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Fed gov’t for peace chiefs of U.S. & ASEAN commend PH in Mindanao By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent The campaign to re-take Marawi City from Muslim ex- tremists linked to the Islamic State (IS) is now officially over for which the earned plaudits from U.S. Defense Secretary James Mathis and the defense ministers of the As- sociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) here in for the 11th ASEAN defense ministers meeting. Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana and military officials de- PH NEWS | A4 clared the war over a week after the Army’s elite Scout Rang- ers killed siege leaders Isnilon Hapilon, Abu Sayyaf chief, and Maute group head Omarkhayam Maute followed a few days 49’ers hit later by Malaysian doctor Mahmud bin Ahmad, tagged as the rock bottom terrorists’ financier and possible successor as leader of the group. Authorities believed the militants were out to transform Marawi, the country’s only pure Islamic city into the capital of a “caliphate” the IS envisioned for Southeast Asia. Mathis said by defeating the IS-inspired Maute group in Marawi, the Philippine military has sent a strong message to terrorists everywhere. (L-R) Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana and U.S. Defense Sec. James Mattis Mattis, who will be attending the 11th ASEAN Defense SPORTS NEWS | A5 (Photo: www.apnews.com / www.nbcnews.com) TO PAGE A7 Nokor stocking bioweapons International Parliamentary Union trial Trillanes denies his U.S. trip is to observer to monitor De Lima’s case dissuade Trump’s visit to PH By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent Union (IPU) General As- Sen. IV said he sembly (which was attended did not dissuade U.S. President Donald by Philippine Senators led Trump from visiting the Philippines WORLD NEWS | A9 by Senate President Aquilino but merely presented “factual infor- “Koko”Pimentel III and Sen- mation” about the country to senior ate Minority Leader Franklin American officials during his recent Rivermaya is back Drilon) adopted the Human trip to the U.S. Rights Committee’s report and The White House earlier con- recommendation for IPU to firmed that Trump will arrive in send a trial observer to monitor Manila on November 12 to attend the the case of detained Sen. Leila special gala celebration dinner for the de Lima. 50th anniversary of the Association (L-R) Sen. and Sen. In its 16-page report last of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (Photo: www.abs-cbn.com) July 27, the IPU also ex- Trump is also set to attend the US- Before adjourning to St. Peters- pressed grave concern over the ASEAN Summit on November 13. burg in the Russian Federation last trumped-up charges against her which “To be clear, I did not try to stop ENTERTAINMENT | B8 Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV October 18, the Inter-Parliamentary TO PAGE A7 TO PAGE A7 (Photo: www.newsportal.ph) Manila ranked among the world’s Duterte awards Marawi liberators free vacation, least safe cities –report pocket money; $5M rewarded to informer By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent By William Casis| FilAm Star Correspondent

MANILA – In the latest edition hacking into vital infrastructure such vacation in Hong Padilla said the private sector would be of the Safe Cities Index, Manila was as power grids and transport systems. Kong as promised by helping Duterte to fulfill his promise. ranked among one of the world’s least “The report said that in the case President Rodrigo He said an airline company will safe cities. It’s also the first time Ma- of Manila and three other low-income Duterte. give free tickets and some private indi- nila appeared in the index. cities at the bottom of the digital se- “That will push viduals will give pocket money. Out of 60 major cities, Manila curity list, the city lacks technological through but the Duterte emphasized that Marawi ranked number 55 and one among know-how and ‘competing challenges President has yet to has been liberated from terrorist influ- three countries with the least safe cit- such as tackling infectious diseases and set a schedule. The ence, in only five months after Islamic ies in the world. Manila scored 54.86 poverty can push cyber security lower President promised State-inspired militants stormed the out of a possible 100, which is derived on the list of priorities,’” the that, especially the southern city. from ratings on four categories: Digi- report said. women soldiers Padilla said the military has tal, Health, Infrastructure and Per- Infrastructure Security, however, from Day 1 up to begun a gradual pull-out of troops sonal Securities. includes safety of buildings, roads, Day 148 that they from the battle zone. Commandos are In a report by Rappler, Manila bridges, and other physical infrastruc- will travel to Hong set to undergo stress de-briefing and scored lowest in terms of Digital Secu- ture, from both disasters and terrorist Kong and the Presi- re-training. He said the multi-million rity (the Philippine capital ranked 59 attacks – the report also cited Manila’s (L-R) Presidential Communication Sec. and dent will shoulder dollar reward for terrorist leaders Isni- and scored 36.61), and Infrastructure vulnerability to natural disasters. AFP spokesperson Maj. Gen. Restituto Padilla all expenses on the lon Hapilon and Omar Maute was not Security (the Philippine capital ranked In terms of Health Security, Ma- (Photo: www.abs-cbn.com) hotel and possibly intended for government troops. 56 and scored 52.89). nila ranked 49. The category includes Presidential Communications Sec. pocket money,” He said that the $5-million reward According to the Index, Digital public health and environment), and Martin Andanar said the soldiers who Andanar said. from the U.S. government will go to Security includes safety from digital 39 in personal security (which includes fought to liberate Marawi from the Armed Forces of the Philippines the informants, who will still need to threats, such as cyber-crimes and TO PAGE A7 Maute terrorists will be given a free spokesperson Maj. Gen. Restituto TO PAGE A7 A2 FilAm Star Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 FilAm Star A3 ph news launches new group Comelec picks Lim as acting chief to combat ‘destructive politicking’ The Commission on Elec- tions (Comelec) has designated By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent Commissioner Christian Robert Lim as its acting chief following etano, Energy Sec. Alfonso Cusi, referred to the group Tindig the departure of its impeached Ilocos Norte Gov. , Pilipinas as ‘Hunger Games chair, Andres Bautista. Manila Mayor , Pilipinas,’ an apparent refer- James Jimenez, spokes- Taguig City Mayor Lani Cay- ence to the three-fingered salute person for the Comelec, said on etano, controversial blogger and from the Hunger Games novels Tuesday that a meeting of the full Communications Assistant Sec. and films. commission voted unanimously Mocha Uson were also present “Tindig Pilipinas has been to designate Lim as acting chief in the event,” the Philippine critical of President Rodrigo of the agency. This is the second time that Star reported. Duterte’s actions and pro- Lim, the most senior member New alliance not meant to nouncements, saying the Presi- of the election body, is serving counter Tindig Pilipinas dent had ‘miserably failed to as acting Comelec head. He first COMELEC Acting-Commissioner Christian Robert Lim On the same event, Sara deliver on his promises.’” GMA served in that capacity in 2015 (Photo: www.update.ph) Duterte refuted claims that her News reported. (Photo: Tapang at Malasakit after the retirement of Sixto proceedings just yet. man, I will have a lot of work,” new pro-government alliance is The group also said that Official Page) Brillantes Jr. in February of that ‘Formalities’ Lim told reporters on Tuesday. meant to counter cause-orient- President Duterte has become year. Rep. Reynaldo Umali, the Jimenez said Lim’s retire- ed group, Tindig Pilipinas. “paranoid and insecure” and Lim served until then Presi- committee chair, told reporters ment in four months’ time MANILA – Presiden- “No, in fact we are asking also “losing his grip for threat- dent Benigno Aquino III appoint- on Tuesday that the panel had was not a problem because the tial daughter Sara Duterte them to join us, this is a call for ening to establish a revolution- ed Bautista to the top Comelec taken judicial notice of Bau- Comelec did not expect the top launched on October 23 the our country, let us support the ary government.” post three months later. tista’s departure from office, but post to remain vacant for a long pro-government group, “Tapang government,” Sara Duterte told “The group also launched a This time, Lim will serve some “formalities” needed to be time. at Malasakit Alliance for the reporters after the launching of signature drive urging President until President Duterte can find cleared before the proceedings Seniority and experience Philippines.” “Tapang at Malasakit Alliance Duterte to sign a bank secrecy someone to take Bautista’s place. could be ended. He explained that it was The pro-Duterte alliance for the Philippines” at Bonifacio waiver to end doubts on his Unexplained wealth raps The committee directed Lim’s seniority and vast experi- aims to unite all and Global City in Taguig. alleged multi-billion peso bank Bautista resigned on Oct. Bautista’s lawyers—Luis Karlo ence that made him the com- to support the political and In a report by GMA News, accounts which he had denied 11 amid a scandal involving ac- Tagarda and Christian Diaz mission’s most logical choice for economic agenda of President Duterte explained that she took repeatedly,” the report added. cusations of unexplained wealth —to put in writing the acting chief. Duterte. the initiative to lead the launch- Sara Duterte eyes House leveled at him by his estranged effectivity of his resignation. “He has a definite edge in “Let’s start by continu- ing of a pro-Duterte admin- seat wife, Patricia Bautista, and which It also required the lawyers to managing elections. We are look- ing to fight global terrorism istration coalition as she saw In the launching of her became the basis of an impeach- secure Bautista’s authorization ing at a man who has a wealth of by quickly rebuilding Marawi, that “many Filipinos are being new pro-alliance group for her ment complaint that the justice to represent him, as this was not experience in managing elections focus on our poverty that has divided.” father, Mayor Sara Duterte has committee of the House of Rep- indicated in the resignation letter and also the seniority,” Jimenez fueled narco-politicians, set “Some of them are working repeatedly denied that she will resentatives later threw out for submitted to the panel. told reporters. aside our personal politics that in the government. Let us turn be running for a Senate seat in being defective. Umali said the proceedings Election lawyer Romulo has torn our country every time this country around and do ev- 2019 but may opt for a seat in The House, however, voted would be officially terminated Macalintal urged Mr. Duterte to override the committee’s deci- we have a new president,” Sara erything for the Philippines kasi the House of Representatives. only after the committee had on Monday to consider election sion after Bautista made known Duterte said during the launch napansin ko parang ang nagya- In a report by ABS-CBN submitted its report to the plena- officials who had served for more that his resignation would take according to The Philippine yari kasi, Pilipino sa Pilipino na News, Duterte argues that she ry. That would be at the resump- than 10 years in choosing a new effect only at year-end. tion of session on Nov. 20. Comelec chief. Star. ang nag-aaway,” Duterte said. will not be using the new group Mr. Duterte saved Bautista Mr. Duterte has to find a “For sure, their vast experi- “This is not a part of any “So, dapat ang kalaban for her political aspirations. from having to go through trial in new Comelec chair soon because ence and knowledge of election campaign to run for any posi- natin yung mga kriminal, mga “I do not have plans for the Senate by accepting his resig- Lim is retiring on Feb. 2 next laws and regulations place them terorista, yung kahirapan, ‘yun running a national post. In the tion. It is not about me, it’s not nation on Monday “effective im- year after completing his seven- in a better position to perform yung totoong kalaban natin 2019 elections, I have plans for about my political plans. But mediately.” Bautista announced year term. the job in this highly specialized as Filipinos hindi yung kapwa running in the first congressio- everybody knows that when his departure on the same day, “I [asked] the commission- field of resolving election cases,” you start your political moves natin na Filipino. That’s why I nal district of ,” she mooting his . ers [if they were sure they wanted Macalintal said. for a certain office this early, took this initiative to call for an told reporters in the event. The Comelec accepted to designate] me. I’m retiring The Comelec Employees’ you know that you would be alliance, for individual groups “Kung tatakbo man akong Bautista’s resignation also on and, in fact, I’m focused now Union agreed with Macalintal, destroyed. So, this is not about to be a positive voice in their re- senador, hindi ako mag-a- Monday. But the House justice on my turnover because I have urging Mr. Duterte to pick a politics. This alliance is for the spective communities kasi even announce ngayon. Masyadong committee cannot terminate the pending cases. As acting chair- Comelec insider. country,” Sara Duterte added. sila doon sa communities, sila maaga. Pero wala talaga,” Du- “Presidential son Sebastian na rin yung nagaaway-away,” terte told ABS-CBN News. Duterte, presidential spokes- Duterte added. man Ernesto Abella, Foreign According to GMA News, Affairs Sec. Alan Peter Cay- Mayor Sara Duterte previously A4 FilAm Star Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 ph news Federal gov’t proposed to address poverty, economic development, peace in Mindanao By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent

