffi cul- my sheep.” Jesus calls us too despite In his homily, the Pope focused on that “this is the mission that he entrusts ties, trials and failures that come with of who we are and what we had done. Vatican City, Apr 3, 2016 / 04:08 down. the healings carried out by the disciples to us.” discipleship, Jesus continues calling all, He knows that we commit sins and am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Divine Because of this, “the Gospel of mercy in the day’s fi rst reading from Acts, as Pope Francis then pointed to Jesus’ ap- “Come, and follow me.” He calls and make lots of mistakes also, that we too Mercy Sunday Pope Francis said the remains an open book, in which the well as Jesus’ appearance to them in the pearance to his disciples in the Gospel, gives us the strength needed to respond encounter failures and frustrations in our “Gospel of Mercy” begun by Jesus and signs of Christ’s disciples, which are upper room in the Gospel passage from noting how he greeted them with the affi rmatively and faithfully. Because he desire to follow him. Just as Jesus wants the apostles is still unfi nished, and is an concrete acts of love and the best wit- John. words “peace be with you.” knows the frustrations that come along Peter and the other disciples to look into open book that each person is called to ness to mercy, continue to be written,” He noted that in addition to speaking The peace that Jesus offered is the with ministry (similar to the failure of their hearts for the quality and the quan- write through their words and actions. he said. of the signs that Jesus did, the Gospel same one which “awaits men and wom- the disciples in catching no fi sh after tity of their love for him, so he requires “The Gospel is the book of God’s “We are all called to become living also presents a contrast between the fear en of our own day,” he said, explaining working all night), Jesus stays with us to do the same. mercy, to be read and reread, because writers of the Gospel,” Francis contin- of the disciples, who “gathered behind that it isn’t “a negotiated peace” absent those who are willing to listen to his Quotation of the week: “It has the everything that Jesus said and did is an ued, explaining that this is done by prac- closed doors,” and the mission of Jesus, of confl ict, but one that comes from the voice, “Lower the net over the other side hands to help others. It has the feet to expression of the Father’s mercy,” the ticing the corporal and spiritual works of “who sends them into the world to pro- heart of God, uniting us and making us of the boat and you will fi nd some- hasten to the poor and needy. It has the Pope said April 3. mercy, “which are the hallmarks of the claim the message of forgiveness.” feel loved. thing.” Hungry and tired, the disciples eyes to see misery and want. It has the He noted how at the end of the day’s Christian life.” This contrast between “a closed heart To be bearers of this peace is the mis- needed food and rest. Jesus understands ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of Gospel reading from John, the evange- “By means of these simple yet power- and the call of love to open doors closed sion that was entrusted to the Church that the disciples after working hard all men. That is what love looks like.” St. list expressed that while Jesus carried ful gestures, even when unseen, we can by sin” exists in the heart of many on Easter day, the Pope said, adding night long need bodily sustenance and Augustine of Hippo. out many signs in the presence of his accompany the needy, bringing God’s people today, Francis observed, explain- that this peace is constantly renewed by strength. He told them, “Come, have disciples, not all of them were written tenderness and consolation.” ing that Jesus’ call is one “that frees us God’s forgiveness. to go out of ourselves.” Francis closed his homily by encour- “Jesus, who by his resurrection has aging faithful to give thanks for God’s overcome the fear and dread which great love, “which we fi nd impossible to imprison us, wishes to throw open our grasp,” and which never abandons us. closed doors and send us out,” he said, He prayed that all would receive the noting that much of humanity today is grace “to never grow tired of drawing wounded, fearful, and marked by pain from the well of the Father’s mercy and and uncertainty. bringing it to the world,” and asked that However, every infi rmity fi nds healing “we too may be merciful, to spread the in God’s mercy, the Pope said, adding power of the Gospel everywhere, and to that this mercy isn’t far off, but seeks write those pages of the Gospel which to be close to those effected by poverty John the Apostle did not write.” and to free the world from all types of After Mass Pope Francis led pilgrims slavery. in praying the traditional Regina Caeli To be an apostle, he said, means prayer, calling to mind all countries af- “touching and soothing the wounds that fected by war and violence, particularly today affl ict the bodies and souls of the Ukraine.

