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HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JUNE 19, 2010 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER loha and welcome to the Hawaii Publisher & Executive Editor Happy Father’s Day 2010 Filipino Chronicle’s special Fa- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. umble self-sacrifice and servant leadership. Those ther’s Day issue. We would like to traits are common among almost all fathers. For Fil- send our best wishes to all of you Publisher & Managing Editor ipinos, most would describe their dads as the strong, A fathers and grandfathers for a very Chona A. Montesines-Sonido silent type. Filipino dads typically defer to moms as Happy Father’s Day! Our cover story for this issue is about the spe- Associate Editors H the family spokesperson but he still has the final say Dennis Galolo cial man in our lives who has impacted us. Con- in important matters. When it comes to hard work, tributing writer Gregory Bren Garcia takes a closer Edwin Quinabo Filipino dads are second-to-none. They punch-in early, rarely call look at fatherhood and the roles that fathers play in Philippine society in sick and are model employees. In fact, many will tell Creative Designer and in modern day families. He also asks several Filipinos the impacts Junggoi Peralta you that they developed their work ethic by observing their fathers. that their fathers have had on their lives. For our Chronicle pulse on Best of all, Filipino dads dearly love their families. They sacrifice Design Consultant pages 5 and 7, we also interviewed other Filipinos and asked them the Randall Shiroma everything and willingly go the extra mile for their children’s well- importance of giving tribute to fathers. Their answers will warm your being. hearts. Also, we hope that by reading Gregory’s story, which begins on Photographer One thing about most Filipino dads is that they are not prone page 4, you will be encouraged to take time this Father’s Day to show Tim Llena to emotional displays of affection. Because of this tendency, he your dad how much you appreciate him. Administrative Assistant won’t let on how pleased he is when you and the family make him In following up with our last issue’s article on Philippine Inde- Shalimar Pagulayan pendence Day celebrations, Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. has sub- feel extra special this Father’s Day. Columnists So rather than give him the usual aloha shirt, necktie, tools or mitted an exclusive article entitled “Kalayaan: the Continuing Carlota Ader Struggle for Philippine Freedom.” Liongson writes that for centuries other typical Father’s Day gifts, tell him instead how much you Carlo Cadiz, M.D. Filipinos struggled for freedom from various colonizers. That op- appreciate him being your dad. He needs to hear you saying ‘thank Sen. Will Espero pression unfortunately continues today as Filipinos continue to be Grace F. Fong, Ed.D you’ for the wonderful job he has done in loving and taking care shackled not by foreign power but by domestic troubles, including Mayor Mufi Hannemann of the family. The time will come one day when there will be no poverty, rights violations and exploitation…just to name a few. Governor Linda Lingle ‘hi dad’s, no more phone calls and no simple moments to spend to- To honor the Philippines’ national hero, the Honolulu City Coun- Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. gether. That’s how life is. You never realize how much you love J.P. Orias cil recently passed Resolution 10-99, CD1, FD1 which names a por- Pacita Saludes someone until that someone is no longer with you. tion of College Walk Mall as “Dr. Jose Rizal Square.” You may want Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. If there’s still time to appreciate your dad for all the good to take a leisurely stroll to this area, if you have never been to College Charlie Sonido, M.D. things he has done for you, do it NOW. Seize the moment this Fa- Walk Mall. Located on the Ewa side of Nuuanu Stream by Aala Park, Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. ther’s Day and don’t wait because tomorrow has not been prom- the area has a statue of Dr. Rizal facing makai (the ocean). The area Felino S. Tubera Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. ised to us. offers a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the Downtown/Chi- natown area. Lastly, if you enrolled your child in summer school to brush up on Contributing Writers his or her math, reading or other skills, you’ll be glad to know that Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. The Aftermath of Furlough Furlough Fridays are now a thing of the past. Many parents worried Clement Bautista Teresita Bernales, Ph.D Fridays that their children developed bad study habits from having too many Linda Dela Cruz three-day weekends by staying up late the night before a Furlough Fiedes Doctor ith the stroke of a pen by Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona, Fur- Friday, waking up at noon the following day and wasting the time Gregory Bren Garcia lough Fridays have become a relic of the past. The away instead of doing their homework. Young people are resilient and Danny De Gracia, II, MA easily bounce back but it is still difficult to recapture lost time in the Amelia Jacang, M.D. newly-signed law requires Hawaii’s public schools Caroline Julian classroom. We encourage parents, especially fathers, to continue to to have at least 180 days of instruction. Education Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. play an active role in your children’s education. W officials and the State agreed to save the upcoming Glenn Wakai In closing, we hope you will enjoy reading these and other arti- school year by tapping $57 million from the Hurri- Philippine Correspondent cles of interest in this special issue. Thank you for faithfully support- Guil Franco cane Relief Fund and receiving $10 million in interest-free loans ing the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle. Please feel free to contact us at: from local banks. [email protected] if you have concerns or questions re- Big Island Distributor A dark blotch in the history of public education in Hawaii, the garding Hawaii’s Filipino community. Grace Larson Ditas Udani furloughs were loved by students but angered parents and others, in- Until next time… aloha and mabuhay! cluding U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Implemented in Maui Distributor October 2009, the furloughs sliced 17 school days off the calendar Cecile Piros to help balance a nearly $1 billion state budget deficit. During that Molokai Distributor period, Hawaii held the dubious distinction of having the shortest equately funded public school system rather than having to suffer Maria Watanabe through more furloughs. school year of all 50 states. Advertising/Marketing Director As a result, many parents worried about the effects of Furlough LETTERS Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Fridays. Several have noticed that their children developed a three- Account Executives day weekend mentality. For working adults, three-day weekends COMMENTS ON THE “TEA PARTY”... Carlota Ader are a reward of sorts for the many years they have spent on the job. I would like to comment on the editorial “Tea Party Anti-Government Ha- J.P. Orias tred Has No Place in Hawaii” in your June 12th issue. Not so for children, who have yet to earn such a luxury. These stu- First of all, the Hawaii Tea Party is not a homogenous anti-government The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. entity that you can simply define. They're simply men, women, children, grand- dents need to realize that getting ahead in life requires a five-day It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- week or more, whether it’s at school or at work—not part-time. children…everyday Americans making a living and trying to live the life of their tributed at various outlets around Oahu and dreams. They are not anti-government, anti-Obama or anti-Democrats. They Have we shortchanged the future of Hawaii’s 17,000 public the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- are simply angry at the way government is run these days and what these lead- ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- school students? Did the furloughs discourage our young people’s ers are doing to the country. lication date. 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For the long term, one thing is for certain—cuts in education are Virgil Gabriel Printed in the U.S.A. never good. While it’s already too late for the Class of 2010, at least Mililani, Hawaii www.thefilipinochronicle.com the new law ensures that future graduating classes will have an ad- www.efilipinochronicle.com JUNE 19, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 COMMENTARY freedom of the press and freedom of Kalayaan: The Continuing Struggle for expression. These freedoms are earned and not simply granted. ish excesses. Resistance and revolts Slowly capturing Spanish forts In his novel Noli Me Tangere, Philippine Freedom were a result of any or a combination and emboldened by the arrival of Dr. Jose Rizal candidly expressed of the following: refusal of Spanish American forces that came to para- through the fictional character Padre By Raymund Ll. Liongson, barangays or sultanates. The dis- authorities to grant reforms, religious lyze the Spanish fleets at Manila Bay, Florentino that “Freedom, first of PhD covery of assorted Asian wares sug- intolerance of the friars, imposition the Filipinos wasted no time in re- all, must be deserved. The Filipinos gests active trade relations between of the polo (or forced labor), monop- claiming their freedom. On June 12, are to be blamed for their misfor- he birth of Philip- the natives of the Philippines and olies, agrarian injustices, land grab- 1898 in Kawit, Cavite, Gen. Emilio tune. They have to be less tolerant pine independence people from neighboring countries. bing and cruelty and abuses Aguinaldo, a leader of the towards tyranny, ready to fight for was the culmination From 1565-1898, the Philip- committed by Spanish authorities. , unfurled the Philippine their rights and to suffer. They are of centuries of his- pines was a colony of Spain. For After numerous sporadic and flag to the stirring beat of the Philip- still ashamed of their rebellious T torical conception over three centuries, the natives— provincial revolts and unsuccessful pine National Anthem and pro- thoughts, are filled by selfishness, and gestation. Its disparagingly referred to as Indios reform effort across the country, the claimed the country’s freedom and and by their aspiration to seize their progression can be by the Spaniards—learned to adopt Filipinos eventually rallied behind a independence. share of the booty, whose posses- traced back to the early evidence of and adapt to the Spanish culture, en- nationwide revolution that fought Over the years, the meaning of sion are in the hands of the oppres- human presence and activities riching their indigenous way of life. for separation from Spain. In 1892, Philippine freedom has changed. sors they detest.” across the 7,100 islands. The fos- Spaniards effectively intro- the Katipunan was born. During the colonial period, freedom Under a new leadership, it is silized remains of the , duced Roman Catholicism and ini- Founded by Andres Bonifacio clearly meant breaking away from our hope that the Filipino people the intriguing , the tiated the move from an “ear culture and inspired by the writings of Jose the bondage of oppressive and ex- will not squander a renewed oppor- ancient , the to an eye culture,” that is, from an Rizal, the Katipunan aimed to dis- ploitative foreign control. tunity to win their freedom—this amazing Laguna Copperplate In- oral to a reading tradition. The arts mantle the Spanish colonial regime Today, Philippine freedom is no time from the ills created from scriptions, the appealing baybayin and humanities also flourished es- and make the Philippines a free and less relevant. Many Filipinos now within. Such a struggle must con- (or alibata) writing system, the awe- pecially among the ilustrado or ed- independent country. Sprouting from find themselves shackled not by for- tinue. some epics of Lam-ang, Hud-hud ucated ones. But it was also during the seeds of equality and liberty—ir- eign power but by domestic troubles and Darangan, the scores of diverse this period when Filipinos were rigated by blood, sweat and tears— such as poverty, bureaucratic ex- RAYMUND LL. LIONGSON, Ph.D is languages—all these and many oth- subjected to oppression, exploita- this secret revolutionary society grew cesses and incompetence and the an Assistant Professor and Coordinator ers point to a flourishing civilization tion and injustice. The centuries of into a formidable guerilla group that abuse of human rights. Filipinos of the Philippine Studies Program at the among a people who have, on the repression and tyranny incited them defied colonial rule and imposition. need and must continue to fight for University of Hawaii-Leeward Commu- nity College. He is also a member of the most part, enjoyed free communal to fight for justice, human dignity With its untimely discovery in freedom—freedom from poverty, life that placed high premium on Board of Directors of the Filipino Com- and freedom. 1896, the katipuneros launched their freedom from human rights viola- munity Center and the Commander of strong family and social ties. From the Sultan Kudarat Re- armed struggle against the Spanish tions, freedom from exploitative and the Knights of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter. Even before colonizers set foot sistance (early 17th century) in Min- colonizers. Their struggle for free- unfair labor practices, freedom from He served as a member of the Filipino on the Philippine archipelago, the danao, to the Dagohoy Revolt dom and independence was inim- discrimination, freedom from cor- Centennial Celebration Commission, president of the University of the Philip- inhabitants already had organized (1744-1829) in the Visayas, to the itable, having had to battle against ruption, freedom from ignorance, and functional socio-political and pines Alumni Association and chair of Basi Revolt (1807) in Ilocos, the na- an adversary equipped with far freedom from injustice, freedom the Philippine Celebrations Coordinat- economic units such as tribes, tives of the archipelago fought Span- more advanced weaponry. from fear; freedom of information, ing Committee of Hawaii. 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JUNE 19, 2010 COVER STORY The Filipino Father·An Everyday Hero For the Family By Gregory Bren Garcia n the third Sunday of June, millions of people in more than 50 countries around the world will be celebrating Father’s Day. Here in the U.S., people see Father’s Day as a chance to cel- O ebrate fatherhood and paternal bonds and to give tribute to the other special person who provides for the family and influences society at the most basic level.

