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he Philippine Con- sulate General in T Honolulu was awarded the 2012 His- toric Preservation Com- mendation by the Historic Hawaii Foundation opening the Consulate to during the annual Preserva- the Nuuanu-Candlelight tion Honor Awards Ceremony Tour every February. The held May 11, 2012. tour allows participants to Impeached Chief Justice Senate President Consulate officials were view and visit the historic commended for outstanding sites in Nuuanu, where the he Philippine Senate voted 20-3 to impeach the nation’s top efforts in presenting and (continued on page 5) judge on corruption charges. For nearly five months, prosecu- tors and defense attorneys squared off in the trial New ambassador T for Chief Justice Renato Corona, who was accused of failing to to breezes disclose millions of dollars in wealth, betraying public trust and violat- through CommissioN ing the constitution. oN appoiNtmeNts “The Senate, sitting as of the eight articles of impeach- fensor-Santiago and Ferdinand an impeachment court, hav- ment filed by the Philippine Marcos Jr. were the three sena- by Marvin Sy ing tried Renato C. Corona, House of Representatives. On tors who voted for acquittal. ANILA, - Chief Justice of the December 12, 2011, the House Senator , The Commission on Xxxx Supreme Court, upon three initiated an impeachment com- who voted to impeach Corona, M Appointments (CA) Articles of Impeachment plaint signed by 188 members says the chief justice should not has confirmed the appoint- charged against him by the against Corona which was filed only be dismissed but also dis- ment of Sonia Brady as the House of Representatives, the next day in the Senate. The barred. Philippine ambassador to by a guilty vote of 20 sena- Senate began the impeachment “Respect for the rule of law China, less than a week after Amb. Brady and Sen. Enrile tors found him guilty of the trial against Corona on January will only be realized if punish- her nomination was an- undersecretary for policy of charge under Article II of the 16, 2012 with designated mem- ment to the guilty is swift in a fair nounced by Malacañang. the Department of Foreign said Articles of Impeach- bers of the House of Represen- trial,” Sen. Pangilinan says. Brady, a retired career for- Affairs (DFA). ment,” says Juan Ponce En- tatives serving as prosecutors. “Those who wish to abuse will eign service officer, had no She breezed through rile, Senate president and The senator-judges stood continue to be embolden. The problems hurdling her confir- the CA unlike President impeachment court presid- one by one to announce and to rule of law should be respected mation hearing because of her Aquino’s original nominee, ing officer. explain their vote in alphabetical and it should strike fear to those extensive experience as a for- businessman Domingo Corona faced only three order. , Miriam De- (continued on page 4) mer ambassador to China and (continued on page 4)