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April 8-14, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 HousingHousing && RealReal EstateEstate Under one roof: multigenerational housing California Association of Realtors big for builders HUD Issues Guidance that a Blanket Refusal Diana Olick of CNBC reports to Allow Criminal Ex-Offenders to Rent May on how multigenerational homes are a huge opportu- Violate Fair Housing Law landlord or property May Constitute Discrimination Even if the length of time that has passed since nity for homebuilders, due not Intentional the criminal conduct occurred. HUD’s to the fact that most existing manager that imposes This is the case even when a land- guidance cites to research indicating homes weren’t built for this a blanket refusal to lord or property manager may have no that after six of seven years the risk of A intention to discriminate. A policy or reoffending by someone with a prior type of living. The article and rent to any person with any practice – even a facially neutral one criminal history is about the same as a the video that accompanies it criminal conviction record such as not renting to an ex-offender – non-offender. highlight Lennar as a leader – no matter when the con- may still constitute illegal discrimination Third, the policy must take into ac- in offering multigenerational viction occurred, what the unless necessary to serve a substantial, count the nature and severity of the home designs. legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest of individual’s conviction. Of course, a underlying conduct entailed, the landlord or property manager, of if landlord or property manager must Jennifer Michaels didn’t expect her or what the convicted person the landlord or property manager could consider resident safety and protec- Seattle-area house would sell so quickly, has done since then -- may adopt a practice that has less discrimina- tion of property. However, any policy especially since she hadn’t settled on a tory effect. implemented must accurately distinguish new home yet. With nowhere to go, the be violating fair housing between criminal conduct that indicates divorced mom moved herself and her law. How to Use Criminal Records in the a demonstrable risk to resident safety two teenagers in with her mother, Lucy Screening Process and/or property and criminal conduct Abbott, thinking it would be temporary. “Disparate Effect” Is it still legal to take into consideration that does not. Much to all of their surprise, they didn’t New guidance from the US Department a criminal record of a prospective tenant hate it. of Housing and Urban Development in approving an application? Yes. The Policy Must Be Applied Equally “I enjoy the life that the kids bring to (HUD) aims to curtail housing discrimi- use of criminal records as part of the Finally, it goes without saying that a you when they are around you all the nation against criminal ex-offenders. overall tenant screening process may landlord or property manager must treat time, but we did have our challenges,” As HUD states, “Nationally, racial and serve the valid business and security everyone equally. Even if a screening said Lucy, who would prefer we say ethnic minorities face disproportionately functions of protecting tenants and the policy involving criminal convictions only that she is in her 70s. high rates of arrest and incarceration.” property from former convicted crimi- is maintained, it can never be used as a The challenge was the space. Lucy’s Thus, prohibitions against renting to ex- nals. But it’s important to follow some pretext for unequal treatment. If a land- house was large but, like so many other offenders may have a disparate effect on basic guidelines. lord or property manager refuses to rent existing homes today, not built for such minority groups. First, do not exclude prospective ten- to a person for certain convictions, then multigenerational living. So after a few ants based upon prior arrests. Only a the landlord or property should not be years, with the kids getting bigger and (See HUD’s offi cial guidance here: record of conviction (as opposed to an renting to anyone similarly convicted. more independent, Jennifer and Lucy http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/docu- arrest) will serve as suffi cient evidence went house hunting together and found ments/huddoc?id=HUD_OGCGuidAp- to prove that an individual engaged in Legal Hotline what they were looking for in a newly pFHAStandCR.pdf) criminal conduct. Did you know? - C.A.R. has a new built home designed specifi cally for Second, any such policy must consider Legal Hotline App! their situation. “Everybody has their own privacy and in a middle class family, which allowed you do something, it expands your belief words of wisdom for someone strug- their own space, so for instance, my him a certain amount of privilege to pur- of what’s possible,” he says. gling with their identity, sexual orienta- mom has her own suite,” said Jennifer. sue his passion of becoming a professor. Finally, to end our great conversa- tion, or academic or career path. “It is essentially a full one-bedroom Estate Consulting. “I think the builders numbers, they bring the trend along with “Being a sociologist is partly about tion on Filipino identity and his recent “You have one life. Live it the way you apartment on the main fl oor, so I don’t fi gured out there was a huge opportunity them. opening people’s eyes to the inequali- successes, I asked Dr Ocampo for some want to live it,” he said. – Rappler.com have to worry about her falling down here that they had missed, and Lennar Then there are retiring baby boomers. ties that are everywhere in our society, the stairs. She has her own front door, was a real leader in this a few years ago, The largest generation is downsizing. whether we are talking about racism, she can have her own decor there, she designing for these types of house- Some are choosing active adult com- sexism, or homophobia,” he says, and can stay up however long she wants and holds.” munities, but a signifi cant number are then adds that the fi eld also provides a not interrupt the family either and also, In a recent survey by Burns Consulting choosing to move in with their adult venue for creative solutions for address- APARTMENTS FOR RENT we have enough space as a family to of 20,000 home shoppers, 44 percent children. With more dual income house- ing these social problems. have a regular family