Filipinos and Filipino- DER ROLES AND FATHER- tributions to the welfare of chil- Americans, borrowing from HOOD IN THE PHILIPPINES dren and of the society. This American culture, celebrate the It is tempting for people ob- was true for most societies in holiday just as joyfully, and per- serving from a Western point of ancient . haps, even more so because of view to plainly see Filipino par- Colonizing the Philippines the traditionally strong familial enting culture as quite stern and in the mid 1500s, the Spaniards ties that generations of Filipinos uncompromising. Families are brought with them their patriar- Daddy Knows Best (L-R) Rodolfo Sonido, Dr. Nicanor Joaquin, Alexander Casamina and Ben Bearis have preserved within and out- supposedly paternalistic where chal culture. Catholicism, their side of their native land. the father is the breadwinner flagship colonial tool, preached irregularity which is unheard of such cases, the eldest child, es- Filipino fathers who grew and protector while the mother about a masculine God who cre- in the native culture. The third- pecially if that child is male, up in the Philippines and are is the meek housekeeper who ated Eve from a rib of Adam. person pronouns “él” and often becomes a surrogate fa- raising their kids in the U.S. are nurtures the children and The Spaniards cast aside the “ella,” for example, demarcates ther to his siblings, taking care quick to point out the differ- teaches them good values. role of women as evidenced by masculine and feminine, of those too young to fend for ences in traditional Filipino and However, this quasi-Victorian their drives against the babay- whereas the Tagalog word themselves, while teaching the American upbringing. Tradi- culture is not indigenous to the lan, the ancient Filipinos’ fe- “siya” (he or she) is collective rest to become independent. tional Filipino fatherhood is Philippines but came as a result male spiritual leader and and makes no distinction be- This is important because in often seen as more rigid, where of the Filipinos’ embracing of mother of the community. tween genders. many cases, the mother too has children are told what to do and the Spanish heritage and the Women were then relegated to Thus, the rise of “tradi- to leave home for work. are unable to make their own Judeo-Christian tradition. the home doing chores and tional” Filipino fatherhood be- On the other hand, there is decisions. Conversely, father- In traditional Filipino were stripped of liberties like came inevitable. Fathers also a phenomenon referred to hood in the U.S. is supposedly mythology, Malakas at Maga- education and sexual freedom, became known as the padre de in media and popular culture as more flexible, emphasizing dis- nda (Strong and Beautiful), the which they enjoyed before the familia or the amo de casa, the the emergence of the “house- tinctly Western values such as first people on Earth, split out arrival of the Spaniards. authoritarian guardian of the bunds” (“house husbands” as independence and individual- from a shaft of bamboo as The transformative effect of family who brought food to the opposed to housewives). ism. But just how much has Fil- equals. It is a reflection of the colonization became evident table and was obeyed by chil- Whereas before, fathers were ipino fatherhood changed over indigenous Filipino society’s even in the new language intro- dren no matter the circum- traditionally the breadwinners time and just how much are egalitarian character, where duced. The Indo-European stances. But while this tradition in their families, nowadays, these delineations still applica- both men and women played Castilian language used by the has its good points like instill- most Filipino women have also ble these days? important roles in society and colonizers made gender distinc- ing respect in Filipino children, taken up paid work outside where both fatherhood and tions in the very words used to it is fated to become a tradition home or outside the country. THE EVOLUTION OF GEN- motherhood afforded equal con- refer to things and persons, an that will often find itself at log- Thus, the reversal of roles be- gerheads with the challenges of came apparent; fathers took on modern times. the task of taking care of the children and doing household REMODELING FILIPINO chores. Some fathers who used FATHERHOOD to write off such domestic roles As unyielding as the tradi- as “too feminine,” often find tional style of fatherhood in the themselves helpless. But thanks Philippines has been, it cannot to their network of female rela- stop the unavoidable wave of tives—their mothers, their sis- socio-economic changes that is ters, and even their redefining parenting in the grandmothers—they eventually country. One such force is the learn the rules of the trade. rise of the Filipino diaspora cul- There are also fathers who ture, which is attracting more end up becoming permanent fathers from the countryside to single parents. Even though di- move into cities, and from the vorce is non-existent in Philip- Philippines to move into other pine law, more and more couple countries to take up paid work. are now parting ways. In some Thus, many more Filipino chil- cases, the woman leaves the dren are growing up in house- children with her husband. In holds run by mothers alone. In most cases, however, the JUNE 19, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY woman leaves her husband and of legal age. Increasing aware- probably safe to say that retired fulfilling to know that my chil- Amelia Casamina-Cabatu and takes their children with her. ness of the need of such indi- longshoreman stevedore dren were happy with what they Evangeline Casamina. The four Eventually, the woman finds a viduals for support and Alexander Casamina, a father to have and that now, I could even are grateful to their father for all new partner who is willing to counseling have given way for four daughters, a grandfather to see my grandchildren and great- the sacrifices he made. raise the kids as his stepchil- society to be more accepting of eight grandchildren and a great- grandchildren anytime I want,” “He was very strict with our dren. It is most unfortunate that their situation instead of regard- grandfather to six great-grand- he says. upbringing because being the there are some reports of step- ing them with contempt. children, has seen and All of these mean a lot to disciplinarian of four impres- fathers abusing their stepchil- Moreover, fathers are also experienced it all. The patriarch Casamina, considering how his sionable girls was a difficult job. dren, or stepchildren becoming becoming more lenient these of the Casamina clan in Hawaii own childhood had been more I am sure he had many sleepless juvenile delinquents as a result days with the increase in the was born in Narvacan, Ilocos difficult. As a child growing up nights trying to keep up with all of depression or rebellion numbers of free-thinking youth. Sur in the Philippines and im- in the Philippines, it was his fa- of our schedules and activities,” linked to their mother’s failed The electronic and social media migrated to Hawaii in 1946 as a ther who taught him and his sib- Tessie Pascua says. first marriage. However, there have become great venues in re- sakada. Recently, the Casami- lings to do chores like feeding Elsie Casamina-Fernandez are many more stories of suc- cent years for young people to nas celebrated the 65th wedding the animals, planting rice, plow- also shares about how their fa- cessful relationships between voice out their feelings and be- anniversary of Alexander and ing the field using a water buf- ther always believed in keeping stepfathers and their stepchil- liefs. The Internet, mobile tech- his wife, Teodora Cabot- falo and processing sugar from his family close to him. dren who end up loving one an- nologies and allied tools are Casamina. sugarcane. It was also his father “He took pride in watching other like their own flesh and giving a chance for today’s pro- Even in such a ripe age who instilled in him the value of his family tree grow and prosper blood. gressive Filipino youth to be though, Alexander Casamina has education. with every birth of each grand- As Filipino society be- heard. Filipino fathers, instead never lost his sense of humor. “Education was important to child and great-grandchild. His comes more liberated, the tradi- of shying away from this social “I always say jokingly that him,” Casamina says. “He al- first great-grandchild was named tional concepts of fatherhood revolution, seem to be assimi- since I was the only male in the ways made us go to school even after him, Alex Jayden. He often are also broken down slowly. lating well to it. Increased inter- house, it was a challenge to when raining. We may not have said that the children were the Nowadays, many Filipino gay generational exchange between make sure that my four daugh- had proper footwear when it was medicine for everything that men are also adopting children, fathers and mothers and their ters had enough toilet paper,” he raining but he still provided us ailed him,” she says. either as singles or as couples. children are creating a new says in jest. But in reminiscing with raincoats and umbrellas. Meanwhile, Nicholai Many of them try to be discreet breed of “cool” Filipino parents, about the multifarious chal- We walked about three miles Joaquin, Office and Develop- to avoid attacks from religious schooled in the ways of the lenges he faced while he was every morning to school, three ment Coordinator for The New and social conservatives but are youth but still unyielding in raising his children in the 1970s, miles to come back home for York Pops, a New York-based nevertheless very successful in their efforts to instill respect, fa- he says that the greatest joy of lunch then back to school again, independent pops orchestra, will raising respectable and socially milial love and other traditional fatherhood was simply being rain or shine.” be unable to be with his family responsible children. Filipino values among their able to provide for the needs of The elder Casamina’s on Father’s Day. Being apart In addition, Filipino society children. his family. dogged determination continues saddens him. is also becoming more accept- “As a dad, it was a good to serve as an inspiration to his “Now that I live in New ing of young fathers—young REMEMBERING feeling to know that my children family up to this day, especially York, I sadly no longer get to men who have sired their own OUR FATHERS had what they needed every day, for his children, Tessie Pascua, spend the day with my parents. children when they were not yet At 90 years of age, it is even the simple things. It was Elsie Casamina-Fernandez, (continued on page 9) CHRONICLE PULSE WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GIVE TRIBUTE AND HONOR TO OUR FATHERS? SERAFIN COLMENARES It is important to give tribute and to honor our fathers be- cause we owe to them (and to our mothers) the very gift of life and, in a sense, everything that we have made out of our lives. They have taken care of us from the time we were born up to our adult years, and have sacrificed a lot to nurture and pro- vide us with what we needed. They guided us as we grew, served as our role models and gave us advice as we faced the realities of life. My father was poor and lacked formal education but he was disciplined, hard working, God- fearing and forward-looking. He and my mother instilled in us basic Christian values, a strong work ethic, honesty, humility, service and love for our fellow human beings. His most important goal was to give his children, all 10 of us, something that he was un- able to have–a college education…a goal that he was very proud of. My father has passed away but his legacy lives on in us his children. I can definitely say that he made me a better son, father, grandfather and a better man. He did so much to make us what we are today and for that, I honor and give him tribute.

