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PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE jUly 11, 2015 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor he past week weather-wise was Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Filipino Community Hails unbearable for much of Hawaii, Publisher & Managing Editor which endured sweltering con- Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Appointment of Judge ditions. We can only hope and pray that the trade winds and Associate Editors T Dennis Galolo Domingo cooler weather will return soon. Edwin Quinabo Speaking of cool, our cover story for he recent confirmation of William Domingo to the Contributing Editor Oahu First Circuit District Court bodes well for this issue is just that! Judge William Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. Domingo, a local Filipino, is the newest addition to the State Hawaii’s Filipino community. Despite being the Creative Designer second largest ethnic group in the state, Filipinos First Circuit Court for Oahu. In case you didn’t know, the Cir- Junggoi Peralta are for the most part still underrepresented in ed- cuit Court holds jury trials and has general jurisdiction in civil T and criminal cases. It also has exclusive jurisdiction in pro- Photography ucation, engineering, law, medicine and other top Tim Llena bate, guardianship and criminal felon cases, as well as civil professions. And as far as judicial appointments are concerned, Administrative Assistant cases where the contested amount exceeds $40,000. The it doesn’t get any better in terms of prestige and influence than Shalimar Pagulayan Chronicle’s associate editor, Dennis Galolo, delves into Judge joining the bench, which is not only a tremendous honor but Columnists Domingo’s humble beginnings and his exemplary career as a also signifies that you are among the very top in the legal pro- Carlota Hufana Ader State Deputy Public Defender, Federal Public Defender and Emil Guillermo fession. attorney in private practice. His nomination to the bench was Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Domingo’s story is yet another in a familiar tale of Fil- Ron Menor strongly supported by many colleagues and leaders from J.P. Orias ipinos who arose out of humble beginnings to enjoy personal Hawaii’s Filipino community, who provided glowing remarks Pacita Saludes success. He came from an immigrant, blue collar family in of his wit, legal expertise and compassion. Judge Domingo is Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Kalihi Valley and advanced himself through education. Charlie Sonido, M.D. a tremendous addition to the State judicial system. We hope Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. Domingo followed in the footsteps of one of his early men- that you are inspired by reading Judge Domingo’s story which Felino S. Tubera tors—retired State Supreme Court Justice Simeon Acoba who begins on page 4. Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. interestingly enough also hails from Kalihi and attended the While one prominent member of the Filipino community Contributing Writers same Methodist Church. assumes a new post, a second quietly decided to call it a career Clement Bautista One of Domingo's admirable qualities is his willingness to after a long and illustrious 25-year career as an educator at the Teresita Bernales, Ed.D not only be mentored but to also mentor younger attorneys in University of Hawaii-Manoa. She is none other than Dr. Ruth Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. turn. Testimony received during his State Senate confirmation Mabanglo, coordinator and professor of the UH Filipino and Julia Crowley Linda Dela Cruz hearing indicated that Domingo often took on the more com- Philippine Literature Program, Department of Hawaiian & Fiedes Doctor plex and difficult cases, yet still managed to find time to share Indo-Pacific Languages and Literature. She is the latest Fil- Danny De Gracia, II, MA ipino faculty member at UH to retire or relocate, following Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand his knowledge and legal expertise. In doing so, he has helped Amelia Jacang, M.D. to raise the legal profession and state court system to a whole Dean Alegado and Belinda Aquino. Dr. Mabanglo has done Caroline Julian new level. Those who have followed his career say Domingo much to promote the teaching of the Filipino language not Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. only locally but around the world. Please turn to page 11 to Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. has the ability to listen to competing viewpoints and employ a Deborah T. Manog balanced, common-sense approach to decision-making. That, learn more about this amazing poet and educator. The Chron- Maita Milallos in addition to his even temperament, sharp mind, work ethic icle wishes Dr. Mabanglo the very best during her retirement! Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. Seneca Moraleda-Puguan and 30 years of experience as a trial attorney for both the State I also invite you to turn to page 8 and read in our “Per- sonal Reflections” column a very moving letter written by Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. and Federal Public Defender's Offices, as well as in private law Jay Valdez, Psy.D. practice, make him an excellent judge and a tremendous asset contributing writer Seneca Moraleda-Puguan to her unborn Glenn Wakai child. As expectant parents, she and her husband are prepar- Amado Yoro to the Judiciary. In the broader picture, Domingo’s appointment ing their first child—a daughter—for the challenges that lay Philippine Correspondent also bodes well for the state court system, which must reflect ahead for her and her generation. If you are a parent, you Greg Garcia Hawaii’s multi-ethnic diversity. may share Seneca’s fears as well as her hopes for our chil- Big Island Distributor Congratulations to Judge Domingo on his well-deserved Grace Larson dren who must navigate their way through this flawed and achievements and best wishes for continued success. We can Ditas Udani imperfect world. only hope that younger Filipinos will draw inspiration from Maui Distributor That’s all for now. Please take some time to read the Cecile Piros Domingo’s example and follow in his footsteps, just as he fol- other informative columns and news stories that we have for Molokai Distributor lowed those Filipino judges before him. you in this issue. 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EDITORIALS (from page 2, CITY...) fairness, some say the feral chickens are its contract, HGBA estimates that it a natural form of pest control because caught about 5,000 wild chickens. City they eat large amounts of termites, cen- officials, however, terminated the con- tipedes, roaches and other problem in- tract in 2014 due to budget constraints, sects. Nevertheless, the complaints a factor which some observers say may continue to roll in. likely have contributed to an increase Feral chickens and other wild birds in the numbers of the noisy fowl. Some are protected under state law, which estimates put the numbers of Oahu’s means residents cannot take matters feral chicken population as high as into their own hands and eliminate 20,000 islandwide. Other factors have them. And because the Hawaiian Hu- contributed to their increase, mainly a mane Society no longer responds to lack of natural predators, the ability of rooster crowing complaints due to hens to lay up to 10 eggs at a time and budget cuts, residents for the time the fact that members of the public reg- being can only call 911 to file a com- ularly feed and care for them like pets. plaint. Fortunately, help is on the way. The problem is not limited to rural In addition to this year’s funding, the Oahu. Wild roosters and hens have City Council is likely to add an addi- taken up residence in urban neighbor- tional $80,000 in next year’s budget to hoods like McCully and Moiliili where further address the problem—much to the birds have scratched out a living the relief of those residents who want amongst the areas’ low-rise apartment only one thing that’s eluded them of buildings and towering condos. In all late—a good night’s rest.
