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PH govt sticks to 7-8% growth target until 2016 Philstar.com | MANILA, Governor Approves Bonta Bill 7/1/2015 - The government has For Whom the Bell Tolls retained its economic growth to establish “Larry Itliong Day” assumptions of seven to eight Remembering The Boston Marathon Bombing percent for this year and next In California year, but noted that hitting the top-end of its target would be a AB 7 Honors California Hero And “Larry Itliong was one of the “…..any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore challenge given some issues on Filipino American Labor Leader greatest labor organizers and never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. – John Donne, 1624.” the domestic front. leaders in California history,” In a briefi ng following a meet- (SACRAMENTO, CA) – As- Bonta explained. “He was a ing of the country’s economic semblymember Rob Bonta (D- hero not only to the Filipino By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. managers yesterday, Budget Oakland) is proud to announce American community, but to all Publisher & Editor Secretary Florencio Abad said that Governor Brown signed AB Californians and Americans who Asian Journal San Diego the inter-agency Development 7 today. The bill requires the fought and continue to fi ght for The Original and First Asian Journal in America Budget Coordination Committee Governor to annually proclaim socioeconomic and racial jus- (DBCC) agreed to keep the coun- Larry Itliong’s October 25th tice in our state and nation. By (Editor’s note: The Boston Marathon Bombing Incident was in the news again recently with the try’s economic growth forecasts birthdate as “Larry Itliong Day” signing AB 7, Governor Brown conviction and sentencing to death of the surviving perpetrators. We are reprinting this personal unchanged despite the uncertain- in the state and would encour- guarantees that Itliong’s work account to remind us once more that we are not alone in battling the terror attacks happening all ties on both global and domestic age public schools to teach about and legacy of fi ghting for justice, over the world today.) fronts. Itliong’s life and contributions to ( Continued on page 5 ) “The upper target would be a California. San Diego, California challenge but it still remains to be April 19, 2013 within range observing many of At least 38 dead as boat the problems are mostly domestic in nature and therefore within the capsizes off Leyte control of the government,” Abad The Philippine Coast Guard Guard, which announced 36 ca- said. says the boat, which reportedly sualties as of 5 pm Thursday. The country’s gross domestic carried 173 passengers and 16 Philippine National Red Cross ike many people, I was glued to the television two days after the Boston Marathon product growth (GDP) slowed crew members, was about 200 chief Richard Gordon told bombings. I was working at home with the computer monitor in front of me while to 5.2 percent in the fi rst quarter – the lowest in more than three meters away from the port of Agence France-Presse that based the television set was on its side. I could hear the TV broadcast, as I occasionally Ormoc when it capsized on the latest fi gures from rescu- years – mainly due to weak gov- L ernment spending. ers, there were 38 dead, 33 miss- watched while working. Dale G. Israel, Rappler.com | ing, and 118 rescued from the “We’re working very had to ad- MANILA, Philippines 7/2/2015 capsized boat which was bound The coverage was gripping. The authorities had cordoned off an area where they thought the remaining dress the problems that have been – At least 38 people were killed for Pilar town in the Camotes suspect was hiding in Watertown. It was just a matter of time before they could catch him, and I did not identifi ed in order to accelerate when a passenger boat capsized islands in Cebu. want to miss the moment. state spending,” Abad said. off the coast of Ormoc, Leyte, on Philippine Coast Guard Spokes- “What a bad time for Heather to be in Boston, huh?” my wife casually stated upon walking inside the The government’s economic Thursday, July 2, the Philippine man Commander Armand Balilo room. team, meanwhile, downscaled its National Red Cross said. said that as of 5 pm, 127 people “What do you mean?” I asked back. She was referring to our youngest daughter who worked as an growth forecast for net exports The fi gure is slightly higher than had been rescued, while 26 were investment analyst in San Francisco. of services to 13.6 percent from the count of the Philippine Coast still missing. “She fl ew to Boston last night to attend school orientation for today and tomorrow.” 15 percent, taking into account ( Continued on page 2 ) ( Continued on page 6 ) what’s going on in the global market place which includes the outbreak of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Long-time Fil-Am leader Ray Local Filipino artist featured at Comic Con (MERS). Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: Aragon passes away International 2015 1, sectionmatch: 1 Last year, the economy grew by only An icon of the Wennie in Pasa- 6.1 percent – below the government’s Filipino Ameri- dena, CA Ray was target of 6.5 to 7.5 percent and lower can community transferred to San than the all-time high 7.2 percent growth in San Diego died Diego. In 1967, in 2013 – due largely to public under- last week. Remi- spending. Ray purchased the Economists said the country needs to gio “Ray” Brozo family home in grow by at least seven percent annually Aragon was born in the Mission Hills over the medium term to reduce poverty. Manila, Philippines neighborhood of Abad said the government has also kept to Valeriano and San Diego. He the borrowing mix for 2016 at 85-15 in favor of domestic loans. Concepcion Aragon became a parishio- and Vector Graphic Tools in the He said the proposed P3.005 trillion and grew up in the ner of St. Vincent’s It takes a Village to Raise a City of Chula Vista Offi cials. Schools.” budget for 2016, equivalent to 19.5 town of Palauig, Church and sent Creative Child: Dr. Zhivago percent of GDP, would be presented to “Dr. Zhivago’s Innovation in For the second consecutive year Zambales. He his daughters to St. (Cartoonist/Author) hosts a President Aquino next week. Cartoon Industry Panel in Education: Basic Cartoon and at Comic-Con International 2015, Of the proposed national budget for joined the U.S. Navy in 1954 and Vincent’s School. Animation Combine Drawing next year, P768 billion has been ear- in1964 after marrying his wife ( Continued on page 15 ) Education, along with invited ( Continued on page 11 ) ( Continued on page 7 ) Page 2 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com July 3-9, 2015 PayPal buys money-sending PH banks among region’s most service XOOM in $890M deal liquid PayPal, a subsidiary of eBay, Inquirer.net | MANILA, will pay $25 per share of XOOM 6/30/2015 — Banks in the Phil- in what amounts to a premium ippines are among the most best- of 32% over the stock’s average placed in the region to cope with price over the past 3 months new international regulations designed to protect economies SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Online from weaknesses coming from payments titan PayPal said Wednesday, US online marketplace giant eBay July 2, it is buying international money- last week disclosed a plan to spinoff its the fi nancial sector, international Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) sending service Xoom in a deal valued PayPal online payments unit, which will debt watcher Moody’s Investor region,” Moody’s pointed out in at $890 million. trade as an independent. Service said Monday. a report published Monday on Problems: Expired Green Card PayPal, a subsidiary of eBay, will pay The plan calls for the distribution of As local regulators are ahead of Southeast Asian banks’ compli- $25 per share of Xoom in what amounts PayPal stock to eBay shareholders on to a premium of 32% over the stock’s July 17, with the fi nancial unit starting most counterparts in the region ance with Basel III rules. “Moody’s-rated banks in the region are By: Lilli Berbano Baculi, Esq. resident in possession of an expired average price over the past 3 months. to trade under the symbol PYPL on July in implementing reforms, it said well capitalized and can meet the higher green card with a 10-year expiration PayPal touted Xoom as a leading 20. local banks have found little minimum capital requirements under What happens when my green card date, if the expiration date on the card service for letting people in the United “eBay and PayPal are two great, diffi culty in complying with Basel III,” said the report on all banks in expires? Lawful Permanent Resident is the only reason that the LPR would States pay bills or send money to family special businesses,” said John Donahoe, Southeast Asia. status is not affected by the expiration otherwise not be boarded. members or friends in other countries president and chief executive of eBay. even the strictest regulations that In most respects, the Philippines al- of the Form I-551, or the “green card.” using mobile phones, tablets or comput- As independent companies, eBay and surpass those approved by inter- ready leads its peers, the report showed. A person does not lose his or her status My Naturalization Application is still ers. PayPal “will each have a sharper focus national bodies. Philippine banks are required to main- as a lawful permanent resident of the pending and my green card expired. “Expanding into international money and greater fl exibility to pursue future “Rated Philippine banks are tain common equity or “tier 1” capital United States by the mere fact that their What now? transfer and remittances aligns with success in their respective global com- among the most liquid in the the equivalent of at least 7.5 percent of green card has expired. However, indi- our strategic vision to democratize the ( Continued on page 6 ) viduals will need to replace their cards Applicants for Naturalization six movement and management of money,” ( Continued on page 6 ) to have valid evidence of their status. months or more prior to the expiration PayPal president Dan Schulman said. It is important to have valid evidence date of their green card, and who have Acquiring Xoom will let PayPal of status for employment and travel not yet received a decision on the Natu- broaden its array of services and expand purposes, and to obtain other benefi ts ralization application, do not have to in important markets, particularly China, incident to LPR status. apply for the renewal of their green card. Brazil, India, Mexico and the Philip- If they wish to obtain a new card, they pines, according to Schulman. A quick note about Conditional Perma- are advised to apply for a renewal green Xoom has a presence in 37 countries. nent Resident Status: Condi- card and pay the requisite fi ling fee. “Becoming part of PayPal represents tional Permanent Residents in posses- an exciting new chapter for Xoom, sion of an expired green card must Applicants who applied for Naturaliza- which will help accelerate our time-to- continue to have evidence confi rming tion within the six-month period preced- market in unserved geographies and that their conditional resident status ing the expiration date on their green expand the ways we can innovate for has been extended. The following only card are advised that they still must fi le customers,” said Xoom chief executive applies to renewal green card applicants for their renewal green card and pay the John Kunze. with an expiring or expired 10-year requisite fi ling fee. The acquisition was expected to close green card. in the fi nal quarter of this year. Applicants who indicate that they Help – my green card expired while wish to fi le for Naturalization instead of outside of the United States! Can I still applying for a renewal green card are At least 38 enter the U.S.? advised that this is not an option. They ( Continued from page 1 ) Yes. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) must fi le for their renewal green card Balilo said the boat just 200 meters Offi cers encountering an arriving lawful and pay the requisite fee, regardless of away from its point of departure, the permanent resident in possession of whether they intend to fi le a Naturaliza- port of Ormoc City, when it capsized. an expired 10-year permanent resident tion application. “The boat capsized when it undocked card are to advise the returning lawful 200 meters away from the port,” Balilo permanent resident of the need to renew No two cases are alike, and with im- said. the card and furnish him or her with an migration laws constantly evolving, The Cebu-bound Kim Narvana sank application to replace the permanent individuals must carefully consider their at around 12:50 p.m. when it made a resident card. No further action must be particular situation in relation to immi- wrong maneuver shortly after undock- taken by the CBP. gration laws before fi ling for any benefi t ing, he said. or application, such as an application to The PCG said that according to the CBP offi cers are not authorized to cut, renew their green card or an application boat’s captain, who was in its custody clip, or otherwise mutilate a person’s for Naturalization. Those who might be along with several crew members, he green card in any manner. eligible for any immigration benefi t or did not expect big waves to hit the boat program should consult with an expe- when he tried to maneuver it. Must I fi ll out and sign the Application rienced, licensed immigration attorney Search and rescue to replace my green card on the spot at to obtain an in-depth consultation about PCG sent teams, as well as the BRP the airport? the law, what the law requires, and how Nueva Vizcaya to the site for search and to proceed. In addition, people should rescue operations. No. Offi cers will advise an arriv- be wary of online tools that offer im- Lieutenant James Reyes, spokesperson ing alien at all air ports of entries of migration help or notarios who are not of the Naval Forces Central (Navforcen), the requirement to renew their green licensed to practice law. said the Philippine Navy deployed a ves- card. These arriving lawful permanent sel with 5 divers to help in the ongoing residents shall also be instructed that the Atty. Lilli Berbano Baculi is an associ- operations. Application to renew their green card ate attorney with Chua Tinsay & Vega, A “We’re scouring the ship for more may be processed at the airport at the Professional Legal Corporation (CTV) - survivors who may be trapped inside the time of arrival only, if the LPR is in pos- a full service law fi rm with offi ces in San hull,” Ciriaco Tolibao from the city’s session of the requisite fee. Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento and disaster risk reduction and management Philippines. The information presented offi ce told AFP. If the LPR is not in possession of the in this article is for general informa- Tolibao added, “We hope to fi nish the appropriate fee, requests a fee waiver, or tion only and is not, nor intended to be, rescue before dark and before it starts elects to submit the application at a later formal legal advice nor the formation of to rain.” date, then he or she shall be given the an attorney-client relationship. Call or No gale warning application form and advised to fi le at e-mail CTV for an in-person or phone Balilo said in an interview on ANC that the appropriate USCIS offi ce. consultation to discuss your particular there was no gale warning at the time situation and/or how their services may of the voyage that could have kept the I am outside of the United States and be retained at (619) 955-6277; (415) boat ifrom sailing. He added, however, the airline will not let me on the plane to 495-8088; (916) 509-7280; lbaculi@ that the PCG will check “all angles” in return home to the United States. What ctvattys.com. Visit our website at www. its investigation of the mishap, including do I do? Carriers should permit board- chuatinsayvega.com. weather conditions. ing to any bona fi de lawful permanent He also said that the PCG had con- tacted the boat owner. “We will conduct the investigation as Divine Mercy Shrine soon as we fi nish the search and rescue in Encinitas, California operations,” Balilo said. Distraught kin gathered in Ormoc city where authorities brought rescued www.divinemercyhills.org passengers and recovered corposes. 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© 2015 Barona Tribal Gaming Authority. Must be 18 years or older. Management reserves all rights. Barona.com Page 4 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com July 3-9, 2015 HealthHealth && WellnessWellness Cocktail of common chemicals may trigger cancer: 5 Tips to Keep Fifty chemicals the public is exposed to on a daily Your Fourth Safe basis may trigger cancer when combined and Delicious

