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By Christine O. Aven- ‘Hapinoy’ Social Entrepreneurship daño, Ronnel W. Domingo, Philippine Daily Inquirer | Movement In The Philippines MANILA, 1/19/2012 -- The World Bank says it wants a re- A big bang for Bam Aquino / Felicidad Sy center for kids fund by the end of this month of a portion of its $21.9- million (P953.3 million) loan to the Supreme Court, after a review uncovered the misuse of funds meant to support judicial reforms. A bank memorandum submitted to Philippine offi cials last month said its review late last year found that the checks FROM THE STANDS by Domini M. Torrevillas, The Philippine Star, 1/19/2012 and balance mechanisms un- MANILA, Philippines - Members of militant party-list group -- Social entrepreneur Paulo Benigno “Bam’’ Aquino, a nephew and der the Judicial Reform Sup- Bayan Muna hold placards during a rally outside the Senate Building look-alike of the late Ninoy Aquino, has been invited to speak in Pasay City, south of Manila, on 16 January 2012, as the impeach- port Project (JRSP) had been at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the World Economic diminished since mid-2010. ment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona begins today, the fi rst in Forum (WEF). Philippine history. The group calls for the conviction of Chief Justice A copy of the bank’s re- Renato Corona and Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal Ar- The meeting will be held in Davos, Switzerland port, released on Wednesday royo. Corona is facing charges of graft and corruption and culpable from Jan. 25 to 29 and Bam is scheduled to speak by the Department of Finance of public trust. (Marlo Cueto/NPPA Images) Jan. 26, during the Forum’s session on “Learning From (DOF), showed that it sought The Frontier.” a refund of $199,900 in “in- The title of the session is sug- gestive of ineligible expenditures” to the New York BPO ﬁ rm opens second novative ideas and concepts adapted by social Washington-based lender by entrepreneurs and advocates of micro business to Jan. 31, 2012. site in the Philippines promote and advance transformational changes The bank described the Good News Pilipinas, 1/15/2012 of 2012 as it takes advantage of the in the social and economic areas of the JRSP as a “high risk” project -- New York-based business process large supply of talent the Philippines communities where they operate. and said its fi nancial state- Bam is president of Micro Ventures, outsourcing (BPO) fi rm EXL is grow- has to offer. ments “can no longer be relied ing its local workforce before the end The company is opening its sec- Inc. (MVI) and, with his friend Mark upon.” ond site in the country at the SM Mall Ruiz, is co-founder of the Hapinoy Demanding that heads of Asia’s Two E-Com Center in Pasay Community Store Program that has gained local and international recogni- should roll for the “scandal- City Wednesday, in a ceremony that is ous” and “shocking” World expected to be attended by President tion for its micro entrepreneurship advocacy. The program has been training Bank fi ndings, Malacañang Aquino. sari-sari store owners, mostly moth- on Wednesday called on the The new facility will initially ers, on how to ensure the effi ciency, Offi ce of the Ombudsman to have 500 seats, which will bring the sustainability and profi tability of their wade in and see if the report company’s total capacity to 2,000 small businesses. could be the basis of a graft seats. The company also has the (Continued on page 6) complaint against concerned President Aquino undrapes option to double the size of its new offi cials of the Supreme the logo of EXL Service Philip- facility if need arises. Court. The opening of the facility comes just pines at Mall of Asia Complex Presidential spokesperson [Balita] (Continued on page 2) Edwin Lacierda also seized the occasion to unleash an- Philippines is Asia’s friendliest nation and world’s 8th best other tirade against embattled Chief Justice Renato Corona Torpor Of Imperative Change - Unity Of By Artemio Dumlao, Philippine ing giant showed that hospitality is pines as a country that “is friendly the greatest asset of the Philippines on wallets,” with 47 percent of the in connection with the JRSP. Star -- An HSBC survey, reported ‘Personal piggy bank’ Filipino Americans - New Year Resolution on Forbes Magazine reveals the in the tourism industry. respondents reporting “an increase The survey conducted in 100 in access to luxuries” such as do- “The Chief Justice used By: CESAR D. CANDARI, MD, The Filipino Diaspora Philippines is Asia’s friendliest judicial reform funds as a FCAP EMERITUS Henderson, NV. countries worldwide between mestic staff, swimming pools, and must proceed to an impera- personal piggy bank to fund tive change – UNITY. “Unity May and July 2011 rates countries owning properties. A New Year may be a sig- based on the preference of expatri- In the survey, the Philippines travel, gifts, dining and recre- gives fi rmness and solidity to ation. The Court administrator nifi cant event for many. The the humblest men” a quota- ates to make them “their second trails behind United Kingdom ending of 2011 and the begin- home.” where expatriates fi nd integration (Midas Marquez, who) reports tion from Laberius. Filipinos directly to the Chief Justice, ning of 2012 is hard for many living in the United States The 15 friendliest countries in into the community to be relatively of us to sum up. As Filipino the world, starting from the highest easy, though expressing concerns violated basic government today seem to be blessed and rules by being the proponent, Americans, we must start the contented people. We have rated, are New Zealand, Australia on the high cost of living. year with a bang, resolutions and South Africa, Canada, United The Philippines ranks ahead of approver and head of bidding achieved success and affl u- for his own proposed expens- of sort, make some changes country and ranked 8th best in the States, Turkey, United Kingdom, Spain where expatriates “fi t in well,” ence. Almost everyone has a many of them reporting to have es and acquisitions,” Lacierda in our lives, lose weight, good paying job, a fi ne home, world in the list of the “World’s Philippines, Spain, Malaysia, stop smoking, no gambling, integrated well into their commu- said in a statement. a car or two in the garage and Friendliest Countries” in the “Ex- Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Singapore, nity, enjoyed the local culture, made and drive away evil spirits in pat Explorer Survey 2011.” and France. 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In this criteria, Australia scored indicate that TN alien’s temporary days after US President Obama’s allies 77 percent while South Africa scored Law Offi ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega work assignment in the United States on Capitol Hill fi led a bill to discourage world 79 percent. the outsourcing of work to countries like www.ctvattys.com will end predictably and that the TN (Continued from page 1) New Zealand natives “seem like alien will depart upon completion India and the Philippines. happy people, and that translates into Read Atty. Aurora Vega’s previous articles by visiting EXL transformation services head our website at www.asianjournalusa.com of the assignment. Nevertheless, friends, learned and used the lan- friendly, helpful and kind people,” an intent to immigrate in the future Rembert de Villa said that while the mea- guage, and have experienced a better American expatriate Kim Brinster which is in no way connected to the sure should be a cause for concern for the work-life balance than in their home was quoted in the survey. proposed immediate trip need not Philippines, the country’s BPO industry countries (which included the UK, Brinster, who owned a bookstore in in itself result in a fi nding that the was also no stranger to such calls. US, France, and the Netherlands.) New York City, relocated to Waiheke Treaty Nationals immediate trip is not temporary. An “Mr. Obama is up for reelection. But HSBC surveyed 3,385 expatri- Island, off Auckland to be with her extended stay, even in terms of years, in our experience, this is very typical in a ates in 100 countries but only 31 abroad that s/he has no intention of New Zealander partner. By Aurora Vega-Buzon may be temporary, as long as there is political environment,” De Villa said. were ranked for the survey. This is abandoning. Thus, a non-immigrant She also admires the Zealanders’ no immediate intent to immigrate. Incidentally, he said EXL’s most recent because countries with fewer than 30 visa applicant has the burden of proof “pitch-in-and-help mentality” as well Under the North American Free TN aliens wishing to immigrate expansion would help support one of the respondents were deemed statisti- to show that s/he has strong family, as the navigable government and Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Cana- should consult with an immigration Obama administration’s key projects: cally insignifi cant. professional and economic ties abroad health care systems. dian and Mexican citizens (known attorney to consider alternative strate- universal healthcare. Bermuda, which ranked highly last that would compel him/her to leave The United Arab Emirates was rated as “Treaty Nationals” or “TNs”) can gies. The new site would serve as an year, was not included in the list this the United States at the end of his/her as the least friendly country for expa- come to the United States temporarily, Atty. Aurora Vega-Buzon is a part- “international care center” from where year because it had too few respon- temporary stay. triates, while countries that are most not to exceed one (1) year at a time, ner in Chua Tinsay & Vega, A Profes- the company will offer “healthcare dents. Countries were rated in four INA § 214(b) is fully applicable to challenging for expats were Saudi under a “TN Status” non-immigrant sional Legal Corporation (CTV) - a advocacy” work for its newest client: a categories:ability to befriend locals, a Canadian or Mexican under a TN Arabia, Qatar, Russia and India. visa, to work/engage in activities at full service law fi rm with offi ces in US-based health insurance fi rm that De success in learning the local language, Status such that a person admitted India was ranked in the last place a professional level. TN Status can San Francisco, San Diego and Philip- Villa declined to identify. capacity for integrating themselves under a TN Status cannot form an for the second year in a row. Survey be extended for as long as there is an pines. The information presented in He said the new healthcare laws in US into the community, and ease in intent to immigrate. For example, respondent Pia Mollback-Verbic, offer of employment from any United this article is for general information were forcing insurance companies to which they fi t into the new culture. a Canadian engineer was admitted originally from Denmark, was quoted States employer. Also, TN status only and is not, nor intended to be, keep their costs down to be able to take These factors, according to New on a TN Status. After a few months, as saying that India “is simply a mine- generally covers a broader range formal legal advice nor the formation in more customers without increasing York-based coach for expatriates his employer fi les for an immigrant fi eld of relentless mental, emotional of job categories, including nurses, of an attorney-client relationship. premiums. Heather Markel, are “among the big- worker (I-140) petition, and it was and practical daily challenges for medical/allied professionals, scien- Call or e-mail CTV for an in-person In the meantime, he said the company gest challenges when relocating.” approved. Meanwhile, the Canadian most non-Indians.” -- tists, architects, engineers, computer or phone consultation to discuss your was also considering putting up another On top of the survey is New TN returns to Canada to attend his (Story courtesy of Artemio Dumlao systems analysts, accountants, graphic particular situation and/or how their facility either in Cebu or Davao. 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gambling. It hurts me even more bother to depend on the multitude because gambling has affected some Candari: Impera- tends to invite tyranny. Certainly, Contemporary Asian of my closest friends. I hate seeing one of the ringing challenges that ‘Hapinoy’ Social and hearing what they have to go tive Change the modern-day society faces is to Enterpreneurship American Issues through. foster harmony among its members; Gambling is everywhere. We (Continued from page 1) without it, it would be impossible by Dr. Ofelia Dirige are constantly being bombarded by to achieve anything for the common (Continued from page 1) Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan a little saving for the rainy casino advertisements on billboards good. Disunity or factionalism in a MVI also provides loans for the Community Services. www.fi lamwellness.org and on television commercials. day. community could dissipate avail- Because of our diverse back- sari-sari store owners through its Casinos often advertise their buffets able energies and resources that fi nancing arm, the Center for Agricul- and use that to draw people to their grounds, we Filipinos in America could otherwise be applied to the have successfully established ture and Rural Development (CARD). casino because once the people are tasks of uplifting the socioeconomic We are told that CARD has already inside, even if it’s just for the buffet, societies of social, cultural, scien- conditions of the people. For the sig- tifi c, professional and humanitarian extended loans to some 1.3 million On Gambling they will also most likely play. nifi cant time I spent with civic and borrowers so far and that, of this There’s also that thrill that comes organizations scattered throughout social organizations in San Diego every nook and cranny of this coun- number, a near-perfect 99.7 percent with gambling. People keep playing and Filipino doctors in America, I have repaid their loans. by Vic Anton, because they know that try. These are accomplished, fi rst had entertained the impression that because of our common roots, the “There’s no greater proof than this, guest writer they have a chance of among the Filipinos living in North that the poor and the ordinary folks winning and hitting the Filipino blood fl owing vibrantly in America, only a few still possess our veins and secondly, because of highly value their credibility and are ASIAN460 jackpot. However, they the credibility, spirit and the will truly credit-worthy,” says Bam. could be winning at one our ability to attain some measures for unity. The dream still remained of success and prestige in this land The Hapinoy Community Store Pro- moment, but then begin elusive. We witness Inaugural Ball gram is now undertaking a nationwide don’t gamble. I just feel to lose the next. When of freedom and opportunity. Despite and Recognition Night in Fil-Am the many years of living in this expansion drive in cooperation with there are better ways for they’re losing, they want organizations with the theme, local government units, NGOs and me to spend my time. to keep playing until they country, so far away from the Philip- “Unity-Pagkakaisa” which means pines, we are and always will be other social entrepreneur groups. The I win their money back “Unity-Oneness”. Philippine Faire Department of Social Welfare and De- Gambling would distract which sometimes isn’t the Filipinos. We love our mother coun- had its theme, “Ginintuang Layunin- me from the most important try. We want peace and we value the velopment (DSWD) and the Depart- case and they leave the Pagkakaisa,” which means, The ment of Labor and Employment have things in my life. I’d rather casino with a big defi cit. return of democracy. We are indeed Golden Principle is Unity. These are united in this belief. That is the expressed interest in the program and do something else like play they’re at the casino, they lose track I feel gambling contin- common charm that existed in com- are now in talks with the Hapinoy of time, staying longer than they ini- ues to be a problem because it isn’t reason why we say there is only one munities for almost twenty years and sports or hang out with my Filipino. Yet our unity, harmony, and people for possible partnerships. tially want to. One night can easily being addressed. Sometimes gam- has not stopped dreaming for unity. “We now have a membership of friends and family. Also, the carry on until well past dawn of the bling problems are even turned into progress in this country remain to be It had been an uphill battle on rough an elusive dream. How often do we more than 8,000 sari-sari store owners economy is tough right now next morning. jokes and people just laugh it off, and stormy seas for Filipinos in this and these are being serviced by the and it’s hard to fi nd a good I notice that people who are ad- never really thinking about how seri- see rifts in our leadership developing country in their dream for unity. This to a point of internecine confronta- more than 150 Hapinoy Community job. With my job as a nurs- dicted to gambling use the excuse ous their addiction may be. Families subject was talked about in Filipino Stores that MVI has set up throughout that gambling is the only way they and friends also may be afraid to tell tion between leaders. It is happen- American communities all over the ing assistant, I know the hard ing within our midst. It has been the country. The expansion drive is relieve stress. Truth is that they their loved one that they might have United States. It was in their agenda aimed at attaining our goal of estab- work it takes to earn money may be afraid to face the real world a gambling problem. proven time and time again that the for more than a quarter of a cen- multitude that does not condescend lishing a network of 100,000 small and I don’t want to risk it at and gambling is their way of getting tury, particularly for the “Third and retail outlets nationwide,” Bam said. away from the troubles and hard- itself to unity only reaps conclu- Fourth Wave” Filipino immigrants. the casino. sion, while the unity that does not ships that they’re going through. This theme appeared in editorials Bam and Mark had been awarded My family does not have a history However, choosing to gamble to and writings in various publications the Forum’s Schwab Foundation of gambling. My parents discourage forget about their worries may cause and was discussed in speeches and for Social Entrepreneurship as Asia me and my brother from gambling. even more worries in their life. To help stop this gambling in conversations, all expressing their Social Entrepreneurs of the Year for They point out the problems that Gamblers more often than not run problem from perpetuating, I will wishes and aspirations for unity. 2011. In Davos, Bam will join a panel some of my aunties and uncles have into fi nancial problems. Filipinos continue to fi ll my life with healthy When talking of unity, harmony and of experts from the business sec- due to gambling and constantly especially burden themselves with activities because I feel that people solidarity, we expressed them in tor, the academe and the health care show us how they don’t need to fi nancial issues because of the high will take notice. They will see how hyperbolic terms especially around industry who will share their experi- gamble to have a good time. I see lifestyle that most Filipinos try to beautiful my life is without gam- election time in our respective ences in innovative social transforma- them downstairs in the living room live despite their low income. I bling. This will hopefully open their associations. Often we delivered tion. just watching movies together and know some of my aunties and uncles eyes to their problem and seek help the subject in masterly oratory and Being a model undertaking in social they’re happy. have trouble paying their bills be- if needed. If I am invited to go to erudition to the point that it sounded entrepreneurship, it seems obvi- I don’t see many benefi ts from cause a lot of their money is lost to the casino, I would say no and sug- like a dream that seemed real in our ous that the Hapinoy Community gambling. I see mainly the hurt gambling. Some of them even had gest another activity such as going minds, yet at the same time are so Store Program fi ts quite well into the that gambling can cause to a person to borrow money from my parents. to the park or watching a movie. By far away and illusory like a mirage WEF’s theme of “The Great Transfor- and their family. People who are Until this day they haven’t paid my setting a good example, we can help on a hot desert. No matter how we mation: Shaping New Models” for its addicted to gambling often neglect parents back. our friends and families from the sweeten the language, the dreams 2012 Annual Meeting. their families. They don’t spend I feel that gambling is a big prob- Vic Anton, SDSU student problems of gambling and create a really never change year after year. The World Economic Forum is a lem in our community. Families are stronger Filipino-American com- enough time with them because (Continued on page 22) yearly gathering of leading think- they’re always at the casino. While being hurt and torn apart because of munity. ers that, for the past 40 years, “has provided an unrivalled platform for Rags to hold even more stuff such as the 30 year leaders from all walks of life to shape Jumper cables (you never know) old reel-to-reel tape recorder someone gave See a need (1-2 months) the global agenda at the start of the Oil me that needs to be repaired so when I get Recognize the need (2-3 weeks) year.” At Large... A few old car parts it repaired I can use to listen to old tapes of Accept that the need must be satisfi ed (10 The Forum is attended by the top A bicycle or two me when I was on radio (on the very remote days) personalities in the political, social Cases of water, soda and/or beer chance I still even have the things) Begin planning stages (1 month) and economic arenas of the world. Boxes of old (as opposed to at least some- Start plans (1 month) They include chief executives of the by Miles Beauchamp Nope, there’s more what newer) books although I have tossed Arrange necessary tools and or equipment Forum’s 1,000 partner and member some of those away. After all, why keep - including but not limited to garbage bags companies, heads of international organizations, pioneers in technol- Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the Beyond those things, a good number of a history book that stops before the entire (1 week) Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International garages have: western hemisphere was discovered? Get motivated (2-3 days) ogy, political leaders of the Group of University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. Skis Three tons of dust Get motivated (2-3 days) 20 (G20) nations and other relevant He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. Skateboards Really get motivated (4 days) countries, representatives from key Barbecue equipment Finally in most garages there might, Start work (uh oh, rain - see Weather stakeholder groups, social entrepre- Hibachis might, be room for a car or two. But have Channel) neurs, young global leaders, experts More tools you noticed how often people let a car that Start work (whoops soccer game - check representing the WEF’s Global Workin’ in the garage More paint cost them tens of thousands of dollars set out schedule) Agenda Council and media, spiritual Something fl ammable in the sun and rain while they put the stuff Start work and cultural leaders. Dusty boxes of tax, income and expense worth a whole lot less inside? It doesn’t Another indication of just how pres- in Architectural Digest but just how close to records make sense of course, but hey, we’re people So you can see that should I start immedi- tigious the World Economic Forum is It’s a garage! They’re not sup- reality is that for most of us? Boxes of other papers too important to – we don’t have to make sense. ately, there’s no way to fi nish before summer that attendance to its annual meetings posed to be clean The average garage for the average family throw away but forgotten about years ago – even using best case scenario numbers is strictly by invitation only. (whatever your defi nition of average may be) anyway Stop looking and start (and we know that never happens). So like There are actually two Filipinos How clean is your garage? That’s probably has at least some of these items: New(er) beach umbrella cleaning I said, I’m going to putter (it’s a thing dads invited to the Davos conference. The assuming you have a garage, of course. If Gardening tools Old(er) beach umbrella do) just as soon as I head to the garage and other one is Tony Meloto of Gawad you’re lucky – or smart – you might not have Old paint (a few cans still good but most Sand toys Back to the point of all this: I’ve been fi nd a soda and/or beer. It’s not too early to Kalinga, an organization that has won one and in that case you can simply read this dried up long ago) Equipment from basketball, softball, thinking about cleaning the garage but you start is it? global acclaim for its unique approach and make fun of your family and friends who Rope baseball, tennis, soccer, golf, bowling, or any can’t just rush into it. Certain steps and . of building homes for the poor, where do have one of the hated things. Snow toys left over from a weekend in the other sport someone at sometime in the fam- methods are required: the intended benefi ciaries and unpaid Here’s another question: how snow 12 years ago ily indulged in volunteers work together to build the clean is a garage supposed to be? Sure, we Tools (how many depend on how handy The means to a clean homes. see photos of spotless, near-empty garages the user pictures him or herself); many get And even more * * * unused Year 2011 ended with SM Founda- And fi nally, I imagine that at least a few tion inaugurating the 68th Felicidad garages have: T. Sy Wellness Center in Tarlac. ASIAN JOURNAL A partially dismantled car Felicidad T. Sy Wellness Centers are The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California A partially dismantled off road vehicle sprouting nationwide as centers for An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most widely A partially dismantled boat the elderly which SM builds for use circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! A jet ski or two or three (any one of which of senior citizens, centers for children, and hospices for the terminally ill. Genevieve Silverio may also be dismantled) Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. These facilities are found in Pampan- Publisher & Editor Managing Editor A hang glider An old trophy or two from childhood ga, Iloilo Lucena, Quezon City and Miles Beauchamp Santi Silverio Items tossed out when you redecorated but Davao City. Associate Editor Associate Publisher liked too much to throw away (even though Adding to its cap is SM Founda- Ashley Silverio you admitted that it might just be time to let tion’s recently opened Pediatric Assistant Editor the disco ball go) Hospice and Palliative Center in a special wing of the Lung Center of In Pursuit of Excellence Now for my big mess the Philippines. Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) The facility,, built through the initia- Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) My suppository – sorry, I meant reposi- tive of SM Foundation, Lung Center Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) tory - of the rarely used, often unneeded, and of the Philippines and Philippine Can- Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) generally forgotten items include: cer society, was inaugurated Novem- ber 29 last year. It is the fi rst and only The Asian Journal is published weekly and distrib- Some of the above plus government pediatric hospice and uted in all Asian communties in San Diego County. Dog leashes palliative care center in the country. Publication date is every Friday of the month. Adver- Located at the Lung Center of the tising deadline is Thursday prior to publication date at Old fi sh aquarium 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or information, Old fi sh aquarium equipment including Philippines, the center aims to call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available heater, pump, gravel, plastic plants, stones, improve the quality of life of child for $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not miniature skin diver to aerate the tank, and patients and their families facing responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and photo- more – so much more problems associated with life-threat- graphs but welcomes submissions. Entire content is Old plastic kid’s pool ening illnesses through the prevention © 2012 copyrighted material by Asian Journal. Materi- als in this publication may not be reproduced without Toys for the old plastic kid’s pool speciﬁ c permission from the publisher. Equipment for the new plastic kids pool (Continued on page 16) Twenty feet of fl oor to ceiling shelving

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Where from a temporary visit abroad.” For reentry permit. the LPR spends significant amounts of • Work Visas/Green Cards thru Employment this reason, it is possible that a return- The Board of Immigration Appeals time in his or her home country over the ing resident might be denied entry if provided guidance in determining course of several years, returning only • Family Visas deemed to have abandoned his or her whether an LPR is deemed to have after a brief annual visits on round-trip LPR status. To show that at the time abandoned his or her status as such. tickets both originating and terminating Student, Trainee, Tourist, Investors, Visas of departure, no abandonment of LPR The following factors are considered in the home country, even possession of • status was intended, it is best to apply relevant: the location of the alien’s residential property in the U.S., payment for a reentry permit. family ties, property holdings, and job; of U.S. taxes and U.S. family ties may • Reinstatement of Petition The LPR must file the application for whether the alien is returning to the NOT be sufficient to overcome a finding reentry while the LPR is in the United United States as a place of employment of abandonment of LPR status. • Deportation Defense States. It usually takes three months or business or as an actual home; the to process a reentry permit application. alien’s purpose in departing from the We welcome your feedback. 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American Law (SCAPAL), a nonprofi t 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at COPAO’s to vote would benefi t from the infor- Please RSVP by email to info@ law center, together with the Council offi ces, 832 “E” Avenue, National mation to be presented at this work- scapal.org or phooper@qhlawyers. of Philippine American Organizations City. The theme is “No Vote No shop. Fil Am community leaders and com or by calling (619) 477-4090 no (COPAO) have formed a new proj- Voice” which emphasizes the fact that activists are encouraged to attend and later than January 26th since seating is ect called Civic Education and Policy Filipino Americans who choose not to participate in discussions on nonparti- limited. Advocacy Network (CEPA Net) to vote denies them of having a say in our san strategies to strengthen the politi- organize, educate, and mobilize the democracy and, in particular, how to community on nonpartisan civic improve the Fil Am community. Some engagement, nonpartisan policy advo- of the topics to be discussed are data cacy, and nonpartisan leader develop- relating to Fil Am voting and strategies ment in public service. to increase voter registration and voter SCAPAL will be presenting a free, turnout in San Diego County. nonpartisan civic education workshop New citizens and those citizens 18 COPAO and SCAPAL Brainchild: The Civic Education and Advocacy Network (CEPA Net) Building on the success in redis- role in civic and nonpartisan public tricting at the State level, the Coun- policy issues in San Diego County. cil of Philippine American Organiza- Therefore, CEPA NET will work tions (COPAO) and the Southwest with the Filipino American com- Center of Asian Pacifi c American munity: Law (SCAPAL) are spearheading a • To increase civic and political project called Civic Education and participation of Filipino Americans Policy Advocacy Network (CEPA • To identify nonpartisan policy NET) for the Asian Pacifi c Islander issues important to the community (API) community in San Diego • To educate and promote lead- County. ership skills for civic and public Vision Statement: engagement CEPA Net – a community in unity • To identify common issues to to strengthen nonpartisan civic edu- collaborate with other API commu- cation and policy advocacy and to nity members increase leadership in public service • To foster collaboration with non in the API community. API allies and supporters Mission Statement: Goal for the Filipino American CEPA NET is a nonpartisan Community: network of API individuals and or- To develop a network of Filipino The Arts and Culture of Japan came alive dur- ganizations as well as supporters and American individuals and organiza- ing the Chula Vista Friends of Odawara Open allies of the API community who tions collaborating as a nonpartisan House at the Bonita Cultural Museum. Professor promote nonpartisan civic education united front to empower the Filipino Emetritus Terry Thomas, president of the Chula and policy advocacy to empower the American community in San Di- Vista Odawara Sister Cities Association, and the API community. ego County through civic education offi cers and members of the civic group hosted an CEPA NET respects the diverse and policy advocacy and leadership open house last Saturday, January 14, 2012 which cultural, ethnic, language and in public service. featured otedama lessons (beanbag jugglimg) geographic differences within and Objectives for the Filipino Ameri- by Aiko Hillman, a kimekomi Japanese doll ex- among the API community to ex- can Community: hibit by Chieko Campbell, and a Sooran Bushi press their differences and needs and • Conduct workshops: dance (fi sherman dance) by students from Morse encourages each group to identify � On civic education including High School) as taught by Toshiko Hasegawa. common issues which will unite the redistricting and the new political For more information, contact Terry Thomas at API community. districts, Voting Rights Act, voter 619.427.3181 or Ron Muraoka at 619.933.6400 Mission Statement for Filipino registration, get-out-the vote, American Community: Filipino language voting materials, Filipinos represent the largest bilingual poll workers, analyze data group of Asians in San Diego Coun- on Filipino Americans and elections. Follow Asian Journal on Twitter @asianjournal ty. There is a need for the Filipino community to develop a leadership (Continued on page 23) January 20-26, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 San Diego News Prime Healthcare Recognized as City’s Youth Con- Become A Literacy Tutor At The El Cajon Library Free First-Time Top 15 Health System in the Nation tests Encourage One in fi ve local residents can- mended by calling 888-466-0668 Homebuyer not read at the third-grade level, but walk-ins are welcome. A Ontario, Calif., Jan. 16, 2012 – Thom- and peer-reviewed methods, health sys- Long-Term “Wise lacking the literacy skills needed to six-month commitment is required, Workshops son Reuters, the world’s leading source tems may not apply or pay for consider- sign a form or fi ll out a bank deposit but tutoring times and locations of information, today recognized Prime ation in this study.” slip. 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Registration (Continued on page 16) saved more lives, caused fewer patient “They have put the West Coast on the their education, from elementary to for the tutor training is recom- complications, made fewer medical er- national map of quality patient care.” college, in wise water use, including rors, followed recommended standards The published study that is based on conservation and various ways to of care more closely, released patients Medicare data of 2009, 2010 and 2011 reuse water, such as recycling and San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hosts Second Half Marathon half a day sooner on average and scored takes into consideration 12 patient water purifi cation. Through art, these better on patient satisfaction surveys. care metrics. Prime Healthcare was the students help San Diegans make of three hours. Runners can get a 6 a.m. and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. “This prestigious recognition speaks largest system with thirteen hospitals New Course Route Offers wise water use an ethic that inspires Runners Vista Views of Park refund on their registration by rais- Shuttles that will return runners and volumes of Prime Healthcare’s com- compared to the peer group of two to long-term change in behaviors. ing $300 dollars in pledges for the spectators from the Safari Park to mitment to its core values of quality fi ve hospitals in the study, which un- There are no entry fees required to Animals, Raises Funds for tiger habitat. Westfi eld mall will run throughout and cost-effectiveness of health care derscores its system-wide implementa- enter any of these contests. Tiger Exhibit Each half marathon registration the day until 6 p.m. delivery, bending the cost curve in these tion and adherence to the best-practice Poster Contest includes admission to the Park on Secure, online registration for times of rapidly evolving healthcare guidelines of quality patient care. Open to all 1st through 6th graders One of the wildest half marathons the day of the race, a high- quality the half marathon and the post-run reform across the nation,” said Prem “Upon further analysis of the Thom- in the City of San Diego, Imperial on the racing circuit will be held at technical T-shirt and a virtual goodie breakfast is available at http://www. Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, Founder son Reuters research data, I am proud Beach and Coronado, the contest the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on bag; spectators can enter the Safari sandiegozoo/halfmarathon or a and Chairman of Prime Healthcare to note that Prime Healthcare excelled encourages entrants to create a May 6, 2012. Returning for its sec- Park on race day for the discounted registration form can be mailed by Services. even this elite group in the key patient poster focusing on the San Diegans ond year, the Safari Park Half Mara- rate of $20 (valid on race day only). calling 619-557-3915. Among 321 health systems, 2,194 care measures of mortality, patient safe- Waste No Water theme. In each thon offers runners the chance to All funds raised from the race The 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo hospitals and over 8 million patient ty, medical complications and CORE grade level, three winners citywide race through the scenic San Pasqual will go toward building a new tiger Safari Park (historically referred to discharges included in the study, Prime measures,” said Suzanne Richards, RN, will be selected, and there will be Valley, past vineyards, golf courses habitat at the Safari Park. Last year’s as Wild Animal Park) is operated by Healthcare was among those that had a Vice President of Clinical Operations, one winner overall in a new recycled and orange groves, and ending in the race raised $150,000 for the new the not-for-profi t San Diego Zoo and 24.4 percent lower mortality than was Prime Healthcare Services, who is also water category. These winning heart of the Safari Park surrounded exhibit and this year the Park has set includes a 900-acre native species expected, 14.5 percent fewer medi- a statistician. student artists will receive a U.S. by giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos and a goal to raise $200,000 for tigers. reserve. The organization focuses cal complications, 31.7 percent fewer Prime Healthcare hospitals that were Savings Bond and a Certifi cate of fl amingos. The design for the new tiger habitat on conservation and research work adverse patient safety incidents, the included in this study were Centinela Excellence. Winning posters will be The competitive half marathon includes places for the cats to climb around the globe, educates millions lowest readmission rates and higher Regional Medical Center, Chino Valley on display in the lobby of the City starts at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, May and swim and an area for guests of individuals a year about wildlife percentage of patients who reported Medical Center, Desert Valley Hospital, Administration Building, the San 6, in the parking lot of the Westfi eld to watch keepers working with the and maintains accredited horticul- having a better overall hospital experi- Encino Hospital Medical Center, Gar- Diego Watercolor Society’s Gallery, North County Mall, just off of the tigers. The exhibit will also explain tural, animal, library and photo col- ence than comparable hospitals. Prime den Grove Medical Center, Huntington and the San Diego County Fair’s I-15. Awards will be given to the top how tigers have become endangered lections. The Zoo also manages the Healthcare ranked higher than the other Beach Hospital, La Palma Intercom- “Kids Best Art Exhibit.” Winning three overall half-marathon fi nishers and what humans can do to help San Diego Zoo and the San Diego 21 health systems in California and the munity Hospital, Montclair Hospital posters will also be featured on the and the top three fi nishers in each their survival. Zoo Institute for Conservation Re- more than 30 other health systems on Medical Center, Paradise Valley Hos- City’s website and in the 2012 Water division. All marathon participants On race day, shuttles will transport search. The important conservation the West Coast. pital, San Dimas Community Hospital, Conservation Calendar, which is will receive a fi nisher medal and spectators to the Safari Park between and science work of these entities “Selection for the 15 Top Health Shasta Regional Medical Center, Sher- circulated throughout the city during discounts to local attractions such as 6 and 6:20 a.m. for special activi- is supported in part by The Founda- Systems award is based solely on man Oaks Hospital and West Anaheim the year. The deadline to submit a LEGOLAND and Old Town Trolley ties while they wait for friends and tion of the Zoological Society of San unbiased statistical results,” said Jean Medical Center. poster is March 30, 2012. Tours. family running the race to enter Park Diego. Chenoweth, senior vice president of Film Contest The 13.1-mile course is limited grounds. All roads to the Safari Park performance improvement at Thomson Open to 11th and 12th graders and to 3,500 runners and has a time limit will be closed to traffi c starting at Reuters. “Because we rely on objective Follow @asianjournal (Continued on page 10) measurement derived from public data on Twitter EVELYN SALAZAR D.D.S. FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

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Rogelio Karagdag , Jr. is previously already determined that licensed to practice law in both Cal- Phil - Am Oscar and Betsy’s marriage is bona ifornia and the Philippines. He prac- fide. That determination was done tices immigration law in San Diego Bill’s Corner when Oscar adjusted his status and and has continuously been a trial was granted a green card based on and appellate attorney in the Philip- Law 101 his marriage to Betsy. After satisfy- pines since 1989. He travels between by Bill Labestre, MBA by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. San Diego and Manila. His office Member, State Bar of California & ing the other strict requirements of Integrated Bar of the Philippines the USCIS and the National Visa address is located at 10717 Camino Read Bill Labestre’s previous articles by visiting our website at Center, all the petitions were ap- Ruiz, Suite 131, San Diego, CA www.asianjournalusa.com Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- proved and processed, and it is only 92126. He also has an office in the journalusa.com the embassy interview that is left to Philippines at 1240 Apacible Street, be done. Paco, Manila, Philippines 1007, with telephone numbers (632)522- Retirement Dream Relatives Received Notice Although the interview notice 1199 and (632)526-0326. Please call usually gets delivered ahead of time, (858)348-7475/(858)536-4292 or Sooner or later we have to retire At least Filipino immigrants have After Interview Date it sometimes happens that it arrives email him at rkaragdag@attyim- from our selected jobs or careers. one more option. We can spend our late. The normal procedure is for migration.com. He speaks Tagalog The big question is, can you afford retirement years in the Philippines the National Visa Center to send an fluently. Articles written in this to do so? Have you saved enough and go back to where we came from. e received a frantic despite her willingness to care for email to the petitioner, attaching the column are not legal advice but are money during your working years Do you really believe it can work telephone call from them, is already old and sickly. The interview notice and instructions. It hypotheticals intended as general, to maintain your lifestyle? Are you for you after residing in the U.S. sooner the kids go to America, the is followed by a hard copy sent to non-specific legal information. a client. Let’s call willing to downgrade? What would for many years? What about your W sooner they will be much safer. the beneficiary in the Philippines. Readers must seek legal consultation you do with your free time? Where kids and grandchildren? Have you him Oscar. His aunt called Often, the email is sent, but the pe- before taking any legal steps. do you plan to spend your golden considered your age and physical that she had just received the titioner fails to read it, and then the years? or medical condition? How about interview notice from the hard copy arrives late to the benefi- Yes, there are too many questions your relatives, your friends and new ciary because, unfortunately, we do U.S. Embassy, ten days after to answer and various scenarios to neighbors? Do you believe they will not have an efficient postal service Pinoy Grade 6 student figure out. How about your health leave you alone to enjoy you retire- the date set for the interview. in the Philippines. and that of your spouse? Are you ment years? They had been waiting for the rules world Math com- still excited to come to work and You may consider a trial retire- interview since last month and Anyway, it should not be a big not stressed out? Maybe your cur- ment in a place of your dream for a problem. All the beneficiary needs were naturally both frustrated rent financial status is a mess which whole year. You can just rent a house to do is to call the U.S. Embassy call petition in China will prevent you from retiring as so if you don’t like it, you can pack and worried that they had center number (982-5555) and re- planned. your bags and leave. missed it. quest for another interview date. The Well, one thing about being old There are people who have next date could be several weeks is that you realized what mistakes enjoyed their retirement years in the We understand Oscar’s agita- yet, owing to the large number of you’ve done in the past. There are Philippines. Everybody is different, tion. He has been waiting for his cases. Besides, the children have to just too many what ifs. Some events so you can always try and check it four children to reunite with him in Actually, it was Betsy, whom undergo a medical examination at that happened were never planned. for yourself. America. He is worried about their Oscar eventually met and married, the St. Luke’s clinic (usually two Other times, you failed to follow Life can be funny and crazy condition because their mother, his who petitioned for the kids as her weeks before the interview date), so your plan or you never listened to sometimes. When we were young, ex-wife, had abandoned them. The stepchildren. We did not encounter the scheduler has to also take this your gut instinct. Do you have time we could hardly wait to come to kids are in the care of his aunt who, much problem getting the petitions into consideration. to fix them or recover what you lost? America and fulfill our dreams. As Farrel Eldrian Wu We can only wish we knew