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India and Indonesia fol- in the land. million Filipinos participated in lowed closely at 4th and 5th With the fi rst debate featuring election-related conversations counting place. the fi ve presidential candidates from November 30 through The offi cial reason given for tips is Coming off a 6.9% growth in — Vice President Jejomar Binay, February 15. This fi gure rep- “to appreciate a good service that the last quarter of 2014, the In- Davao City Mayor Rodrigo resents 16.7 percent of the 49 was rendered”. Note that it is sup- ternational Monetary Fund (IMF) Duterte, Senator Grace Poe, million monthly active users on posed to be the “offi cial” reason. predicted early this year a 6.3% former Interior Secretary Mar Facebook in the Philippines, and The real reason? Try the social economic growth for 2015 for the Roxas, and Senator Miriam has resulted in some 45 million pressure exerted by overbearing country, while the Aquino admin- Defensor Santiago — airing on conversations. waiters. istration targeted an economic “Facebook is the destination for authentic Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. live ( Continued on page 9 ) expansion of somewhere between By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. 7 and 8 percent. Publisher & Editor The IMF based its upgrade part- San Diego Asian Journal ly on a “slightly more optimistic 39% of Pinoys expect cheating The Original and First Asian outlook on advanced economies”, Journal In America and partly on the current rehabili- 48% see honest polls with 42 percent, balance Luzon tation works that is required as with 31 percent and Metro Ma- by Helen Flores, Philstar.com San Diego, California a result of the Typhoon Yolanda nila with 29 percent. devastation which is expected to | MANILA, 2/23/2016 - Four Among those expecting cheat- October 26, 2008 in 10 Filipinos, or 39 percent, cost around $8 billion over the ing to occur in May 2016, 65 next four years. expect cheating to take place percent of respondents said in the elections in May, but 48 t is of- “Decreases in corruption, infra- vote-buying was most likely to structure development and in- percent still expect it to be clean happen. This was the predomi- ten said and credible, the latest survey by that the creases in multinational presence, nant view in all geographic areas I outsourcing and remittances are Pulse Asia found. and socio-economic classes, with two things Twenty-nine percent said they one can- driving the Philippines’s robust 56 to 71 percent and 56 to 66 growth,” a separate report from did not expect cheating to occur, percent, respectively. not avoid in while 32 percent were undecided Investopedia said. The second most mentioned life are death An estimated 5 percent of the on the matter, according to the form of cheating was tampering and taxes. To survey taken from Jan. 24 to 28. country’s $294B economy will of the precinct count optical scan that, I would most likely go to infrastructure Most of those who expect (PCOS) machines at 37 percent, cheating in the upcoming elec- like to add a third one: projects like roads and airports, ( Continued on page 9 ) tipping. the report noted. tions were from Mindanao at 56 ( Continued on page 6 ) percent, followed by the Visayas Another relevant factor is the government’s move to encourage multinational global companies Noy: Stop Marcos return 1986 People Power: Philippines’s gift to build factories in the country, following in China’s footsteps, By Aurea Calica (The Philip- Corazon Aquino to the presi- to the world and the country becoming a pine Star | MANILA, 2/26/2016 dency. by Aurea Calico, Philstar. major destination for business - Forced to fl ee the country 30 Marcos’ only son and namesake com | MANILA, 2/25/2016 – process outsourcing (BPO) in- years ago by a popular upris- is running for vice president. Thirty years ago today, Filipinos dustries like call centers. ing, the Marcoses are poised to The dictator’s widow Imelda is achieved the impossible and But the analysts also warned of several regain power unless the people an Ilocos Norte congresswoman, brought down a dictatorship. risks the Philippines faces; like most – especially the youth – shun while daughter Imee is provincial emerging economies. These include, The 1986 people power revo- most especially, the prevalence of attempts by the late dictator’s governor. lution inspired pro-democracy poverty among a signifi cant part of its family and supporters to revise Aquino said supporters of the uprisings in other parts of the population. history, President Aquino warned Marcoses were trying to rewrite world and must not be forgotten Meanwhile, the economists have also predicted a 3.2% global growth this year yesterday. history by glossing over the by Filipinos, Malacañang said The President raised the warn- abuses and repression during and another 3.7% in 2016 which will yesterday. be dominated by emerging Asian and ing in a speech at yesterday’s martial law. Presidential Communica- African markets. The top fi ve countries’ commemoration of the 30th “Is this not happening now? tions Operations Offi ce Secre- gross domestic products will make up of anniversary of the EDSA people Those who want to revise our tary Herminio Coloma Jr. said about 16% of the world’s total, accord- power revolution that ousted ( Continued on page 7 ) ( Continued on page 7 ) Ferdinand Marcos and catapulted ( Continued on page 6 )

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Chapter 24 of the book, "The Visit & tempting for Eric’s tired feet. The long the frenzy OtherThe Precious Memories" Visit by Simeon walk from their hotel two miles away on and commo- G. Silverio, Jr. Roxas Blvd. took a toll on them, as they tion around. fl opped their tired bodies on the soft With a smile, Eric fter bidding goodbye and warm fabric. Stretching his legs, got up and told his Eric removed his eyeglasses and wiped family to wait. He walked Eric Criminal History and U.S. Immigra- to their friend Romy them with his handkerchief. He wanted towards Sandra and surprised her and the delos Reyes, Eric to remove his shoes, his socks and crack wit a loud greeting. Reyes’s became A his toes. But he realized that he was not “Hello there!” friends when they met and toured the tion Laws: Deferred Action (DACA) and his family sauntered in the privacy of his home. The center of She looked up and shock was regis- Philippines together along with other By: Lilli Berbano Baculi, Esq., Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) towards the center of the the hotel lobby was akin to the middle of tered on her face. Filipino American journalists in 1991. It 2/26/2016 -- program, which was fi rst announced by lobby of the Manila Hotel. a big shopping mall, with people coming “Eric! What are you doing here?” was part of the familiarization program With all the news surrounding Im- the Obama Administration on June 15, and going, hardly a place to showcase “Small world,” was all he could say, of the Philippine Department of Tourism migration, noncitizens cannot lose sight 2012. The big lobby, which can fi t two one’s resting habits. “I’m visiting with my family.” to showcase the tourist attractions in the of current programs still in place for While this does not provide a pathway basketball courts, was full of people, As he put back his eyeglasses, he “So are we,” Sandra retorted, “Joey is country; They visited the lahars-devas- those who are eligible. For example, the to getting lawful permanent resident including some travelers who were looked forward and saw a familiar face. out there with friends,” pointing to the tated towns of Pampanga, the abandoned Deferred Action for Childhood Arriv- status (i.e., a green card) or citizenship, staying in the hotel and other locals Across the lobby, in another cluster of function rooms. Clark Airbase, the beautiful cities of als (DACA) program, fi rst initiated in this nevertheless allows young individu- attending hotel functions. The white, seats, sat the wife of the former Philip- “So how is Kobe?” he asked, aware Cebu and Bacolod in the south, and 2012. Many young individuals have giant-sized couches arranged across each pine Consul General in Los Angeles, that the ambassador was transferred even met Philippine President Corazon already taken advantage of the Deferred ( Continued on page 8 ) other at the center of the lobby looked Sandra Reyes. from his diplomatic post in Los Angeles Aquino in Malacanang. Their friendship Sandra looked radiant as before, dain- to that Japanese industrial city. was further cemented upon returning to tily fi xing herself up with a vanity mirror “You can never believe the problems,” ( Continued on page 13 ) held in front of her face, unmindful of she replied.