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Judge William M. Recktenwald appointed through my interactions with Domingo was sworn in on Domingo to fill the vacancy the public and also mentoring May 18, 2015 in front of fam- created by the retirement of new attorneys.” ily, friends, colleagues and Judge Leslie Hayashi. The supporters who packed the State Senate’s Judiciary & Humble Beginnings Supreme Court courtroom. Labor Committee, chaired by A product of the public During the ceremony, he was Sen. Gilbert Keith-Agaran, school system, Domingo at- described as a family man, heard public testimony on tended Kalihi Uka Elemen- strong mentor and community Domingo’s nomination on tary, Dole Intermediate and leader who volunteers with April 15, 2015 and voted Farrington High School, the YMCA, the American unanimously to confirm his where he graduated from in Youth Soccer Organization, appointment, as did the entire 1974. He later attended the Boy Scouts of America, Senate a few days later by a University of Hawaii-Manoa Hawaii Filipino Lawyers As- vote of 25-0. and earned a degree in Philip- sociation and other local or- Domingo, who will serve pine Studies in 1979 and his Judge William Domingo (center) with State Senators Gilbert Keith- ganizations. for a six-year term, says it is a law degree in 1985. Agaran (left) and Will Espero The program included re- blessing for him to serve as a His father Prudencio im- marks from Gregory K. judge. migrated to Hawaii from the their accomplishments but in Family Court. In 1987, Markham, president of the “I am very grateful for the Philippines in 1930 to work on take great joy that they are car- Domingo accepted a position Hawaii State Bar Association; opportunity to serve my com- the sugar plantations. The ing individuals with an amaz- as a state public defender Judge Christine E. Kuriyama munity and the State of elder Domingo later attended ing circle of friends,” where he served for 12 years from the Hawaii State Trial Hawaii,” he says. “With my UH-Manoa and graduated Domingo says. before working as a federal Judges Association; James A years of experience and the with a degree in business ad- public defender for the next 5 Kawachika, chair of the Judi- skills that I have developed as ministration—an amazing ac- Budding Career years. He spent the last 10 cial Selection Commission; an attorney, I thought I could complishment for a sakada. As a teenager, Domingo years in private practice spe- State Rep. Sylvia Luke, and make a difference. Instead of His mother Marcelina, who is briefly considered a career in cializing in criminal defense. State Sen. Will Espero. client by client, I could make from Ilcos Sur, came to social work, by virtue of his Domingo says he loved Chief Justice Mark E. more of an impact as a judge Hawaii in 1951 as a student. involvement in a number of working with his clients and “My parents practiced a outreach projects with church “got hooked on the rush of life of faith, family and hard and community service agen- jury trials.” work and believed that educa- cies. The turning point came in “In my almost 30 years as tion was the great equalizer,” college when he met several a state and federal public de- Domingo says of his blue-col- students from the UH law fender and in private practice, lar family. school. I have run the gamut of cases He is married to Trisha, “They convinced me that I from speeding to murders,” he his wife of 30 years who could help more people as a says. “Although I have had works as a manager and regis- lawyer and made a good argu- cases with notoriously notable tered nurse at St. Francis Hos- ment for staying home for facts and circumstances, I will pice. Together they have three school,” Domingo says. “I was always remember the people. children—Jessica, a State pub- accepted into law school and As a defense attorney, I had lic defender; Aaron, a financial while there, I met other stu- the pleasure to really get to advisor with Wealth Strategy dents who were focusing on know my clients inside and Partners; and Rachel, an Eng- criminal law. out. That is what I will truly lish teacher at Waipahu High “Growing up in Kalihi, I miss as a practitioner.” School. always rooted for the under- Those who testified during Both daughters played dog. I also saw alarming rates his Senate confirmation hear- soccer for the UH Wahine soc- of Filipinos in the criminal ing say Domingo is highly-re- cer team, while son Aaron at- justice system, so criminal de- spected in the legal profession. tended school in Nashville, fense was a natural fit for me.” U.S. District Judge J. Michael Tennessee, and is an accom- His first legal job was as a Seabright, who has known plished musician. deputy attorney general deal- Domingo for over 20 years, “We are very proud of ing with child protective cases (continued on page 5) jUly 11, 2015 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE 5 COVER STORY
(from page 4, FILIPINO ....) says Domingo always fairly speech inspired members to professor of Political Science and zealously represented the better work together to and Asian Studies at the Uni- best interests of his clients. achieve a shared goal.” versity of Hawaii-Manoa. “Willie has tried some “But being a judge comes very difficult cases in my A Proud Tradition with a tremendous amount of court, always showing the Domingo is the latest in a prestige. Anyone who makes highest degree of profession- short but distinguished list of it to that position is already alism,” Seabright said in writ- Filipino judges who blazed a among the very best in their ten testimony. “He always trail and left behind an endur- field.” treats others with respect, ing legacy for future Filipinos According to Agbayani, whether the court or opposing to follow. Names like Simeon Filipinos are the second counsel.” Acoba Jr., Peter Aduja, Rey largest ethnic group in Hawaii State Public Defender Graulty, Alfred Laureta, Ben- yet continue to be under-rep- John M. Tonaki, who has jamin Menor and Mario Ramil resented, especially among known Domingo for 30-plus are recognizable, household lawyers and judges. She says years, says he has exceptional L to R: Patricia Walsh-Domingo, Domingo Los Banos, Judge William names for Filipinos. Domingo’s confirmation Domingo and Dr. Amy Agbayani qualities as a trial lawyer. In fact, one of the most re- bodes well for Hawaii’s Fil- “He has been a tireless ad- Mayor Wright Housing on Lil- just about clients but also spected jobs in any country is ipino community. vocate for justice on behalf of iha Street. He remembers a about the community and giv- that of a judge. Judges inter- “Appointing a very com- every person he has repre- young Domingo taking on ing back,” Andaya stated in pret the law and control the petent applicant who adds to sented,” Tonaki also wrote in leadership roles as a youth ad- written testimony. “He struck proceedings in a courtroom. the diversity of judges and testimony. “He is always well- visor and organizing numer- me as patient, compassionate, And as far as influence is con- who meets and exceeds the prepared and is a forceful and ous sports and music with a true commitment to the cerned, judges are nearly un- qualifications for this vacancy passionate litigator.” activities. legal and broader commu- paralleled—they have forged will be of great benefit to the “His goal was to uplift and nity.” paths for society and their de- judiciary, our state and our fu- Strong Support fortify Kalihi families,” Ver- Waipahu-based attorney cisions have literally changed ture,” she says. “I share the be- Members of Hawaii’s Fil- gara said in his testimony. “He Daisy Lynn Hartsfield says the course of history. lief that programs, decisions ipino community also came served on social service Domingo freely shared his For many Filipinos, medi- and processes are better when out in strong support of boards in Kalihi and scaled up knowledge and has been an cine and law represent the groups are adequately repre- Domingo’s nomination and his outreach efforts to a exceptional role model. epitome of success. Both pro- sented and there is a diversity cited his numerous contribu- statewide youth leadership “He gives of his time to fessions require years of per- of backgrounds, opinions and tions to the Filipino commu- network called Sariling Gawa, help the community,” Harts- sonal sacrifice, studying and experiences. Diversity and in- nity. One such supporter is which instills ethnic pride and field wrote in testimony. passing exams. clusion should be a com- Amy Agbayani, co-chair of offers mentoring for Filipino “When I was legal counsel for “In the Philippines, pelling and critical beneficial the Hawaii Friends of Civil youth to become civically en- the OFCC, he was willing to everyone aspires to be either dimension for the judiciary Rights who says Domingo gaged in their own communi- be the keynote speaker at their a doctor or a lawyer,” says and all public decision-making was one of her students in the ties.” recent annual convention. His Dr. Belinda Aquino, retired institutions.” Operation Manong Program at UH-Manoa over 30 years ago. Mentors and Mentoring “I fondly remember his Domingo credits Retired engaging personality, enthusi- Justice Simeon Acoba as one asm and competence as one of of his mentors. Both attended our bilingual tutors working the same church and followed with recently-arrived immi- similar career paths. grant and non-native English “He was a real inspira- public school students,” says tion,” Domingo says. “While Dr. Agbayani. “He worked growing up, I constantly very well with those he tutored heard, ‘You can be a lawyer and was a leader among his just like Manong Sim.’ He was peers. the guiding force behind the “I have kept in touch with Hawaii Filipino Lawyers As- him over the years and am sociation (HFLA). He con- aware of his excellent reputa- stantly prodded us get tion among lawyers for his involved with the community legal expertise and sound and be active in the bar.” judgments. I am also very Domingo in turn, takes grateful for his active and con- time to mentor younger attor- tinuing leadership in educa- neys, including Bryan An- tional community service daya, who practiced as an projects and mentoring youth attorney for nearly eight years from various backgrounds.” before joining L&L Franchise, Oahu Filipino Community Inc., as chief operating officer Council (OFCC) President and vice president. He first Alex Vergara knew met Domingo through volun- Domingo’s parents who were teer work with the HFLA. members of Aldersgate “William served as an ex- Methodist Church—a mostly cellent role model for new at- Filipino congregation abutting torneys like me that law is not 6 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE jUly 11, 2015 OPEN FORUM New Sex Ed Policy Moves Hawaii Forward will help them to form By State Senator Will Espero munity organizations like program. Planned Parenthood, as well One Ewa lawmaker pro- healthy relationships and t is very impor- public school students with as parents and educators, to motes abstinence-only edu- make better decisions about tant that our chil- comprehensive sex educa- ensure that our youth receive cation at length, but reality their sexual health. dren are educated tion, they did so with science, accurate and developmentally shows that it simply doesn’t The new BOE policy is about their bodies evidence, history and public appropriate sexual health ed- work. It hasn’t worked in absolutely necessary, and can and their health. support. ucation. As the data and sup- Hawaii and, further, has been be characterized as a “social I Sex education is It’s clear that our current port clearly show, over 80 contrary to current law since reality.” Parents will be able needed to make strategy for educating youth percent of parents and nine 2009, when I voted in sup- to review the curriculum, and certain correct information is on their sexual health is not out of ten teachers over- port of a law to require all it’s time for us to recognize learned and known by our working. Everyone agrees whelmingly support compre- sex education programs pro- that when it comes to making youth. Many parents are un- that abstinence should al- hensive sex education. It also vided by the state to be com- healthy and safe decisions, comfortable about this sub- ways be taught and encour- shows that giving kids this in- prehensive. The BOE policy our children may need more ject, and some parents just aged. However, among all formation keeps them safe. now mirrors state law but im- information than we’re able don't know how to begin this states, Hawaii ranks 9th in Don’t believe the mis- proves upon it by actually re- to provide them. We want to conversation. That is why it teenage pregnancy rates and leading information that quiring schools to provide stop unwanted pregnancies. is important that we teach our 12th in chlamydia infections. some are spreading: parents students sexual education. We want to stop sexually children age-appropriate sex In the use of condoms, our still have the power to decide These programs must teach transmitted diseases that hurt education in our schools. teens rank last. These statis- whether to include their chil- that abstinence is the surest people and relationships. We In reality, the only trav- tics are devastating, and we dren in the sex education pro- way to prevent pregnancy want to stop poverty which esty at play here is the false need to do what we can to gram. The “opt-out” system and sexually transmitted in- can occur when a family is and misleading information change them. still ensures that students can fections and provide educa- not planned. The new BOE being spread by sex educa- The BOE wisely recog- be taken out of the program tion on contraception and policy gives us an opportu- tion opponents that will only nized that we need to make at the request of their parents. methods of infection preven- nity to move forward to- cause harm to our youth. some changes if we really Parents make the decision. tion. gether to ensure bright When the Hawaii State want to improve the health The new policy also in- Further, they must teach futures for all of Hawaii’s Board of Education (BOE) and futures of our youth, in- creases parental involvement students relationship and youth. It is the right thing to voted last month to provide cluding partnering with com- both before and during the communication skills that do. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Brain Trauma Expert Lectures at more concussions. About UH Medical School 200,000 service members con- leading brain trauma tinue to experience symptoms specialist recently more than three months after Aspoke at the University their injuries. of Hawaii-Manoa’s John A. “The most common symp- Burns School of Medicine toms include headaches, dizzi- (JABSOM) about the effects of ness, attention and memory brain trauma and a nationwide problems, and problems with study on the chronic effects of irritability and a poor toler- such injuries on the U.S. mili- ance for frustration,” says Dr. tary’s servicemen and women. Cifu. “As a result of the in- Dr. David X. Cifu, senior tense horrors that cause poly- brain trauma specialist for the Dr. David X. Cifu trauma, many sufferers also U.S. Department of Veterans have problems with post-trau- Affairs, lectured on the topic sities, 15 Veterans Affairs matic stress disorder and anx- “Battlefield to Ball Field: An Medical Centers and five U.S. iety disorder, which further Integrative Approach to Trau- military treatment facilities. complicates their care,” matic Brain Injury.” He is an The goal of the study is to dis- Other symptoms that expert in “polytrauma”—com- cern what types of individuals occur less commonly include plex injuries sustained from do and don’t get well, what difficulties with vision, hear- improvised explosive devices types of early and late treat- ing, sleep, depression and an (IEDs), blasts and other com- ments work best and what inability to return to school or bat trauma that result in trau- may be the long-term effects work. Symptoms can occur matic brain injuries, and of the injuries. immediately after the injuries, complicated by associated am- Of the more than 2.5 mil- while some persist for months putations, burns, fractures and lion service members who have or years. psychological disorders. served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Dr. Cifu’s lecture on July Dr. Cifu is leading a $62 approximately 250,000 to 12, 2015, was sponsored by million study on the chronic 300,000 have suffered moder- the Hawaii Speech-Language- effects of combat trauma, ate-to-severe brain injuries. Hearing Association and JAB- which involves researchers Nearly one in five service SOM’s Neurotrauma Registry from UH and 30 other univer- members have sustained one or Project. jUly 11, 2015 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE 7 LEGAL GUIDE More Famous Cases Make Bad Law Like Upholding Obamacare Tax Credits tablished by the State” gets Federal.” Scalia said this is gery-pokery.” He suggested State) will be cited by litigants tax credits to pay for insur- an “impossible possibility”. that: “Rather than rewriting the endlessly, to the confusion of By Atty. Emmanuel ance premiums. Justice Scalia said that he law under the pretense of inter- honest jurisprudence. And the Samonte Tipon The majority opinion (6- agreed with the majority preting it, the Court should cases will publish forever the 3), written by Chief Justice “that sound interpretation re- have left it to Congress to de- discouraging truth that the tupid deci- Roberts, held that tax credits quires paying attention to the cide what to do about the Act’s Supreme Court of the United sion,” fumed are available to individuals in whole law, not homing in on limitation of tax credits to state States favors some laws over M a n i l a States that have a Federal Ex- isolated words or even iso- Exchanges.” others, and is prepared to do Mayor Arse- change. He noted that the lated sections. Context al- Justice Scalia lamented whatever it takes to uphold nio H. Lac- phrase “Exchange established ways matters. . . It is a tool that the majority opinion and assist its favorites. . . We “S son when he by the State” is ambiguous. for understanding the terms “changes the usual rules of should start calling this law read the deci- “The phrase may be limited in of the law, not an excuse for statutory interpretation for the SCOTUScare.” sion of Manila Judge Agustin its reach to State Exchanges. rewriting them. Any effort to sake of the Affordable Care P. Montesa dismissing crimi- But it is also possible that the understand rather than to Act. That, alas, is not a nov- atty. tiPon has a Master of nal charges for corruption phrase refers to all Exchanges rewrite a law must accept and elty. In National Federation of Laws degree from Yale Law against a high ranking police – both State and Federal.” He apply the presumption that Independent Business v. Sebe- School and a Bachelor of Laws officer. Judge Montesa im- claimed that the “context and lawmakers use words in lius, 567 U. S., degree from the University of the mediately filed a libel suit Philippines. He specializes in im- structure of the Act compel us “their natural