LOLITA CAPCO I have always been grateful to my father for taking care of us–my mother and seven children–to the best of his abilities. He believed that education was the best legacy he could leave his children and he devoted himself remarkably well to the task of having all his children get their university degrees. At every grad- uation, he would fondly say that he had done all he could for that son or daughter receiving his or her diploma. Whatever success we may have, we owe it to our father. He was our teacher and our friend who taught us respect and affection as keys to a well-lived life. I would never be able to repay my father for all that he has done for me but I could carry his legacy, in life and in work, as a tribute to his memory. (continued on page 7) 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JUNE 19, 2010 LEGISLATIVE CONNECTION

ation of College Admissions. Innovation to Create Student For several years now, JCHS has met its Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) several Investment in Their Education years in a row in all but one cat- the new state golf champion. Council travel scholarships to programs with the Chaminade egory. Last year, JCHS was one The robotics team scored first Vietnam. University and University of of only three high schools and By Senator Will Espero place titles at the Maui Invita- I am proud to represent a Hawaii system. In 2007, JCHS the only Title I high school in tional, Hawaii Region FIRST, school where students invest in became the first public school Hawaii to do so. As the largest West Oahu, Leeward Coast, and their own education and are mo- in Hawaii to be given approval high school in the Hawaii with his has been an Northridge tournaments, as well tivated to excel, not just show for the International Baccalau- the second largest special edu- awesome year for as three Judges' Awards for best up and get by. JCHS is up for a reate Diploma Programme cation population, its special ed- the James Camp- robot, and other awards. The National School Change Award, (IBDP), a distinction held by ucation scores are the state's bell High School media team got top honors in a recognition it well deserves. only 2000 schools around the highest, as a result of its suc- (JCHS) Sabers. Brown Bags to Stardom and E Located in one of the poorest world. JCHS's open enroll- cessful co-teaching, inclusion T Tyson Tynanes- Ola Pono competitions, and areas in Hawaii, in older days, ment policy allows motivated program. Perez success- other honors in many of its students thought little beyond students of all GPAs to chal- JCHS's achievements prove fully defended his state other contests. The Naval Jun- getting married and getting a lenge themselves in subjects that the key to improving our wrestling title. Chabrielle ior Reserve Officers' Training job, and went to school because they are interested in, via AP, schools is to create an environ- Gushi took the OIA Girls Corps has received the distin- it was required and dropped out AVID or IBDP. As a result, stu- ment and provide opportunities wrestling title. The boys guished unit title for eleven as soon as they wore out their dents excel in subjects they had so students know they can wrestling team placed first in consecutive years. Three stu- parents. No more. Now JCHS is not previously considered. Ten achieve more than they ex- the OIA. Rudy Cabalar, Jr. is dents won Pacific Asian Affairs a school brimming with years ago there were only two pected of themselves. "There is achievements. AP courses; now there are 22. life past Renton Road," the say- Educational reform has JCHS has high enrollment in ing goes at the Saber campus, long been a campaign issue. science, AP, and rigorous hon- and their success shows that our Governor Lingle ran on a never- ors courses, and the AVID and schools can be places where materialized promise that she IBD programs. A majority of students invest in their future. would replace the DOE bureau- students take science all four The Varsity and Junior Var- cracy, with its 80% administra- years. Last year, 1 out of 6 stu- sity girls soccer team took the tion/20% teacher ratio, and put dents (16%) took Advanced state championships for 2007, in local school districts instead. Placement (AP) exams. with the Varsity girls team The year-long Friday Furloughs Principal Gail Awakuni's dy- going on to third place in the that affected 170,000 public namic leadership and the beyond- U.S. championship. Lowen Ty- school students put changing the-call-of-duty team efforts of nanez-Perez placed first in the the current system at the fore- her teachers and staff to reach out 2007 state wrestling champi- front. One idea is to make prin- to the youth of Ewa have com- onship and later took third place cipals the "CEOs of their pletely changed James Campbell in the 10th Annual Cliff Keen schools" both to increase moti- High School. The proof of this World High School Wrestling vation and accountability for change is all around. Ten years championship. The Varsity improving school performance. ago, 50% of freshmen dropped Girls Basketball won the 2008 James Campbell's turn- out of high school in their first state championship. around is a stellar example of year. Today, 95% finish fresh- Marites Barangan was hon- the tremendous influence of a man year, and of those, 97% stay ored as a Miliken "Teacher of principal and the vitality of the in school through senior year, one Promise" for 2008. , Wendell teachers who work with her. of the highest rates in Hawaii. Tashiro was named the "2008- Principal, Dr. Gail Awakuni, is One-third of the student body is 2009 State of Hawaii Career JCHS' driving force. Her one on the Honor Roll; 99% of sen- and Technical Education band, one sound philosophy is iors graduate; 74% of students go Teacher of the Year" for his 3-D that the collaborative, dedicated to college. Last year, students re- computer Auto Cad program. effort of her teachers, coun- ceived $10.5 million in college Counselors Eleyne Fia (2007- selors, and staff all function to- scholarships, including the highly 2008) and Rick Yamashiro gether so that students benefit competitive Gates, Quest Bridge, (2008-09) were both named the from their time at JCHS. James Horatio Alger, and Dell scholar- "State of Hawaii Counselor of Campbell High School leads the ships. In 2004, JCHS was one of the Year". State of Hawaii in redesign, 30 schools across the U.S. se- In 2008, JCHS won first finding innovative ways to open lected as a Gates Foundation place in the state Pacific Asian horizons and help the entire Pathways to College Access Affairs Council (PAAC) range of its students to find their School for sending students from WorldQuest Competition, no avocation, be it the military, col- underserved populations to col- small feat in a contest of 65 other lege, or work force. In its quest lege. teams from private and public for teaching methods that ac- A multitude of Saber schools statewide. The victory tively involve students in their awards, honors, championships, earned the team a bid in the na- own learning, JCHS became the and titles span a diverse range, tional competition. Each year, at first and only public school to for both students and faculty. least one Saber is awarded a Pa- implement AVID, NOVA.NET For its turnaround, James cific Asian Affairs Council travel online learning, inclusion, Per- Campbell High School was scholarship, which has taken stu- methean Boards, Achieve 3000, named a 2004 National Associ- dents to Beijing, Taiwan, South Read 180, Cognitive Tutor, I- ation of Secondary School Prin- Korea, and Vietnam. In 2003, Grading of progress over time, cipals "Break-Through School" James Campbell became the first and Response to Intervention for 2004. JCHS has shared the Leeward Oahu school to place (RTI). All students are given effort behind its success in first in the state Math Bowl com- opportunities for service learn- changing the school culture at petition, and remains the only ing, projects, internships, Sen- national conferences such as Leeward school with this accom- ior Projects, and running start AVID and the National Associ- plishment. JUNE 19, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 LEGAL MATTERS Woman Will Give Most Precious look upon myself and curse my fate, wishing me like those ones Possession for Green Card possessed." FIANCEE / FIANCE & OTHER lower processing costs for this type if you want to protest tax increases. VISA FEES BEING REDUCED of application. You can send your comment to RELIEF FOR THOSE WITH NO Most of those complaining USCIS by July 26, 2010 if you MONEY By Atty. Emmanuel For those honest but poor im- about fee increases are purveying NO CHANGE FOR NATURALIZATION don't agree with the proposed im- Samonte Tipon migration benefits seekers, there is half truths. They are, in the words APPLICATION migration fee increases. relief if you really cannot pay and of the late U.S. Vice President There is no change to apply Most people don't realize that od grant me cannot work. But not if you cannot Spiro Agnew "nattering nabobs of for naturalization (N-400) which USCIS is a "fee-based organiza- the serenity to pay because you refuse to work. It negativism." They are not telling remains at $595. According to the tion." About 90 percent of its accept the is not a bailout from that s.o.b. you the positive news - that fees USCIS Director, Alejandro May- budget comes from fees paid by things I can- (Son of Barack, since his father is are being reduced for applying for orkas, "requesting and obtaining applicants for immigration bene- Barack Sr.). Bailouts are for mostly not change, certain well-known immigration U.S. citizenship deserves special fits. This is because giving immi- “G scoundrels squandering other peo- the courage to benefits. So you will know the consideration given the unique na- gration benefits is not a ple's money and becoming rich, change those whole truth, and nothing but the ture of this benefit to the individual governmental duty comparable to leaving their companies bankrupt. things I can change, and the wis- truth, here is the link to the USCIS applicant, the significant public giving police protection. The latter It's called fee waiver. Immi- Proposed Fee Rule Press Release: benefit to the Nation, and