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They “cannot understand” why fi gures of the martial law era are still in power today. “We hear Bongbong Marcos is doing well in ple Power Revo- the vice presidential race. Enrile is still around,” they said. lution — FVR Ryan Macasero, Rappler.com | CEBU by Trisha Macas, GMA News Online | CITY, Philippines – It was February 22, MANILA, 2/25/2016 — Former Presi- 1986. Night was falling in Cebu City. dent Fidel Ramos, one of the key players A car approached the locked gates and of the 1986 People Power Revolution towering walls of the Carmelites Mon- that ousted the regime of late President astery in Barangay Mabolo. The driver Ferdinand Marcos, reminded parents honked his horn in a pattern agreed that it is their responsibility to tell their upon with the nuns as a way to identify children about the Marcos years. himself. During a round table discussion with Mother Superior Aimee heard the honk- reporters in Makati City on Wednesday, ing and ordered the gates opened. Ramos said children should be made The driver of the car was Assemblyman aware of the incidents surrounding the Antonio Cuenco. His passenger: Cora- People Power revolution. zon Aquino, the opponent of dictator “It is the responsibility of their parents, Ferdinand Marcos and disputed winner even if those people on those years are of the 1986 snap election. — Sister Porferia Ocariza, a member not even around yet, to be the ones to Also in the car was Cuenco’s wife, of the Daughters of St. Paul, poses for a Mother Marietta saw that Cory feared 1 am and 3 am. “We thought one of learn about the happenings and impart Nancy, who made the frantic call to the photo Feb. 19 in Pasay City, Philippines. that to their children, even if the children nuns after receiving word that Marcos for her safety. Marcos’ henchmen had come for Cory,” Sister Ocariza helped lead the rosary Choosing what room to sleep in, Cory they said. are still very, very young, pre-millen- had issued a “shoot to kill order” against during the People Power uprising in the nials. That is the best way to learn, it’s Aquino in Cebu. checked for the room with the least num- Mother Aimee said that while Aquino Philippines 30 years ago to oust dictator ber of windows. She wanted to make was away, the group talked about plan- when you are in pre-school,” he said. Ferdinand Marcos. (CNS photo/Simone Ramos was the Armed Forces of the ‘They’ll have to kill us fi rst sure that no one outside of the monastery ning the next government and were Orendain) walls would see her. getting updated with the revolution that Philippines Vice Chief of staff of the Marcos administration when the People “Are we safe here?” a worried Aquino was already unfolding in Manila. By Simone Orendain, Catholic News Entering the cloister But once Aquino was around, “they Power Revolution happened. asked Carmelite Mother Superior Aimee Service | MANILA, Philippines (CNS), Along with then Defense Secretary and when she arrived in the compound. tried to lighten the mood and not talk 2/23/2016 — Religious and clergy in the Mother Aimee looks back at her sym- about too many serious things.” incumbent Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, “They’ll have to kill us fi rst,” Mother Philippines say their experiences in the he withdrew his support from Marcos, Aimee reassured Cory. bolic and crucial decision to let Aquino The nuns remember pre-showbusiness People Power Revolution 30 years ago and her companions into the monastery Kris as a “quiet teenager.” Mother Ilaya which was considered as one of the fi nal These were words the widow of have had a lasting impact on their faith blows to the administration. opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr 30 years ago with conviction. remembered that whenever someone and vocations. “We recognized her as the rightful would talk about Ninoy, Kris would grip During the discussion, the former presi- needed to hear. She had every reason to Sister Porferia “Pingping” Ocariza, a dent also chided those who are nostalgic be afraid. president of the Philippines,” she said. her mother’s wrists. member of the Daughters of St. Paul, Mother Aimee made the call to allow a Aquino fl ew back to Manila the next day to in reminiscing about the Marcos era In 1983, her husband was gunned down told Catholic News Service that what she to the extent of calling those years the at the tarmac of the Manila International non-Carmelite priest, nun or layperson prepare for her assumption into offi ce. When the sisters received word that Marcos did Feb. 23, 1986, was worth it. country’s best. Airport upon his arrival from the United to enter the papal enclosure without “Because for me at that time when we permission from the Pope. This is a had fl ed the Philippines on February 25, “They should visit the bantayog there States. Three years later, on February 1986, they rang the church bells. “We were were facing the tanks, I believed heavily in Quezon City with the names of the 11, 1986, anti-Marcos leader and former prerogative usually only reserved for so happy. And people in Cebu came out of that God was there,” she told Catholic heads of state. God heard their prayers and saved the victims of Martial Law. The most promi- Antique governor Evelio Javier was shot their houses and were celebrating by banging News Service. “God was there as if the country from what could have been a nent among them are young people like dead in broad daylight by masked gun- While Aquino was not yet sworn in as their pots and pans.” seed (of democracy) was being planted.” president, earlier that day, 17 ambas- violent, bloody uprising. She said she you, like Edjop, Edgar Jopson, and learn men at the Antique capital. Short memories A three-week protest that saw mil- looks back to that time as a source of about these people,” he said. sadors had called Aquino to congratulate “This is a country of short memories,” the On that same day, poll watchdog Na- lions of Filipinos converge on a main courage and a reminder to press ahead to Ramos also said the People Power tional Citizens’ Movement for Free Elec- and recognize her as the true president of nuns told Rappler. They “cannot understand” thoroughfare just outside the country’s the Philippines. why fi gures of the martial law era are still in fi ght for what is right. Today, she contin- Monument alone is not enough to remind tions (NAMFREL) conducted its own military headquarters toppled Ferdinand ues to press for housing for the poor in the youth about the EDSA revolution. He count of the snap election and declared Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal power today. “We hear Bongbong Marcos is doing well Marcos, who had been in power for metro Manila. suggested that the government put up a Aquino the winner; the Commission on Vidal, president of the Catholic Bishops’ more than 15 years. Marcos had ordered Conference of the Philippines at the in the vice presidential race. Enrile is still Sister Ocariza, along with droves of permanent center or museum about the Elections (Comelec) named Marcos the around,” they said. his military to disperse angry crowds that clergy and religious, joined the 1986 historic movement. victor, and proclaimed him president. time, released a statement against the Aquino never forgot the Carmelite sisters, claimed he stole a snap election from Comelec’s decision to declare Marcos protests after a message broadcast from “This government is trying its best but Cory was in Cebu to appeal for civil and visited them almost every time she was Corazon Aquino. then-Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila. it’s not good enough, and you can quote disobedience by boycotting companies the winner of the snap election. in Cebu until her death in 2009. Standing in pairs, Sister Ocariza and “According to moral principles, a gov- Father Larry Faraon, a former Domini- me on that, to put up what is called an owned by Marcos cronies and payment “I don’t regret it,” Mother Aimee said of her 16 other nuns led the rosary as soldiers can, was station administrator for Radio experiential center for the young people of taxes. ernment that assumes or retains power decision to accept Aquino at the monastery. escorted rolling military tanks with their through fraudulent means has no moral If she had not risked violating enclosure rules Veritas, which at the time was one of a to learn about the 1986 EDSA People In public, Aquino was confi dent and turrets trained on the sisters. The nun handful of broadcasters not controlled by Power Revolution,” he said. indignant. “I am not afraid,” she told basis,” Vidal’s statement read. and made the call to accept Aquino, perhaps the events of 1986 would have turned out said staring down those tanks has been the government. Although the EDSA People Power Cebuanos at a press conference. When Aquino arrived, the church was the scariest experience of her life. already decorated in yellow because she much differently. – Rappler.com Cardinal Sin “only called up once,” Commission has put up a two-day expe- “I would like Mr Marcos and his sup- “I said, ‘Lord forgive me for all my Father Faraon told CNS. “But then it riential museum for the 30th anniversary porters to think many times before they had been previously scheduled to hear sins and even the offenses of our Filipino mass at the Carmelites the day after the was my decision to replay it … every 10 of the revolution, Ramos said the people think of rubbing me out because look people.’ If really the tanks would crush minutes.” deserve more. what happened when they eliminated rallies. us, at least the two of us … kill us sis- At the monastery with Aquino was The cardinal had implored citizens of “This experiential walk-through is good Ninoy,” she told supporters. 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If approved please If approved please sign and fax back to sign and fax back to (619) 474-0373 or (619) 474-0373 or acknowledge via acknowledge via email email ______Page 4 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com February 26-March 3, 2016 HealthHealth && WellnessWellness How Medicare covers Who in their right mind prescription drugs freezes a lemon? mium. If you’re in a Medicare Ad- vantage plan, the monthly premium for that plan may include an amount for drug coverage. Most Medicare drug plans also have a yearly deduct- ible, an amount you must pay before the plan begins paying for its share of your drugs. Once the deductible is met, you’ll also pay a co-pay- Building Our Resilience ment or co-insurance amount ally fi t. Almost all health promotion a t the pharmacy counter. Guest Writer: programs address aspects of total well- In addition, most Medicare drug plans Chaplain John Cometa ness. Balancing the four aspects of man have a coverage gap, also known as the Submarine Squadron 11, Naval Base is always a challenge. Highly effective “donut hole.” The gap begins after you Point Loma | San Diego, California people know how to balance these four By David Sayen and your drug plan together have spent (Note: Chaplain John Cometa will be aspects. A great amount of training time a certain amount for your drugs. For the speaker at Kalusugan’s “Total Well- by HESH GOLDSTEIN, make a synthetic, toxic version that will is devoted to physical health and con- Did you know that Medicare helps pay more details on the gap, see the “Medi- ness: Ganap Na Kalakasan “ workshop RealFarmacy.com bring them huge profi ts. Shades of ditioning. This is why we (Navy) have for prescription medications? care & You” handbook, mailed to every on February 27, 2016 at the Peace of Monsanto. our Annual Physical Readiness Test to Even if you don’t take many prescrip- Medicare benefi ciary annually and also Christ Church on the topic, “Balancing “A new study has shown for the fi rst The good news is that the taste of make sure we are ready and prepared tions now, you should consider joining available online, at https://www.medi- the Four aspects of wellness: Total Well- time how limonoids, natural compounds lemon is pleasant and does not deliver for short-notice deployment to a combat a Medicare drug plan. There are two care.gov/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf. ness.” The article below will be part of present in lemons and other citrus fruit, the horrifi c effects of chemotherapy. environment. However, total wellness ways to get Medicare prescription drug Once you’re out of the gap, you get his message). impede both ER+ and ER- breast cancer What’s bizarre is that people are also involves mental, spiritual and social coverage: “catastrophic coverage,” which means cell growth. This sheds new light on the closely guarding this fact so as to not aspects. The spiritual well-being of our 1. Medicare standalone drug plans, you only have to pay a co-payment or importance of citrus fruit for breast can- jeopardize the income to those that profi t “Robin William’s recent suicide sailors is vital to our mission. To become also known as Part D plans, add drug co-insurance amount for your drugs for cer prevention and supports past studies from other’s illnesses. has drawn attention to suicide PHYSICALLY FIT, we engage in physi- coverage to Original Medicare, as well the rest of that calendar year. which showed fruit consumption may Another interesting aspect of the lemon cal disciplines like running, swimming, as to some Medicare Cost Plans and However, not everyone will enter and suicide prevention across the lower breast cancer risk.(1)” is that it has a remarkable effect on to enhance fl exibility, endurance and Medicare Private Fee-for-Service plans. the coverage gap because their drug world. His death shocked many, All kinds of people are saying that the cysts and tumors. Some say the lemon strength. To become SPIRITUALLY You must have Medicare Part A or Part costs won’t be high enough. The gap is entire lemon should be used with noth- is a proven remedy against all types of but his loss is no less tragic than FIT, we need to engage in spiritual disci- B to join a standalone Part D plan. scheduled to be eliminated by 2020. ing wasted. Not only for the obvious cancer. the other 107 (on average) Amer- plines like meditation, prayer, reading of 2. Medicare Advantage plans and oth- Keep in mind that not every Medicare health benefi ts but also for the amazing It doesn’t end there. It has an anti-mi- sacred book, and fellowship (social) to er Medicare health plans often include drug plan covers every drug. You’ll icans that die by suicide every taste! crobial effect against bacterial infections help us sustain in times of stress, hard- prescription drugs. Medicare Advantage need to check with the plan to make day, 22 of which are veterans.” -- How? and fungi; it is effective against internal ship and tragedy. plans are managed care plans, similar to sure that the drugs you need are cov- Kathleen S. Snyder, MSWSenior CA Simple, take an ORGANIC lemon, parasites and worms; it regulates blood I also recommend the ABC model HMOs or PPOs. Many, but not all, Medi- ered. Also, plans may have restrictions LivingWorks Training Coordinator- wash it, and then put it in the freezer. pressure, which is too high; it acts as an developed by Dr. Albert Ellis, the care Advantage plans offer prescription such as prior authorization, quantity Once it is frozen you get whatever is anti-depressant; it combats stress and founder of cognitive therapy. His model coverage. To join such a plan, you must limits, and step therapy, which requires In these days of uncertainties, the necessary to grate or shred the whole nervous disorders. of a three-event sequence that happens have Medicare Part A and Part B. that you try a lower-cost drug before the tensions of the world like the present lemon without even peeling it fi rst. The source of this information, every time you feel an emotion such as You can sign up for either type of drug plan will cover a high-priced medica- economic upheaval, social unrest and Then sprinkle it on your salad, ice although not specifi cally named, is one fear, worry, sadness, or discouragement plan when you fi rst become eligible for tion. terrorism to name a signifi cant few add cream, soup, cereals, noodles, spaghetti of the largest drug manufacturers in the follows: Medicare or during Medicare’s open You or your prescriber has the right sauce, or whatever. No holds barred. world. They further say that after more anxiety to many. Everyone experiences enrollment season, which runs from Oct. to appeal if you believe that such a rule some form of adversity or trouble in life. What you will experience is that what- than 20 laboratory tests since 1970, the A= All the events/circumstances that 15 to Dec. 7 each year. should be waived. No one is exempt from life’s challenges, ever you sprinkle it on will take on a extracts revealed that it destroys the happen to you, good or bad Beware: If your Medicare Advantage I also want to mention the Extra Help trials and tribulations. Not even our taste you may never have experienced malignant cells in 12 cancers, includ- B= Your Beliefs or what you think plan includes prescription benefi ts and program, which assists low-income submarine community. Statistics com- before. ing colon, breast, prostate, lung and about the event or circumstances that you join a Part D plan, you’ll be dis- folks in paying for their prescriptions. piled by the National Institute of Mental Why would I do this? Because the pancreas and that the compounds of happens to you enrolled from your Medicare Advantage If you qualify, Extra Help can save you Health indicate that major depression lemon peel contains 5 to 10 times more the lemon tree were 10,000 times more C= The Consequences or feelings plan and returned to Original Medicare. thousands of dollars annually on your affects over ten million Americans each vitamins than the lemon juice itself effective than the product Adriamycin, that result from what you think of the How much does a Medicare drug plan drugs. year and that over a lifetime between 10 and the peel is the part that is usually which is a drug normally used chemo- event . cost? It varies, depending on what plan For more details, see the “Medicare & wasted. Not only that, but the peel helps therapeutically in the world to slow the and 15 percent of people will experience you choose, which drugs it covers, which You” handbook. at least one episode of major depression. to get rid of toxins in the body. growth of cancer cells. A= All the events/circumstances that pharmacy you use, and whether you’re David Sayen is Medicare’s regional Adversities are much a part of life. They But wait, there’s more. Lemon is effec- Even more, this type of therapy with happen to you, good or bad: eligible for the Extra Help program administrator for Arizona, California, are inevitable. tive in killing cancer cells because it is lemon extract only destroys malignant Dr. Samantha McDougall, in her (more on that later). Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacifi c Ter- Oliver Wendell Holmes said, ”Cir- allegedly 10,000 stronger than chemo- cancer cells and does not affect healthy research on “Enhancing the coping skills Most standalone, or Part D, plans ritories. You can always get answers cumstances do not determine who the therapy. cells. of submariners” wrote that ‘Submari- charge a monthly premium, which you to your Medicare questions by calling person is but reveal who he is.” Some This has not been revealed because The process is simple: buy an OR- ners’ are exposed to a unique range of must pay in addition to your Part B pre- 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). there are people out there that want to GANIC lemon, wash it, freeze it, grate have good coping skills and others don’t have. I met some sailors who wanted stressors, such as cramped living condi- it, and put it on everything you eat. tions, lack of privacy, extended periods freeze lemon to quit the Navy in the middle of their tour because they can’t handle the of isolation and confi nement, lack of It’s not rocket science. God puts stuff sunlight, and constant threat. These are on the planet to keep the body healthy. overwhelming demands of military life. I also met sailors who are highly moti- in addition to those associated with the The corporations hide this information military environment. Due to the dan- and create synthetics to treat disease. vated to press on and make the Navy a long-term career. gers of the work and potential for disas- The synthetic chemical creates other trous consequences, submariners need to symptoms from its ingestion requiring The late Stephen Covey, author of best-selling book “Seven Habits of be emotionally stable and possess good another drug to combat these symptoms. coping skills. Other stressors or events And so the cycle continues, which Highly Effective People” said that in ( Continued on page 5 ) order to succeed in life, we have to be ( Continued on page 12 ) physically, socially, mentally and spiritu- February 26-March 3, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 CaliforniaCalifornia CommunitiesCommunities RCD to give away Board of Equal- Chairman Jerome San Diego nonprofi t Charity for Hope raised $59,000 free plants to ization Sets Gas- E. Horton looks to benefi t Nepal Earthquake Victims School gardens oline Excise Tax back at fi ve suc- throughout San Rate, Sponsors cessful years as Longest Consecutive Serv- Diego County Pawn Shop Tax ing BOE Chairman Since 1946 DARE TO HOPE San Diego County, CA: The Resource Exemption Culver City – Every year the Board of Conservation District (RCD) of Greater Equalization (BOE) has the option of San Diego County – in conjunction with Culver City – The California State selecting a chair who is responsible for Altman Plants of Vista – has announced Board of Equalization (BOE) elected facilitating the meeting; otherwise the one deserves a sustainable standard of tions are still being accepted through its seventh annual school plant give- Charity for Hope surpassed its to set the excise tax rate at 27.8 cents chair shares the same duties, responsi- fundraising goal at its living, regardless of their place in the Feb. 29, 2016 and can be made by visit- away. Interested elementary schools per gallon on gasoline for Fiscal Year bilities, and authority as the other mem- world,” said Charity for Hope Executive ing www.charityforhope.com. throughout San Diego County may sign (FY) 2016-17 and voted unanimously bers. Chairman Horton has placed on the Bollywood Charity Event Director Vipul Dayal. “Our board was up to receive a mixed fl at of twelve veg- to sponsor a legislative proposal to February 2016 agenda a recommenda- committed to making sure that Nepal did About Charity for Hope etable and herb seedlings, just in time exempt some pawn shop purchases from tion to rotate the chairmanship among all SAN DIEGO — Feb. 19, 2016 — not become yesterday’s news because Charity for Hope’s mission is to col- for spring planting. sales tax during its meeting on Tuesday, members and to give the members more Charity for Hope, a multipurpose help was desperately needed, so we lect, send, and distribute fi nancial aid February 23. say over the agenda process. nonprofi t, hosted its Bollywood Charity committed to completing our project.” as well as food supplies, new and old Schools must preregister with the RCD Event on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at the Charity for Hope gives 100 percent clothes, books, medicines, medical in order to receive their plants. The reg- The Board voted 3-2 to lower the “It’s time to allow other members an Royal India Restaurant, 8990 Miramar of donations directly to building new equipment and overall assist the poor, istration form can be found at: https://re- excise tax rate on gasoline by 2.2 cents opportunity to chair the Board, allowing Rd, San Diego, CA 92126, and raised homes for those affected by the 2015 ill, destitute and economically deprived. sourceconserverationdistrict.formstack. per gallon for FY 2016-17. The new rate me to focus on specifi c projects such as $59,000, surpassing its fundraising goal Nepal earthquake. Charity for Hope Aid is sent through existing nonprofi t com/forms/plantgiveaway_2016. Plants will be 27.8 cents per gallon, effective my Campaign Against Poverty, working of $50,000. Donations from sponsors partnered with Charitable Care Founda- charitable organizations, including but are given away on a fi rst come, fi rst July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The towards salary parity for state employees and attendees will go directly to Charity tion to benefi t BETIndia.org, an organi- not limited to: orphanages, hospitals, served basis, so schools are encouraged Board has been tasked with setting the and combating criminal business activi- for Hope’s Hope for Nepal campaign, zation that provides relief in accidents disaster relief foundations, educational to sign up early. excise tax rate on gasoline since 2010, ties,” said Chairman Horton. “With over established to build new homes for and natural calamities such as drought, funds for the less advantaged. Charity when two pieces of legislation (AB x8 27 years of BOE experience, I fi nd it is Nepal Earthquake victims. fl ood and natural disaster, in order to for Hope has donated to organizations, The scheduled pick up dates and loca- 6 and SB 70, collectively known as the wise to allow each member an opportu- Through the Bollywood Charity Event, have volunteers on location to execute including: Leukemia & Lymphoma tions are: fuel tax swap) took effect. nity to serve as Chair during their term Charity for Hope will be able to build the build out. Society, Rady Children’s Hospital, Asian Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 3 to In a unanimous vote, the Board decided in offi ce.” 160 forever homes for victims of the The Bollywood Charity Event featured American Sports Club of San Diego, 5 pm: to sponsor a legislative proposal exempt- 2015 Nepal Earthquake who are current- a social hour, authentic Indian dinner, Big Brother & Big Sisters of San Diego, · Olivewood Gardens, 2505 N Ave., ing from tax some pawn shop sales to Chairman Horton was appointed to the ly enduring the cold winter weather on live entertainment by Violinder, who Leuva Patidar Samaj of USA, and Eye National City 91950 customers. This tax exemption may help Board in 2009 and re-elected in 2010 the streets, tents or makeshift shelters. performs a blend of Indian Classical, Camp in India. · SD County Offi ce of Education, customers reclaim items they sold to with an overwhelming 89.8% of the “Charity for Hope believes that every- Bhangra and Hip Hop, and dance. Dona- 6401 Linda Vista Road, San Diego pawn shops by lowering the cost to buy vote. He was elected Chair on January 92111 back those items. It will exempt custom- 26, 2011, and is the longest consecutive · Casita Center, 260 Cedar Road, Vista ers from paying sales tax upon reacquir- serving BOE Chairman since 1946. 92083 ing an item they once owned for up to Friday, March 11, 2016 from 3 to 5 pm: six months after the pawn shop obtains Chairman Horton has led the agency · RCD Offi ces, 11769 Waterhill the title for the item. through a number of milestones and Road, Lakeside 92040 accomplishments. He’s also worked The fi ve-member California State on more than 38 initiatives to increase “School gardens provide a fun, hands- Board of Equalization (BOE) is a government effi ciency, level the play- on way to teach children about healthy publicly elected tax board. The BOE ing fi eld for California taxpayers, fi ght eating,” says Sheryl Landrum, Executive collects $60 billion annually in taxes human traffi cking, combat poverty in Director of the RCD. “With childhood and fees, supporting state and local California, and help taxpayers start, obesity on the rise, more and more government services. It hears business grow and expand their businesses in schools are making the commitment to tax appeals, acts as the appellate body California. create and maintain school gardens. This for franchise and personal income tax plant giveaway will help hundreds of appeals, and serves a signifi cant role in His work has included providing schools get a jump start on their spring the assessment and administration of seniors and low-to-moderate income planting,” she added. property taxes. For more information on families with tax assistance at many To learn more about how the RCD sup- other taxes and fees in California, visit BOE-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax ports school gardens, visit www.rcdsand- www.taxes.ca.gov. Assistance (VITA) events. VITA fi ghts iego.org, or contact Ann Baldridge, RCD Program Manager, at 619-562-0096 or ( Continued on page 13 ) [email protected].

NOTES Aloha! 1. The Resource Conservation District Who in their ( Continued from page 4 ) Link: http://www.realfarmacy.com/ of Greater San Diego [RCD] is a non- freezes-lemon/ enterprise Special District organized equates to enormous profi ts coming under Division 9 the California State from an overt intention to keep a body ill About the author: Public Resources Code. and suppressing natural healing foods, I have been doing a weekly radio show 2. RCDs are tasked with voluntary, minerals and modalities, all withheld by in Honolulu since 1981 called “Health natural resources conservation on public the mainstream media to not jeopardize Talk”. In 2007 I was “forced” to get a and private lands. The RCD’s boundar- their advertising dollar income, and pay- Masters degree in Nutrition because of ies encompass a service area of approxi- offs to the politicians to not pass laws all the doctors that would call in asking mately 2,886 square miles or 1,847,300 that will greatly benefi t the people. for my credentials. They do not call in acres throughout San Diego County. If we do not take responsibility for anymore. Going to www.healthtalkha- ourselves and go against the mainstream waii.com enables you, among other grain, we will inevitably remain a things, to listen to the shows. “trick” our whole life.