House Speaker Pantaleon form of government, genuine efficient delivery of ser- sub-states are geographical session, he said. Alvarez reiterated his full sup- self-governance for Filipinos vices to the people, bring- location, cultural diversity, and Casiple said the ultimate port for the shift to federalism with distinct cultures and ing government closer revenue generation capability. goals of the moves for Federal- as this would be more respon- historical traditions will have a to the people, division of The present system of gov- ism are to ensure economic sive to the changing needs of space that a unitary set-up can- powers and responsibili- ernment is lop-sided in favor of development and address the people than the current not accommodate,” he added. ties between the national the rich, according to Densing. poverty. unitary system, and bring While Federalism is not a government and regional Prof. Ramon Casiple, “Ang Federalism ay hindi peace to Mindanao. “magic pill” for all the prob- governments, and pro- executive director of the Insti- sagot sa kahirapan. Hindi During the multi-sectoral lems of the Philippines, he said moting competition. tute for Political and Electoral direkta. Hindi naman siya eco- “Forum on Federalism 101: it can definitely bring about “Federalism would Reform (IPER) and member of nomic proposal. Ang sinasabi The Philippine Context” orga- the reforms that the country give way to regions to the Federalism Study Group, lang, ayusin mo ang sistema nized by the House committee needs at this time. compete with each other discussed some of the basic ng gobyerno para matugunan on people’s participation in Rep. Florida Robes (Lone since each region could questions on Federalism and ang mga problema kagaya ng partnership with the Depart- District, San Jose del Monte have a different system how it can empower the locali- kahirapan,” Casiple clarified. ment of the Interior and Local City), vice-chairperson of the from the other, depend- ties. He explained that under Government (DILG), Alvarez House committee on people’s ing on the regional gover- Casiple discussed the pow- a unitary system, which is the said the unitary system has participation, also called for nor’s order,” he said. ers and responsibilities of the country’s current structure, the failed to solve the decades- support for Federalism, saying Densing said the Federal government and tack- power to distribute resources old problems of poverty and it will bring about much-need- DILG has already com- led issues such as the Filipino is concentrated in the national insurgency, especially in the ed reforms in the country. missioned the Local Gov- people’s general welfare and government, which has result- countryside. Robes also urged a com- ernment Development national development, national ed in the lop-sided economic “Many have tried but mon messaging in the cam- Foundation to undertake defense, foreign relations, en- development. failed to solve the riddle of un- paign for Federalism so the a study on the issue and actment of laws with national “The priority of the der-development and elusive people will be well-informed has been conducting application, national peace and national government always peace in the Philippines, par- and enlightened about the consultations with the unity, global competitiveness, prevails over the priority of the ticularly the glaring inequali- issue. She noted the inconsis- local chief executives quality standardization, and local government…The LGUs ties between , the tencies among various groups on the proposed shift to assistance to regions on techni- cannot make long-term plans seat of power, and the far-flung advocating the shift from uni- Federalism. cal and financial matters. because they are dependent on provinces that have persistent- tary to a Federal system. “We in the DILG He also explained the the national government for ly lagged behind. This has led He said that they are commissioned the Local powers and responsibilities funding,” Casiple said. us to re-examine our present willing to listen to more sug- Government Develop- of the regional government, Casiple said Federalism structure,” Alvarez said. gestions and comments of the ment Foundation na such as the cultural, social, will spur economic develop- The Speaker said Fed- people regarding Federalism. gumawa ng pag-aaral and economic well-being of its ment, promote peace in Min- eralism will empower local Department of Interior kung ano ang tamang constituents, maintenance of danao, and preserve regional governments and communities and Local Government (DILG) pagsasama-sama ng mga peace and order, enactment culture. and thus respond in a more Assistant Sec. for Plans and local government units of regional laws, development timely and effective way to the Programs Epimaco Densing (LGUs) para ilagay sa of local government units, people’s concerns. It will also III stressed the objective of the isang regional govern- regional competitiveness, help bring peace in Mindanao. move towards Federalism. ment. Kasama na rin po housing, local fiscal policy and “Federalism shall em- “Economic growth has diyan ang pakikipag-kon- taxation, health care, utilities power our local governments failed to benefit the majority of sulta namin sa ating mga and transportation. and communities. Most of all, a the people, especially those in local chief executives, He said the proposal to Federal set-up could finally let the far-flung areas under the mga gobernador, mayor, shift to Federal system was us enjoy the dividends of peace present unitary system, which (T-B) House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, mga konsehal,” Densing filed by Alvarez with the House in Mindanao. Respect for po- has been the country’s set-up Lone District, San Jose del Monte City Rep. said. committee on constitutional litical autonomy and diversity for 50 years now,” according to Florida Robes, DILG Asst. Sec. Epimaco Densing added that amendments. Senate President Densing III (Photo: www.mindanews.com are some of the fundamental Densing. / www. commons.wikimedia.org) among the criteria be- Aquilino Pimentel III will file issues of that conflict,” he said. Densing said the advan- ing considered by the the same measure in the Sen- “If we shift to a Federal tages of a Federal system are DILG in the creation of ate when Congress resumes FilAm Star Classifieds (650)278-0692 . (415)593-5955

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Horn’s last fight which the Auss- Serious warning to Sen. ie Hope had won by stoppage. Horn, strong as he is, has been openly described as slow Manny Pacquiao and predictable. Call it a dare, warning, emp- Well, based on that bold Don’t tell that to Horn’s ty taunt or pure garbage, trainer claim, Pacquiao could be in trainer, who claims he has been Freddie Roach has no choice but trouble if he comes in half-pre- studying Pacquiao for a long to wake up and listen. pared for the battle against Horn time. The trainer of Jeff Horn, scheduled on April 23. Rushton believes he holds who challenges super southpaw There was also no detail or the perfect game plan to beat the Manny Pacquiao in April, says list of the southpaws Horn had fighting senator from the Philip- the unbeaten Australian is a supposedly feasted on. pines. tested warrior who specializes in Were the knockdowns Horn Isn’t Horn too inexperi- conquering southpaws. had suffered in previous fights enced, inferior compared to Glenn Rushton: “He (Horn) delivered by left-handers? Pacquiao? has always delivered. Nothing Recently, the trusted inter- Glenn Rushton: Doubters stops him. You hit him and he national referee Bruce McTavish will have egg on their face. gets up. It’s that warrior spirit said Horn, with his plodding Freddie Roach: They all where you try to become devoid style, would be lucky to last four blab and blab until they get of emotion. He eats southpaws rounds with Pacquiao. Jeff Horn (left) connects on a left hook against Manny Pacquiao (right) during their last title bout held in Australia slugged in the mouth. (Recah for breakfast.” McTavish was a judge in (Photo: www.boxingnewsonline.net)) Trinidad / inquirer.net) A6 FilAm Star Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 opinion Street Talk PerryScope Learn to dance with the music

Revolutionizing martial law GREG B. MACABENTA government is completely overthrown by a PERRY DIAZ I have just been on a But only temporarily. A couple of weeks later, I new group of leaders that establishes its own quick trip to the Philip- received another note from Letty that declared, Recently, politi- government.” pines for a series of busi- “He did it!” cal debate was sparked He cited the EDSA People Power Revolu- ness meetings. No time Apparently, through a go-between, the of- on whether the 1987 tion in 1986 that ousted the late dictator Ferdi- to meet with dear friends ficial distributed envelopes to members of the Constitution would nand Marcos and installed Cory Aquino as its or even give them a call. I press, including the Business Day reporter. The allow President Ro- “titular head,” and later as the chief executive, also felt compelled to fly reporter promptly turned over the money to Busi- drigo Duterte to form a under the Freedom Constitution (also known as to the province to kiss the ness Day management which, in turn, donated revolutionary govern- the Cory Constitution). hands of elder relatives. the funds to a charity on behalf of the official. ment in lieu of declaring If Duterte insists on pursuing a revolution- That cut into my already Letty’s note to me had the receipt for the dona- martial law. Supporters ary government, then it goes without saying tight schedule and that also meant not even hav- tion attached. of Duterte say that by forming a revolutionary that he is doing it to circumvent the Constitu- ing a chance to visit Makati and have coffee or a The reason I have recounted this incident government, he doesn’t have to make a report tion; thus, it is illegal and unconstitutional. It cabernet at the lifestyle joints that Pinoys save up is to stress that not everyone in media is on the to Congress, which is a proviso of the 1987 Con- is also presumed that Congress would cease to hard-earned money to go to. take. stitution when martial law is declared. exist, as we know it. How can it continue to But a visit with relatives in a small provin- At any rate, over bottles of beer and pulutan, The framers of the Constitution believed function as a legislative body under a revo- cial town is always an interesting experience if I related these incidents to my provincial rela- that by requiring the President to report to lutionary government where Duterte would you are a columnist desperate to find a new topic tives. But they did not even lift an eyebrow at my Congress when the President declares martial rule by decree? He might allow Congress to to write about. The topics I chanced upon, over disclosure. For them, it was kalakaran or the way law, it would prevent a repeat of the Marcos-era exist only to rubber-stamp his own legislative bottles of beer and pulutan were not really new, things are done in our country. martial rule where Congress was transformed agenda. Wasn’t that what had happened during but the insights I got provided additional dimen- One of my relatives is a contractor with a into rubber-stamp legislative body. It sup- Marcos’ martial law era? sions to an earlier thesis that I had written about, number of small public works projects. The last planted the rule of law with the rule of man. The Supreme Court under a revolutionary namely, that there is no way corruption can be time we discussed his means of livelihood, which But President Duterte figures that by form- government could likewise be under the indi- stopped in the Philippines. was during the tenure of President Benigo S. The first harsh reality is that remaining ing a revolutionary government, he can still rect control of Duterte. In my column, “Duter- Aquino III, he revealed that he had to part with squeaky clean and beyond reproach in the Philip- 60% of his winning bid to land a contract. avail of the military’s support, which is stacked tesized Supreme Court” (September 22, 2017), I pines is a near impossibility or, at best, some- According to him, a public works project was up with loyalist Dutertistas, who would keep wrote: “If Duterte succeeds in removing [Chief thing for martyrs to aspire for. either the baby of the governor or the local con- him – and themselves -- in power. And they’ll Justice Maria Lourdes] Sereno and appoints Over three decades ago, I was CEO of a gressman. Each had his or her own racket. The be part of a power structure that will protect someone whom he knows would be loyal to major advertising and public relations agency 60% was distributed from the top, which took their personal and business interests. It’s a him, it would create a 13-justice super bloc with a roster of clients to die for. Invariably, some most of the kickback, and was shared all the way philosophy that keeps the few elite in power. that could easily provide him with a minimum of the clients had PR issues that threatened their down to the last signatory, aside from the folks in Dutertism eight-vote majority.” pristine corporate image. On a few occasions, the accounting who released the payment. Duterte’s campaign against criminality and Fascism press relations specialists gave me the disturbing I asked him how things were in the adminis- illegal drugs has so far claimed the lives of at If Duterte succeeds in appointing major- news that a business reporter was planning to tration of President , the one with least 10,000 alleged drug users. However the ity of the Supreme Court Justices led by a write an unflattering piece about one of our prime the promise of “change.” He beamed and agreed “war on drugs” has failed to put the powerful Chief Justice of his own picking, then Duterte’s clients. that there had been a change, “The kickback is drug lords out of action. Duterte himself has revolutionary government would become a one- Like a good CEO, my question was, “What now just 50%.” admitted to the existence of Chinese triads in man dictatorship in the mold of the late Benito can we do about it? I suppose a 10% reduction of the kalakaran is the country. Tons of the illegal drug “shabu” Mussolini, the founder of Fascism, a form of And like good press relations specialists, the better than no reduction at all. continue to proliferate the country due to con- radical authoritarian nationalism characterized response was, “We can talk to the reporter. But From the remaining 50%, funds have to be niving customs officials, powerful smugglers, by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of we will need a budget.” allocated to the public works project, after the and corrupt influence peddlers. opposition, and control of industry and com- I don’t recall ever having given the press contractor has set aside his earnings. But what But what is interesting to know is that with merce. Fascism flourished in Europe from the relations specialists a scathing lecture on PR eth- about the quality of the project? According to my all these anti-crime, anti-drug, anti-corruption, 1920s to the end of World War II. The three ics. In fact, like a businessman anxious to get an relative, the overprice already allowed for reason- and anti-poverty campaign the government is major fascist states were Germany under Hitler, uncomfortable issue over with, I would tell them ably good quality materials being purchased. pursuing, the country is still sick just as it was Italy under Mussolini, and Spain under Franco. to “do what needs to be done and don’t bother to “It’s the country that is being milked,” he once when it was called the “Sick Man of Asia.” Mussolini believed that the government is give me the details.” admitted quite casually. In every case, the threat against the client The government hasn’t eradicated poverty as it “supreme and the country is all-encompassing, He finally conceded that inferior materials vanished. I never bothered to ask the press rela- claims it to be. The peso is falling and the cost and all within it must conform to the ruling were also purchased with whatever was left of the tions specialists what they did. It sufficed that the contract price. of food is going up. body, often a dictator.” Mussolini also believed client was happy. And then he added: “But what choice do With each passing day, the country’s that “any type of questioning the government Lest it be assumed that all media and we have? If we don’t agree to the arrangement, gloomy situation has evoked fears of martial is not to be tolerated. If you do not see things journalists are on the take, allow me to relate an we don’t get a project. On the other hand, if we law. And as criticism against Duterte’s “war our way, you are wrong. If you do not agree incident involving the late Letty Martillo-Locsin cooperate, everything is facilitated, including col- on drugs” and extrajudicial killings intensifies, with the government, you cannot be allowed to at the time that she was managing editor of Busi- lection. They handle all the paper work.” Duterte warned that he’d declare a revolution- live and taint the minds of the rest of the good ness Day (the forerunner of Business World). His final remark was, “We have to learn to ary government if his critics’ attempt to ”de- citizens.” Letty sent me a note, in my capacity as CEO dance with the music to survive.” stabilize” the government escalates and causes Dutertism is clearly fascistic in its philo- of