then we get older, we are eager to come what we know now. Somebody back to the native land. Now, we re- The Good Balita, 11/7/2011 -- An could have guided us or we should alized that the fresh air, fresh fruits, 11-year-old Filipino boy defeated have listened carefully when we fresh vegetables and fresh seafood 191 students from all over the world were young. A few of us did the are not bad after all. Maybe, it was to emerge as the individual champi- right thing and fortunate to avoid the simple life that we really missed. on in the four-day World Mathemat- major disasters in life. They stuck to My wife and I plan to spend ics Team Championship (WMTC), their plans and could retire comfort- some of our retirement years in the which concluded here Sunday. ably on time. Philippines too. Most likely it will The individual feat of Farrel By the time we are 60 years old, be in a place not far from a large air- Eldrian Wu, a Grade 6 pupil of the we should be debt free. Your home port, a decent medical facility, large MGC New Life Christian Academy mortgage should be paid for before shopping malls (for the wife) and in Taguig City, was the “icing on the you retire. If you are still in good with plenty of expats to socialize cake” for the Philippines as its pri- health, you could wait for the right with. We will keep San Diego as our mary school team wound up second age to claim social security benefits. home base and other Asian countries place over all in the contests held You don’t even have to withdraw our travel destinations. Oh yes!!! from November 2-6. money from your retirement funds OLD is GOOD so try to stay healthy Wu bested competitors from dif- in lump sum. my friends. ferent countries, including the US and China, to win the gold medal in the primary division individual into hydration stations that will be contest held at the Jiuhua Resort and City’s Youth Con- installed on the UCSD campus. Convention Center, here. Hydration stations, similar to water “I dedicate this award to the glory tests Encourage fountains, are designed to fill upright of God and to the Philippines,” Wu reusable water containers, such as a said after the awarding ceremony Long-Term “Wise thermos or jug. By seeing and using presided over by Quan Lam from the these stations, people can spread University of California-Berkeley the message of conserving water and Zhou Guozhen, co-chairmen of Water-Use” Ethic and also reduce plastic bottle waste. the WMTC executive committee. There will be six winning designs, The 47-member Philippine delega- which will be implemented around tion broke into loud applause and (Continued from page 9) the stations and include a plaque cheers as the names of the Filipino with your name on it. Entries must students were announced as winners. college students throughout the City be postmarked by January 20, 2012. Besides Wu, two other primary of San Diego, Imperial Beach and Additional Contest Information school pupils won gold in the Coronado, this contest challenges For more information about the entrants to create a 30-second film Annual Poster and Film Contests, (Continued on page 22) that focuses on the San Diegans as well as entry forms, visit www. Waste No Water theme, which wastenowater.org. Please feel free encourages wise water use, con- to call the poster and film contest servation and water reuse, and also coordinator, Rebekah Hook, at (619) includes one of these messages: 232-2112 ext. 104. a) Create a sustainable world by For more information on the hy- “wasting no water.” dration station contest, send emails b) Plant native or California- to [email protected]. Or go to Friendly® plants. this link: http://www.sandiego.gov/ c) Show how water conservation is water/pdf/conservation/pophydra- important to San Diego’s economy. tion.pdf The City of San Diego’s Water The panel of judges is comprised Conservation Program reduces water of television and film industry demand through promoting or pro- professionals, including Beth Ac- viding incentives for the installation comando of KPBS, Cathy Anderson, of hardware that provides permanent former long-time CEO of the San water savings, and by providing Diego Film Commission, Rick Bol- services and information to help linger of CityTV, Lisa Franek of the San Diegans make better decisions San Diego Latino Film Festival and about water use. For more infor- Larry Zeigler of BestFest America mation about Water Conservation, Film Festival. The finalists’ films visit www.wastenowater.org or call and the winning film will be an- (619) 515-3500. Complementary nounced and shown at a “Red Carpet programs that support wise water Premiere” at Reuben H. Fleet Sci- use through water reuse include the ence Center’s IMAX Dome and also City’s Recycled Water Program and featured on the City of San Diego’s the Water Purification Demonstra- website and Facebook page. For the tion Project. For more information grand prize, the winning film will be on those programs, contact (619) shown in select movie theaters this 533-7572 or visit www.sandiego. summer. Deadline for entries is April gov/water/recycled or www.purewa- 6, 2012. tersd.org. Hydration Station Design Com- petition Asian Journal San Diego The City of San Diego has devel- Digital Edition oped a regional partnership with colleges and universities to promote 889,145 reads conservation and environmental sus- on scribd.com/ tainability, one of which includes the asianjournal University of California, San Diego (UCSD). The City of San Diego Follow @asianjournal is supporting UCSD’s Hydration on Twitter. Station Design Competition hosted Facebook at by their Engineers for a Sustain- www.facebook.com/ able World organization. Open to asianjournal or children ages 10 -15 who attend a asianjournal.sandiego San Diego County Middle School, Email this contest challenges students to [email protected] create an attractive and eye-catching to subscribe to design that will be incorporated our e-blast. January 20-26, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Spiritual Life

turning back and no wavering. The leaving the seminary. If the Lord mission takes priority over anything had been patient with His disciples, Lower Your else, including love of family and He has been and still is more than valued profession. patient with me. As always the Lord Balintataw is persistent and He wins all the Nets I HAVE TURNED 73 YEARS times. Even now, after 45 years in by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez OLD THIS JANUARY. Praise God! the priesthood, my response needs I am grateful for the blessing of a purifi cation so that the Lord, the Pot- Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- long life. But I am more blessed ter, could continue molding me, the at www.asianjournalusa.com ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com a hundredfold for the gift of the clay, according to His desire. priesthood. I was ordained at the The Cross is not just made up of Immaculate Conception Cathedral vertical, but also of horizontal beam, of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines so the response to the Lord’s call Bayad Na (1) The Priest: Spiritual on December 17, 1966. I celebrated (vertical) is not possible without the my 45th year as priest last Decem- prayers and love of family, friends, and Human ber and God willing I am looking and community (horizontal). Both – forward for more years as worker in the Lord’s call and the prayers and Ilang buwan na lamang at si Manuel ay tapos na Joke of the week: A priest was his teaching: time is short and that His vineyard. support of others - are indispens- sa kanyang pag-aaral at sa kursong kinukuha quite depressed when he went to a Christians have already lived a heav- Responding as priest to the call of able elements of a fruitful ministry subalit laging dala siya ng kanyang mga paa psychiatrist, who, after some ques- enly existence and should not waste Jesus to follow Him is not easy. The and mission. The key aspect of this sa tindahan ng kotse tuwing papauwi na siya. tions, told him, “Father, you need a their energies in worldly affairs. In apostles and early disciples of Jesus call is that it starts with the Lord, complete change of scenery. How heaven there is no need for marriage. did not also fi nd the journey with keeps going through the Lord, and about dressing in some old clothes, Because of this some Corinthians in Him all rosy and sweet. There were goes back to the Lord, because He Sa tuwing daraan sa malaking tindahan ng kotse going down to Bill’s Tavern, and their extremist views even consid- times when they questioned Him is and must always be the raison halos ay 'di kumukurap sa sasakyang minimithi having a drink or two?” The padre ered marriage as sinful. Paul argued about his decision to go to Jerusa- d’être of one’s vocation. The Lord ito ang kanyang nanaising sa ama'y ipabili took his advice. As he sat at table a that marriage cannot be avoided just lem in spite of the threat to His life. is the Alpha and Omega, the origin kung siya ay makatapos at balaking magsarili. sexy waitress dressed in a stunning because one is a Christian. Gospel: Not all of them stayed with Jesus and summit of one’s mission. It is outfi t came up to him and asked, Mark 1: 14-20. Jesus’ words are so during His dark nights and trials said that the Missionary Sisters of At natitiyak naman n'ya na kaya ito ng ama “What can I give you, Father?” Sur- effective that they produced what before Pontius Pilate; they could not Charity (members of the congrega- at sigurado siyang ibibigay ito sa kanya prised, the priest asked, “How did they signifi ed. When He said to the watch with Him even for one hour tion founded by Blessed Teresa of wala na rin siyang anupamang hihilinging iba you know I am a priest?” “Father, brothers, Simon and Andrew, James during his agonizing moments at Calcutta) start their daily apostolate don’t you recognize me?” declared and John, “Come and follow me,” the Garden of Olives, and when He with a visit to the Blessed Sacrament maliban sa kinasasabikang kotseng kulay pula. the waitress. “I’m Sister Susanna, they immediately left their work to was dying only one apostle stood and end it with Eucharistic adora- I teach in your school. I go to the follow Him. For Mark, journey with beneath the Cross. But even though tion. Though the prayers of family At nang sumapit na ang araw na pinakahihintay same psychiatrist.” Jesus is like the swing of a pendu- those men did show their true form and community are essential for the sa isipa'y naglalaro kotseng kinasasabikan lum, from life-giving exhilaration as weak and vulnerable human be- priest to ministry in persona Christi ng umagang siya'y ipinatawag sa kasambahay Scriptures: First reading: Jonah 3: to confusion, from overwhelming ings, yet they remained steadfast in (in the person of Christ), they are ng amang sabik din naman sa tinamong tagumpay. 1-5, 10. Unlike Moses who objected power to powerlessness. their love for Him. And the Good meant to support that mission and to God’s fi ve calls before he posi- not to replace it. At the same time, Lord who knows the deep recesses Walang pagsidlan ng saya, ama'y hinagkan ang anak tively responded, Jonah answered of man’s heart fully understands and the Lord’s call is joined with the the call far more readily. Accord- patiently supports those apostles and prayers and support of family and at buong pagmamalaking sa anak kanyang binigkas ing to archaeologists, Nineveh, the disciples with His love and bound- friends. na 'di siya nagkamali sa mga ipinamalas ancient city on the left bank of the less grace. God’s transforming grace ngayon tapos na ito, siya ay nagpapasalamat. Tigris River, across from the modern coupled with the love of the apostles Dear readers of this column: please Mosul, had been the site where they to follow Jesus at all cost made pos- join me in thanking the Lord for the found historical treasures: sculptures sible for them to respond persever- gift of the priesthood and for good from the palaces of Sennacherib, ingly to the call, “Come and follow health: ©2012 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. Esarhadon, and Asurbanipal and its me.” extensive library. This story has no My journey as a priest is not easy Dear God, About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Filipino Language Teacher at moderation. For example, Nineveh too. The initial call to enter the Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. was enormously a large city, but Reﬂ ections: Though Mark left seminary was not that exalted – to You whose fullness fi lls my chalice it would take for someone at least out lots of details in narrating the proclaim the Gospel. My motive With every blessing and grace And for the ups and downs of life And for Your serene, this settled three days to go through it; and but call of Jesus to the brothers, Simon to study in the seminary was more I give You thanks for every gift I praise You for the future glory peace Jonah had gone out only a single and Andrew, as well as to James and mundane – a chance to have an The bitter and the sweet And for the present trials, Which I fully embrace. Amen. day, and the people repented. The John, yet their prompt response to education at the metropolis. But of I praise You for the empty street I thank You for the wings of love story’s lack of moderation seems to the call exhibits the urgency of the course, just as the apostles and the And for the lonely alleys Which give me with cross to bear *** convey the urgency of conversion mission. The mission of proclaiming disciples’ initial motive to follow Je- For all the benefi ts You have And for the dark clouds which Quotation of the week: “The and God’s subsequent compassion. God’s kingdom cannot wait. Anyone sus had been purifi ed and cleansed, bestowed drove furnace of purifi cation for the priest Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7: who is called should waste no time so was mine. There were times when And all Your gifts denied Me to hide in Your embrace in active ministry is charity for other 29-31. Paul’s thinking infl uenced and give no excuses. There is no I thought of giving up the call and I thank You for my smiles and I bless you for the glad increase men.” Thomas Merton. tears And for the sad decrease Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com January 20-26, 2012 January 20-26, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Entertainment

raw ang paninira na ginagawa ni na lang kitang magpa-drugtest tay- kungdi busy sila sa kanya-kanya MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA Mr. Puno kay Willie , kesyo wala na- ong dalawa, hindi ako naniniwala nilang kausap at kasama. TIWALA SA ASIAN JOURNAL Showbiz man daw itong boses nagpupumilit na gumagamit ka nito pero hina- !!!Maraming salamat po sa tiwala maging singer, hindi magaling na Tv hamon kita magpa-drugtest,tayong Marami nga nagsasabi na nasa Asian Journal ng mga advertisers host at karamihan ng joke nito ay dalawa,”pagwawakas pa ni Cristy pakaganda pa rin ni Dawn at natural namin.Nangunguna na po rito, na Watcher ginaya lang daw sa kanya. Fermin. daw talaga ang beauty nito, hindi more than 6 months na nasa amin retokada.Ang tanong ngayon payag ang ad ng” Ida’s Hair & Nails” na by Ogie Cruz Samantalang nung wala pa ito Tanggapin kaya ni Rico ang ba naman si Gretchen na makipag- matatagpuan sa 3100 E. 8th St. Read Ogie Cruz’s previous articles by visiting our website sa ‘Happy Yepee…’ lagi raw ang hamon na ito ni Cristy Fermin? bati kay Dawn o gumawa ng isang National City , siempre sa pan- at www.asianjournalusa.com singer sa dressing room ni Willie teleserye sa dating nakaintrigahan gunguna ni Ms. Ida at naghahanda at channel 2 naman ang binabana- GRETCHEN AT DAWN NAIS niya noon? muli sila sa mga susunod na araw tan nito.Ngayon nandyan na raw PAGSAMAHIN SA ISANG ng bagong ads nila para sa Asian Cristy, Hinamon Si Rico Para si Rico sa nasabing show puro pa- TELESERYE NG DOS !!!Kung na- Maganda yan kung magkakasama Journal.Maraming salamat po Ms. ninira naman ang ginagawa nito kay tatandaan nyo nagkaroon ng intriga ang dalawa sa isang teleserye,tiyak Ida, at aabangan namin ang inyong Willie,samantalang si Mr. Wowowee noon between Gretchen at Dawn, aabangan ‘yan ng maraming pagbabalik sa aming newspaper. Magpa-drugtest !!! wala namang masamang sinasabi maraming pinakawalang salita si manonood pero may tanong kami sa huwag raw pangunahan ang kasa kanya, pagtatanggol pa ni Cristy Ms. Berretto laban kay Dawn pero inyo.Sino sa palagay nyo ang mas Maraming salamat din sa tiwala By Ogie Cruz nilang istasyon kung anuman ang Fermin. tahimik lang si Ms. Zulueta at ayaw maganda sa picture nilang dalawa si ng “Amy & Rizza’s Salon Spa n Sk- disisyon ng channel 2 sa nasabing pumatol. Gretchen Barretto at Dawn Zulueta? inCare” na matatagpuan malapit sa Lantarang hinamon ni Cristy show at bakit pilit binabangga Kesyo atupagin raw ng singer Pwes, ibubulong na lang namin sa aming office ng Asian Journal,550 E. Fermin si Rico J. Puno na magpa- sila sa ‘Showtime ‘ ni Vice Ganda, ang paninira ng talikuran sa natur- Ngayon na pareho na sila nasa inyo. 8th St. National City.Kahit bagong drugtest silang dalawa pinag-aaway in ang Tv host(Willie) at pang-aaway kapamilya network,si Dawn para sa pasok palang ang ads sa amin, dahil sa pang-aaway other word. PIOLO PASCUAL TANGGAPIN sana’y magtagal kayo sa amin. nito sa kanya ng na- PA KAYA NG MANONOOD? Ang turang singer/Tv host . Sabi nga ni dami ngayong projects si Piolo Invited nga kami ni Ms.Amy para Ms.Fermin, kesyo Pascual sa channel 2 at full support sa binyag ng kanyang apo sa Janu- Nagsimula ang lahat sa awayin raw siya talaga ang ABS-CBN sa mga bago ary 22, basta more power sa inyong ng tungkol sa balitang ng naturang singer, niyang gagawin ipalalabas na pro- salon spa & skin care business. matatanggal na raw at hinamon na lang grama at pati movie na gagawin. Sa bilang na ang araw ng niya itong magpa- internet kasi nandun pa rin at hang- Ikatlo si Ms. Nena na first time ‘Happy Yipee Yehey’ drugtest silang gang ngayon pinaglalaruan pa rin naming nakilala na , nag-promise sa kapamilya network, dalawa.Bilang ang Piolo. Kaya ang tanong ngayon, nga siya sa amin sa mga susunod na isinulat naman ni kaibigan ni Willie makabawi pa kaya ang aktor dahil na buwan , tiyak na daw ang Dolly Anne Carvajal Revillame si Ate sa intrigang break-up issue niya with paglagay niya ng ad sa aming sa isang Newspaper. Cristy, ipinagta- Kc Concepcion o tanggapin pa kaya Asian Journal ng kanya ring salon tanggol lang niya ito kay Rico dahil ng manonood si Piolo Pascual?Hindi business,ofcourse sa National City Pero ang balitang ‘yun ay hindi sa paninira nito sa nasabing host ng kaya nasira ang imahen nito at ang place niya. nagkatotoo, at sabi pa nga ni Rico ‘Will Time Bigtime’.Kung anu-anu nawalan ng gana ang mga nagpa- pantasya sa kanyang mala-Adonis Maraming salamat po sa tiwala. na pangangatawan, nagtatanong lang kami?

Piolo Pascual and Cario Agassi

sa kanya,bakit hindi na lang daw ‘Walang Hanggan’ at si Gretchen pansinin ni Rico ang anak niya sa naman ay sa ‘Alta’ bakit daw hindi isang singer, na isa ng dalagita sa pagsamahin ang dalawa para sa ngayon.Kahit pasko raw last year, isang teleserye.Tutal daw nagsalita ni hindi man lang daw tinawagan na si Dawn na open ito para maki- ito ni Rico to think na wala naman pagbati kay sa kapatid ni Clau- daw ibinibigay na financial support dine Barretto at willing naman ito ito magmula pa noon kahit tawag makasama sa isang teleserye basta sa anak sa telepono hindi man lang kailangan magkabati muna sila nagawa ito ni Rico , bulaslas pa ni ni Gretchen bago ang pagsasama Ms. Cristy Fermin.Kungbaga pina- nilang dalawa. babayaan raw ni Rico ang kanyang anak sa isang singer na sumikat Nagkita na pala ang dalawa sa noon. isang showbiz event pero hindi sila Ms. Ida, Ms. Amy and Ms. Nena Gretchen Barreto and Dawn Zulueta nagkaroon ng chance na magkausap, “Kesyo awayin mo ako, hamunin hindi naman daw sila nag-isnaban

IW Group RG 80518 80518_L10 12.19.11 Newsprint 85 Page 14 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com January 20-26, 2012 over their head. Whereas stealing from the coffers of the government Daily Meditation: Fantasy Land, was once normal, if not acceptable, offi cials found it impossible to do so Trusting the Catcher now. Every government transaction a novel was being scrutinized. Even the pur- Trust is the basis of life. Without chases of minor offi ce supplies like trust, no human being can live. by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. paper clips were looked into to see if Trapeze artists offer a beautiful overpricing was involved. Govern- image of this. Flyers have to trust Read the series by Sim Silverio on www.asianjournalusa. ment positions were becoming unap- their catchers. They can do the com pealing to corrupt politicians. It was most spectacular doubles, triples, or hard work with low pay, and with quadruples, but what fi nally makes Fantasy Land, Chapter 20 the threat of prosecution for any their performance spectacular are the corrupt practices, these jobs were catchers who are there for them at “Miracles” In the Sin City (Part III) no longer lucrative. How could they the right time in the right place. A Compromise on Corruption recover the millions of pesos they spent in their campaign, they asked Much of our lives is fl ying. It is ary Shapiro, Chairman of in the Philippines Franklin’s eBook- themselves. In the end, only the FANTASY LAND | Chapter 19, A Game of Chicken -- By Simeon G. wonderful to fl y in the air free as the Consumer Electronics Man that later became Amazon’s Kin- good and idealistic people would run a bird, but when God isn’t there dle, we also got involved in creating Silverio, Jr., Publisher & Editor, Asian Journal San Diego, The Original and Association (CEA) aptly First Asian Journal in America for public offi ce, the ones who really to catch us, all our fl ying comes contents which we termed “Library in wanted to reform the government G to nothing. Let’s trust in the Great described it “the glorious apex of Your Pocket”. One important feature Chapter 20 with putting away the guilty ones, and were not after money or power. Catcher. innovation.” was not just to store eBooks and/or for Nolasco gathered suffi cient evi- Slowly, everyone could see the light. eLibraries including audio and video n the game of chicken, dence to prove their guilt. They were As expected, the prosecuted cried Text excerpts taken from Bread for the fi les in large volumes in pocketable also able to partially recover the Yes, the 2012 International Consum- President Lino Majeras foul. But what could they do? The Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 er Electronics Show (CES) indeed, or portable devices but, more impor- hidden loot these elected criminals evidence was strong against them. HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture tantly, to be able to search and retrieve blinked. It was simply had tucked away abroad as a result “is more than a business event. It is I They could not explain away their from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, source for inspiration, hope, optimism speedily any of the contents offl ine. impractical to be idealistic of the new money laundering treaties guilt by saying that others, like and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd It is your personal or professional Majeras had entered into with many that innovation will improve the hu- and prosecute his allies, which Majeras’ supporters, were doing and Doubleday & Co. Inc. man condition,” Shapiro continued. private and secure library accessible his chief prosecutor Pablo the same. They were responsible Seated at the front row as a cre- and available only to you and in your for their own sins. Their cases had dentialed member of the Press, I was device without having to go to the Nolasco doggedly wanted.