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Plaza somehow, I felt guilty and extravagant patiently explained to his barber: “You knowing that I could get away with giv- see Braulio. It is because my sons’ father ing small changes as tips. Besides, the is a rich man, while my father was just a locals might be worried that if I contin- poor farmer.” ued with my ways, I might set up a high- But don’t get me wrong. There are er standard for tipping. Waiters might times when I give more than fi fteen expect more, putting increased pressure percent tips, sometimes twenty, even on everyone, my sister included. twenty-fi ve percent. Whenever I eat at At the hotel in Makati where I usually a classy and ultra-expensive restaurant, stay, I make sure I have plenty of 100 The $210-tip and still counting I make sure I give a bigger than my peso bills in my pocket. I needed to give Bernie Sanders’ Revolution: usual tip. I feel that I need to impress the this tip, equivalent to about $2 dollars ( Continued from page 1 ) waiters since it is not often would they to the valet personnel who would bring No BS? Yes, tipping might be of little serve a Filipino customer in their posh my luggage to my room or the doormen tip, albeit grudgingly, but defi nitely not eatery. I try to solicit their high regard who would open the door of my taxi. ernie Sanders was 1. Kaiser Permanente $15,514 concern to many people, but it is with gusto. and respect by giving a tip bigger than I see these people everyday during my IT – Cybersecurity one subject I have wrestled with When one of my daughters treated us the other customers would give them. I entire stay, and I could not look them in registered as an 1. Alphabet, Inc. (Google group of in my mind ever since I learned to dinner one time, I was surprised that justify the extra expense by convincing the eye if I tried to scrimp on the tips. Independent all his companies) $98,810 she gave the waiter a twenty percent tip. myself that I am doing it to boost the Never mind that $2 is almost 1/3 of their B 2. Microsoft Corp $31,148 to pay for my own meal and avail political life – as a Mayor, “Fifteen percent is the standard rate,” image of my fellow Filipinos all over day’s pay. 3. Apple Inc. $28,442 of valet, hotel bellhop, hairstylist I told her. “Why do you have to give the world in behalf of my native land, Oftentimes, I give tips out of my Congressman, and Senator. 4. Amazon.com $18,846 and other services. twenty?” the Philippines. Therefore the next time sincere desire to help the poor people in 5. IBM Corp $12,293 It is easy to get used to giving tips. If “It is easy to compute,” she noncha- around, they would treat a Filipino cus- the Philippines. I know that taxi drivers YET, he wants to be the Democratic 6. Intel Corp $11,009 one does not tip, he would earn the nasty lantly said. “All I have to do is multiply tomer with respect, now that they know earn only about $7 a day, and I don’t Party’s Presidential nominee. That 7. EMC Corp $10,310 looks of waiters around him. He would the bill by ten percent and double it.” that Filipinos are “good tippers”. mind, and I even feel good, when I would be revolutionary! 8. Facebook $ 9,857 be lucky if the waiter would not trip him I thought it was a neat idea. I usu- I learned an expensive lesson though. give them an extra one hundred pesos, ***** MILITARY/Government on his way out of the restaurant. Worse, ally come up with my fi fteen percent In my eagerness to give the impression about $2, after a good ride. I always Bernie Sanders says he “takes no 1. US Navy $15,595 nasty remarks like “cheapskate, tightwad tip, by computing $3 for every twenty that I am not at all bothered by the ex- empty my pockets with coins whenever money from corporations and therefore, 2. US Postal Service $11,126 and miser “ would ring in his ears. Their dollars in the bill, and then multiplying pensive bill presented to me, I followed I passed by a beggar. I was put on the not on the take.” Spike Lee in a Radio 3. US Air Force $10,369 disastrous effects would be doubly ag- it by twenty-dollar increment. I must my daughter’s quickie formula and jot- spot, one time, when I handed my coins Ad endorsing Sanders echoes this. gravated if heard by one’s date. admit that mine is a more complicated ted down the tip on the sheet immediate- to one of the small girls at a tail end of YET, election records show that Does this mean that these contribu- The offi cial reason given for tips is “to formula. That was why I was very happy ly. Later, I discovered to my dismay, that a group of beggars passing through our the PACs or Hybrid PACs of some tors would be protected or would have appreciate a good service that was ren- when my wife gave me a cell phone that the classy restaurant automatically adds hotel. Before I knew it, she ran after her multibillion-dollar corporations traded a voice or infl uence under a Sanders dered”. Note that it is supposed to be the has a “tipping computation” feature. But a twenty-fi ve percent tip to every bill. companions and told them that I was on Wall Street are large fi nancial con- presidency? “offi cial” reason. The real reason? Try then I realized that my daughter was still Hence, I double-tipped the waiters. Now giving away money. They all went back tributors and are working on his behalf. ***** the social pressure exerted by overbear- a student at that time and all the money I know why they were singing, “have a and asked for alms as the other hotel Examples are APPLE Inc., ALPHABET Bernie Sanders proposes Socialized ing waiters. she was spending was coming from me. nice evening goodbyes” on my way out. guests and doormen looked scandal- Inc., Microsoft Inc., IBM Corp, EMC Education and Socialized Medicine. A friend who used to be a waiter has And there she was, giving more tips I guess I would like to live in Japan. ized, disturbing somewhat their image Corp, FACEBOOK, Kaiser Permanente, This would entail tremendous budget once warned me that I can afford to than her father who was providing her During my recent two-week stay in the of a perfect world around them. To calm INTEL Corp, etc. allocation contributing to a much larger antagonize my boss, my parents or my allowance. Land of the Rising Sun, I found out them down, I was forced to open my ***** defi cit. wife. But never should I antagonize a This reminded me of former Governor that tipping is not at all practiced. In wallet and gave away my one hundred Bernie Sanders criticizes Hillary Clin- YET, it is next to impossible for Sand- waiter. As we often suspect but never Democrito Plaza of Agusan Province in fact, service personnel might even feel peso bills since I did not have coins left. ton that by receiving contributions from ers to get these done. Congress, which is admit to ourselves, waiters get back at the Philippines. Governor Plaza was a insulted when tipped. Hence, whenever It was quite an expensive lesson, one Corporate America and Wall Street she currently controlled by the Republicans, you, especially if you are bossy or a self-made man. In his autobiographical we ate at a restaurant or rode a taxicab that doesn’t make me feel bad whenever would be beholden to them. He accuses would never accede to them. Promising poor tipper, by spitting, if not desecrat- book entitled “While Others Slept,” he I paid only the exact amount in the bill. I am reminded of it. I know that my her of possibly protecting her donors’ impractical solutions at this time would ing one’s meal in other sinister ways. narrated how he used to till his farm un- No more, no less, which is fi ne with me. money had gone a long way to put some interests and chosen advocacies. only lead to frustration that could have This is why my daughters are intrigued der the moonlight in the evening while poor people to sleep with a full stomach, YET, as a self-described Democratic unintended consequences worse than a whenever I call my waiter “boss”. If everyone was sleeping. This enabled Philippine experience. even for that evening alone. Socialist, Sanders’ alleged Revolu- real Revolution. only they knew why. him to catch up and became rich. More- tion is centered on more government ***** over, doing so would save him from the But a fi fteen percent tip in the Philip- $210 tip and counting involvement in Education, Healthcare, Bernie Sanders claims that Clinton’s Recommended tip harsh sunrays that make life diffi cult pines might be too much. This I found IT- Cybersecurity, Military Reform, etc. contributors come mostly from Corpo- for a farmer in the fi eld. Eventually, he out when I treated my sister and her Then came my “$210 tip and counting” Some corporate contributors to Sanders rate America and Wall Street as he touts The recommended tip is usually fi fteen became a business magnate, owning family to lunch at Aristocrat’s along experience. I may be a generous tipper show the following donations: his sources of funds mostly come from percent of the bill. At fi rst, it would be several companies including logging and Roxas Blvd. When I applied my fi fteen in the Philippines, but one rule that I fol- EDUCATION individual contributions. hard to adhere to, but one has to learn trading, not to mention the prestigious percent tip against the bill, it costs me low is never to give a tip while at the air- 1. University of California $33,598 YET, election records show that the realities of life. As I said, one cannot APO Cement Company. He ran for and 300 pesos, which is fi ne with me, be- port. This has caused the toilet attendant 2. University of Illinois $14,780 Clinton raised $108,931,114 from avoid giving tip, in the same way that he became governor several times. His cause it would only be $7. who had handed me a paper towel after I 3. Columbia University $12,293 individual contributions while Sanders cannot avoid paying taxes, and worse, wife became governor and although he “You are tipping too much,” said my had washed my hand to scratch his head 4. Rutgers University $11,803 raised $73,480,185 from individual con- dying. Once he has accepted this cardi- had long passed away, one of his sons scandalized sister. “Suweldo na ng as I left the restroom. As any Philippine 5. Stanford University $ 9,914 tributions. In fact, Clinton’s contributors nal rule, he can make peace with himself is the governor, another a congressman waiter sa buong araw iyan, ah (that’s 6. University of Michigan $ 9,750 and accept the fact that he has to give a of Agusan Del Sur, while a third is a already a day’s salary of the waiter!). It ( Continued on page 7 ) 7. New York University $ 9,650 ( Continued on page 9 ) mayor of Butuan, the premier city in the HEALTHCARE

is to order pounds and pounds of greasy, I know that goes against some of our fried food. most basic instincts. But our health and As the country prepares to elect its new our kid’s health, even our national health 1986 People leaders, voters should ponder the lessons Figuring it all out requires it. We need a national shout: ( Continued from page 1 ) of EDSA so they can be more discern- Want less!! Filipinos should “celebrate and ing in their choice, Speaker Feliciano How are we supposed to get it all And not only could we lose weight in rekindle the spirit of EDSA as it Belmonte Jr. said. straight? How are we supposed to be the process, we might even save some He recalled that during the EDSA revo- healthy when message after message money as well. Want to be healthier? represents a high water mark in lution, Filipinos were ready to lay down tells us to shove more French fries Want to feel better? From now on when our history” with the triumph of their lives to “end over two decades of a down our throats? On television we are you eat, order the small size. Get the democracy. dictatorship where freedoms of expres- inundated with ads that create a desire small hamburger, the small French fries, The peaceful revolt ended the dictator- sion and of the press were controlled, for more food, while at the same time the small soft drink. Save the money, ship of Ferdinand Marcos and propelled and the justice system was barely al- we know how unhealthy it is. save the calories, save your waistline. Corazon Aquino to power. lowed to function.” There are probably close to a million “Demonstrating the primacy of people “Signifi cantly, this celebration comes studies (Google Scholar alone lists Not just an American problem power is the Filipinos’ gift to the world: during an election year – a genuine ex- 138,000) out there proving to us how we paved the way for the peaceful ercise under a democracy that was made Super-size it! unhealthy it is to over eat. We know Have you ever noticed that when dismantling of the Berlin Wall and the possible because of EDSA,” Belmonte this. And yet. you look at photos of city streets from return of democracy in South Korea and said in a statement. Do we really need that much much bigger. From Burger King to Mc There are scientists and physicians with Asia or Europe or the Mideast, often “In May, we choose new leaders. It Donald’s to any steak house in town, the Romania,” Coloma said at the launch of food? absolute proof that too much fat in the you’ll see a McDonald’s sign or the the People Power Experiential Museum should also be an occasion where voters sizes of meals are growing and growing diet leads to heart disease, high blood golden arches? You’ll see signs from should carefully assess choices based and growing. And so is our waistline. at Camp Aguinaldo. pressure, high cholesterol and more. We any number of US fast food companies The Berlin Wall divided Germany from on history and our world-recognized mericans have al- Do we really need that much food? Do know this. And yet. now. Look at photos from fi fty years or achievement that was EDSA,” he said. we need half-pound hamburgers, huge 1961 to 1989. A reunifi ed Germany is ways had a love We continually see evidence all around more ago and you never saw them. Hey, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the “We are each called upon to do our role orders of fries, or shakes the size of oil us of the cost of being over weight. it tastes good, people want it and we in choosing government leaders whom affair with food. Not barrels? fall of the Berlin Wall. The German A Insurance statistics, medical records, export and give it to them. government has given the Philippines a we can trust to continue to uphold the Probably nowhere on earth is a culture as big of a love affair as the government evidence and more prove Western style diets are fattening the section of the wall. gains of EDSA and not set aside the French, of course, but big subjected to so many mixed messages. that those who consume too much fat, planet. But it’s actually more than that very reason why we live in a democracy One commercial tells us to lose weight; Based on reports, huge rallies chal- and getting bigger. salt, and sugar, and do not eat enough – it’s also the reality of affl uence. With lenged South Korea’s strongman Chun today,” he added. another tells us where to get thousand fruit and vegetables die younger, much more money to spend – more dispos- The Speaker said the country has taken calorie soft drinks. Weight loss clinics Doo-hwa a year after EDSA, which Everywhere you look anymore the younger, than those who eat a healthy able income – people eat in restaurants eventually led to democratic reforms, great strides since February 1986 when are springing up everywhere, while at diet. We know this. And yet. more often, often eat foods higher in fats Filipinos overcame fear and fought portions in restaurants are getting bigger, the same time we are told how great it among them the direct election of and sugar, and their weight goes up in president. peacefully for genuine freedom. But it tastes good! proportion. The overthrow of the communist He said a legacy of the revolution is the Japan never used to have problems regime in Romania and other parts of continued quest for good governance as There is an old saying that states, if it with obesity. People primarily ate fi sh, the world also occurred a few years after well as for a just and lasting peace. tastes good it’s not good for you. Some rice, green vegetables and ate very EDSA. “Let us enjoy the fruits of our democ- of that is indeed true. Unfortunately, little sugar or processed foods. That Coloma said the executive branch racy and by all means, speak our minds taste is one of the reasons why we so all changed after WW II. Just as the would continue to work closely with the in all fora where freedom of expression like to eat food that is slowly killing us. US started opening up more Japanese judiciary to ensure that all those who reigns,” he said. There are other reasons, of course, for restaurants, so did Japan open up more suffered during the Marcos regime get “This is our government and it is our over eating. For some people it may American restaurants. justice. responsibility to sustain what EDSA has be habit. Some use food to relax, or to Add an increasing taste for Western “The Human Rights Claims Board is won back for us,” Belmonte said. make themselves feel better psychologi- food with ever-increasing income as processing more than 76,000 claims cally, or they are just unaware of how Japan became hugely more affl uent from individuals and surviving families Noy’s tales much they are eating (the unconscious and a “perfect storm” was created that of those who were killed, tortured or eater). had obesity skyrocketing. Japanese who disappeared during martial law,” In Talavera, Nueva Ecija, President If you are in the business of selling got to taste French fries and then got to he said. Aquino recalled how martial law had food, you have to make it taste good, be pack on pound after pound after pound. Funding for claims would be drawn turned his family’s world upside down – appealing, smell wonderful, be served Lucky them. from ill-gotten wealth recovered from especially with the arrest and detention in an inviting atmosphere, and create a So where are you going to eat lunch the Marcoses and their cronies by the of his father and namesake, then a sena- need. The restaurant industry is great today? What are you having for din- Presidential Commission on Good tor – at Fort Magsaysay here along with at this, especially fast food restaurants. ner? Are you going to eat French fries Government. fellow senator Jose “Pepe” Diokno. And that’s one of the deadly combina- or rice? Are you going to eat beef or “The Philippines is probably the only He said his father and Diokno were tions: restaurants that have to sell food chicken? Are you going to eat vegetarian country that has set up this institu- blindfolded and handcuffed when fl own to stay in business coupled with people or vegan? Are you going to eat a ham- tionalized recovery and compensation by helicopter from Fort Bonifacio to who love or need to eat (and we all need burger or broiled fi sh? What are you processes through offi cial government Fort Magsaysay after martial law was to eat – it’s just how much we need that going to put around your waist? What bodies,” Coloma said. declared. creates the problem). are you going to make your legs and feet Human rights victims during martial “Whatever I am today, I was molded Please do not misunderstand me; I carry? What are you going to pack into law assail the slow justice, the re- by everything that we have been through am not simply blaming the fast food your arteries and veins? emergence of oligarchs and traditional in our lives. And one of the most signifi - industry. They are, after all, just giving politicians, as well as the return of the cant stories or chapters of our lives, of us what we demand. We need to learn to I know, I know, I know. Those are both Marcoses to power 30 years after the my life, is the declaration of martial law demand less. easy and tough questions. We know relatively peaceful military-backed in our motherland, which happened in We, as individuals, and as a nation how to do the right thing, the healthy people’s uprising. 1972,” Aquino said. need to want less food, be happy with thing. We know what to do and we less food, and love less food. And yes, know how to do it. And yet. Refl ect on EDSA ( Continued on page 14 ) February 26-March 3, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7

my doctor during the days, and weeks ahead, hoping that the injury would heal Ex-ABS-CBN re- The $210-tip itself. Then I started counting the cost of ( Continued from page 6 ) my bad judgment. I fi nally consulted my porter defends traveler would know, airport personnel doctor, incurring a $20 co-payment and in the Philippines usually engage in the $10 cost of the painkiller he prescribed. practice of “parinig (hints)” to pressure That’s $30 against $2. But the pain Pacquiao, asks one to give them money. would not subside, so I went to a mas- “Welcome to the Philippines sir, ang sage therapist (hilot) three times who LGBTs bashing dami ninyo sigurong baon!” (Maybe you charged me $60 per visit. The $2 tip I brought a lot of money to spend).” should have given at the airport has now him: Who’s acting “Kumusta naman ang bakasyon ninyo, cost me a whooping $210! And with the baka may natira pa kayong barya (how pain lingering, the cost of the treatment was your vacation, you may have some is still rising, making it the most expen- like a bigot now? sive tip I have given so far! loose change left)?” Ex-ABS-CBN reporter defends While Filipino airport personnel The next time around, the porters at no longer greet passengers a “Merry the Philippine airports would have an Pacquiao, says he was only Christmas” even during the off-season, eager customer in me. My, they may stating his opinion. He blasts I notice during my at least twice-a-year even carry me to my car. I won’t mind the extra cost of tip. I am a big, albeit LGBTs, says they’re acting like travels to the Philippines, that they have big babies who can’t handle increased their campaign to tacitly extort reformed, tipper, don’t you know? - AJ money especially from balikbayans one man’s opinion (returning Filipinos). While I may toler- ate the practice since we are somehow Noy: Stop ABS CBN News | MANILA, Philip- able to help our poor countrymen with pines – Who’s a bigot now? ( Continued from page 1 ) our loose changes, I could not help but Former ABS-CBN journalist and now quietly protest knowing that it is never history have reached some suc- Wheels Philippines Magazine editor-in- done in airports in other parts of the cess, in that they have been able chief Ira Panganiban posed this question to the LGBT community even as he world. I saw no mulcters in the airports to fool a number of the youth,” in Japan, United States and even Europe. twitted them for not being able to handle Only in the Philippines. I feel that if I the President said. a mere opinion by Manny Pacquiao. succumb to their tacit pressure, I would “You can even see the style of the “Yes I understand your concern. And be contributing to the culture of graft loyalists in traditional and social media: yes it was a bit of insensitive of Manny and corruption in the country. they continue to dictate a narrative, in Pacquiao to have said what he said order to manipulate the opinions of the about gays being worse than animals,” Expensive lesson people,” he added. he wrote on his Facebook. “But see, he “I believe that it is not our fate to was asked his opinion on public televi- But when I left the Philippines during repeat the grim parts of our past; our fate sion. It’s not as if Pacquiao was walking my recent visit in August, I learned a is the sum of the decisions we make in around preaching and telling people how very expensive lesson. Determined not the present,” Aquino pointed out. to act and what to do. Manny has never to part ways with my leftover pesos, I “I believe in the greatness of our been the kind to dictate to people how turned down a porter’s offer to carry my people. I believe that, even if we are to be.” luggage. In my mind, there were hardly known for our patience, it has its limits Panganiban then pointed out the times any baggage boys in the other airports – and if those limits are reached, then Pacquiao was made fun of by gays but I have been to all over the world. I no one will be able to stop the wave of never retaliated and compared it to the hardly needed their services whenever solidarity that will follow.” current reaction of the LGBT commu- I traveled. Perhaps it might be karma, Recent developments, he said, remind nity over his opinion. but I felt annoyed when a baggage boy him of a famous line in a movie: “The “When the same members of the gay tried to help me put my luggage in the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was community made fun of him and his security shoot. convincing the world he didn’t exist.” mother, Pacquiao took it all in stride. “Don’t do that,” I curtly told him. “I He said it was appalling that some When people blast him for his intelli- can do it myself.” groups were trying to make it appear gence, the champ did not get mad, when I then lifted one of my luggage with that the martial law era was a “golden they called him idiot, he just went and my left hand when I hard a “crack” and age” for the country. won championships,” he wrote. felt a pain. I twisted my wrist. My hand A handout photo from the Philippine Describing the LGBT community as was hurting but I did not let the airport Air Force shows a fi ghter plane hovering “like little babies condemning him to personnel know what had just happened. over EDSA during yesterday’s celebra- the high heavens” because they cannot I pretended that nothing was wrong tion of the people power revolution. handle the boxer’s opinion, Panganiban nursing the pain during my 12-hour “To all those who maintain that Mr. said they should look at themselves travel across the Pacifi c. I was hoping Marcos should not be blamed for the and ask who’s the real bigot — them or the pain would go away not because it things that took place under his regime, Pacquiao. was uncomfortable, but because I want- I can only say: Is it not true that, if you “Guess what the defi nition of “Bigot” ed to justify my decision not to avail of assume all power in yourself, you should is? Here, let me tell you, “bigot – a per- the services of the porters and follow also assume all responsibility?” he said. son who has no tolerance for the belief my rule of not giving tips at the airport. Without referring to the younger Mar- and opinion of others and forces their But I knew I was deluding myself. If cos by name, Aquino said he couldn’t own opinion on others,” he said. “Now, only I gave a $2 porter tip, I would not accept the senator’s pronouncement that who is the bigot? Who cannot take the twist my wrist and suffer the injury. This he knew nothing to be sorry about dur- opinion of others and forces their belief was the reason why I tried to ignore the ( Continued on page 8 ) on him? Take a wild guess.” pain and deliberately refused to go to Divine Mercy Shrine in Encinitas, California