and ordinary [http://www.supremecourt.go migration law and criminal de- against Lacson who laughed to depart from what would signification.” The majority’s v/opinions/11pdf/11- fense. Office: 900 Fort Street, it off, saying “I did not call otherwise be the most natural interpretation, said Scalia, “is 393c3a2.pdf ], this Court re- Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96813. him stupid, I simply called reading of the pertinent statu- not merely unnatural; it is un- vised major components of Tel. (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: fil- the decision stupid. There are [email protected]. Websites: tory phrase.” He said that the heard of. Who would ever the statute in order to save www.MilitaryandCriminalLaw.co many intelligent people who Act contains examples of have dreamt that “Exchange them from unconstitutionality. m. He is from Laoag City and make stupid decisions.” Lac- “inartful drafting” resulting established by the State” The Act that Congress passed Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. He served son was acquitted. from the fact that “Congress means “Exchange estab- provides that every individual as an Immigration Officer. He is The word “stupid,” gener- wrote key parts of the Act be- lished by the State or the “shall” maintain insurance or co-author of “Immigration Law Service, 1st ed.,” an 8-volume ally means “not intelligent,” hind closed doors, rather than Federal Government”? else pay a “penalty.” This practice guide for immigration of- or “not sensible or logical.” through ‘the traditional leg- Justice Scalia noted: “Per- Court, however, saw that the ficers and lawyers. This article is a www.Merriam- islative process.’” . . . “As a haps sensing the dismal failure Commerce Clause does not general overview of the subject Webster.com/dictionary/stu- result, the Act does not reflect of its efforts to show that “es- authorize a federal mandate to matter discussed and is not in- pid. tended as legal advice. No war- the type of care and delibera- tablished by the State” means buy health insurance. So it ranty is made by the writer or The Patient Protection and tion that one might expect of “established by the State or the rewrote the mandate-cum- publisher as to its completeness or Affordable Care Act (also such significant legislation.” Federal Government,” the penalty as a tax. The somer- correctness at the time of publica- known as “Obamacare”) re- In a scathing dissent, Jus- Court tries to palm off the per- saults of statutory tion. No attorney-client relation- quires every individual to ship is established between the tice Antonin Scalia said that tinent statutory phrase as interpretation they have per- writer and readers relying upon maintain health insurance cov- the answer to the issue is “inartful drafting.” This Court, formed (“penalty” means tax, and/or acting pursuant to the con- erage or pay a “penalty” to the “obvious” – “so obvious however, has no free-floating . . . “established by the State” tents of this article.) Internal Revenue Service. It there would hardly be a need power “to rescue Congress means not established by the provides that every State “shall for the Supreme Court to from its drafting errors. . . Only . . . establish an American hear a case about it.” He when it is patently obvious to Health Benefit Exchange”—a pointed out that in order to a reasonable reader that a marketplace where people can receive a tax credit to help drafting mistake has occurred shop for health-insurance plan, pay for insurance premiums may a court correct the mis- and if a State does not set up an individual must enroll in take.” Justice Scalia said that an Exchange, the Secretary of an insurance plan though an the majority “forgets that ours Health and Human Services “Exchange established by the is a government of laws and must “establish and operate State,” but the Secretary of not of men. That means we are such Exchange within the Health and Human Services governed by the terms of our State.” [Federal Exchange]. is not a State. So an Ex- laws, not by the unenacted will The Act grants “premium tax change established by the of our lawmakers. “If Con- credits” to subsidize certain Secretary is not an “Ex- gress enacted into law some- purchases of health insurance change established by the thing different from what it through an “Exchange estab- State – which means people intended, then it should amend lished by the State”. King v. who buy health insurance the statute to conform to its in- Burwell, No. 14-114, through such an Exchange tent.” In the meantime, this 06/25/2015. http://www.supre- get no money. He described Court “has no roving license . mecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/1 the majority opinion “with no . . to disregard clear language 4-114_qol1.pdf semblance of shame” when it simply on the view that . . . The issue is whether said that “it is also possible Congress ‘must have intended’ someone who buys insurance that the phrase [Established something broader.” through a Federal Exchange by the State] refers to all Ex- Justice Scalia deplored the rather than an “Exchange es- changes – both State and majority’s “interpretive jig- 8 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE jUly 11, 2015 PERSONAL REFLECTIONS A Letter to My Unborn Child Raising A Motherless and Fatherless
Generation stand every time you fall, cry daughter who will stand for with you when you experi- By Seneca Moraleda her convictions and one who ence heartbreaks and rejoice has Godly character. It is our with you when you triumph. ith tradi- prayer that as you live your Unfortunately, not every- tional mar- life, the Word of God, the one will be as blessed and riages and Bible, will be your standard. privileged as you. r e l a t i o n - It is the Truth by which you On behalf of our genera- W ships being will abide. It is our hope that tion, I would like to apolo- r e d e f i n e d our marriage, despite its im- gize for thinking only about and same genders yoked to- perfections, will be an exam- ourselves. Forgive us for gether being celebrated, my ple that you will look up to raising a motherless and fa- heart can’t help but be trou- and emulate. therless generation because bled. As an expectant mother, You were created out of we only cared about our own one thing came to mind—my love and intimacy, a gift that happiness and neglected unborn child...and her gener- God has been given to us as where there are many who very close to our mom. Your your well-being, your feel- ation. man and woman, husband are motherless and father- grandfather did the best he ings and your desires. I am So I decided to write her and wife. May our love that less. As you mature, you will could to provide for our emo- deeply sorry for the hurts a letter, which she will read formed you also guide you, meet people who have not ex- tional needs but my brothers that we have caused your years from now. inspire and protect you. We perienced or felt the uncon- longed for a mother. I too, generation. trust that as we pray for you ditional love that only a longed for her. But your mother remains My daughter, each day, the seeds that we're mother can give or the pro- Having experienced this, hopeful that by God's grace sowing will bear fruit in your tection that only a father can your father and I desire to and with the Truth embedded In barely three months, life. offer. give you all the love and the deep in your heart, you will you'll come out of your safe, It has been very chal- I know what it means to guidance that we can ever stand strong. tiny shelter into a world that lenging with all the body have no mother figure in the give you until you are ready Even though you're still is beautiful yet complex, dan- aches and pains, but carry- house. When I was 17, your to spread your wings and fly. in my womb, I declare that gerous and broken. It's a ing you is a joy and a delight grandmother went abroad to Your daddy and I are very you will be a light to your place where you will be bom- to me. And I am very blessed work and provide for our fam- different. I am excited to tie generation. You will bring barded with contrasting because your father, my part- ily. Your uncles were just 15 your hair, dress you up and the hope, healing and the ideas, opposing beliefs, dif- ner, stands by me every sin- and 14 years old then. They go shopping with you. Your love of Christ to those who fering ideologies and subjec- gle moment. He serves as my were in their critical years of daddy, on the other hand, are hurting, shattered and tive definitions such as the strength when I feel weak. He adolescence. Although our can’t wait to play sports with brokenhearted. Indeed, you concept of love and mar- encourages me when I feel material needs were met, I you, carry you on his shoul- have a great destiny! riage. Daddy and mommy down. He takes care of me, witnessed the destructive ef- ders and bring you out on I love you from the bot- want to protect you but we provides for me and loves me fects on my brothers of having dates. We have individual tom of my heart. can only do so much. Eventu- selflessly. Having him by my a mother who was distant and strengths that we can offer ally, you will develop your side makes things easier. absent. They entered into un- you but together, we will lis- Praying for you own set of beliefs and mind- You are blessed to have a healthy relationships, espe- ten to you, try to answer all and your generation, set. mother who carries you in cially my brother who was your questions, help you Your mom There is a thin line be- her womb and eventually will tween what’s good and bad, nurture