the na- is paid for by taxpayers because it dom to know the difference." - gration authorities don't like to http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/us tion's proud tradition of welcoming is needed and available to every- Serenity Prayer publicize this. Thousands might cis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f new citizens." body. Immigration benefits are not 614176543f6d1a/?vgnex- needed nor available to everybody. avail of it. Buried in the Code of Fuera de los buenos. There Federal Regulations is 8 CFR § toid=269d3d5d65919210Vgn- FEE INCREASES So why should taxpayers pay for are a number of women who have 103.7(c). It says that the fees pre- VCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgn INSIGNIFICANT COMPARED giving immigration benefits. given, or are willing to give, their scribed for applications, petitions, extchannel=68439c7755cb9010Vg TO BENEFIT most precious possession for a appeals, motions, or requests may nVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD The usual complainers keep GET A JOB green card. If you don't know what be waived by the Department of Fees for one of the most pop- flying back and forth to the Philip- Jejomar! Why don't these is a woman's most precious pos- Homeland Security when the alien ular applications - the fiancé fi- pines. They will not hesitate to fly whiners get a job? Or a part time session, you haven't been around or other party affected is "unable to ancée visa (Form I-129F) - is to Vegas to squander money. They job? Jack in the Box, for one, is women. I met some on my last trip pay the prescribed fee." Persons proposed to be reduced by 30% will find other things to waste looking for workers. Not simply to the Philippines. This is not the seeking waivers must file an affi- from $455 to $340, or a saving of money on. The fee increase for fil- one worker. Workers, plural. And time and place to talk about the sa- davit or unsworn declaration that $115. Others proposed for reduc- ing an application pales into in- it's not only cooks and servers, but vory details. such person is entitled to or de- tion are: Application to significance compared to the managers and assistant managers. You have a chance to achieve serving of the benefit requested Extend/Change Nonimmigrant multitudinous benefits of getting a And it's in beautiful Hawaii. You the American Dream "for a fistful and reasons for the inability to pay. Status (Form I-539) from $300 to green card. Among the proposed work a few hours in the lowest of dollars." Yet we hear the usual Ask USCIS for "Fact Sheet, $290; Application to Adjust Status fee increases involve Petition for paying job and you earn the whiners complaining about the USCIS Fee Waiver Guidance." From Temporary to Permanent Alien Relative (Form I-130) from amount of the fee increase. I've an proposed increase in fees for ap- Cheer up. Stop whining and start Resident (Form I-698) from $1,370 $355 to $420; Petition for Am- application form - in case of emer- plying for immigration benefits. working - at Jack in the Box or on to $1,020; Application for Family erasian, Widow(er) or Special Im- gency. Why not count your blessings - you your fee waiver application. Unity Benefits (Form I-817) from migrant (Form I-360) from $375 to An elderly man in Hawaii can apply for benefits. Others, like $440 to $435; and Application for $405; Application to Register Per- owns three houses all paid for, one the women I met, cannot, for the Replacement Naturalization/Citi- manent Residence or Adjust Status of which is occupied by his son in (ATTY. TIPON has a Master of Laws nonce. zenship Document (Form N-565) (I-485) from $930 to $985; Petition law, rent free. He also owns a rental degree from Yale Law School and a from $380 to $345. The reason - to Remove Conditions on Resi- apartment and a corner lot leased Bachelor of Laws degree from the Uni- dence (Form I-751) from $465 to by a 7-11 store. What does he do? versity of the Philippines. He practices in Hawaii, specializing in immigration law and CHRONICLE PULSE (cont.) $505; Application for Employment Landscaper. criminal defense. Tel. (808) 225-2645. E- Authorization (Form I-765) from Another man in Hawaii in his (from page 5) mid 80's owns four houses on a one Mail: [email protected]. Website: $340 to $380. The weighted aver- www.ImmigrationServicesUSA.com. He is CIRVALINA LONGBOY acre plot, one for each of his chil- age of increase is about 10 percent from Laoag City and Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. "It is most important that we give tribute and honor to or less than $50. You are going to dren. The land used to be a He served as an Immigration Officer. He is meadow with a brook rippling by. our fathers because they are the backbone of our families. quibble over $50? Where is your co-author of “Immigration Law Service, The meadow is gone but the brook 1st ed.” an 8-volume practice guide for As we look back, we Filipinos mostly came from families of sense of proportion? That is less than the price of a dinner for two at is still rippling by. What does he immigration officers and lawyers. Lis- "SAKADAS. Our fathers travelled far to seek a better life for a nice restaurant. do? Carpenter. He is a client. He is ten to the most funny, witty, and useful radio program in Hawaii on KNDI at us. They were separated from their families but they perse- There is a price for careless- almost "no read, no write." He only 1270, AM dial every Tuesday at 7:30 vered. They toiled hard so that someday their children and ness. The fee to replace lost or mis- knows how to sign his name. When he pays he issues a blank check a.m. and on KHBC at 1060, AM dial children's children will be pillars of their families and our community. We owe them what placed immigration papers will every Thursday at 8 p.m. This article is with his signature, telling me to fill we are today." increase. Application to Replace a general overview of the subject mat- Permanent Resident Card (I-90) in the blanks. ter discussed and is not intended as What is the common denomi- legal advice. No warranty is made by RICHARD PECSON from $290 to $365; Application for Replacement of Nonimmigrant Ar- nator of these gentlemen? They are the writer or publisher as to its com- True power and success comes from recognizing the rival-Departure Document (Form Ilocanos but did not go to Yale or pleteness or correctness at the time of significance of our fathers and all the mentors in our lives, I-102) from $320 to $330. You can Harvard. Who was it who said: "I publication.) valuing the virtues they have imparted and carrying out buy a safe to keep these valuable their legacy by becoming the person they always knew you documents for much less than the fee to replace them. could be. You make them proud and glorify their memory by NOBODY BEING FORCED TO living a life that reflects the values they have given you. By honoring your father in this APPLY FOR IMMIGRATION way, you allow your children to see the worth of your mentors, and teach them how to BENEFITS do the same with the wisdom you bestow to them. Nobody is forcing anybody to apply for immigration benefits and TEODORA VILLAFUERTE pay these fees. As they say in Taga- log "walang pilitan." Getting im- It’s important to give tribute and honor fathers because migration benefits is a privilege, they play a very critical role in the growth, education and not a right. It is like getting a dri- success of their children. They are the protector and role ver's license - nobody is forcing model as children grow up and navigate through life. A fa- you to pay for one. It's different if ther is someone we look up to no matter how tall we have the government raises taxes. You are forced to pay otherwise be pe- grown. nalized. You can join the Tea Party 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JUNE 19, 2010 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Domestic Violence Fundraiser a Success By Grace Larson tion Information Specialist/at- and cans of assorted juices. torney Rose Bader-Bautista Among the many atten- riends, family and mem- and Udani organized the day- dees was Big Island Mayor bers of the Filipino long event, which included Billy Kenoi, a staunch sup- F community celebrated live music from the band porter of non-profit organiza- the life of domestic violence NYR, the Hilo Baptist Church tions, especially those that victim Catherine Esteves Din- band as well as ecumenical assist children, the elderly and gle at a gathering at Mooheau prayers from various Big Is- women. Park in Hilo on June 9, 2010. land churches. “Let us help end domestic Organizers say the There was also a moment violence in the community and event, which also raised of reflection and opportunities let peace and harmony reign funds for the victim’s chil- for Dingle’s friends, family on our beautiful island,” dren whose ages range from members and co-workers at Mayor Kenoi said. 16 to 9, was a success. The Big Island Candies to honor “Manang Cathy, we will initial money raised totaled her memory. People from all miss you but you will always $3,977.72 in cash and walks of life donated canned be remembered,” cousin-in- victim or know somebody who tion and require immediate as- checks. goods, moral support and fi- law Blossom Gebin said dur- is a victim of domestic vio- sistance, dial 911 or the 24- “This is a good starting nancial help. Delicious baked ing her speech. lence,” said an unnamed hour shelter hotline on your point for Catherine’s kids’ trust goods and Filipino dishes like Organizers say the event speaker. “Do not be ashamed island: Hilo 959-8864, Kauai fund,” says Ditas Udani, the pansit and fried chicken were was a poignant reminder of the to seek help from friends, fam- 245-6362, Kona 322-SAFE insurance agent of the victim sold. Blaine’s also donated need to end domestic violence ily members, church elders, (7233), Maui/Lanai 579-9581, whose policy lapsed a few food for dinner, while Aloha in the community. police department or govern- Molokai 567-6888, Oahu 841- months ago. Food Manufacturing Associa- “Report it to the authori- ment agencies.” 0822, (Town/Leeward) 526- Hawaii County Immigra- tion donated bottles of water ties immediately if you are a If you are in a crisis situa- 2200 or 528-0606(Windward).