“I nothing to do with the sins of others. cannot fulfi ll our mission of eradi- lucky to watch and listen to the head Internet or the Cloud. Majeras stood pat with his decision change of attitude among the people of the association who has led, year The answer in previous years was a cating corruption, for I will surely and turned a deaf ear to criticisms. of Fantasyland. They wanted to help be impeached. I will lose my power after year, the effective and effi cient resounding NO. Even Google’s An- His allies realized the presidential their friend Lino Majeras eliminate management of a show that became droid did not have the feature. Neither to reform our government,” he told predicament and knew they could graft and corruption for good. They Nolasco. “the cause of innovation”. did the Windows Mobile phones. In a not be protected for long; thus, they wanted to use the government’s It is a cause closely linked to the meeting that included MAC experts, “But what about our election started to keep their noses clean. resources to do so. And the only promise to eliminate graft? Pag wa- health and growth of the global enthusiasts and “geniuses”, the latter’s way for them to do so was for Max economy that has been pummeled answer to the same question was NO. lang kurap, walang mahirap (If there PHILANTROPIST MAX DULL- Dullesco to run for public offi ce and are no corrupt offi cials, there are by crisis after crisis, both natural and I was not really surprised because I ESCO and his Hollywood actress be in charge of the dispensation of manmade. use and could not leave home without no poor), remember?” the idealistic wife Jennifer continued to pursue government resources. – AJ subordinate asked. It is innovation that promoted and my iPad. I was just wondering if they their charities. They had made a accelerated the cause of democracy knew of any application that could do “All we can do is partially fulfi ll single town a shining example of (To be continued) it,” the president answered. “But in many countries such as those in it. Still negative. what could be. They built modern the Middle East and Africa where This year, it is different. The Win- to completely eliminate corruption school buildings and health centers, (Editor’s Note: To read the previ- without the support of our allies, dictators reigned for decades. It is dows 7 and, of course, the Windows playgrounds and gyms that housed ous and weekly installments of this innovation that saved lives in times of 8 Tablets tell me a great story. The especially since we would be pros- basketball, volleyball and tennis series, visit www.asianjournalusa. ecuting them, is not realistic. Maybe natural disasters such as the tsunamis, powerful Windows 7/8 embedded in countries. courts, and track and fi eld ovals for com. Once there, click the “Editori- Windows Tablets would allow the sometime, somehow, somebody will But the critics and the opposition earthquakes, typhoons and the like. baseball and soccer games. They als” heading, then click “Fantasy Innovation creates jobs, adds earn- downloading of ALL Windows ap- pick up the cudgels and completely noticed the selective prosecution. provided employment opportunities Land by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr.” clean up the government. But it will ings, informs and educates people, en- plications so useful to the Enterprise, “Why only his enemies?” they to the poor with free medical clinics. title to see the list of all previous the Professional and to every Tom, not be me, not in this democratic asked. “Why not also his support- tertains and makes them healthier and They had all the money needed to chapters of the series. Click the title allows them to enjoy the conveniences Ben, Juan and Maria. Obviously, this form of government, not when I ers?” fi nance those projects, as the liveli- of the chapter you want to read and need the support of the other elected brought about by new electronic includes the Google Desktop offl ine Majeras could not offer a convinc- hood opportunities they provided the article will appear.) search engine added to built-in Win- offi cials.” ing answer. All he could do was stay products. generated revenues and profi ts, At the show, I met a lot of bloggers, dows offl ine search function and Bing. “Then why don’t we select people quiet and let the nagging question be which offset their expenses. But without skeletons in the closet and electronics engineers, and IT Profes- Ironically, Google’s Android Tablet aired repeatedly. Even his supporters the Dullesco couple wanted more. still does not allow the downloading elect them to Congress?” in the press started echoing the same sionals; buyers and resellers; software, They knew they could not do this Apps and content developers; and of the Google Desktop search engine. “I don’t know if we can do that. refrain. All Majeras’ people could do forever. Although they had a lot of We still do not have the complete of course, small and big companies Another functionality of the Win- was parrot the offi cial and accept- resources, they might run out if they dows 7/8 Tablets which trumps the support of the people. We must fi rst able party line: “We will prosecute unveiling and exhibiting their new wanted to implement their projects gadgets, mobile apps and other inven- iPad is the expansion of memory size prove ourselves. In the meantime, the guilty parties, no matter what in the entire country. They wanted a let us do it one at a time. We will tions. by connecting USB and SD cards as their party affi liations are. Let the well as external hard drives. Windows prosecute those who are not our sup- chips fall in their place.” The International CES has always porters and have sinned. Let us just been a showcase of Android-based is able to index all of them and, there- pray that God will eventually show and Windows-based products and fore, allows the user to search what- As time passed, the promise was ever contents he stored for retrieval. us the way of completely eliminat- never fulfi lled. Only the non-allies technologies as supported by Intel, ing graft.” Qualcomm, NVDIA; Manufacturers Do you know what this means? were continued to be prosecuted and Letters to the Editor When we convert text fi les or docu- convicted. Some started to doubt the and Original Equipment Manufactur- With those fi nal words, Nolasco ers (OEMs) such as Samsung, HTC, ments into the eBook format, we are sincerity of Majeras’ anti-corruption Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- able to put about 1000 pages per understood he could do noting but campaign, though they could not Motorola, Fugitsu and Nokia; net- accede. He completely agreed with journalusa.com works such as AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, megabyte (MB) or 1 million pages per deny the fact that the continued gigabyte (GB). Suppose we have 1 the logic of Majeras’ rationale. He conviction of the non-allies was and T-Mobile for the United States, himself believed that completely It’s More Funny in the Philippines and those of other countries. terabyte (TB) or more storage/memory doing the country a lot of good. capacity? Compute! eliminating corruption without the A lot of stolen loot was returned Apple will have its MACWORLD/ support of Majeras’ allies would be AS THE BAMBOOS SWAY by Rudy D. Liporada IWORLD in San Francisco next week. We can virtually install the entire to the coffers of the government. National Library of the Philippines, impossible, if not suicidal. Because of the threat of prosecution, chris mateo • [email protected] I am attending it also as a credentialed One by one, Majeras’ administra- JAN 16 • LOL. member of the Press. I intend to write the University of the Philippines the government offi cials, including Library, San Beda’s and all those of tion prosecuted the corrupt offi cials, those allied with Majeras, stopped about the products to be launched and none of whom were supporters. exhibited there. other universities combined given the committing graft themselves. It was expanded memory size in a Windows They were very successful at fi rst like a sword of Damocles hanging LEGAL PRESUMPTION OF DEATH: WHEN A DEAD Smartphones and Tablets continue to be the dominant interests of the Tablet. Access and search any of them SPOUSE RESURRECTS consumers. I noticed that the new anywhere, anytime! Isn’t that a little Immigration 911 by Atty. Susan V. Perez smartphones were somehow designed “miracle”? yer nub • [email protected] and engineered to competitively At the show were devices capable JAN 16 • i married last 2003 and we broke up last oct 2008 and found out replicate the design, functionality and of interconnecting and interfacing that she is now having 2 kids with the other guy whom she lives with now. c an i utility of the MAC iPhones, the latest affect all facets of life. I will describe fi le for presumption of death for me to remarry? being the iPhone 4s. them in my next article. Because all these devices are digital, their con- The new smartphones exhibited at tents, be they documents, voice/audio, Alex Lacson’s Treatise on “12 Little Things Global Filipi- the CES were actually quite as attrac- video and other formats are now made nos Can Do to Help Our Philippines” tive, useful and as ‘cool’ as evaluated accessible to you anywhere, anytime, by some geeks. Examples: Motorola’s openly, privately, securely, online or Our Life & Times by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Droid Razr-Maxx; Windows Phone offl ine. arnel o bagatila • [email protected] HTC Radar; Windows Phone Nokia’s As I described in my previous JAN 13 • ounlad ba tayo kung masusunod ng lahat na pilipino ang 12 na Lumia 800; Lenovo’s Android phone; column, if you want to install contents bagay na nasa libro nyo ? Samsung’s Galaxy; Casio’s GZ or institute changes to such contents, One Ravine; and Casio’s Go Com- you can either TYPE it, MOUSE it, mando. Windows 8 phones Nokia TOUCH it, SAY it, and get this, GES- CONDITIONAL GREEN CARD Lumia 900 and HTC versions were TURE or SIGNAL it. announced but would not be available How? You have to wait for my next Phil-Am Law 101 by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. until next month. article or, like any other Digital Native Mauricio • [email protected] The above-mentioned smartphones or Immigrant, just Google or Bing it! JAN 08 • Hi my name is mauricio and my visa expired last year and i'm proved to have sleeker designs, to currently living in the US. Me and my girlfriend got married last week and be more durable, 3D capable and i honestly don't have and idea how to get my conditional green card?? What for some, capable of operating even Free Tax Preparation is the procedure i have to follow?? Which form do i need fi rst?? Please help underwater. me with these. And really short of money so it's diffi cult for me to get a I have an iPhone and an Android Assistance at Oceans- lawyer phone. I do not have a Windows phone yet. I am waiting for the Win- ide Civic Center 2/4 Tatay Marcial Took Historic Pictures That Spoke a Thou- dows 8 model. FREE TAX EVENT sand Words The Tablets displayed had a likewise similar goal – to compete against the Saturday, Februrary 4, 2012 very popular iPad. I visited the booths 10:00am - 3:00PM at the Oceans- First Among Peers: The Offi cial Biography of Marcial S. Valenzuela by displaying the different tablets manu- ide Civic Center Library Arturo G. Valenzuela factured by different companies. Get the help you need and fi le your Alejandro San Pedro • [email protected] As to design, none of them could state and federal taxes for FREE! DEC 14 • What a colorful life! Can you share with us the photographs he compete with the iPad. But, as to Bilingual volunteers will be on site took by posting them? functionality, there are some things in to help you fi le. the new Tablets that trump the iPad. You quailify to fi le your Federal He, Jesus Christ, is the Word Last year as in previous years, I and State returns for FREE if ONE went around the booths exhibiting of the following applies to you for Sign the Petition to Place the CASE Act in the November Ballot LIGHT & SHADOWS By Zena Sultana Babao smartphones and Tablets including tax year 2011: Edgardo C. Babao • [email protected] Google’s Android, asking the ques- * You made $31,000 or less DEC 10 • You wrote: "Again He spoke and man and woman were formed, think- tion, “does your device have an offl ine * You made $57,000 or less and ing, speaking and loving – words of personal and creative glory. Eternal, infi nite, search engine a la Google Desktop or are active military unlimited – He was, is, and always will be the Maker and Lord of all that exists." In the Windows search function?” * You qualify for Earned Income addition Zena: When God created man, He did not only "speak" the words but also The reason why this issue is impor- Tax Credit (EITC) did the actual job of forming man out of the dust of the ground. In Gen. 2:7, "The tant to me is because of my interest Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils in the creation of electronic libraries. -- Karla Macias KMacias@dewey- the breath of life, and man became a living soul". I thought you'd like to add this When my company was licensed to square.com information to what you already have. Thanks for the article. manufacture and exclusively distribute January 20-26, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 Health and Wellness Processed Meat Consumption Linked The Secrets of Resveratrol's Health Beneﬁ ts All About To Higher Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer The benefi ts of alcohol are all "The breadth of benefi ts is remark- on end, but if we could do a popu- Buckwheat Tea about moderation. Low to moderate able – cancer prevention, protection lation study for a decade or so on Medical News Today | 1/13/2012 -- Ac- disease. drinking – especially of red wine of the heart and brain from damage, such a group, you might actually see cording to a study published in the Brit- The team examined results from 11 – appears to reduce all causes of reducing age-related diseases such similar results." Buckwheat tea, also known as soba ish Journal of Cancer, individuals who studies involving more than 6,000 indi- mortality, while too much drinking as infl ammation, reversing diabetes Key points of the review include: tea, has been used for a very long consume too much processed or red meat viduals with pancreatic cancer. causes multiple organ damage. and obesity, and many Resveratrol exhibits therapeutic time in several different cultures. If may have an increased risk of developing Associate Professor Susanna Larsson, "Reports on the benefi ts of red more," said Brown. "It potential for cancer chemopreven- you are looking for a new addition pancreatic cancer. study author based at the Karolinska In- wine are almost two centuries has long been a question as well as cardioprotection. to your tea shelf, or simply wishing Researchers discovered that compared stitutet in Stockholm, Sweden, explained: old," said Lindsay Brown, tion as to how such "It sounds contradictory that a to learn about some of buckwheat’s to individuals who ate no meat, for every "Pancreatic cancer has poor survival associate professor in the a simple compound single compound can benefi t the incredible health benefi ts, then 50 grams of processed meat consumed rates. So as well as diagnosing it early, School of Biomedi- could have these effects heart by preventing damage to cells, read this article each day - equivalent to two rashers it's important to understand what can cal Sciences but now the puzzle is becom- yet prevent cancer by causing cell to learn (streaks) of bacon or a sausage - the risk increase the risk of this disease. at The ing clearer with the discov- death, said Brown. "The most likely about of pancreatic cancer increased by 19%. If diet does affect pancreatic cancer Uni- ery of the pathways, espe- explanation for this, still to be rigor- one The team found that red or processed then this could infl uence public health versity cially the sirtuins, a family ously proved in many organs, is that of the meat increased the risk for men, although campaigns to help reduce the number of of Queensland of enzymes that regulate low concentrations activate survival latest evidence was inconclusive cases of this disease developing in and correspond- the production of cellular mechanisms of cells while high con- trends in for women. Men who the fi rst place." ing author for the components by the nucleus. 'Is centrations turn on the in-built death tea drinking and consumed 120 grams Sara Hiom, director study. "The media resveratrol the only compound signals in these cells." healthy living. of red/processed of information at developed with these properties?' This Resveratrol may aid in the preven- meat per day had Cancer Research the more would seem unlikely, with tion of age-related disorders, such as What Does This Tea Taste Like? a 29% increased UK, explained: recent story similar effects reported for neurodegenerative diseases, infl am- risk of developing "The jury is of the French other components of wine mation, diabetes, and cardiovascular Although to many it sounds like an pancreatic cancer still out as to paradox in the early 1990s. Howev- and for other natural products such disease. unappetizing drink, buckwheat tea is than those who ate whether meat is a er, studies on the actions of resvera- as curcumin. However, we know "The simplest explanation is that a favorite among a rapidly growing no meat. This may be defi nite risk fac- trol, one of the active non-alcoholic much more about resveratrol relative resveratrol turns on the cell's own number of people. Many people claim because women in the tor for pancreatic ingredients, were uncommon until to these other compounds." survival pathways, preventing damit tastes rich and beefy, like coffee study consumed less cancer and more research around 1997 showed pre- Stephen Taylor, professor of age to individual cells," said Brown. but without the bitterness. Other red meat than men. large studies are vention of cancers. This led to a pharmacology at the University of "Further mechanisms help, including people liken it to a nutty-fl avored tea. Even though a 19% needed to confi rm dramatic interest in this compound." Queensland, agreed that resveratrol removing very reactive oxidants in In truth, it has many different fl avor increase seems high, it is an increase this. But this new analysis suggests pro- Red wine contains a complex is the "compound du jour." the body and improving blood sup- notes, rather like a wine, and you may on top of a comparatively small chance cessed meat may be playing a role. mixture of bioactive compounds, "I think that red wine has both ply to cells." end up focusing on other fl avors than of developing the disease. The lifetime We do know that, among lifestyle including fl avonols, monomeric some mystique and some historical Low doses of resveratrol improve other people. risk of developing pancreatic cancer in factors, smoking signifi cantly ramps up and polymeric fl avan-3-ols, highly symbolism in the west," said Tay- cell survival as a mechanism of Regardless of what fl avor you par- the UK for women is 1 in 79 and 1 in 77 the risk of pancreatic cancer. Stopping colored anthocyanins, as well as lor, "and of course, some various cardio- and neuro-protection, while ticularly pick up on, almost everyone for men, compared to smoking which smoking is the best way to reduce your phenolic acids and the stilbene pleasures attached to its ingestion, high doses increase cell death. agrees that the scent of the tea is quite increases the risk by 74%. In 2008 in the chances of developing many types of polyphenol, resveratrol. Brown said all of which give it a psychologi- "The key difference is probably strong, but ultimately pleasing. UK, approximately 8,000 individuals cancer and other diseases as well." that some of these compounds, par- cal advantage edge, food-wise. Not the result of activation of the sirtuins were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer -- http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ ticularly resveratrol, appear to have many of us can or will eat a couple in the nucleus," said Brown. "Low What are Some of the Health - 3% of all cancer cases - and approxi- articles/240319.php health benefi ts. of cups of blueberries a day for years activation reverses age-associated Beneﬁ ts? mately 7,780 individuals died from the changes, while high activation increases the process of apoptosis Although many people fi nd the or programmed cell death to remove taste quite good, the real reason most Grapes may help stave off age-related visual degeneration cellular debris. Similar changes are people are trying buckwheat tea is be- Grapes provide more antioxidant Finnemann, the principal investiga- This study showed that add- Table Grape Commission, said. seen with low-dose versus high-dose cause of its excellent health benefi ts. protection for the eyes and may tor from Fordham University in New ing grapes to the diet prevented “This is good news for consum- resveratrol: low-dose resveratrol These benefi ts have been known for help prevent the onset of age-related York, said. blindness in mice by signifi cantly ers of all ages who enjoy grapes, produces cellular protection and many years in certain cultures, but macular degeneration (AMD), a new Finnemann noted that results from decreasing the build-up of lipofuscin and adds to the growing body of reduces damage, while high-dose they are just recently coming into the study has found. her study suggest that age-related and preventing the oxidative damage evidence that grapes offer an array resveratrol prevents cancers." mainstream for the everyday person The study compared the impact of vision loss is a result of cumulative, to the RPE, thus ensuring optimal of health benefi ts,” Nave added. In summary, noted Brown, cur- to enjoy. an antioxidant-rich diet on vision us- oxidative damage over time. functioning of this critical part of the The study has been published in rent scientifi c research is starting For starters, buckwheat contains ing mice prone to developing retinal “A lifelong diet enriched in natural retina. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. to explain reports from the last several vitamins and minerals such as damage in old age in much the same antioxidants, such as those in grapes, “Preserving eye health is a key Posted by mayank at 1:06 AM 200 years that drinking red wine B1 and B2. It also contains a biofl a- way as humans do. Mice either appears to be directly concern as we age and this study http://mytechnologyworld9.blog- improves health. "It is a cliché that vonoid called rutin that encompasses received a grape-enriched benefi cial for RPE shows that grapes may play a critical spot.com/2012/01/grapes-may-help- 'nature is a treasure trove of com- the benefi ts of both green tea and red diet, a diet with added and retinal health role in achieving this,” Kathleen stave-off-age-related.html wine as well. Essentially what rutin lutein, or a normal and function,” Nave, president of the California (Continued on page 22) does is strengthen capillaries as well diet. she said. as helps to fi ght off free radicals. This The researchers Age-relat- means that it helps people suffering found that grapes ed macular from high blood pressure, arterio- proved to offer dra- degen- sclerosis, and can even help prevent matic protection – the eration is a a very large amount of different types grape-enriched diet pro- progressive of cancer. tected against oxidative damage of eye condi- On top of rutin, buckwheat also the retina and prevented blindness in tion, leading to the deterioration of contains a compound called choline. those mice consuming grapes. While the centre of the retina, called the Choline is one of the members of the lutein was also effective, grapes macula. It is the leading cause of vitamin B complex. This one in par- were found to offer signifi cantly blindness in the elderly. Aging of the ticular plays an integral role in proper more protection. retina is associated with increased metabolizing, and it also decreases “The protective effect of the levels of oxidative damage, and cholesterol and lowers blood pressure. grapes in this study was remark- oxidative stress is thought to play a The good news does not stop there. able, offering a benefi t for vision at pivotal role in the development of Buckwheat, particularly drink- old age even if grapes were con- AMD. ing buckwheat tea, helps the body sumed only at young age,” Silvia prevent the accumulation of body fat. It also enables your body to produce healthier and more regular bowel movements. To top it all off Complete Eye Exams $58 buckwheat and its tea variant fi t into a low-calorie and well-balanced diet. * additional charge for contact lens tting Even the strictest regimens can easily include this tea; it will not throw off dietary restrictions.