you, feed you, take HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS right and wrong, moral and care of you and make you immoral. The world will de- feel warm with her love. You fine things for you, tell you are privileged to have a fa- Kuakini Health System to Celebrate what to do, where to go, who ther who will provide for you, 115th Anniversary a comprehensive to be with and how to do assure you that you are cared spectrum of long things. for, will protect you and make uakini Health System climbing; and re- term care services on As parents, your daddy you feel secure. will mark its 115th freshments like the same campus and I have a big responsibil- However, with a radi- Kanniversary with a popcorn, shave ice with an acute hospi- ity to raise a child who is se- cally-changing world, you festive celebration for the en- and more. tal. Kuakini Medical cure in her identity, a will be part of a generation tire family at its Kuakini Street Visitors will re- Center, a subsidiary campus on July 18, 2015 from ceive a special anniversary gift of Kuakini Health System, is 10 am to 2 pm. of one per family, while sup- the last surviving hospital in The event will offer plies last. Guests are also en- the U.S. founded by Japanese prizes; free health screenings; couraged to bring their expired immigrants. Other subsidiaries informational and interactive and unwanted medication for are Kuakini Geriatric Care, activities for children includ- safe disposal at the Medication Inc.; Kuakini Foundation; and ing tattoos and face painting, Take Back table. Kuakini Support Services. crafts, balloon creations, and Kuakini Health System is Parking is free. For more keiki ID cards; games such as also the only health care organ- information on the event, call basketball and rock wall ization in Hawaii that provides 547-9168. jUly 11, 2015 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE 9 TRAVEL & TOURISM Ethiopia: Holy Land, Rich Country, Your Next Destination PEPE DON’T PREACH By Pepe Diokno
Amor Maclang was taught how to weave by a local of Lalibela. One of my favorite things about buying souvenirs in Ethiopia was they’re mostly community-based. Nothing is plastic or mass-produced. They’re made by monks and traditional artisans, and the proceeds of the sales help them live and preserve their culture. portantly, Ethiopia is not to take you on the journey I poor. Its economy is growing took. I got to touch structures at a rate of 11 percent per dating back to the Old Testa- year — even higher than the ment, see the resting place of Here, at the Saint Mary of Tsion church in Axum, is where the Ark of the Covenant is said to be kept, Philippines’ and China’s. the Ark of the Covenant, pray protected by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Only the holiest priest is allowed to enter this place, but a When I say Ethiopia isn’t inside rock-hewn churches replica of the Ark is present in every church in Ethiopia as a symbol of the orthodox faith. poor, though, I’m not just re- built around the year 1187 mong Filipinos, other friend told me to be but before Baguio became ferring to money. I recently (yet still functioning to this there are many careful of violence, and a over-developed. Ethiopia is visited the country on the day). And I met people — the misconceptions Twitter follower warned me not violent. Most of its peo- kind invitation of Ethiopian people — beautiful, friendly, about Ethiopia, about the heat. None of these ple adhere to traditional Airlines. Though my stay welcoming, kind. This is A a nation located statements are fair or true. forms of belief — Orthodox was short (four days — a honestly one of the best trips in the northeast Ethiopia is not hot. Most Christians co-exist peace- blink of an eye, really), it was I’ve ever taken, and when of Africa. “The country is so of the country rests above fully with Muslims — and as enough to discover one of the Ethiopian Airlines begins fly- poor, people eat mud!” one mountain ranges, making the a result crime and corruption richest, most beautiful cul- ing direct to Manila on July of my friends said when I weather cool and temperate are low; it is generally safe to tures I’ve ever encountered. 9, I hope you all will take the told him I was going. An- — like Baguio in December walk in the streets. Most im- On these pages, I’d like leap too. (www.philstar.com) 10 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE jUly 11, 2015 CANDID PERSPECTIVES HED: The Only Filipino American Who is Both A Former Women’s World Cup Champion and a Gold Medalist? By Emil Guillermo “You want the diversity so It’s Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak that young kids can attach themselves to a player, instead hen I worked in costs can amount to thousands of kids saying, ‘I don’t know if Honolulu, I of dollars a year just to join the I can play at that level, I don’t knew a mem- best youth team, to get the best see anyone like me,’” Roberts ber of the Rain- coaching, and to be seen at the Sahaydak said. “For me, that bow Warrior top tournaments. Often she makes an impact.” W women’s soc- said the motivation for many The current national team cer team. girls is to get an athletic schol- will now have two things, I know just how soccer arship to an elite college, and leverage and momentum. The crazy it can get in Hawaii. It’s not the love of the game. 1999 team paved the way, and all little girls juggling a ball As the head coach of a 16 years later, the team and and having big dreams. winning NCAA program at the Title IX in women’s athletics And that’s why diversity is University of Central Florida, have changed the landscape. important in a game like soc- she recognizes the challenge to But there’s still more. cer. Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak | Photo: univ central florida athletic Department field a diverse team. But ad- There’s the need for a sta- Imagine how the presence phone this week, if her Filipino But Tiffany isn’t about to mits it’s not the driving factor ble women’s professional of an Asian American on a mom had won the arguments throw the current champs in her recruiting. league. There’s still the need team like the U.S. Women’s with her Caucasian father, under the bus for its lack of di- “We just need the best for pay equity. National Team — the newly Tiffany would have been versity. players,” Roberts Sahaydak And we can use a few minted Women’s World Cup pushed more to music and “I think diversity is great, said. “We’re not looking for an more top Filipino American champs for 2015 — would be singing, another one of her but you don’t want to force that Asian kid, or an African Amer- athletes as well. an inspiration for every female loves. just to say you have a diverse ican kid. I’m looking for the soccer player in Hawaii. Instead, her father, a for- team,” said Roberts Sahaydak best players out there to help EMil gUillErMo served on You have to go back to the mer track athlete, and the one who was in Florida, where she me win and I think that’s what the editorial board of the Honolulu 1999 U.S. Women’s National who gifted her his speed, is now head coach of the Uni- the U.S. team does.” Advertiser. An award winning jour- nalist, he was the first Filipino to Team — the team that won the pushed her into soccer. versity of Central Florida. To Roberts, the real value host a national news program when Women’s World Cup and ex- And it’s been an amazing “It doesn’t mean if you’re of diversity is to motivate he hosted NPR’s “All Things Con- posed Brandi Chastain’s career. diverse you will be younger players who see them- sidered.” He lives in Northern Cal- sports-bra — to find a Filipino The current World Cup better,”Roberts Sahaydak said. selves as elite players. ifornia. American on a roster. champs could use a few more “ In 1999, we had a diverse But there was one. Tiffany Tiffany’s. But they’re hard to team that was the accumulation PHILIPPINE NEWS Roberts, now Tiffany Roberts find. of the best players in the Sahaydak. In recent weeks, the team county at that time. This time it Pope Francis Appoints The Filipino American has been criticized for its phys- wasn’t as diverse, but it doesn’t from Northern California, was ical and direct style of play, far mean there aren’t capable play- Cardinal Tagle to identified early as a 15-year- from the “beautiful game” ers out there,” she added. “We old, and first played for the na- from the streets of Brazil, and have to do more to reach out to Vatican Post Anew tional team at age 16. She more typical of its natural U.S. communities besides white by Rosette Adel became a two-time NCAA environment--the white sub- suburbia and find ways to Sunday, July 12, 2015 Champion at North Carolina, urbs of the soccer mom. make (soccer) more affordable an Olympic Gold medalist, and The team picture only rein- to families that can’t afford ANILA, Philip- then the 1999 Women’s World forces an image of U.S. youth soccer, since it’s so ex- pines – Pope Fran- Cup Champion. women’s soccer as a game of pensive.” Mcis has selected But she told me on the privilege. Roberts Sahaydak said the Manila Archbishop Luis Anto- nio Cardinal Tagle to serve as a member of the Pontifical "Cor Unum", a body that man- charge of the humanitarian ini- ages the Church’s worldwide tiatives during disasters serv- charitable activities. ing in the name of the Pope.. Cardinal Tagle was ap- Aside from extending help pointed in this Vatican post al- during typhoon Haiyan, CBCP most two months after he was said Cor Unum also raised elected as the president of Car- funds to construct the Pope itas Internationalis, which Francis Center in Palo, Leyte. made him the first Asian to With Cardinal Tagle's ap- head the confederation of pointment, he is eyed to ex- global qualities. tend help not only in the Cor Unum was instituted Philippines but also to by Pope Paul VI in 1971 and calamity victims worldwide. is part of the Vatican curia in (www.philstar.com) jUly 11, 2015 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE 11 NEWS FEATURE Dr. Mabanglo Enjoying Retirement By Dennis Galolo