world and the Council believes City Council Honors that it would be appropriate to name a portion of College Walk Mall as the Dr. Jose Rizal RP National Hero Square,” the resolution states. he City Council recently of Nuuanu Stream between The Council acknowledges passed Resolution 10-99, Beretania St. and Vineyard Rizal as a “nationalist and TCD1, FD1 which names a Boulevard in Honolulu. The prominent advocate for reforms portion of College Walk Mall as Rizal statue stands on the Bere- in the Philippines during the “Dr. Jose Rizal Square.” tania St. end of College Walk Spanish colonial era, pushing for A statue of Rizal currently Mall. freedom of assembly and speech stands in the newly-named area. “Dr. Rizal’s fight for equal- and equal rights for Filipinos.” College Walk Mall is a 1.58-acre ity through peaceful means is in- Born on June 19, 1861 in mall located along the Ewa side spirational to nations around the Calamba, Laguna, Rizal is rec-

ognized as a national hero of the ence and contribution of Fil- Philippines. His writings and ipinos in Hawaii,” says Ray- martyred death was a catalyst for mund Liongson, commander of the which the Knights of Rizal—Hawaii resulted in the independence of Chapter which supported the the Philippines. His most popu- resolution and pledged to assist lar work include the novels with the maintenance of the new “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Fili- Dr. Jose Rizal Square. busterismo” and a poem entitled The Knights of Rizal is an “Mi Ultimo Adios” which he international fraternal organiza- wrote on the eve of his execution tion founded in 1911 and char- on December 30, 1896. tered under Republic Act 646 for “The naming of a portion of the purpose of propagating the College Walk Mall the Dr. Jose ideals and principles of Dr. Rizal Square is a symbolic Rizal. It was established in recognition of the growing pres- Hawaii in 1971. CHRONICLE PULSE (cont.) WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GIVE TRIBUTE AND HONOR TO OUR FATHERS? ALVIN CAPALAD From your loving family, Your wife Imelda Our father’s love underrated as it may seem, is just as and children Nikki, Noe, Torey, Alexi, Nicholai, Doneliza and Desiree important as a mother’s. A father’s love gives us a sense of discipline, validation, encouragement, and esteem. Through my experience with friends and relatives, people who have grown with the absence of a father’s love tend to suffer from psychological adjustments, behavioral problems, delinquency, and social compe- tence -- this is why we have to value the sense of having a father, and honoring them should be an inward attitude of esteem in their position and their sacrifices in life. JUNE 19, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 COVER STORY (CONT.)

(from page 5) Today, the Joaquin children Navy personnel believes that a says. However what made fa- shelter and education, and was But I do have some great mem- live in different parts of the father is many different persons therhood fulfilling for the elder an advisor and friend to his four ories of past celebrations, with country—two live in New York, all rolled into one. Bearis was the fact that at the daughters. He was a role model my extended family crowded one is in San Diego, one is in “Fathers play an important end of the day, he realized that not only to his immediate fam- around a dinner table, celebrat- Seattle and three are in Hon- role in keeping the family unit the sacrifices were all worth it. ily but also to the families of his ing the wonderful opportunities olulu. together,” he says. “A father is “He was able to see his family three brothers,” she says. we’ve been lucky enough to “My father truly loves to a loving person who is Mr. succeed in life,” says Patrick. Amelia’s sister, Evangeline have,” he says. see his children happy,” says Everything—provider, teacher, Similarly, Nicholai Joaquin Casamina, adds that it is impor- His father, Dr. Nicanor Nicholai Joaquin. “Now that counselor, and others. He believes that this element of tant to give tribute on Father’s Joaquin, who is based in my siblings and I are scattered makes sure that the family is to- sacrifice is what makes father- Day because it is an opportunity Hawaii, still recalls the years across the country, my father gether and he provides for hood one of the most unique to show gratitude and respect to when his wife used to give him knows it might be some time everyone’s safety. He balances challenges one can ever take on. the family patriarch and to say and his seven children a gift before we can visit Hawaii the needs of family in today’s “Above all, fathers are nur- what often goes unsaid. each on Father’s Day. Now that again, so he tries to make our challenging and changing turers. They lead their lives to “In honoring our fathers we all his children are grown ups, short stays as fun as possible. world. My father worked hard support their families, guaran- are able to express our love and his grandchildren try make up He’ll take us out to dinner at our and he showed me how to strive teeing that their children can appreciation for their hard work for their parents’ absence by favorite restaurants and he’ll to be the best, work hard, care make the most of every oppor- and the sacrifices they have making him simple yet mean- make sure we see all our fa- for my family and honor God.” tunity. Knowing that they’ve made for us,” she says. ingful greeting cards for the oc- vorite spots on the island, filling His son, Patrick Bearis, provided all the advantages and Nicholai Joaquin goes a casion. every day with new memories. who works as a manager for life lessons necessary to suc- notch further by reminding all The elder Joaquin is happy He really just delights in mak- Footaction, believes that a fa- ceed, the best fathers can step of us that we owe our very exis- that despite all the odds, he and ing home a place where we des- ther is a family’s role model and back and trust their kids to tence partly to our fathers. his wife were able to make their perately want to return. I don't source of strength. make the right decisions for “Without our fathers, we family a close-knit one. think I've ever seen him smile “A father must be the leader themselves,” he says. wouldn’t be here. With all due “This was my second mar- more broadly than when his of the family unit and represent Amelia Casamina-Cabatu respect to our mothers, fathers riage. In the past, my then older kids and grandkids are smil- the family,” Bearis says. His recalls the multiple roles that do more than just provide life. teenager girls were reluctant to ing.” dad had to face one of the most her father had to assume. They make sure that we have be a whole family. Somehow difficult challenges a father can “A father’s role is to pro- everything we need to enjoy through prayers and family va- THE IMPORTANCE OF be drawn against—being away vide all that is necessary for a life. That sort of generosity is cations every two years, the GIVING TRIBUTE TO OUR from the family. “He was in the safe and loving home for the rare in this world and should ab- children bonded. We are now a FATHERS Navy and had to be away from family. Our father provided us solutely be honored at least family,” Joaquin says. Ben Bearis, a retired U.S. the family on deployments,” he with the basic needs of food, once a year,” he says. 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JUNE 19, 2010 PHILIPPINE NEWS 50,000 Appointees Co-terminus with GMA By Marvin Sy / pointments of President Arroyo. But what Thursday, June 17, 2010 he likely had in mind were the executive and managerial positions. he City Council recently passed Yesterday’s meeting was the third be- Resolution 10-99, CD1, FD1 which tween the two transition teams. Tnames a portion of College Walk Yesterday’s meeting was held at the Mall as “Dr. Jose Rizal Square.” Premier Guest House after the Aquino MANILA, Philippines - More than camp’s inspection of the ceremonial hall 50,000 rank-and-file government employ- and other function rooms and offices of ees who are co-terminus with President Ar- the Palace. royo could lose their jobs after she steps The first two meetings were primarily down from office on June 30. focused on the preparations for the inau- Presidential Management Staff head guration of Aquino and vice president- Elena Bautista-Horn said the list of the elect Jejomar Binay on June 30. workers, along with 4,301 executive and Comprising the Aquino transition management appointees, were contained in team are Maria Montelibano, lawyer documents kept in two boxes turned over Mike Musngi, Sonny Coloma, Bettina by Malacañang’s transition team on Tues- Osmeña, Rochelle Ahorro, ambassador day to the incoming Aquino administration. Miguel Perez Rubio, Col. Ramon Mateo “They received all of the documents Dizon and Chris Tio. from the Arroyo transition team yesterday With Horn in the Arroyo administra- (Tuesday). We gave them the blueprint, the tion’s transition team are Social Secretary OTRs (organizational transition report) and Bettina Aboitiz, chief protocol officer am- FTRs (functional transition report) consol- bassador Virginia Benavidez, Ronnie idated from the whole executive branch,” Gosengfio, Ann Tia, Toti Reynes, deputy Horn said. chief of protocol Jaime Ascalon and Pres- “They also received two boxes of the idential Security Group chief Col. Ivan list of vacancies in the bureaucracy. As we Samarita. said, at the management and executive Horn said Aquino’s choice of official level there are 4,301 vacant positions while residence was not discussed. for the rank and file, there are a little over Aquino earlier said he was consider- 50,000 positions that are also vacant,” she ing the Premier Guest House, Bahay Pan- added. garap and the Goldenburg Mansion The Arroyo transition team has repeat- because of their proximity to the Palace. edly raised the issue of the looming vacan- Horn said the Goldenburg Mansion cies because of the huge number of would require some work because it is personnel involved, and the continuity of now being used as a museum housing the functions of the agencies to which they are antique collection of the Office