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Until this tea fully hits mainstream commercialism, it will continue to be diffi cult to obtain. While some specialty health food and organic stores will carry buckwheat tea, many people do not have access to them. Therefore you may wish to purchase the tea online. Prices are going to vary, and you need to be smart about your purchases to ensure that you are getting the best value for your money. Many online stores charge around $5 for an ounce and a half. This is going to sound like a considerable amount of money to many people, but in reality it’s a pretty good deal. Despite the small package size, one and a half ounces is actually pretty good. You see, just one small tea- spoon (sometimes less) of buckwheat tea actually brews 5-6 cups. That’s a Walk-Ins Are Welcome lot of bang for your buck, and people that frequently purchase loose leaf tea like this will be able to attest to it as Joyce Benavides Medina, O.D. well. If you prefer bagged tea, you are Doctor of Optometry going to have to do some additional shopping and browsing, as most com- Clinic located inside Walmart panies sell it loose. If you are con- 1200 Highland Avenue cerned about messiness and fl oating National City, CA 91950 clumps in your tea, don’t let it stop you. Buckwheat tea settles quickly Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. when introduced to hot water, making Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. it possible to brew inside a cup with Most insurances accepted. no baggie at all. -- http://m.healthand- Call for an appointment: (619) 477-9621 nutritiontips.net/buckwheat_tea/buck- wheat_tea.html Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com January 20-26, 2012 Yee Introduces Bill to Stop Higher Ed Street Poetry Executive Pay Hikes Mga Tula ng Bayan fought the executive compensation Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- by Michael R. Tagudin Senator says UC/CSU deci- decisions by UC and CSU. In 2007, journalusa.com Yee passed SB 190 to ensure com- sions are appalling, Trustees pensation decisions were made dur- Read about Michael’s upcoming book of poems “Crushed are out of touch ing a public session of the Regents Sasakyan – Panghimpapawid, Violets” by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com and Trustees. Prior to the law, UC SACRAMENTO – Last year, both and CSU often made such decisions Panlupa at Pantubig the University of California and the behind closed doors without public California State University hiked input. ni Audele Just a Toy executives’ pay while raising student “Time and time again, rather than fees. Today, Senator Leland Yee protecting the needs of students and (D-San Francisco) will introduce California families, the Regents and legislation to prohibit pay raises for Trustees line the pockets of their 1. Poem No. 43 top university administrators during top executives,” said Yee. “While Tutubi, tutubing nasa himpapawid bad budget years or when student these public administrators are mak- Aalialigid sa may Ilog Pasig fees are increased. ing more than the President of the Dadapo ka ba sa matarik na atip The world is just a toy United States, many Californians are O sa gitna niyong harding anong rikit? Yee’s bill will also prohibit incom- struggling. We deserve better.” For the gods to play! ing executives from earning more Playing with our lives! than 105 percent of their prede- Ay dambuhala ka palang lumulutang cessors’ pay. UC and CSU have First-Time Namamayagpag doon sa kalawakan! Playing with our minds! historically given new administrators Si Raven II na kakambal ay nasaan It 's a prime time reality show more than double digit pay hikes. In Homebuyer Na hinango sa pangalan mong Raven I? May 2009, the UC Board of Regents For the immortals to amuse themselves! approved a $400,000 salary for UC (Continued from page 9) Pakpak mong nasa tuktok, umiikot But there is freedom to break through! Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi, which equated to a 27 percent hike Malayo pa ay dagundong na ang tunog appraisal and inspection process, Kung lumapag alikabok’y sumasabog The real freedom our spirit is longing! from her predecessor. mortgage closing procedures and life Ang lulan mo ay mag-asawang kurakot. My sword in hand! Later that year, then-Governor as a homeowner. Completion of the Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los An- course may qualify homebuyers for The sword of truth geles) vetoed Yee’s previous attempt federal, state, or private mortgage At nagsawa ang timawang mag-asawa to stop executive pay hikes despite Would slash away at heavens' canopy! assistance programs. A certificate of Nagpasiyang kayo’y kapwa idispatsa overwhelming bipartisan support in completion will be provided at the Pinalabas na di gamit at bago pa Unmasking your face! the Legislature. end of the course, which may help Pinagtubuan ng malaking halaga. “The exorbitant executive pay buyers obtain better mortgage rates. Revealing the real here and now! practices of the CSU Trustees and These workshops are for adults only; 2. So you can be aware of what reality UC Regents are appalling and rein- children will not be able to attend. forces the perception that they are WHO: First-time homebuyers Ay uwang na kaiba, malaki’t puti Truly is the Truth! completely out of touch,” said Yee. – or homebuyers without an open Kung rumagasa ay walang pasintabi Always here! “UC and CSU are public institu- mortgage – wanting to gain a better Nakakita’y malikmatang nagkamali tions designed to serve California’s understanding of the home-buying SUV palang nakasakay ay pari. Always now! students and not to be a cash cow for process, and receive information executives.” about available grant programs and Bale-wala kung umahon doon sa bundok Forever and ever! “I am looking forward to passing local incentives, are encouraged to At kahit saang liblib ay nakaabot Like a long lost child this bill and Governor Brown sign- register for one of the free first-time ing it into law.” homebuyer workshops outlined Upang ang relief goods ay maipamudmod Our Father welcomes us! Last year, when the CSU Board below. Sa mga mahihirap at kinakapos. of Trustees raised fall tuition by WHEN/WHERE: 12 percent, they also awarded the Saturday, January 21, 2012, from ‘Yan ang dahilan kung bakit kailangan new president of San Diego State a 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ng magara at mamahaling sasakyan ©2009 Michael R. Tagudin $400,000 salary – $100,000 more Imperial Beach County of San Diego Sweepstakes Office ang napagtuunang hingan than his predecessor. Branch Library, 810 Imperial Beach In July 2011, the UC Board of Dahil sa huwad na pangulo’y nabigyan. Boulevard, Imperial Beach, CA Regents raised tuition by 9.6 percent 91932 (on top of an 8 percent increase Saturday, January 28, 2012, from Sasakyang panlupang pinag-uusapan already approved for the fall semes- 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Obispo ay nagkaroon kahit bawal ter), while also giving the head of Spring Valley County of San Diego Nakasilip ang babaeng Kapampangan the UC San Francisco Medical Cen- Branch Library, 836 Kempton St., Nakasilo sa bitag n’yang nakaumang. ter a nearly $200,000 raise, bringing Spring Valley, CA 91977 his yearly base salary to $935,000, To register for one of the upcom- 3. as well as a retention bonus of $1 ing workshops, visit CreditEduca- Ay pawikang lumulutang, lumalangoy million over four years. tion.org or contact Manny Aguilar Yee’s legislation would prohibit at Manny.Aguilar@moneymanage- Sa dagat-dagatang may gawa’y si Ondoy ©2012 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights reserved. such pay increases for top admin- Kalakhang Maynila, baha ang lumamon About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin Educated as an ment.org or 619.672.5872. engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles employee istrators at CSU – including the About Money Management Nabuksan ang isip ng lunod na Pinoy. hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about chancellor and campus presidents International the human condition. He is donating the proceeds from the – within two years of a tuition hike Money Management International Napagwaring rubber boat ay mahalaga book “Crushed Violets” to the “Coalition to Abolish Slavery or within two years of the university (MMI) is a nonprofit, full-service Sa panahon ng bagyong nananalasa & Trafficking (CAST)”, a non-profit that provides public not receiving an increase in their awareness and advocacy efforts against human trafficking in credit-counseling agency, provid- Ang taas ng tubig, apaw sa kalsada budget allocation. The bill will also the City of Angels. To learn more, visit www.castla.org. To ing confidential financial guid- Rubber boat ang s’yang natatanging pansalba. help, call the CAST 24 hour hotline 888.KEY.2.FRE(EDOM) stipulate that incoming executives ance, financial education, counseling or 888.539.2373. Contact [email protected] for more can only receive five percent more and debt management assistance information about ordering the book “Crushed Violets.” than their predecessor. While the bill to consumers since 1958. MMI’s At sa pagbili nga nitong gomang bangka mandates the changes at CSU, due counselors are both HUD certified to Na ang motor nito’y hindi naaakma Sign the Petition to Place the CASE Act in the November Ballot to UC’s constitutional autonomy, deliver housing counseling services, Presyo’y mataas sa tunay na halaga the Legislature can only recommend including delinquency mortgage Nabundat na naman ang kanilang bulsa. that the Board of Regents adopt the counseling, and approved by the policy stipulated in the bill. EOUST to deliver bankruptcy coun- Di na yata titigil sa kasakiman Yee, who voted against the state seling and education. Counseling is budget cuts to education, has long available by appointment in branch Lahat ng bagay pinagkakakitaan offices and 24/7 by telephone and Isang halimbawa ay mga sasakyan Internet. Services are available in Napapalooban ng katiwalian. ‘Hapinoy’ English or Spanish. To learn more, call 800.432.7310 or visit Money- Ika-15 ng Hulyo, 2011 Management.org. (Continued from page 6)

and relief of suffering by means of early identification, accurate assess- ROOM FOR RENT. Quiet Neighborhood in National City. ment, and treatment of pain. The Daily Meditation: center hopes to collaborate and work with other agencies to improve qual- Living with Hope No smoking. No drugs. 619.746.3416 ity of life by advancing hospice and palliative care program, education and research. Optimism and hope are radically The center will be co-managed different attitudes. Optimism is the by the Philippine Cancer Society, expectation that things-the weather, through executive director, Dr. Rachel human relationships, the economy, Rosario. SM Foundation will under- the political situation, and so on-will take regular maintenance of the facil- get better. Hope is the trust that God ity and update equipment. It will will fulfill God’s promises to us in also be enroll led in the Gamot Para a way that leads us to true freedom. sa Kapwa program of SM, and Kapwa The optimist speaks about concrete Ko, Mahal Ko. changes in the future. The person of Dr. Sergio Andres, head of the hope lives in the moment with the hospice and palliative care cen- knowledge and trust that all of life is It is estimated that California is amongst the top 3 states in the nation ter, said medical practitioners, like in good hands. for human trafficking. By its very nature, human trafficking, in all of its himself, take care of child patients forms, is largely hidden from view. This is due in part to the large im- with advanced and incurable diseases, All the great spiritual leaders migrant communities, within California, which provide for good conceal- but the family is greatly involved in in history were people of hope. ment of a trafficking operation - in many cases, these persons can be the care caring of patients. Which Abraham, Moses, Ruth, Mary, Jesus, hidden in plain sight. Many of these communities are not trusting of law is why the center offers psychosocial Rumi, Gandhi, and Dorothy Day all enforcement and tend to maintain cultural norms – some which dictate sessions to teach families how to cope lived with a promise in their hearts maintaining silence in the face of illegal enterprise. with the sadness and pain of “ter- that guided them toward the future The state’s extensive international border, its major harbors and air- mination of life on earth.” without the need to know exactly ports, its powerful economy and accelerating population, its large immi- The center is colorfully painted with what it would look like. Let’s live grant population and its industries make it a prime target for traffickers. murals, has a fully equipped play- with hope. Apart from the harm that this crime causes its victims, the infrastructure room with a TV set, DVDs, books, that is necessary to support this heinous crime can serve the needs of ter- and offers activities for children Text excerpts taken from Bread for rorist wishing to smuggle themselves and/or dangerous weapons into the while waiting for their chemo- the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, country. therapy or other pain-management ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All sessions, hospital rooms for palliative Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible If you would like to help, please call: sessions, a doctors’ room, a nurse ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Trafficking in Persons Information and Referral Hotline station and receiving room for parents Longman & Todd and Doubleday & (US HHS) 1-888-373-7888 or family members. Co. Inc. Trafficking in Persons and Worker Exploitation Connie Angeles, SM Foundation Task Force Hotline (US DOJ) 1-888-428-7581 (Continued on page 23) Follow @asianjournal Source: California Office of Emergency Services (OES) on Twitter January 20-26, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 17 Consular Outreach In National Lifestyle City, CA on February 4-5, 2012 Mga Tulang Los Angeles, 13 January 2012 – A incomplete forms will not be processed. by Joe Son team from the Philippine Consulate Tagalog General in Los Angeles will conduct a Note: by Romeo Nicolas Consular Outreach Program in National 1. Oath-Taking will be scheduled Read Romeo Nicolas’s previous poems by vis- Read Joe Son’s past articles on www.asianjournalusa.com City, California on 4 – 5 February 2012: on the same day for qualified appli- iting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Location : cants. Council of the Philippine American 2. Applicants should take their Organizations of San Diego County, oath as Dual Citizens in DECENT Will Zodiac Signs Affect Your Inc. (COPAO) Center ATTIRE. The Consulate shall refuse AFP Modernization 832 “E” Avenue, National City, CA oath-taking to applicants wearing inap- 91950 propriate outfit such as: Lifestyle? Service Hours : · Sleeveless shirts

Most people, do believe that as- list but some are only doing this 9:00 am – 5:00 pm · Skimpy clothes The consular outreach program is · Shorts Nagigising na ang Pinas, muli ngayong nangangarap, trology and numerology has a great so-called “New Year’s Resolution” Bagong gamit ng AFP “be modernized” at syang dapat. influence in our daily lives. Accord- for maybe a month or two, then the being undertaken in cooperation with · Sandos ing to a reliable source, that here in rest will be gone with the wind. the Council of the Philippine American · Slippers Tapusin ang mga taong ginawa lang ay MANGURAP, the US, big time politicians, busi- What we are keeping tab is the Organizations of San Diego County, Ngayon nama’y paunlarin, SANDATAHANG PILIPINAS. nessmen, Hollywood celebrities, rich famous Water Dragon as the 2012 Inc. (COPAO). Appointment Scheduling Steps for and famous always use psychics and enters, hoping this year will bring Report of Marriage (ROM) & Birth Nadama na ni PANGULO kung ano ang kailangan, the likes to predict the future before us the best after having a lot of The following consular services will (ROB) Matapos ang pagdiriwang sa bayaning ating mahal. they decide to do on something else, devastations in the Philippines and be rendered: · Applications for Electronic Visit the Philippine Consulate website Kasaysayan nitong buhay nitong si Gat Jose Rizal, specially on big around the world brought by Labis-labis na naantig ang lahat ng mamamayan. projects or any various natural Passport (ePassport), to be returned to (www.philippineconsulatela.org) and undertak- catastroph- the applicant by mail. print the ROM or ROB form; Complete ings. ic calami- · Applications for the retention the ROM or ROB form; and, no later Bayan muna, oo tama, ang syang dapat pagukulan, Fore- ties. and re-acquisition of Philippine citizen- than 1 February 2012, send an advance Nang lahat ng pangaraping lampasan ang kahirapan. most is Feng ship pursuant to Republic Act 9225 or copy (one set only) of the completed Ito’y hindi makakaya, magagawang magtagumpay, Ma- Dual Citizenship Law. Oath-taking will form and supporting documents to the Kung nagsanib ang “Corruption”, kahalo ng KAHINAAN. be scheduled on the same day for quali- Consulate by fax (213) 639-0990. In- fied applicants. complete forms will not be processed. · Applications for Report of Mar- Lupaypay na itong Pinas, KAGITINGA’Y nawawala, riage & Birth will be accepted but these Information FOR ALL APPLI- Dating DIWANG PILIPINO, tila LUSAW at mahina. will be processed in Los Angeles and CANTS Bilang isang halimbawa, AbuSayyap sating bansa, returned to the applicant by mail. ‘Di na yata malilipol, ‘di na kaya na mapuksa. · Application for Overseas Absen- The Consulate regularly updates the tee Voting (OAV) appointment schedule posted on the Sinundan pa ng sigalot sa isla ng ating bansa, STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT website upon receipt of completed ap- Spratly Island naging tampok, awayan ng mga PUSA. ONLY (by following the applicable plications. scheduling steps below) AND WITH The final list of all applicants with ‘Tagal itong nanahimik, wala namang nabahala, COMPLETED DOCUMENTS ONLY. confirmed appointment schedule will Ang kaibigan nating CHINA, tila biglang magwawala. ria Du- Shui masters Paano nga ba tayo ngayong sa gamit ay sadyang kulang? vall, a and experts NO WALK-IN APPLICANTS WILL be posted at the Consulate’s website re- say that this BE ENTERTAINED. (www.philippineconsulatela.org) by 2 Barko nating malaki raw, barkong bago mag-VIETNAM WAR. year is the Appointment Scheduling Steps for February 2012. Kaya hindi magtatakang ibang bansa’y sundutin lang, nowned best compared ePassport Applicants All applicants are required to PER- ‘Pagkat kitang-kita naman itong ating KAHINAAN. international phsy- to other Dragon element. Visit the Philippine Consulate website SONALLY APPEAR during their ap- chic with accurate predictions in- Other years might seem to drag (www.philippineconsulatela.org) and pointment time for data verification, fin- download and accomplish the ePassport ger printing and photo/signature capture SASAKYANG PANGHIMPAPAWID o “Fighter Jet” nitong bansa, cluding helping authorities to find on, but to Year of the Dragon has Katumbas lang ay “Trainer Jet”, sa bilis ay bale wala. missing persons. potential to breathe life-dragon fire, application form; and, no later than 1 and must bring all original documents. February 2012 or until we receive 260 All applicants are advised to transact Sa PANAHONG MAKABAGO, dapat tayong mabahala, We Fil-Ams are following closely to be magical, even mythical. Keep Ang “Peace Through Strength” ang syang dapat at ‘di puro ang salita. the Oriental/Chinese zodiac signs, one eye on the calendar and the applications, whichever comes first, their business directly with Consulate though our old folks who were be- other on the stars. send an advance copy of the completed officials and not through travel agen- ing colonized by both the west and There are five elements of the ePassport application form and data cies. “Helicopter” galing US, matanda at lumang-luma, the east, also taught us to observe the Dragon Year. Metal Dragon- 1940- page (bearing the name and photo) Digmaan pa ‘to sa Vietnam ng ‘yan ang syang sumagupa. horoscope which is a famous prac- 2000, Wood Dragon- 1904-1964, of the expired or expiring passport to Fees Sana man lang ay “Apache”, medyo OK at hahanga, tice in the west, in which Aquarius Fire Dragon- 1916-1976, Earth the Consulate by fax (213) 639-0990. Thumbprints (if needed) and signature Fees must be paid in person at the Gamit ang “2 Phalanx Weapon” panlaban sa masasama. (Close In are the zodiac sign for those born in Dragon- 1928-1988, and the Water Weapon System) January 20 to February 18. Which Dragon- 1952-2012. Experts say that must be affixed and all pertinent data on scheduled appointment. The Consul- predicts that in lovelife- those born of all the animal signs, the Dragon the application form must be com- ate will only accept payments in cash, on this sign has an abundance of op- is the best, though we never saw a pleted. INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL postal money order or cashier’s check. Saludo ‘ko kay Pangulo, ituloy ay binabalak, portunities and choices, which may real dragon, unlike the other animal NOT BE PROCESSED. Personal checks will not be accepted. Palakasin ang AFP, alisin ang mga KURAP. lead to confusion, in money mat- signs. Other Dragon years were Note: Payments should be paid directly Darating ang mga araw, tayo’y muli na sisikat, ters- knowledge will lead to greater already experienced during the past 1. Personal appearance is required to the collecting officer/cashier of the Magtatanggol sating bansa’t walang bansang mangangahas. wealth, and on health- discipline and years, while the Water Dragon has in all cases (including applicants who Consulate during the outreach program are 65 years old and above and minors and inside the venue only. Please be strength of character will equal to yet to come and believed to give us Katha ni: good health. the best. who are below 18 years old). informed that the Consulate has not 2. Do not bring passport pictures. authorized other people or entities to Romeo S. Nicolas Most people as the calendar year Water calms the Dragon’s fire. Bocaue, Bulacan ends, tend to do some beliefs and Water dragons are able to see Passport pictures are to be taken by the collect fees for all consular services rituals handed down to us from our things from other points of view. Consulate. rendered. 6/15/2011 forefathers to keep out all the bad They don’t have the need to always 3. The applicant must wear decent lucks to the outgoing year and wel- be right. Their decisions if well- attire (no sleeveless and/or collarless ePassport : come the new year for a new years researched are usually better since attire) and without eyeglasses/colored $60 processing fee + $6 for passports resolution, most popularly are like: they allow other’s to become in- contact lenses. to be returned to the applicant by mail drink less alcohol, eat healthy food, volved. However, experts also 4. No facial piercings allowed. get a better education, get a better say, though the year of the Water Dual Citizenship : job, get fit, lose weight, manage Dragon’s predictions are the best to Appointment Scheduling Steps for $50 processing fee Are you missing a print edition of the debt, manage stress, quit smoking, come, we have to bear in mind that Dual Citizenship Applicants save money, avoid unnecessary nothing can stop a large volume of Civil Registry : Visit the Philippine Consulate website $25 processing fee + $6 for docu- Asian Journal? long trips, and volunteer to help water. Read the digital edition on others. Many more could be in the (www.philippineconsulatela.org) and ments to be returned to the applicant print the Dual Citizenship Application by mail form; Complete the Dual Citizenship www.asianjournalusa.com/digital Application form; and, no later than 1 Contact Information February 2012, send an advance copy 889,145 reads on scribd.com/asianjournal of the completed Dual Citizenship For information on consular matters, application form and supporting docu- interested parties may contact Consul ments to the Consulate by fax (213) Ruel U. Gunabe at (213) 639-0980 or 639-0990. Other than the thumbprint (213) 637-3020 Call Asian Journal at 619.474.0588 and photo which will be done on site, all pertinent data on the application for great ad rates! Ask for Ogie Cruz form must be completed. Otherwise,