So you need to cook safely to make sure you don’t accidentally invite un- wanted guests — bacteria like salmo- nella, listeria, E. coli or others that can cause food-borne illness. The Difference Between Health Here are fi ve helpful tips from the County Department of Environmental Health: Plan Ahead, Clean, Separate, and Wellness Cook and Chill. We continually hear the word “health derstanding that everything we do, feel and wellness” during the news, in and think and believe has a direct impact PLAN AHEAD: conversations, at work, read it in the on one’s health. Wellness recognizes magazines and newspapers even in that we have psychological, physical, Before you start cooking, decide how this section of the Asian Journal. Are spiritual and social needs necessary to much food you can safely serve. For they same or is there really a differ- have higher levels of functioning. Most example, fi gure out how much cook- ence between health and wellness? In health programs only deal with the ing and refrigerated space you have to my previous article two weeks ago, I soundness of the body, some are now work with. You don’t want meats and explained the meaning of health and the including mental health as a component, perishables (like Aunt Elaine’s potato different factors that affects one’s health. and spiritual health to be considered in salad) sitting out — on the counter at This article will focus on the defi nition the distant future. room temperature or outside in the heat of wellness, how different it is from Wellness also interacts with one’s — where bacteria can grow quickly. You the concept of health, and the different family, community, religion, education, do want to keep hot foods hot and cold aspects of wellness. government, media and industry. Thus, foods cold. My fi rst article on wellness was there is what we call different aspects If you have to defrost meats, fi sh or published also three weeks ago and I or dimensions of wellness. There are Cocktail of common chemicals may uted in the area of cancer epigenetics effects that are directly related to carci- poultry, give yourself enough time to gave the defi nition of health and some several models of wellness such as the trigger cancer: Fifty chemicals the public and the environment, said: “A review nogenesis, exerted by chemicals that are safely defrost them slowly in your re- of the common defi nitions of wellness. Six Dimensions of Healthy Functioning, is exposed to on a daily basis may trigger on this scale, looking at environmental unavoidable in the environment.” frigerator. (Defrosting in the open air or Health, according to the World Health Seven Dimensions of Wellness, Eight cancer when combined chemicals from the perspective of all the Journal Reference: in still water spurs bacterial growth.) Organization is a “state of complete Dimensions of Wellness, Life Coping major hallmarks of cancer, is unprec- 1 W. H. Goodson, L. Lowe, et Have your meat thermometer ready. physical, mental, and social well-being Inventory and the most comprehensive ScienceDaily.com | 6/23/2015 — A edented.” al. Assessing the carcinogenic potential Always buy food from a safe source, and not merely the absence of disease. Wheel of Wellness. global taskforce of 174 scientists from Professor Francis Martin from Lan- of low-dose exposures to chemical mix- such as a market or restaurant. Wellness, on the other hand was defi ned In Kalusugan’s Total Wellness Program leading research centres across 28 coun- caster University who contributed to tures in the environment: the challenge CLEAN by Charles B. Corbin as a “multidi- (Ganap Na Kalakasan), we will follow tries studied the link between mixtures an examination of how such typical ahead. Carcinogenesis, 2015; 36 (Suppl Don’t let bacteria into your meal. Wash mensional state of being describing the Eight Dimensions of Wellness that of commonly encountered chemicals and environmental exposures infl uence 1): S254 DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgv039 your hands before and after handling the existence of positive health in an includes Spiritual, Emotional, Social, the development of cancer. The study dysfunctional metabolism in cancer food, or when switching tasks or food individual exemplifi ed by quality of Physical, Intellectual, Financial, Envi- selected 85 chemicals not considered endorsed this view. types. life and a sense of well-being.”” Our ronmental and Occupational. Each of carcinogenic to humans and found 50 He said: “Despite a rising incidence of Thoroughly rinse raw fruits and veg- favorite defi nition of wellness by Well- these topics will be discussed separately supported key cancer-related mecha- many cancers, far too little research has etables. ness Evaluation of Lifestyle (WEL) is in the forthcoming 12 classes starting nisms at exposures found in the environ- been invested into examining the pivotal Walking an ex- Wash and sanitize counters, food prep “ a way of life oriented toward optimal in June through December. They will ment today. role of environmental causative agents. areas, cutting boards and the equipment health and well-being in which body, be held two Saturdays each month from Longstanding concerns about the com- This worldwide team of researchers tra two minutes you’re using before and after preparing mind, and spirit are integrated by the 8:30 AM to 12 noon at the Asian Jour- bined and additive effects of everyday refocuses our attention on this under- your meal. individual to live more fully within the nal/Kalusugan Offi ce located at 550 East chemicals prompted the organisation researched area.” each hour may SEPARATE human and natural community.” 8th Street, Suite 6, National City. For Getting To Know Cancer led by Lowe In light of the compelling evidence Keep fruits and vegetables separated Here are some differences between more information, call 619- 477-3392. Leroy from Halifax Nova Scotia, to put the taskforce is calling for an increased from raw meat products. health and wellness. The importance of Maintaining Opti- the team together -- pitching what is emphasis on and support for research offset hazards of When defrosting meats and poultry, put 1.Defi nition- Wellness is more than be- mal Wellness. known about mixtures against the full into low dose exposures to mixtures them on a plate or pan at the bottom of ing free of illness. While the absence of According to the Student Health and spectrum of cancer biology for the fi rst of environmental chemicals. Current sitting too long your refrigerator to safely thaw so that illness is a primary component of being Counseling Services of the University time. research estimates chemicals could they don’t drip on other food. healthy, it does not indicate anything of California, Davis, “maintaining an Cancer Biologist Dr Hemad Yasaei be responsible for as many as one in ScienceDaily.com | 6/3/2015 -- A new Try to use separate cutting boards about one’s state of well-being. It is a optimal level of wellness is absolutely from Brunel University London contrib- fi ve cancers. With the human popula- study suggests that engaging in low for meat and produce — fruits and dynamic process of change and growth. crucial to a higher quality of life. uted his knowledge regarding genes and tion routinely exposed to thousands of intensity activities such as standing may vegetables. If you can’t, make sure you It is considered to be an active process Wellness matters because everything molecular changes during cancer devel- chemicals, the effects need to be better not be enough to offset the health haz- thoroughly wash your cutting board of becoming aware of and learning to we do and every emotion we feel relates opment. He said: “This research backs understood to reduce the incidence of ards of sitting for long periods of time. between uses with hot, soapy water. make choices (healthy choices) that to our well-being. In turn, well-being up the idea that chemicals not considered cancer globally. On the bright side, adding two minutes COOK lead toward a longer, more successful directly affects our actions and emo- harmful by themselves are combining The research will be published in a of walking each hour to your routine When you’re cooking meat, use your life and fulfi lling existence. According tions. It is an on-going circle. Therefore, and accumulating in our bodies to trigger special series of Oxford University just might do the trick. These fi ndings meat thermometer to make sure the meat to the National Wellness Institute, it is it is important for everyone to achieve cancer and might lie behind the global Publishing’s Carcinogenesis journal were published in the Clinical Journal is being thoroughly cooked, inside and a conscious, self-directed process of optimal wellness to subdue stress, re- cancer epidemic we are witnessing. We on Tuesday 23 June (http://carcin. of the American Society of Nephrology out. This can be especially important achieving full potential. duce risk of illness, and ensure positive urgently need to focus more resources to oxfordjournals.org/content/36/Suppl_1). (CJASN). if you’re barbecuing because meat and It is a “process” to note that further interaction.” research the effect of low dose exposure William Goodson III, a senior scientist Numerous studies have shown that poultry can brown fast on a grill and improvement is always possible. Studies on wellness indicate that Amer- to mixtures of chemicals in the food we at the California Pacifi c Medical Center sitting for extended periods of time each look like it’s thoroughly cooked before “Awareness” means continuously seek- icans who took good care of themselves eat, air we breathe and water we drink.” in San Francisco and lead author of the day leads to increased risk for early it’s ready. Ground meat and sausages ing more knowledge about how one can and make healthy lifestyle choices are Professor Andrew Ward from the De- synthesis said: “We are defi nitely con- death, as well as heart disease, diabetes should register 155 degrees inter- improve. healthier, happier, more productive, miss “Choices” means that one considers work less, and have lower health care partment of Biology and Biochemistry cerned that we are now starting to see ( Continued on page 7 ) nally; beef, pork and ham roasts should at the University of Bath, who contrib- evidence of a wide range of low dose register 130 degrees internally for 112 many options and choose those in one’s costs. Since lifestyle and choices one minutes; and poultry should register 165 best interest. Wellness is closely linked makes were an important factor in deter- degrees. to one’s lifestyle and the choices one mining wellness, it is important that one CHILL makes. Each individual has the respon- should be educated about health, to take Keep cold foods cold — keep meat and sibility to provide for themselves the charge of their health and have healthy poultry refrigerated until you’re ready essentials of good health. lifestyle-related goals. The secret is not to cook. If you’re barbecuing, keep it 2. Holistic Approach- Wellness views in health care but in taking responsibility refrigerated until you’re ready to put it the person as a whole, i.e., spirit, mind for your own personal well-being. on the grill. When you’re using a cooler, and body. It seeks integrated action of Thus, Kalusugan is starting a compre- don’t place it in direct sunlight; keep it the mind, body and spirit because all of hensive program on “Total or Optimal them are part of the whole with which Wellness.” This is open to all ethnicities, ( Continued on page 6 ) we are concerned about. It has the un- ( Continued on page 7 ) TraveLink Specials

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July 3-9, 2015 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 CaliforniaCalifornia CommunitiesCommunities AB-7 Public Schools: Larry Itliong Day. County Offi ces Tax Rate on Gas- Southwestern California Assembly Bill No. 7 Chapter 29 to Close July 3 oline Drops in Community Col- County parks, campgrounds, neighbor- An act to add Section 37222.18 to the Education Code, and to add Section 6725 to the Government Code, relating to public hood day-use parks will be open during Time for 4th of lege Vacancies schools. normal business hours on both Friday [ Approved by Governor June 30, 2015. Filed with Secretary of State June 30, 2015. ] and Saturday except for the following July Weekend Citizens Bond Oversight Commit- centers which will be closed: tees in need of Taxpayers Reps LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST • Spring Valley Community Center Sacramento – The California State • Fallbrook Community Center Board of Equalization (BOE) announces The Southwestern Community College AB 7, Bonta. Public schools: Larry Itliong Day. • Lakeside Community Center the state excise tax on gasoline will drop District is seeking volunteers to fi ll the Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim certain days each year for specifi ed reasons. Existing law also designates • Spring Valley Gym by six cents per gallon on July 1, 2015. Taxpayer Representative position on particular days each year as having special signifi cance in public schools and educational institutions and encourages those • Lakeside and Spring Valley Teen This will lower the excise tax rate from their Citizens Bond Oversight Commit- entities to conduct suitable commemorative exercises on those dates. Centers/REC Clubs 36 cents to 30 cents per gallon. tees (CBOC). The CBOC is responsible This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day, would designate that date each • 4S Ranch Sports Park offi ce The Board approved the six cent tax for ensuring taxpayer dollars from year as having special signifi cance in public schools and educational institutions, and would encourage those entities to ob- County animal shelters will also be rate reduction at its February 2015 school bond programs are being spent serve that date by conducting exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong and the contributions he made to the state. open on Saturday, July 4 during normal meeting. The 30 cent per gallon rate will responsibly and the district is being Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: no Local Program: no business hours. Shelter staff will also remain in effect until June 30, 2016. transparent by making all documents BILL TEXT be on hand on Sunday, July 5 to help While Californians will pay less in related to bond expenditures publicly THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: reunite owners with runaway pets who state excise tax on gasoline starting July available. Committees meet quarterly in may have been frightened by Fourth of 1st, this may not necessarily translate to the evenings, usually in the Southwest- SECTION 1. The Legislature fi nds and declares all of the following: July fi reworks. lower overall prices at the pump. Other ern Community College district offi ces, (a) Larry Itliong was a native of the Philippines and was born on October 25, 1913, in San Nicolas, Pangasinan. All essential services such as law factors, such as world crude oil prices and the ideal candidate will reside within (b) At 15 years of age with only a sixth grade education, Larry Itliong decided to seek out the land of “milk and honey” in or- enforcement and emergency animal and supply and demand, also affect the district. der to pursue his studies, and moved to the United States of America in 1929. As a result of the Great Depression, Larry