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very strong call … to answer right now. … I used to receive a proposal and study PH nuns (it) and then make a decision, but that ( Continued from page 3 ) was a time that I really had to make a Juan Ponce Enrile and Gen. Fidel decision, right now … a ‘matter of life Ramos, who both turned against Marcos and death’ decision. Somehow it helped and sided with the Aquino camp. me. It transformed me. I learned so Father Anton Pascual, current president much … from that personal experience,” of Radio Veritas, said the Marcos re- said Father Faraon. — CatholicPhilly. gime was “aware of the church’s moral com: News from the Archdiocese of ascendancy. He (Marcos) knew how to Philadelphia play politics with the church” and that the church was very powerful when- ever it “would fl ex her muscle.” But Teach Father Pascual, who was a 25-year-old ( Continued from page 3 ) seminarian assigned to help monitor the plug in your computers and look at vid- vote counting, said Marcos retaliated eos in London, look at videos in Beijing, against the station over the message of look at videos at Washington D.C., and Cardinal Sin. learn more about the context of the hap- Father Faraon said that, during the penings in 1986.” — BAP, GMA News turmoil following the snap elections, the Marcos military brought down the Ra- dio Veritas transmitter in Bulacan prov- ince, just north of metro Manila. He said he learned from rebel troops guarding PH is world’s 2nd the station’s only temporary transmitter in Quezon City that their antenna was in ( Continued from page 1 ) danger of being razed. ing to Bloomberg. Father Faraon had to decide whether Rounding up the list of 20 fastest grow- to close the station. With just little more ing economies in the world, according than a year in the priesthood, he called it to the prestigious business magazine, are “a defi ning moment” in his vocation. Nigeria, Malaysia, Peru, Thailand and He said, “I really had to make a choice the United Arab Emirates in the top ten. between being a martyr or just living it They are followed by Kazakhstan, Co- off and returning to my convent and tell- lombia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Turkey, ing everybody, ‘Well, that’s all for you. South Korea, Poland, Mexico, Ireland That’s not for me.’” and Singapore.— kickerdaily.com | But his staff said they wanted to see http://m.kickerdaily.com/ph-is-worlds- the work through. 2nd-fastest-growing-economy-in- “All of a sudden I felt there was a very, 2015-bloomberg/ Page 8 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com February 26-March 3, 2016

ArtsArts && CultureCulture LolaBasyang. 8-hour fi lm “Hele” wins Silver Bear at 66th Berlinale Screen Good News Pilipinas | MANILA, com to compete 2/26/2016 - -“Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis Talk (A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery)” in Prix Jeunesse by Lav Diaz won the Silver Bear at the By Nathan Yuson Andersen 66th Berlin International Film Festival in Read previous articles by Nathan Andersen on Intl February, amid loud cheers and a rousing his Facebook page and also in the Entertainment standing ovation at the screening of the Section of www.asianjournalusa.com LolaBasyang.com, a modern retelling 8-hour fi lm. through television and an online blog of the stories from the Pinoy classic “Mga “Hele” won the Alfred Bauer Prize, in Kuwento ni Lola Basyang” by Sev- memory of the festival head (1951 to erino Reyes, will compete in the Prix 1976), and was cited “for opening new Jeunesse International which runs from perspectives on cinematic art.” Film Review: Risen May 20 to 25 in Munich, Germany. The lone Philippine entry competed The TV5 children’s series has been against 18 other entries for the top Golden My Rating: 2 1/2 out of 4 Stars included in the TV festival’s catalogue Bear Prize. Diaz’s fi lm was the longest under the Quality in Children’s TV festival entry. Risen, a new faith-based movie intended as an unoffi cial se- Worldwide category. LolaBasyang.com The Berlin Festival jury president, Meryl qualifi ed in the Fiction (for ages 7-10) Streep, was quoted as saying, “This fi lm. quel to 2004’s The Passion of the Christ, uniquely portrays Category for its episode “Ang Plawtin This guy. He changed the molecule sys- that event’s aftermath from the perspective of a Roman military ni Periking (Periking’s Flute)” starring tem in my body.” tribune. Valeen Montenegro and Vin Abrenica. Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis is a black In the episode, Periking, portrayed by and white fi lm adaptation of Jose Rizal’s The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fi nding and verifi cation of corpses, and Vin Abrenica, tries to win the heart of novel El Filibusterismo which follows the foundational doctrine of Christianity and the interrogation of suspects (including his loved one by playing on a magic events of the 1896 Philippine Revolu- one of the most signifi cant turning points Joseph of Arimathea, Mary Magdalene, fl ute. tion. The 8-hour long fi lm tackles the in history. Risen, a new faith-based and the disciple Bartholomew). Unfortu- The TV show is led by multi-awarded search for the body of Andres Bonifacio, ary movement against Spain. The fi lm Assunta De Rossi, Hazel Orencio, and movie intended as an unoffi cial sequel nately, those moments don’t achieve the veteran actress Boots Anson Roa-Rodri- the founder of the Philippine revolution- stars John Lloyd Cruz, Piolo Pascual, Ronnie Lazaro. to 2004’s The Passion of the Christ, intensity and cleverness that characterize go, who plays the role of techie blogger uniquely portrays that event’s after- terrifi c mystery productions (such as the Lola B, who tells value-laden stories math from the perspective of a Roman BBC TV series Sherlock). The fi lmmak- to her grandchildren overseas and in military tribune. After the crucifi xion ers’ merely passable exercise of imagina- the country with the use of gadgets and Philippine food, healthcare products enter of Jesus (referred to during the fi lm by tion especially shows during their third digital media. In the TV release, series his Hebrew name “Yeshua”), the Jewish act, which is sometimes a routine Christ director Perci Intalan says, “The irony is mainstream Arab market high priests of Jerusalem become con- fi lm with the incidental presence of a that, as we move forward with advances MANILA, Philippines - Philippine food (DTI) said. conveniently available in major super- cerned that his followers will try to steal Roman character. in technology, there is a bigger need to and healthcare products have penetrated “This is an opportune time for us as markets and even in small outlets called the body from its tomb and thereby fake Risen boasts a fair share of strengths look back and be reminded of our tradi- the mainstream market in the Middle East we get to see the local Arabs patron- the Bakalas (community stores),” DTI a resurrection. The prefect Pontius Pilate that help keep it in fair form. Joseph tions and our values.” and are now experiencing strong demand, izing Philippine food such as fruits, director of the export marketing bureau and the tribune Clavius grant the priests’ Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love) convinc- Celebrated bi-annually and considered the Department of Trade and Industry noodles and sauces which are now ( Continued on page 14 ) request for sealing and guarding of the ingly plays Clavius, a pagan who has as the “Oscars of children’s television”, tomb. When the body nonetheless goes long been rugged and weary on account Prix Jeunesse aims to promote quality missing three days after its burial, Pilate of the ruthless violence that his job television for young audiences, specifi - orders Clavius to recover it out of the demands him to oversee and perpetrate. cally for 2 to 15 year olds, worldwide. fearful and worried that the Marcoses the straight and righteous path,” Aquino awareness that word of a risen Messiah More importantly, Fiennes’s acting LolaBasyang.com competes among 400 would return to power because they said. may inspire an uprising. The protago- compensates for defi ciencies in the script Noy: Stop themselves had seen the blatant cheat- The President said he could only shake entries from 60 countries. A pre-selec- ( Continued from page 7 ) nist’s ensuing search and investigation as far as pulling off the character’s radi- tion committee, which consists of jurors ing to favor the dictator during that his head in disappointment whenever he eventually bring him face-to-face with cal change in worldview. The movie’s across the globe, chose the fi nalists by ing his father’s rule. time. was told Marcos’ time was the golden the staggering truth. other notable performance belongs to using similar criteria used in the fi nal The President argued that if the senator He said the abuses could have con- age of the Philippines. Director Kevin Reynolds and screen- Cliff Curtis, who attractively radiates competition. was clueless about what his family had tinued had the people not mustered the “Perhaps they were golden days for writer Paul Aiello envisioned Risen with grace, understanding, and content- done, “how can we be confi dent that he courage to stand up. him, who – after completing two terms to essentially be a detective story or ment in the role of Jesus despite having will not repeat the same?” “We were able to unite as one people, as president, which is equivalent to eight mystery thriller masquerading as a bibli- rather limited dialogue. The authentic “All I can say is, thank you, because you and by the grace of God, we toppled years – created a way to cling to power,” cal period piece. Their aim is apparent atmosphere displayed in The Passion of Ben-Hur, Chariots of Fire, Babette’s have at least been honest in showing us the dictatorship without resorting to a he maintained. right from the start with the framing the Christ is recalled by the art direction, Feast, The Passion, and Amazing Grace. that you are ready to emulate your father,” bloody civil revolution,” the President There had also been stories of business- device of a journey-trodden Clavius the costumes, and the shooting locations Artistic concerns aside, Christians might Aquino said. said. men not wanting their ventures to grow resting at an inn and refl ecting on his in Spain and Malta that nicely substi- be disappointed that Risen doesn’t “Do not mistake me: this is not about the He added that if the surveys were to for fear of getting noticed by the dictator recent experiences through fl ashbacks. tute for Jerusalem, Judea, and Galilee. actually present the gospel; neither the Aquinos versus the Marcoses; it is clear to be believed, the son of the dictator was and forced to share earnings with him The hunt adheres to genre conventions Lorenzo Senatore’s cinematography need to follow Jesus as Lord and Savior me that this is about right versus wrong,” gaining success in winning support- and his cronies, Aquino said. like inspection of the “crime scene”, the (which effectively captures arid and nor the problem of human deprav- he added. ers and sympathizers. This could also ‘Golden age’ of turmoil rocky landscapes) and Roque Baños’s ity are ever addressed. However, the Puzzled mean the people have forgotten “what And if it’s any golden age at all, the music (which often has a Middle Eastern fi lm is a shameless affi rmation of the In some of his trips abroad, Aquino we once said – enough is enough.” martial law era was a golden age of Criminal history fl avor) further contribute to the vivid Resurrection and will be more reward- admitted having diffi culty answering The President also said it was not sur- rising national debt, brain drain, com- ( Continued from page 2 ) impression of time and place. ing for viewers who can recognize the queries on whether the Marcoses were prising that those who benefi ted during munist insurgency and violence in All that I have mentioned adds up for still in power. the dictatorship would continue to say Mindanao, he added. als to remain in the U.S. and apply for a occasional incorporation of Scriptural me to conclude that Risen isn’t poorly quotes and events “Every time I leave the country, I tend to that Filipinos did not get anywhere When Marcos began his time in offi ce work authorization document. done but defi nitely could have accom- get asked: ‘Is it true that the Marcoses are since EDSA. in 1965, Aquino said the national gov- A key element to qualify for deferred plished more with its intriguing concept. still in power?’ I have to admit, it is very “They want us to believe that we had ernment owed P2.4 billion and by the action is that an individual “must not In contrast with the likes of God’s Not Download the diffi cult to explain. To this day, it is still a better life under Mr. Marcos – since, end of 1985, national debt had grown to have been convicted of a felony, a sig- Dead and War Room, it avoids be- Asian Journal painful to think that a Filipino had the gall anyway, that was the promise forcibly P192.2 billion. nifi cant misdemeanor, or three or more ing a heavy-handed message platform to infl ict such abuse on his countrymen, sold by the dictator. But where did his “And because this money did not go non-signifi cant misdemeanors, and not and instead offers a solidly written and digital edition at like what Mr. Marcos did,” the President 21 years of leadership take us? Did our where it was supposed to, the payment pose a threat to public safety or national executed drama. At the same time, the www.scribd.com/ said. country not turn into the ‘Sick Man of this debt burdens us to this day,” he security.” For example, a conviction for fl aws exclude it from the league of Citing a report, Aquino said the 1986 asianjournal of Asia?’ Indeed, they are trying to ( Continued on page 12 ) a felony, “signifi cant misdemeanor,” or high-quality faith-based movies such as Commission on Elections tabulators were smother all that we have achieved on “multiple misdemeanors” will automati- cally bar eligibility for DACA unless the Applicant is able to show “exceptional was aghast, but realized he was jok- Tidbits from this book your How did Amalia Fuentes get her circumstances.” Now Available: ing. She hit him on the shoulder. He inquiring mind wants to know: last name? knew the ice was broken. – Chapter Get all the answers in this book, What counts as a conviction for a 2 : Movie Star How many children does Tessie “Balik Tanaw: felony? A felony is a federal, state Books by Asian Journal San Diego Agana have? The Filipino Movie Stars or local offense that carries a potential (Continued from page 1) Who are the two movie star cousins of Yesteryears”! Tula ng of Robert Arevalo? sentence of more than one year. Complicated Whose autograph of a famous come- What counts as a conviction for a Promised dian Perla Bautista sought that led her “Betel Nuts & Other Stories” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. signifi cant misdemeanor? A “sig- Entertaining and easy-to-read short stories inspired by a Betel Nuts & Other Stories mga Piling to become a movie star? Filipino’s experience in growing up in the Philippines. SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Affairs Excerpts from the book What physical attributes did Bernard nifi cant misdemeanor” is a federal, state, One day, however, theLand duckling went inside an opening under the house. Borobot waited for it to come out but it did not. He kept waiting even when Bonnie have that made him a top it got dark, but there was no sign of the duckling. When his father came by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. or local criminal offense punishable by home that evening, he told him about his missing duckling. His dad took a flashlight and pointed it toward the opening. He inserted a long stick inside Katatawanan sprinter in college? and tried toby stir it. SimeonThey could hear some G.squealing Silverio, but no quacking. Finally, Jr. his dad told him the bad news: “The rats have eaten your duckling.” Borobot Who is the other movie star brother imprisonment of one year or less, but cried and cried for a very long time. – from Chapter 2 – Childhood Tales The colorful and incredible story If there is a person that can aptly be called “the son of a bitch”, which in By Joe Cabrera of Robert Campos? more than fi ve days and is an offense of Pilipino,The is synonymous inspirational to the phrase, “the son of a whore” and (“anak ngdiffi puta”), it cult of a Filipino American’s compli- would be Tikboy. Tikboy was one of Eric’s playmates on Platerias Street where Who was the Manila couturier that Ericjourney lived with his family ofon the twosecond floor Filipino of his father’s printing cousinsbusiness Excerpts from the book domestic violence; certain crimes involv- in Manila in 1957. Tikboy’s mother, Purita, worked as a prostitute in a brothel cated affairs. marryingacross the street from Eric’s U.S. house. – fromNavy Chapter 6 - Justpersonnel Like Any Mother for Mayrong isang tao, ito’y “impresa- was instrumental in making Charlie From where he sat, he could tell Juanita had just bathed. Her hair was still damp Davao a movie star? ing a controlled substances (distribution and the fragrant scent of her cheap bath soap wafted through the air. She hardly no- migrationticed him as she was minding andher own business. fi nancial While he pretended topurposes. be concen- rio” trating on his reading, he would occasionally take a sneak peak at her, feasting his Who was the top actor Myrna Del- or traffi cking of controlled substances); Aseyes aon allpiece of her seductive beauty.of Forthe a hot-blooded Filipino-American fourteen-year-old, she was not Na ang hanap buhay, maglabas ng just an object of curiosity. – from Chapter 9 – Fragrant Scent of Bath Soap And All “Philippine Homecoming & Other Memories”