Vangie’s Hairstyles 3114 E Plaza Blvd., National City CA 91950 Call for Appointment: 619.471.5261 Missing a print edition of the Asian Journal? Read the digital edition at www.asianjournalusa.com/digital Page 18 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com January 20-26, 2012 Exposing Kinsey: Sex Atrocities Goes Global In Perspective Stanley Villavicencio Seminars held in Rome, Ireland, London; book by Genevieve Tagudin-Silverio translated into Chinese Read Genevieve Tagudin-Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjour- by Bob Unruh nalusa.com Alfred Kinsey’s belief in child sexuality, with all of its impacts on children and society, now circles the globe, but More Personal Stories and Upcom- a campaign to reveal the truth about Stanley (R) with MMIC priests in 2000 his efforts to legitimize pedophilia is ing Visit of Stanley Villavicencio following right behind. Beginning this month, Asian Jour- foreign lands like Sri Lanka, England “In this period extremely per- Judith Reisman, a visiting professor nal will be running a series of stories and USA. I was a witness to some of ilous to His creation, He who is of law at Liberty University, popular from the book “Miracles of Divine these stories.” love is moving mankind to extend lecturer and former consultant to four Mercy,” a compilation of the testimo- His assistance. He has appointed U.S. Department of Justice adminis- nies of ordinary folk as reported by According to Stanley Villavicencio, a layman, a former pilot, Stan- trations, recently concluded a trip in Mercy Lotilla-Asencio, a laywoman the traveling ambassador of Divine Judith Reisman (Photo credit: Sherrie Buzby) ley Villavicencio of Mambaling, which she delivered seminars on the from Cebu, Philippines, who in 2008 Mercy from Cebu, his story is also Cebu, Philippines to be a Promot- fallacies of Kinsey’s arguments in when she was 73 years old, wrote in published in one of the editions. er of His Divine Mercy. Stanley She’s been listed in “The World’s Rome, Ireland and London. and the brand new policy of allowing the preface: who was clinically dead in March Who’s Who of Women.” One of her books exposing the open homosexuality in the U.S. mili- “God is working in the world today. **** 3, 1993, was told by Jesus to go On her recent trip to Rome, she agenda of Kinsey’s lifelong campaign tary resulted. He is even availing us a blessing out back to life in the world, giving presented her research to the Alli- recently has been translated into The recent event wasn’t a meeting of of our past mistakes. All we need to Meanwhile Zarina Cruz writes that him a mission to spread out to the ance of the Holy Family International, Chinese. minor unknowns. do is to ask for His Mercy. He will Stanley Villavicencio will be in town world His Divine Mercy message including Cardinal Raymond Burke, “The Kinsey Institute is very active “Dr. John Sadler (University of forgive us.” come February. through St. Faustina. Thus, Stan- Cardinal Ricardo Vidal and other lead- in the sexology field, holding confer- Texas) argued that diagnostic criteria Mercy, the person, is quick to state She would like to hear from groups, ley now is giving a witness of his ers of the organization. ences in every major nation in the for mental disorders should not be that the language she uses is simple. homes and parishes that would like to Encounter with Christ in Para- A Vatican organizer of the events world. They’ve been training the based on concepts of vice since such “I asked the Lord why He made host Stanley for a talk and allow him dise and he emphasizes the Devo- called Reisman’s work critical to the sexologists, sex educators in every concepts are subject to shifting social me unsophisticated in my words or to share his testimony with a group. tion to Jesus, the Divine Mercy. ministry of the Catholic Church. country,” Reisman told WND. attitudes and doing so diverts mental- a writer with the language of simple Needless to say, the ministry is open Stanley Villavicencio’s experi- Reisman also delivered presentations “There’s not a single country that health professions from their role as words. His answer seemingly, I to all and anyone who has yet to hear ences with the Lord are bringing in Ireland, where she trained nurses educates the public about sex where healers,” the B4U-ACT organization discern was, “You will write for those his amazing testimony wherever they more people back to Him in re- and doctors about the true methodol- the institutional position, [the teach- said in a report about its symposium in who have not finished college, the may be. pentance. The Lord is tremen- ogy of Kinsey. ers], have not been trained in the Baltimore. simple but the wise.” Therefore, the Here is the email Zarina Cruz sent dously using him to promote His “The most fascinating informa- Kinsey model,” she said. Another celebrity was Fred Berlin stories are easy to understand.” out to her contact list this week: Divine Mercy message.” -- Mercy tion [developed], for me, during the Her books, including “Kinsey: of Johns Hopkins who argued in favor Mercy continues: Asencio Crimes and Consequences” and discussions, when it slowly emerged of “acceptance of and compassion for These miracles are from many “Hi sisters and Apostles of the “Sexual Sabotage,” show that Kinsey’s that abortion, allegedly illegal, was people who are attracted to minors,” places where the Divine Mercy has Divine Mercy, Jesus Christ------Philippines yesterday for Macau then research was based on “illegal sexual being carried out, apparently selec- the report continued. spread. They are mostly from General Brother Stanley is schedule to Honkong for souls saving mission experimentation on several hundred tively, among the Philippine popula- The report pointedly referred to Santos City, Davao, Basilan, Cama- come visit us again Feb 16 - 20, for 3 weeks. We are so blessed he al- young children.” tion. The number of allegedly ‘dead’ “minor-attracted people” in reference rines Norte, North and South 2012. He is giving us the first stop locates a time for us and our commu- His research results came not from babies identified by … doctors actually to pedophiles and explained that the Cotabato, Manila, Sultan Kudarat, of his long tour of the USA again nity despite his very hectic schedule shocked these nurses,” she reported. concerns can be resolved with “ac- a scientific cross-section of American, Dumaguete, Leyte, Antique and to spread the Divine Mercy mes- (Continued on page 23) but from “hundreds of sex offenders, “When I left, the Philippine attend- curate information.” Richard Kramer, Mindoro. Some stories are from sage and Devotion. He just left the prostitutes, prison inmates and exhi- ees were planning to begin investigat- who represented B4U-ACT at the bitionists,” she documents. Kinsey, ing whether indeed they were being event, contended listing pedophilia as tornadoes, homicidal survivalists, and Reisman explained, used these people targeted for selective abortions and, if a disorder stigmatizes the “victims” of Now he has noted, “The same god- child-molestation lobbyists are now legislative battles all fell within his to represent the sexual activities and so, when this process began.” the lifestyle choice. less logic that leads to normalization making the argument that criminal- bailiwick. His scenic photography has behaviors of the “Greatest Genera- In London, her focus was on creating According to Barber, conference of homosexual marriage will lead also izing adult-child sex amounts to been used commercially, and he some- tion.” to the de-stigmatization and decrimi- condemning another culture. So that’s times plays in a church worship band. The”K Bomb,” as she calls it — nalization of pedophilia. Remember, where multiculturalism has brought Sign the Petition to Place the CASE Act in the November Ballot Get and read “Sexual Sabotage” or the “studies,” claims and “research” consensuality has replaced morality us.” “Kinsey: Crimes & Consequences” launched from the institute’s head- in today’s legal system, so a young About Bob Unruh Also available is “The Kinsey quarters behind the gothic limestone person ‘consent’ to have sex will ulti- Bob Unruh joined WND in 2006 Syndrome” Link: http://www.wnd. Indiana University façade — have mately trump the old-fashioned desire after spending nearly three decades com/2012/01/exposing-kinsey-sex- been used to “subvert” the nation’s to protect the innocent. Also, since writing on a wide range of issues for atrocities-goes-global/print/ traditional morality. adult-child sex is a ‘cultural prefer- several Upper Midwest newspapers The impact has been seen world- ence’ in certain non-Western countries, and the Associated Press. Sports, wide. “People in other countries are con- tacting me, asking me to please come and deliver the truth,” she told WND. safe schools, and she reported how speakers said the APA’s Diagnostic Kinsey’s extreme view of sexuality sex “education” often is used for sex Manual should “focus on the needs” is typified by a statement posted on the “indoctrination.” of the pedophile and should have “a website of the North American Man- “Following the meeting, Jonathan minimal focus on social control” rather Boy Love Association, which advo- Evans, MP for Cardiff North, and than on the “need to protect children.” cates sex between adults and children. Andrea Leadsom, MP for South Barber, an ardent advocate for Ju- The statement, from Kinsey’s book Northamptonshire, joined parents deo-Christian values and the tradition- “Sexual Behavior in the Human in delivering to the department of al family, told WND the symposium Female,” defends adult-child sex and education a 47,000-signature petition was “the North American Man-Boy accuses those who object to it of being … calling for sex DVDs to be banned Love Association all dolled up and responsible for “serious effects” suf- from U.K. primary schools.” dressed in the credible language of the fered by children. Reisman further told WND that elitist Ph.Ds.” “When children are constantly following the translation of Kinsey’s “This is a bunch of morally relative, warned by parents and teachers against work into Chinese, some 500,000 cop- highly educated people in the mental contacts with adults, and when they ies of his advocacy for pedophilia have health community who are trying to receive no explanation of the exact na- been sold. achieve the ultimate in tolerance,” Bar- ture of the contacts, they are ready to As a result, two credentialed Chinese ber said. “These are the people who become hysterical as soon as any older professors translated her book “Kin- are the disciples of Alfred Kinsey.” person approaches, or stops and speaks sey: Crimes and Consequences’ into Further, a campaign last year was to them in the street, or fondles them, Chinese, she said. launched in the U.K. to allow convict- or proposes to do something for them, Meanwhile, her work in the U.S. ed pedophiles to adopt children, since even though the adult may have had no continues. Last year she was at a sym- depriving them of that privilege could sexual objective in mind. Some of the posium for “minor-attracted people” “breach their human rights.” more experienced students of juvenile that was sponsored by the group B4U- “There is no reason why all sex problems have come to believe that ACT, which disseminated “accurate offenders should not be considered as the emotional reactions of the parents, information” to argue that pedophilia potentially suitable to adopt or foster police officers, and other adults who is just another sexual orientation. children, or work with them,” said an discover that the child has had such “If a foreign country came in and did advocate. a contact, may disturb the child more this to our nation, the nation would be Reisman also cited the decision last seriously than the sexual contacts outraged,” Reisman told WND about week by Greece to expand a list of themselves. The current hysteria over the B4U-Act event, also attended by J. disability categories approved by the sex offenders may very well have Matt Barber, vice president of Liberty government to include pedophiles and serious effects on the ability of many Counsel Action. exhibitionists. of these children to work out sexual The speakers urged the removal The Greek government said the list adjustments some years later.” of pedophilia from the American also includes pyromaniacs, compulsive The acceptance of Kinsey’s research Psychiatric Association’s list of mental gamblers, fetishists and sadomasoch- of rapists, pedophiles and others defects in its Diagnostic and Statistical ists. has helped foster widespread sexual Manual of Mental Disorders. WND Managing Editor David Kupe- experimentation and an anything-goes Reisman explained the same strategy lian, shortly after publication of “The atmosphere. was used by homosexual activists in Marketing of Evil” in 2005, predicted It has resulted in a “gutting” of the the 1970s when same-sex attractions publicly that the next “liberation nation’s tough laws that previously had were removed from the APA’s list of movement” to assault America would kept pornography and predators at bay, disorders. Eventually, the legalization be “the mainstreaming of adult-child she explains. of “gay marriage,” the mandatory ho- sex.” Reisman says that although Kinsey’s mosexuality lessons in public schools beliefs are taught at every level of education – from elementary school SEXUAL SABOTAGE by Dr. Judith Reisman (E-BOOK) - WND to college – and quoted in textbooks Digital Edition - Choice of .mobi or .epub as undisputed truth, his research was formats. Unveiling the dangerous and “grotesquely fraudulent.” treacherous acts of Kinsey and Co., Dr. Among her charges is that Kinsey’s Reisman unveils critical new insights as to data came from sources who would where and how our country went wrong and stimulate young children, as young as how we can and must uncoil the perversion two months, “orally and manually for reclaiming a character for this coun- up to 24 hours at a time.” try and ourselves. Dis- Reisman has lectured at Princeton, count Price: $7.99 Notre Dame, Georgetown, Pepperdine, Johns Hopkins, the FBI, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the University of Jerusalem, University of Haifa and Tel Aviv University. She has been cited by the London Times, Time, News- week, the New York Times and the Washington Post. She has appeared on “Entertainment Tonight,” “Larry King Live,” “Donahue,” the”Today” show and “Crossfire.” January 20-26, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 19 In Defeat, Glory to God Shines Light & Brighter in Tebow Shadows “It still was a good day, be- matters. cause before the game I got to As journalist, Vaden Chandler by Zena Sultana Babao pointed out in a recent article, “It’s spend time with Zack McLeod important to remember that, at the Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at and make him smile...” -Tim end of the day, although millions of www.asianjournalusa.com Tebow dollars and many jobs are at stake, the game of NFL football is still just that, by Aimee Herd a game. It’s not a matter of life and death, God Moves in Mysterious Ways Heading into Saturday, the media- and I for one am thankful that the driven hype surrounding Denver Broncos have a QB at the helm that paid no attention to the pastor while Broncos starting quarterback Tim besides being a fi erce competitor, also By Zena Sultana Babao he got a ladder and hangers to put Tebow had reached an all-time cre- understands that concept and will use up the tablecloth as a wall tapestry. scendo involving various forms of the his position to help others. King David, in a prayer of praise, The pastor could hardly believe how web, print and TV. It reminds [me] of one other popular sang, “In time of trouble He will beautiful the tablecloth looked as it So when the win-or-go-home play- and well-known Orator, who admon- shelter me; He will keep me safe in covered up the entire problem area. off match fi nally took place Saturday ished His hearers this way: ‘For what His temple and make me secure on a Then he noticed the woman walk- night—a heady beatdown by the New does it profi t a man if he gains the high rock.” – Psalms 27:5. The king ing down the center aisle. Her face England Patriots that culminated in a whole world, yet loses his own soul?’ also said, “The Lord is my light and was like a sheet. “Pastor,” she asked, fairly humiliating loss for Denver— (Mark 8:36)” my salvation – whom shall I fear? “where did you get that tablecloth?” the disappointment (seemingly even It’s evident to me that even at Tim The Lord is the stronghold of my The pastor explained. The woman by those who expected them to lose) Tebow’s young age, he has these life – of whom shall I be afraid?” – asked him to check the lower right mixed with “I-told-you-so” comments priorities straight. Psalms 27:1. corner to see if the initials EBG were was palpable. And, perhaps more so because of crocheted into it. They were! These There are plenty of blogs proliferat- this loss to the Patriots; his commit- Poems and stories abound about were the initials of the woman, and ing the internet that have analyzed ev- ment to the Lord of life, and to touch- our Lord God’s mysterious ways of she had this tablecloth made in Brus- ery physical, football-related aspect of ing another individual with the love helping people. sels before the war. that playoff game this past weekend; of God, will shine even brighter. There’s a beautiful poem I have The woman could hardly believe to the point where one more is quite About the Author: read and memorized when I was still it as the pastor told her how he unnecessary. Aimee Heard is a Wife and Mother in high school penned by William had just gotten the tablecloth. The What I wanted to know about is / Editor of Breaking Christian News Cowper (pronounced as Cooper) in woman explained that before the war character. / Program Dir. of ElijahStreams. 1776. Cowper is an 18th century she and her husband were well-to-do Much had been said about Tim com / Freelance Writer / Midday DJ British poet and hymnist credited by people in Austria. When the Nazis Tebow’s exemplary attributes prior on HOPE1079 FM -- Link: http:// some as the fore-father of English came, she was forced to leave. Her to Saturday’s loss. And, knowing that twocentsworth-aimee.blogspot. Romantic poetry and said to have husband was going to follow her the true character is forged and displayed com/2012/01/in-defeat-glory-to-god- inspired the works of William Word- next week. He was captured, sent to in adversity much more than in times shines-brighter.html Follow Asian Journal on Twitter @asianjournal sworth and others. prison, and never saw each other or of victory and success, I wondered I have loved the poem ever since their home again. what the reaction from Tim would be because of its abiding faith in our The pastor wanted to give her the after such a defeat. Would he still give everlasting God, and I recite it in tablecloth, but she made the pastor God the glory? times of my deep need. Entitled keep it for the church. The pastor “Light Shining out of Darkness” the insisted on driving her home. That From what I can tell after scouring fi rst two stanzas say: was the least he could do. She lived the internet, this young man—though “God moves in a mysterious on the other side of Staten Island and quite obviously discomfi ted—seemed way His wonders to perform; was only in Brooklyn for the day for to remain solid in fi ber and faith. He plants his footsteps in the a housecleaning job. “They had a great scheme,” said sea, And rides upon the storm. What a wonderful service they had Tebow about the Patriots in the after- Deep in unfathomable mines Of on Christmas Eve. The church was game press conference. “They came never failing skill, almost full. The music and the spirit out and they played well and they ex- He treasures up his bright de- were great. At the end of the service, ecuted well. You’ve got to give them signs, And works his sovereign will.” the pastor and his wife greeted a lot of credit. I just want to thank everyone at the door and many said my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and None can illustrate God’s mysteri- that they would return. thank my teammates for the effort ous ways of helping people better One older man, whom the pastor they put forth not only tonight but the than a story entitled “The Gold and recognized from the neighborhood, entire season. I also want to thank the Ivory Tablecloth” written by Howard continued to sit in one of the pews Broncos fans for all their support this C. Schade, published in the Reader’s and stare, and the pastor wondered season and it defi nitely meant a lot.” Digest sometime in 1955. This why he wasn’t leaving. The man When asked about all the media story was re-written and re-titled as asked him where he got the table- hype, Tim talked about the value “Miracle on Christmas Eve” by Pas- cloth on the wall because it was he placed on the camaraderie of his tor Rob Reid, and made its rounds identical to the one that his wife had fellow players, “I haven’t worried too much about [the media],” he told reporters. “I think the cool part is the OUR MISSION relationship with my teammates. The JON MEJICA EAD PEOPLE TO KNOW CHRIST run was a lot of fun. A lot of ups and HEAD PASTOR downs but we really try to block ev- L AS LORD AND SAVIOUR 858 | 776 | 2221 erything in the outside off and just en- NCOURAGE THEM TO GROW joy the relationships with teammates E IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD and coaches, and work and try to get ISRAEL TAMAYO better, and I feel like we did that all CKNOWLEDGE THEIR SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP, COUNSELING & MISSIONS PASTOR year. We just didn’t put forth a good A GIFTS AND TALENTS enough performance tonight. You’ve 951 | 294 | 4013 EVELOP THEM TO BECOME LEADERS got to give them a lot of credit, that’s D AND WORKERS FOR GOD a really good team.” Then Tim was asked about how the SUNDAY SERVICE: 9:30 -11AM But seek ﬁ rst his kingdom and loss affected him. He talked about KIDS MINISTRY: SUNDAY 9:30 -11AM his righteousness, and all these things Zack McLeod the 20-year-old Cam- will be given to you as well. bridge native who suffered a traumat- CELL MINISTRY: SUNDAY 11:15AM ic brain injury playing football, whom Matthew 6:33 Tim spent time with before the game. “It still was a good day,” explained Grand Place Flower Carpet in Brussels, Belgium Tebow, “because before the game I www.harboroﬂ ife.org got to spend time with Zack McLeod 9625 BLACKMOUNTAIN RD. SUITE 209/211 SD CA 92126 | PHONE: 858.578.0952 and make him smile. Overall when in the Internet almost three decades years ago when they lived in Austria you get to do that it’s still a positive later. What you will read below is before the war. He wondered how day and a good day. Sometimes it’s the pastor’s shorter version. could there be two tablecloths that just hard to see but it depends what * * * are so much alike. lens you’re looking through. I choose He told the pastor how the Nazis to look through those lenses and I got It was Christmas Eve. came, how he forced his wife to fl ee to make a kid’s day and anytime you Prayer to the They worked hard, repairing pews, for her