unit, and then she said they would like to accommodate holds, help from live-in grandparents is can have her separate living.” their elderly parents in their next home. often a necessity. Advice to Fil-Ams in academia Sorrento Tower Apartments will be accept- Forty-two percent said they plan to Builders are now seeing and acting Dr Ocampo has this advice to give ing applications for studio size apartments The family moved into a “NextGen” accommodate their adult children. The on a clear multigenerational wish list: to young Filipino Americans thinking home, a brand from Miami-based home numbers are increasing for several Separate entrances are a must, then of careers in academia: “Having the only for seniors 62 years of age and older builder Lennar. The brand is doing reasons: The recent recession and result- main-fl oor bedroom suites with private opportunity to be a representative of the very well for Lennar, which has made ing unemployment hit young workers kitchenettes and living spaces, even Filipino American community is both a and/or disabled individuals who qualify a heavy push into the multigenerational hardest. An abnormally high number of separate outdoor spaces. The idea is that privilege and a responsibility. When you with low income. space. them therefore never moved out of their the family can live under one roof, but write something, there is some young “Older homes were built for young parents’ homes. Millennials are also not entirely together. Filipino kid out there whose educational families, and we have 21 million house- marrying later in life, keeping them with experience will be better because of holds now living multigenerationally, their parents longer. http://theopendoor.lennar.com/inside- what you wrote.” Starting Thursday, May 5th applications can be sub- with one generation having to share Immigration is another driver. In Asian lennar/under-one-roof-multigeneration- Anthony believes it’s so important for mitted at the address below on weekdays between a bathroom that’s used by the entire and Hispanic cultures, multigenera- al-housing-big-for-builders/ Filipino professors to be public fi gures. house, some people live in the garage,” tional living is usually the rule. As these He thinks the reason there aren’t many the hours of 10am to 4pm. For more information, go said John Burns of John Burns Real immigrants move to the U.S. in greater Filipinos out there who want to be to www.sorrentotower.com. college professors or writers is partly because they simply don’t encounter or Equal Housing Opportunity magically erase the negative memo- whenever his parents (who hail from see Filipino professors or writers. Sorrento Tower ries that young gay men of color have Quezon and Cavite) brought him back “If you don’t see a Filipino professor, #PinoyPride experienced in their own families and home. you’re going to think subconsciously 2875 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92110 ( Continued from page 1 ) communities, says Dr Ocampo. In California, he went to a predomi- that you can’t be a professor. However, “Growing up as a gay Filipino or nantly Filipino elementary school where when you see someone that looks like 619-276-1775 Professor of Sociology at Cal Latino in the US means being a survivor they had Filipino teachers and did the Poly Pomona. He will receive a by default. These young men had to tinikling, and this infused a sense of one year stipend of $45,000 as creatively maneuver their social relation- ethnic pride in him that never made him part of the foundation’s support ships growing up in ways that their feel less than. This became even more straight friends and relatives never had important when he moved to a predomi- for individuals engaged in post- to. Not only did they grow up with the nantly white high school and later to doctoral study after the attain- stigma of being gay. They also had to Stanford University. ment of the PhD or ScD degree. deal with the stigma of being a person of His strong connection to a Filipino Dr Ocampo is a graduate of Stanford color in a predominantly white society,” community instilled this belief that his University (BA ’03, MA ’04) and the he says, emphasizing that his book is experiences and perspective had value. University of California, Los Angeles not about their victimhood but their (MA ’06, PhD ’11). The grant will give resilience in the face of homophobia and ‘Complacency is the enemy of prog- him the opportunity to focus on his sec- racism. ress’ ond book, “Out in LA: Race, Masculin- Anthony hopes that Filipino-Amer- ity, and Sexuality in an Immigrant City.” Filipinos are the Latinos of Asia icans will learn to capitalize on their More than the fi nancial support, says I found Dr. Ocampo’s fi rst book, The unique connections with both the Asian Dr Ocampo, “the Ford Foundation treats Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Ameri- American and Latino communities. He its scholars like family. There is an an- cans Break the Rules of Race to be such believes there is so much opportunity for nual conference where Ford Fellows get a valuable resource in placing Filipino Filipinos to build a base of support with to connect and make friendships, which identity in the global scene. these two communities because of our is especially important given the under When asked what his motivation was shared histories with both groups. representation of minority scholars.” in writing this book, Dr Ocampo simply Economically speaking, Dr Ocampo In a lot of places in the country, Ford said that he wrote it for all the Filipino feels that many Filipinos are doing all Fellows are the “only one.” For ex- kids who never got to read about them- right in the US, usually arriving with ample, Dr Ocampo was the fi rst Fil-Am selves: “There’s something so empower- more education and professional experi- in his UCLA PhD program in a long ing when you are able to read your story ence than the average immigrant. time. In Cal Poly Pomona, he is the only in a book. It makes you feel like your “My fear is that this could lead to Fil-Am professor in the entire campus perspective, your experiences, and your complacency. It wasn’t too long ago that that he knows of. feelings matter.” Filipinos were the ones of the bottom of Earning this recognition was quite a Filipinos are the third largest immigrant the social hierarchy, and I think many meaningful surprise for Anthony, who group in this country behind Mexicans Filipinos today aren’t aware