Advertising & Marketing Associates, that said Now comes the build, build, build mantra trouble. He accused the “Reds” (communists) sophical outlook. Its strong emphasis on tersely and bluntly, “Tell your client not to bribe of the Duterte administration. And before that, and the “Yellows” (Liberal Party and supporters nationalism coupled with a hazy “independent” my people.” there were the many questionable public works of former President Benigno Aquino III) of con- foreign policy is nothing more than a cam- Disturbed, I called up Letty to ask for projects during the tenure of Aquino. spiring against him. He said that he’d arrest all ouflage for what Dutertism hopes to achieve, clarification. She told me that a member of the And before Aquino, Gloria Macapagal- of the destabilizers once he declares a revolu- which is total subjugation of the people under a Marcos cabinet, who was in the media spotlight Arroyo. And before Arroyo, Joseph Erap Estrada. tionary government, just like what Marcos did fascistic regime. for reportedly using government materials to And before Estrada, Fidel V. Ramos. And before when he declared martial law. He jailed almost Duterte’s idea of a revolutionary govern- build a house for his wife, had tried to bribe the Ramos, the Kamaganak, Inc. of Cory Aquino. all of the Liberal Party leaders including Sen. ment can be traced to Marcos’ martial law Business Day reporter writing about the case. And we have all heard about Ferdinand and Benigno Aquino Jr. (Cory’s husband). regime. Indeed, Duterte is taking a page from The reporter had informed management of the . He likens his move to what former Presi- Marcos’ playbook. It is “revolutionary” in name bribery attempt. Are we to believe that the overseers of the dent Cory Aquino did. He said that Cory was only. It is martial law disguised as revolution- I told Letty that the public official involved multi-million peso projects of Duterte are not about to declare martial law and then changed ary government. What Duterte is doing is revo- was no longer a client of our agency but I was making a fortune from kickbacks and overpric- her mind and instead declared a revolutionary lutionizing martial law. It’s one and the same willing to pass on her warning to him. I added ing? government. with one exception: Congress is left out of the that perhaps the official was not personally aware Is it any wonder why such petty undertak- of the attempted bribery and that a subaltern, ea- However, lawyer Romulo Macalintal power equation. Indeed, it’s coup d’état against ings as providing plastic licenses to drivers and ger to gain brownie points, could have done it on disagreed. In a media interview, Macalintal the democratic government he was elected to car registration plates to car owners take forever? his own. I offered to get Letty through to a senior Those thieves in the Land Transportation Fran- said that as a lawyer, Duterte should know serve. official of the department who could shed some chising and Regulatory Board are fighting over that “revolutionary government is the result ([email protected]) light on the case. the spoils from contracts and kickbacks from sup of a revolution where the existing legitimate I did exactly that and Letty was mollified. TO PAGE A7 As I See It

The Opinions expressed by our writers and Rev. Fr. Cabrido: Pinoys’ evangelization in Papua New Guinea contributors do not in any way reflect the opinion of the management of Fortune News ELPIDIO R. ESTIOKO reach the poor parish we are scheduled to serve etables and root crops, and taught them hygiene Media Inc. Even with the that week… Our minimum walk is four hours,” and cleanliness. Fortune News Media Inc. stories narrated to me Cabrido said. As missionaries, they understand that their Publisher by my late brother Rev. Because of the distance, Fr. Cabrido said calling means living God’s word as Jesus did: to proclaim boldly to others, work into the fabric of Harvey Barkin Fr. Leonardo R. Estioko, nobody has been saying mass in the area for a Editor-in-Chief SVD, I never realized while. “In 2013 while we were in one remote vil- human society and culture, to extend God’ love how hard missionary lage, I asked a parishioner when was the last time to all, especially the oppressed, suffering, and the Edwina Aniag poor. Vice President for Marketing and Operations work is/was until I heard mass was celebrated in their place. He told me Rev. Fr. John Aranda 2003… That means 10 long years!” Fr. Cabrido Biblical scholars noted that at the Holy Gary De Guzman Cabrido’s homily during exclaimed. So, they belong to the two thirds of Rosary Parish Church at Six Mile, Port Moresby, Vice President for Community Relations the Our Lady of Fatima the over 7 billion people in the world today that there’s a small monument on which a marble Anchet Manosca Centennial celebration mass held at St. Elizabeth never heard the Gospel of Jesus preached until plate was embedded on its face with inscription Creative and Production Manager in Milpitas last Friday. The holy his group’s presence in 2013. describing the pioneering efforts of 14 Filipinos Atty. Crispin Lozano mass was presided over by Pastor Justin Lee and In another remote village, he saw a grotto at who went to PNG as Catholic missionaries in the Dr. Philip Chua / Rodel Rodis Asst. Pastor Joseph Page concelebrating with one corner of the village but there was no image 1880s that reads: Ben Lou / Perry Diaz seven other guest priests from adjoining parishes. of the Virgin Mary. He asked where the image “In remembrance of the first group of Filipi- Federico Espiritu / Elpidio Estioko Fr. Justin invited Fr. Cabrido to deliver the hom- was and they told him there was none because no lay missionaries in Papua New Guinea who ar- Columnists ily. they can’t afford one. So, he made representa- rived on Yule Island during the 1880s and others Macon Ramos-Araneta In his homily, Fr. Cabrido, a Filipino Catholic tions with SDB and was able to secure one image whose names are known only to God: Emmanuel Corina Oliquino / Lara Climaco Natera, Diego Rendall, Bernadino Taligatus, Daniel Llanto missionary priest and church scholar for the Sale- of the Virgin Mary and have it delivered and Correspondents sian Order (SDB), narrated his group’s mission- mounted in their grotto. Basilio Artango, Telesforo Babas, Francis Castro, ary work in Papua New Guinea (PNG) serving Aware of the difficulties awaiting them in Juan Malabag, Gregorio Ramos, Cirilo Espinosa, Ann Gauna Gregorio Toricheba, Nicolas Albaniel, Anastacio Marketing Associate constituents from far-flung tribes and villages. every village they visit, Fr. Cabrido and his group Fr. Cabrido taught at the Sacred Heart In- were able to adapt to the natives’ lifestyle while Buen Suseso, Marcello Fabila, Juan de la Cruz”. Jho Bule terdiocesan Regional Seminary at Rapolo in PNG wrestling with malaria and other insect-intruders Of course, this is a fitting tribute to these Photographer since 2001 and at the Catholic Theological Insti- in order to continue their evangelization work. brave, hardworking and trailblazing Filipino Glenda Bule tute at Bomana in PNG in 2011. He obtained his There was a time he told his group to just con- missionaries who left a lasting legacy that has Event Coordinator degree of Licentiate in Sacred Scriptures from the tinue walking while he takes a rest and would become a part of PNG’s history. Pontifical Biblical Institute, in Rome, in 1995, and later catch up with them. Those were the days PNG became a colony of Australia in the FilAm Star is published weekly 20th century. In 1973, the Australian colonial by Fortune News Media Inc. a Doctorate of Sacred Theology from the Pontifi- when he was still new in the mission and needs to www.filamstar.com cal Gregorian University in Rome in 2008. adjust to the routine of their weekly evangeliza- government launched a massive recruitment pro- He mentioned walking miles in the deep tion in the jungles. gram in order to prepare the country for indepen- Headquarters: recesses of the Melanian jungles of PNG, scal- Fr. Cabrido’s homily prompted me to look dence. The “Pinoys” were chosen over other Asian 1028 Mission St., 2/F, ing the country’s steep mountainous terrain, and deeper on Filipino exploits in PNG. I found out nationals for their inherent patience and ability to San Francisco, CA 94103; navigating the treacherous forests to reach their that aside from catechism classes and celebrating adapt to the local culture and they are proficient Tel. (650) 278-0692 or (415) 593-5955 remote flock and serve in the poorest parishes masses, the Pinoy missionaries help build roads, in English. Email: [email protected] every week. “We walk 4 to 8 hours in order to showed the natives a better way to cultivate veg- TO PAGE A7 Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 FilAm Star A7 MARAWI FIGHTING and prevented civilians from leaving, taking INTERNATIONAL PARLIAMENTARY De Lima, the first prominent political pris- ... FROM PAGE A1 many of them hostage. ... FROM PAGE A1 oner under the Duterte administration, said she The militants also killed Christians and is grateful for the IPU’s resolve to get a clearer Ministers’ Meeting, commended the Armed unsympathetic Muslims. The siege prompted it said were based on dubious evidence and and unbiased view of the trumped-up cases of Forces of the Philippines for liberating Marawi President Duterte to place the entire Mindanao over-reliance on testimonies of convicted drug illegal drug trade filed against her. City from terrorists. “It was a very tough fight,” under martial law. inmates. Despite the Duterte administration’s obvi- he told reporters. “I think the Philippine mili- To the ASEAN delegates, Lorenzana said: “In each of the three cases, there are serious ous effort to intimidate and silence her through tary sends a very strong message to the terror- “While we submit that these tactical and strate- questions and doubts about the evidence. There her continued unjust detention, De Lima said ists.” gic gains will not annihilate the ideology com- are general concerns about the over-reliance on she is grateful that the Inter-Parliamentary “One of the first things I’m going to do dur- pletely, we declare that this achievement is a testimonies by convicted drug lords, not only Union vows to fight for her right to a fair trial. ing the ASEAN meeting is commend the Philip- clear manifestation of how our regional coop- because they are proven criminals but because pine military for liberating Marawi from the eration can lead to a decisive advance against these individuals have an axe to grind with Sen. “I thank the IPU for defending my causes terrorists,” he added. the proliferation of terrorism in this part of the de Lima,” the report said. and vouching for my integrity. I know that my In a joint statement, the ASEAN defense world,” said Lorenzana, the designated adminis- It also called on Pimentel to take up the fight is not my fight alone as this is the fight for chiefs likewise complimented the Philippines for trator of martial law in Mindanao. cudgels for Sen. De Lima to ensure that her human rights, democracy and rule of law. I will liberating Marawi from Maute terrorists. The “We hope that this operational achievement rights are not violated as she faces trumped-up never be cowed until this government decides defense ministers condemned “in the strongest in Marawi in the Philippines will be the catalyst charges levelled against her. to value democratic principles and respect for terms the attacks carried out by violent extrem- that shall bring to the fore future cooperation “The Senate has a special responsibility to human rights,” she said. ists across the world, particularly in Southeast and partnerships not only against terrorism but help ensure that concerns about due process “As I’ve mentioned before, the support I’m Asia, including the attack by the Maute group also those that shall defeat other regional and regarding one of its members are effectively getting from international groups and local in Marawi City, which led to casualties, destruc- global security threats,” he added. addressed. The delegation therefore calls on the supporters who refuse to turn a blind eye on the tion of properties and displacement of people, Military officials said the Marawi campaign Senate, through its President, to do everything injustices happening in the country gives me among others.” gave security forces their first taste of urban possible in this regard and thus help ensure that more courage and strength to keep fighting the Lorenzana, who officially opened the ASE- warfare, which often involved close-quarters Sen. de Lima can participate again in its work as good fight,” she added. AN meeting, said the Marawi siege ended after combat. But in the end, even the fanaticism and soon as possible,” it added. IPU’s Committee on Human Rights Presi- five months of fighting and over 1,000 casualties the vast supply of weapons and munitions of the De Lima has been detained at the PNP dent Fawzia Koofi (Afghanistan), along with --- 920 militants, 165 troops and police and at IS-linked Maute group and Abu Sayyaf turned Custodial Center in Camp Crame since last year MP Fazle Karim Chowdhury (Bangladesh) and least 45 civilians. It also displaced more than out to be no match to the superior arms and dis- over drug charges. She was accused of receiving Rogier Huzienga, IPU Human Rights program 300,000 people. cipline of government forces, authorities said. drug money from convicted drug lords detained manager, visited De Lima in detention last The center of the picturesque lakeside town The Philippines (this year’s ASEAN chair at the New Bilibid Prison (NPB) in Camp Crame May 22-14 to check on her condition and get is now in ruins due to heavy shelling and aerial and host), Brunei Darussalam, , In- to bankroll his senatorial camoaign for the May first-hand information about the former justice bombing. Lorenzana said the militants had donesia, Laos, , Myanmar, , 2016 elections. secretary’s case. been able to defy the relentless bombing raids and Vietnam reaffirmed the commit- The IPU representatives were tasked to The IPU is among the growing number of that destroyed entire neighborhoods by shelter- ment of each country to work together to coun- monitor De Lima’s legal proceedings as it reiter- multilateral organizations and human rights ing in basements and traveling through tunnels. ter all forms of terrorism and violent extremism. ated its call for her release from detention. advocates who have expressed serious concern The Marawi siege, he said, began on May 23 Defense ministers and officials of the De Lima last October 22 expressed elation over the illegal arrest and detention of De Lima when heavily armed militants assembled in the ASEAN member-states also expressed their full and welcomed the decision of the IPU to send over trumped-up charges of illegal drug traffick- city to prevent authorities from serving a war- support for the Philippines’ efforts to address their relresentatives. ing. rant of arrest on Hapilon. The militants eventu- the security and humanitarian situation in ally took over government and private buildings Marawi. TRILLANES DENIES of our country,” he added but noting that the interests of our country are “not necessarily the bounty. ... FROM PAGE A1 DUTERTE AWARDS same as the interests” of Duterte. Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana earlier con- ... FROM PAGE A1 the state visit of President Trump since these Trillanes asked the Office of the Ombuds- firmed the deaths of Hapilon and Omar. Omar things are carefully planned and cannot be man to investigate Duterte on allegations that undergo validation by the U.S. agents. However, was shot in the head by a government sniper stopped on the mere say-so of a Philippine sena- he had multi-billion-peso undeclared wealth, it has not yet been decided who will collect the while Hapilon died of gunshot wounds in his tor,” said Trillanes in a statement. prompting the Ombudsman to investigate. PHP 10-million reward that Duterte offered for chest. The opposition Senator said he had met Sought for his comments on reports that Hapilon and PHP 5 million each for the two The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation with U.S. officials, including Republican Sen. Trillanes is in the U.S. to convince lawmakers Maute brothers, Abdullah and Omar. on Saturday said that the DNA samples it tested Marco Rubio, to talk about improving Philip- to discourage Trump’s visit to the Philippines, He further said there is a committee as- matches that of Hapilon. pine-U.S. relations, and how to address issues Senate President Koko Pimentel III, replied: signed to review the process of awarding the on corruption and human-rights situation in the “Please direct questions to Sen. Trillanes since country. I am abroad trying my best to develop, enhance ATTY. CRISPIN LOZANO If you have immigration problems the Law “Unlike the officials of the Duterte admin- and strengthen Philippine relations with various ... FROM PAGE B4 Offices of Crispin C. Lozano can help you find a istration, I presented only factual information,” countries (Russia and Great Britain).” solution before your problem gets worse which said Trillanes, a rabid critic of the Duterte “I hope no one else is wishing, or worse, children were approved after the court granted could lead to deportation and family separa- administration. working for “bad” relations between the Philip- the waiver. tion. “Besides, you cannot fool the U.S. gov- pines and other countries like the U.S. and E.U. 10. On June 28, 2017, we received a Crispin Caday Lozano, Esq. is an active ernment; they know what’s happening in our members. If we love our country we should withdrawal of inadmissibility and remov- member of the State Bar of California, the country,” he added. always promote our beloved country’s best ability charges from the Customs and Border American Immigration Lawyers Association “Be assured that I pushed for the interests interest,” he said. Enforcement for a client who was charged with and San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. drug case while he was entering San Francisco He specializes in immigration law and personal MANILA RANKED gon and Karachi are at the bottom of the list. Of Airport from the Philippines. The case was injury. For free consultation email or call ... FROM PAGE A1 the 10 cities at the bottom of the over-all index, withdrawn after we have expunged the drug ([email protected] / 1-877-456-9266) three are in South-east Asia (Manila, Ho Chi case in Criminal Court. safety from crime and other man-made threats. Minh City and Jakarta), two are in South Asia “The results of the 2017 Safe Cities Index, (Dhaka and Karachi) and two are in the Middle which now covers 60 cities, again show a sharp East and Africa (Cairo and Tehran).” AS I SEE IT Cortez. “She was such a bubbly, lovable grand divide in over-all levels of safety between the - “Security remains closely linked to ... FROM PAGE A6 Filipino woman. She was the best teacher we fast urbanizing developing world and the stag- wealth but the scores of high-income cities are boys could have. She was like a mother to us. nant developed world,” the Index noted. falling: While cities in developed economies A hundred thirty-six Filipinos made up the We were just young kids in a boys-only-high Key Findings dominate the top half of the index (with the first batch of technicians, teachers, professors, school and life was tough so having her con- lower half dominated by cities in poorer coun- architects, surveyors, fishery experts and agri- soled us when were feeling unwell, sick or hurt. The Safe Cities Index 2017 noted that in tries), of the 14 cities in high-income countries, culturists that set foot in PNG on May 10, 1974. It was almost like having your own mother many aspects, it’s the very success of cities, in the security scores of 10 have fallen since 2015.” One of these recruits was Orlando Alvarez, watching over you for a whole year at school… their role as global social and economic hubs Manila’s low ranking may refer to entire then 29, who was hired as a mechanic although she even taught us how to sew the holes on our that makes them more vulnerable. NCR he had a degree in Mechanical Engineering. shirts, how best to wash our clothes using a bar “The 2017 Safe Cities Index retains the four In a report by GMA News, Manila Police De- “We were recruited by the Australian of soap. How to use the toothpaste. And more categories of security from the 2015 version— partment Director Chief Superintendent Joel colonial government. The offer was good at the on personal health and hygiene,” he said. digital, health, infrastructure and physical. Coronel, in a news release, refuted Manila’s bot- time compared to what we were making in the Levo said that Mrs Cortez and her hus- However, we have added six new indicators and tom placing among the world’s least safest cit- Philippines. The kina (local currency) was a bit band Pedro, a vocational instructor, can be expanded the index to cover 60 cities, up from ies, saying that the survey seems to have based higher than the U.S. dollar, so conversion into proud of their contributions to the education 50 in 2015,” the index noted. the ranking on the whole of Metro Manila. peso was good. When we came to Papua New of the people of this country. “I wasn’t the only For this year, the key findings include the “The study was measured based on identified Guinea, we were put on a chartered Qantas one who benefited from their teaching. There following: mega-cities in different parts of the world, so flight,” recalled Alvarez, now 61. are thousands of Papua New Guineans out - With reference to 2015, Tokyo tops it would appear that it is not only confined to “I trained a lot of local guys on automotive there who learnt their ABC and one plus one the over-all ranking. “The Japanese capital’s the local government of Manila alone,” Coronel works. In later years, they became managers in from this couple. I would like to say ‘Thank strongest performance is in the digital security said. various units of the present-day Works Depart- You, Pedro and Saturnina Cortez, on behalf of category while it has risen seven points in the “So, this will include other cities in Metro Ma- ment,” Alvarez proudly recalled. the 8B Class of Iarowari in 1980,” Levo said. health security category since 2015. However, nila as well,” Coronel added. After the islands gained independence According to estimates by the Philippine in infrastructure security, it has fallen out of the “Coronel admitted that the Philippines, as a from Australia on September 15, 1975, the Embassy, in 2006, the Filipinos in Papua top ten, to 12th.” whole, is poor when it comes to digital security massive recruitment of Filipinos to PNG New Guinea number 7,500 with about 3,500 - “In many cities, security is falling rath- and infrastructure security, two of the four continued through direct hiring by the PNG based in Port Moresby. The rest are distributed er than rising: With two exceptions (Madrid, bases of the study. The other two are health and government. In 1979, the government focused across the country, working in trade stores, which is up 13 points and Seoul, up six), cities personal safety,” the GMA News report read. their recruitment goal on education…. hired banks, corporate offices, factories, logging tend to have fallen in the index since 2015 (for “For the Philippines, that’s why nakakuha tayo ng mababang score is mababa tayo sa digital high school and elementary school teachers camps and government units. example, New York is down 11, Lima is down 13, security,” Coronel said. and vocational instructors, along with techni- Fr. Cabrido’s presence in Milpitas deliver- Johannesburg is down nine, Ho Chi Minh City is “Mahina ang ating security measures against cy- cians and office secretaries. ing his homily during the Fatima Centennial down 10 and Jakarta is down 13)” - “Asia and the Middle East and Africa ber threats and on-line attacks,” Coronel added. Patrick Levo, a young journalist in 1993 celebration mass at St. Elizabeth was the best dominate the bottom of the index: Dhaka, Yan- talked about his Filipino teacher in second year that ever happened to Milpitas parishioners! high school (1980) at Iarowari on the Sogere (For feedbacks, comments… please email Plateau outside of Port Moresby: Saturnina the author @ [email protected]). STREET TALK must be deaf and blind and dumb. ... FROM PAGE A6 Over beer and pulutan, my relatives and I heaved a deep sigh, offered a toast to survival pliers, and the Department of Transportation’s in our hapless country and I conceded that they OVERWEIGHT MEN According to statistics from the American various offices are in cahoots with the thieves. had no choice but to dance to the music. (greg- Heart Association, between 2.7 million and 6 ... 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We have From East to West and thousands of spin-off jobs. friendly environment and urban debt relief companies are not very friend- free Credit Repair while and after your North to South, metropolises “We expect HQ2 to be a or suburban locations able to ly about helping with these kind of debts. program. We do not use call centers across the United States are full equal to our Seattle head- attract and retain strong techni- Another is that they are not very sizable which keeps your information safe. We locked in a frenzied bidding quarters,” promised Amazon cal talent. debts. In most cases they are $300 to have a new program that reconstruct war, desperate to woo Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, America’s A study commissioned $500 dollars. It would take quite a bit of debts for half of what you would pay our into favoring them as the site of second richest billionaire worth by World Business Chicago payday loans before a client can meet the competitors. We also provide legal assis- the e-commerce giant’s second $85.8 billion. claimed that in 17 years, HQ2 minimum debt load requirements of usu- tance that keeps collectors away. We take headquarters. The unusual announce- would generate $341 billion in ally $7,500 or in most cases $10,000. Federal Credit Unions, Military Debts, Proposals were also report- ment unleashed competitive total spending, including $71 But never fear! As I have always said Payday loans and high interest personal ed to have come from streaks nationwide as some of billion in salaries. before I always look for programs that loans in our program too. This is exclu- can help clients whatever their situation sively available for Debt Aid Consulting CA affirms PLDT, Globe buyout deal of SMC’s telco assets is and that is what I deliver. I would also clients. None of our competitors provide like to remind everyone that payday loan this program. You are well protected. The Court of Appeals and give effect thereto. The 2016 to Aug. 6, 2016 to resolve companies also require their customers We only provide Federal Trade Com- (CA) has affirmed the Philip- petition for mandamus (filed by the matter. The appeals court pine Long Distance Telephone PLDT and Globe) is, therefore pointed out that the said date to leave a open dated check as payment mission compliant programs. Debt relief Company (PLDT) and Globe meritorious,” the appeals court was before it issued a prelimi- if they do not show up during payment companies who charge non refundable date. They will deposit this check and Telecommunications’ P70- added. nary injunction against PCC on upfront fees are in violation of the ban. billion buyout deal of the telco The appeals court added Aug. 26, 2016. if you cannot cover it, then you are in Go with Debt Aid Consulting! trouble. At Debt Aid Consulting, we send assets of San Miguel Corpora- that aside from compliance with “There being no decision Do not fall for marketing gimmicks tion (SMC). the Memorandum Circular, the promulgated on the part of PCC these companies Power of Attorneys that saying that they have the right program In its 54-page-decision 30 day period under the PCA involving the subject acquisi- will put a stop to depositing checks that for you. Most marketing companies only promulgated Oct. 18 but made which was extended to 60 days tion before the expiration of will get the client in trouble. Then we are have one program and will enroll you in public Monday, the appeals required for the PCC to come up the 60 day period under the able to help the clients settle the debt for that program whether it fits you or not. court’s former 12th division said with a ruling on the review of PCA, there can be no doubt that half of what they owe. The payday loans So beware! the acquisition is considered the acquisition have lapsed. the subject acquisition is now have very high interest that cripples the Ben Lou at your service! I have over deemed approved by operation Under the PCA, any agree- already deemed approved,” the client and in most cases once they pay 30 years of real financial experience. If of law and should be recognized ment such as that of the acqui- appeals court added. the loan end up taking out another loan you would like sound financial advice, by the Philippine Competition sition entered into by PLDT, The appeals court issued so they will have a way to live until next call us at Debt Aid Consulting. We do not Commission (PCC). Globe and SMC will not be con- the injunction in 2016 as it payday. use call centers like Financial Rescue. No “With the subject notice summated within 30 days while pointed out that both PLDT Payday loans are not bad. They get one has the right to put your information being compliant with the the commission is conducting a and Globe Telecom were able to requirements of MC (Memo- review and requested additional establish the existence of a clear people out of a situation until payday at risk. Say no to LLC corporations in comes but this is what it’s purpose is. It randum Circular)16-002 and documents to the parties to positive right that needs judicial Canada! Debt Aid Consulting is the first there being no false material complete its study. protection during the pendency is not meant to be continuous cycle of and only Filipino debt restructuring com- loans in which customers end up taking statement therein, the subject The law provides that the of the main case. pany incorporated in the US and Canada. acquisition is deemed approve total period for review shall not It will be recalled that PCC, loan after loan from different places. Do Now serving the Caribbean Islands! by operation of law and may no exceed 90 days from the initial in its Letters dated June 7 and not fall into this cycle if you do not want Tawag na po sa 1-888-341-5234 at longer be challenged under the notification of the parties. June 17, 2016, ordered the pre- to end up in my program. tutulungan po namin kayo. PCA (Philippine Competition Thus, the appeals court acquisition review and investi- Ang ating lesson, Ang five-six ay Itama po natin ang mali! Act),” the appeals court said. said if the subject acquisition gation of the acquisition made iwasan, para mas mabuti ang kabuhayan. “It follows that PCC is duty- was not deemed approved, by PLDT and Globe of all the bound to recognize that status PCC had 60 days from June 7, TO PAGE A7 Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 FilAm Star A9 world news Tillerson flies to Baghdad to meet Iraq PM 9 killed in Al Qaeda attack on south Yemen military base US Secretary of State Rex Four Yemeni soldiers and outside the base, killing the ment of President Abedrabbo Tillerson on Monday flew in to Baghdad on a surprise visit for five assailants were killed in an driver and four soldiers from a Mansour Hadi against Shiite talks with Iraq’s Prime Minister Al-Qaeda attack on a military UAE-backed