safety, how he was supposed do that it’s more important than win- Prayer to the Novena to plastering walls, painting, and on to follow her, but he was arrested ning a game, so I’m proud of that.” Blessed Virgin December 18 were ahead of sched- and put in prison. He never saw his In sports or business or whatever it St. Jude ule and just about fi nished. The wife or his home again. is we work at and try to accomplish Holy Spirit following day there was a terrible The pastor asked him if he would on a daily basis... When all is said (never known to fail) Holy Spirit, Thou make O Holy St Jude! tempest - a driving rain storm that allow him to take him for a little and done, and we stand before the Apostle and Martyr, great hit the area and lasted for two days. ride. They drove to Staten Island, to me see everything and showed Oh most beautiful fl ower of Lord someday, it will not be the yards in virtue and rich in miracles, On the 21st, the pastor went over the same house where the pastor had passing or rushing, or the money me the way to reach my ideal. Mt. Carmel, fruit wine splen- to the church. His heart sank when taken the woman three days earlier. we’ve brought in for our company, or You, who gave me the divine near kinsman of Jesus Christ, derous of Heaven, Blessed he saw that the roof had leaked, He helped the man climb the three how many albums we’ve sold that the gift to forgive and forget the and faithful intercessor for Mother of the Son of God, causing a large area of plaster about fl ights of stairs to the woman’s King of the Universe will ask about. wrong that is done to me and all who invoke your special Immaculate Virgin, assist me 20 feet by 8 feet to fall off the front apartment, knocked on the door, It will be the love we’ve shown who are in all instances of my patronage in times of need; to in my necessity. Oh Star of wall of the sanctuary just behind the and he saw the greatest Christmas to another individual; did we touch you I have recourse from the pulpit, beginning about head high. reunion he could ever imagine. someone else’s life for Him—that life with me, I, in this short the Sea. Help me and show dialogue, want to thank You for depth of my heart, and humbly me herein you are my Mother. The pastor cleaned up the mess on beg you, to whom God has the fl oor, and not knowing what else * * * everything and confi rm once Oh Holy Mary, Mother of to do but postpone the Christmas Indeed, the Lord moves in mysteri- more that I never want to be given special great power, to God, Queen of Heaven and Eve service, headed home. On the ous ways, as “Light Shining Out of God is his own interpreter, And he separated from You no matter come to my assistance; help Earth, I humbly beseech you way he noticed that a local business the Darkness” says. will make it plain.” how great the material desire me now in my urgent need and from the bottom of my heart was having a fl ea-market-type sale Here are the last four stanzas of may be. I want to be with You grant my earnest petition. to succour me in my necessity. for charity, so he stopped in. One of Cowper’s poem: XXX I promise to make your the items was a magnifi cently cro- and my loved ones in Your (make request) There is none perpetual glory. Amen. name known and cause you to that can withstand your power. cheted gold and ivory lace tablecloth “Ye fearful saints, fresh courage be invoked. with exquisite work, fi ne colors and take, The clouds ye so much dread Oh show me here you are my a Cross embroidered right in the are big with mercy, and shall Person must pray this 3 (Say 3 Our Father’s, 3 Hail Mother. Oh Mary conceived center. break In blessings on your head. consecutive days without stat- Mary’s, and 3 Glory Be’s for without sin, pray for us who It was just the right size to cover Judge not the Lord by feeble ing one’s wish will be granted nine consecutive days; publica- have recourse to Thee (3 the hole in the front wall. He bought sense, But trust him for his grace; no matter how diffi cult it may tion must be promised) times). Behind a frowning providence, He it and headed back to the church. Get the best results for be. Promise to publish this as St. Jude pray for us all who Say this prayer for 3 con- By this time it had started to snow. hides a smiling face. invoke your aid. An older woman running from the His purposes will ripen fast, Un- your CLASSIFIED AD soon as your favor has been secutive days and after that the with our 3-in-1 PRICE offer granted. This novena has never been request will be granted and the opposite direction was trying to folding every hour; known to fail. catch the bus. She missed it. The The bud may have a bitter via online+digital+print prayer must be published. pastor invited her to wait in the taste, But sweet will be the fl ower. editions + e-blast ser- CTG warm church for the next bus 45 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And vice. Call Asian Journal CTG CTG minutes later. She sat in a pew and scan his work in vain; 619.474.0588 Page 20 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com January 20-26, 2012 DA Honors Victim of Violent Crime at Annual Featured Books Rotary Heroes Luncheon Food for Thought Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- of RD Liporada journalusa.com by Rudy D. Liporada Read Rudy Liporada’s previous articles by visiting our web- Should I Really Join Facebook? site at www.asianjournalusa.com Read it all the way through! It's a run into in a long time. Every 10 good laugh! AND really quite true!! minutes, she would sarcastically Pusoy, A Russian Poker -- Chapter 25 A good laugh for people in the say, "Re-calc-u-lating." You would continuation over 50 group !!! think that she could be nicer. It was like she could barely tolerate me. When I bought my Blackberry, I She would let go with a deep sigh The Lieutenant thought about the 30-year business I and then tell me to make a U-turn at ran with1800 employees, all without the next light. Then if I made a right Pusoy (A Russian Poker) placed on the helmet with a dark visor, a cell phone that plays music, takes turn instead... well, it was not a good By Rudy D. Liporada the kasama had handed me. videos, pictures and communicates relationship. With a roar, the motorcycle jerked with Facebook and Twitter. I signed When I get really lost now, I call Chapter 25 – Continued… on the road with me at the back of the up under duress for Twitter and my wife and tell her the name of the kasama but only for a while. At an Facebook, so my seven kids, their cross streets and while she is starting I would later on know that soldiers isolated corner, we stopped and he gave spouses, 13 grand kids and 2 great to develop the same tone as Gypsy, swooped at the last underground houses me a bandana to blindfold myself, after DA Bonnie Dumanis and Sandy Gonzalez grand kids could communicate with the GPS lady, at least she loves me. of comrades I had reorganized. Fortu- which, I smacked back the helmet on and me in the modern way. I figured I To be perfectly frank, I am still nately, the kasamas had, some escap- pulled the visor down. Proceeding, after a San Diego County District At- and later in court in spite of her could handle something as simple as trying to learn how to use the cording by narrow minutes, left before the few more roars and tight twists, turns, and torney Bonnie M. Dumanis today timid personality. It’s not easy for Twitter with only 140 characters of less phones in our house. We have soldiers came. In their heightened sense jolts, I lost bearings on where we were joined other law enforcement leaders victims to face defendants in court, space. had them for 4 years, but I still of security, when they had not heard and where we were going. to honor victims of violent crime. but Sandy helped our office convict That was before one of my grand- haven't figured out how I can lose anything about me within a week, they The smiles of Gimo, Jenny, and a Dumanis joined San Diego Sheriff the defendant and sent him to state kids hooked me up for Tweeter, three phones all at once and have suspected that something went amiss and son of chief Lab-ok greeted me when Bill Gore and San Diego Police prison.” Tweetree, Twhirl, Twitterfon, to run around digging under chair assumed the worst especially when they I pulled off the bandana. In that ornate Chief William Lansdowne at an an- After exiting a bus one evening Tweetie and Twittererific Tweetdeck, cushions and checking bathrooms learned that the sympathizer’s house I had room, somewhere in the city, our hugging nual luncheon honoring heroes who in April, a man who noticed Sandy Twitpix and something that sends and the dirty laundry baskets when been was tagged hot. They assumed that seemed endless. performed brave acts that assisted was confused about the direction she every message to my cell phone the phone rings. I got caught and not able to withstand the “We just came from a national assess- fellow citizens or law enforcement. was headed took advantage of her and every other program within the The world is just getting too com- tortures but held on long enough before ment,” Gimo said after a while. Sandy Gonzalez, 18, of Spring Val- vulnerability. He groped her, pushed texting world. plex for me. They even mess me up my spirit broke. “We really miss and need you,” Jenny ley, was honored by the DA during her into a group of trees, and began My phone was beeping every three every time I go to the grocery store. The torturers did not kill me because, said with a smile reminiscent of Room 10 the 21st Annual Salute to Local hacking at her with a knife. Sandy minutes with the details of every- You would think they could settle on they assumed that I, being a Romualdez, at 4:30. Heroes Luncheon for her bravery fought him the man off and eventu- thing except the bowel movements something themselves but this sud- could be related to the First Lady Imelda “We will, of course, understand wher- during an attack one night last April. ally ran to safety with the help of a of the entire next generation. I am den "Paper or Plastic?" every time I Marcos and did not want to earn her ire if ever you will stand,” Gimo said. “Sandy epitomizes the courage Good Samaritan. not ready to live like this. I keep my check out just knocks me for a loop. that be the truth. No matter how distant, Without mincing words, I told them that of so many victims who fight back Six other heroes were honored by cell phone in the garage in my golf I bought some of those cloth reus- they assumed right. An aunt connected I was still a Marxist. As such, analyzing in the face of violent crime,” DA during the luncheon, which is spon- bag. able bags to avoid looking confused, with the Judge Advocate also pleaded for my concrete condition at that time, “I will Dumanis said. “She put up a brave sored by the San Diego Rotary Club. The kids bought me a GPS for my but I never remember to take them me. Nonetheless, I still had to stay in a be more of a liability to the movement fight the night she was attacked, last birthday because they say I get in with me. rehabilitation center for two years. From than an asset if I go in now.” lost every now and then going over Now I toss it back to them. When to the grocery store or library. I keep they ask me, "Paper or Plastic?" I time to time, an uncle, who was a coronel, I broke down when tortured because they had a mission in the City with a “So, have they come yet?” asked the that in a box under my tool bench just say, "Doesn't matter to me. I am would have me called, asking about a of thinking about Cynthia who was partisan group and asked if he could stay Provincial Commander Lieutenant that with the Blue tooth [it's red] phone bi-sacksual." Then it's their turn to situation or about a captured comrade. ‘I pregnant. Though thankful that no blood the night. He acted like a kasama know- weekend. I am supposed to use when I drive. stare at me with a blank look. I was don’t know anything about that or I don’t of comrades poured in my moment of ing to remove his shoes before entering “I don’t think, they will ever will.” I wore it once and was standing in recently asked if I tweet. I answered, know him,’ I would invariably say. weakness, I don’t know if I could with- the house. When I, however, asked what “Why so?” line at Barnes and Noble talking to No, but I do toot a lot." When released, I had two boys, the stand another episode, especially now that he wanted for breakfast, he answered “Don’t you think that they would be my wife and everyone in the nearest P.S. I know some of you are not younger one being a prison conjugal I have already two sons and with Cynthia “anything will do.” Wrong answer to a thinking that I should be thinking of my 50 yards was glaring at me. I had to over 50. I sent it to you to allow you visit baby; I had a nurse wife who taught on for the third. password developed with partisans I had family first before everything else?” take my hearing aid out to use it, and to forward it to those who are. nurses; I had no house of my own, and I Jenny smiled. “Who said something Somehow, the military did not think dealings with. had no job. about going inside?” I got a little loud. We senior citizens don't need any so and tried to feel my pulse some other I mean the GPS looked pretty more gadgets. The TV remote and Squeezing my family in the Samson’s “Now, that you have a legal personality ways. 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ung manunumbalik sa alaa- “Nguni’t ikaw ay isang halimbawa. la ang mga pangyayaring Nailigtas ka sa Komunismo at naging Ang Digmaan Ay Walang Katuwiran doktor,” paliwanag ni Thompson. Knaganap noong sumisiklab “Ang kabayaran, Mr. Thompson? Il- ang Vietnam War, mapagkukuro ang milyong buhay ang nasawi, kasama na yaon ay isang digmaang walang Isang Kuwento ni Percival Campoamor Cruz na ang buhay ng aking mga magulang katuturan. Biyak ang bansang Viet- at kapatid? Ilang bayan, ilang nayon ayon sa gera. Bina- Naging tigib ng trahedya ang nalimas? Ilang daang taon umatras nam noon. Ang Norte ay Komunista gabag sila ng kanilang ang kabataan ni Linh; ang kaunlaran sa Vietnam, dahilan samantalang ang Timog ay isang mga konsensiya sa salamat na lamang at ang sa gera? May nagwagi ba? Umurong Demokrasya. dami ng mga walang masasamang pangyayari, ang Estados Unidos sa Vietnam at ang malay na bata at “ci- lalo na kung nangyayari sa mga Vietnamese ay ipinagpatuloy ang Dahil sa pangangamba, ang Estados vilians” na kanilang edad ng kamus-musan, ay buhay na kanilang nalalaman. Ang Unidos ay nasangkot sa hidwaan ng napatay sa labanan nabubura sa alaala. Estados Unidos ay Estados Unidos pa Norte at ng Timog. Naniwala ang mga sa Vietnam. Ang mga Naging doktor si Linh, rin. Ang Vietnam ay Vietnam pa rin. mga may kapangyarihan sa Washington “Vietnam veterans” sa awa ng Diyos at sa Nagpahirap lamang tayo sa isa’t isa sa na kung babagsak ang Timog-Vietnam na ito’y sumanib sa tangkilik ng mga hiram na sampung mahahabang taon ng labanan, sa kamay ng mga Komunista ay isa-isa mga protesta. Sa harap magulang. At siya’y naging dala ng pakikialam sa buhay ng may at sunud-sunod na babagsak rin ang ng mga “TV news hindi lamang isang doktor, buhay,” walang kagatol-gatol na winika mga karatig na bansa gaya ng Cambo- cameras” ay itinapon kundi isang pambihirang ni Dr. Linh. dia, Laos, Thailand at iba pa, kawangis nila ang kanilang mga doktor. Siya’y “surgeon” Idinagdag pa ng doktor: “Mr. Thomp- ng mga natutumbang tisa ng domino. medalya na nakamit na nakatuklas ng paraan son, tingnan mo ang retratong ito.” Ipinadala ng Estados Unidos ang sa pakikidigma, bilang kung papaano mahihiwa At tumambad sa mata ng dating sun- kanyang sandatahang-lakas sa Vietnam simbolo ng kanilang at lubusang maaalis ang dalo ang retrato ng isang batang babae upang tulungan ang sandatahang-lakas galit at pagkawala ng kanser sa katawan. May na ang damit ay halos nahubad na sanhi ng Timog-Vietnam sa pagtatanggol sa galang sa gobyerno- natuklasan siyang “kulay” ng init na galing sa “napalm bomb”. Demokrasya, sa paghaharang sa pag- militar ng Estados na kapagka itinurok sa Tumatakbo siya sa isang lansangan, usad ng mga Vietcong (sandatahang- Unidos. kanser ay “umiilaw” ito at kasunod ang isang tila nakababatang lakas ng Norte) patungo sa Timog. Sa maraming sa gayon ay nalalaman ng kapatid na lalaki. Sa kanilang mga Sa gayong kaparaanan, ang maliit na larawan ng digmaang “surgeon” kung alin ang ba- mukha ay makikita ang sindak, ang sigalot sa pagitan ng dalawang panig ito na nakita ng buong hagi ng “organ” o “tissue” hapdi, ang nabibinbing kamatayan. mundo sa pahayagan ang titistisin. Matagumpay ng Vietnam, dahilan sa pangamba, ang isang negosyo na sa tagal ng panahon ay makapagpapahinga o di kaya’y “Ang sabi ng mga ‘adopted parents’ at sa TV, pinaka-tanyag at pinaka- na naaalis ang kanser, buo at walang maliit na mitsa, ay sumabog at ku- ay lumaki naman at naging matagump- makatutulog. ko, ako raw ang batang-babae na nasa nangungusap ang retrato ng isang naiiwan, at ang pasyente ay nabubuhay malat, naging pinakamalaking digmaan ay. Sa dakong wakas ng Vietnam War retrato.” Maikling pahayag ng doktor. batang babae na ang damit ay halos at naililigtas sa nasabing nakamamatay sa mundo pagkatapos ng World War Kamakailan lamang ay nakaramdam ay halos kalahating-milyong sundalo Matagal na tiningnan ni Thompson nahubad na sanhi ng init na galing sa na sakit. II. Nasangkot ang maraming bansa, si Thompson ng pananakit sa dibdib at ng Estados Unidos ang napadala sa ang retrato. Sinalat-salat ang kinis “napalm bomb”. Tumatakbo siya sa Nagsanga ang landas nina Thomp- pati na ang Pilipinas, sapagka’t ang tila nahihirapan siyang huminga. Nag- bansang nasabi. Mahigit isang milyon ng ibabaw nito at tila natutuyo ang isang lansangan, kasunod ang isang son at Linh. Nagkadaupang-palad ang mga ito’y kumampi sa Estados Unidos patingin sa doktor si Thompson at ang ang Amerikanong namatay. Mahigit kanyang lalamunan. Dahan-dahang tila nakababatang kapatid na lalaki. Sa bayani ng Vietnam at ang biktima ng at nagpadala ng “contingent forces” kinalabasan ng pagsusuri – may kanser dalawang milyon naman ang Vietnam- nangingilid ang luha sa kanyang mga kanilang mga mukha ay makikita ang Vietnam. Ang Imperyalista at ang Ko- upang tumulong sa “pakikipaglaban sa siya sa baga. ese na nasawi. mata. Tumayo si Thompson mula sa sindak, ang hapdi, ang nabibinbing munista. Ang pasyente at ang doktor. Komunismo”. Hindi nagsisigarilyo si Thompson. Libo ang taga-Timog-Vietnam na pagkakahiga sa kama ng maysakit at kamatayan. Ang nasa bingit ng kamatayan at ang Naging mabangis at malupit ang dig- Hindi rin nagsisigarilyo ang kanyang inilikas ng Estados Unidos patungo sa lumakad patungo sa bintana. Binuksan Si Robert Thompson ay lumaban sa tagapagligtas. maang tinuran. Hindi magapi ng Esta- asawa. “Saan kaya nanggaling ang Pilipinas muna, at pagkatapos, ay sa niya ang bintanang-salamin at nilang- Vietnam. Magdadalawampung-taong Inoperahan si Thompson at, gaya ng dos Unidos ang mga Vietcong. Mainit, kanser?” tanong niya sa sarili. Estados Unidos, bago bumagsak ang hap nang malalim ang sariwang hangin gulang siya nang mapa-destino sa nasa- inaasahan, matagumpay ang operasyon maalinsangan at magubat ang larangan; Dahilan sa epekto ng lason na dala ng Saigon, ang sentro ng Timog-Vietnam. na sumalubong sa kanyang mukha. bing gera sa Vietnam. at nalinis at natistis ang lahat ng kanser. hindi sanay ang mga kawal ng Estados “agent orange”, di mabilang ang kaso Isa sa mga mapalad na nilalang na Kipkip sa kanang kamay ang Purple Minsang ang kanyang tropa ay nag- Isang linggo ang lumipas at maaari Unidos sa ganoong kalagayan. Bihasa ng kanser, pagkabulag, pagkapilay at nailigtas ay si Linh Ahn Duong: Heart Medal, biglang inihagis niya ang mamanman sa kabukiran ay napalapit nang makalabas ng ospital si Thomp- sa “jungle warfare” ang mga Vietcong marami pang ibang kapansanan ang Walong-taong batang babae na ang karangalan sa kalawakan sa labas ng sila sa isang pangkat ng mga magsasa- son. Nang lumipas na ang mga epekto at armado sila ng mga sandatang mala- naitala na dumapo sa mga mamama- buong pamilya ay nasawi sa gera. May bintana. ka na nagtatanim ng palay. Sa kanilang ng gamot at luminaw na ang kanyang lakas galing sa Komunistang Rusya. yang Vietnamese. Lumipas na ang mga mag-asawang taga-Estados Unidos na Bumaling sa doktor at sa tinig na kasuotan ay matitiyak na ang mga nasa pag-iisip ay naunawaan niya na sila Maraming sundalo ng Estados Unidos dekada ay nagpatuloy pa ang masa- umampon kay Linh at siya ay nakapag- nabibyak dahilan sa mabigat na dam- pitak ng palayan ay mga magsasaka pala ng doktor ay kapuwa may naka- ang nangamatay, nangapinsala at nan- mang epekto ng nasabing lason sa mga aral at nagkaroon ng magandang damin ay sinabi niya, “Ikaw na naging nga, mga babae’t lalaki, na ang mga lipas sa Vietnam. Nagkaroon siya ng gasira ang ulo dahilan sa tindi ng hirap. tao; maraming bata ang isinilang na kinabukasan. biktima ng aking “kabayanihan” ang ulo ay natatakpan pa ng tila salakot – pananabik na makausap ang doktor. Kung naging mabangis at malupit bulag, o di makalakad, o may kapan- Maganda at matalino si Linh. nagligtas sa aking buhay. Ang sa akala sombrerong yari sa buli at kawayan. “Dr. Linh”, at ipinakita ni Thompson ang mga Vietcong ay ganoon din sanan o ang mga paa o ang mga braso Makinis ang kanyang balat at maba- ay inililigtas ko ay siyang naging taga- Nang ang mga sundalo ay nakarating sa doktor ang kanyang Purple Heart ang mga sundalo ng Estados Unidos. ay hindi nabuo. Matindi ang epekto ng bakas sa kanyang mukha ang gandang pagligtas. Ang naging ulila, sa halip na na sa may harapan ng mga taong nagta- Medal, “heto ang katibayan na dahil sa Maraming nayon ang sinilab nila at “agent orange”. magkahalong Vietnamese at French gumanti, ay tinulungan ang kaaway. tanim, ang mga magsasaka ay naglabas aking maliit na pagsasakit ay nagwagi pinatay nila ang maraming mga walang Nakalanghap din ang mga sund- (ang Vietnam ay pinamahayan ng Tama ka, Dr. Linh. Ang digmaan ay ng mga sandata at pinaputukan ng AK- ang Demokrasya sa Vietnam.” kamuwang-muwang na mga bata, ba- along-Estados Unidos, katulad ni mga Pranses nang mahigit sa isang walang katuwiran.” 47 at hinagisan ng granada ang mga “Mr. Thompson”, sagot ng magan- bae, at matanda na hindi naman kasali Thompson, ng amoy, usok at init ng daang taon; kung kaya’t nagkaroon ng sundalo. Sila pala’y mga Vietcong! dang doktor, “walang nagwawagi sa sa labanan. Sa huli ay gumamit pa ang “agent orange”. Malamang na ang kan- dugong Pranses ang marami sa kanila). Nakipagpalitan ng putok si Thompson ano mang digmaan.” Estados Unidos ng “napalm bomb” at yang kanser ay dulot ng pagkakabilad at ang kanyang pinamumunuang tropa. “agent orange” na kasing-bagsik ng sa “agent orange”. Nang tumigil ang putukan at pinadpad “atomic bomb” ang hagupit na noong May mga sundalo ng Estados Unidos na ng hangin ang usok ay tumambad World War II ay ibinagsak sa Hiro- na nahuli at ikinulong ng mga Viet- sa paningin ni Thompson ang sabog- shima at Nagasaki. cong. Ipiniit sila na tila mga daga sa sabog na katawan ng mga Vietcong; at Nagimbal ang mundo. Naantig ang loob ng madidilim na lungga. Marumi ang kanyang mga kasamahang sundalo damdamin ng mga mamamayan. Sigaw at mainit ang mga lungga. Di sila pina- . . . sila ri’y nagkaluray-luray sa tama ng mga kontra sa Vietnam War: payagang magsalita, mag-usap. Ang ng bala. Siya lamang at ang isang kasa- “Walang katuturan, walang katuwiran marami ay inilalagay sa mga “torture mahan ang natira. Dumating ang Huey ang digmaan!” chambers” at doon ay pinarurusahan helicopter ng Estados Unidos at inilikas “Estados Unidos, huwag maki-alam sila. Halimbawa ng parusa ay ang ang dalawang nakaligtas sa kamatayan. sa Vietnam!” paglalagay sa preso sa isang masikip na Dahilan sa kanyang kabayanihan at “Itigil ang pagpatay ng mga bata!” silid na nakasindi ang ilaw maghapon pagkakasalanta sa gera ay nakatanggap Sa Estados Unidos ay kumalat ang at magdamag. Nakatali sa isang silya si Thompson ng karangalang Purple mga protesta. Sa Kent State University ang preso at sa kanyang ulo ay paisa- Heart Medal. ay napatay ng mga pulis ang anim na isang pumapatak ang tulo ng tubig. 