Itliong control response will continue through gasoline prices. The Bond was forced to work on the railroads and then as a migrant farmworker traveling through Montana, South Dakota, Washington, the holiday. County offi ces will resume The BOE is tasked with annually Proposition R was approved by voters and fi nally California. During that time, Larry Itliong learned of the plight suffered by Filipinos and other immigrants working normal hours on Monday, July 6. adjusting the state excise tax rate on in November 2008 to provide $389 as farm laborers. gasoline by March 1st of each year, million in funding for the Southwestern (c) Larry Itliong was a prominent leader in one of the greatest social justice movements in the United States of America: the after passage of 2010 laws known as Community College District. More American farm labor movement. He organized a group of 1,500 Filipinos to strike against the grape growers of Delano, Cali- Governor the “fuel tax swap.” The new laws information about Proposition R can fornia, and continued on that strike for eight days while suffering through violence imposed by the growers’ hired hands and lowered the statewide sales tax rate on be found here ( http://www.swccd.edu/ the sheriff’s department, and being thrown out of the labor camp. gasoline to 2.25 percent and raised the index.aspx?page=3268). (d) However, Larry Itliong remained tenacious and resilient, calling upon César Chávez and his followers to join forces with excise tax rate so that the total amount About CBOCs the Filipinos and strike together. Due partly as a result of Larry Itliong’s persuasiveness, the two groups combined, establish- of tax revenue generated is equal to Proposition 39 passed in 2000, mandat- ing the United Farm Workers of America Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO, which led to the United Farm Workers of what would have been generated had ing oversight for bond-funded projects America, one of the greatest unions in the history of the nation. The unifi cation of farm labor workers of different ethnicities the sales and use tax and excise rates in K-12 schools and community colleges was unprecedented at that time, setting an example for future generations of workers and organizers and proving to be one of remained unchanged. The excise tax rate and requires the committees include a the reasons for the success of the movement. for the coming fi scal year is based on representative of a local taxpayers asso- (e) Larry Itliong moved on to become the President of the Filipino American Political Association, the fi rst national political estimates of the projected average price ciation. The taxpayer representative will Filipino American organization and a crucial alliance between Filipino professionals and laborers that grew out of the Delano of gasoline and number of gallons to be receive training from SDCTA staff on Grape Strike. purchased. The difference between the best practices and what to expect. More (f) Larry Itliong was also instrumental in the founding of the Pablo Agbayani Village, a retirement home built by volunteers projected and actual revenue collected information about Proposition 39 can be for retired Filipino Manongs who no longer had families and needed a place to call home. from the prior fi scal year is then sub- found here ( http://www.sdcta.org/assets/ (g) Larry Itliong passed away in 1977 at the age of 63 leaving behind his wife and seven children. tracted from the coming year projection fi les/SDCTA%20Review%20of%20 (h) The accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture to arrive at the upcoming rate. Prop%2039,%208-19-2009.pdf). of the United States of America. Larry Itliong deserves proper recognition for his numerous sacrifi ces in the name of justice The fi ve-member California State How to Get Involved and the suppression of severely inadequate working conditions. Board of Equalization (BOE) is a SDCTA strongly encourages its mem- (i) Larry Itliong’s legacy has been acknowledged in part in the renaming of a Union City middle school, formerly known as publicly elected tax board. The BOE Larry Itliong bers to participate in their community Alvarado Middle School. The middle school has been renamed Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School in honor of the two labor collects $60 billion annually in taxes and participate on oversight committees. movement heroes. It is the fi rst school in the United States of America to be named after a Filipino American. and fees supporting state and local ( Continued from page 1 ) It is critical that we ensure citizens are SEC. 2. Section 37222.18 is added to the Education Code, to read: government services. It hears business receiving accurate information and their 37222.18. (a) October 25 of each year is designated and set apart as Larry Itliong Day, a day having special signifi cance opportunity, and equality will be tax appeals, acts as the appellate body tax dollars are being spent appropriately. pursuant to Section 37222. properly honored for generations for franchise and personal income tax If you would like more information (b) On Larry Itliong Day, all public schools and educational institutions are encouraged to conduct exercises remembering the to come.” appeals, and serves a signifi cant role in or are interested in volunteering, please life of Larry Itliong, recognizing his accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the contributions he made to this state. Itliong was one of the leaders of the the assessment and administration of contact Jenna Harris at 619-234-6423 SEC. 3. Section 6725 is added to the Government Code, to read: Agricultural Workers Organizing Com- property taxes. For more information on or [email protected]. Please respond by 6725. The Governor annually shall proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day. mittee (AWOC), a union fi ghting for the other taxes and fees in California, visit Friday, July 10th if you are interested in www.taxes.ca.gov. ( Continued on page 14 ) participating.

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In a statement published on New York Observer, the Filipino-American said Maria Torres-Springer, commissioner she was “thrilled to advance an eco- for the city’s Small Business Services nomic development agenda that fi ghts (SBS), succeeded Kyle Kimball, who inequality and helps lift up every New resigned in March to join Consolidated Yorkers.” For whom the bell tolls Edison. According to her profi le on the SBS SCOTUS: Liberal or Conservative? In announcing Torres-Springer’s ap- website, Torres-Springer served as ( Continued from page 1 ) pointment, Mayor Bill De Blasio said NYCEDC’s Executive Vice President (Steve Petteway, Collection of the Su- He considers four Justices as sitting to she “has a proven track-record opening and Chief of Staff before her appoint- preme Court of the United States - Rob- the Court’s RIGHT: Chief Justice John Heather had been at the Harvard doors for New Yorkers and working ment as commissioner of SBS. erts Court (2010-) - The Oyez Project) Roberts and Justices Antonin Scalia, Graduate School of Business in Boston closely with businesses to grow our Torres-Springer earned a B.A. in Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Alito. He and planned to pursue her Master in economy.” Ethics, Politics and Economics from The Supreme Court of the United treats Justice Anthony Kennedy as the Business Administration degree in fall “We are proud to have her lead EDC,” Yale University and took her Masters in States (SCOTUS) has been the center of Court’s “CENTER.” (She graduated last May 2015). De Blasio said. “Maria will focus on Public Policy from Harvard University’s attention most recently. This is because Goldstein counted 26 cases this Term “I didn’t know that,” I said. growing vital sectors in our economy, Kennedy School of Government. of its rulings that affect the lives of a that were both close (5-4 or 6-3) and ide- Immediately a father’s caring instinct and preparing New Yorkers to seize She currently lives with her husband substantial number of Americans cur- ological. Of the 26, the LEFT prevailed engulfed my being. I was worried for those opportunities so they can be a part and two daughters in Brooklyn. —Rie rently and certainly, in the future. in 19 while the RIGHT prevailed in 7. her safety, knowing she was in the eye of our economic success story.” Takumi/KBK, GMA News First, was the Supreme Court ruling (6- He analyzes it further, “In the 26, a Jus- of a storm. The authorities imposed a Noted to be the fi rst woman to run 3) that subsidies are legal, thus–allow- tice on the LEFT voted with the RIGHT lockdown not only in Watertown but ing the IRS to issue subsidies on behalf a total of 3 times. In 2 cases, those votes also in the surrounding areas including safe.” of those who bought a healthcare plan determined the outcome and produced a Boston. They were afraid pedestrians Her hotel was included in the lock- through HealthcareCare.gov after the more conservative result, because Jus- roaming the streets might hinder their down, and nobody was allowed out. She plaintiffs in King V. Burwell lost their tice Kennedy or one of the conservatives operations and endanger lives. Nobody spent her day networking with the other if a manor of thy friend’s or of thine own search before entering the premises. At challenge. voted for the more liberal result. was allowed outside. They were also incoming students from different places. were; any man’s death diminishes me, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Second, was the decision (5-4) on In the 26, a Justice on the RIGHT worried there might still be bombs Since they could not leave, they just because I am involved in mankind, and in the Philippines, there are two. First Same Sex Marriage that allowed gay voted with the LEFT 14 times. In 6 planted all over the city. hung out in the hotel bar, drinking and therefore never send to know for whom you are searched after entering the air- couples to get married legally anywhere cases, those votes determined the out- I punched my daughter’s cell phone getting to know each other. the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” port itself. Then thirty minutes before a nationwide. come and produced a more liberal result, number to make sure she was safe, but Bostonians are not alone in this event. plane leaves, the passengers must vacate Third, was the Supreme Court ruling because Justice Kennedy voted for the she did not answer. This made me more Madrid We share and are a part of their grief, for the holding area and again enter after (5-4) that made the Fair Housing Act more conservative result.” agitated and helpless. This reminded me of my experience we too are all victims. It could happen to passing through a second body search. effective by “allowing plaintiffs to chal- Of the 10 cases that Goldstein consid- “She won’t answer your call,” my wife with my second daughter, Ashley, then any of us throughout the world. I personally welcome these body lenge government or private policies ers most signifi cant, the LEFT prevailed said. “She just texted me and said she’s attending the Universidad de Alcala searches; the more they are, the safer I that have discriminatory effect, without in 8 while the RIGHT prevailed in 2. fi ne.” in Madrid as part of her Study Abroad September 11 feel. So what if one has to remove his having to show evidence of intentional “In the 10, no Justice on the LEFT Still, worry remained, especially since Program. She was pursuing a Bachelor Someone lamented that our way of shoes and other metal items in his body discrimination.” voted with the RIGHT; the four Justices hours went by without the suspect being of Arts in English and Spanish at the life had completely changed since as he passes through a metal detector? Fourth, was the Supreme Court deci- on the LEFT voted together in every one caught. At around fi ve in the evening, University of California in Berkeley. September 11th, 2001. No longer can For me, it is a small price to pay for a sion (7-2) refusing to consider letting of those cases. A Justice on the RIGHT San Diego time, the authorities gave up Terrorists bombed a train in the Spanish we feel safe and secure when travel- guarantee of safety. states require evidence of citizenship voted with the LEFT 4 times. Those and lifted the lockdown. city; people died. ling. We have to submit ourselves to People from before didn’t have modern when people register to vote for federal votes determined the outcome in 2 cases, “That’s the train I always took when- security checks at the airport, despite conveniences like electric light, automo- elections. The ruling rejected an appeal because Justice Kennedy voted for the Dinner ever I went to town,” Ashley told us. the inconvenience. A lot of people had bile, television sets, telephones and cell from Arizona and Kansas. more conservative result.” “Let’s go out for dinner,” my wife told “It’s good I did not leave the house that complained, especially when bodyscans phones, the computers and the Internet, These Supreme Court rulings are con- Using this factual analysis of the me. “I didn’t cook tonight.” day.” of passengers were imposed. yet they lived happy lives. sidered victories for the Obama Ad- famous Supreme Court practitioner, you For some reason, I was craving tofu Indeed, nobody is safe in the turmoil While some Americans were not happy Certainly, occasional body searches ministration and could affect the 2016 would think that the highest tribunal is and suggested the Tofu House Restau- all over the world these days. with this, Filipinos have more reason to do not ruin our lives. Without them, we Presidential elections. The benefi ciaries going “liberal”. The truth is, the close rant nearby. “All you can do is always pray,” I keep complain. Unlike in the U.S., security might witness even more days like Sep- of these decisions favor the natural con- decisions where the “liberals” prevailed I was hesitant to leave, however, for I telling my children. checks are imposed in Philippine malls tember 11th and the Boston Marathon stituencies of the Democratic Party. were decided with the help of Conserva- knew the suspect would be caught soon. A day after the Boston tragedy, and other public places. Whenever one attacks. - AJ Does this mean that the current compo- tives such as Chief Justice Roberts and The end of the long wait was near. I de- someone posted in the Internet a mes- enters a mall or a big hotel in the coun- sition of the Supreme Court is becom- Justice Kennedy. The former was a Bush cided to record the coverage so I could sage with the famous quote from John try, there are usually two lines: one for ing "liberal” in their views? appointee while President Reagan ap- watch the exact moment of his arrest. Donne’s Meditation 17: males and another for females. There, Tom Goldstein, an appellate advocate pointed Kennedy. Over dinner, my wife checked the In- “No man is an island, entire of itself; one must pass through and be subjected and best known as one of the nation’s Unlike in other jurisdictions where ternet in her cell phone: “They got him!” every man is a piece of the continent, to a body search for weapons or other most experienced Supreme Court prac- Supreme Court Justices are mandated Right away, I called up my daughter. a part of the main; if a clod be washed harmful items. This is not true in the titioners, made an analysis of the cases to retire at a certain age, the Justices This time she answered. away by the sea, Europe is the less, as U.S., where passengers in American decided by the Supreme Court during in the United States are given lifetime “Don’t worry, Dad,” she said. “I’m well as if a promontory were, as well as airports are subjected to only one body this Term. tenure. While each one may have been Like me, he believes that numbers chosen for his or her credentials either as tell better stories. He identifi es four conservative or liberal, he or she is still Justices as sitting to the Court’s LEFT: expected to fulfi ll his or her duties with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, fairness and justice. Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan.