contingent in the Huthi rebels. Haider al-Abadi and President base in the southern province Yemeni army. Nine soldiers The United States, the only Fuad Massum. of Abyan on Monday, a security were also wounded. government to operate drones The visit, during which source said. Al-Qaeda’s Yemeni branch over the impoverished country, Tillerson and Abadi will hold A car rigged with explosives claimed responsibility for the considers AQAP the radical their second meeting in as many carrying five Al-Qaeda militants attack. In a statement published group’s most dangerous branch days, comes after America’s US pulled up to a military base in online, it said its fighters had and backs the UAE-trained con- top diplomat called on Iranian the district of Mudiya in Abyan, detonated a car bomb in front tingent in southern Yemen. militias to leave Iraq, prompting the source told AFP, speaking of the base then stormed inside. The United Arab Emir- a sharp response from the Iraqi on condition of anonymity. Al-Qaeda in the Arabian ates is a key component of a cabinet. Four men wearing explo- Peninsula has been the target Saudi-led military coalition that “Certainly Iranian militias sive belts ran out of the car of a long-running US drone war intervened in the war to support that are in Iraq, now that the towards the base, but were all in Yemen’s southern provinces, Hadi’s government in 2015. fighting against (the Islamic shot dead before they could including Abyan. More than 8,600 people State group) is coming to a close, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson blow themselves up, the source AQAP has flourished in the have since been killed in Ye- those militias need to go home,” (Photo: www.nydailynews.com) said. chaos of Yemen’s civil war pit- men, according to the World Tillerson said Sunday at a press The vehicle then exploded ting the Saudi-backed govern- Health Organization. (AFP) conference in Riyadh. But Iraq’s cabinet on Mon- On the crisis between Bagh- in disputed areas,” State Depart- day insisted that the paramilitary dad and Iraqi Kurdistan, the ment spokeswoman Heather forces that helped it to defeat IS US State Department on Friday Nauert said. North Korea may be mass producing were fully Iraqi. called for Iraqi federal forces to On Sunday, as calm re- “The fighters of the Hashed limit their “movements” in areas turned to the areas in northern (al-Shaabi paramilitary units) disputed by the two sides to Iraq, federal and paramilitary biological weapons—report are Iraqis who are concerned for avoid more violence. forces said they lost five men in North Korea may be mass their country and have sacri- Iraqi forces clashed with the clashes, adding to 26 deaths producing biological weapons ficed for its defence and for its Kurdish units in the northern reported on the Kurdish side. in a research lab that studies ag- people,” it said in a statement, province of Kirkuk last week, The Iraqi operation to ricultural chemicals, Pyongyang quoting a source close to Abadi. in an operation that saw them retake disputed territories came Bio-Technical Institute, a US The cabinet added that “no- retake swathes of disputed terri- three weeks after a Kurdish media outlet reported Saturday, body has the right to interfere in tory from the Kurds. independence referendum con- citing an academic report. Iraqi affairs”. Both federal and Kurdish demned as illegal by Baghdad Radio Free Asia cited a re- Abadi and Tillerson both forces have been key US allies in and criticised by Washington. port released by Belfer Center of attended a landmark meeting the war against IS. Before flying to Baghdad, Harvard University’s Kennedy between Saudi and Iraqi leaders “In order to avoid any Tillerson earlier on Monday also School in October, which says in Riyadh on Sunday aimed at misunderstandings or further made a previously unannounced the communist state already upgrading strategic ties between clashes, we urge the central gov- trip to Afghanistan, following has biological weapons and its the two countries and countering ernment to calm the situation by visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. industrial facilities are able to (Photo: www.ufoholic.com) Iran’s regional influence. limiting federal force movements (AFP) produce such weapons. “It is likely that anthrax of the biological weapons, as the dual-use for agriculture, making and small pox is already used as country has 200,000 special external monitoring and verifi- Pro-U.S. forces seize key oil field from IS a biological weapon,” the report forces members. cation virtually impossible.” BEIRUT — US-backed forces the fields. 9,000 barrels a day, making it said. “North Korean soldiers are The report added that the Citing testimonies of on Sunday said that they had cap- The Syrian Observatory for a key source of revenue for the vaccinated against small pox, difficulty in verifying the rogue defectors, it also wrote that the tured Syria’s largest oil field from Human Rights said progovern- extremists. and so are US Army (personnel) state’s capability partly arises communist regime uses human the Islamic State (IS) group. ment forces had retreated from Its current potential is stationed in South Korea — from the dual-use of the equip- subjects in testing biological The Kurdish-led Syrian the area around Al-Omar field unknown, following a series of against small pox and anthrax.” ment and facilities in creating and chemical weapons. Democratic Forces (SDF), a US- after coming under heavy fire strikes on IS-held oil facilities by North Korea is thought to the weapons. United Nation’s Security backed coalition in a race with from IS militants. the US-led coalition. have 13 pathogens in possession “While nuclear programs Council Resolution 1540 was Russian-backed Syrian troops to Earlier this month, progov- IS has suffered a series of including botulism, cholera and can be monitored by the num- passed in 2004 to prevent the seize parts of the oil-rich Deir el- ernment forces seized the town major setbacks in recent months, plague, the researchers said. ber of nuclear tests and the suc- proliferation of nuclear, chemi- Zour province, said it was in full of Mayadeen, just across the including the loss of the Syrian On means of delivery, the cess of missile tests, weaponiz- cal and biological weapons. It control of the Al-Omar field. Euphrates River. city of Raqqa, once the extremists’ report said missiles, drones, ing and cultivating pathogens maintains the framework for The SDF, which has already IS captured Al-Omar in self-styled capital, and the Iraqi airplanes, sprayers and human can stay invisible behind closed assessment and conducting an driven IS from Deir el-Zour’s 2014, when the group swept city of Mosul. Most of the terri- vectors are likely to be used. It doors,” the authors explained. annual revie. (inquirer.net) main natural gas field and smaller across large areas in Syria and tory the group once held has been also mentioned human agents “Moreover, equipment used oil fields, said government forces neighboring Iraq. The field was seized by an array of Syrian and as a plausible delivery method for BW production are often were just 3 kilometers away from estimated to produce around Iraqi forces. (inquirer.net) A10 FilAm Star Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 FilAm Star B1 community Milpitas Citizens Task Force recommends LBC caps 2018 Calendar Design Contest in U.S. and Canada by water rates to City Council announcing twelve winners. residents. The City was asked to investigate implementing system LBC is proud to reveal the 12 winners of the that will allow low-income resi- dents to be able to get assistance 2018 Calendar Design Competition. with paying their water bills. Launched in LBC-serviced areas in USA For the fifth recommenda- and Canada last June to July 31, 2017, the tion, Task Force member Elpidio theme of the tilt was “The Way We Move It in Estioko discussed the proposal for the Philippines”. Winning entries depicted the the city to consider the commu- unique ways Filipinos move, may it be thru cul- nication strategy prepared by the ture like dance or way of life like transportation. Task Force in informing the resi- The twelve winners are: Teoderico Asun- dents on water rates. By utilizing internal and external communi- cion, Annika Constantino, Queenie Crisostomo, cations using various traditional Sharmaine Encabo, Beech Garcia, Jason Luz, and non-traditional means of Angelito Mariano, Eva Marquez, Melanie San- communication in informing the galang, Patrick Sarabia, Brandon Wilaras and public, as proposed, will promote Milpitas Mayor Rich Tan Task Force Chair Evelyn Chua Norberto Yabes. wider acceptance of the new water (Photo: www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov) (Photo: www.mercurynews.com) Aside from their artworks being featured in rates. LBCs 2018 collectible calendar, they also took MILPITAS – The Citizens rate option for the city. The members of the City home $500 each. All other entrants received an Task Force on Water Rates sub- Task Force member Dan Council were very receptive to mitted its report to the Milpitas Manassau presented the second the recommendations, which, LBC shirt and free sea cargo certificates. City Council last October 18 recommendation asking the together with the reports of the Patricia Garcia, VP for Sales and Opera- during its special session held City Council to task the finance Public Works and Finance depart- tions in the Region was elated with the turnout at the City Hall containing five director of the city to review the ments of the City, will be used in and said: “We wanted to showcase both the tal- recommendations after meeting Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) and deciding new policies on water ent of our Kababayans as well as the Philippines for almost a year that started in select the most appropriate basis; rates. “We need to act on this and its traditions thru a calendar. We loved all November of last year, meeting amend page 5 of the City Cost Al- soon… and work within the ag- the pieces that were entered into the contest every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the location Plan to include the ratio- gressive timetable prepared by the and hope all our customers will love it too”. month, according to Task Force nale for the allocation basis used City’s public works department… Chair Evelyn Chua. to calculate the indirect costs; and because water is life and more The LBC 2018 Calendars are now available Chua presided over the direct the staff to evaluate in de- important than electricity. So, for FREE at all LBC branches. presentation with Task Force tail the relative cost and benefits I’m willing to use a chunk of our ABOUT LBC members individually presenting of implementing a comprehensive surplus to address the water prob- LBC is the Philippines’ market leader in the five recommendations to the labor recording system to enhance lem. We really need to address retail and corporate courier & cargo, money city council composed of Mayor financial reporting, labor account- our water structure in a different remittance, and logistics services. With a grow- Rich Tran; Vice-mayor Marsha ability, and internal controls. strategy,” Tran said. ing network of over 6,400 branches, hubs & Grilli; Councilmembers Garry The third recommendation They thanked the Task Force warehouses, partners, and agents in over 30 Barbadillo, Anthony Phan and which is on water conservation, for spending their time and effort Bob Nunez; Interim City Manager recommends that the City Council in coming out with well-thought countries, LBC is committed to moving lives, Steve Pangelinan; City Attorney remove the 10 percent recom- of and credible recommenda- businesses, and communities and delivering Christopher Diaz; and City Clerk mended restrictions in water use tions. The council will study their smiles around the world. Listed in the Philip- Mary Lavelle. which was presented by Task recommendations and also the pine Stock Exchange through LBC Express The first recommendation Force member Liz Ainsworth. The staff recommendations and will Holdings, Inc., LBC aims to deliver value to all was to have a two-tiered water removal of the restriction allows integrate them to policy decisions. of its stakeholders, as it has for over 60 years. rates without violating Proposi- residents to increase their HCF The members of the Citizens Founded in 1945 as a brokerage and air cargo tion 218 based on water usage/ usage and, in doing so, reduce the Task Force on Water Rates are agent, LBC pioneered time-sensitive cargo volume presented by Task Force cost requirement. It is also hoped Evelyn Chua, chair; Joseph members Ted Gish, Ray Magla- that this will help narrow the Weinstein, vice-chair; Steve delivery and 24-hour door-to-door delivery in lang and Robert Marini. The deficit and anticipate a safeguard Munzel, parliamentarian; and the Philippines. Today, it is the most trusted desired outcome is for the council in the allocation of water. Liz Ainsworth, Elpidio Estioko, logistics brand of the Global Filipino. LBC can to have comprehensive studies Task Force member Tom Ted Gish, Rajeev Madnawat, move it for you: visit www.LBCexpress.com, or of both one rate vs. tiered rate by Valore presented the fourth rec- Ray Maglalang, Dan Manassau, call telephone +632 8585 999 (Metro Manila), comparing the two studies and to ommendation regarding assis- Robert Marini, and Tom Valore. 1 800 10 8585 999 (Provincial), +632 9086 522 aid in determining the best water tance on water bill for low-income (Elpidio Estioko) (Solutions) and follow LBCExpress (Facebook and Twitter). B2 FilAm Star Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 Pancho Villa Story by Deo Antonio D. Llamas / Photo by Jhay Oh Otamias

Event organizers and direc- tors paraded around the Cow Palace onboard a very distinguished stagecoach as they officially welcome the 2017 Grand National Rodeo held last October 13-14, 20-21 in San Francisco. Included in the board is our very own Al Perez who serves as one of the direc- tors . The well-attended event showcased rodeo performanc- es, live music, variety of bbq, and livestock show for everyone Happy Birthday to Gerald Salo of to see. Vallejo

Jun Aquino (left) and Jhay Otamias (right) posing with a portrait of the legendary Filipino boxer Pancho Villa.

“The First Filipino to bring honor to our Country The First Asian Champion in World Boxing History. An Ilonggo from Negro’s early part of 20th Century. Who fought with honor and pride, he was Legendary. Was small in stature but he has the heart of a giant The beats the light out of bigger men, fighting valiantly Fighter with speed, resolution, courage and right strategy Gained the attention of the Global Boxing Community.”

“Now Immortalized, his name is in the Boxing Hall of Fame Pancho Villa lead the way for other Filipino to love this game (Left Photo) The sold-out crowd at the BAL Theater in San Leandro enjoying the show. (Right Photo) The headliners, Allan K., Boobay, Ate Gay, and EJ Salamante and the executive producers, Paul Dizon and Haro De Guzman posing for Filam Star after the show. Inspired by his great deeds, his seeds indeed never went in vain With the like of Flash Elorde and Manny Pacquiao, his legacy lives on.”

West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame has been awarded to our late champ, Francisco “Pancho Villa” Villaruel Guilledo. Receiving the award is Jhay Otamias and Jun Aquino on October 15.

Pagpupugay karangalan para sa kaunaunahang asyano na nagkamit ng karangalan sa larangan ng boxing na pandaigdigang kampeonato (World Flyweight Championship). Para po sa mga kamganak at panilya ng ating kampeon na nasa Ilog, Negros Oc- cidental (lugar ng kapanakan), maaari niyo po makuha ang plakena nagsisilbing alaala sa karangalang kanyang ipinagkaloob para sa bayan.

Message niyo lang po ako para sa iba pang impormasyon.