r. Ruth Elynia S. The conference brought to- Retirement Life Mabanglo, coordi- gether attendees who shared One thing Mabanglo nator and profes- their expertise in how to im- misses most since retiring are sor of the Filipino prove the standards of teaching her students. and Philippine the Filipino language world- “I was most happy serv- D Literature Pro- wide. ing as their role model,” Ma- gram, Department Mabanglo also oversaw banglo says. “I find of Hawaiian & Indo-Pacific the Advanced Filipino Abroad fulfilment in teaching, so Languages and Literature at the Program, funded by Fulbright- teaching at the university was University of Hawaii-Manoa, Hayes Scholarships from the a dream come true for me. is enjoying life as a retiree. federal government, which “I want my students to be After 25 years of teaching sent UH students to study ad- proud of themselves, their at UH-Manoa, she decided to vanced-level Filipino in culture and their identity as officially retire at the end of Manila for 10 weeks. Filipinos or Filipino-Ameri- December 2014 due to health Her staunch efforts and ad- cans.” reasons. Taking over the reins vocacy for the teaching of the Mabanglo plans to re- of coordinator is Dr. Pia Ar- Filipino language locally and main as active as possible boleda. throughout the world did not during her retirement. She ac- The mission of the Fil- go unnoticed by her peers. cepted a consultancy job at ipino and Philippine Literature teacher and writer, who was a for Poetry for her book Mga “She has always promoted the Commission on Filipino Program is to provide an in- valuable addition to the later Liham ni Pinay (The Letters of awareness and enhancement of under the Office of the Presi- depth understanding of the growth and development of Pinay), the Don Carlos Palanca the Filipino national lan- dent and will also continue to Philippines, its national lan- the Center for Philippine Stud- Memorial Award for Literature guage,” says colleague Dr. write poetry—her first love. guage and its people, as well ies.” in 1995 and the 2012 Presiden- Aquino. “She was a highly “I’m excited that I can as to promote the teaching of tial Awardee for Filipino Indi- valuable faculty member espe- help the Commission develop Filipino and Philippine litera- Poet Extraordinaire viduals and Organizations cially on the teaching of Taga- its curriculum and retool their ture locally, nationally, and in- Mabango, who is widely Overseas in the “Pamana ng log and Filipino creative teachers,” she says, “But I ternationally—something considered one of the world’s Pilipino” category. writing, being an acclaimed will always write poetry which Mabanglo did very well leading Filipina poets, was For all of her awards, Ma- poet herself.” wherever I am.” as coordinator. born in Manila and attended banglo lists her top accom- “Her students and col- the University of the East, plishments as being able to leagues benefited immensely where she received a BA in help her students. Specifically, from her broad knowledge of 1969, and Philippine Normal she cites the opportunity to de- and continuing commitment to College for a master’s degree sign the curriculum for the teaching the various dimen- in 1980. She later received a B.A. degree in Filipino and sions of Philippine society and doctorate from Manuel L. Que- open a scholarship account for culture,” says Dr. Belinda zon University in 1985. students, launch the Katipunan Aquino, retired professor of She has received numerous Club which became the iden- Political Science and Asian awards over the years, includ- tity of Filipino students at UH, Studies at UH. “I have always ing the 1991 Manila Critics and initiate the “Filipino as a known her as a committed Circle National Book Award Global Language Conference.” HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Maui’s Filipino Community Preps for Fil-Am Heritage Fest test®, Little Filipino Fashion- ark your calen- and attire sold by Filipino ista®, Filipino Fashionista®, dars—the 2015 small businesses; and enter- the We Got History Exhibit®, (continued on page
pared with those from neigh- World in One Map boring countries that ANILA, recorded the highest suicide Philippines - rates, the increase in num- According to bers is noticeably high. the first It is a common miscon- M global report ception that suicides are a on suicide Western phenomena. The prevention published by truth is, it is a major global World Health Organization health problem that occurs (WHO) in 2014, more than in every part of the world. 800,000 people die by sui- According to WHO re- cide every year – around one port, the European region, person every 40 seconds. having six countries in the It also mentioned that list of highest estimated sui- among all regions, South- cide rates, is above the East Asia's estimated suicide global average of 11.4 per rate is the highest. 100 000 in 2012 while the "Most suicides in the African region remains close world occur in the South- to the global average with 38 East Asia Region (39 per- percent suicide rate increase cent of those in low- and in 2012. The American re- middle-income countries in gion suicide rate is generally South-East Asia alone) with region where Philippines 2012 with approximately went up from 0.46 to seven lower than the other regions India accounting for the belongs, the estimated sui- 180,000 number of deaths. out of every 200,000 men; despite housing Guyana, highest estimated number of cide rate in low- and mid- Data from the National up from 0.24 to two for which is the country with suicides overall in 2012," dle-income countries is Statistics Office noted that every 200,000 women. the highest estimated suicide the report said. lower than the global aver- in the Philippines, the sui- While the figures might rate for 2012 globally. In the Western Pacific age of 11.4 per 100 000 in cide rate from 1984 to 2005 seem insignificant com- (www.philstar.com) PHILIPPINE NEWS Senate Panel Starts Inquiry Today on Fake Rice Authority Administrator the fake rice should not be by Christina Mendez Renan Dalisay, Customs eaten because it reportedly Monday, July 13, 2015 Commissioner Alberto Lina, has plastic. It is not good for ANILA, Philip- and Department of Science digestion,” she said. pines - Sen. Cyn- and Technology Assistant To illustrate the dangers Mthia Villar, Secretary Raymond Liboro of eating plastic rice, Villar chairperson of the Senate were invited to attend the noted that consumption of committee on agriculture and hearing at the Senate build- plastic causes death to farm food, will preside today over ing’s Laurel Room. animals. the public hearing on the dis- Villar expressed concern “I am told that if a farm Video grab from ANC shows the styrofoam-like appearance of the tribution and sale of fake rice. that the consumption of fake worker wants to hurt your synthetic rice, which is reportedly made from potatoes, sweet pota- toes and resin. | Photo: Philstar.com/file Presidential assistant on or synthetic rice might pose farm animals, they would just food security and agricultural health hazards. feed them plastic. Then they “When you open the had earlier conducted a probe modernization Francis “Whether you consume it will die in a few months,” she dead animals, you will find on the alleged rice smuggling Pangilinan, National Food once or over the long term, said. plastic in their abdomen,” Vil- in the country, also called on lar added. local government officials to The senator also wants to help farmers in the provinces. know from experts the differ- She issued the same con- ence between the reported cern for other farm products fake rice and the fortified rice such as onions, garlic and gin- being developed at the Inter- ger. national Rice Research Insti- The Senate panel also tute. asked representatives from She said there is a need the Food and Drug Adminis- for government and the agri- tration, Department of Justice, culture sector to work to- Philippine National Police, gether to improve the National Bureau of Investiga- country’s local rice produc- tion, and the rice industry to tion. attend the inquiry. Villar, whose committee (www.philstar.com) jUly 11, 2015 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE 13 LEGAL NOTES Asking Leniency in Immigration proceedings, the person considered a significant mis- Enforcement should submit his request for demeanor falling under prior- meet the standards and further With President Obama’s prosecutorial discretion in ad- ity 2 will depend on the directs that limited enforce- enforcement policies in place, vance of immigration court elements of applicable state ment resources be dedicated to the U.S. Immigration and Cus- hearings. The request should law. The DUI conviction is a By Reuben S. Seguritan the removal of aliens identified toms Enforcement (ICE) Of- be submitted to the prosecuto- significant misdemeanor if the art of the Presi- as priorities for enforcement. fice recently released FAQs in rial email box of the ICE Of- state statute of conviction (1) dent’s executive It also requires DHS per- connection with enforcement fice of Chief Counsel that is constitutes a misdemeanor as actions an- sonnel to exercise