PHL banks Will Chika ( Continued from page 2 ) ( Continued from page 13 ) risk-weighted assets. Rules approved by challenge for Iya to speak fl uently in the global Basel Committee under the Filipino, she promised she would give so-called Basel III regime requires banks it her best shot to properly deliver the to maintain a capital adequacy ratio news. “They (viewers) will get to see me (CAR) of just 6 percent. try my best sa wikang Filipino. Yes, sa The requirement in the Philippines for Filipino talaga. But I never give up and overall CAR, which includes debt-like I always put everything that I can into A new look at the everyday securities that have the loss-absorption whatever it is that I do, so I will defi - features of common equity, is set at 10 nitely do my best na i-deliver ng tama percent, higher than the 8 percent set by ‘yung news,” she explained. Basel adhered to by Indonesia, Malaysia Being the bubbly person that she is, his book, Disabled Literature by Wendy Chung, Ali- and Thailand. Iya considers toning down her energy as jandra Mogilner, Svetlana Zakinova and, yes, yours CAR, which is the measure of a bank’s the biggest challenge of all. “Depende capital relative to risky assets, serves as sa level na required sa akin. Of course, truly, is now available. a buffer for potential losses. it would also depend din sa news. Kasi T On domestic systemically important kung medyo sad ‘yung news, hindi na- Twenty years in the research and writing, Disabled Literature ex- banks (DSIB) or lenders deemed too big man pwede. So maga-adjust naman ako. to fail, the Philippines and Singapore are I will be appropriate,” she said. amines how authors have used characters with disabilities to elicit the only countries that have disclosed Catch Iya Villania on 24 Oras, together emotional reactions in readers; additionally, how writers use disabili- plans for higher capital requirements. with veteran broadcasters Mel Tiangco, ties to present individuals as “the other” rather than simply as people. At the end of December 2014, major Mike Enriquez, and Vicky Morales, Finally, the book discusses how literature has changed, or is changing, banks’ CAR stood at 16.19 percent. airing weeknights on GMA’s fl agship with regards to its presentation of those with a disability. Excluding the books of subsidiaries, the international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. industry’s CAR was at 15.29 percent. 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July 3-9, 2015 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 Philippine consumers warned: Beware of synthetic rice; action sought from DA, Food Authority Eating fake rice could be when it is enacted into law. INSPECTIONS SOUGHT deadly or could cause serious Quezon City offi cials asked the city damage to health. government and concerned agencies yesterday to conduct random inspections Manila Bulletin | MANILA, 7/2/2015 of rice dealers and retailers to protect the -- This warning by health offi cials was consumers from traders selling fake rice. restated by Sen. Cynthia Villar, chair- Councilors Victor Ferrer Jr., Jesus woman of the Senate Committee on Manuel Suntay, Ranulfo Ludovica, Al- Agriculture and Food, as she urged the lan Benedict Reyes, Jaime Borres, and Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Eufemio Lagumbay said there is urgent National Food Authority (NFA) yester- need for government agencies to check day to look into the reported prolifera- on rice retailers and wholesalers, in view tion of synthetic rice in the country. of the proliferation of synthetic rice. The lady senator cited reports that syn- Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte thetic rice is made from potatoes, sweet warned sellers of fake rice that he would potatoes, and plastic, shaped to look like make them eat the synthetic product, rice grains. after sacks of the bogus variety were “The Bureau of Customs and the Phil- found in the region. ippine Coast Guard (PCG) should be Councilor Ferrer said the city and on guard in the country’s ports for the national governments should leave no possible entry of fake rice. We should stones unturned in the effort to stop be mindful that this type could be mixed the sale of the synthetic rice. He asked with normal rice,” Villar said. the public to closely scrutinize the rice “Obviously, the manufacturer of fake they purchase as the fake ones which rice is doing this in the name of profi t. are cheaper look very authentic. (With a We heard this is cheaper to produce and report from Chito A. Chavez) -- http:// looks very much like the farm-grown www.mb.com.ph/beware-of-synthetic- rice. Our fear is that many of our kaba- rice-action-sought-from-da-food-author- bayan will not be able to tell the differ- ity/ ence and will be deceived into buying this cheaper type,” she said. Fake rice, which has also been re- ported in neighboring countries such as Walking China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and ( Continued from page 4 ) Vietnam, reportedly reached Philippine and other health conditions. Considering shores through Davao del Sur, she said. that 80 percent of Americans fall short “A nationwide inspection by DA and of completing the recommended amount NFA should be conducted on ware- of exercise, 2.5 hours of moderate activ- houses and rice shops to identify sellers ity each week, it seems unrealistic to of fake rice and make sure they will be expect that people will replace sitting severely penalized under existing laws,” with even more exercise. Villar said. “Special attention must With this in mind, scientists at the be given to small shops in rural areas, University of Utah School of Medicine where fake rice could be discreetly investigated the health benefi ts of a sold,” she added. more achievable goal, trading sitting As concurrent chairwoman of the for lighter activities for short periods of Congressional Oversight Committee on time. They used observational data from Fisheries and Agricultural Moderniza- National Health and Nutrition Exami- tion, Villar said she expects the DA to nation Survey (NHANES) to examine submit an offi cial report on the matter. whether longer durations of low inten- The senator said an information cam- sity activities (e.g. standing), and light paign should be launched immediately intensity activities (e.g. casual walking, to alert the public and provide pointers light gardening, cleaning) extends the on how to identify fake rice and to en- life span of people who are sedentary for courage consumers to report its presence more than half of their waking hours. to authorities. She said fake rice does They found that there is no benefi t to not stick to the hand like real rice. decreasing sitting by two minutes each Villar said smuggling of fake rice hour, and adding a corresponding two would be declared economic sabotage minutes more of low intensity activities. under Senate Bill No. 2765 (the Anti- However, a “trade-off” of sitting for Agricultural Smuggling Act of 2015) light intensity activities for two minutes each hour was associated with a 33 percent lower risk of dying. “It was fascinating to see the results Set your air conditioner to 78 de- because the current national focus is on grees or higher. Changing the A/C ther- moderate or vigorous activity. To see The difference mostat from 72 to 78 degrees can save that light activity had an association with ( Continued from page 4 ) up to 12% of your cooling costs. lower mortality is intriguing,” says lead gender, and status in life. As mentioned Switch to fans when you can. 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Effi cient plumbing lines: New U.S. households use approximately 260 homes generally employ effi cient plumb- gallons of water every day, according to ing lines including pressure-regulating the Environmental Protection Agency valves, which can limit water usage to (EPA). And as mandatory water restric- 60 pounds per square inch (psi). This tions require residents to reduce their reduction helps with leaks, saves water water usage by 25 percent, a water-effi - and money, and can lessen the possibil- cient home can help play a large role. ity of pipes bursting. New homes may also include well-insulated hot water REALTORS® eager to help clients pipes, which speed hot water to the user, July Checklist lessen their aqua-footprint may want to reducing the amount of water wasted in consider the water conservation features warming it up. that new home construction can offer. 3. Improved water heaters: New It is summertime again and most chil- July is also a good time to check your New homes are generally equipped with choices including tankless heaters, heat dren are on school break. Most parents fi nancial status for the year. Do you have more state-of-the-art options to help pumps, or solar hot water heaters save with young ones are busy enrolling enough tax withholding for the IRS and protect this precious resource and cre- both water and energy. them at the various summer camps. FTB? Do you expect more income this ate a viable point of differentiation for 4. Low-fl ow plumbing fi xtures: Some families are going on vacations year like Social Security benefi t? Will concerned citizens. Faucets and showers account for 15 or driving to family planned destina- you take money from retirement funds? and 17 percent of household water use tions. Others may just stay at home and If you plan to sell stocks or mutual Here are some common features of respectively. Improved low-fl ow options try to spend more family time together funds, ask a pro or an expert for needed new construction that can help conserve save water (about 30 percent for sinks or save money. tax advice. our “liquid gold": and 25 to 60 percent for showerheads) Veterans with children going to Most of us assumed that we don’t have 1. “Green” landscaping: The average without sacrifi cing quality, appearance or ERGY STAR label are 15 percent more as capacities have expanded, maximum colleges this fall may need to apply enough assets to need an estate plan. suburban lawn consumes a whopping functionality. water effi cient than standard models. water usage has decreased, helping to for tuition fee waivers. If your child Take an inventory of what you have 10,000 gallons of non-rain water each 5. Dual-fl ush toilets: Toilets are the These newer-model dishwashers can save as much as eight gallons more per worked and fi led a tax return for 2014, accumulated over the years and you year. That’s why some of today’s most number one source of water usage in the save up to 1,600 gallons of water over cycle than older models. he or she may need a Form 1040 tran- might be surprised. Take digital pictures coveted gardens utilize the principles home, accounting for nearly 30 percent the lifetime of the appliance. As this severe drought continues to script from the IRS. The online service of your valuables and save copies some of “xeric” or drought-tolerant landscap- of residential indoor water consumption. 7. Updated washing machines: Take challenge California, REALTORS® can was shut down by the IRS due to a data place safe or in your cloud storage. Keep ing. Native plants, such as lavender, Low-fl ow models are a step in the right a brand new washing machine for a help clients look for new homes that have breach recently. Visit your local IRS valuable documents in fi re proof safe or ice plant and succulents are well-suited direction, but dual-fl ush options are even spin and save on the second-highest taken water conservation into account and offi ce to get one. Those with no work at a bank’s safe deposit box. Give away to drought-like conditions and drier better, offering a full fl ush volume for water demand in the house. Models that have the potential to save money for history may visit the Franchise Tax stuff that you no longer need or use. soil, thereby helping to reduce water solids and a reduced fl ush for liquids. manufactured and sold since March 7 prospective homeowners in the future. Board in Mission Valley to get the re- Clear and organize your garage. It is a usage. Also, consider a smart “weather- 6. Energy-effi cient dishwashers: On are required to use even less water than We can all do our part to contend with the quired paperwork. Parents or students place for your cars and not the useless sensing” irrigation system to automati- average, dishwashers earning the EN- previous energy-saving models. Even Golden State’s water scarcity. need to bring current photo ID’s and and worthless junks. copy of birth certifi cate if the student is When was the last time you updated under age 18. your life insurance policies, Will or Liv- Well, if you plan to travel to other ing Trust? Do you have enough cover- July 4 Party preparations for your pooch Filing Period to countries with the kids, make sure their age for your valuable assets? As we get are loose, they face even greater dangers Leave a television or radio playing at passports don’t expire soon. Check older, our liabilities and needs should be from vehicles or other animals.” normal volume to keep your pet com- Open for Prop- the US travel advisory online and lesser. Make the necessary adjustments. To help protect your pet, Animal Ser- pany while you’re away. avoid current hot spots on your travel Find a good lawyer and agent. vices is offering to microchip dogs for • Never leave pets outside unattended, destinations. Try to inform your kids We can’t stay young and strong forever FREE during its regular microchipping even in a fenced yard. In their fear, pets erty Tax Assess- of what to expect and remind them but, we can try to stay healthy and live clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. at all three of its that normally wouldn’t leave the yard that the environment and laws may less stressful lives. We should not be shelters this Thursday, July 2. Normally, may escape and get lost. ment Appeals be different than the US. Look out for afraid of getting older or weaker and the fee is $10. • If you know