To all boxing societies, please share hanggang makaabot sa (Right Photo) Angelita Topacio celebrated her 90th Birthday with family and friends at the Hillsborough Recreation Center in San Diego. (Left Photo) kanyang mga kamganak o pamilya. The celebrant with her ten children namely (l-r standing) Del, Buddy, Mercy, Lito, Junior, George, Charo, Ric and seated twin sisters Ning and Ching Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 FilAm Star B3 community PG&E contributes $3 Million to help rebuild, restore communities impacted by wildfires awareness com. expectations. Puertas Abiertas PG&E will also donate The following organiza- Community Resource Center $15,000 to Santa Rosa Fire- USCIS updates policy to ensure tions are among those benefit- and the organization Los Cien fighters Local 1401 to fund their ing from PG&E’s donation: in Sonoma County will each relief efforts. petitioners meet burden of North Bay Fire Recovery receive $25,000 from PG&E to “The hardworking people Fund support their efforts assisting of PG&E and the Santa Rosa proof for nonimmigrant worker PG&E will increase its Spanish-speaking customers Fire Department work side by donation to the North Bay Fire impacted by the wildfires. side in the field during emer- extension petitions Recovery Fund from $200,000 “These funds are immense- gencies to keep our commu- to $1 million, in addition to a $1 ly helpful as we support our nity safe, which is why we are WASHINGTON — Under SAN FRANCISCO, Ca- million donation match, total- local immigrant families to get now excited to work together updated policy guidance, U.S. lif.— Pacific Gas and Electric ing $2 million. This fund, led by back on their feet. It’s going to in bringing our community Citizenship and Immigration Company (PG&E) announced Redwood Credit Union and The be a long road back for many of together and begin the road to Services (USCIS) is instruct- today that it is making a series Press Democrat, will directly the people we serve and all help recovery,” said Tim Aboudara ing its officers to apply the of donations totaling $3 million support those impacted by the is appreciated,” said Josefina Jr., President of the Santa Rosa same level of scrutiny to both to several community groups wildfires in Napa, Sonoma, Hurtado, Executive Director of Firefighters Local 1401. initial petitions and extension to help ease the impact of the Lake and Mendocino counties. Puertas Abiertas. Further distribution of the requests for certain nonim- extraordinary wind-driven wild- “We want to make sure “After such a devastating $3 million will be announced migrant visa categories. The instructed officers to give def- fires in Northern California. that everyone affected has the event, it’s incredibly important shortly. These community guidance applies to nearly erence to the findings of a pre- “Our hearts are with all of chance to rebuild and repair that we continue to support groups are actively working all nonimmigrant classifica- viously approved petition, as our customers and communi- their lives. Working in concert our Latino community as we throughout Northern California tions filed using Form I-129, ties impacted by these wildfires. long as the key elements were with great partners like The all work toward recovering and to assist the tens of thousands Petition for a Nonimmigrant We’ve proudly served these unchanged and there was no Press Democrat and Senator rebuilding Sonoma County. We of people impacted by wildfires. Worker. communities for over 100 years, Mike McGuire, we urge every- are very aware Latino work- “It is times like these when evidence of a material error “USCIS officers are at the and we’re committed to helping one who can contribute to do ers are the backbone of many you truly see who your friends or fraud related to the prior front lines of the administra- them rebuild and recover. In so. Collectively, we can make a of our county’s industries, are. And throughout this dif- determination. The updated tion’s efforts to enhance the addition to contributing to local difference,” said Brett Marti- and it’s critical that we sup- ficult process, PG&E has been policy guidance rescinds the integrity of the immigration relief efforts, we will work with nez, Chief Executive Officer of port their recovery during this a tremendous partner in the previous policy. system,” USCIS Director L. the affected communities to Redwood Credit Union. difficult time,” said Herman J. response effort, working tire- Under the law, the bur- Francis Cissna said. “This up- determine what they need and Puertas Abiertas Commu- Hernandez, Chair of Los Cien. lessly every step of the way to den of proof in establishing dated guidance provides clear how we can continue to help,” nity Center and Los Cien Also known as Sonoma County get power and gas restored for eligibility for the visa petition said PG&E Corporation CEO direction to help advance poli- On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Latino Leaders, Los Cien is our residents and businesses. extension is on the petitioner, and President Geisha Williams. cies that protect the interests Williams met with local His- the largest Latino inclusive Their ‘sea of blue’ has been re- regardless of whether US- The donations will come panic community leaders at the organization in the county with markable and our community is of U.S. workers.” CIS previously approved a from PG&E shareholders, not Puertas Abiertas Community a mission to strengthen the extremely grateful,” said James As before, adjudicators petition. The adjudicator’s its customers. More informa- Resource Center in Napa to collective health, education and Gore, Sonoma County Supervi- must thoroughly review the determination is based on the tion about PG&E’s response and share the status of PG&E’s elec- civic participation of the Latino sor whose district was impacted petition and supporting evi- merits of each case, and of- recovery work for the North- tric and gas restoration efforts, community. by the fires in the northern part dence to determine eligibility ficers may request additional ern California wildfires can be and listen to community leaders Santa Rosa Firefighters Lo- of Santa Rosa and Geyserville. for the benefit sought. The evidence if the petitioner has found at www.pgecommitment. who shared their needs and cal 1401 updated guidance instructs not submitted sufficient evi- officers to apply the same level dence to establish eligibility. National Federation of Filipino American Associations holds reception before gala of scrutiny when reviewing Interim and final policy nonimmigrant visa exten- memos are official USCIS The reception featured Medals. Philippine Nurses Association sion requests even where the policy documents and are ef- remarks by NaFFAA National This event was co-spon- of America. petitioner, beneficiary and un- fective the date the memos are Chairman Brendan Flores sored by: NaFFAA, FilVetREP, The Welcome Recep- derlying facts are unchanged issued. and representatives Ben De The Filipino Intercollegiate tion preceded NaFFAA’s 20th from a previously approved Learn more about our Guzman and Jon Melegrito of Networking Dialogue, Inc. Anniversary Gala, held on petition. While adjudicators Buy American, Hire American The Filipino Veterans Recog- (FIND Inc.), Filipino Young October 21, at the Wardman may ultimately reach the same initiatives. WASHINGTON, DC — The nition and Education Project Professionals of Washington Park Marriott in Washington, conclusion as in a prior deci- For more information National Federation of Filipino (FilVetREP). All proceeds DC, Filipino American National DC. The gala recognized NaF- sion, they are not compelled on USCIS and its programs, American Associations (NaF- from this event will benefit Historical Society (FANHS), FAA’s two-decade legacy, and to do so as a default starting please visit uscis.gov or fol- FAA) held a Filipino American Filipino American World War Federation of Philippine Amer- highlighted its comprehensive point as the burden of proof to History Month welcome recep- low us on Twitter (@uscis), II veterans. For every donation ican Chambers of Commerce vision to unite and amplify the establish eligibility for an im- tion at Capitale in Washington, YouTube (/uscis), Facebook(/ of $100, two Filipino Ameri- (FPACC), the National Filipino voices of four million Filipinos migration benefit always lies DC, as a kick off to its 20th uscis), and Instagram (@ can World War II veterans or American Lawyers Associa- and Filipino Americans living with the petitioner. Anniversary Gala Weekend last their families will be presented tion, Pilipino American Unity in the United States. USCIS). The previous policy October 20. replica Congressional Gold for Progress (UniPro), and the B4 FilAm Star Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 legal & law Federal Courts: Travel Ban Remains Problematic WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal judges in Removal based on conviction of Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) Maryland and Hawaii have temporarily halted the nationwide implementation of the Trump ATTY. CRISPIN CADAY LOZANO administration’s latest travel ban. Generally, an result would be the same if Alice had not fallen This third iteration of the ban seeks to alien is removable is out of status before adjusting. restrict people entering the United States from he commits crimes Example 2. Ben enters the U.S. without in- Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, involving moral spection in 2001. In 2006 he adjusts status to Venezuela and Yemen. turpitude. There are lawful permanent residence (for example, The following is a statement from Ali that depend on foreign visitors nor the American certain requirements pursuant to INA § 245(i) or as an asylee). His Noorani, Executive Director of the National Im- workers they employ, and it sends a negative to be followed before “date of admission” for purposes of the five migration Forum: message to the world. a permanent resident years is the 2006 date of adjustment. If he “Travel bans do not align with our shared “We need processes that keep us secure and alien will be subject commits the CIMT in 2009, he will be deport- values as Americans. The courts now appear to be allow us to maintain a strong economy through to removal based on able. expressing similar concerns. a welcoming posture toward trade and tourism. the commission of Example 3. Cory is admitted to the U.S. “A travel ban helps neither the businesses The two are not mutually exclusive.” CIMT. The Lawful Permanent Resident alien as a permanent resident in 2002. In 2008 he may request Cancellation of Removal in Im- leaves the U.S. for a few weeks just to visit his migration Court as a relief. mother. Upon his return he does not make a Anti-Kremlin activist Browder blocked from U.S. Q. What are the requirements for cancella- new “admission,” pursuant to INA § 101(a)(13) tion of removal? (C).3 In 2009 he commits the CIMT. The law- Anti-Kremlin activist William Browder said A US official suggested this may have auto- A. To qualify for Cancellation of Removal yer should argue that under the Alyazji test the Monday he had been blocked from flying to the matically sparked warnings in US immigration the LPR alien must: date of admission for purposes of the five years United States after Russia placed him on an systems, preventing Browder from traveling. 1. Be an LPR for not less than five is 2002, not 2008, because his 2008 return Interpol wanted list. Browder has led the global campaign for years was neither an admission nor an adjustment. Browder, a Briton based in London, said justice for Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who 2. Resided in the United States for Note: This is not a legal advice. this move was in retaliation for his support of was jailed in 2008 after revealing massive fraud not less than seven years in any status; SUCCESS STORIES Canada’s passage last week of its “Sergei Mag- by Russian officials. Magnitsky spent 11 months 3. Have not been convicted of an ag- 1. On October 2, 2017, we received an ap- nitsky Law”, which targets Russian officials for in squalid prisons and died on November 16, gravated felony. proval of adjustment of status from USCIS for human rights violations and is named for a for- 2009. Q. What starts the five-year clock for the a client who entered without inspection but has mer employee of Browder who died in a Russian Pushed by Browder, in 2012 the US Congress CIMT deportation ground? Sec. 245(i). prison after exposing massive corruption. passed the Magnitsky Act, which has allowed A. If the immigrant’s current period in the 2. For the week ending September 15, “Putin adds me to Interpol wanted list in Washington to slap tough sanctions on more U.S. started with an admission in any 2017, we received three Immigrant Visa Ap- retaliation for passage of Canadian Magnitsky than 40 senior Russian officials, many with links status, that starts the five years; a sub- provals in U.S. Embassy Manila for three Act,” he tweeted. to Putin, for their roles in the fraud Magnitsky sequent adjustment of status to permanent applicants who entered as seaman under the “Unless Interpol lifts this notice, I will be exposed, its coverup, and his imprisonment. residency does not “re-start” the clock. If the Provisional Waiver Program. arrested at any international border I cross on The sanctions can block those named from immigrant’s current period started with an en- 3. For the week ending September 8, 2017, Putin’s orders,” Browder added. visiting the United States, and lock them out of try without inspection (EWI), the subsequent we received four N-400 Naturalization approv- Browder, head hedge-fund manager at the US banking system, which can hinder their adjustment of status starts the five years. als. Hermitage Capital Management, said that as a financial transactions around the world. Analysis and Discussion. A noncitizen is 4. On August 31, 2017 we received an consequence his “Global Entry” membership for The Kremlin has been particularly unhappy deportable based upon conviction of a single approval of adjustment of status for a client expedited immigration into the United States had about the Magnitsky sanctions. In June 2016 crime involving moral turpitude that carries who problems with birth certificate which we been revoked and there were “problems” with his Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya offered of- a potential sentence of a year or more, if the corrected. visa. ficials of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign person committed the offense within five years 5. On August 25, 2017, we received ap- Browder said it was the fifth time Moscow negative information about his rival Hillary Clin- “after the date of admission.” proval of I-751 removal of condition on same had tried to place his name on an Interpol warn- ton in order to gain a meeting with them to lobby In each of the following examples, assume sex marriage/ ing list. This time was successful, he said, because for support to repeal the Magnitsky Act. that the person is convicted of a crime involv- 6. On August 18, 2017, we received two they put him on a less rigorously vetted “diffu- On Monday the New York Times reported ing moral turpitude (CIMT) with a potential approvals for N-400 applications. sion notice” which can alert other countries of a that Moscow prosecutors are now trying to build sentence of at least one year. Therefore the 7. On August 16, 2017, we received an wanted person’s location or request the person’s a case that Browder himself murdered Magnitsky. person will be deportable if the offense was approval of I-601A provisional waiver for a arrest. (AFP) committed within five years “after the date of Mexican client. admission.” 