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. gado had an affair with that produced An entertaining and easy-to-read account of a Filipino experience,By the time they reached this Platerias Street, story everything alsowas quiet. Thereapplies was to American’s homecoming to the Philippines and the SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. floor show burglary; driving under the infl uence of hardly a soul in sight; it was ten minutes past midnight. Narding frantically ran a love child? interesting memories it triggered. Philippine Homecoming inside the brothel in search of Clarita, but he was told the Chinese took her just ten minutes before.the He ran lives outside towards of P. Paterno all Street. people. Finding no speed- Minsa’y nag-advertise, ng bihirang alcohol or drugs; or any other misde- ing taxi, he ran back towards Carriedo Street, turned right towards Rizal Avenue, Excerpts from the book Who was the legendary actor who Seeing the PhilippinesETEL for the first time after many yearsUTS would give any former hoping the taxi holding Clarita had broken down. Finally, a loud, agonizing cry was B N heard all over in that quiet neighborhood of Quiapo. – from Chapter 11 – True Love resident a “culture shock.” The roads, which looked to be wider before, appeared akto gave Dolphy his first break in the meanor for which the person received a narrow. The buildings and the streets, which were dilapidated and dirty before, Everyone wasExcerpts looking up at the top offrom an electric post,the where book sparks of looked more dilapidated and dirty now. – Chapter 2 – Balikbayan Culture Shock Na naiba naman, diyan sa ordi- light shone bright against the dark of the night. When the firemen trained the All of a sudden, the small kids& from before were now grown up. Their movies? spotlight to the top of the post, they saw faces had changed, yet somehow looked familiar. Some of his relatives jail sentence of more than 90 days. “Youa body of a man must lying on a wood join across the U.S. Navy so we who lived in a compound beside them had already died. Gone forever dur- the post. It was Fred, the drunkard pimp. ing a span of just ten years were his maternal grandmother, three uncles, nario canWithout live anybody abroad,”noticing, he woke from Isabel often told her two aunties and two cousins. – Chapter 3 – Like A Video Tape Experience deep slumber and this time, success- OTheir vehicleTHER moved towards theS manTORIES and again they asked: “Boss, May isang dumating, nag-prisinta What counts as a conviction for mul- fully climbed the top of the post. He alam mo ba ang bahay ni Maning Bakla (Boss, do you know the resi- boyfriendwas electrocuted while Lando celebrating his as they walked in the dence of Maning, the homosexual?)?” The man looked serious and glumly To order a copy, send $13.95 (mailing cost included) to Asian feat. – from Chapter 15 – A Day In The said: “Yes, I am Maning, what do you want?” They were embarrassed tiple misdemeanors? “Multiple park,Life Of The weaving People Of Platerias Streetdreams for their future as they were sure that Maning did not appreciate the unsavory nick- name. – Chapter 6 – Maning Bakla And the Duty Free Shops In Manila Journal San Diego. 550 East 8th Street, Suite 6, National City, There was a full moon above, and they could see its reflections on the water as misdemeanors” are three or more non- together. He would just shrug his the waves slapped on the sand. They could feel the cool breeze kiss their face, the “the warmson water wetof their a feet. whore” On that cold December (“anak evening in Maryland ng Beach puta”), Re- CA 91950 Tel. (619) 474-0588 shoulders in response. – from Chapter sort in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines, they wanted to freeze time and enjoy every it wouldmoment of their be stay – ChapterTikboy. 10 – Nasugbu MarketTikboy Place And The was IUD BBQ one signifi cant misdemeanors not occurring Manila Mayor Antonio Villegas proved to be an innovative mayor; for 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat example, he introduced the free elementary and high school education in of Eric’sthe city, the playmatesfirst of its kind in the country. on He wasPlaterias also a poet in the ver-Street on the same day and not arising from the nacular; at every opportunity, he would recite or talk in the form of a poem Simeon G. Silverio Jr. For more information, e-mail [email protected] wherehe himself Eric composed. Inlived answer to his critics,with he once said:his “Marami family ang nagtatanong kung bakit ako tumutula, bakit, ang tula ba ay masama (Many are asking why I am reciting a poem, why, is a poem bad)?” Chapter 17 To order copies through the Internet, go to amazon.com, go to same act or scheme of misconduct. For on the– When “Gatpuno”second Villegas warmedfl oor his “Salumpuwit” of his at Maharnilad father’s “Promised Land” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Their playmates from the barrio were cautious and made a sign of PROMISED LAND, the inspirational and difficult journey of two printingthe cross when business passing ant hills, which in they Manila would call “nuno sain punso 1957.”. “books”, go to “advance search” and type name of author, SIMEON this purpose, a misdemeanorFilipino cousins marrying is aU.S. federal, Navy personnel for migration They would reverently say, “Makikiraan, po (Please allow us to pass!)!” and financial purposes. As a piece of the Filipino-American SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Chapter 31 - Nuno Sa Punso And Other Weird Provincial Experiences experience, this story also applies to the lives of all people. Promised Land Tikboy’sThe boys, usuallymother, five at a time, would Purita, line up and march worked without their pants as a PHILIPPINE SILVERIO, and follow instructions. towards the rice fields at the back of the house. They would pass by a guava state, or local criminal offenseExcerpts punish- from the book “You must join the U.S. Navy so we can live abroad,” Isabel of- prostitutetree, pull out several in leaves a brothel and wash across the street ten told her boyfriend Lando as they walked in the park, weav- them in the artesian well. Once in the able by imprisonment ingof dreams one for their futureyear together. Heor would less, just shrug his shoul- field, the quack doctor would hammer froma stake Eric’s into the ground house. made of a – from Chapter OMECOMING’S ders in response. – from Chapter 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat H branch of a guava tree with the other To order by mail, fi ll out The clash of two cultures, Filipino and Mexican, had taken its toll. He 6 - Justend bent towardsLike the boy. Any – Chapter Mother but more than fi ve days.grew weary of the enchiladas, tacos, burritos and other Mexican dishes 34 - Circumcision: Why Do Some she prepared repeatedly. He longed for the Filipino dishes from his na- Boys Walk Bow-Legged During CHERISHED MEMORIES Mail Order Form tive land that he would always eat as a child. Teresa would not let him Summertime In The Province? What about Juvenile cookDelinquency his favorite adobo and tuyo (dried fish) due to their stinking up the house. When he brought her to the Philippines, Teresa refused to stay and sleep in their house in the barrio. “It is hot and there are liz- (Check quantities in space before book title) Adjudications? Juvenileards on the ceiling,” sheDelinquen- complained. – from Chapter 3 - Trophy Wife “Let me make this clear with you again,” Ditas once told Romy when Philippine he accosted her while tipsy from drinking with friends nearby. “I will cy is an act that wouldnever have marry you even been if you are the a last crimeman on earth.” The friends laughed hard and Romy retreated in shame. The next day he left town Excerpts from the book: ____ Promised Land by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. and she didn’t hear from him until she received a letter from the United States Naval Base in San Diego from her jilted suitor, now a mem- if it were committed byber of anthe U.S. adult.Navy. – from Chapter 5 - The Last Man On Earth How did you know Richard?” she

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Homecoming’s One evening, when Romy and his friends were drinking in the house, Ditas asked. Danny was fast to the draw. “I ____ Betel Nuts and Other Stories by Simeon G. Sil- Juvenile delinquencyshowed adjudication Andy the photo of Isabel. “Check her out, var- Andy,” she told him. “She’s looking for a boyfriend here in America.” “No way,” Andy replied. “I know what she’s up to. She will just marry and leave me once she gets her green card.” produced his shows there,” he lied. verio, Jr. “But she’s very pretty,” Romy told his friend. “With your looks, you can never ies from state to state. haveHowever, a wife as beautiful as her.” – underfrom Chapter 8 – Pretty Girl’s Photo Cherished He could see Menchie, the movie baga “Is this your first time riding an PROMISED airplane?” her seatmate, a wom- star, was impressed. “And I can also Ang mga ibon daw, kanyang na- Federal Law, a dispositionan in her fifties, of asked juvenileIsabel. ____ Philippine Homecoming’s Cherished Memories “How did you know?” “Because produce your show,” he continued the you’re holding your bag tightly Memories gagaya delinquency is defi nedand youas look scared.a fi And also,nding made – by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. that huge envelope in plastic bag charade. She was pleased. “Do you contains the x-ray film carried Kay daling gawin niya, ang sabi sa by a juvenile court of bya first violation time immigrants.” Isabel of law AND sheepishly smiled. – from Chap- L think people will pay just to watch ter 12 – Land of Milk and Honey kanya ____ Complicated Affairs by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. committed by a person prior to his or her by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. me? “Why, are we going to charge Marami na ko nyan, alis ka na muna 18th birthday. The Board of Immigra- them?” he asked instead. Menchie Magre-reklamo pa, itong tao sana An entertaining and easy-to-read ______Total number of books tion Appeals has ruled that “to deter- Nguni’t itong boss, medyo napika pa Times $13.95 each (mailing cost included) account of a Filipino American’s Kaya’t itong tao, kagyat umalis na mine whether state juvenile proceed- homecoming“Complicated to Affairs” the By SimeonPhilippines G. Silverio, Jr. and “Betel Nuts The colorful and incredible story of a Filipino American’s complicated affairs. Sa bintana’ng daan, lumipad pag- Excerpts from the book: Complicated Affairs SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. ing results in a criminal conviction or the interestingHow did you know Richard?” memoriesshe asked. Danny was fast to itthe draw.trig- “I ______Total Cost produced his shows there,” he lied. He could see Menchie, the movie star, was impressed. “And I can also produce your show,” he continued the charade. She daka was pleased. “Do you think peoplegered. will pay just to watch me? “Why, are we going to civil delinquency adjudication, [it] will & Other charge them?” he asked instead. Menchie was aghast, but realized he was joking. HEEEEHAAWWWW!!! She hit him on the shoulder. He knew the ice was broken. – Chapter 2 : Movie Star “So how are you doing?” Danny was pleased to hear from Juanita. “I am okay, how about you?” “So-so,” he replied. “I’ve missed you,” his playboy persona took Fill out form below and send it together with check pay- compare the judgment in question with over again. “Really?” she asked. “I have something to tell you.” “What? “ Danny was rejuvenated.Excerpts He had not dated from for a while andthe was eager book to do so. He saw an opportunity with Juanita. “I just gave birth to a baby girl.” “Congratulations,” ment payable to: Asian Journal San Diego, 550 East 8th adjudications under the Federal Juvenile Stories” Danny said. “Are you sexy again?” He was hoping to renew their relationship Balik Tanaw: but was unsure about it since she was with her husband. Juanita did not answer his question; instead, she said, “And it’s yours.” – Chapter 3 :Another Child Street, # 6, National City, CA 91950 Seeing“This is Mindy,”the Diaz introducedPhilippines a pretty twenty-five year old girl tofor him when the Delinquency Act (FJDA).” he arrived at the dock. “She’s Digna’s sister.” Mindy shyly extended her right hand COMPLICATED by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. which Danny shook. He noticed that Digna was teasing her sister, as though there fi rst timewas a pre-arranged after plan between many Diaz and the two girlsyears unbeknownst to him.would Later on, during the course of the fishing trip, he discovered the plan: Digna wanted The Filipino Each Application is assessed on a Danny to hook up with her sister. “Marry my sister,” Digna told him as they ate give anylunch aboard former the boat in the middle resident of the bay. “So she can migrate a “culture to America.” AFFAIRS Full Name: ______She knew Danny was a divorced American citizen. – Chapter 5: Gone Fishin’ Entertaining and easy-to-read Danny called up his friend Pepito and asked for ideas on how to best help case-by-case basis to determine whether, shock.”Kate. Pepito The was the brother roads, of his comedian friend,which Elvis, one of the toplooked enter- short stories inspired by a Filipino’s tainers in the Philippines at that time. “Jackpot ka, pare (You’ve got a jackpot, Simeon G. Silverio Jr. to be friend),”wider Pepito told Danny.before, “She is a gold mine.” appeared “What do you mean?” “We nar- Movie Stars under particular circumstances, a favor- can set her up with rich Chinese men playing at the casinos and charge them experience in growing up in the at least 50,000 pesos to spend the night with her. I am sure many of them Address: ______row. Thewould be willingbuildings to spend that much just toand be with a beautifulthe white streets, girl like Kate. We will get our commission afterwards.” – Chapter 8 : Leading Lady able exercise of prosecutorial discretion Philippines. After Danny gave him her name, the clerk spent a few minutes in the com- whichputer. were “That’s it,” the clerkdilapidated said afterwards. “She has pension dueand her, and youdirty of Yesteryears are entitled to it!” Danny was surprised. He didn’t expect this bounty. “How much do you think you will get?” the clerk asked him. Danny was hesitant to give him City: ______will be granted to an Applicant. So, an before,an amount. looked He was happy to get $100more a dilapidated Excerpts from the book month. That would go a long way espe- and dirtycially if one wasnow. living in the Philippines. – Chapter 2 – Ba- by Dr. Romy Protacio expunged conviction and juvenile con- “One hundred dollars,” he answered. “That’s way too low, make it higher.” likbayan“Three hundred?” Culture “Way too low.” “Five Shock hundred?” “Still very low.” “How much?” State: ______Zip: ______victions will not automatically disqualify he finally asked. “Try fourteen hundred If there is a person that can aptly be dollars.” He could not believe what called “the son of a bitch”, which in he heard. – Chapter 9 : Windfall Lives and Loves of the Filipino an applicant. However, if you are a Movie Stars of Yesteryears juvenile but was tried and convicted as Pilipino, is synonymous to the phrase, ( Continued on page 9 ) February 26-March 3, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 LifestyleLifestyle Amid reports of burning of Nike shoes, Pacquiao American Family tells supporters: Don’t be mad Association In the midst of the controversy regard- ‘wag kayo magtanim ng galit. Instead, Pacquiao. ing his comments on same-sex mar- pray for them. ‘Wag ‘yung anger pairalin Nike axed its contract with Pacquiao Update: NASA riage, boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. niyo sa puso niyo. Instead, as Christian, after the latter said in an interview that Manny Pacquiao appealed to his fans love them,” he said. those engaging in sex with the same now approves and friends not to get mad but to turn A viral video in the past few days gender are worse than animals. to prayer, a report on Unang Balita on showed some of the boxing champ’s Pacquiao apologized later on for the Monday said. supporters burning Nike shoes after comments, and said he respects Nike’s use of 'Jesus' in “Maraming nagsunog ng Nike. Sabi ko, the global brand cut off its ties with decision. On Sunday, Pacquiao took a break latest newsletter from training in the gym in General San- Wednesday, February 24, 2016 But the survey also found that nearly tos City and went to church instead with half of Filipinos expect the elections to Commitment is the Key 39% of Pinoys his wife Jinkee, and daughters Princess Dear Friend, ( Continued from page 1 ) be “clean” and the results “credible” and Queenie. with the use of the automated counting Pacquiao said he draws strength from followed by attempts to change system. In June, 2015, members of Johnson hat will make you Olympic athletes use it. For instance, God in the midst of the controversy. Space Center's Praise and Worship club a skier sees winning in advance. She the actual vote count and the The survey found 48 percent of respon- His prayer is for a change in the hearts rise to the top and dents agreed with the statement “the said attorneys for NASA's legal depart- sees herself making a perfect run down presence of fl ying voters at 32 of those persecuting him. ment told them they could not use the stay there? Is it the slope, superbly negotiating all the percent and 31 percent, respec- May 2016 elections will be clean and the Disqualifi cation results credible because the counting of name Jesus in announcements appear- W curves. Pacquiao said he is not affected by ing in the space agency's newsletters. talent, training and determi- tively. votes is automated.” Create a safety net. It’s much easier to the threat of disqualifi cation from the The club's leadership was also told that nation? Is it attitude, enthu- Other forms of cheating cited by the Fifteen percent of the respondents did senatorial race due to his upcoming fi ght walk a tightrope if there’s a safety net respondents were hoarding of votes and "NASA would be censoring all future underneath. For example, if you are not agree that the elections would be with Timothy Bradley. siasm, and persistence? Is it the replacement of ballots inserted in the clean, while 36 percent were ambivalent club announcements that featured the in the real estate business and you are “Sinusunod naman natin ‘yung batas. name, 'Jesus'." vision, charisma, and confi - PCOS machines, at 25 percent and 24 on the matter. ‘Yung boxing naman matagal na nating going to make a selling or listing pre- percent, respectively. Consequently, until the AFA Action dence? The real winners in sentation, anticipate all the objections ginawa. Ito, hindi pansarili lamang Alert in February, 2016, the name Eighteen percent cited harassment of Political dynasty kundi para sa ating bansa. Lahat karan- business – and in life – have and answer them in advance. voters and election offi cers while 16 per- "Jesus" was conspicuously absent from Be good to yourself. Motivate your- galan natin ito. Dapat masaya tayo lahat cent cited stealing of PCOS machines. Public opinion regarding electoral the Johnson Space Center newsletters all these and more. self through a long and hard project dahil makikilala na naman ang Pilipi- containing announcements from the Fewer than one percent cited blackouts support or non-support for politicians nas,” he said. The real winner has Commit- by dividing it into steps and rewarding as a form of cheating that may occur. Praise and Worship Club. ment! yourself after each one. Increase the belonging to political dynasties is split “I’m not bothered. That’s the world. three ways, according to the survey. Immediately after AFA launched an Ac- value of the reward as the going gets Jesus lives in me so I’m always happy,” tion Alert, "NASA censors 'Jesus' from Famous 19th century German philoso- tough. For example, after a success- The poll found that 34 percent of Fili- he said. —KG, GMA News pinos said they don’t see anything wrong newsletter," NASA responded. It would pher, poet and novelist Johann Wolfgang ful listing or selling presentation, give Most talked about not deny our claims, but simply stated it von Goethe said: “Until one is commit- yourself a treat at the movies. When with electing candidates who belong to ( Continued from page 1 ) political dynasties. "does not prohibit the use of any specifi c ted, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw you close escrow, give yourself a week- religious names in employee newsletters back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning end in Vegas. But don’t blow all your conversation about politics. It’s a place for Thirty-two percent of them, however, Bernie Sanders have a contrary opinion, and 34 percent or other internal communications." all acts of initiative and creation, there is commission away. citizens to learn about candidates, for friends ( Continued from page 6 ) You can see the club's newsletter an- to debate political issues, and for candidates were undecided on the matter. one elementary truth – that the moment Surround yourself with successful number at least 750,000 small contribu- nouncements and timetable here. positive people. Success is contagious, to reach voters,” said Elizabeth Hernandez, Fifty percent of respondents in Metro one commits oneself, then Providence Facebook’s Head of APAC Public Policy. tors. Sanders raised $19,406,175 from This week, NASA, sent a copy of its moves too. 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Father Paul Scalia, son of US Supreme to the mercy of God. Court Justice Antonin Scalia, leads Scripture says Jesus Christ is the same the funeral Mass for his father at the yesterday today and forever. And that Basilica of the National Shrine of the sets a good course for our thoughts and Immaculate Conception in Washington, our prayers here today. In effect, we DC, on February 20, 2016. look in three directions. To yesterday, in thanksgiving. To today, in petition. And Feb. 28, Third Sun. of Lent The following is a transcript of the into eternity, with hope. homily by Rev. Paul Scalia, the son of We look to Jesus Christ yesterday, that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, is, to the past, in thanksgiving for the Dapat (2) at the funeral Mass for his father at the blessings God bestowed upon Dad. In Man Is Proof of God’s Love Basilica of the National Shrine of the the past week, many have recounted hindi ka lamang dapat na tumutulong, Immaculate Conception. what Dad did for them. But here today, dapat din naman ika’y sumusulong Joke of the week: George W. Bush was followers to always be vigilant and we recount what God did for Dad, how stranded at an airport while he was out guard against presuming that one is al- Your Eminence Cardinal Wuerl, Your he blessed him. hindi mo lamang dapat na nakikita, on the campaign trail. In the lounge, he ready saved. There is always a need for Excellencies, Archbishop Viganò, Bish- We give thanks fi rst of all for the aton- dapat ay iyo ring itong nadarama spotted an old man sitting all by him- a continuing repentance and vigilance op Loverde, Bishop Higgins, my brother ing death and life-giving resurrection self, who looked awfully familiar. to be faithful to God. priests, deacons, distinguished guests, of Jesus Christ. Our Lord died and rose So George W. approached the old man dear friends and faithful gathered: not only for all of us, but also for each hindi mo lamang ‘to dapat binabasa, and said “Excuse me, sir, but aren’t Refl ection: “I am who I am.” There is On behalf of our mother and the entire of us. And at this time we look to that you Moses?” The old man looked at no other way to talk about the Christian dapat mo rin itong ipinakikita him, got up, and walked away. George God than to acknowledge that he is Scalia family, I want to thank you for yesterday of his death and resurrection, W. thought that was rather odd, but existence itself. He is also the ground your presence here, for your many and we give thanks that he died and rose hindi ka lamang dapat na tumatanggap, decided he mustn’t have been Moses, of our existence or of being, the God words of consolation, and even more for Dad. dapat kang din na palaging nagbabayad after all. A little while later, George “who causes to be what comes into for the many prayers and Masses you Further, we give thanks that Jesus W. saw the same man in the restroom, existence.” He is not an abstract philo- have offered at the death of our father, brought him to new life in baptism, and couldn’t overcome the feeling sophical reality, but a personal God Antonin Scalia. nourished him with the Eucharist, and hindi ka lamang dapat na nagpapayo, that he knew this man’s name was who shares his existence with man by In particular I thank Cardinal Wuerl, healed him in the confessional. Moses. “Excuse me, sir, ‘‘m sorry to creating him and his world. It is God fi rst for reaching out so quickly and so We give thanks that Jesus bestowed dapat din naman ikaw ay nagbabago bother you again, but are you sure who has called us out of nothing, just graciously to console our mother. It was upon him 55 years of marriage to the hindi ka lang nagpapalakas ng loob, your name is not Moses?” But the as he had taken the initiative to call a consolation to her and therefore to us woman he loved, a woman who could old man just walked away. When the Moses to approach him in the burning as well. Thank you also for allowing us match him at every step, and even hold dapat inspirasyon din ang iyong dulot airline fi nally called the passengers bush. God has diffused himself and in to have this parish funeral Mass here him accountable. to board the plane, George W. sees doing so he has created man according in this basilica dedicated to Our Lady. God blessed Dad with a deep Catholic hindi ka lamang dapat na nagbabago, the man yet again, and decides to try to his image. This diffusion happened What a great privilege and consolation faith: The conviction that Christ’s pres- one more time: ‘I’m so sorry to keep fi rst in creation and ultimately oc- that we were able to bring our father ence and power continue in the world dapat husay mo ay pinag-iibayo bothering you, but I can’t tell you how curred in the Incarnation of Jesus who through the holy doors and for him gain today through His body, the Church. hindi mo lamang basta iniaabot much you look like my friend Moses: assumed our human nature and made the indulgence promised to those who He loved the clarity and coherence of are you SURE you’re not Moses?” visible the Invisible God. By his death enter in faith. the church’s teachings. He treasured dapat ay pilitin mong ito’y maarok The old man heaved a sigh, and said, and resurrection Jesus completely I thank Bishop Loverde, the bishop of the church’s ceremonies, especially “Yes, my name is Moses, but the last manifests God’s diffusion. “In times our diocese of Arlington, a bishop our the beauty of her ancient worship. He time I spoke to a Bush, I was sent into past, God spoke in partial and various hindi ka lamang dapat na tumutubo, the wilderness for 40 years. So please ways to our ancestors through the father liked and respected a great deal. trusted the power of her sacraments as leave me alone!” prophets; in these last days, he spoke to Thank you, Bishop Loverde, for your the means of salvation as Christ working dapat may bulaklak kaming nasasamyo us through a son whom he made heir of prompt visit to our mother, for your within him for his salvation. hindi ka lamang dapat na nangangarap, Scriptures: First Reading: Exodus 3: all things and through whom he created words of consolation, for your prayers. Although one time, one Saturday after- 1-8; 13-15. The fi rst reading lays down the universe” (Hebrews 1: 1-2). The family will depart for the private noon, he did scold me for having heard dapat ay kumilos ka’t maging maagap. the groundwork for all today’s read- burial immediately after Mass and will confessions that afternoon, that same ings: God’s name is revealed to Moses: Our existence or coming into being not have time to visit, so I want to ex- day. And I hope that it’s some source “I am who I am.” The God of our is God’s gift to us, however, what we press our thanks at this time so that you of consolation, if there are any lawyers But more important to us — and to him heaven. We are here, then, to lend our ancestors in the faith is not an abstract make of our existence and how we all know our profound appreciation and present, that the Roman collar was not a — is that he was Dad. He was the father prayers to that perfecting, to that fi nal reality, but One who “who causes to be live it is our gift to God. God delivered thanks. You will notice in the program shield against his criticism. that God gave us for the great adventure work of God’s grace, in freeing Dad what comes into existence.” He is the the Hebrew people from their Egyp- mention of a memorial that will be held The issue that evening was not that I of family life. Sure he forgot our names from every encumbrance of sin. God the Creator who mixes with his tian masters. However, they did not on March 1st. We hope to see many of had been hearing confessions, but that at times, or mixed them up, but there are But don’t take my word for it. Dad creation and is embedded in the lives of responsibly live up according to their you there. We hope the Lord will repay he had found himself in my confessional nine of us. himself, not surprisingly, had something creatures. Second Reading: 1 Corin- newly found freedom. Instead, they your great goodness to us. line, and he quickly departed it. As he He loved us, and sought to show that to say on the matter. Writing years ago thians 10: 1-6; 10-12. St. Paul tries used it to grumble against God and his We are gathered here because of one put it later, “Like heck if I’m confessing love. And sought to share the blessing to a Presbyterian minister whose funeral to emphasize the “now” and “not yet” chosen leaders, Moses and Aaron. With man. A man known personally to many to you!” of the faith he treasured. And he gave service he admired, he summarized quite situation of our earthly life. He is clear freedom comes responsibility. With of us, known only by reputation to even The feeling was mutual. us one another, to have each other for nicely the pitfalls of funerals and why he about the glory that awaits all faithful existence comes responsibility as well. more. A man loved by many, scorned by God blessed Dad, as is well known, believers after their earthly sojourn is Existence is God’s gift and a privilege, support. That’s the greatest wealth par- didn’t like eulogies. others. A man known for great contro- with a love for his country. He knew ents can bestow, and right now we are He wrote: “Even when the deceased over. That glory is already experienced live it responsibly. versy, and for great compassion. That well what a close-run thing the founding now in an imperfect way; its fi nal particularly grateful for it. was an admirable person, indeed fulfi llment, however, is the promise Hoping to fi nd a few days’ work, a man, of course, is Jesus of Nazareth. of our nation was. And he saw in that So we look to the past, to Jesus Christ especially when the deceased was an ad- of tomorrow. Yet, all should not be traveling portrait painter stopped at a It is He whom we proclaim. Jesus founding, as did the founders them- yesterday. We call to mind all of these mirable person, praise for his virtues can complacent to believe that the sacra- small town. One of his clients was the Christ, son of the father, born of the selves, a blessing, a blessing quickly lost blessings, and we give our Lord the cause us to forget that we are praying for ments automatically work to guarantee town drunk who, in spite of his dirty, Virgin Mary, crucifi ed, buried, risen, when faith is banned form the public honor and glory for them, for they are and giving thanks for God’s inexplicable one’s salvation. God helps those who unshaven face and bedraggled clothes, seated at the right hand of the Father. It square, or when we refuse to bring it His work. We look to Jesus today, in mercy to a sinner.” help themselves. There is still a need sat for his portrait with all the dignity is because of him. because of his life, there. So he understood that there is no petition, to the present moment, here and Now he would not have exempted for man’s cooperation with the grace of he could display. After the artist had la- death and resurrection that we do not confl ict between loving God and loving now, as we mourn the one we love and himself from that. We are here then, salvation. St. Augustine said, “He who bored than usual, he lifted the painting mourn as those who have no hope, but in one’s country, between one’s faith and admire, the one whose absence pains as he would want, to pray for God’s created you without your coopera- from the easel and presented it to the confi dence we commend Antonin Scalia one’s public service. Dad understood us. Today we pray for him. We pray for inexplicable mercy to a sinner. To this tion will not save you without your man. “This is isn’t me,” the astonished that the deeper he went in his Catholic the repose of his soul. We thank God sinner, Antonin Scalia. Let us not show cooperation.” God who is ever-present drunk slurred as he studied the smiling, faith, the better a citizen and public for his goodness to Dad as is right and him a false love and allow our admira- in the world is continually bestowing well-dressed man in the painting. The servant he became. God blessed him just. But we also know that although tion to deprive him of our prayers. We upon us his grace for our salvation. artist, who had looked beneath the ex- choose to live responsibly our gift of with the desire to be the country’s good dad believed, he did so imperfectly, like continue to show affection for him and But God’s grace still needs man’s free terior and seen the man’s inner beauty, existence so that we could be what God servant because he was God’s fi rst. the rest of us. He tried to love God and do good for him by praying for him: cooperation. Gospel: Luke 13: 1-9. The thoughtfully replied, “But it’s the man intends us to be. We Scalias, however, give thanks for a neighbor, but like the rest of us did so That all stain of sin be washed away, story of the Hebrew people shows that you could be.” particular blessing God bestowed. God Quotation of the week: “God is not imperfectly. that all wounds be healed, that he be in spite of what God has done for them: blessed Dad with a love for his family. He was a practicing Catholic, “practic- purifi ed of all that is not Christ. That he they were saved from starvation when By creating us, God at the same time an idea, or a defi nition that we have We have been thrilled to read and hear he fed them with manna, supplied them gives us the grace to live according to committed to memory, he is a presence ing” in the sense that he hadn’t perfected rest in peace. which we experience in our hearts.” the many words of praise and admiration it yet. Or rather, Christ was not yet per- Finally we look to Jesus forever, into with water from the rock and protected his plan. Unfortunately, many of us for him, for his intellect, his writings, his them from the burning sun, they still choose to follow our will instead of Louis Evely. fected in him. And only those in whom grumbled against him. Jesus tells his God’s. Life is full of choices. Let us speeches, his infl uence and so on. Christ is brought to perfection can enter ( Continued on page 11 )