of that. had applied for this fellowship fi ve times and Chinese. Filipinos are the largest I think it’s important to never get too in the past. Asian American group in California, comfortable or complacent,” he says. This time, instead of tailoring his ap- the state with the largest population of According to Dr Ocampo, no matter plication to what he believed the panel immigrants. how Americanized a Filipino may think would like to hear, he simply wrote from Because Filipinos hardly got any he or she is, it doesn’t change the fact his heart about the research project he airtime – in school books, in the news, that we are still not part of the main- was interested in — gay kids who grow or in television – Dr Ocampo couldn’t stream. He believes that being middle up in immigrant families and communi- stand that Filipinos had become so invis- class buys a lot of privilege, but not the ties. ible. Knowing how rich our history and privilege of being white in America. our culture is, he was disheartened that “Why aren’t there more Filipino Damaging effects of hypermasculin- we barely had a presence in educational American professors? Filipino American ity materials or in mass media. doctors? Filipino American political In his second book, Dr Ocampo wants This is what made him want to make a leaders?” He asks, and then answers, to focus on young men because of the contribution, even if it was a small one. “There is still way more work to be damaging effects of hypermasculinity in He wanted Filipinos to see their experi- done, and complacency is the enemy of their lives. ences on paper, and to inspire other writ- progress.” “There are certain expectations of what ers to pick up the pen and author their I asked Anthony what it was like to it means to be a ‘real man’ in Filipino versions of what it means to be Filipino pursue a career in academia when most and Latino families, and there is tremen- American. Filipino youth are pressured to fi nd dous pressure to live up to that standard. Dr Ocampo credits his family and com- careers in nursing, computer science, or And for what? So that they can learn to munity for his strong Filipino identity. other technical fi elds. degrade women? So that they can grow His family – parents, grandparents, titas, He said that it was important to up feeling inferior because of who they titos, and cousins – helped him keep his commend Filipinos who are making are? I hate that.” Filipino-ness intact. important contributions in these fi elds Amazing developments like marriage “At no point in my life did I ever feel as well as being able to provide for their equality and an increased acceptance ashamed of being Filipino,” he says, and families fi nancially. of LGBT individuals equality don’t that he always felt a sense of connection He feels fortunate to be an only child Page 12 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2016

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

How to Recite the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

A burglar breaks into a home THE FINAL TOAST The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary rosary beads of with a parrot ve decades. At the National burglar He asked the parrot if he was Shrine of Divine Mercy in broke into a the one talking. The parrot said, Stockbridge, Massachusetts the "Yes." So he asked the parrot home. Chaplet is preceded by two A his name, and the parrot opening prayers from the replied, "Moses." He heard a soft voice Diary of Saint Faustina and say, "Jesus is watching followed by a closing prayer. you." Thinking it was his The burglar asked, "What kind of people imagination, he continued Optional Opening Prayer his search. would name a parrot Moses?" Again, he hears: "Jesus is The parrot replied, You expired, Jesus, but the source watching you." "The same kind of of life gushed forth for souls, people who would and the ocean of mercy opened He turned his fl ashlight around name their pit bull, up for the whole world. O Fount and saw a parrot in a cage. Jesus." of Life, unfathomable Divine Source: www.sunnyskyz.com Mercy, envelop the whole world When They bombed Tokyo to take off from much farther out in the and empty Yourself out upon us 73 years ago. Pacifi c Ocean than they had counted on. O Blood and Water, which gushed Jesus, I Trust in You! They were told that because of this they Special would not have enough fuel to make it forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Prayer to Take They once were among the most fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!. Devotion to universally admired and revered men to safety. in the United States. There were 80 of And those men went anyway. Authority They bombed Tokyo and then fl ew as Begin with the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Apostle's Creed: the Raiders in April 1942, when they My Mercy IN THE NAME OF JESUS, I take far as they could. Four planes crash- carried out one of the most courageous authority and I bind all powers and and heart-stirring military operations in landed; 11 more crews bailed out, and Our Father Meditation: three of the Raiders died. Eight more forces of evil in the air, in the ground, this nation’s history. The mere men- Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; in the water, in the underground, in were captured; three were executed. The fl ames of mercy are burning Me. tion of their unit’s name, in those years, the netherworld, in nature and in fi re. Another died of starvation in a Japa- Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. I desire to pour them out upon hu- would bring tears to the eyes of grateful YOU ARE THE LORD over the en- nese prison camp. One crew made it to Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as man souls. Oh, what pain they cause Americans. tire universe and I give you the Glory Russia. Me when they do not want to accept Now only four survive. we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into for Your creation. In Your Name I The Doolittle Raiders sent a message them! My daughter, do whatever is After Japan’s sneak attack on Pearl temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen. bind all demonic forces that have from the United States to its enemies, within your power to spread devo- Harbor, with the United States reeling come against us and our families and to the rest of the world: We will tion to My mercy. I will make up for and wounded, something dramatic was and I seal all of us in the protection