8. On August 10, 2017, we received a grant Example 1. Alice is admitted to the U.S. from the Immigration Court on a Motion to ATTY. ROBERT L. order for title to the property to pass to the beneficia- on a visitor’s visa in 2001 and overstays. In Terminate Removal Proceedings for a client FERRIS ries. The cost to PROBATE a $500,000 estate (gross value without mortgage deduction) including Attorney’s 2006 she adjusts status to lawful permanent whose criminal case we have dismissed in fees, executor fees, and court costs is approximately residence based on marriage. She commits the criminal court. WHAT IS PROBATE? PROBATE is a $27,000.00. CIMT in 2007. Her “date of admission” for 9. On July 18, 2017, we received an ap- legal process regarding Testimonials: purposes of the five years is the date she was proval of green card at the U.S. Embassy Ma- the administration and Rudolf: AN ATTORNEY WHO ACTUALLY LISTENS admitted as a tourist in 2001. Since that was nila for the family of a client who was granted a distribution of the estate We retained Mr. Ferris to assist in resolving issues more than five years before she committed waiver of misrepresentation. His wife and of a deceased person. It is that arose from a complicated Probate/Trust case. He the offense in 2007, she is not deportable. The TO PAGE A7 administered under the has provided representation regarding a Breach of jurisdiction of Probate Contract case as well. He is methodological around case courts. The court makes analysis. He always explained options when decisions sure that the decedent’s needed to be made around case direction. He kept us real and personal property well informed during both processes. is identified, inventoried He received a good rating due to his knowledge and appraised, and ensures that any applicable debts to perform considerable research around unexpected and taxes are paid before the balance of the property is judicial obstructions. distributed to the heirs. PROBATE is a very time con- Ana: PROBATE suming and paperwork intensive process. Most people Robert Ferris did the probate on my mom’s house hire a Probate Attorney to help them with the probate after her passing. I found him through the San Mateo administration process. County Lawyers Referral Services. He answered all my WHAT IS A LIVING TRUST? phone calls immediately and answered all my questions. A Revocable Trust sometimes referred to as a Liv- He kept me informed as to the status of the Probate and ing Trust is an Estate Planning tool designed to avoid explained what to expect. I appreciate that because that Probate. Similar to a will, a Trust states who will be in helped me prepare to provide him with all the informa- charge of a decedent’s estate upon death (the trustee) tion and payments required of me. Considering how and who will receive that property (the beneficiaries). difficult this was, working with Atty. Ferris went very The person making the Trust (trustor) transfers title smoothly and I found him to be extremely considerate to their home and other real property to the Trust by and professional. means of a Quitclaim Deed. Glenn: WILLS AND TRUSTS FOR MY PARENTS A POUR-OVER WILL is also prepared at the time I contracted Atty. Ferris to assist my parents in the Trust is created. This specific type of Will insures creating a Living Trust. He was conscientious in his that any assets acquired after the creation of the Trust, dealings with my parents. He answered all concerns in but not transferred to the Trust, will be distributed in a professional manner. All work was completed with the same manner as those assets in the Trust. In other reasonable haste. words, the assets are poured over into the Trust. Julie: FAMILY ATTORNEY WHAT IS A WILL? Atty. Ferris has been our Attorney for many years. Traditionally the most common method of trans- He has advised my parents as well as my in-laws on ferring property upon death is a Will. In a Will the de- family estate trust. He has assisted my son and daugh- cedent states who will be in charge of his or her estates ter with legal matters and I trust him with our entire upon death (the executor) and who will receive his or families’ legal affairs. her property (the beneficiaries). If the decedent owned CALL OUR OFFICE NOW FOR A FREE 30-MIN- a home or other real property which is not held in Joint UTE CONSULTATION: (650) 488-0431. Offices in: San Tenancy, and the beneficiary is not the decedent’s Francisco, Daly City, Sunnyvale and San Jose surviving spouse, then the Will must be PROBATED in Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 FilAm Star B5 health & Health@Heart Causes of major illnesses lifestyle Chinese researchers find fungus used in PHILIP S. CHUA, tremely increase the risk for metabolic illnesses. MD, FACS, FPCS Sixty percent of the world’s diabetic popula- traditional medicine can fight cancer tion is Asian. Asians have higher risk for T2 The scientists found there was an interac- fungus may not be healthful,” Wang said. Except for in- diabetes compared to those with European tion between two anti-cancer compounds in the A paper about the team’s findings after near- fectious, congenital ancestry. More than 6.1 million Filipinos have T2 fungus cordyceps militaris. ly eight years of research was published on the diseases, and rarer diabetes. Our staple food, rice, appears to be a The first, cordycepin, was noted in cordyceps website of the international journal Cell Chemical maladies, the most major culprit, not to mention lack of exercise. militaris in 1950, but how it interacted remained Biology on Thursday. common major illnesses The Filipinos (even those with normal unknown. The second, pentostatin, was first Cordyceps militaris, bright orange-yellow today are caused by weight) have a disproportionately high incidence identified from a bacterium and was developed as mushrooms sold as a fresh supplement for soups four main risk factors, of T2 Diabetes, with 6 percent of its population a commercial drug to treat leukemia and cancers and stews, is a much more affordable alternative for which I have coined afflicted with T2 diabetes. Saudi Arabia has the the acronym: TABA, highest, 20.2 percent, followed by Kuwait, 17 in the 1990s. to caterpillar fungus. the Filipino word for fat, for easy remembrance. percent, Lebanon, 14.5 percent, Singapore, 12.3 “For the first time, we decoded the biosyn- “However, in the research, we’ve proved that However, in this context, I am not relating it to percent, China, 12 percent, United Arab Emir- thesis mechanism of cordycepin in the fun- neither of the compounds is produced in caterpil- weight or BMI (body Mass Index). ates, 10 percent, and USA, 9.4 percent. The low- gus and during the research we unexpectedly lar fungus,” Wang said. T is for Tobacco, A for Alcohol, B for Bad est, Maldives, at 3.8 percent. discovered pentostatin,” said Wang Chengshu, Cordyceps fungi are popular in China for its diet, and the second A, for Activity deficit or Globally, an estimated 1.6 million deaths head of the research team at the Institute of Plant widely believed immunity-enhancing and energy- absence of exercise. This acronym itself, TABA, were attributed to diabetes and its complications Physiology and Ecology, a branch of the Shanghai strengthening properties. Their uses in medical when used to mean fat or overweight, is also in 2015. In the USA alone, about 30.3 million Institutes for Biological Sciences of the Chinese treatment date back to the Compendium of Ma- a significant factor, since obesity impacts our people have T2 diabetes (23.1 million diagnosed Academy of Sciences. teria Medica, a book widely deemed the bible of health negatively, catapulting our risk for major and an estimated 7.2 million (23.8 percent) “These two compounds coexist in fungal cells traditional Chinese medicine written in the Ming ailments, like hypertension (High Blood Pres- undiagnosed. About 84.1 million (33.9 percent) in the form of a protector and protege — that is to Dynasty (1368-1644). sure), arthritis, T2Diabetes, heart attack, stroke, have prediabetes, or the so-called borderline say, cordycepin is synthesised with the coupled “There have been long-running arguments as Alzheimer’s, and cancer. diabetes. More than 6.1 million Filipinos are production of pentostatin to protect the stability to whether such fungi are anti-bacterial or anti- Even the English word, FAT, could be an diabetics and about 8 million are undiagnosed. of the former,” he said. cancer, and people use them based on experience applicable acronym: F for Food (quality and Hypertension – a “time bomb” Their research also showed that the fun- in most cases. It’s a major advance that our team quantity), A for Alcohol abuse, T for tobacco use Asians, particularly Filipinos, consume an gus initiates a detoxification process when the scientifically proved that cordyceps militaris or exposure, and we could add “E,” for Exercise overdose of salt each day. We tend to grab the cordycepin in the body reaches an excessively really carries such properties,” said Guo Jinhua, deficit, and make it FATE. This also spells the salt shaker, or add salty condiments, even before high level, which can be toxic. Party chief of the institute. (inquirer.net) prognosis (fate) of those individuals with un- we taste the food before us. As a result, about 10 “It reminds us that excessive intake of the healthy lifestyle, which most often means higher million Filipinos have high blood pressure and morbidity and mortality (more illnesses and 20 percent are pre-hypertensive. The Depart- shorter life). ment of Health says, about 6 million are undiag- Overweight men more likely to develop Genes vs. lifestyle nosed, unaware they have high blood pressure, While we know that our genes is also a risk and are “walking time bomb.” irregular heartbeat, says new study factor, studies have shown that a healthy lifestyle Worldwide, high blood pressure kills 7.5 could outplay genetic predisposition, enabling million each year, and 1.5 billion suffer from its New European research has found that men lation increased in men when they were around siblings of parents, who are both diabetic and complications, like coronary heart disease, heart develop a type of irregular heartbeat known as 50 years of age or older, but increased in women hypertensive, who smoke, drink excessively, eat failure, and stroke. In the USA, 75 million of atrial fibrillation around a decade before women, around ten years later, when they were 60 or unhealthy diet, and do not exercise, to escape adults (one in three, or 33 percent) have hyper- and that being overweight is a major risk factor older. diabetes and hypertension simply by living a tension, killing about 1,200 a day. This disease for the condition. They also found a higher BMI was a bigger healthy lifestyle, starting from their teen years. costs the nation $48.6 billion dollars annually. Atrial fibrillation develops when the upper risk factor for men than women, with the rates It is clear that children are not doomed to In the Philippines, about 200,000 die each year chambers of the heart, or atria, quiver instead of of new atrial fibrillation cases higher in men their elders’ fate, provided they take the healthi- from complications of hypertension. beat to move blood effectively. If left untreated than women with increases in body mass index er path. But, if they are a copycat of their parents In the United States, one person is diag- the condition increases the risk of heart-related (BMI): 31 percent in men compared to 18 percent unhealthy behavior and bad habits, obviously, nosed with a stroke every 40 seconds. This death and is linked to a fivefold increased risk of in women. Surprisingly, higher total cholesterol, they will fall victims to major illnesses as well. dreaded and debilitating illness is so common stroke. a risk factor for heart disease, lowered risk for To paraphrase Einstein, we cannot do the exact it victimizes more than 2,000 individuals each Carried out by the University Heart Center developing atrial fibrillation, especially in women, same things or actions repeatedly and expect a day and killing about 133,000 each year. Luckily in Hamburg, Germany, the new large-scale study although the researchers are not sure of the different result. about 80 percent of stroke is preventable. looked at records of 79,793 people aged 24 to 97, reasons why. Killer carbohydrates Less salt is best none of whom had atrial fibrillation at start of the “It’s crucial to better understand modifiable When it comes to diet, carbs (rice, bread, Salt consumption significantly affects study. risk factors of atrial fibrillation,” said study au- sugary desserts, soft drinks, which I call “liquid individuals with hypertension. The current The team made assessments on the partici- thor Christina Magnussen, M.D. “If prevention candy,” other sweets) are food items we must recommendation is no more than 2300 mg (one pants’ health during a median follow-up period TO PAGE A7 minimize to maintain our weight and good teaspoon) of salt (sodium chloride) a day. The of 12.6 years up to a maximum follow-up period health. Rice contributes to high triglyceride level, average intake of 3400 mg is way above what is of 28.2 years. During this time 4.4 percent of the obesity, and increased risk for diabetes, heart helthy. The American Heart Association is even women and 6.4 percent of the men were diag- attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer, and suggesting 1500 mg a day (3/4 of a teaspoon) a nosed with the condition. The team found that by overall morbidity and mortality rates. day. The total includes should include all use for age 90, atrial fibrillation had developed in about Repeat: Soft drinks as a whole, regular or cooking, in condiments, and what is in processed 24 percent of both men and women. Having the diet, cola or uncola, caffeinated or not, all all or canned goods, which are loaded with salt pre condition also more than tripled a person’s risk toxic to our body, especially to children. They ex- TO PAGE A7 of dying. 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Aries Libra (Mar. 21- April 20) (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Avoid arguments with relatives who might Make creative changes to your living quarters. be conservative and outdated. Organize all the Your personal life will still be experiencing responsibilities that have to be attended to and difficulties and you are best to avoid the issues make sure everyone knows what to do. You will for the time being. You will meet potential new be prone to carelessness that could result in mates through friends or relatives. You will be accidents. Travel and communication will be uncertain of your feelings. lucrative for you. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. Scorpio Taurus (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) (Apr. 21- may 21) You can get phenomenal returns if you present A romantic infatuation from your past may your ideas to those who can back your interests. surface if you frequent places that you both You may win favors if you present your ideas Answers to LAST WEEK’S Krosword used to go. You will find yourself tied to the and include your family. Get busy putting your phone. Friends and relatives may be hard to take place in order. Self-deception about relation this week. Intellectual stimulation is what you ships is a problem. Answers to this week’s Krosword are looking for. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. KrosWord on NEXT WEEK’S issue Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. (Source: Classic Pilipino Krosword, as edited by Ramon S. Lorenzo) Sagittarius Gemini (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) (May 22-June 21) Deceit around you is evident. Your emotional PAHALANG Your intuition will be right on. Follow your partner will push the right buttons this week. 1 Malawak feelings in matters pertaining to financial This is a wonderful day to look into courses or investments. Expect problems with settlements hobbies that interest you. Don’t be a pest or a 7 Barkilyos that you are trying to resolve. If you can’t trust troublemaker this week. 11 Pilipit sa leeg someone, question the connection. Uncertain Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. 12 Tauhan sa Bibliya changes regarding your personal life are evident. 13 Advanced Placement Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. Capricorn 15 Munting palengke Cancer (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) 17 Subscriber Identity You must consider yourself for a change. Module (June 22-July 22) Avoid overloading your plate. Pleasure trips 19 Batong hiyas You could experience unusual circumstances or friendly get-togethers will be satisfying and 20 Mataas na baraha and meet eccentric individuals. You will learn intellectually stimulating. Communication must easily if you put forth an effort. Disappointments be open, precise, and honest. 21 Balwarte ni Lim are likely if your mate embarrasses you in front Your lucky day this week will be Friday. 24 Higit of friends. Beware of someone who is trying to 25 Sikat na Peter make you look bad. Aquarius 26 Pagbubunganga: Ingles Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) 27 Klase ng pasahod You won’t be well received by superiors or by 29 Kapital ng Qatar Leo your spouse. Be sure to double-check the house 30 Global Arbitration Review (July 23-Aug 22) on your way out. Try to understand their point of 32 Katasan: Ingles Sudden changes regarding friendships are view. You’re best to avoid disputes. 33 Inintindi likely to occur if you have tried to change Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. others. Opportunities for romance will flourish 37 Tayong dalawa through travel. Be honest if you wish to solve Pisces 38 Pera ng Hapon the problem. Talk to the party involved and make (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) 39 Uri ng eclipse sure that they are informed as to what actually You may be in love this week, but who knows 41 Habag happened. what tomorrow may bring. You may be tom 42 Kulay ng kabayo Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. between two possibilities. This has left you in PABABA a confused and uncertain state. There could 2 Simbolo ng Arsenic 14 Ms. Pilapil, artista Virgo be opposition or temper tantrums on the 3 Daglat na wika 16 Panulat (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) home front. Get the red tape and the unwanted 4 Guho 18 Marangya Colleagues may try to undermine you. paperwork out of the way. 5 Kalihim: ikli 21 Din Someone left a real mess for you to sift through. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. Do things for them but don’t allow them to make 6 Kapital ng Lanao del Norte 22 Kabuuan 33 Ms. Villania, artista unreasonable requests. You will have some 7 Bayan sa 23 Bilisan 34 Bago: Ingles problems with children, but if you are patient 8 Putok: Ingles 25 Katapat ng kasalanan 35 Palayaw ni Leopoldo you will win their favor. 9 Analog Telephony Adapter 28 Unit ng kuryente 36 Petrolyo Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. 