prosecutor- priorities and prosecutorial handling his case before the defined by federal law, (2) re- nounced on No- ial discretion based on discretion. Executive Office for Immigra- quires the operation of a P vember 20, 2014 individual circumstances. Fac- The FAQs provide infor- tion Review (EOIR). motor vehicle and (3) requires included a shift in tors in exercising prosecutor- mation as to what a person Also, ICE’s Office of the as an element of the offense enforcement policies which ial discretion include should do if he is detained in Principal Legal Advisor either a finding of impairment are set forth in detail in the extenuating circumstances in- ICE custody or placed in re- (OPLA) has issued guidance or a blood alcohol content of memorandum, “Policies for volving the offense of convic- moval proceedings, and he be- to its attorneys regarding per- .08 or higher. the Apprehension, Detention tion, extended length of time lieves that he is not an sons who do not fall under the Also, even if a person and Removal of Undocu- since the offense of convic- enforcement priority or other- DHS enforcement priority. with a DUI conviction falls mented Immigrants.” tion, length of time in the wise merits an exercise of The OPLA attorneys are to re- under priority 2, senior-level The memo issued by De- U.S., military service, status prosecutorial discretion. view the cases at the earliest officials can still make a deter- partment of Homeland Secu- as a victim, compelling hu- If the person is in ICE cus- possible time. mination that such person is rity (DHS) Secretary Jeh manitarian factors such as tody, he should follow the de- Falling under priority 3 not an enforcement priority Johnson identifies three depor- poor health, among others. tainee-staff communication are persons whose prior re- when there are factors indicat- tation priorities, namely, prior- When the President an- procedures for the facility to movals were reinstated on or ing that he is not a threat to na- ity 1 or individuals who pose nounced his enforcement pri- contact their Deportation Offi- after January 1, 2014, or those tional security, border security threats to “national security, orities he explained, “That’s cer. The procedure is found in whose voluntary departure ex- or public safety. public safety, and border secu- why over the past six years, de- the orientation handbook pro- pired on or after that date, or The FAQs further clarify, rity,” priority 2 or individuals portations of criminals are up vided to detainees when they those whose appeals were de- among others, that an adjudica- convicted of three or more 80 percent. And that’s why are booked into ICE custody. nied after that date. The FAQs tion of juvenile delinquency is misdemeanor offenses or a we’re going to keep focusing To make a request for clarify that the ICE Field Of- not treated as a conviction and “significant misdemeanor” enforcement resources on ac- prosecutorial discretion, the fice Director will evaluate will not, on its own, make an and recent immigration viola- tual threats to our security. person may also call the ICE these persons on a case-by- alien an enforcement priority. tors, and priority 3 or individ- Felons, not families. Criminals, Enforcement and Removal cases basis whether removal uals who have been issued a not children. Gang members, Operations (ERO) Detention would serve important federal rEUbEn s. sEgUritan has final order of removal on or not a mom who’s working hard Reporting and Information interests. been practicing law for over 30 years. For further information, you after January 1, 2014. to provide for her kids. We’ll Line (DRIL), toll-free at The FAQs also note that may call him at (212) 695 5281 or The memo also provides prioritize, just like law enforce- 1(888)351-4024. whether a driving under the log on to his website at www.segu- guidance as to which cases ment does every day.” If the person is in removal influence (DUI) conviction is ritan.com MAINLAND NEWS NYC Mayor Appoints Maria Torres-Springer as Economic Corporation. Our city is pow- women and minority entrepre- Development Corporation President ered by the strongest economic neurs, raised the wage floor for EW YORK – Mayor the tech sector and prepare engines in the world, and I am workers in our job placement Bill de Blasio an- New Yorkers for 21st century thrilled to advance an eco- programs and brought together Nnounced Monday, jobs. nomic development agenda resources to start and grow June 29, his appointment of “Maria has a proven track- that fights inequality and helps small businesses. As head of Maria Torres-Springer as the record opening doors for New lift up every New Yorkers,” EDC, Maria will drive inclu- next President of the NYC Yorkers and working closely Torres-Springer said. “I look sive growth that keeps NYC a Economic Development Cor- with businesses to grow our forward to working with my capital for innovation and en- poration. economy. We are proud to have colleagues at EDC to ensure sures New Yorkers see the ben- Torres-Springer has spent her lead EDC. Maria will focus our economic development efits of our growing economy,” the past 16 months as Commis- on growing vital sectors in our programs strengthen our city’s said Deputy Mayor for Hous- sioner for Small Business Serv- economy, and preparing New competitive position while de- ing and Economic Develop- ices, spearheading the Yorkers to seize those opportu- livering quality jobs, livable ment Alicia Glen. administration’s efforts to raise nities so they can be a part of neighborhoods, and real oppor- Torres-Springer is return- wages and expand skill-build- our economic success story,” Maria Torres Springer tunity for all New Yorkers.” ing to the New York City Eco- ing in workforce placement said Mayor Bill de Blasio in a the infrastructure and human “I am so proud to see nomic Development programs, grow women-owned statement. capital they need to thrive and Maria take the helm at EDC. Corporation, where she served and immigrant-owned busi- As the first woman to head catalyzing equitable and sus- She has already done so much as the Executive Vice President nesses, streamline the regula- EDC, Torres-Springer, 38, will tainable growth in neighbor- to drive business growth while and Chief of Staff prior to tory environment for small prioritize the development of hoods across the five boroughs. unlocking the potential of resi- being appointed Commissioner businesses, and launch path- advanced manufacturing, life- “It is an enormous privi- dents and communities across of SBS. breaking initiatives like the sciences and tech in New York lege to serve as President of the the city. She’s opened new NYCEDC is the City’s pri- Tech Talent Pipeline to grow City, ensuring businesses have NYC Economic Development doors of opportunity for (continued on page 14) 14 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE jUly 11, 2015 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Pasken Ti Oahu Filipino Community Advantage Health ken adu pay nakaaramid ti konbension ti General GINA. Ditoy Council a pagserserbianna. Maysa pay OFCC iti Philippine Consulate DAYASADAS ti pakaam- nakaidasar ti kabaelan ken di a terno judge ni Lawrence a nakapilian manen dagiti muantayo kadagiti nasangua- malipatan a galad ni Filipina. Patricio, choreographer. Dagiti mangituray ti OFCC iti 2015- nan a plano ken aramiden ti DAYASADAS Dagiti lima a nagsasalip Tabulators isu da Ben 2016 - ni Rev. Alex Vergara OAHU FILIPINO COMMU- By Pacita Saludes isuda Chelsea Alcaraz, Mari- Cabreros, Willam Cudal, ken ken dagiti kakaduana. NITY COUNCIL. CON- cel Redona, Maygan Nabar- Jake Manegdeg. Pinagsapata ida ni Consul GRATULATIONS! apusek ti Ala rete, Kyllie Nishida ken Nalalaing amin dagiti M o a n a H o t e l Agatha Santos. Naiparang met nagsasalip ngem ti napili a k a d a g i t i t i m - ni Lovely May Orsino- 2015 kalalaingan ni KYLIE Maatarabay Ti Mairurumen m a l a n t a n i t i Miss Oahu Filipina. Dagitoy NISHIDA. Isu ti kaaduan ti N pasken ti Oahu ti nangbukel ti Scholarship puntos ket isu ita ti 2015 Miss Anonymous Filipino Commu- Pageant iti daytoy a rabii. OAHU FILIPINA. Kadagiti Maalingagko dagiti rinibu nga arasaas nity Council (OFCC) idi June Dagiti Panel of Judges saan a makaam-ammo pay ken Manipud bibig naruay a mansipsiput magapuanak 6, 2015. Nangngegan ken isuda Jael Alita Agustin, Jack Kylie, mabuyayo iti ILOKA- Adda nabatad, adda aweng laeng gaput' agamak nabuya ti pannakarepaso dag- James, Aureana Tseu NIANA VARIETY SHOW iti A ti padtona mabalin a pudno, mabalin a paspasarak. iti paspasamak itoy a tawen. Vladimir “Val” Saban ken OLELO TV Channel 53 a kad- Kangrunaanna a naidasar dag- Courtney Viernes. Dagiti uana ti presidente, ALEX Dayta ti lubong, napnot' upay ken panagduadua iti lima a nagsasalip a babbal- terno judges isuda Letty VERGARA, ni Proebel Garcia Pannakagugor, pannakalais gaput' numo a makita asang para iti Miss OFCC Tesoro Saban, nagpresidente ti ken ti Ilokanista a mangitur- Umisemak nupay kaunggan rikna em-emennat' sainnek 2016. Hawaii Filipino Women's turong ti Ilokaniana Variety Gabuay kinatarabit dila a manangimameg. Imparang dagiti lima a Club ken mangis-isponsor ti Show, Pacita Cabulera babbai ti kabaelanda nga Terno ball, ni Nancy Almo- Saludes. Diak agsanud iti uray ania a pannubok agsala, agkanta, agdiskurso spera-Walch, RN, BSN, MPH, Ta isudat' karit a mangiduron kaniak a situtulok ken panagarwat ti kawes Filip- LNHA, MCHES, CCHN, Conbension Ti OFCC Itakderko dagiti panggep a sipipinget diak agdukot ina. Kangrunaanna ti pan- CMC, President and CEO of Junio 21, 2015 ti pan- Ammok a ti Dios itedna kaniak a pangsuot.