your pet is seriously possible culture shock. even dying. We just have to be ready. San Diego County residents and busi- Bringing them to the islands for There are many things in our lives that In addition, owners are encouraged to distressed by loud noises like thunder, nesses who disagree with their property register their dog with Finding Rover. consult your veterinarian to see if anxi- the fi rst time can be fun or boring to we should be thankful for. Why worry tax assessments for the 2015-2016 year the young kids. Don’t forget to bring for the things that you don’t or you can’t Animal Services is offering to The free facial recognition app matches ety-relieving medication is appropriate. may fi le an application to appeal them be- your lost dog’s face with those that • Do not leave your pet in the car. necessary meds for minor pain and have? microchip dogs for FREE during tween July 2 and Nov. 30, David C. Hall, sickness. It is a good idea to stay in As I have mentioned in the past, I am have been found helping the public and With only hot air to breathe inside a Clerk of the County Assessment Appeals its regular microchipping clinic shelters reunite you with your missing car, your pet can suffer serious health hotels with AC and hot shower. Bugs always thankful every time I wake up in Boards, announced Monday. and mosquitoes will eat them alive if the morning. At least I am still alive to from 1 to 3 p.m. at all three of its dog. Finding Rover has helped several effects, even death, within minutes. Applications and information booklets owners fi nd their missing pets in San If you fi nd a lost pet after the fi re- you’re cheap. It doesn’t have to be a 5 enjoy another new day. shelters this Thursday, July 2 are available on the County’s website star hotel. Diego County. The app even found one works, call the Department’s 24- hour (http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/ “Fireworks and other noisemakers on dog within fi ve minutes! emergency dispatch number at (619) sdc/cob/aab/index.html). Residents may the Fourth of July can trigger an escape Besides microchipping and register- 236-2641. also pick them up and speak with staff or ‘fl ight’ response in pets putting them ing with Finding Rover, County Animal The department’s three shelters will at the Clerk of the Board’s offi ce in the Divine Mercy Shrine at risk of injury or even death,” said Services offers these tips on how you can have limited staff on Sunday, July 5 to County Administration Center, 1600 in Encinitas, California County Animal Services Director Dawn protect your dog this Fourth of July: allow owners to claim their lost dogs. Pacifi c Highway, Room 402, San Diego, Danielson. “Panicked pets may dig un- • Avoid taking your pet to fi reworks If you’ve lost your pet, visit the shelter CA 92101. der, climb over, or break through gates, displays. Keep your pets indoors in a closest to you or check the depart- To fi le an application, taxpayers should www.divinemercyhills.org screens, fences, windows or doors and sheltered, quiet area. Some dogs become ment’s website at sddac.com. For other know their parcel or tax bill number, destructive when frightened so remove department news, visit Animal Services’ hurt themselves or get lost in attempts ( Continued on page 7 ) Be part of the story. to escape the cacophony. Any time pets dangerous objects your pet may chew. Facebook page. July 3-9, 2015 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 LifestyleLifestyle U.S. Poet Laureate Exhorts Grads: Be Your ‘New You’ Juan Felipe Herrera urges his June 10 appointment as the nation’s poet laureate illustrate how much people seniors to inspire their com- want change and to be inspired. munities to change “They’re really waiting for you,” the popular professor and poet told more By Bettye Miller on June 15, 2015 than 700 seniors participating in the third and fi nal commencement ceremony Juan Felipe Herrera, U.S. poet laure- for the College of Humanities, Arts and ate and professor of creative writing Social Sciences. “They are waiting for emeritus, inspires CHASS graduates to you to bring about change. They are embrace the “new you.” Photo by Carlos waiting for you to bring about change Puma for all, for them, right here, in the Inland Empire, back home in your communities Parting the Curtain of Time UC RIVERSIDE, Calif. – United and your neighborhoods. And for the States Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera rest of your lives they will be waiting for By Zena Sultana Babao Of the increase of His government and urged graduating seniors at the Univer- you because you have the resources, you peace there will be no end. He will sity of California, Riverside on Sunday have the abilities, you have gained the In the Book of Isaiah in the Old Testa- reign on David’s throne and over his evening to celebrate their “new you” and resource, the knowledge and the instru- ment, Almighty God parted the curtain kingdom, establishing and upholding to inspire change in their communities. ments of communication and they are of time to let the people of that day look it with justice and righteousness from “People are waiting for you,” said Her- waiting for you. Only you can be that ahead to the suffering of His only Son that time on and forever.” rera, UCR professor of creative writing new you.” and to the resulting forgiveness available The prophet Isaiah described Jesus emeritus. “We think of ourselves, we to mankind. God said He would send a the Messiah as such: his wounds we are healed.” then He would come back down to earth think of our degree, we think of all those Light that would shine on everything liv- “He had no beauty or majesty to at- In another chapter named “The to rule forever! things we want to do. But I want you to The World is Waiting for the ing in the shadow of death. That Light is tract us to him, nothing in his appear- Branch from Jesse”, Isaiah also wrote The prophecies of Isaiah regarding the think about others. I want to feel in your New You JESUS CHRIST! ance that we should desire him. He that the royal line of David will be First Coming of the Lord were fulfi lled hearts and your minds that they are wait- The coming of Jesus was foretold seven was despised and rejected by men, a cut off, chopped down like a tree, but some 700 years after the prophet wrote ing for you. They really are.” Here is his speech: centuries prior to His earthly birth in the man of sorrows, and familiar with suf- from the stump will a shoot will grow, them. That’s over two thousand years Herrera said that public response to his chapter in Isaiah “To Us a Child is Born”: fering. Like one from whom men hide a new branch from the old root. The ago in the little town of Bethlehem in appearances as California poet laureate ( Continued on page 15 ) “The people walking in darkness have their faces he was despised, and we prophet prophesied that the Spirit of the Judea. With a Divine Father and a hu- from 2012 to 2014, and the response to seen a great light; on those living in the esteemed him not. Almighty God, the Spirit of wisdom, man mother, Jesus entered history, God land of the shadow of death a light has Surely he took up our infi rmities and understanding, counsel and might will in the fl esh! dawned… carried our sorrows, yet we considered rest upon His Only Son, and that the “The angel Gabriel went to her and For to us a Child is born, to us a Son him stricken by God, smitten by him, Messiah will not judge by appearance, said: Greetings, you are highly favored! is given, and the government will be on and affl icted. But he was pierced for false evidence, or hearsay, but would The Lord is with you.” Mary was great- His shoulders. And He will be called our transgressions, he was crushed for defend the poor and the exploited. The ly troubled at his words and wondered POSTAL ETC. USA Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, our inequities; the punishment that Messiah will live, die, and rise again in what kind of greeting this might be. But Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. brought us peace was upon him, and by obedience to His Heavenly Father. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, 9011 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92126 Mary, you have found favor with God. (Behind McDonaldÕ s in Seafood City Plaza) You will be with child and give birth Tel: (858) 530-3005 map, then the Districting Plan is fi nal. to a son, and you are to give him the Open Letter If the City Council does not approve Sign Petition of Support name Jesus. He will be great and will be the map, then the Districting Plan will called the Son of the Most High.” ( Continued from page 12 ) go back to the Districting Commission. If you support the Districting Plan but When the Christ child was born, the PASSPORT The Districting Commission can vote cannot attend on July 14, please sign the representative who must live in that angels appeared to the shepherds out to approve the Districting Plan as is in attached Petition and return it to me by respective district. (The current sitting in the fi elds nearby, keeping watch RENEWAL which case the map will be fi nal. The email by July 10. We will present the City Council members for Seat 3 and over their fl ocks at night. The glory of Districting Commission can vote to signed petitions to the City Council on EXPRESS Seat 4 will not be eligible to run for the Lord shone around them, and the reconsider the lines based on the City July 14th. re-election in 2016. Councilmember shepherds were terrifi ed. But the angel SERVICE Council’s vote. Our community has been very active Pamela Bensoussan will be termed out. said to them: in the districting process so far. This Councilmember Steve Miesen was ap- “Do not be afraid. I bring you good 5 Min. Official Photos-Passport Philippines Passport Attend and/or Testify before City Districting Plan shows the impact our U.S. Passport INS, Visa, ID & Citizenship pointed and cannot be a candidate for city news of great joy that will be for all the Council on July 14 community can have in keeping API council in 2016.) people. Today in the town of David a neighborhoods together and not split Districts 1 and 2 will hold elections in Savior has been born to you: he is Christ ! We are asking our API community to apart and keeping the APACE Corridor 2018 for a City Council representative the Lord … Suddenly a great company PHILIPPINES CONSULAR SERVICES support the Districting Commission’s for the most part in District 3. Now City who must live in that respective district. of the heavenly host appeared with the (NO MORE TRIPS TO THE PHILIPPINES CONSULATE IN LOS ANGELES) Districting Plan approved on June 11. Council members need to know that you angel, praising God and saying, “Glory Passport Renewals * Dual Citizen * Report of Marriage * Red Ribbon Authentications We would like a strong turnout at the support this Districting Plan. to God in the highest, and on earth peace of Notarized Legal Documents including Special Power of Attorneys, Waivers, City Council To Review Map Certifications, City Council meeting on Tuesday, July Thanks for your continued participa- to men on whom his favor rests.” 14, 4:00 p.m. at City Council Cham- tion! Extrajudicial Settlements, Deed of Absolute Sale, PVAO/GSIS, Affidavit of Support & There still remains one fi nal hurdle to The Son of the Most High came down bers. The public can speak in favor of making this districting map fi nal. The to earth to save us from our sin so we the Districting Plan which keeps our Best personal regards, City Council will review the Districting can have eternal life. He was beaten and API neighborhoods together, keeps Commission’s Recommended Map on blooded, crucifi ed in the cross, and died most of the APACE Corridor together Pam Hooper Tuesday, July 14, at 4:00 p.m. in City for us all! Through His suffering and in District 3 together with South- President Council Chambers at City Hall. death, He cleansed the nations. western Community College and the SCAPAL The City Council cannot change the Another prophecy is yet to be fulfi lled. planned University. [email protected] lines on the map. It can only vote to ap- At God’s appointed time, the risen and If you plan to speak, fi ll out a speaker [email protected] Consent prove or not approve the Recommended ascended Lord Jesus will burst into the at a reasonable fee with Full Service. slip when you arrive and turn it in to a 858.752.2220 Map. If the City Council approves the world scene again. The Son of God will ! 