of the assigned. President. Executive Secretary Leandro Men- The Aquino team has inspected the doza said last week that he had discussed Bahay Pangarap and has found it suitable the issue with his counterpart in the as a residence for the president because of Aquino transition team, including the pos- its amenities and security. sibility of keeping some of the rank and Horn said Bahay Pangarap has file personnel on a holdover basis. enough space for additional rooms to ac- He said the Aquino transition team had commodate the aides and close-in secu- admitted that it would not be able to fill up rity of the incoming president. all the posts on or before the inauguration She added that the Premier Guest of president-elect Benigno Aquino III on House may also be converted into a June 30. presidential residence as it had been Aquino, in numerous interviews, has during the Estrada administration. vowed to review all of the midnight ap- (www.philstar.com) Overseas Remittances Hit $1.5 Billion in April By Helen Flores / Monday, June 14, 2010 from last year's. "Nonwithstanding concerns over ANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) sovereign debt problems in some Euro- - Remittance from overseas pean countries, remittances from over- MFilipino workers (OFWs) seas Filipinos continued to show coursed through banks rose 5.4 percent strength amidst the gradual recovery of on year to $1.5 billion in April as the the global economy, " Central Bank global recovery supports demand for Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. said Philippine labor, the Philippine central in a statement. bank reported today. The major sources of remittances This brought cumulative remit- were the US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, tances for the months of January to U.K., Japan, Singapore, United Arab April to $5.9 billion, up 6.6 percent Emirates and Italy. (www.philstar.com) JUNE 19, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS College Students to Take Disaster Preparedness Course By Alexis Romero / components are the Civic Wel- Authority (TESDA). He said a station dzBB yesterday. Meanwhile, Alcudia urged Monday, June 14, 2010 fare Training Service, which en- directive from CHED is neces- Alcudia said the program students to enroll in the ROTC courages students to participate sary to implement the program. seeks to standardize the NSTP- program, saying this will equip ANILA, Philippines in developmental programs, and “We hope the program related lectures in universities them with the skills needed to de- - College students the Literacy Training Service, would be implemented this and colleges. fend their country. M may soon be required which trains students to become school year,” Alcudia said in a “We are continuously coor- “We are making our ROTC to attend a 25-hour course on teachers of school children and phone interview. dinating with the school authori- more attractive so the youth disaster preparedness and na- other sectors that need educa- Alcudia said college students ties, CHED and TESDA to would be interested on it. The tional security before selecting tional training. will be required to attend the 25- prepare for the implementation of course is optional but defending the National Service Training Army spokesman Maj. hour lecture regardless of the the program,” he said. the country is not optional,” the Program (NSTP) component Ronald Alcudia said the 25- NSTP component they chose. Alcudia said the 25-hour Army spokesman said. they will enroll in. hour module will be adminis- “The IRR (implementing module is relevant as it would The mandatory ROTC pro- The NSTP replaced the tered by the Commission on rules and regulations) of the Na- make students knowledgeable gram was abolished in 2002 mandatory Reserve Officers Higher Education (CHED), the tional Service Training Program about disaster response measures. after President Arroyo signed Training Corps (ROTC), mak- Department of National De- has been amended. The students “We want to instill the cul- into law Republic Act 9163, ing it just one of the three pro- fense, and the Technical Educa- will have to undergo the 25-hour ture of disaster preparedness on which established the NSTP. grams open to students. Its other tion and Skills Development common module,” he told radio everyone,” he said. (www.philstar.com)

Unemployment Rate Climbs to 8 Percent in April lege level. By Ma. Elisa P. Osorio / percent in April, the Philippine the chief factors, National Eco- males while 37.5 percent were Meanwhile, 58.7 percent Tuesday, June 15, 2010 National Statistics Office nomic and Development Au- females. By age group, for of the 3.7 million underem- (NSO) said today. thority (NEDA) Acting Director every 10 unemployed persons, ployed people were reported as ANILA, Philippines The NSO data showed a General Augusto Santos said, five or 51.2 percent were in the visibly underemployed or (Xinhua) - Despite growth of 270,000 in the num- "There is new employment but age group of 15 to 24 years working less than 40 hours dur- M posting a record-high ber of the unemployed people the number of employed is less while three or 29.6 percent were ing the reference week. Those Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in April, or 0.5 percent higher than what was generated by the in the age group of 25 to 34 working for 40 hours or more growth rate of 7.3 percent in the than the figure in the same labor force because of the in- years. accounted for 38 percent. first quarter, the number of un- month of last year. crease in population. " In terms of educational About 45 percent of the under- employed Filipinos has in- Outlining economic down- The NSO said that 62.5 per- background, some 44.5 percent employed were working in the creased to 3.097 million, or 8 turn and fewer job vacancies as cent of the unemployed were of the unemployed reached at agriculture sector, and those in most high school level while th service sector made up 44.9 41.6 percent had attained col- percent. (www.philstar.com)

Resorts Bringing Tourists Near Taal Crater Face Sanctions By Helen Flores / Despite earlier warnings from gov- Monday, June 14, 2010 ernment volcanologists to avoid the vol- ANILA, Philippines - Resort cano, foreign tourists were still coming owners who will bring tourists to the island, often hiring horses to ride M to Pulo Island, near the crater up to the volcano’s crater, local Coast of the restive Taal volcano in Batangas, Guard personnel said. face sanctions, the Philippine Coast Mostly South Koreans and some Guard said yesterday. Japanese were visiting the restive vol- Tourists, according to the Coast cano, they added. Guard, will be allowed to go on a boat Should the situation worsen, the ride only up to about halfway to Pulo Is- Coast Guard said residents of land. “Going straight to Pulo is strictly Barangays Caloocan, Boco and Leynes prohibited,” it said. shall exit on Sampaloc Road going to The Coast Guard will issue a stern Tagaytay City, and those in Barangays warning for the first offense, and will Sta. Maria, Banga and Poblacion shall fine the boat operator and resort owner at exit on Atsungay Road to Tagaytay. point of origin for the second offense. Villagers in Barangays Quiling and For the third offense, it will confiscate Tumaway, meanwhile, shall exit on the the motorboat and close the erring resort. national road to Tanauan, Batangas. Alert level 2 remains hoisted over Some residents of the volcanic is- Taal volcano, which means that it is ex- land though have voluntarily left, said periencing magmatic intrusion that may Phaeton, but there has been no order yet lead to an eruption. to forcibly evacuate those remaining. “They (the tourists) are curious, they Taal, located 65 kilometers south of want to see what is new with Taal but we Manila, is one of the most unstable of cannot allow that because of the danger,” the country’s 22 active volcanoes with said Capt. Frankelino Phaeton, the local 33 recorded eruptions, the last one being Coast Guard operations officer. in 1977. (www.philstar.com) 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JUNE 19, 2010 PHILIPPINE NEWS

graduates in last year’s round of More Pinoy Nurses Choosing UK Over US PRC examinations, saying it By Mayen Jaymalin / will serve to inspire them in nurses flew to UK under a study work in UK can leave the coun- Monday, June 14, 2010 their bid to provide an afford- and work program that allowed try within six months. able, but high quality nursing ANILA, Philippines - them to study and work there at Recruitment leaders further education to poor but deserving More and more Fil- the same time. noted that the recent expansion Filipinos wanting to become Mipino nurses are now Data from the Philippine of the UK study programs may nurses whether here or abroad. opting to work in the United Overseas Employment Admin- give wider opportunities to He noted that the high pass- Kingdom than in the United istration (POEA), on the other thousands more Filipinos, in- ing percentage rate of their States, according to local re- hand, showed that less than 300 cluding non-healthcare work- nursing school’s graduates was cruiters. registered Filipino nurses went ers. a difficult feat considering that Citing data from the UK to the US to work during the The imposition of new they have an “open” admission Borders and Immigration three-year period. rules for Tier 4 student visa ap- policy that does not bar high Agency, recruitment leaders Recruiters noted that Fil- plications early this year may school students from public yesterday said that the number ipino nurses aspiring to work in also favor Filipino nurses who high schools who tend to have of Filipino nurses deployed to the United States have to wait want to be registered nurses and of education in all their college low academic competencies. UK in the past three years has five to seven years for H 1-B become permanent residents programs. Cayco added that Arellano already surpassed those de- working visas and between two there. “The temporary slack is not University-Manila’s College of ployed to the US in the same to three years for EB 3 (immi- a reason to give