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February 26-March 3, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 HousingHousing && RealReal EstateEstate The Metamorphosis Green buildings, redevelopment to shape future of offi ce market by Ernie Del n AS THE COUNTRY continues investors into the business district. the Makati CBD only offers 74,556 sqm, ies in the country. to capitalize on its economic vis-à-vis Bonifacio Global City, which “We’ve seen in Manila that a push Being redeveloped will offer 934,886 sqm. The Makati from the local government and support momentum, government agen- CBD also has the highest asking rental from both businesses and ordinary citi- cies and business leaders alike Some of the developments that have rate for Grade A offi ces among Metro zens can inject new life into a megacity,” are now focusing on ensuring led this trend are the Jaka Tower on Manila markets.” added McCullough. “We hope that local Read previous articles by Ernie Delfi n that cities remain livable and Ayala Avenue, which is currently be- government units would learn from the at ww.asianjournalusa.com ing converted into a strata-type offi ce Help revive a building experience of the city of Manila and sustainable. In Metro Manila, 22 building and will be renamed the Alveo start thinking about what they can do buildings in Makati and Bonifa- Financial Tower. The tower is expected He added: “Redevelopment will help to revive old and forgotten areas, create cio Global City (BGC) are either to provide 37,138 sqm of leasable space, revive a building and make it more at- new business districts, and encourage applying for the Leadership with potential rental rates of P979/sqm/ tractive to organizations or businesses locals and foreigners to visit their part of Different generations, month. The project is expected to be looking for spaces in high-demand the country.” in Energy and Environmental fully turned over by the second half of business districts like Makati. Moreover, different strokes Design (LEED) certifi cation or 2020 and will be a part of Ayala Land’s redevelopment can also increase the City Gate complex. value of surrounding properties. We see are also considered as Golden Genera- have been precertifi ed as LEED, What is their best legacy to Another building undergoing redevel- redevelopment as a way for the Makati tion in the American workplace but are with over 75 percent of these opment is Insular Life Building located CBD to stay competitive and hold its the next generation? struggling with parenting and marriage green buildings located in BGC on Ayala Avenue, which is set to reopen own against emerging CBDs such as issues. Our generation will be leading in Taguig. 19,156 sqm of premium leasable space BGC.” As one senior citizen in America the nations into the 2030’s as it started by the fourth quarter of 2016, with the now, I fi nd it very fascinating to in the last decade or so. We’re also the For KMC MAG Group managing potential rental rate pegged at P1,400/ McCullough emphasized that beyond generation that will never fully retire, study and compare the different director Michael McCullough, going sqm/month. increasing investors in Metro Manila’s and this will affect the nation’s work- living generations and their col- green is a welcome trend, one that they McCullough said: “In terms of the de- key CBDs, redevelopment can also be place, marketplace and the culture of our lective impact into the American hope would spread not just across Metro velopment pipeline from 2015 to 2018, the key to spreading growth to other cit- communities. Manila, but also in other major cities society, namely: the G.I. Gen- After our Boomers generation comes across the country. eration (born 1901 -1926) who our children’s generation, called the are sometimes called the “savior GEN X (born 1965 and 1981) A lot of McCullough said: “There are a lot of of the world” that built a nation. these GEN X children experienced being benefi ts to building or investing in green latch-key kids, growing street-smart but buildings, such as being able to provide Revered by millions, this group isolated and/or introverted. Often they a healthier workplace for employees and suffered greatly during the Great were children of divorced couples or increasing savings and cost-effi ciency. Depression, World Wars but were time-starved with dual-career par- Green buildings use 25-percent less they worked hard, prospered and ents. However, many of these children energy, allow organizations to save up have become entrepreneurial, creative, to 19 percent on operational expenses lived happily . They were con- independent and self starters. Making and have an average increase in return of sidered energetic, humble, honest up for their parents’ lack of time grow- investment of about 19.2 percent.” and excellent team players and ing up, they were eager to make mar- riage work, and “be there” for their own A lot of benefi ts community minded citizens, as children. Leading America in the 2030s they are very patriotic Americans. and 2040’s, they have great potential to According to him, “these benefi ts make be excellent leaders but still need effec- these buildings more attractive to multi- The next generation, called the Silents tive training to become good “servant” national companies, which are increas- (born 1927-1945) was America’s or people leaders”. ingly looking for spaces that will refl ect “Last Innocent Generation”. This After the GEN X comes the lst wave their own sustainability commitments.” generation went through their forma- of MILLENNIALS (born 1982 -1996 McCullough added that these benefi ts tive years during an era of extreme and still coming!) It is too soon to would also give developers the ability to conformity, but also during the postwar predict the peculiar or unique character- command higher rental rates for green happy days,enjoying peace, jobs, televi- istic of this generation, as many of them developments. sion, cars and rock ‘n roll and Playboy have not fi nished college yet. However, He said: “In this day and age, develop- Magazine! They were the drumbeats it appears that this fi rst wave of the Mil- ers can no longer look at green buildings of the civil rights movement and the lennials is a sharp departure from Gen as a premium offering. Developers need pre- feminist movement. This genera- X as they are more optimistic, idealistic, to look at green buildings as a key com- tion was loyal to the corporation and somewhat patriotic but over parented. ponent of their medium- to long-term many worked for just one employer until They are showing reverence for the strategy. They need to consider how this they retired or died! Many worked past wisdom of their elders but being suf- concept can be applied to lower-end of- normal retirement years and excelled focated with “extended adolescence” as ferings, so that multiple customer bases in their professions but struggled as they are delaying marriage and parent- will actually benefi t from sustainable effective leaders in the late 1980 to late ing. Unlike the older generations, many spaces.” McCullough elaborated: “The 2000’s. of them do not display loyalty to their recent Asia-Pacifi c Economic Coopera- Then comes my own generation, called employers and most of them will have tion Summit in Manila and the recent the Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) multiple employers during their careers Paris Climate Conference have stressed where thousands of us now are turning or employment, which will have direct the importance of businesses taking Medicare eligible at 65 years old, every signifi cant impact on their families and action to reduce the impact of climate day. This infl ux of seniors will have a their lifestyles of enjoying their lives to change. Making green buildings a norm signifi cant impact on America’s social the hilt. Many of them do not really care is an important step for the real estate security trust funds and Medicare re- for “home ownership” which was one of and construction industry and will help serves, especially considering that hun- the hallmarks of older generations , as encourage the country’s pursuit of sus- dreds of thousands among us will live home ownership to them was a fulfi ll- tainable development.” past the century mark due to advances in ment of their “American dream”. Another development that will drive medicine and healthier lifestyles! Baby The GEN X and the Millennials are the future of the offi ce market is rede- Boomers are career driven, assertive, exhibiting minimalist behaviors meaning velopment. Redevelopment involves demanding and fearless leaders. We exerting the minimum efforts but expect- upgrading older buildings, which can ing the maximum benefi ts. Compared help increase their asking prices, espe- the generations before them, many of cially for buildings located in high-de- Transcript them go to “easier” careers like hu- mand central business districts (CBDs). ( Continued from page 10 ) manities and less on math, engineering With the Makati CBDs continuing to eternity. Or better, we consider our own or business. As a whole, these younger command the highest average rental place in eternity and whether it will be generations are less entrepreneurial and rate in Metro Manila at P979/square with the Lord. Even as we pray for Dad less adventurous. They seem contented meter/month, developers in the area are to enter swiftly into eternal glory, we ( Continued on page 13 ) turning to redevelopment to revitalize should be mindful of ourselves. Every their existing properties and attract new funeral reminds us of just how thin the veil is between this world and the next, between time and eternity, between the opportunity for conversion and the mo- ment of judgment. -“No out of Pocket Expense IF you qualify” So we cannot depart here unchanged. It makes no sense to celebrate God’s goodness and mercy to Dad if we are not attentive and responsive to those reali- ties in our own lives. We must allow this encounter with eternity to change us, to turn us from sin and towards the Lord. 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Jesus himself becomes present here ROUND today under the form of bread and wine so that we can unite all our prayers of thanksgiving, sorrow and petition “Para sa mura, mabilis at tamang INCOME TAX RETURN with Christ himself as an offering to the father. And all of this with a view PREPARATION, kahit saan panig ng mundo, kaya to eternity, stretching towards heaven, where we hope one day to enjoy that perfect union with God himself and to naming gawin at i-electronic file ang inyong tax see Dad again and, with him, rejoice in the communion of saints. return.” Tumawag lang sa (619)474-7755 o mag email sa Rev. Paul Scalia is a Roman Catho- lic priest in the Diocese of Arlington, [email protected] Virginia and the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.— http:// www.usatoday.com/story/news/poli- GENERAL TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES tics/2016/02/20/transcript-rev-paul-sca- Lu G. 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“The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and especially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustina CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY

Using the rosary beads, recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one I Believe in God.