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by Michael Brown, SpiritDaily.com ry about what is going on in society. We worry about how to pay for our health "You can't experience victory if you care. We have debts from a home or a plan for defeat." A quote -- a truth. car. We fall back in payments. There's July 5, 14th Sun. in Ord. Time When Jesus was headed for the Cross, tension at work. We see incredible stuff He could bear it because His Eyes were in the news. Yet, what, in the end, can on what would come after. come against us? Napakasuwerte Mo ! There is always glory, when we seek it, The Bible tells us through countless Selfi e and Identity when we want it, when we plan for that miracles what we also can do if we are Ano? Isang pirasong tuyo at nilagang kangkong lang Joke of the Week: The visiting preach- message that he brings them. History (victory). Train your eyes on the good, in touch with God. er was really getting the congregation repeats itself. no matter the darkness that surrounds If we allow the devil to discourage us ang nasa iyong plato ngayong oras ng tanghalian? moving. Near the end of his sermon he you. -- and he's the expert at this -- we fall aba’y hindi dapat mainis bagkus ay masiyahan said this church has really got to walk Refl ections: We hear so much some of Don't be the architect of your own fail- into lethargy, we cast ourselves into the kasi ‘tong kapitbahay mo plato niya’y walang laman. - to which someone in the back yelled, our kababayan’s “colonial mentality.” ure. Don't design disappointment. Don't doldrums, we bring a cloud even when “Let her walk preacher.” The preacher What is local or native, such as an item draw up a "blackprint" of your future. there are no clouds. Remember that Ano? Sa pagmamaneho mo ikaw ay nagngingitngit? then said if this church is going to go it’s made in the Philippines, is poor quality. With Jesus and your angels and the the enemy attacks most intensely when got to get up and run to which someone Historically, the Spanish colonizers did Blessed Mother and the Holy Spirit: all you are nearing your destiny! He is a ang dahilan ay ang haywey masyadong napakatrapik again yelled with gusto, “Let her run not promote the Philippine merchan- will turn out well. "roaring lion" and a lion often targets buhol-buhol ang sasakyan at hindi ka makasingit preacher.” Feeling the surge of the dise. The Galleon trade brought to the Everyone goes through angst. We wor- pregnant animals. aba’y kaswerte mo naman may sarili ka palang dyip. church, the preacher then said with even archipelago things made in Europe and Yet, there is always an escape, an exit, louder gusto, “If this church is going to other countries. This way of thinking if you trust beyond surrender. go it’s got to really fl y” and once again applies not only to merchandise and We see all that goes on in society and Ano? Nagbrek na kayo ng girlfriend mo na si Luningning? with ever greater gusto, someone yelled, other commercial products, but also to to say that we treat others in the same wonder why anything matters if the aba’y huwag namang iuntog ang ulo mo sa dingding “Let her fl y preacher, let her fl y.” The the ways we treat each other and look way we consider ourselves? If we don’t world is "going to hell in a hand basket." ‘di dapat mag-alala’t marami pang diyang darating preacher then seized the moment and at ourselves. What is “white is always believe in our charisma as Filipinos and/ The answer is to make sure you aren't aba’y mabuti ka pa’t natikman mo nang magka-darling. stated with even greater gusto, “If this superior, brown is always inferior.” or Christians, we don’t believe either in that hand basket. church is really going to fl y it is going to Because of dire poverty Filipinos are in what Filipinos can do, so we wallow Disappointments must be turned into need money” to which someone in the wanting in many things. This is one of in self-pity and rejection of our own energy. Ano? Lunes na bukas, pasok na naman sa trabaho? back yelled, “let her walk preacher, let the reasons why selfi es proliferate on countrymen. “I am only a poor ‘pro- Separate yourself from darkness. nakakapagod naman, masakit nang mga buto ko her walk.” Facebook especially among Filipinos. vinciano.’ I have nothing to offer.” This When God prunes you, use the twigs to aba’y masuwerte ka nga’t kumikita ka ng husto What used to be a time for race before kind of mentality is true too in religion. kindle a fl ame. Scriptures: First Reading: Ezekiel 2: meal is now replaced by “selfi e muna” Many of us don’t get involve in our A "bad report" -- a worry? It should pare, heto si Damian, walang trabaho, anak ay pito. 2-5. Ezekiel is called by God to act as (picture taking fi rst) Self-recognition and parish or Christian community, because energize us. his spokesman to bring back all of Israel personal identity rest on one’s political of our fl imsy excuses, “I am a sinner, See disappointment as dead wood and Ano? Ang sinasakyan mong dyip tumirik at nasira? to repentance. Even though people may affi liation, academic titles or positions unqualifi ed, too old or too young, too use it to fuel your fi re. kaya kailangan ngayo’y maglakad ka ng mahaba not accept the words of God, they will at in an organization. Food also becomes busy, or too shy.” Believe in yourself! What good is it to lay around and least realize that a prophet has been sent a great divide between the rich and the Jesus taught his town folks that they mull over the negative. We lose our aba’y kaswerte mo naman dahil may dalawa kang paa and is among them. Second Reading: 2 poor. Those who have nothing on the should look beyond the visible to what spark when we dwell on darkness. The hayun tingnan mo si Ping, pilay, ‘di ka ba naaawa? Corinthians 12: 7-10. In this “letter in dining table or have a peasant’s meal, is hidden. He is not only “the carpenter, right attitude will take you through any tears” Paul voiced his own frustration consisting of a bowl of rice and tuyo the son of Mary,” but he is also the Son "furnace," through any oppression, to a ©2015 Virginia Ferrer. All rights reserved. with the Christians at Corinth. He felt (dried fi sh) are less recognized, if ever. of the Unseen God. Unleash the prophet higher place. The more diffi cult things they betrayed him by transferring their There is a big difference between the that is in you and you will recognize the are for you, the greater your chance loyalty to “super-apostles,” because he objects seen by core eyes and peripheral Filipino prophet that is among us! of enhancing His Glory in you and in often, you have to lose something to God that should concern us, when the could boast no extraordinary feats, no eyes. Today’s Gospel shows that the Heaven that awaits. gain something better. When God takes "going gets rough." When the going gets outstanding spiritual experience, and hometown folks of Jesus see him as Quotation of the week: Think about When we persist, when we're not afraid something away, He gives more back. tough, the Lord is preparing you; when no miracles performed in his name. His mere human, son of a carpenter, (form) what people are doing on Facebook of the "threshing fl oor," God takes away Separate yourself from darkness. the going gets rough, the tough get on suffering is the epiphany of the cross of only through their peripheral eyes, they today. They’re keeping up with their what has been holding us back. Just hold Everything is good, if you handle it the their knees. -- by Michael Brown, http:// Jesus Christ. Yet in becoming powerless do not view him through the core eyes friends and family, but they’re also up His light. That's all: just hold it up right way. www.spiritdaily.com and affl icted, Paul is powerful. Gospel: as divine (substance). building an image and identity for them- in the present darkness. Wear a robe of Does what is occurring in society upset Mark 6: 1-6. In the past the Hebrew peo- When Filipinos do not believe in their selves, which in a sense is their brand. white (not black, which absorbs light). you? Are you discouraged by events ple had rejected the prophets and their own people and in themselves and their They’re connecting with the audience When you can have peace no mat- in your family or work or relation- Download the message. The folks of Jesus’ hometown, good traits, we just don’t reject the that they want to connect to. It’s almost ter how "bad" the report is, this means ships? Have faith. The Blessed Mother descendants of the ancient Hebrew, prophets among us but also the prophet a disadvantage if you’re not on it now. spiritual progress. Move forward. If -- no matter what transpires around her Asian Journal refuse to accept Jesus as prophet and the that is in every one of us. Is it logical Mark Zuckerberg you are focused on what's behind you, -- shows joy; she refl ects paradise. So digital edition at you're headed backwards. Remember: should we. It is only separation from www.scribd.com/asianjournal 5SDG13108__SUMMER PREP_Therm_ASIANJOURNAL__RUN:07_03_15__6.4375x10.5

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This support system allows the Arts to survive in our schools and our com- munity. It is a Win-Win Situation for local city schools and businesses working together through fundraising efforts. “We are bridging education and busi- nesses together.”- said Sole Leano, owner of L&L Hawaiian BBQ and Kuhi Kafe, (Eastlake/Chula Vista). “The Arts is valued in the community as we partner together with Dr. Zhiva- go’s Cartoon Characters showcased at Local Filipino artist featured at Comic Con International 2015 our restaurant.” - She added, “Families appreciate her creative, artistic visuals with 32 students.” said Dr. Zhivago. with an environmental educational value ( Continued from page 1 ) “Now we are expanding the program behind the artwork.” Leano states. “The and watching it grow as the Arts is Presented by the Oceanside Samoan Presents a Panel of Local San same tools Dr. Zhivago used to create Cultural Committee, the City of Oceans- making a comeback in Chula Vista her artwork is the same tools she teaches Diego County Professionals: Elementary School District.” Stated Dr. ide, and MiraCosta College Student the students in the schools.” emphasized Equity. Call 760.757.2121, x6279 for Sparking a combination of Ar- Zhivago. Leano. The growing program after Dr. Zhiva- more information. tistic Traditional and Technologi- “We would love to keep it this way and Sunday, July 5, 2:30–8 p.m. go’s Comic-Con Panel 2014, began this make, “The Arts,” a permanent part of cal innovations to bring advanced year in January as part of Salt Creek MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive education in our city schools. “ says Dr. Oceanside 92056 media design instruction to Elementary School’s G.A.T.E. Program, Zhivago. elementary school students. Art Collaboration classes in traditional Samoan Church Choir Service, 2:30 Dr. Zhivago’s Cartoon & Anima- p.m., Concert Hall (by invitation only) We are presenting and celebrating, Cartoon Drawing 101, lead by Principal pointed Commissioner of Cultural Arts scheduled for this August 2015-2016. tion 101 Vector iPad Class is reaching Welcome & Kickoff, 5 p.m., Mira- “The Arts” as Panelists at Comic- Lani Perez. in December 2014. Eastlake Elementary Principal Dr. Eric beyond Chula Vista Elementary School Costa Clock Tower Con International 2015: San Diego. After successful sessions with her Also on Dr. Zhivago’s panel is Jennifer Banatao (Comic-Con Panelist 2014) District into San Diego Unifi ed School Free entertainment, food, DJ, informa- “We started this pilot program with the G.A.T.E. Students in Cartoon Drawing Rodriguez. Jennifer is a music teacher took the program one step further and District in September 2015-July 2016 at tion fair. Musical guests Lea Love, Keni help of Dr. Banatao, Principal of East- 101, Principal Lani Perez added Dr. and Zhivago’s Co-Commissioner of brought Dr. Zhivago’s Afterschool Pro- Mary McLeod Bethune K-8 School, lead Yarbro, Zaya Mauga lake Elementary School, over 3 years Zhivago’s iPad Vector Graphic Class Cultural Arts. gram into the school’s Art Collaboration by Principal Sandra Cephas. Tuesday, July 7, 12–4:30 p.m. ago in 2012, as an Afterschool program as an additional After School Program “The City of Chula Vista Cultural Arts classroom for the entire school to enjoy “Principal Cephas, is an amazing MiraCosta Student Center, Bldg. 3400 Commission’s goal is to spread, “The early this year! These students are from advocate in the Arts and STEM.” says · “Blueprint to Higher Education” Arts,” in our community. “ said Rodri- Kindergarten to Sixth Grade! Dr. Zhivago. Workshop, Student Panel and Mixer guez. ”“Chula Vista is the second largest “Vector Graphics is normally taught in Mary McLeod Bethune School hosted · Includes lunch City in San Diego County and Comic- my classes in High School as a Adobe The 14th Annual National Council of Wednesday, July 8, 12–4:30 p.m. Con is fabulous way to share our Arts Illustrator program,” says Rick Domin- Negro Women Inc. S.T.E.M. (Science MiraCosta Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400 successes in our community, globally.” guez, VAPA teacher at Olympian High Technology Engineering and Math) · Movie screening: “In Football We Rodriguez added. School. “If I get Dr. Zhivago’s students Workshop, where Dr. Zhivago was a Trust” “The Arts Movement,” is growing from her program, they will know the keynote speaker. · Rugby clinics with Chula Vista City Art Grants and a basics in vector design.” Dominguez Principal Cephas was inspired by Dr. · Includes lunch budget for the Arts in the School District added. Zhivago’s Art iPad Program and Comic- Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. (CVESD & VAPA). We spoke about bringing this unique Con Inspiration and contacted her to Grand Finale Event: Junior Seau This Arts Panel presented at Comic- Art Program into the school’s art curric- start the program in her school. Pier Amphitheater, 200 N the Strand, Con International is motivated in sharing ulum at Comic-Con International 2014 Bethune’s vision is to Imagine, Inspire, Oceanside 92054 the success of it’s Innovative Arts Panel. It is now a reality and more chil- Innovate! · Exciting artists Program. It begins with guidance by dren can possibly participate in a unique “STEM into STEAM is the words · Polynesian cultural performances Advocates of the Arts such as Principals innovative way of mixing traditional art National Council of Negro Women Inc., · Youth groups of the City of Chula Vista Elemen- and technological art education with use STEM Co-Chair Carlean Arnold spoke Monday-Thursday, July 6–9, 5–9pm tary District and Chula Vista City Arts of iPads already within the schools! of.” said Dr. Zhivago, “Add Arts into Melba Bishop Recreation Center Gym- Grants, as well as Businesses who share Teamed with 9 Art Commissioners, nasium, 5306 N. River Rd., Oceanside the same passion of the arts. ( Continued on page 14 ) Commissioner Marie Zhivago was ap- 92057 Page 12 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com July 3-9, 2015 Open Letter from Pam Hooper, SCAPAL on Chula Vista’s Final Recommended Districting Plan We are asking our API community to support the Districting Commission’s Districting Plan approved on June 11. We would like a strong turnout at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 4:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers.