our nursing ed- Nursing has the lowest tuition period. grant visas) before they can JUST A ‘TEMPORARY SLACK’ ucation programs less impor- rate among the big Metro From 2007 to 2009, an an- enter the US. But the prevailing low de- tance,” Cayco said, pointing Manila nursing schools that nual average of 7,000 Filipino Those hoping to study and mand for nurses abroad, espe- out that the weak demand for topped the 2009 PRC examina- cially in the US, is just nurses in the US was not nec- tions. temporary, according to Arel- essarily the case in other coun- “A lot of the big schools lano University chairman Fran- tries such as in the UK and they have entrance exams. So cisco P.V. Cayco. Australia. they only admit those who al- Cayco said after the “tem- He boasted that just last ready have high academic com- porary slack” in global demand month, the Edith Cowan Uni- petencies,” he said. for nurses, there could be a sud- versity in Western Australia had Cayco said that these “raw den surge especially once the forged agreement with Arellano material” from the public effects of the enactment of the University where their Filipino schools in and Health Care Reform Bill under nursing students who have even from the provinces, have the administration of US Presi- completed two years of studies notable deficiencies in English, dent Barrack Obama, takes can enroll directly with their Science, and Math. root. Australian counterpart, which Apart from giving them a In an interview with The would put them in a position to nursing education, Cayco said STAR earlier this week, Cayco become registered nurses in Arellano tries to address the ac- said that with the potential rise Australia immediately after fin- ademic deficiencies caused by in demand for nurses, those ishing the nursing program. the sub-standard basic educa- struggling with their nursing Cayco said that despite its tion they were given. education would be in the best open enrolment policy, the “We give them a chance. position to take advantage. quality of education in the Col- We do not discriminate of you Cayco emphasized that the lege of Nursing of Arellano graduated from a public school health care reforms being im- University Manila has re- and you have low academic plemented by the Obama ad- mained high. proficiencies. But in spite of ministration made health and The school landed in the that, with our low tuition, we medical care more affordable ranks of Metro Manila’s top still produce hundreds of board among Americans, which nursing schools with a high stu- passers every year,” he said. would subsequently result to a dent population whose gradu- The Commission on Higher higher demand in nurses and ates performed impressively in Education (CHED) earlier re- doctors in US hospitals. the 2009 nursing licensure ex- leased the lists of top nursing He said this turnaround aminations of the Professional schools in the country, based on was the reason why Arellano Regulation Commission for their graduates passing percent- University is still giving their 2009. age in the 2009 PRC licensure nursing school its deserved im- Cayco expressed over- examinations in June and No- portance in their overall effort whelming pride over the im- vember of last year. to further improve the quality pressive performance of their (www.philstar.com) JUNE 19, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES Enforceability of Affidavit of Support If the sponsor’s income is titioner has died and the petition sored alien becomes a lawful may be entitled to support from not sufficient to meet the re- is allowed to continue. Under a permanent resident. It may be the sponsoring spouse under the quirement, the income of the recent law, surviving relatives enforced against the sponsor terms of the affidavit of sup- spouse and/or other relatives of an I-130 petitioner may and/or joint sponsor by a fed- port. living with him may be used. process their green card appli- eral state or local governmental The sponsor’s obligation By Reuben S. Seguritan The income of unrelated de- cations provided they were here agency or by the sponsored im- under the affidavit of support ost family-based pendents listed on the tax re- in the U.S. at the time of the migrant. continues until the sponsored applicants for turns may also be included death of the petitioner and they If the sponsored immigrant immigrant becomes a citizen or immigrant visa regardless of where they reside. continue to reside in the U.S. receives means-tested benefits until he/she accumulates 40 or adjustment of The intending immigrant’s in- A substitute sponsor must after he/she gets the green card, qualifying quarters of work status are re- come may also be added to be related to the intending im- the government agency that under the Social Security law or M quired to submit meet the requirement. migrant in one of the following gave the benefits may sue the until he/she abandons perma- an affidavit of If the petitioner falls short ways: spouse, parent, mother- sponsor to recover the funds nent resident status and leaves support (Form I-864) to guar- of the requirement, a joint spon- in-law, father-in-law, sibling, given to the immigrant. The the U.S. antee that they will not become sor may submit a Form I-864. A child at least 18 years old, son, said sponsored immigrant who Death of either the sponsor a public charge. joint sponsor must be a U.S. cit- daughter, son-in-law, daughter- receives means-tested public or the immigrant also extin- The affidavit must be com- izen or lawful permanent resi- in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in- assistance may be subject to re- guishes the obligations. But a pleted by the U.S. citizen or dent who is at least 18 years old law, grandparent, grandchild or moval proceedings. divorce is not a ground to end lawful permanent resident who and domiciled in the U.S. or its legal guardian. Such relative Under the law, the spon- the obligation. filed the relative (Form I-130) territories. A joint sponsor does must be a U.S. citizen or a law- sored immigrant also has the petition. The petitioner-sponsor not have to be related to the pe- ful permanent resident. right to enforce his/her spon- titioner or the intending immi- Executing the I-864 affi- sor’s obligations. This could REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been must demonstrate that his/her practicing law for over 30 years. For income is at least 125% of the grant. davit of support should not be happen in a divorce proceed- further information, you may call him current federal poverty guide- Substitute sponsors are also taken lightly as it is a legally ings. Even if the immigrant at (212) 695 5281 or log on to his web- lines for his/her household size. allowed if the original I-130 pe- binding contract once the spon- cannot be granted alimony, she site at www.seguritan.com MAINLAND NEWS She said she was in Manila for a few days in November USAID Names Fil-Am as Mission Director in RP 2009 – a quick detour after a By Jose Katigbak/ will continue our strong friend- about my appointment she was conference in Vietnam. Sunday, June 13, 2010 ship and cooperation,” Presi- dumbfounded. So were my sis- Steele joined the Depart- dent Barack Obama said in a ters and my brother. They were ment of Agriculture under then ASHINGTON – message to mark Independence just totally blown by the news Secretary Arturo Tanco in the Gloria Diño Steele Day celebrations. that after a 30-year absence I early 1970s after graduating W left the Philippines Before being named Mis- would get to spend the next from Maryknoll College. 30 years ago little knowing she sion Director in the Philip- four years with them,” she She was sent to Kansas would return to her country of pines, Steele was Senior said. State University in 1977-78 to birth as Mission Director of the Deputy Assistant Administra- Steele said she considers it get her masters degree and on United States Agency for In- tion, Bureau for Global Health a great honor to be able to help her return to Manila she mar- ternational Development at USAID. her country of birth and at the ried her American husband (USAID). Steele said she didn’t think same time add to the legacy the who was with the USDA. Steele is scheduled to ar- she had much of a chance of Gloria Diño Steele US left in the Philippines such They left for the US in 1980 rive in Manila next month at getting the job because she was as democratic institutions and and almost immediately she the start of a four-year assign- born in the Philippines. assignment and I couldn’t have the English language. joined USAID. (www.philstar.com) ment to oversee an office with But apparently this did not asked for anything better,” said a staff of about 120 and an an- even come into the equation Steele still beaming with joy. nual budget of $100 million. when USAID chose her from a She is the only one in her “Here in America, many field of applicants as its next family to have emigrated to the Americans can trace their roots Mission Director in the Philip- US. to the Philippines, and they are pines. She said US Ambassa- Her mother Herminia, four all an important part of the dor Harry Thomas looked at sisters and a brother all live in American identity. I am confi- her resume and concurred with Metro Manila. Her father is de- dent that our nations, sharing the appointment. ceased. in our democratic principles, “This is my first foreign “When I told my mom 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JUNE 19, 2010 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Taldiap Ti DWCLCAAH: Duapulo A Tawen Iti Serbisio Komunidad Ti Hawaii • The Divine News - naipablaak met laengen ti nabayagen a Manipud Mayo 13, 1990 tagainep iti pannakaadda ti newsletter babaen iti ILOKO I. Yoro kas founding president Resort & SPA- ken inatendaran iti Yoro nagpaay a kas Nomination panangisayangkat ni Fe Velasco By Amado I. Yoro ken Mrs. Prima Albano kas nasurok a limagasut a sangaili, and Election Committee, nagpaay • Babaen met la iti isip ni Fe Ve- alumni manipud iti nadumaduma a canvassers and ballot tabulator lasco,Editor, nainaw ken founding adviser., agdama idi a lugar kas iti Canada, California, dagiti