fi ght. And, no matter what it takes, we Hail Mary what you lack. Tell aching mankind needed to turn the war effort around. of Your Precious Blood that was will win. to snuggle close to My merciful Heart, Even though there were no friendly Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou shed for us on the Cross. Mary, our Of the 80 Raiders, 62 survived the war. and I will fi ll it with peace (Diary, airfi elds close enough to Japan for the amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Mother, we seek your protection and They were celebrated as national heroes, 1074). United States to launch a retaliation, a intercession with the Sacred Heart models of bravery. Metro-Goldwyn- Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at daring plan was devised. Sixteen B-25s of Jesus for us and our families, and Mayer produced a motion picture based the hour of our death, Amen. My Prayer Response: were modifi ed so that they could take surround us with your mantle of love off from the deck of an aircraft car- on the raid; “Thirty Seconds Over to discourage the enemy. St Michael Tokyo,” starring Spencer Tracy and Van Lord Jesus, help me and all apostles rier. This had never before been tried The Apostle's Creed and our guardian Angels come defend Johnson, was a patriotic and emotional of Divine Mercy to tell aching mankind -- sending such big, heavy bombers from us and our families in battle against box-offi ce hit, and the phrase became I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and of Your great desire to pour out Your a carrier. all the evil ones that roam the earth. part of the national lexicon. In the earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was mercy upon human souls and for them to The 16 fi ve-man crews, under the com- IN THE NAME OF JESUS, I bind mand of Lt. Col. James Doolittle, who movie-theater previews for the fi lm, snuggle close to Your merciful Heart. MGM proclaimed that it was presenting conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, su ered and command all the powers and himself fl ew the lead plane off the USS under Pontius Pilate, was crucied; died, and was buried. *Diary passages with bolded words are forces of evil to depart right now Hornet, knew that they would not be the story “with supreme pride.” Jesus speaking. Diary of St. Maria Faustina away from us, our homes and our able to return to the carrier. Beginning in 1946, the surviving Raid- He descended into Hell; the third day He arose again from the Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul © 1987 lands. And we thank you Lord Jesus They would have to hit Japan and ers have held a reunion each April, to dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Concep- for You are a faithful and compas- commemorate the mission. The reunion tion of the B.V.M. Excerpted from Divine then hope to make it to China for a safe the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the -- Mons. Milivoj is in a different city each year. In 1959, Mercy Minutes with Jesus: Praying Daily on sionalte God. Amen. landing. Bolobanic, Archdiocese of Zadar, Croatia the city of Tucson, Arizona, as a gesture living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Jesus’ Words from the Diary of St. Faustina But on the day of the raid, the Japanese (“An Exorcist Prays”,© 2014 Ave Maria of respect and gratitude, presented the by Rev. George W. Kosicki, CSB © 2010 military caught wind of the plan. The Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, Center for Peace, Canada) Doolittle Raiders with a set of 80 silver Marian Press Raiders were told that they would have the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. goblets. Each goblet was engraved with the name of a Raider. Every year, a wooden display case Then, on the large bead before each decade: bearing all 80 goblets is transported to the reunion city. Each time a Raider Eternal Father, I o er you the Body and Blood, passes away, his goblet is turned upside down in the case at the next reunion, as Soul and Divinity, of Your Dearly Beloved Son, his old friends bear solemn witness. Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins Also in the wooden case is a bottle of and those of the whole world. 1896 Hennessy Very Special cognac. The year is not happenstance: 1896 was when Jimmy Doolittle was born. On the ten small beads of each decade, say: There has always been a plan: When there are only two surviving Raiders, For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, they would open the bottle, at last drink have mercy on us and on the whole world. from it, and toast their comrades who preceded them in death. As 2013 began, there were fi ve living Conclude with (Say 3 Times): Raiders; then, in February, Tom Griffi n passed away at age 96. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, What a man he was. After bailing out of his plane over a mountainous Chinese have mercy on us and on the whole world. forest after the Tokyo raid, he became ill with malaria, and almost died. When Optional Closing Prayer he recovered, he was sent to Europe to fl y more combat missions. He was shot down, captured, and spent 22 months in Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of a German prisoner of war camp. compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase The selfl essness of these men, the sheer Your mercy in us, that in di cult moments we might not guts ... there was a passage in the Cin- despair nor become despondent, but with great condence ( Continued on page 13 ) submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. April 8-14, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Classi edClassi ed AdsAds Chairperson of the Council of Philippine 3. Dina Ellorin- Corporate Secretary- Why non-profi t American Organizations (COPAO) and BS in Food Technology, University of Final Toast ( Continued from page 4 ) active member of SD Scripps Lion’s the Philippines; also one of the most Club, Knights of Columbus Council No. faithful offi cers of the Board since the ( Continued from page 12 ) KCS and currently a business entrepre- 13688. He was named “Mayor of San early beginning starting with the NU- cinnati Enquirer obituary for Mr. Griffi n neur travelling between U.S. and the Diego’s FilAm Community” because of TRIFIT project. Current President of the that, on the surface, had nothing to do Wanted Caregiver Philippines; Co-Founder of Kalusugan his popularity in so many associations. Samahan FilAm