No dupirennak ublag ken nakana a pannakapaay Ad-adda dagiti dapanko tumibtibker nga umaddang Babaen bileg pakinakem, ikararagko nadalus a tarigagay Diak sumkad, agbuteng uray biag ken patay.
Adu dagiti lapped tapno silawko aglumen Ngem kunada, ti Dios tarabayenna ti mairurumen Naikkan ti sarikedked a mangsuba ti apres ti panawen Ta di nadalus a gagem isut' taklin dagiti managparbeng.
Kamaudianna, masiraratakon ti naan-anay a ballaigi Dagiti arapaapko, ti panagbiagko napnot' umsi Puspuso a natiri mariknadan panagbabawi Makitadan nga idi kalman ken ita nga aldaw agsupadi.
MAINLAND NEWS (from page 13, NYC MAYOR...) mary engine for economic de- that works for all New Yorkers. velopment, charged with lever- Torres-Springer has also aging the City’s assets to drive served at the Office of the growth, create jobs, and im- Deputy Mayor for Economic prove quality of life. It also Development & Rebuilding as helps create affordable hous- a Senior Policy Advisor and as ing, new parks, shopping areas, the Chief Operating Officer of community centers and cultural Friends of the Highline. centers, among others. From overseeing the devel- Proud Filipina opment and implementation of Torres-Springer, was born more than 100 initiatives de- and raised in California a year signed to support innovation after her parents moved to the and entrepreneurship across all United States from the Philip- industries, to helping lead the pines. Her father Manuel is Applied Sciences NYC initia- from Pampanga and her mother tive, spurring new applied sci- Elsa is from Batangas. She is the ence and engineering campuses second of six siblings and she across New York City, Torres- has four sisters and a brother. Springer has continually “I come from a very tradi- proven her commitment to cre- tional and closely-knit Filipino ating a dynamic city economy (continued on page 15) jUly 11, 2015 haWaii FiliPino chroniclE 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION 36TH FILIPINO WOMEN'S CIVIC CLUB MARIA CLARA used for the ISAH Medical and Homecoming Mission NATIONAL CONVENTION | July 22-26, 2015 | HILTON BALL | September 12, 2015 | POMAKAI BALLROOMS, December 2015 to the participating town of Ilocos HAWAIIAN VILLAGE, WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT | For more DOLE CANNERy | 6:00 PM | Contact: Bernadette Fajardo @ Sur. Donation for the event is $75.00 | Contact Danny information, contact Tina Salvador @ 778-3832 or 426-6183 342-8090 or Cecilia Villafuerte @ 371-8538 Villaruz 778-0233
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California Residents Decrease Water Use CASHIER, PREP./COOk MIDST a statewide necessary to get through this let their lawn landscaping fade d r o u g h t 8.50 TRAINING /9.00 STARTING weary drought, Cali- unprecedented drought.” to “gold” in a bid to meet the would come Kaneohe area/ Town area Call 2351311/9471311 Afornia officials an- According to figures re- governor’s mandatory reduc- as the mer- nounced that residential water leased by the State Water Re- tions. cury began to climb over the savings over the last 11 use had dropped 29 percent in sources Control Board, urban The savings are based on summer. months. In May, the district cut May—the first real indication residents cut water consump- data submitted by the more “It’s only going to get its use by 18 percent. that the state might meet un- tion by 28.9 percent, when than 400 urban water suppliers, harder,” said Gold. “Now we “We’re doing everything precedented conservation re- compared with May 2013—a which must meet or exceed need to roll six months together we can think of to keep this in ductions imposed by Governor significant improvement over specified savings beginning in to make a significant differ- the public eye,” said Jonathan Jerry Brown. the 13.6 percent reduction re- June or face potential fines. ence.” Volzke, spokesman for the Or- The cut in water usage also ported for April. Among those water suppliers California water suppliers ange County district, who at- suggests the aggressive cam- In April, Gov. Brown is- that showed significant im- have been assigned conserva- tributed the water cuts to a paign to get residents to change sued a sweeping executive provements in the latest round tion targets based on their pre- massive outreach campaign. their lifestyle—such as taking order combating water waste of reporting were the California vious efforts to conserve water. “We’re relying strictly on com- shorter showers, replacing by 25 percent (or 1.5 million Water Service-Bakersfield, Because of this, some suppliers municating with our cus- grass with drought-tolerant acre-feet), implemented by the with a 37 percent cut; Serrano are required to cut overall tomers, to ensure they landscaping, and buying water- State Water Resources Control Water District in Orange water use by as little as 4 per- understand the severity of the efficient appliances—is under- Board. It was the first manda- County (43 percent reduction); cent, while others must slash situation, and they are respond- going with a successful drive. tory water rationing in Califor- and Riverside County’s Lake their consumption by as much ing appropriately.” “My first response is al- nia history. Hemet Municipal Water Dis- as 36 percent. Volzke’s district campaign most disbelief,” said Mark The news comes as Cali- trict (49 percent savings). Among those Southern includes living room dialogues, Gold of UCLA’s Institute of fornia enters its thirsty summer Water officials and envi- California water districts sin- TV commercials, and large alu- Environment and Sustainabil- season, a time when outdoor ronmentalists acknowledged gled out for recognition minum signs that show the dis- ity. “These results are beyond lawn irrigation makes up 80 that in May, more frequent Wednesday was the Santa Mar- trict’s progress toward hitting encouraging; they’re hearten- percent of all residential water rainfall may have slightly im- garita Water District, water had its 24 percent reduction target. ing. They make you realize that use. With slogans such as “Let proved the figures. Gold and been averaging just 3 percent (www.asianjournal.com) as a whole, people in urban it go” and “Turn it off,” state others also noted that the real areas are making the sacrifices officials are urging residents to challenge in the battle against
(from page 14, NYC MAYOR...) family,” Torres-Springer told “I’m very proud of my ancestry she visited a couple of times as the Asian Journal in a previous and Filipino culture and my an adult. The last time she vis- interview. She says she still background. I’ve always hoped ited the country was in 2006. speaks a little Tagalog “but I to take the values that I learned Asked what important les- think my Kapampangan is bet- growing up and apply that to my sons her parents taught her, ter,” she quipped. work and I think more generally Maria replied, “Never take Married to a Jewish hus- to insure that people and busi- things for granted. Work hard band, Maria said they are plan- nesses of diverse background to achieve anything, really. To ning to give their children the have a fair shot in New York be grateful.” best of both cultures. “It’s im- City. If I’m able to do that in this “I’ve been fortunate to portant for me that they both role given my background, that have had mentors and support- understand their heritage,” she would bring a lot of motiva- ers in my life, professionally said. tion,” Maria said. and personally. My family has She and husband Jamie Growing up Maria spent taught me the value of making live in Brooklyn with their two some of her formative years in sure that I am always thankful daughters. the Philippines. From age 9 to to those who have helped me “There’s nothing I’d love 13, she lived in Betis, Pam- and to ensure that I find a way more than for them to experi- panga, her father’s hometown. to give back to others who need ence the Philippines and to meet She moved back to the States help,” she added. (www.asianjour- our family there,” she shared. around high school and then nal.com) JULY 11, 2015