dadduma a kameng ti DW- naipablaak ti TUNOS, umuna nga angngaldaw dayta DWCL Alumni Affairs In Philippines and Hawaii. CLCAAH. Ni Larry Fiesta ti nak- isyu ti warnakan ti UFCH , a toy a Mother's Day, Charge. • Itoy a pasken, napili ken napa- agun-od iti kangatuan a botos ti nagsurat ti Chairman iti Publicity Mayo 13, 1990 iti Dayta ti nangrugian ti DW- dayawan dagiti siam a kan- OFCC director. and Newsletter • Medical Mission. Nangidonar dati nga Amihan CLCAAH kas maysa nga or- grunaan nga alumni • Adopt a Highway Clean up Proj- pakairamanda: Dr. Aurelio Solver ect - Proyekto ti OFCC ken DWCLCAAH $200.00 para iti Restaurant iti ganisasion. Maibatay iti umuna Agcaoili [Arts/Cukture/Litera- nabayagen nga idadauluan toy Ilocos Surian Medical and Home- P North King St., a pagalagadan ti gunglo, coming Mission 2009 babaen ture]; Byrne Munoz [Media nagsurat kadagiti masukansukat a Kalihi, idi nagti- maminsan la nga agtakem ti Broadcasting & Communication]; presidente ti OFCC now kaduana Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii and the tipon dagiti aganay a duapulo umuna a presidente. Dr. Evelyn Pascua [Education]; da Jesse Pascual ken iti pannaki- Sinait National High School Esther Balais Pascual [Healthcare danggay ti OFCC ken UFCH ken Alumni Assn of Hawaii. ket lima a sigud nga estudiante, Iniggaman dagiti nadumad- & Caregiving]; Domingo Pascual dadduma a gunglo. Daytoy dua a • May 2009 umuna nga Executive graduado man ken saan, agra- uma a lider a nakaitalkan ti [Real Estate & Investment]; milia a kaatiddog ti Kalihi Street Board meeting, naaprobaran a man kaingungotda, kas kada: reyenda ti DWCLCAAH kas Thom Pascual [Entrepreneurship manipud iti Nimitz Highway ag- maangay ti 2nd International Fely Alejandro, Alex Bu- kada: Alejandro 'Alex' Bu- & Business Management]; Jesse pangato iti Kulea Kola St, sango Grand Reunion babaen iti mosion ni Esther Pascual ken sinigun- manglag, Divina Bumanglag, manglag, 1991-1994; sim- Pascual [Community Service/Vol- ti Kalihi Elementary School. untarism/Humanitarian]; Ernie • Agpada nga aktibo iti komite iti daran ni Amado Yoro. Ni Fe Ve- Consolacion Cadiente, Dolly maruno da Larry Fiesta, Pasion [Governemtn/Poliitics]; Miss Oahu Filipina Scholarship lasco ti nagkaykaysaan a Capili, Gil Dahilig, Estefania 1994-1998; Leo Delgado, Amado Yoro [Leadership Devel- Pageant; Miss Hawaii Filipina, Chairperson ken maangay iti Las Fiesta, Lorenzo Fiesta, Juliet 1999-2002; Cora Lucas, 2002- opment] Mrs. Hawaii Filipina da Amado Vegas iti May 22, 2010. Gaoiran, Robert Gaoiran, 2004; Constante Domingo, • May 3, 2009, naangay ti impor- Yoro ken Jesse Pascual • Membership Development, Maui mal a panagkakayammet ken • UFCH Convention 2009. Amado Chapter, Victoria Tomas Juan Li- Nestor Juan,Nena Lacar, Helen 2005-2009. pammalagda iti panagkakabsat Yoro ti maysa a nabotosan a bunao, Area coordinator, Mary Layugan, Orlando Layugan, Maipukos laeng dagiti kan- dagitoy a kameng iti maysa a Board of Governor Convention iti Ann Agmata Batulayan, president; Dinah Lazaro, Delia Manuel, grunaan a gannuat ken ak- pasken iti Philippine Consulate Molokai idi Hulio 2009 ken nag- Emilia Tolentino Almares, vice Gimo Manuel, Leonarda Palt- tibidad ti DWCLCAAH iti General. Sumagmamano kadagi- balin a Chairman iti UFCH president; Monica Rumbaoa Mon- tano, secretary; Venus Erice Agdi- ing, Silverio Palting, Lydia Pas- katengngaan iti 2007 kas pun- toy a kameng ken sangaili a nag- Golden Book: Daybreak; UFCH gapu iti Filipinas ti nakipartisipar Publicity and Newsletter, ni Jesse naoay, treasurer; Marlene Agnes cua, Domingo Pascual, Esther tots a nagpuligosan ti sabali pay iti Filipino Fiesta & Parade nga Pascual kas delegate a nangbagi ti Rumbaoa Rivera, auditor; Dindo Pascual, Jesse Pascual, Vesy a biag ti gunglo iti sabali a lid- insayangkat ti Filipino Commu- DWCLCAAH. Balagso Peralta, press information Pascual, ket sangailida ni Mrs. erato. nity Center. • Amado Yoro and Jesse Pascual officer -1; Marissa Laguarda Per- Prima Sulicipan Albano,iti • Setiembre 2007, Nainaw ti Inter- • OFCC Golden Jubilee and Presi- volunteered their time and treas- alta, press information officer-2. Fe Velasco serves as Membersship Laoag City, tapno buklenmi ti national Reunion ket opisial a dents Ball 2009, napadayawan ni ure in behalf of the DWCLCAAH naipresenta ken naaprobaran idi Amado Yoro kas OFCC Past to the Philippine Typhoon Relief Development Chairperson. Divine Word College of Laoag April 2008 daytoy makuna President [1982]. Mr. & Mrs. Fund Drive for Victim of Ondoy • Maysa a kangrunaan a tampok ti College Alumni Association of DWCL First International Grand Jesse Pascual kas partisipante iti and Peping $199,932.00 "is the Reunion iti pannakabuangay ti In- Hawaii [DWCLCAAH]. a Reunion May 2, 2009 a naangay the Rigodon Dance. largest so far in the history of dis- ternational Society of Divinian Alumni [ISDA] babaen iti utek nakapilian toy nagsurat Amado iti Hilton Hawaii Village Beach • OFCC Convention 2009- Amado aster relief fund drives for the Philippines here in Hawaii or ni Fe Velasco a sinuportaran dag- United States. Ad Hoc committee: iti kakaduana. Babaen iti Congress of Visayans Organiza- panangidaulo ken panangimaton tions, UFCH, OFCC, ISAH, other toy nagsurat iti organizational, organizations Given thru Caritas orientation ken election, naboto- Manila and Consuelo Foundation san dagiti opisial a mangibagi [Vol IV-No 1, May 2010 FilCom kadagiti nadumaduma a lugar a News] naggapuanda. [Saanmi nga in- • US Census 2010/Filipinos Count awat ti nominasionmi para presi- ! April 10 [Waipahu] and April 17 dente gapu iti UFCH [Kalihi] Amado Yoro received a responsibility] Ni Rolando Sal- Certificate of Appreciation for vador, Montreal Canada ti presi- volunteering his time dente; Thom Pascual, umuna a • Hawaii Food Bank 1267 pounds bise [Kauai, Hawaii]; Rizalino [597 pound in November 2009 Franco, maikadua a bise [Batac and 670 pounds on April 3, 2010 City, Philippines], Vicky Formoso with the UFCH/OFCC and other Villena, sekretaria [California], organizations Jesse Pascual, tesorero [Hon- • Immawat ni Jesse Pascual iti Cer- olulu], Liberato Menor, auditor tificate of Recogniton para iti [Laoag City, Philippines] Willie DWCLCAAH as the most food Hernandez, Alex Almazan, Ce- donor during the HFB Campaign cille Salvador, Lydia Fontes, 2008 Evangeline Ambrosio, PRO. Dag- • Iti usuat ni Amado Yoro para iti iti international director: Fe Ve- DWCLCAAH, inikkan ti the In- lasco, Esther Pascual, Edgardo stitute for Human Services [IHS] Villena, Larry Fiesta, Estefania ti pammigbig a coordinator iti Fiesta, Glory Ronduen, Robert "Feed the Hungry" both Women's Ambrosio, Robert Albornoz, and Men's sites tunggal maudi a Asuncion Albornoz, Irenea Her- Lunes iti kada bulan iti las-ud ti nandez, Nely Salvador, Amado 2010-2011, banag a sinuportaran Yoro. Gapu iti saan a pan- ken danggayan nga agpada ti nakatabuno ti manamnama a pan- United Filipino Council of nakabagi ti DWCL, Laoag City, Hawaii/Oahu Filipino Commu- kas installing officer, nupay nity Council/Ilocos Surian Assn saanmi a mapatasan ti kallugong of Hawaii, Filipino Womens wenno sapatos ti pinad- Civic Club, Filipino Business padaananmi, napadayawankami a Women Assn, United Group nangpaitayag iti kannawan nga Home Operators, dadduma a ku- ima dagiti padami a charter mem- naen ni Yoro kas: "Mission Day bers and directors. So help us Service" God. JUNE 19, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 15 CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS COOK HELPER NEEDED 959 1117, or 895-3434, [email protected] DIRECTORY Mainly Working on BBQ Grill. Experience Preferred, but not Necessary. NEW THRIFT STORE KALIHI Call Nam 728-7744 Large Collection Of Military Camouflage Clothing. Shrirts $7.99 Pants $10.99 HELP WANTED Quantity Discounts Available. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE / GARDENER 1327 N. 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ANILA, Philippines - Em- ployers and businessmen M from the 180 nations who attended the International Labor Con- ference in Geneva Switzerland have expressed enthusiasm over the procla- mation of Benigno C. Aquino III as that are now being discussed in the pation of stakeholders,” Chua the new president of the Philippines. sidelines of the conference. stressed. Miguel B. Varela, head of the Meanwhile, Francis Chua, presi- Chua added that the PCCI has Philippine employer delegation said dent of the Philippine Chamber of submitted the first draft of the 100- his counterparts in the Americas, Eu- Commerce and Industry (PCCI), said day of economic agenda for the new rope, Africa, Asia, and the Middle that the overwhelming majority of administration, which focuses on re- East unanimously manifested their the Chamber’s leadership, business forms needed to improve the coun- vote of confidence and trust in Presi- associations and members nation- try’s business and investment dent-elect. wide are ready to work and support climate. The 100-day agenda, Chua RENTAL Varela said Aquino’s moral sua- President-elect Aquino. said, underscores the need for re- sion and goodwill can carry on the He said the transformational forms toward rational fiscal policy needed reforms in the country. With policies in a post-crisis period would and macroeconomic stability and fur- improved business sentiment and in- have to be put in place, in order to ther reforms on infrastructure devel- vestors’ confidence in the new ad- change the nation’s growth trajec- opment, reducing the cost of doing ministration, Varela called on tory. business and job creation. businessmen to visit the Philippines “This is the opportune time for us ”The administration of President- and seize opportunities. to push for economic recovery meas- elect Aquino can consider this a The Philippine delegation as- ures that not only embraces but also roadmap to put the economy back on sured its full assistance and facilita- mainstreams the principles of decent track and accelerate recovery and tion in the conduct of trade missions work, social dialogue and the partici- growth,” Chua said. (www.philstar.com) 16 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JUNE 19, 2010