Performing Arts and with the war, but that was emblematic Community Services; and had been in He has been in and out of the country Education Center. She has experience of the depth of his sense of duty and Live-In the BOD in different capacities as Chair, transitioning for 12 years to help others organizing special events having been a devotion: Vice-Chair and member since the begin- in the Philippines especially Indang, long-time volunteer and Board member “When his wife became ill and needed ning. Retired U.S. Navy; three times Cavite where he is from originally. of the Dance company. As a volunteer to go into a nursing home, he visited her ARF Home Care Facility parent, she has been helping in fundrais- every day. He walked from his house to ing activities such as the annual Philip- the nursing home, fed his wife and at the pine Cultural Arts Festival in Balboa end of the day brought home her clothes. Park. She is an Environmental Health At night, he washed and ironed her National City Specialist who has recently retired from clothes. Then he walked them up to her Caregiver Wanted for the SD County Health Services Agency room the next morning. He did that for after 29 ½ years of service with the three years until her death in 2005.” Adult Residential Facility, Dept. of Environmental Health. She is a Certifi ed Food Safety Professional and So now, out of the original 80, only Call (619) 548-3569 Live-In Preferred certifi ed to teach Food Safety courses four Raiders remain: Dick Cole (Doo- for food handlers in SD County. little’s co-pilot on the Tokyo raid), CONCLUSION: As you can see, we Robert Hite, Edward Saylor and David Call cell: (562) 225-1550, need more volunteers to be members of Thatcher. All are in their 90s. They have the BODs to fi ll more roles and respon- decided that there are too few of them (919) 302-6557 sibilities. 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ISS, as part of a $1.9 billion contract with Santi Silverio , notary public National City, CA 91950 NASA to deliver necessities to the astronauts accredited by the philippine consulate of los angeles (Near Villa Manila Restaurant) living in space. – With reports from Agence France-Presse / Rappler.com Page 14 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2016 TrendsTrends Fashion, function confl ict in creating wearable technology Securing MU, conducted in-depth interviews with their devices add extra abilities, or 16 major wearable technology product 'superpowers' to their users," Raj said. Your Financial developers in the United States and the "To achieve this goal, it is clear that Netherlands. They determined that the these manufacturers need to fi nd ways working defi nition for wearable technol- to combine all of the relevant areas of Documents ogy for these companies is a device expertise cohesively, including engineer- Many Americans experience the chal- which allows a person to do more with ing, technology, health informatics, and lenge of rebuilding their lives after a less, improves connectivity with the fashion. Often, we found communica- disaster or other emergency. In these world, fi ts the body well, and grants tion gaps occurred when people from stressful circumstances, having access to "superpowers" or abilities otherwise two different disciplines were using dif- personal fi nancial, insurance, medical, beyond human capability. ferent jargon when actually discussing and other records is crucial for starting "It was very important to these wear- ( Continued on page 8 ) the process of recovery quickly and able technology manufacturers that effi ciently. Taking the time now to collect and and 24% expect exports to be lower than secure these critical records will give last year. you peace of mind. In the event of an Despite polls The PSA recorded $54 billion in emergency, it will also ensure that you ( Continued from page 1 ) exports last year, from January to Sep- have the documentation needed to start change of regime could make itself felt. tember, a dip of 2.4% from 2014. the recovery process without delay. MBC members remain optimistic That dip has continued into 2016 with The Emergency Financial First Aid on these fronts, however, with 54% January export results showing a dip of Kit (EFFAK) can help you fi nancially anticipating approved investments to be 3.9%. prepare if a disaster or other emergency higher than the P106.6 billion recorded Positive corporate outlook strikes your community. The EFFAK by the Philippine Statistics Authority The vast majority of MBC members also contains four important steps to fi nancial (PSA) from January to September of last expect the economy to translate into positive preparedness: year. corporate performance for 2016. A full 82% expect their gross revenues to be Assemble your important documents Another 26% of respondents expect ap- higher in 2016, 15% expect no change, and and contacts; proved investments to remain the same, 3% expect revenues to be lower this year. Review your insurance policies and while 20% expect a decrease during the Meanwhile, 74% of the respondents also fi nancial paperwork to be sure that they Study examines how technol- create devices that were once only seen company productivity. same period. project higher net incomes in 2016, while are still accurate and current; ogy companies defi ne, create on science fi ction shows. Now, research- "We found that within manufacturing On trade, MBC members foresee an 19% foresee no change, and 7% expect lower Store paper and electronic copies of all ers from the University of Missouri companies, the engineers were focused increase in both imports and exports net incomes. fi les in safe locations; and new wearable technologies have found that the wearable technology more on packing the most technology with 62% expecting higher imports As for investments, 59% of the respondents In Science.Daily.com Revisit and update your EFFAK on a industry often is hampered by commu- as possible into each device, while the compared to last year's $62.6 billion said they will make additional investments The creation and use of wearable tech- regular schedule. (Updates are especially nication breakdowns between technol- fashion experts were more concerned (from January to September), while 30% in the coming year, with an average of P4.9 nology, such as Apple watches, Google important when certain changes in your ogy engineers and fashion designers. with ensuring the devices fi t comfort- foresee it staying on the same