10 Salungat ng mabuti 31 Hita 40 Simbolo ng Radium B6 FilAm Star Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 entertainment PH film wins in France ‘Balangiga’ bells ring again Sheron Dayoc’s “Women of the Weeping River” won the best director award at the 5th War As he would often say: “Welcome to Disaster lator is key. Shout out to Gianfranco Morciano!” on Screen International Film Festival, held in Filmmaking 101!” Against all odds, filmmaker Needless to say, it confirmed a long-held Châlons-en-Champagne, France on Oct. 8. Khavn dela Cruz finished his period movie “Balan- belief. “Filmmaking is disaster management. You Previous commitments prevented Dayoc giga: Howling Wilderness,” an entry in this year’s prepare as best as you can. But in the moment of from attending the fest, but he sent an acceptance QCinema fest, ongoing until Oct. 28. truth, you simply had to plod on, like the carabao.” speech that was read during the ceremony. In his In a word, he described the 10-day shoot in His secret weapon? “What you lack in re- speech, he said that he was “pleased and sur- Zambales as madugo. Indeed, it was “bloody.” sources, you compensate with creativity. Hire a prised” to win the “Mise en Scène award.” Quite apt since it’s a movie that recounts the killer crew who won’t give up on the impossible He explained that the honor is a “crucial massacre of Filipinos at the hands of American dream of cinema … rely on new and old friends validation that we are creating a significant film soldiers in 1901. “I didn’t expect it to be that tough who will aid you in your hour of need”—which not just for the Philippines, but also for a wider … it’s my 51st feature. I thought I knew it all by happens 24/7! foreign audience.” now. But, boy was I wrong.” “Film is the youngest of the arts; its language, He pointed out that his film seeks to achieve The biggest challenge was the “super unco- still evolving,” he explained. “In making a movie “a deeper understanding of a deeply rooted culture operative weather,” he recalled. “Unpredictable. that’s more difficult than you can imagine, you are of violence” in southern Philippines. We had to shoot rain or shine.” In extreme heat or forced to go primitive, reinvent cinematic lan- “The current political conflict cannot be solved drenched to the bones. “Everyone was getting sick. guage more out of necessity than artistic vanity.” unless we first address this culture of violence,” he At one point, we were stranded on a mountaintop Still, he feels strongly that this story should be asserted. in the middle of a dark stormy night… Thanks to told onscreen. “Because Balangiga happened, but He shared the recognition with the entire Typhoons ‘Isang,’ ‘Jolina’ and ‘Kiko.’” the world has forgotten,” he asserted. The Philip- team, “the Southern Lantern Studios, TBA Studios and Haut Lesmains.” The War on Screen fest “offers a fresh, multi- faceted and international perspective on the many relationships between cinema and conflict—be it past, present or future.” (Bayani San Diego Jr. / (Photo: www.youtube.com) inquirer.net) PH’s ‘Bomba’ wins in film fest Ralston Jover’s “Bomba” (The Bomb) brought home a major prize at the 33rd Warsaw International Film Festival. Lead actors Allen Dizon and Angellie Sanoy bagged the Special Jury Award for their performances in the independently produced drama film. Dizon was present to receive the trophy at the closing ceremony held in Poland on Oct. 21. Dizon told the Inquirer that he was happy to receive this latest “blessing” from an A-list festival, no less. He explained that playing a hearing-impaired laborer in “Bomba” is “the hardest role I’ve ever had to portray in my career.” He thanked his manager Den- nis Evangelista, producer Kate Brios, the cast and crew, his sign (Photo: www.youtube.com) language teachers, his family and director Jover. “I am grateful to my director for bringing out the best in me,” Irony of ironies, the unruly weather “didn’t pine-American War has been kept “hush-hush for Dizon related. register on film.” “The deadly heat looked para- a long time.” (Photo: www.interaksyon.com) Jover, who attended the fest with Dizon, told the Inquirer via disiacal. The incessant rain looked like a mere “Balangiga doesn’t exist in our textbooks,” he e-mail: “I am so happy for my actors. They worked hard for their friendly breeze.” noted. “The bells, stuck as war booty in Wyoming roles. They bested the likes of Gael Garcia Bernal. Indeed, ‘Bomba’ In the end, the climate became part of the pic- and Korea, still haven’t been returned to the coun- is an acting piece.” ture, too. “The film is divided into three sections. try. Filipinos still think all white men are Ameri- Prior to the Warsaw fest triumph, “Bomba” hit the headlines for receiving an X rating from the The tempest occurred during the second part, cans, and all Americans are saints.” Movie and Television Review and Classification Board on its first review. It eventually got an R-13 rating which coincided with the flow of the story.” It is disheartening, he exclaimed, that the on its second review. As if it wasn’t arduous enough, he chose to world knows about “Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan Meanwhile, acting neophyte Sanoy said that she was “speechless” upon learning of winning an inter- shoot in “ravishing but harsh terrain. Botolan, and Korea, but not about the Philippines … not national award. “It was unexpected,” she told the Inquirer. “I am so thankful to everyone who made all Palauig and Cabangan.” He quipped: “The perfect about Samar, not about Balangiga.” In a tragi- this possible. I am so happy that all our hard work has paid off.” footwear has yet to be invented. We got new comic way, most historical accounts on Balangiga Sanoy plays a much younger woman who falls in love with Dizon’s character in the film. wounds every day.” “focus on those poor Americans who were butch- Warsaw’s best director prize went to Joan Chemla for “If You Saw His Heart” from France and the To top it off, he pushed himself further, by ered by weird, cross-dressing pagans.” grand prix to Zehao Gao’s “To Kill a Watermelon” from China.” (Bayani San Diego Jr. / inquirer.net) “directing the undirectables: animals and chil- In this light, his movie seeks to reclaim his- dren.” Apart from 66-year-old Pio del Rio, the two tory: “This film zooms in on the Filipino story— other actors were 8-year-old Justine Samson and one of the many Filipino families gravely affected 1-year-old Warren Tuaño. Also, he threw a one- by the atrocity. As Boy George [of Culture Club] horned carabao named Melchora and a blue-and- sang: ‘War, war stupid!’” (Bayani San Diego Jr. / gold chicken called Salvi into the melee. inquirer.net) As bonus, the film is in Waray. “A good trans- Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 FilAm Star B7 entertainment Nadine Lustre to join James Reid Baeby Baste, Pauleen Luna in tummy show-off “Eat Bulaga” hosts in ‘Pedro Penduko’ movie Pauleen Luna and Sebas- Just as fans thought James tian Benedict “Baeby Baste” Reid and Nadine Lustre would Granfon Arumpac engaged go their separate ways for the in some playtime together moment, Lustre’s involvement by “moving your tummy like in Reid’s newest movie “Pedro this.” Penduko” has been confirmed. In a recent Instagram In a recent video post by post by the boy wonder of Viva Entertainment, film direc- the long-running noon- tor Paul Basinillo confirmed time show, Luna and Baste that the actress would be join- showed off their bulging ing the movie cast. Her role, tummies as they stuck them however, has yet to be revealed. “We should expect that it’s together. The actress TV- gonna be James, pero si Nadine host is currently pregnant kasama din siya dun,” (…Na- with her first child with dine will also be there) Basinillo comedian Vic Sotto, while said. Baste delights fans with his Reid has started training chubbiness. for his fight scenes. Actors who Their funny bonding was played Pedro Penduko include inspired by Baste’s single Efren Reyes Sr. and Ramon “Move Your Tummy Like Zamora. However, the iconic This.” (Clarizel Abanilla / character reached the height of fame when it was given life inquirer.net) by singer-comedian Janno (L-R) Pauleen Luna-Sotto and Baste (L-R) Nadine Lustre and James Reid Gibbs, who did two versions of (Photo: www. entertainment. (Photo: www. iluvcebu.com) the film. Kapamilya actor Matt inquirer.net) Evans took Pedro Penduko from Unlike other superheroes, tling evil forces. He is aided by the big screen to the television Pedro Penduko is a normal hu- an amulet that he uses to fight through the hit series “Da Ad- man being but has exceptional his enemies. (Clarizel Abanilla ventures of Pedro Penduko.” resourcefulness and wit in bat- / inquirer.net) Bea Alonzo, , Paolo Avelino star in new movie, ‘Kasal’ Ai-Ai happy for Met restoration Seasoned actors Bea Comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alonzo, Derek Ramsay and Alas is pleased as Punch that Paolo Avelino are set to star the Metropolitan Theater is in yet another powerhouse being restored to its former movie offering, “Kasal”. glory, befitting a Philippine art ABS-CBN’s film produc- deco landmark. tion unit Star Cinema made “Ang galing (It’s impres- the official announcement of sive),” she told the Inquirer. this new project recently via “Bongga!” its official Instagram page. In Not too many people know the post, director Bayani said, that the star of the comedy “We waited a whole year para film “Bes and the Beshies” got (L-R) Derek Ramsay, Bea Alonzo, and Paolo Avelino magkita-kita ‘yung schedule her start in the biz at the Met. (Photo: www. news.abs-cbn.com) nilang tatlo… You have every “I worked as the secretary of the Met’s theater group,” she reason to be excited.” recalled. (We waited a whole year characters in a strange di- Alonzo and Ramsay had She even had a blink-and- Aiai Delas Alas for the schedule of these three lemma: “One who wants to previously worked together you’ll-miss-her role in the (Photo: www.latestcelebritynews,net) to jive. You have every reason stop it, one wants to proceed, via the drama movie “And I Filipino adaptation of Wil- to be excited.) and one woman who has to Love You So” in 2009. (Clari- liam Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” lang ako ng kopa ng alak (I was a goblet holder). As the director puts it, choose which wedding to zel Abanilla / inquirer.net) directed by National Artist Rolando S. Tinio, for I was director Rolando Tinio’s favorite because I the movie tells a compli- go to and what decision to Teatro Pilipino. had beautiful legs and big boobs! He loved put- cated story about three adult make.” “I had no dialogue,” she recounted. “Tagadala ting me in tight corsets!” (inquirer.net) B8 FilAm Star Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2017 entertainment Rivermaya is back with a fresh serving of ‘no rules’ rock songs Watch: Justin Timberlake confirms When Rivermaya is asked how their mu- distance relationships. of mouth, searching for gigs in newspapers, headlining 2018 Super Bowl sic has lasted so long, Mark Escueta quips, “Sobrang bagay natin/pwede kang ‘wag spreading flyers. “Change members every now and then.” mag-alala/Malayo ka sa akin/di naman “Dati mas may mystery sa artist,” notes After the laughter has died down, he nagbabagong nadarama.” (We’re such a Azarcon. (There used to be more mystery to says with seriousness, “As long as gusto match/ you don’t need to worry/ You’re far artists.) mong gawin, hindi siya dapat mahirap, basta away from me/ but that doesn’t change what They’ve caught up to the digital age too: may instrumento kang tutugtugin.” (As long I feel.) the band has active social media accounts as you enjoy what you’re doing and you have Escueta relates that when the band and their songs can be streamed on Spotify an instrument to play, it’s not supposed to be started to have families, going out of town and downloaded on iTunes. Peralta even difficult.) meant something different. “Atat ka nang uses a drum pad rather than an entire drum This reincarnation of Rivermaya con- umuwi. Namimiss mo family mo.” (You set while performing. sists of Escueta and They appreciate Mike Elgar on guitar, the instant interaction Nathan Azarcon on with listeners, such as bass, and Ryan Peralta on Facebook Live, and on drums. Escueta, El- that now, musicians gar and Azarcon take have several free op- turns on vocals. tions to learn how to Azarcon officially make music; they had reunited with the to rely on teachers or Justin Timberlake group in the middle cassette tapes years (Photo: www.billboard.com) of 2016, 15 years after back. he left to work with But the Internet Looks like Justin Timber- time 13-minute performance another Rivermaya has challenged the lake is bringing sexy back to garnered 117.5 million viewers, alumnus, Bamboo music industry too. the Super Bowl next year. the second most watched be- Mañalac. “Nasasanay [sila] sa The Grammy Award-win- hind Katy Perry’s performance In September, libre,” Escueta says, ning performer confirmed on that got 120.7 million views, the band released noting that in the past, “The Tonight Show with Jimmy according to FOX. their latest album “Sa there was more effort Fallon” that he will headline This will be the third time Kabila ng Lahat”, a to get new music. the halftime show for Super Timberlake set foot on the collaboration with “Dati kailangan mag- Bowl LII on February 2018. halftime stage. He first per- “no theme, no rules,” ipunan, maghihiram In the skit, Timberlake formed in the event alongside shares Elgar, with sa classmate.” (Fans asked host Jimmy Fallon, “Do his boy band NSYNC, tagging everyone contribut- Rivermaya are used to getting you have time?” This went on along Britney Spears and ing to the songwriting (Photo: www..spicylemon.rocks) things for free. Before, back and forth at each other Aerosmith in 2001. But what process. you had to save for or until Fallon retorted if Timber- may be more memorable was Any idea could turn into a jam session want to go home right away. You miss your borrow [a record] from a classmate.) lake does “half time,” leading his 2004 performance with where they would hash out the arrangements family). “Walang tumatalon, naka-cellphone,” to the big question about the Janet Jackson, when she had for hours until they are pleased with what While penning the song, he thought says Peralta of concerts today. (Nobody event. Timberlake looked a wardrobe malfunction later they heard. of OFWs and couldn’t imagine the pain of jumps [anymore; they hold on to their] The result is eight diverse songs that are working abroad and not seeing your family cellphone[s].) straight into the camera, eye- dubbed “Nipplegate,” thanks to true to Rivermaya’s alternative rock roots. for years. Elgar quips, “Parang kaming mga tito na brows raised, and answered, Timberlake. The singer, as part Irena, LDRs, and a worship song? But Escueta’s personal favorite is the nag-o-observe.” (We’re like uncles making “Yes.” of the musical number, tore off Years in the music biz have not chipped uplifting “One Step” because his three-and- observations.) I DO have the time. Half a part of Jackson’s top, intend- away at their awe for music; one song they a-half year old—who accompanies him to And while audiences can watch their fa- the time…#PepsiHalftime ing only to expose her bras- excitedly talk about is “Irena”. sessions—easily picked it up. vorite artists online, he adds, “Nothing beats #SBLII @Pepsi @NFL @Jim- siere, but accidentally exposing Was she an ex, a muse? Meanwhile, it’s “Mula Ngayon” for Per- the live experience.” myFallon @FallonTonight pic. her breast instead. “She’s a Polish social worker [who] alta, the first song they wrote, because it can Music over personality twitter.com/4Z4Dz29l3X No surprise artists have saved a lot of baby Jews. 2,500 babies,” be interpreted in different ways. With social media, Azarcon observes He will be following after been tapped to perform with says Elgar. They agree that she should be “Ikaw lamang, wala nang iba/Habang- with nostalgia, “walang artistang engrande.” Lady Gaga, whose 2017 half- Timberlake yet. (inquirer.net) celebrated as much as Oskar Schindler of buhay ako magsisilbi sa’yo (There’s only you (There are no larger-than-life artists.) the movie “Schindler’s List”, a German who and no one else/I will serve you for as long These days, audiences flock to artists saved Jewish employees. as I live),” sounds like an earnest love song they feel are relatable rather than those on a The song starts out with sounds of fit for a rainy day, but the soulful melody and pedestal. visit our website war—a siren, gunshots—before sliding into lyrics could also be “spiritual,” he says. But if the band’s longevity is to go by, an airy verse and a rumbling chorus. Adapting to the digital age it’s that the members have put music over www.filamstar.com “She’s a fighter of lost children/No one On music in the digital age, Elgar muses, personalities. remembers her name/Irena how can I for- “Lahat ng schedule namin nasa FB, Insta- With Rivermaya, it’s refreshing to see get,” the tribute goes. gram. Paano dati na nasusundan nila?” (All that there are no airs about them, only inside “SBN” (Sobrang Bagay Natin) has a of our schedules are posted on Facebook, In- jokes, and a palpable passion for music. Call to advertise ukelele harmony that gives a feel of a sunny stagram. How did fans follow bands before?) (Nina V. Guno / inquirer.net) beach day, and is a hopeful tune for long- They reminisce on the power of word 1-415-593-5955 x141