On the Our Father beads say this prayer, which was given by Our Lord to St. Faustina (1905-1938).

Eternal Father, I o er You the Body and Blood, Soul The last words of Steve Jobs - They lie still and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord 1: "What were you in for?" asked the man said rudely, "This is a private con- Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of I have come to the pinnacle of success not illusions built by fame or money, friend. versation!" the whole world. in business. like I made in my life, I cannot take "I found a horse." 4. Today, I was walking to my car In the eyes of others, my life has been them with me. On the Hail Mary beads say: "Found a horse? Nonsense! They tonight when I saw a large man walking the symbol of success. I can only take with me the memories wouldn't jug you for fi nding a horse." behind me, I hurried to open my car as However, apart from work, I have little that were strengthened by love. "Well, but you see I found him before he was approaching quickly, my door For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy joy. Finally, my wealth is simply a fact This is the true wealth that will follow on us and on the whole world. the owner lost him." wasn’t unlocking and I panicked. It was to which I am accustomed. you; will accompany you, he will give then I noticed it wasnt even my car. As In conclusion say three times: At this time, lying on the hospital bed strength and light to go ahead. 2. FATHER: "Do you know what hap- I walked away from the other car, he and remembering all my life, I real- Love can travel thousands of miles and pens to liars when they die?" walked up and unlocked the door. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, ize that all the accolades and riches of so life has no limits. Move to where you JOHNNY: "Yes, sir; they lie still." 5. Baby pigeon said: I can’t make it; have mercy on us and on the whole world. which I was once so proud, have become want to go. Strive to reach the goals you I’ll get too tired. insignifi cant with my imminent death. want to achieve. Everything is in your 3. Last week I went to the theatre. I had His mother said, Don’t worry; I’ll tie In the dark, when I look at green lights, heart and in your hands. a good seat. The play was interesting. I a piece of string to one of your legs and Building of the equipment for artifi cial respiration What is the world’s most expensive didn't enjoy it. A young man and a young the other end to mine. A Vessel for and feel the buzz of their mechanical bed? The hospital bed. woman were sitting behind me. They The baby started to cry. ( Continued from page 4 ) sounds, I can feel the breath of my ap- You, if you have money, you can hire were talking loudly. I got very angry. "I What’s wrong? said the mother. could be underways, deployments , proaching death looming over me. someone to drive your car, but you Graces can't hear a word!" I said angrily. I don’t want to be pigeon towed! frequent separations from home, marital Only now do I understand that once cannot hire someone to take your illness "It's none of your business." the young Source: funnp.com Meditation: problems, fi nancial issues, and others. you accumulate enough money for the that is killing you. rest of your life, you have to pursue Material things lost can be found. But Once, Jesus said to me, My gaze from B= Your Core Beliefs or what you objectives that are not related to wealth. one thing you can never fi nd when you what was happening was likewise this image is like My gaze from the think about the event or circumstance It should be something more important: lose: life. Noy: Stop removed. It was such incidents that cross (Diary, 326). that happens to you: For example, stories of love, art, Whatever stage of life where we are ( Continued from page 8 ) popularized the term: ‘Lutong Macoy:’ During deployment, the stress rate of dreams of my childhood. right now, at the end we will have to said. situations cooked up precisely to suit the I am offering people a vessel with submariners will go higher for some de- No, stop pursuing wealth, it can only face the day when the curtain falls. The President said many Filipinos also dictator’s tastes,” Aquino said. which they are to keep coming for pending on how they perceive this event. make a person into a twisted being, just Please treasure your family love, love left for the Middle East during martial The President said the dictator did not graces to the fountain of mercy. That When I fi rst deployed to the theater of like me. for your spouse, love for your friends... law. stop with his father, as the licenses of vessel is this image with the signature: operations during Operation Iraqi Free- God has made us one way, we can feel Treat everyone well and stay friendly The martial law period, he said, also their drivers were revoked so that they “Jesus, I trust in You” (Diary, 327). dom, it was tough leaving my wife alone the love in the heart of each of us, and with your neighbours. saw the growth of the New People’s could not work. for the fi rst time to take care of my four Army from only 60 armed members to “Even our helpers who were not even My Prayer Response: kids. However, my beliefs have always 25,000 because of the people’s disillu- employed by us anymore – like my determined my level of happiness, joy values of honor, courage and commit- Change Your Life” Dr. Gary Smalley sionment with the government. nanny and her husband, who was our Jesus, look at me from the cross, so I and peace even in the midst of diffi cult ment. It grieves my heart when a sailor wrote that wrong beliefs are the source “It was also the golden age for those driver – were apprehended so that they may trust in You even more each time I circumstance. The key to a fulfi lling my goes to a Captain Mast or Court Martial of all evils. He said,” What happens in who abused our Moro brothers and could be forced to testify against my gaze at You portrayed in Your image. I fi rst deployment was fi nding the best for making wrong choices. They know a society dominated by the prevalent sisters. Land grabbing became a trend father. The last time my nanny was want to keep coming to this image as a and truthful thoughts I thought on con- the core values, and what acts to perform belief that happiness comes from having in Mindanao, and the Marcos regime, arrested, she was six months pregnant,” vessel for graces. Keep my gaze fi xed stantly storing them up in my own heart. and refrain from but still made bad deci- all needs and wants continually met? in stead of siding with those who were Aquino said. on You. When I get discouraged during diffi cult sions. Any news report on any given day gives abused, seemed to approve of the actions The President said their gardener was times, the comforting words I read in the When we are growing up, many of us the answer—violence, murders, im- also taken by the authorities and went *Diary passages with bolded words are of the abusers,” Aquino said. scriptures, “I am always with you, to the us have life experiences that shaped morality and crimes of every imaginable While the regime could have worked home with only a few of his teeth re- Jesus speaking. Diary of St. Maria Faustina very end of the age…” (Matthew 28:20) damaging beliefs that could linger for sort. A perpetrator believes that his or maining and his faced badly bruised. Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul © 1987 for justice or passed a law to fi x the " our sufferings here on earth are not years. If we have inherited bad beliefs her happiness depends upon having a situation, “the solution they pushed for “In almost every part of our nation, Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Concep- there are stories of those who were taken tion of the B.V.M. Excerpted from Divine worth comparing to the glory that will we can start renewing our mind taking certain thing or getting a certain pleasure involved the Philippine Constabulary Mercy Minutes with Jesus: Praying Daily on be revealed to us’ (Romans 8:18)'my the beliefs we have picked up over the or avoiding a certain disagreeable situ- and the Armed Forces,” the President without warning, tortured and killed, or Jesus’ Words from the Diary of St. Faustina call to the ministry' and recognizing all years and replacing them with good ation. When this expectation is not met, said. those who disappeared, whose bodies by Rev. George W. Kosicki, CSB © 2010 theseAsian trials are just temporary gave Journal me beliefs, like living out our core values to violence can erupt. In Nazi Germany, Aquino reminded the people of the have not been found to this day,” Aquino Marian Press the strength to press on and complete my bring some of the best character. What they believe that certain people do not achievements of his administration said. First Asian Weekly Newspapermission. in Southern But how Californiaabout those who& San have Diego’s we Mostconstantly Widely think Circulated about become Asian-Filipino our deserve Newspaper to live and killed almost six in forging peace with Muslim rebels “Let me emphasize: All this happened. beliefs. (Dr. Smalley) million Jews.” Is there anyone here who can accept the 550 East 8th Street,no religious Suite 6,preference? National They City canCA start 91950 • Tel. (619) 474-0588 • Fax (619) 474-0373 through the Comprehensive Agreement reviewing and internalizing our core In his book, “Change Your Heart, on the Bangsamoro. He said the only possibility that we will return to a time C= The Consequences or feelings thing missing is a Bangsamoro Basic in which these things can happen to you, that result from what you think of the Law. or to your loved ones? A government event: that was given power by the people, Risk Program Analyst “I feel a deep sense of disappointment, If you are in a party and a friend offers because the only law that can bring forth used this very same power to abuse the you an alcoholic beverage, (this is an people,” the President said. Provide strategic direction for SANDAG’s risk program. Call (619) 699-1900 or visit www.sandag.org/jobs for justice and peace is being blocked,” he event), what does your belief and core said, pointing out that Marcos heads the information. Open Until Filled. EOE. value telling you at that moment? I Senate committee where the BBL got either accept the offer but I can’t drink stalled. He cited Minority Leader Juan and drive, or fi nd somebody to drive me Ponce Enrile’s long interpellation of the after the party. These are the only two measure in the last session day. right options. Here, you also foresee the “And is it not true that these two shame and regret that comes from being surnames were the ones who pushed for Novena to convicted of driving under the infl uence a military solution against the Moros if you don't apply your belief. during the dictatorship?” Aquino said. St. Joseph How we can help our sailors develop “To our bosses: Many of us who suf- and form good deep-seated beliefs or O Saint Joseph, whose protection is fered during martial law can understand so great, so strong, so prompt before core values so when an event or trial of the plight of our Moro brothers and life comes, he or she knows how to react the throne of God, I place in you all sisters. My family likewise confronted my interests and desires. in a positive way is a big challenge. the extreme abuses of those in power,” "You are happy as the BELIEFS you O Saint Joseph, assist me by your the President said. powerful intercession and obtain for have created in your own heart! Son’s anguish If you are not happy, you have no me from your Divine Son all spiritual On a personal note, the President said blessings through Jesus Christ, Our one to blame but yourself." --Dr. Gary his father was put in solitary confi ne- Smalley. Lord; so that having engaged here ment for seven years and seven months below your heavenly power, I may at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija for offer my thanksgiving and homage to Email: [email protected] john- being a threat to the dictatorship. [email protected] the most loving of Fathers. “They took his reading glasses so that O Saint Joseph, I never weary Cell Phone: (619-772-3324) everything he saw would be blurry. They Offi ce Phone (619-524-9826 contemplating you and Jesus asleep took his watch so that he could not mea- in your arms; I dare not approach sure the passage of time. They took his while He reposes near your heart. ring so that he could not have anything Press Him in my name and kiss His To: Zoe Lewis to remember his wife and his family SANDAG fi ne head for me, and ask Him to by. They painted his cell white, so that return the Kiss when I draw my dying From: he would forget that there was a world breath. Amen GEN SILVERIO outside those walls,” Aquino said. 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BARBER SHOP swindlers and racketeers, both Filipinos and ------Yellow has become the de facto color Japanese, had gained a foothold in the paper THE DESIRED LEGACY OF ONE of the Aquino family, and here’s why: in transactions in the consulate. Slowly, Joey GENERATION TO THE NEXT August of 1983, opposition leader Ninoy AFA Update and his staff were able to get rid of them, but Every generation seems biased WANTED BARBER Aquino (Pnoy’s father) was coming ( Continued from page 9 ) not without endangering their lives. To top it proclaiming that their generation is the back home to the Philippines after being off, there was that disastrous earthquake that “best” one over the other. For instance, Thanks to your efforts, and for stand- hit the city, killing hundreds of residents.” sent by Marcos into exile. Marcos did ing with AFA. Together, and with God's journalist Tom Brokaw wrote his Call 475.8219 or 370.6882 not want him to come back, but Ninoy “Well, at least you are safe!” book “The Greatest Generation” de- help, we are making a difference! “Thank God!” Sandra blurted. ______insisted, despite threats against his life. Please consider supporting our work It was already getting late, and Eric felt it’s scribing the G.I. generation that suffered Ninoy’s supporters here in Manila took with a donation in any amount. We are a time to move on. His family had gone ahead, the Great Depression and also fought their cue from the song “Tie a Yellow non-profi t, Christian-based organization with his youngest signaling they would go in the World World II as the “greatest” 929 Harbison Avenue, Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree” and that depends on friends like you to help inside the art gallery on the left hallway. which to many appears valid as it was National City CA 91950 proceeded to tie yellow ribbons to trees keep this ministry going. “Say hello to Joey for me,” Eric told a bitter-sweet generation. Having and posts around the Manila Interna- Sandra. “I’m sure we are going to bump into read the book, it was an interesting Thank you in advance, and may God each other again.” (between Plaza Blvd and 8th St. Next to tional Airport. After Ninoy was shot as bless you! period that helped propagate the surge he stepped off the plane’s tarmac, more “Nice seeing you,” cooed the ambassador’s in population during the Baby Boomers former site of Save-a-Lot supermarket) people started wearing or waving yellow lady. that give rise to “Make Love NOT War” Tim Wildmon, President (To be continued) items to show their solidarity with the American Family Association slogans, as well as questioning authori- Aquino family. ties and forcing the government retreat Whenever there would be demonstra- in unwinnable war like the Vietnam war. tions in Makati, the offi ces there would BOE Chariman To appreciate the contributions of this rip apart phone directories (which ( Continued from page 5 ) G.I. generation, Tom Brokaw’s book is used yellow-colored pages) and make The Ambassador’s poverty through helping people fi le their a recommended reading. confetti. ( Continued from page 2 ) tax returns and claim refundable tax To this a baby boomer writer, who the United States. credits. is born in the Philippines leaving the 6. Who’s who. During a gridiron affair staged by the Chairman Horton enhanced the BOE’s country during Marcos dictatorial re- Filipino American press in Los Angeles, educational services through his Profes- gime, growing up and infl uenced by the Key participants in the EDSA Revolu- a character sketch of the wife of the con- sional Development Training initiative. idealism of Pres. John Fitzgerald Ken- tion included: sul general, which was supposed to be His Support Our Stakeholders initiative nedy during the era of Camelot and the Fidel Ramos, Marcos’ AFP Vice-Chief funny, fell fl at. The consul general found helped assist Californians with starting, New Frontier, I dare say that our own of Staff in 1982. He went on to become it insulting; as a result, his relationship growing, and expanding their businesses generation, is much more exciting, rich president of the country in 1992. He is with the press as well as some consul- domestically and internationally. He’s and colorful. Our generation has wit- also Marcos’ second cousin. ate offi cials turned sour. To his relief, he sponsored other taxpayer-helping events nessed, caused or participated in some Juan Ponce Enrile, who was Marcos’ was transferred to a new diplomatic post including Connecting Women to Power form or the other in many milestone Defense Minister. He is currently our a few months later. A law graduate from Business Conferences, small business achievements in the last 50 years as our Senate President (currently embroiled in the Ateneo de Manila, the ambassador seminars, international trade confer- generation has matured. the PDAF scam). belonged to a family of diplomats, his ences, and nonprofi t symposiums. For instance, our generation directly or Gringo Honasan, Enrile’s aide, who lat- Also initiated under Chairman Horton’s indirectly been involved or at least witness father being a former ambassador him- in awe the ambitious attempt to conquer er led a series of coup attempts against self. He was taking up law at the Ateneo leadership was the BOE’s Centralized the administration of Corazon Aquino. Revenue Opportunity System (CROS). space, by landing man on the moon on Nov. when Eric was pursuing his masters of 20, 1969, envisioned by a young beloved He was granted amnesty by President business administrations course. One CROS will replace the BOE’s outdated computer systems with a new system U.S. president, John F. Kennedy (1917- Fidel Ramos (who became president of the law students then was a scion of 1963). The period of the sixties saw the birth after Aquino’s term) and Honasan served the owners of a transportation company that will maximize the effectiveness of of Americans fearlessly marching to fi ght as a senator for a few terms. that plied the Ilocos-Manila route. His staff operations, generate an estimated and demand for the citizens civil rights lead Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal girlfriend was a sexy movie star, who annual net increase of $200 million in by a charismatic pastor and non-violence Sin, who passed away in 2005 but not would often wait for him inside his car previously unidentifi ed revenue, and leader Martin Luther King (1919-1968) without leaving a mark as a force to be provide other effi ciencies to benefi t infl uenced and inspired by the success in the school’s parking lot. After passing of another non violence leader Mahatma reckoned with in Philippine politics. the bar, the young scion became a high California businesses. Ironically, Ninoy’s widow Cory Aquino Due to Chairman Horton’s leadership Gandhi’s (1869-1948) India’s fi ght for her government offi cial, thanks to his close independence from the British rule. Both was never at EDSA during the entire alliance and friendship with Bongbong and government-effi ciency efforts, the BOE has increased resolutions to tax non-violence leaders, unfortunately, were revolution. She was in Cebu, staging her Marcos, the son of the dictator. He and felled by assassins’ bullets that made them own rallies. his movie star girl friend gained notori- appeals, expanded customer service and heroes of their time. During our generation, ety when a Betamax videotape of them helped California taxpayers minimize many extra-ordinary strides also occurred 7 It almost felt more like a party making love was supposedly circulated the burden of taxation in California. in many facets of our lives: in the economy, than a revolution underground among curious people. The As brainchild for the Tax Recovery music and education, politics, science or girl, according to those who have alleg- and Criminal Enforcement (TRaCE) medicine. NATIONAL CITY SMOG CHECK Whole families trooped to EDSA and Task Force and author of the California Each generation is molded by the times, 1532 National City Blvd., National City CA 91950 edly seen the tape, was her usual sexy circumstances, economy or even natural camped out there. They brought food self. The guy, on the other hand, was Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licens- and shared them with the soldiers who ing Act and several other anti-crime factors such as “global warming”. Political pot-bellied and unglamorous. They had upheavals, like the Arab Spring and now were sent by Marcos. Performers like since gone their separate ways. measures, Chairman Horton has lead the way in fi ghting the underground econ- the emergence of terrorists groups like ISIS, the APO Hiking Society staged mini- Sandra Reyes belonged to a prominent decades after Osama Bin Laden’s 9-11 Twin concerts and popularized songs like family in Manila. Her family owned a omy, which deprives all Californians Towers attack, are altering the course of this “Bayan Ko,” “Handog ng Pilipino sa chain of drug stores, a pharmaceutical of revenue needed to provide necessary generation to preserve its inherited freedom. Mundo,” and “Magkaisa.” company, and a dealership of a popular public services. The legacy of one generation is their collec- European car. “I am most proud of our internship and tive response to external and internal stimuli 8. Our EDSA Revolution inspired It was a poor version of the Volkswagen mentorship program that provides wom- that cumulatively creates the succeeding other countries to undertake their Beetle and never really took off in terms of en and minorities an opportunity to work generations’ character that alters the DNA of Kenny own political reforms sales and popularity among the Filipinos. with state government and our campaign that generation. When Sandra’s sister, Margie, who modeled against poverty that has helped seniors One glaring example of such legacy is an one of the family’s company products, was and poor- to middle-class Californians example brought about by the massive infl ux 619.477.1081 Other Asian nations like Taiwan and of Vietnamese refugees to the United States South Korea were also under dicta- attending the Ateneo Law School, Eric often claim billions in tax credits and increase saw her driving a pink-colored model of the in the 1970’s, due to the Fall of Vietnam. It’s their access to state, federal, and local a historical fact that Vietnamese refugees Auto Registration Now Available resources to improve their quality of underwent tough times fi ghting for their sur- www.nationalcitysmogcheck.com life,” said Chairman Horton. vival, leaving South Vietnam on overload- For a complete list of initiatives ed boats to escape death at the hands of the House and Lot for sale in Cebu, PH launched by Chairman Horton, visit his Communists. Upon their arrival in the USA website. these “boat people” refugees worked long Contact Sherry H. * * * and hard to survive and start a new life for Work for the San Diego’s at 619-395-2272 * their families. Due to hard work labor and Re-elected in 2014, Chairman Jerome daily perseverance, many of them have be- Top Home Care Agency! or email: E. Horton is the Third District Member of come successful in the process after decades the California State Board of Equalization, of great sacrifi ce. Many of these parents, [email protected] representing more than 9.5 million residents however, in their innocent but loving desire in Ventura County and portions of Los for their children NOT to “suffer” what they Now Hiring Angeles and San Bernardino counties. He have endured are now giving their children was fi rst elected to the Board of Equaliza- the “fruits” of their blood, sweat tears. Exerienced Caregivers tion in 2010. Chairman Horton also serves And what happens to some of their as the Board of Equalization’s Property Tax children? Some (not all) of these kids have for Live-In & Hourly Shifts Committee Chairman. He is the fi rst to serve become spoiled, and soft and some are even on the Board of Equalization with more than into “gangs and drugs” probably to add more 21 years of experience at the BOE. Horton “excitement” in their boring lives, oblivious, Top Pay • Flexible Hours • Great Benefits previously served as an Assembly Member perhaps, of the sufferings of their elders. I of the California State Assembly from 2000- am sad to share that this phenomenon is now Requirements 2006. happening in Orange County (where I volun- The fi ve-member California State Board of teer as a Catholic Prison Minister) where the • 3 professional references Equalization (BOE) is a publicly elected tax largest concentration of Vietnamese people board. The BOE collects $60 billion annually outside Vietnam. The difference between the • Proof of eligibility to work in the US in taxes and fees supporting state and local Vietnamese fi rst degree immigrants’ values government services. 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personal care and health products, Supreme Court which allowed him, that. I knew that what I got into was of business matching and networking DTI said the Philippines also intends his mother and his siblings to visit the dangerous,” the President said. activities in Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi PH food, health to promote automotive parts, aviation, 1986 People senator. “We stopped their grisly wrongdoings, Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam) ( Continued from page 8 ) information technology and business ( Continued from page 6 ) “From the headquarters of the Philip- they would fi nd a way to get even. That Bahrain and United Arab Emirates. process management, and medical-relat- pine Army in Fort Bonifacio, we were is okay with me for as long as in the end Senen Perlada said. The companies include Fresh Con- He noted that though that there had ed services to the Middle East. brought to a faraway place, we do not I could say that I would leave you in a “The opportunities are ripe and it is sumer Trade and Logistics, Magic Melt been squandered opportunities after Given the current strong demand for know for sure where, and in this place, it much better place than what I found. now for the private sector to take part Foods Inc., Market Reach International, EDSA, including what he called the lost Philippine products in Middle East, Per- was dark, there was a camp, surrounded With your help, we can continue the and leverage on these opportunities Monde Nu Agri Corp., Philippine Gro- decade under the Arroyo administration, lada stressed the need for government by barb wire and bamboo splits. At the changes,” Aquino said. ahead of us in the Middle East,” Philip- cers Food Inc., Pixcel Transglobal Inc., there were still a lot of reasons to honor to safeguard the country’s interest and time I felt we were brought to a concen- About 10,000 people are expected to pine Ambassador to Riyadh Ezzedin Profood International, Psalmstre Enter- the fi rst EDSA revolution. reputation given the proliferation of fake tration camp,” the President said. take part in the 30th celebration of the Tago added. prises Inc., Willion International Trading “My father wrote an article published products from other countries claiming He said he was relieved to see his EDSA People Power today on EDSA in DTI said a Philippine delegation is and United Laboratories Inc. in the Bangkok Post that was critical of currently in the Middle East for a series Aside from fresh and processed food, to be made in the Philippines. martial law imposed during the time of father but was shocked to realize he had Ortigas in Quezon City. Mr. Marcos. Because of this article, the lost so much weight. President Aquino is expected to lead forces of the dictatorship were enraged,” “What was left to him before he faced the celebration with other ranking gov- he said. us was his underwear, two pieces of ernment offi cials, diplomats, dignitaries “He was secretly arrested in Fort Boni- T-shirt, two pieces of briefs. It was and civil society groups at the People facio, along with the late senator Jose very important for my father to wear Power Monument. The event is expected ‘Pepe’ Diokno,” he added. eyeglasses because he was nearsighted. to last until 1 p.m. tomorrow. “We did not know if our father was Whenever he removed that, he would National Capital Region Police Offi ce dead or alive. There are those even easily get dizzy. If you take the watch, (NCRPO) chief Director Joel Pagdilao taking advantage and providing false in- you remove the so-called sense of time,” created a task force composed of the fi ve formation as to my father’s whereabouts he said. police districts in Metro Manila to en- at the time,” the President recalled. “My father told us that he had been sure peaceful and orderly celebration of He said a military offi cer on an Army praying for so long to see us his family the EDSA people power, said NCRPO truck arrived one day at their family’s even just once. He prayed to the Virgin spokesperson Chief Insp. Kimberly home on Times street in Quezon City to Mary and that was his request,” Aquino Molitas. return the senator’s personal belongings, said. She reminded the public of the closure including a toothbrush. The President said his story and that of of some portions of EDSA’s northbound “My mother asked, ‘Why were all his his family were just part of the millions lane, especially at the corner of Shaw stuff being brought back, including the of stories told by Filipinos who experi- Boulevard and White Plains, until 1 p.m. toothbrush?’ And the simple answer enced injustice at the time. today. from those who returned the things was Aquino said he was doing his best to “We have our troops on the ground that there was no need for them. Think make sure people are always empow- ready for any eventuality,” she said, add- about it, put yourself in my situation, ered. ing Metro Manila is on full alert. you’re 13 years old, the toothbrush was “Here in Talavera, if I’m not mistaken “We are all on duty on Feb. 25. being returned. When do you not need a in 2010, we were campaigning, it was All leaves of NCRPO personnel are toothbrush? 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EntertainmentEntertainment e Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California Ultimate Heartthrobs Piolo & Sam with presents ‘Pokwang’ & Darren Live at Pechanga in March Two of the most sought after young “Living in God’s Mercy” Filipino actors, both on screen, cinema and singing sensation, Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby— along with comedian a free One-Day Lenten Retreat extraordinaire, ‘Pokwang’ and budding male actor Darren Espanto, in one of with Fr. Denis Phaneuf and Moira Noonan a kind performance ever will lead the pack of performers live at Pechanga Resort & Casino on March 26 at 8p.m. and March 27 at 5pm. Pechanga Resort & Casino is well- known for hosting the best and the brightest Filipino entertainers and performers such as international singer Gary Valenciano, Megastar Sharon Cuneta, the singer/actress and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, popular comedian and actor Vice Ganda, winner of “Star Power Search 2011” Angeline Quintos, international actress and top endorser Anne Curtis, and Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo - who all gave wholesome entertainment to the delight of the crowd. The First Friday all-night Dubbed as ‘ Heartthrobs Reloaded Vigil and Eucharistic Adoration Live at Pechanga, ‘ Pascual, an award at St. Michael’s starts on winning actor and singer, was tagged as one and only ultimate heartthrob due March 4, 2016 at 6:00 pm to his peculiarity, smart looks and hot with the Stations of the Cross appeal. He’s being link to well-known famed celebrities and is notorious as and a Mass at 7:00 pm. every lady’s dream man. All are welcome to come and Born Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual on January 12, 1977 to Amelia “Amy” spend time with the Lord in the Nonato and Philip (Herzig) Pascual. The Blessed Sacrament. youngest of six (four girls and 2 boys), Peejay (his nickname) was considered a in the Philippines. From being just an- Born in Calgary, Canada to Filipino par- “miracle baby”. Pascual was discovered other Pinoy Big Brother housemate, the ents, at 10 years old, he won the Masters by a family friend who picked him up Filipino-American looker has eclipsed Finals of the Pinoy Singing Sensation and on their way home and stopped at even his own popularity with sold-out competition in Edmonton. He made his the taping of the late German Moreno’s concerts and Platinum albums, top-rat- fi rst television appearance at the age of That’s Entertainment show. It was there ing TV soaps. Born and raised in Troy, ten when he joined YTV's reality televi- that a staff member saw a potential Ohio, Milby is the youngest son of Fili- sion The Next Star in 2012; he became star in Piolo. He was asked to audition pina Elsie Lacia who hails from Surigao the youngest fi nalist in the history of the and later got a call back to be part of Philippines and American entrepreneur, show to be included in the Top 6. the show. He also became one of the Lloyd Milby. Espanto rose to prominence after country’s leading endorsers. Billboards joining the fi rst season of the The Voice lined up in highways with him endors- Commonly known as Pokwang— A Kids Philippines, the youngest artist who St Michael’s Catholic Church ing brands such as Hammerhead, Max’s comedienne, television host, and singer. staged a major solo concert at the age of chicken, San Mig Coffee, Bench, Belo, Born on August 27, 1960 as Marietta 13. Piolo, Sam, Pokwang, and Darren— in Paradise Hills, San Diego Banco de Oro, etc. Subong. She is a well-known actress, are perfect combinations to thrill you Meanwhile, the Philippines' 'Rock- who won the Clown in a Million con- come March by Temecula, California’s coustic Heartthrob', Sam Milby is an tests in ABS-CBN’s comedy-gag show only pride— Pechanga Resort & Casino. March 5, 2016 established actor and multi-awarded program. Yes, Yes Show! (2004). She is Buy your tickets now (from $118, $98, singer who is one of the few home- the ninth child in a family of twelve. $88 to $78) at the Pechanga Box Offi ce, First Saturday grown actors to venture into Hollywood Darren Lyndon Gonzales Espanto Wednesday-Sunday from noon to 8p.m. 8:00-8:45 am Mass while maintaining a successful career (born May 24, 2001) is a Filipino singer. or go online at www.Pechanga.com. 8:45-9:00 am Break 9:00-9:30 am Opening Prayer, Healing Rosary Kris Aquino: I am back, slightly altered 9:30-10:30 am “Renunciation, Forgiveness and Mercy” -- Fr Denis Phaneuf 10:30-11:30 am “God’s Mercy, Deliverance and Freedom” -- Fr Denis Phaneuf and hopefully improved Philstar.com MANILA, 2/9/2016 - Kris 11:30-NOON LUNCH (bring your own lunch) Aquino revealed she went "silent" on so- 12:00-1:00 pm “Witness to God’s Mercy” -- Moira Noonan cial media for a few weeks after settling some issues in her life. 1:00-1:45 pm “Miracle Stories of Divine Mercy” -- Moira Noonan In a blog post on her personal website 1:45-2:00 pm Break With Love Kris Aquino on Sunday, the 44-year-old TV host-actress said she has 2:00 pm Blessing, Consecration and Enthronement to the Divine Mercy, learned to keep certain details of her life Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary private. She said: I purposely stayed away from 3:00-3:30 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet, Litany of Mercy, Mercy Prayer social media... because there were pro- 3:30-4:30 pm Confession fessional issues we needed to resolve, and Thank You, Lord- natuto na ko that 5:00 pm Mass (Evening mass to be followed by Healing Service) by being outspoken and sharing details with all of you, mas hahaba ang proseso at mas malabong maayos sa mahinahon Call Rowena Cajigas 619.962.8185, Gen Silverio 619.851.9547 at mature na paraan. or email [email protected] for more info But the "Kris TV" host said that while she knows her fans and followers are important, her "silence" made her realize St Michael’s Church, 2643 Homedale St, San Diego, CA 92139 that, "The rest of my life, I owe to my tive ako when it comes to my family, and haters, the part of me that needs to siblings and sons to keep among us." somehow pag silang tinira, no matter stand up and defend my loved ones is Jesus I Trust in You! She added: "Alam nyo na pinaka sensi- how much I want to ignore the bashers unleashed, and bahala na si Batman, lalaban ako." "Guess what, the girl who relished living 30 years of her life in the public eye actually felt peaceful keeping to herself," Kris said. Kris feels that there were moments in her life that would have taken a different direction had she kept things to herself. Kris also admitted that she and James Yap, the father of her son Bimby, recently had a misunderstanding but they "managed to reach a certain level of pacifi cation." "Fingers crossed that we can maintain this level of maturity," she said. She further wrote: I am back, but I am just a bit different, slightly altered, and hopefully improved. At my core I will always be the Kris Aquino you’ve gotten to know over 30 years; when I think of the length of time we’ve engaged in a relationship, I am shocked that more than half of the Phil- ippine population wasn’t even around when you started getting to know me. It does make me confront my mortality, but it also makes me feel exceptionally grateful that you gifted me with longev- ity and relevance. "Yes, I will continue to have missteps, but I am praying that they will be fewer and will occur as rarely as possible," Kris added. Kris made the headlines several times last year, due in part to her personal life and her on air and social media comments about her family.