50% O Consultation fee until April 15, 2012 and Mahigit pitong-pung taong gulang estudyante na nagpo-protesta laban sa Mahihibang ang sino mang ilalagay sa 20% O Income Tax Preparation on each paid consultation na si Thompson. Nang iwan niya ang pakikialam sa Vietnam. May mga dat- ganyang katayuan. 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(Continued from page 6) our unity and numbers should lead petition in China “I never imagined that we would We dream of national unifi cation or us to greater political and economic ever beat China and the US in (Continued from page 10) MIRACLES OF THE DIVINE soldiers were coming!), we got our greater political clout of harmony power. While the city government is this kind of competition. I’m very MERCY by Mercy Lotilla-Asencio ready balutans (baggages), and we among ourselves, of more concerted now reaching out to minority groups individual contest. They are Clyde proud that our students rose to the MY LIFE TESTIMONY moved quickly to a farther moun- humanitarian work here and abroad for participation and representa- Wesley Ang of Chiang Kai-Shek challenge and gave an oustanding On my retirement, at age 73, I tainous place to hide. in helping to rebuild the Philippines, tion and while we are given these College and Miguel Lorenzo Ildesa performance in the contest,” said wrote my life testimony in my lap- It happened one day! and of pooled fi nancial resources to opportunities, we must not “miss the of the PAREF Westbridge School in delegation head Rechilda Villame, top for my children. I realized that Our tired mother would not budge build a Filipino Cultural Center in boat.” Our image in America must Iloilo City. executive vice president of the there are miracles in them. a bit. As we watched her, she got her our respective communities…the be solid, based on our unity. This is Winning individual silver medals Mathematics Trainers Guild-Philip- St. Paul tells us, “Do not be Bible saying, “In case the Japanese list goes on. There is that torpor for the time to speak as one. I believe are Andrea Jaba of the Saint Jude pines, who were with the students in ashamed of your testimony to our soldiers would kill me, I will prepare improvement in Filipino harmony, it is important to understand that Catholic School and Sedrick Scott China with Eugenia Guerra, Nikolai Lord, but bear your share of hard- for death.” So instead of running, we cohesiveness and camaraderie. basically we are an ethnic minority. Keh of Xavier School in the primary Christian Vasquez and Phoebe ship for the gospel with the strength all sat down with her as she led the While Filipino Americans have We must, therefore, use our skills, division, and Ma. Czarina Angela Guerra. that comes from God.” (2 Timothy prayer for protection and trust. made strides numerically, their sense experience and expertise to promote Lao of Saint Jude Catholic School Besides Hingan, other individual 1: 8) Here are some that I wrote in The Swollen River of community and larger identity our heritage, improve our image and Raenelle Ean Ngo of Chiang bronze medalists are: Jan Joshua my diary: After the massacre in a guerilla- remain elusive. An elusive dream in the community and our place in Kai-Shek College won in the middle Cruz of Pasig Catholic College; HOW WISE IS GOD! supporting-with-food community, is a goal or vision we would like to American Society. We must establish school division. Christian Philip Gelera , UP Inte- “God took my father before war we were informed by someone that achieve or fulfi ll but always remain a political clout whether we like it The Philippines Team 1 was de- grated School, Matthew Angelo began!” the Japanese soldiers who intended just out of our grasp no matter or not. Politics play a major role in Isidro, Mikaela Uy, and Austin Chua History would tell that after my next to go to our barrio could not how much we struggle to reach it. American way of life. The appoint- of Saint Jude Catholic School, Sha- Italian-American grandfather, Anto- cross the swollen river because it Although there are clear signs that ment of Filipinos in city positions quille Wyan Que of Grace Chris- tian College; twin brothers Mark nio was released by the US army in rained very hard that day. Instead of as a group, we Filipinos in America are events that should stir us and be capacity to channel their emotional Christopher and Matthew Johann Samar, he married my grand- going to our evacuation place, they are slowly beginning to coalesce, utilized as “Pinoy” arousal to rally and physical energy toward defi ned Uy, Aaron Dy and Aldrich Aldwin mother, Preciosa Malig-on in Cebu. decided to go home to town. The many still remain rooted in ethnic on, to get involved, to be active in objectives. On the surface, we are Mayoralgo, of Xavier School, Karli Preciosa died at childbirth of hemor- Lord heard our prayers! That saved identities. The obstacles to draw- our community organizations, in carefree people, seemingly disinter- Ang, Philippine Institute of Quezon rhage. So my mother, Angelina was us! ing them together are geographical, politics and in mainstream America. ested even in our destiny. To take City, Michael Brodeth and Marc taken care of by her aunt who loved dialect differences, and customs, It is about time we relearn the true this façade as a substance of a Fili- Patrick Celon. Philippine Science her. THE MERCY MARTIN GAVE, plus continuous political rivalries. meaning of Bayanihan. We must pino is to misread them completely. High School-Main, Camille Dee, When she was about 5, her aunt HE LATER RECEIVED It has frustrated the efforts of some forge a structure under which we I know we are seriously committed Immaculate Conception Academy, would no longer give her to Lolo There was even a time; my fair- Fil-Am leaders, who don’t benefi t unite. We can no longer practice about our unity, our future and our Brendon Go, British School of Antonio, so he kidnapped her and skinned mother and pretty elder from the sense of solidarity often luxury of infl uence. As fl exible and freedom. I also believe that to be Manila, and Daniel Young, Jubilee brought her to Iloilo by boat. They sister, Grace, together with my two found in African-American and resourceful people that we are, we a Filipino is to be free. Together, Christian Academy. hid from the bolo-bearing Malig-on elder brothers Tony and Tom were Latino communities. Asian Ameri- should never give up this struggle we can rip the veil of darkness that Chinese and American contest or- folks. caught by the Japanese soldiers in cans, especially Filipinos, are more for unity. Despite our interpersonal has plagued us through the ages. ganizers lauded the Philippine team In Iloilo, Mama Angelina was one of our houses where we evacuat- divided than blacks and Hispanics at problems, I do believe our people I partake of the serene confi dence in the contest and were very curious taken cared of and loved by the ed our luggages. Tony and Tom were the polls and often struggle at being reside in our pride, love passion and that we shall be able to do so. And as to how the MTG, headed by Dr. Immaculate Conception nuns. Lolo about to jump out of the window, recognized nationally. But many compassion for one another. These this reality, I know shall long endure Simon Chua and Mrs. Villame, Antonio married and adopted a boy. but my mother not to do so prevailed leaders insist that unity is the only are the bonds that hold us together, with the passing of time. The burden trains students for competitions After he was a widow for the sec- them upon. Had they jumped, they way Filipino Americans will get our strength of purpose and love of unifying the Filipinos, at least abroad. ond time, and a diabetic, he moved could have been shot because when their concerns met. Filipinos living of family. There is a subtlety in the here in this country is ours to bear. A total of 65 teams joined the to my parents’ home in Sibalom, they threw out their clothing (similar in the United States today seem to ways we do, not evident to other As the saying goes, “The destiny contest. They include teams from the Antique several years before clothes worn by Filipino gueril- be blessed and contented people. We foreigners. We are the ultimate and rests on what we do today and plan United States, host China, the Philip- World War II came. My mother, An- las) they landed into the Japanese have achieved success and affl uence. supreme arbiters of our fate. As a for tomorrow.” Filipino Americans, pines, South Korea, Malaysia, Indo- gelina, Antonio’s real daughter, who soldiers’ hands! They sniffed them We have the drive, talent, fortitude people, we are endowed with the how do we get there? To you and nesia, and Macau. -- (Story courtesy was a very prayerful Catholic, took and concluded they were devoid of and fi ber to turn this dream into freedom to rise above ourselves. your love ones, have a joyous and of Manila Bulletin’s JONATHAN good care of him. Being an expert soldiers’ armory smell. reality. Almost everyone has a good Filipinos are passionate people and wonderful New Year ! -- AJ cook, she would serve him the best Everyone in the house was made paying job, a fi ne home, a car or two history has shown that they have the M. HICAP) food that he liked very much. to line up. My mother and siblings My old Lolo Antonio, with a who were suspected of being Ameri- THE SWOLLEN RIVER For almost a month already, we booming voice bought her a nice cans (Japan’s bitter enemy that time) After the massacre in a guerilla- had no sales in our music store, piano out of his American pension; were praying. Mama’s prayer of supporting-with-food community, and on February 1979, we had no so that Mama Angelina was the fi rst the heart touched the Jap’s Filipino we were informed by someone that more cash left; still we had suppli- Laughing Matter in the town of Sibalom, Antique to guide, Martin who was my father’s the Japanese soldiers who intended ers to pay. Worse of all, I saw my Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- have a piano. My mother loves to mayoralty election rival. (Both of next to go to our barrio could not rival organ seller (I was a franchise journalusa.com play and sing. them lost). cross the swollen river because it dealer of Yamaha Electone Organs) Maybe, her Italian blood was Martin told the Jap soldiers that rained very hard that day. Instead of Bantigue delivered a Kawai Elec- reigning in her. She even taught Mama and my siblings were harm- going to our evacuation place, they tone Organ to my prospect-customer. piano to my brothers, Tony and Tom, less Filipinos and were friends of the decided to go home to town. The I felt so upset and so disturbed. Guni-Guni and my elder sister, Grace. The mo- Japs who were preparing to go back Lord heard our prayers! That saved I went to my offi ce, sat there, took ment I was big enough, I was also to town. Hence, those luggages were us! a Bible, and prayed, “Lord, what I taught to play the piano once week placed there. saw did not give me peace. The feel- Misis : Darling, ano ang tawag Aanhin ko ang napakalaking baby Tio Moring, who came from the The Japs poked their bayonets at A YOUNG MAN’S DEAR POS- ing of envy and jealousy is not what sa isang asawa na sexy, maganda, hay, mamahaling sasakyan, milyun- next town, San Jose, 10 kilometers our pieces of luggages to fi nd hiding SESSION You desire. Speak to me, Lord.” hindi selosa, mapagmahal, masipag, milyong kayamanan, at masasarap away. guerillas. By God’s grace, The Japs Johnny told me this while he was After I opened the Bible at ran- mapagkalinga, masarap magluto? na pagkain kung ang kapit-bahay ko World War II was looming in did not open them for they contained courting me in 1956. dom, I was struck with the message. Mister: Guni-guni! ang may-ari ng mga iyun?! 1941. I, who was a child, then, could my American grandfather’s papers, After Johnny graduated from Ca- And as I meditated on those words, understand the worried people’s war medals during the American batuan High School, Iloilo, his father God spoke through my mouth, *** *** face. war in Cuba, and the American fl ag, could not send him to college, so he “Why envy? Why not come to Me TANONG: Paano mo sasabihin Nanay: Ano 'tong malaking zero sa One lunch in 1941, my mother which draped his coffi n just before sold his dear possession – his violin. and ask?” I was really surprised! sa isang babae na mataba siya nang test paper mo? gave soup to my grandfather, Anto- war. Had they done so, grave would Then he told his father, “Tatay, I will But that had a calming effect. So I hindi siya mababastos? Anak : Hindi po 'yan zero, 'Nay. nio. He coughed and coughed, trig- have been the consequence. be back here in Cabatuan, Iloilo after prayed for our diffi culties and asked SAGOT: "Uhm, excuse me, miss... Naubusan lang ng star ang teacher gering his heart attack! That made When my mother and siblings I fi nish my Law studies.” And off for help. Mang Tomas ba ang lotion mo?" < ko kaya binigyan niya ako ng moon! my mother cry a lot! came home to our evacuation place, with his friend, he left for Manila. In To my amazement, we sold four oink! > Moon lang 'yan, 'Nay, promise! I heard my mother as she shared they told everything, and we prayed Sampaloc, Manila, he worked during pianos and one organ that week. Ju- (prophecy?) to her friends at his for thanksgiving. the day and studied at night for 8 liet called up that I must deliver the *** wake, “How wise is God! He took A Sequel to that happening years in UST. When he took the bar, organ to her home already. In a little my father before war began! Indeed, That Japanese tour guide, Martin Johnny said to me that he had no while, Mr. & Mrs. Yap visited our we cannot question His ways!” was arrested by the guerillas later, Law books to review. He reviewed store and paid one Yamaha piano. His coffi n covered with the Ameri- and was about to be hanged! He until the bell rang at 10:00 PM in the Indeed, we only have to ask Him! can fl ag was buried like any soldier, asked that my father, Vincente be UST Library. How foolish of us to limit God’s bugle taps fi rst, followed with a 21- called before the hanging. After he passed the bar, he went generosity, when in fact, He is per- gun salute. The bugle taps brought My father came and told the home to Cabatuan and handed his fect love! tears to our eyes! guerillas that Martin protected my diploma to his father. Johnny told (to be continued) Two months after, December 7, mother and my siblings from the him, “Tatay, I’m now a lawyer. With 1941, the Japanese soldiers bombed Japs. So mercy Martin gave, mercy the Lord’s help I passed the bar.” Pearl Harbor where the Americans he received! He was released! The whole Asencio clan celebrated concentrated their artillery in Asia ready balutans (baggages), and we this big event in Johnny’s life. was bombed by the Japanese sol- moved quickly to a farther moun- During the party for him, the old diers. And World War II began! tainous place to hide. man who bought his violin then, Reservatrol It happened one day! presented his violin to him as a gift THE SWOLLEN RIVER THAT Our tired mother would not budge telling him, “During the fl ood, this SAVED US a bit. As we watched her, she got her violin was lost but I found it hanging I was 6-year-old when World War Bible saying, “In case the Japanese on a tree.” Johnny’s eyes were moist (Continued from page 15) II broke out (1942-1945). Running soldiers would kill me, I will prepare with tears for his dear violin had away from the Japanese Kimpitai for death.” So instead of running, we come back to him! pounds,' but studies with resveratrol (soldiers) was our fare. all sat down with her as she led the ELECTONE ORGAN DELIVERY show that this is correct! We need to When someone shouted “Hapon!” prayer for protection and trust. 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(619) 474-0588 • Fax (619) 474-0373 into this World Bank aide memoire,” able fi nancial statements, unsatis- World Bank Lacierda later said in a briefi ng. factory management style, the use NOTICE TO BIDDERS “(The report) practically says there of World Bank funds for ineligible has been a breakdown of fi nancial transactions, self-serving internal NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Diego will receive bids for work at the Purchasing and Con- (Continued from page 1) controls and, in fact, it’s a diplomat- audit, lack of segregation of duties tracting Department, Contracts Division, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 200, San Diego, California, where bids are ic way of saying you mismanaged and procurement irregularities. to be submitted prior to time specified. Plans and specifications can be obtained from The City of San Diego’s “We have always been confi dent the funds,” Lacierda said. At the DOF, the agency called on website: http://www.sandiego.gov/bids-contracts. A pre-bid meeting and/or pre-bid visit to the work site will be that as long as the rules are applied held, if indicated, at the time and place specified in the contract documents. Prospective bidders are encouraged He also pointed out that “16 of the Supreme Court to punish those to attend these sessions. and transparency observed, then the 70 ineligible transactions” were responsible for the misuse of funds. wrongdoing will be revealed. Ac- It is the policy of the City of San Diego to encourage equal opportunity in its construction, consultant, material attributed in the report to Court Ad- “The WB mission’s report points to and supply contracts. Bids/proposals from small businesses, minority-owned, disabled, veteran-owned businesses, countability is catching up with the ministrator Marquez and his offi ce. serious defi ciencies in the imple- Chief Justice and his subordinates women-owned businesses and local firms are strongly encouraged. Contractors are encouraged to subcontract 6 main fi ndings mentation of the project and we and/or participate in joint ventures with these firms. The City is committed to equal opportunity and will not who have given the Supreme Court The Palace also prepared a media request the leadership of the (high discriminate with regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, age, gender, disability, medical condition or place of a bad name, and who have shown briefer on the WB report, which court) to swiftly respond to these birth and will not do business with any firm that discriminates on any basis. themselves blind to the cause of summed up the fi ndings and drew at- observations,” it added. Contractors interested in bidding projects over $50,000 must be pre-qualified. 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MANDATORY Pre-Bid Date: February 1, 2012 @ 10:00 The briefer also highlighted the and addressed to Associate Justice a.m. Pre-Bid Location: Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101. of graft and corruption, certainly report’s six main fi ndings on the Teresita L. de Castro. the Ombudsman should take a look Bid Opening Date: February 22, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m. Construction Estimate: $5,767,500. License Requirement: implementation of the JRSP: unreli- The World Bank earlier acknowl- A or C-34 or C-42. edged the document’s existence but PREVAILING WAGE RATES: STATE, FEDERAL. had not released it to the public. FEDERAL EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS. Misuse of autonomy APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS. “Fiscal autonomy is a privilege THIS IS A CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUNDS CONTRACT THROUGH CALIFORNIA STATE Full Time Live-in Caregiver needed near granted to an institution to preserve WATER RESOURCE CONTROL BOARD. 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The Recent TB clearance, experience desired. COST: $200.00 But it later turned out that the al- ment-attached hospice is the fi rst in ad is tentatively scheduled locations in question had been left the country. REF: PIPELINE REHAB Q-1 to be published in the Call Administrator (951) 588-3085 intact as the budget bill made its way Dr. Anjanette Reyes-De Leon, who through Congress. heads the pediatric center of the Lung AJ-CA_01.20.2012 “We are all stewards of the issue of Center, said cancer is a formidable the Asian Journal if we people’s money, for the sake of truth contributor to childhood morality and accountability, the leadership of receive your approval on here and abroad. In the Philippines time. At $4 per line the (Supreme Court) must … explain the annual incidence of cancer for 5x4x10 lines, it costs to the public how they have used the children aged 0-14 is 100 per million BUSINESS MANAGER/ FT/ funds which they have held in trust population — the second highest in 200 for the Filipino people,” the DOF the Asian region after Japan. $______.00 to be paid San Diego, 92108 said. Former Senator Orly Mercado, now upon your receipt of the The WB’s observations, the de- with Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko, was guest invoice and tear sheet. partment stressed, “point to systemic speaker during the hospice-palliative Thank you. Plan, direct, coordinate fi nancial problems in the SC’s fi nances.” -- center’s simple turn-over ceremo- With a report from AP nies. He said children, being resilient, Fax # activities of company. “teach us how to face incurable illnesses — tinuturuan tayo kung papa- no harapin ang sakit. Hospice care is Mail resume to: More Personal giving care to those who need care.” -- My e-mail: dominimt20002yahoo. If approved please Stories; Stanley com sign and fax back to Affi liated Research Institute (619) 474-0373 (Continued from page 18) CEPA Net PO Box 530429 San Diego, CA 92153. and the great demand for his talk and ______testimony. Please let me know if you are (Continued from page 8) interested in booking him anywhere in San Diego for more people to hear � To obtain input from the Fili- Jesus message through him and the pino American community on policy Divine Mercy devotion, how it can issues which the community may save souls. want political candidates and Let us pray for him, for guid- elected offi cials to address. ance and protection, wisdom and � On developing leaderships strength to pursue HIS mission and skills for the public sector including fufi ll GOD’s will. It is a tremendous running for political offi ce, apply- sacrifi ce to give your family life and ing for internships and chief of staff leave everything and everyone you positions with elected offi cials, love to do this mission for the LORD, qualifying to be a redistricting com- faithfully serving HIM with love and missioner. joy and dtermination to reach out to � On the role of nonprofi t organi- as many people in all corners of the zations in voter registration, get-out- world. This ailing world really needs the vote, advocating policy issues Jesus’ Love and Mercy. to candidates and elected offi cials, May the JOY, PEACE, LOVE lobbying. and MERCY of Christ be wtih you � To analyze after elections vot- all and your loved ones.” ing data and patterns, voter turnout, elections and their impact on redis- God bless, tricting 2021. • Conduct Candidates Forums Zarina Cruz • Develop a grassroots movement to increase voter participation and Please email [email protected] to ar- leadership range to have Bro. Stanley visit your • Bridge the gap between genera- homes, workplace, parishes and listen tions, immigrants and U. S. born to his testimony. For information on CEPA Net **** upcoming workshops and meet- We begin the Miracles of Divine ings, contact: Edward B. Aparis Mercy series with the Life Testimony [email protected] or Pam of Mercy Lotilla-Asencio Hooper [email protected] or Please turn to page 22 for the story. SCAPAL [email protected]

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