Dear Community: A copy is attached. well as the APACE Corridor, Southwest- District 1 (Purple District) generally ern College and the planned University Districting Commission’s Final Map consists of Rancho Del Rey, Bonita, area. These are all areas our community Eastlake and other smaller communities. advocated be kept in the Green District. This is an update on Chula Vista The Asian Citizens of Voting Age Popu- The Asian CVAP is 26.31% in District 3. districting. The Chula Vista Districting lation (CVAP) is 20.67% in District 1. Districts 3 and 4 will hold elections Commission approved a final Recom- District 3 (Green District) generally next year – 2016 - for a City Council mended Districting Plan on June 11th. consists of Sunbow and Otay Ranch as ( Continued on page 9 ) July 3-9, 2015 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13

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I 2005 to include another 100,000-square Pechanga Resort & Casino is a pri- a rock star, at least I get to do it in the side view, alam na! Pero mean, it really is a pleasant of someone she has long-admired as an fi lm (laughs)… Nakahikaw, naka-tattoo, feet, and later added an on-site cham- vately operated business of the Pechanga actor. “I was really intimidated! Hiyang next year pa naman. That’s surprise. I wouldn’t say na pionship golf course. The resort now Band of Luiseño Indians. For more nag-gigitara, papoging rock star, sobrang the plan,” she added. I was deserving, for me, hiya po talaga ako. Para akong matutu- happy ako at na fulfi ll ko ang pangarap employs more than 4,000 people. information, call toll free (877) 711- naw, pawis na pawis yung kili-kili ko. These are busy days for it’s really God’s will. If Pechanga tribal members say the resort 2946 or visit HYPERLINK "E:\\www. ko.” Iya. 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Stolen Car The fern and the bamboo After shopping for most of the day, a your ignition to rush her to the hospital. couple returns to fi nd their car has been Please forgive the inconvenience. Here - a must read story stolen. They go to the police station to are two tickets for tonight's concert of One day I decided to quit…I But just six months later, the bamboo make a full report. Then, a detective Garth Brooks, the country-and-western quit my job, my relationship, my rose to over 100 feet tall. drives them back to the parking lot to music star." It had spent the fi ve years growing see if any evidence can be found at the Their faith in humanity restored, the spirituality. roots. Those roots made it strong and scene of the crime. To their amazement, couple attend the concert and return I wanted to quit my life. I went gave it what it needed to survive. I the car has been returned. home late. They fi nd their house has to the woods to have one last talk would not give any of my creations a been robbed. Valuable goods have been with God. challenge it could not handle. There is an envelope on the windshield taken from throughout the house, from with a note of apology and two tickets to basement to attic. And, there is a note on “God”, I said. “Can you give me “Did you know, my child, that all this a music concert. The note reads, "I apol- the door reading, "Well, you still have one good reason not to quit?” time you have been struggling, you have ogize for taking your car, but my wife your car. I have to put my newly born His answer surprised me. actually been growing roots? I would was having a baby and I had to hot-wire kid through college somehow, don't I?" “Look around”, He said. “Do you see not quit on the bamboo.. I will never the fern and the bamboo?” quit on you. “Yes”, I replied. “Don’t compare yourself to others.” He Direction for Fixed on My Holy Californians. said. “The bamboo had a different pur- Bonta concluded, "I was thrilled that “When I planted the fern and the pose than the fern. Yet they both make Our Times Will Governor Governor Brown signed my AB 123 bamboo seeds, I took very good care the forest beautiful. (Day 337) ( Continued from page 5 ) July 7, 2007 during my fi rst year in the Assembly. of them. I gave them light. I gave them “Your time will come”, God said to me. Meditation: rights of farmworkers. Led by Itliong, The incredible and transformative con- water. The fern quickly grew from “You will rise high” the earth. Its brilliant green covered Jesus AWOC was the fi rst union to strike for tributions of Filipino Americans to our “How high should I rise?” I asked. state have been missing from our history the fl oor. Yet nothing came from the “How high will the bamboo rise?” He I want the eyes of your soul to be improved wages and working condi- I am with you. How often I repeat this. always fi xed on My holy will, since it tions in Delano in 1965, launching the books for too long, and it's encouraging bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the asked in return. bamboo. I, Jesus, am with you. I, Jesus, will never is in this way that you will please Me California farm labor movement. AWOC that this more complete story will now “As high as it can?” I questioned leave you. I see everything that occurs be told in our classrooms. Now, with the In the second year the fern grew more “Yes.” He said, “Give me glory by ris- most. No sacrifi ces can be compared and the National Farm Workers Associa- in your life. I understand exactly where to this. Throughout all the exercises tion, led by Cesar Chávez and Dolores addition of AB 7, I am confi dent that vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing ing as high as you can.” came from the bamboo seed. But I did your pain originates. More than anyone, you will remain close to My Heart. Huerta, joined forces soon thereafter---at within the next few years, these contri- I understand you. Much of the suffer- butions will be more commonly known not quit on the bamboo. I left the forest, realizing that God will You shall not undertake any reforms, the urging of Itliong---to start the now ing my little ones experience is from because I will dispose of your whole internationally-famous United Farm as a critical part of the rich and vibrant “In year three there was still nothing never give up on me. And He will never from the bamboo seed. But I would not loneliness. life as I see fi t. The priest who will Workers of America. collective history of our state," Bonta give up on you. Even if you are surrounded by oth- concluded. quit. The same in year four. Never regret a day in your life. preach the retreat will not speak a “While the farm labor movement is ers, you can feel lonely. You see, dear single word which will trouble you often seen predominantly as a Latino AB 7 passed both houses of the Leg- “Then in the fi fth year, a tiny sprout Good days give you happiness; bad emerged from the earth. Compared to apostles, each person feels alone until he (Diary, 1327). movement, the movement encompassed islature with unanimous and bipartisan days give you experiences; rests with Me. It is only after becom- much more than just one ethnic group. support and is supported by the Alameda the fern, it was seemingly small and Both of them are essential to life. insignifi cant. ing united to Me that you can love each My Prayer Response: Filipino American and Latino labor Labor Council, AFL-CIO; American other as you were intended to love each Federation of State, County and Mu- leaders built a beautiful collaborative other. Lord Jesus, with my spiritual eyes, I relationship to create the farm worker nicipal Employees, AFL-CIO; Asian There are many who do not allow 18th Assembly District, which includes want to be always fi xed on Your holy movement in California, and Larry Americans Advancing Justice; Asian themselves to be united to Me. I cannot the cities of Oakland, Alameda, and San will. And help me to remain close to Itliong played a critical leadership role Pacifi c Environmental Network; Califor- force Myself upon them. They are free Leandro. Bonta Chairs the Assembly Local Filipino Your Heart. May Your will, not mine, in that movement. I’m grateful to have nia College and University Police Chiefs to reject Me. But because they reject Health Committee; the Public Employ- ( Continued from page 11 ) be done. this opportunity to recognize his contri- Association; California History Center Me, they cannot love others as they ees, Retirement, and Social Security butions to California and am thrilled that Foundation De Anza College; Califor- STEM and you get STEAM.” were intended to love others. Others, Committee; the Select Committee on the *Diary passages with bolded words Governor Brown understands the im- nia Immigrant Policy Center; City of Creative Children creates a Creative sadly, remain unloved. Others become Status of Boys and Men of Color, and are Jesus speaking portant role Itliong played in California Berkeley; Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Community rich in all, “The Arts.” - Dr. wounded. Others strike out in their pain, the Public Health and Developmental history,” said Bonta. Angeles; Filipino American Coalition Zhivago. causing more distress. Services Committee. He is also a mem- Source: Divine Mercy Daily, Diary of As the fi rst and only Filipino Ameri- for Environmental Society; Filipino COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL Humanity was created to live on earth ber of the following committees: Appro- St. Maria Faustina Kowalska. Copyright can ever elected to the California State American National Historical Society, SCHEDULE: connected to God. My apostles, even priations, Budget, Budget Subcommittee by the Marian Fathers of the Immacu- Assembly in the history of the state, Santa Clara Valley Chapter; Filipino Sunday, July 12 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm though you struggle, you remain con- No. 1 on Health and Human Services, late Conception (MIC). Bonta is committed to ensuring that the Senior Citizen Association; GK 1 World http://comiccon2015.sched.org/ nected to Me. I am able to heal you and Joint Legislative Budget, and Joint Filipino American experience is accu- Foundation; Little Manila Foundation; Dr. Zhivago (cartoonist/author) along send love through you. The signs of My Legislative Committee on Emergency rately refl ected in California history. One Philippine National Day Association; with Chula Vista City Arts & Youth Ad- presence are all around you, even though Management. of his fi rst acts as an Assemblymember Philippine Weekend, Inc.; San Fran- vocates, principals Dr. Eric Banatao and you struggle. Believe this. If you look at was to introduce AB 123 to provide cisco State University; and Yerba Buena Lalaine Perez, Chula Vista City Cultural a person who has rejected Me, you will For more information, please visit our students with a more complete account High School. Arts commissioner Jennifer Rodriguez, see signs of that rejection. If you look at website: of California's farm labor movement and Visit AB 7 to read the full text of the and business owner/brand licensing a world which has rejected Me, you will http://asmdc.org/bonta ensure that Filipino American leaders bill. partner Sole Leano discuss the impor- also see signs. are remembered by future generations of Assemblymember Bonta represents the tance of the arts in schools. They will My beloved ones, when you see signs share a successful three-year program in that God has been rejected, you must basic cartoon and animation that utilized remain peaceful. I, Jesus, have told you digital drawing and vector graphic tools that change is necessary. I, Jesus, have in the schools. Guests participate in told you that I desire change. I do not a creative workshop and presentation abandon you and I do not abandon the moderated by Analyn Simon. *Added world. I have many friends in this world Guest Panelist: Rick Dominguez VAPA and you are among them. High School Teacher Sweetwater School You trust Me, I know. I will honour District. the trust you have placed in Me. I will www.thesakura.us bring all things to the good, both in your www.pandyland.us life and in the world. I, the Blameless Dr. Zhivago One, have never betrayed another and I Marie Zhivago, Cartoonist/Children’s will not betray you. Think often on the Book Author promises I have made to you. I have said Offi cial City Commissioner of Cultural I will never leave you. I have said I will Arts, City of Chula Vista San Diego, protect My interests in your soul. I have California, USA Correspondent GMA said I will pursue conversion of your NETWORK/ GMA PINOY TV loved ones. [email protected] During this time, I want each apostle www.drzhivago.us to consider these promises. Serve Me www.thesakura.us in steadiness, of course, but also, serve www.pandyland.us Me in peace. Dear apostles, you are con- nected to Me. You accept My love. 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Let’s give a mano to this beautiful for you. instrumental in the campaign to elect campus. And it’s good to acknowledge People are waiting for you. The new the Filipino American Veterans This is a beautiful day because of ( Continued from page 1 ) former San Diego Councilman and each other. I want to acknowledge my you. People are waiting for you to say Association having served for you. This is a beautiful day because of Ray was fi ercely proud of his Chairman of the San Diego County creative writing department. I want to the words that will inspire them. I say your familias. Let’s give a big mano to many years at his passing. board of supervisors Jim Bates to the acknowledge my chair, Andrew Winer. that because that’s what has been told Filipino heritage and culture. your families, your familias. Let’s give In the 70’s, Ray served as President U.S. House of Representatives, repre- I want to acknowledge our chancellor, to me as the new laureate of the United Working alongside elder pioneers a beautiful mano, a big hand, to all of of the Filipino-American Community senting California’s newly created 44th Chancellor Wilcox. And our executive States. And you are the new laureates those that helped you along the way, in San Diego’s Filipino com- Association of San Diego for numer- Congressional District. The district was vice (chancellor/)provost, Paul D’Anieri of your life. The new you. People are who gave their time and who gave their munity, Jose Cachuela, Delfi n ous terms. Together with the Council created after the 1980 census round of as well. And my wife, who is here in this waiting for your heart and your mind energy. And this beautiful campus that Labao and AB Santos, Ray was of Pilipino American Organizations redistricting as the most Democratic beautiful space, Margarita, and your hard-earned abilities to come (COPAO) members, he organized and district in the San Diego area. Bates together to speak out for them. I look an active leader in numerous planned the annual Miss and Mrs. Phil- was easily re-elected in 1984, 1986, and around and I travel around the United San Diego organizations. The ippines pageants. College scholarships 1988. Ray was also a founding member States and people are waiting. They look 1st Filipino historical building in were awarded to the Miss Philippines of LEAD San Diego which after 33 at me and they tell me they have been San Diego erected by the Filipino winners to promote higher education but years is the only organization in the San waiting. And so I say that to you. these pageants through fund-raising also Diego/Northern Baja California region People are waiting for you. We think American Veterans Association served to raise awareness for the need solely dedicated to developing civically of ourselves, we think of our degree, we (FAVA) in 1949 and known to of activism and political involvement by engaged leaders by educating, engaging think all those things we want to do. But the Filipino community as FAVA the Filipino community. Another pas- and mobilizing an ever-growing network I want you to think about others. I want Hall still stands today due to the sion of Ray’s was being involved with of informed, capable individuals who to feel in your hearts and your minds the House of Pacifi c Relations in Balboa take action to effect positive, lasting that they are waiting for you. They really Park. Every other Sunday for years, change in the region. are. They’re waiting for you. They’re time, you must give it your friendship, you could fi nd one of the Aragon family Ray was able to retire in 1990 at the waiting for you to bring about change. you must give it the breath you breathe. members hosting at the House of the age of 55. He and Wennie purchased They’re waiting for you to bring about Steve Jobs did that, Martin Luther King Philippines; offering coffee and cookies a home in Baguio, Philippines and they change for all, for them, right here, in did that, Harvey Milk did that Cesar to tourists as they took in a small amount spent six months out of the year living the Inland Empire, back home in your Chavez did that, Dolores Huerta did that, of Filipino culture presented by artwork there and travelling to different parts communities and your neighborhoods. John Okada did that, Gloria Anzaldua and educational pieces on display. Phil- of Asia. When Wennie was diagnosed And for the rest of your lives they will did that, Julia de Burgos did that. It is ippine Independence Day was celebrated with Parkinson’s Disease in 2008, they be waiting for you because you have the your turn. The new you. there annually with performances of sold their home in Baguio and decided resources, you have the abilities, you Let me tell you a little bit about my Filipino folk dancing by the PASACAT to stay-put in San Diego. Ray suc- have gained the resources, the knowl- father. He jumped on a train at 14, from and Samahan Dance Companies. cumbed to complications arising from edge and the instruments of communica- Chihuahua, way back in the early 1900s. In 1974, Ray alongside founding diabetes and congestive heart failure at tion, and they are waiting for you. Only My mother jumped on a train at 12, way director Beverly Yip and other leaders Scripps Hospital Encinitas on Thursday, you can be that new you. Only you can back right after the Mexican Revolu- from the Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, June 25, 2015. He is preceded in death do that. 