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2. The anniversary is known by other Late at night, Manila Archbishop Jaime By Jaclyn Lutanco-Chua, 2/22/2014 — names. Cardinal Sin appealed over the radio for people to go to EDSA, specifically to the our kids may be While the common name is the “People part between Camps Crame and Agui- excited over the Power Revolution,” it has also been naldo, to give support to the soldiers. called the “EDSA Revolution,” the The first people to arrive at dawn the upcoming school “Yellow Revolution,” and the “1986 next day were priests and nuns. Y Philippine Revolution.” At the height of the revolution, an holiday this February 25, but As a side note, there was another mass estimated 3 million people filled up the odds are they are too young portions of EDSA from Ortigas Avenue to know why people are cel- to Cubao. ebrating the People Power By February 25, people were also gath- ering on Mendiola in Manila and were anniversary in the first place. on the verge of storming Malacañang Relate this historic moment Palace, where Marcos, his family, and a few allies were holed up. Eventually, to them in 8 ways: after negotiations, Marcos and his brood departed for exile in the United States. gathering in EDSA in January 2001, this time ousting then-President Joseph 4. It was a revolution that made his- Estrada. The media commonly refers to tory all around the world. this event as EDSA 2 (“EDSA Dos”). In retaliation, supporters of President Estrada took to the same highway a few months later in May. This is now referred to as EDSA 3 or “EDSA Tres.” Still, in the annals of history, nothing will beat the size, scope, and impact of the 1986 EDSA Revolution.

1. Every Feb. 25, we celebrate free- 3. The revolution spanned four days. dom from a 21-year dictatorship. The gathering at EDSA started on Ours was the first nonviolent, bloodless revolution that ever took place. Despite From 1965 to 1986, Ferdinand Marcos the evening of February 22. Two of the presence of tank-riding soldiers from ruled the country in a manner that was Marcos’ top lieutenants in the military, opposing sides, not a single shot was corrupt, despotic, authoritarian, and re- Fidel Ramos and Juan Ponce Enrile, along with their respective units, were fired. pressive. In 1983, Marcos was believed ( Continued on page 13 ) to have ordered the assassination of his defecting, and were afraid for their lives.

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