level and billion. The highest investments of over P1 Glass, and Fitbits, have drastically in- billion are under the Diversifi ed / Conglom- life occur, like a change in marital status, Deepika Raj, a doctoral student in the ably and looked aesthetically pleasing," the remaining 8% expecting imports to creased in recent years as technological erate and Services sectors. birth of a child, and opening or closing textile and apparel management program Raj said. "It is important for wearable be lower this year. advances have allowed manufacturers to In terms of workforce, 49% of the respon- accounts.) at MU,, says these breakdowns can hurt technology companies to fi nd ways to This optimism can be refl ected in re- dents plan on expanding their workforce with April is Financial Literacy Month. This improve collaboration among the differ- sults from January 2016, which showed the majority of these companies found in the month is a great opportunity to review ent disciplines. Otherwise, products can that imports grew to their highest level services sector. and update your EFFAK. You can fi nd ultimately suffer if one or more sides are in 5 years. On the other hand, 47% of the respondent more fi nancial preparedness resources not effectively addressed." As for exports, 38% of MBC members companies expect to hold their workforce online at http://www.fema.gov/media- For their study, Raj and Jung Ha- expect higher exports in 2016, while size steady, while only 4% foresee the pos- library/assets/documents/94715. Brookshire, an associate professor at another 38% expect it to stay the same sibility of laying off workers. – Rappler.com

tion at that time. During the story conference for special this is… so expect bigger and The story is set in the enchanted realm Encantadia 2016, he reminded his new more exciting things about Encantadia," More exciting of Encantadia, which is divided into four cast that this will not be like any regular he shared. ( Continued from page 15 ) kingdoms – Adamya, Sapiro, Lireo, and show. “Encantadia is very different. You Jewel of Water, will be portrayed by Hathoria. Each kingdom holds one of have to live the whole project. You have the four precious elemental stones that to live your characters,” he said. Alden talented young actress Gabbi Garcia. ( Continued from page 15 ) Newcomer Sanya Lopez will play the are integral to maintaining peace and He encouraged the four new lead role of Danaya, the keeper of the Jewel order in the land. actresses to bond and help each other Alden, whose fans may catch him on of Earth. And multi-talented actress Encantadia 2016, which will soon out as he recalled how the relationship Eat Bulaga and Sunday PinaSaya on Glaiza de Castro will breathe life to air on GMA Pinoy TV, is helmed by among the original lead cast members GMA Pinoy TV, may seem to have his Pirena, the eldest among the Sang'gres Director Mark Reyes, who also led the contributed to the success of the series. hands full with his showbiz commit- and the keeper of the Jewel of Fire. production of the series’ fi rst run. Reyes With excitement building for Encan- ments but his presence at his sister’s The highly-acclaimed series fi rst aired dubs the new series as a ‘requel’ which tadia 2016, Reyes promises viewers graduation proves that he is never too on GMA Network in 2005 and was will offer something new and revitalize a better show. "We will do our best to busy for those who are important to him. deemed the grandest television produc- the familiar story that is well-loved by make this even better than the fi rst one. The same can also be said when he Kapuso audiences across the globe to That's all we can promise. Pinaghirapan took the time to join his reel (and real?) make it appealing to a new audience of po namin 'to [We worked very hard on life sweetheart Maine Mendoza’s birth- millenials. this]. Nakita niyo [You’ve seen] how day celebration in Boracay. (30) PONFERRADA LAW OFFICES Bernardo Karlo M. Ponferrada, Esq Licensed, California State Bar & Philippine Bar Languages Spoken: English, Tagalog, Waray, Ilonggo & Cebuano

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EntertainmentEntertainment Heart Evange- Alden Richards makes time More exciting Screen lista, ready to for sister’s graduation ‘Encantadia’ Talk reconcile with retelling in the By Nathan Yuson Andersen Read previous articles by Nathan Andersen on Marian Rivera? works his Facebook page and also in the Entertainment Section of www.asianjournalusa.com The Newsboys Address Racial Tension in Album “Love Riot”

The four Sang’gres will be portrayed by Kapuso stars (L-R) Sanya Lopez as Danaya, Gabbi Garcia as Alena, Kylie Padilla as Amihan, and Glaiza de Castro as Pirena. (Photo by GMANetwork.com) Four Kapuso actresses have emerged successful in the rigorous auditions for GMA Network’s retelling of the hit fantasy series Encantadia this 2016. In a much-awaited grand announce- By Nathan Andersen, Contributing judged ‘cause I’m gonna give my life ment on 24 Oras last April 4, the highly- Writer, MovieGuide.org to show the world the love that fi lls me, Heart Evangelista might have hinted coveted roles of the four sisters, who then I want to be guilty.” at a possible reconciliation with Marian are called Sang’gres or guardians of the “Guilty” is also notable for being Rivera with whom she had a feud way elemental gems, went to GMA Artist he Newsboys, a featured in the band’s eighteenth and back in 2011 while they were fi lming Alden Richards beams with pride as His ever supportive father Richard Center stars Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, popular Christian rock latest studio album, titled “Love Riot”. scenes for the remake of the movie he shared a photo of him with his sister Faulkerson, who is also known as Daddy Sanya Lopez and Glaiza de Castro. band, contributed to In an interview with The Christian Post, Temptation Island. Riza taken at the latter’s college gradu- Bae, revealed on Twitter that Alden Versatile star Kylie Padilla will portray T the Newsboys’ drummer Duncan Phil- At a recent pocket interview for her ation. was the one who put his sister though the role of Amihan, the keeper of the the 2014 movie “God’s Not lips shared that the album is intended upcoming soap on GMA, Juan Happy The Pambansang Bae posted his selfi e college. Jewel of Air. Alena, the keeper of the Dead” by making a cameo to help inspire the American masses to Love Story, Heart confi rmed that she’s with Riza on Instagram with