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was aghast, but realized he was jok- Tidbits from this book your How did Amalia Fuentes get her Now Available: ing. She hit him on the shoulder. He inquiring mind wants to know: last name? knew the ice was broken. – Chapter Get all the answers in this book, 2 : Movie Star How many children does Tessie “Balik Tanaw: Books by Asian Journal San Diego Agana have? The Filipino Movie Stars (Continued from page 1) Who are the two movie star cousins of Yesteryears”! Tula ng of Robert Arevalo? Complicated Whose autograph of a famous come- Promised dian Perla Bautista sought that led her “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 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. home that evening, he told him about his missing duckling. His dad took a 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 cried and cried for a very long time. – from Chapter 2 – Childhood Tales The colorful and incredible story 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- would be Tikboy. Tikboy was one of Eric’s playmates on Platerias Street where Who was the Manila couturier that 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 From where he sat, he could tell Juanita had just bathed. Her hair was still damp Davao a movie star? and the fragrant scent of her cheap bath soap wafted through the air. She hardly no- migrationticed him as she was minding andher own business. fi nancial While he pretended topurposes. be concen- rio” 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 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 experience,By the time they reached this Platerias Street, story everything alsowas quiet. Thereapplies was to American’s homecoming to the Philippines and the SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. floor show hardly a soul in sight; it was ten minutes past midnight. Narding frantically ran a love child? 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 Seeing the PhilippinesETEL for the first time after many yearsUTS would give any former hoping the taxi holding Clarita had broken down. Finally, a loud, agonizing cry was B N 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- 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? 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 deep slumber and this time, success- OTheir vehicleTHER moved towards theS manTORIES and again they asked: “Boss, May isang dumating, nag-prisinta 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 park,Life Of The weaving People Of Platerias Streetdreams for their future as they were sure that Maning did not appreciate the unsavory nick- 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 waves slapped on the sand. They could feel the cool breeze kiss their face, the “the warmson water wetof their a feet. whore” On that cold December (“anak evening in Maryland ng Beach puta”), Re- CA 91950 Tel. (619) 474-0588 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 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat example, he introduced the free elementary and high school education in 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 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 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 Filipino cousins marrying U.S. Navy personnel for migration They would reverently say, “Makikiraan, po (Please allow us to pass!)!” 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 Excerpts from the book “You must join the U.S. Navy so we can live abroad,” Isabel of- prostitutetree, pull out several in leaves a brothel and wash across the street 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 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 CHERISHED MEMORIES Mail Order Form tive land that he would always eat as a child. Teresa would not let him Summertime In The Province? 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 “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 laughed hard and Romy retreated in shame. The next day he left town Excerpts from the book: ____ Promised Land by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. 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- 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 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- 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 and you look scared. And also, – by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. that huge envelope in plastic bag charade. She was pleased. “Do you 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. by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. me? “Why, are we going to charge Marami na ko nyan, alis ka na muna them?” he asked instead. Menchie Magre-reklamo pa, itong tao sana An entertaining and easy-to-read ______Total number of books Nguni’t itong boss, medyo napika pa Times $13.95 each (mailing cost included) account of a Filipino American’s Kaya’t itong tao, kagyat umalis na 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- Excerpts from the book: Complicated Affairs SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. the interestingHow did you know Richard?” memoriesshe asked. Danny was fast to itthe draw.trig- “I produced his shows there,” he lied. He could see Menchie, the movie star, was ______Total Cost impressed. “And I can also produce your show,” he continued the charade. She daka 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!!! 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- over again. “Really?” she asked. “I have something to tell you.” “What? “ Danny 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: but was unsure about it since she was with her husband. Juanita did not answer his question; instead, she said, “And it’s yours.” – Chapter 3 :Another Child Street, # 6, National City, CA 91950 Seeing“This is Mindy,”the Diaz introducedPhilippines a pretty twenty-five year old girl tofor him when the he arrived at the dock. “She’s Digna’s sister.” Mindy shyly extended her right hand COMPLICATED by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. which Danny shook. He noticed that Digna was teasing her sister, as though there fi rst timewas a pre-arranged after plan between many Diaz and the two girlsyears unbeknownst to him.would Later on, during the course of the fishing trip, he discovered the plan: Digna wanted The Filipino Danny to hook up with her sister. “Marry my sister,” Digna told him as they ate give anylunch aboard former the boat in the middle resident of the bay. “So she can migrate a “culture to America.” AFFAIRS Full Name: ______She knew Danny was a divorced American citizen. – Chapter 5: Gone Fishin’ Entertaining and easy-to-read Danny called up his friend Pepito and asked for ideas on how to best help shock.”Kate. Pepito The was the brother roads, of his comedian friend,which Elvis, one of the toplooked enter- tainers in the Philippines at that time. “Jackpot ka, pare (You’ve got a jackpot, Simeon G. Silverio Jr. short stories inspired by a Filipino’s friend),” Pepito told Danny. “She is a gold mine.” “What do you mean?” “We Movie Stars 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: ______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- whichputer. were “That’s it,” the clerkdilapidated said afterwards. “She has pension dueand her, and youdirty of Yesteryears 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 month. That would go a long way espe- Excerpts from the book cially if one was living in the Philippines. 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 hundred?” “Still very low.” “How much?” State: ______Zip: ______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 Pilipino, is synonymous to the phrase, Movie Stars of Yesteryears Page 16 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com July 3-9, 2015 TrendsTrends Ultrasonic fi ngerprint sensor may take smartphone Google Maps will security to new level map every rail- ScienceDaily.com | 6/29/2015 — A began to come together in 2007, when complementary metal-oxide-semicon- new ultrasonic fi ngerprint sensor mea- the teams at the Berkeley Sensor and ductor, is the silicon-based technology road crossing in sures 3-D image of your fi nger’s surface Actuator Center collaborated to initiate used to make transistors in microchips.) and the tissue beneath it -- enhancing research into piezoelectric-microma- Horsley’s group views ultrasound as biometrics and information security for chined ultrasonic transducers (PMUTs). the next frontier for MEMS technology. the US to keep smartphones and other devices “We developed arrays of PMUTs, “Because we were able to use low-cost, Fingerprint sensor technology currently along with a custom application-specifi c high-volume manufacturing processes drivers safe CES: World’s Largest Consumer used in smartphones like the iPhone 6 integrated circuit (ASIC) and the sup- that produce hundreds of millions of produces a two-dimensional image of a porting electronics,” Horsley said. “Our MEMS sensors for consumer electronics fi nger’s surface, which can be spoofed work was so successful that we spun each year, our ultrasound chips can be Technology Tradeshow fairly easily with a printed image of the off Chirp Microsystems, in 2013, to manufactured at an extremely low cost,” fi ngerprint. A newly developed ultrason- commercialize it.” Shortly before then, he said. ic sensor eliminates that risk by imaging in 2011, while exploring other uses for The imager is powered by a 1.8- the ridges and valleys of the fi ngerprint’s their PMUT technology, they quickly Volt power supply, using a power- surface, and the tissue beneath, in three realized that fi ngerprint sensing was an effi cient charge pump on their ASIC or dimensions. ideal fi t. application-specifi c integrated circuit. “Using passwords for smartphones was “Luckily, we recruited a group of ex- “Our ultrasound transducers have high a big security problem, so we anticipated ceptional students to realize our vision, sensitivity and the receiver electronics Finally, these intersections will ap- that a biometric solution was ahead,” as well as partners within the industry are located directly beneath the array, pear in Google Maps. The New York said David A. Horsley, a professor of -- our co-authors at InvenSense Inc. and which results in low electrical parasit- Times reports that the Federal Railroad mechanical and aerospace engineering a few other companies -- who funded ics,” Horsley noted. “Using low-voltage Administration “plans to announce a at the University of California, Davis. the work and fabricated our designs,” integrated circuits will reduce the cost partnership with Google” today to list He is a director of the Berkeley Sensor Horsley said. of our sensor and open up myriad new all railroad grade crossings in Google and Actuator Center, which is located The basic concepts behind the applications where the cost, size, and Maps. on the campuses of UC Davis and the researchers’ technology are akin to power consumption of existing ultra- University of California, Berkeley and is those of medical ultrasound imaging. sound sensors are currently prohibitive.” Google is going to partner with the co-directed by Professor Bernhard Boser They created a tiny ultrasound imager, Within the realm of biometrics and FRA to provide locations of every public at UC Berkeley. designed to observe only a shallow information security, the group’s work and private highway railroad crossing “After Apple announced a fi ngerprint layer of tissue near the fi nger’s surface. is particularly signifi cant, Horsley said. in the country through Google Maps so sensor in their new iPhone in 2013, it “Ultrasound images are collected in the “Our ultrasonic fi ngerprint sensors that drivers navigating through it are was inevitable that more would follow,” same way that medical ultrasound is have the ability to measure a three- made aware of such crossings ahead of said Horsley. He and his colleagues conducted,” said Horsley. “Transduc- dimensional, volumetric image of the time. describe their new technology this week, ers on the chip’s surface emit a pulse of fi nger surface and the tissues beneath Google will tap into the U.S. Depart- CES is the world’s largest consumer The independent audit also confi rmed in a story appearing on the cover of the ultrasound, and these same transduc- the surface -- making fi ngerprint sensors ment of Transportation’s database to technology tradeshow. I never miss that the 2015 CES featured more than journal Applied Physics Letters, from ers receive echoes returning from the more robust and secure.” gather the information, The New York attending it every year. It is held in Las 3,600 exhibiting companies across more AIP Publishing. ridges and valleys of your fi ngerprint’s Beyond biometrics and information Times said, and drivers will be alerted Vegas, Nevada, the Entertainment Capi- than 2.23 million net square feet of The origins of the new technology surface.” security purposes, the new technology through voice navigation and visual tal of the world and also described as the exhibit space. The basis for the ultrasound sensor is is expected to fi nd many other applica- alerts through Google Maps, so long “Sin City”. The total attendance of 176,676 is an array of MEMS ultrasound devices tions, including “low-cost ultrasound as as they’re navigating using Google’s Las Vegas – the “Sin City” broken down into the following: with highly uniform characteristics, a medical diagnostic tool or for personal software. I was in this year’s CES tradeshow Attendees: 109,507 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS and therefore very similar frequency health monitoring,” he added.. According to the FRA, crossing acci- (January 6-19, 2015). I thought that it Exhibitor Personnel 60,217 VERIFIED ATTENDANCE response characteristics. The group also made arrays of MEMS dents can usually be attributed to driver could have been a record-breaking year Media 6,952 Advertising/Marketing 26,587 To fabricate their imager, the group ultrasound devices with highly uniform inattention and error (ironic with the considering the attendance, exhibits, Included also in the total attendance are Entertainment/Content 26,950 employed existing microelectromechani- characteristics, which allowed them to increasing reliance on smartphones). and events. I was right. Based on the 3,803 conference program participants Worth mentioning are the consumer cal systems (MEMS) technology, which verify that the PMUTs have very similar Trains traverse more than 212,000 such independent audit performed by Veris and 830 speakers technology products and services from smartphones rely on for such functions frequency response characteristics. crossings in the U.S. each day, according Consulting, LLC, it is confi rmed that CES ATTRACTS SENIOR-LEVEL 20 product categories: 3D Printing • as microphones and directional orienta- Story Source: to data from the Federal Railroad Ad- the 2015 International CES attracted a EXECUTIVES Accessories • Audio • Automotive Elec- tion. They used a modifi ed version of The above post is reprinted from mate- ministration (FRA), which led to around record attendance of 176,676 industry JOB FUNCTION NUMBER OF AT- tronics • Communications Infrastructure the manufacturing process used to make rials provided by American Institute of 270 deaths in 2014 — a 9 percent rise on professionals (a 10 percent increase from TENDEES* % OF TOTAL ATTEND- • Computer Hardware/Software/Services the MEMS accelerometer and gyroscope Physics (AIP). Note: Materials may be the previous year. 2014 CES) from 153 countries with EES* • Content Creation & Distribution • Dig- found in the iPhone and many other edited for content and length. Accidents are typically caused by hu- 48,833 attendees coming from outside President/CEO/Owner 16,770 15% ital Imagining/Photography • Electronic consumer electronics devices. Journal Reference: man error, and with many railroad cross- the U.S. (a 19.6 percent increase from C-Level Executives (CFO, CIO/CTO, Gaming • Fitness and Sports • Health “Our chip is fabricated from two 1 Y. Lu, H. Tang, S. Fung, Q. Wang, ings there aren’t any barriers or lights 2014 CES). Philippines was recorded as CMO, CCO, CDO, COO, CPO, CRO, and Biotech • Internet Services • Online wafers -- a MEMS wafer that contains J.M. Tsai, M. Daneman, B.E. Boser between the road and the railway track, a participant. CXO) 4,409 4% Media • Robotics • Sensors • Smart the ultrasound transducers and a CMOS and D.A. Horsley. on June 29, 2015. leaving it entirely up to the visual atten- There were 6,952 of us in the media Vice President 8,528 7.7% Home • Startups • Video • Wearables • wafer that contains the signal processing Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Us- tiveness of the driver to spot a road sign. who attended the show report the latest Director/Sr. Manager/General Manager Wireless Devices & Services circuitry,” explained Horsley. “These ing a Piezoelectronic Micromachined The vast majority of these accidents consumer technologies and trends. I un- 18,909 17% The 2016 International CES will be wafers are bonded together, then the Ultrasonic Transducer Array Integrated and deaths are preventable, said Sarah derstand that out efforts resulted in more TOTAL SENIOR-LEVEL EXECU- held on January 6-9, 2016 at Las Vegas. MEMS wafer is ‘thinned’ to expose the with CMOS Electronics. Applied Physics Feinberg, the Federal Railroad Adminis- than 950 million media impressions TIVES 48,616 44% Registration for the event starts on July ultrasound transducers.” (CMOS, or Letters, 2015 DOI: 10.1063/1.4922915 trations acting administrator, speaking to plus 750,000 mentions in social media CES ATTRACTS THE ENTERTAIN- 8, 2016. I advise our readers to register the NYT. — www.demanjo.com during the show, and 7.51 billion Twitter MENT AND ADVERTISING COM- early. impressions. MUNITY 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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