the caption ( Continued on page 14 ) ( Continued on page 14 ) love one another amid recent racial ten- ready to mend ties with people she had “I’m proud of you.” appearance as themselves sions. Phillips said, “I think we’ve seen previous misunderstandings with. and performing a song in the enough rioting over hate, about hate, or “Yeah, naman! Kailangan lahat happy, soundtrack. because of hate. As a band, I think we’re happy ‘no? Ang hirap ng buhay, dapat over it,” and also “Black Lives Matter, happy na lang. You’ll never know when Pasok po kayo! Fans will be delighted to know that the which they do, but then if I look at my time’s up, di ba? [Yes, of course. Life is YOUR band has similarly participated in the se- Bible, every life matters.” This convic- diffi cult as it is so it’s better to just be May LIBRENG regalo, quel “God’s Not Dead 2”, set for release tion led to the band deciding that their happy. You’ll never know when time’s FREE GIFT! on April 1st. However, the Newsboys album should emphasize God’s love up, right?],” she revealed. palinis at inspeksyon ng this time won’t perform their hit single as revealed through the Gospel. In the Being two of their generation’s fi nest Just for coming in! “God’s Not Dead (Like a Lion)” but drummer’s own words, “I think what we actresses, it was inevitable that Heart alahas! instead “Guilty,” a new song that aligns want to say with this record is instead and Marian’s fans would pit them with the movie by exhorting Christians of all the hate we’ve seen, instead of all against each other whenever the oppor- to proclaim the gospel even under the the wackiness we’ve seen… let’s have tunity arises. threat of government persecution. The a love riot. Our faith is a faith of love. However, in spite of their rivalry, both lyrics include the following chorus: “If It’s the ultimate love that our Creator, Kapuso actresses have declared that they serving you is against the law of man, our Maker, our Savior came down from have moved on from the incident. if living out my faith in you is banned, the right hand of the Father out of love. So now, showbiz denizens can all just then I’ll stand right before the jury. If wait and see how and when their recon- saying I believe is out of line, if I’m ( Continued on page 8 ) ciliation will happen. (30)

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ArtsArts && CultureCulture The 15th Annual Mosaic Arts International Exhibition (MAI), sponsored by the Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA), presents works at the NTC Liberty Station and online Exhibit in two galleries, plus a large sculpture by the late mosaic artist, Niki de Saint Phalle, and Pierre Marie LeJeune is on display outside. -- Women’s Museum of California The 15th Annual Mosaic Arts Interna- The selected works refl ect the multi- The 2016 exhibition is comprised of Masters Invitational will be presented at and Canada. Lastly, there will be a SAMA member, art historian, and mo- tional Exhibition (MAI), sponsored by plicity of the mosaic medium and its three segments, presented online and in Casa Valencia Galería, March 31–May special presentation honoring beloved saic scholar, JeanAnn Dabb. the Society of American Mosaic Artists unlimited applications. But, regardless two highly-energized venues at the NTC 27, 2016. SAMA will present the works (SAMA), invigorates a new perspective of the style, colors, textures, materials, Liberty Station in San Diego, California. of several, distinctly unique voices in of mosaic art in numerous contexts and or vision, each of the works exhibited Mosaic Arts International 2016: contemporary mosaic art. celebrates established as well as emerg- speaks an ancient language with a con- Masters Invitational ing artists working in the medium today. temporary translation. Mosaic Arts International 2016: In partnership with the Niki de Saint Phalle Charitable Art Foundation (NCAF), SAMA will celebrate French artist, Niki de Saint Phalle (1930– 2002), with a spotlight on her work The Hemet Vicariate Presents while living in La Jolla, CA near the end of her life. We are honored to present on loan Third Annual Divine Mercy from the NCAF archives, one of her many collaborations with Pierre Marie Conference and Workshop Lejeune, Ω / OMEGA. The exhibition will also include works by Irina Charny (Irvine, CA), an award-winning artist with an extensive Let’s Rock the Boat! list of collectors, including the Crocker Museum in Sacramento, CA; and Lynne The Power of Divine Mercy! Chinn (Plano, TX), recognized with several international art prizes and publication features; her fi ne art mosaics Date:Date: Saturday,Saturday, AprilApril 16,16, 20162016 are represented in private homes and in Mosaic Arts International 2016: BEST IN SHOW. Artist: Atsuko Laskaris - Time: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM public places all over the United States Millennium (2015) H 22.50” W 27.50” D 2.50” Registration: 8:30 AM Address: St. Martha Catholic Church 37200 Whitewood Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563

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FR. DONALD CALLOWAY, MIC, a prominent Marian priest, is a world-re- nowned conference speaker on Divine Mercy and the Blessed Virgin Mary. He speaks passionately about these topics in his moving conversion story. He has authored several books: “Purest of All Lilies: The Virgin Mary in the Spirituality of St. Faustina”; “No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy”; “Under the Mantle: Marian Thoughts from a 21st Century Priest”, and his latest, “Rosary Gems”.

TIM STAPLES is the Director of Apologetics and Evangelization at Catholic Answers. Tim was raised a Southern Baptist, and he converted to Catholicism in 1988. He studied for the priesthood for eight years before he left the semi- nary in 1994, realizing that his calling was not to the priesthood. Tim loves the Catholic faith and has been working in Catholic apologetics and evangelization ever since. He has authored several books and CDs, including “Behold Your Mother” and “Defending Your Faith.”

DONNA CORI GIBSON is a professional singer who has been a lay Carmelite since 1999. Her music is focused on prayer and explaining the truths of the Catholic Church. She can be heard on Catholic radio stations and television across the nation, such as EWTN Global Catholic Network and Familyland, including a Divine Mercy segment and concert program.

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