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Moving Forward way, public expectations are higher for the President’s achievement of his objectives. The momentum for reforms must not be he Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, dissipated. has spoken. The court has performed its man- The Aquino administration should also not over- T date efficiently, with credibility, and with the de- look the need for national healing. Corona’s im- liberate haste that the situation called for. With an peachment has been a divisive issue, and overwhelming vote of 20-3, senator-judges voted perceptions that the executive is trying to undermine yesterday to convict Renato Corona and remove him the independence of the Supreme Court need to be as Chief Justice. From his hospital bed, Corona decisively dispelled. SC justices themselves can quickly issued a statement, accepting the verdict of strengthen their own institution by showing in the a co-equal branch of government. coming weeks that all their decisions are based on His historic impeachment was initiated ostensibly blind justice, with no favors owed to anyone. in the name of transparency, public accountability, The nation has survived martial law, the difficult and better administration of justice. Those objectives restoration of democracy, and the ouster of two pres- should be pursued in earnest following his removal idents; it will survive the removal of a chief justice from office, a year after Merceditas Gutierrez re- through a constitutional process. Such upheavals can signed as ombudsman rather than face an im- leave institutions weakened, but they also offer op- peachment trial. portunities for building a better, stronger nation. When President Aquino had earlier said Gutierrez and we look back at the 44 trial days that led to the re- Corona were major hindrances to the administration’s anti-corruption cam- moval of Chief Justice Renato Corona, we should remember the period as paign and good governance initiatives. Now that the two are out of the the beginning of a better judiciary, and a better Philippines. (www,philstar.com) Planning a Productive Summer ith the school year and graduation season over, many families shelter or other non-profit group, it shows that you are dedicated to pub- are eagerly awaiting a summer break. Students have worked ex- lic service. W tremely hard during the past year to complete assignments, If taking classes or volunteering is not your cup of tea, perhaps learn- exams, classes and all-nighters, and have deservedly earned a little time ing something new might be more up your alley. You could join a book for relaxation. However, the smart student should use the break wisely club, play a new sport, take a cooking class or even learn a new language. and consider all options. The question begs…is it possible to have both a There are many opportunities out there for you to learn new things and fund AND productive summer? We think it’s indeed possible. start a new hobby. Whatever you choose, make sure it is something that To avoid becoming distracted and lazy, it would be advisable to first you find enjoyable and fun. develop a plan. It will be to your advantage to create a list beforehand to No matter what you do this summer, keep in mind that the next few determine what you want to do during summer vacation. Don’t wait until months make up nearly a quarter of the entire year, so spend your time the last moment, especially if you want to start working on your long-term wisely. Those who can balance the need for a little down time with a focus future goals. If your goal is to graduate faster and save thousands of dol- on productive activities can make the most of this great time of the year. lars in tuition, consider taking summer classes. Or you could do an in- Happy summer! ternship, paid or non-paid, which is a good way to experience for yourself the type of field you are entering. More and more college graduates are finding it difficult to land a job without any experience or internships. Or you could do worthwhile volunteer work, which would look good to graduate schools that you are considering applying to and also strength- ens your resumé. Whether you choose to volunteer for a hospital, animal

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he conviction of Supreme Court Miriam fan, but now I salute her! (SC) Chief Justice Renato Co- At this point, I’m glad that CJ Co- T rona by a vote of 20-3 is a total rona has already accepted his fate. victory of the political establishment In my book, the Senate convicted him belonging to the Legislative branch of on his failure to declare his dollar ac- government in total collusion with the counts, to which Sen. Miriam clearly Executive branch that made no pointed out that this was not an im- qualms in seeking the ouster of the peachable offense as the Bank Se- highest magistrate in the land using crecy Act protects anyone with dollar all the resources of government, in- deposits, of which no less than CJ cluding black propaganda, lies, fake Corona dared, invited and challenged or spurious documents. Regardless all the 188 and Sen. Franklin Drilon of what Senate President Juan Ponce to also sign their bank waivers. Enrile (JPE) says in public that he But the die has been cast… as voted to oust CJ Corona from the Teddy Locsin Jr. of ANC’s “Teditorial” point of view of the evidence… he still said last Tuesday night, “The deci- ended up voting because it was polit- sion of the Senate impeachment ically expedient for him. court making up a law as the trial Twenty Senators voted to oust went along and then convicting for it CJ Corona, while only three voted is the bill of attainder of which Enrile not to convict. Everyone gave all warned. This was not impeachment their reasons for their vote, but in my as a political process, but a political book, Sen. Miriam Defensor Santi- assassination masquerading as a ju- ago gave the most eloquent, albeit a dicial procedure. An impeachment most truthful reportage of what stuff aspires to judicial procedure, ever our politicians are truly made of. I’m mindful of judicial rules, above all re- sure that the Filipino people ap- spectful of due process that no citi- plauded Maid Miriam when she said, zen can be denied however high or “God, please give me one more life low. so I can investigate all of them in the That is why the senators wore the Senate and Congress, including my- costumes of judges to look like self.” It was at this point that Presid- judges. But this was not a trial but a ing Officer JPE tried to stop her… long execution carried out by the leg- because she was now literally islature at executive behest. The spilling the beans on the truth about grounds for the chief justice’s im- our politicians. I was never a Maid (continued on page 5) 4 News Edition HeadliNeS JUne 2, 2012

(cont. from page 1; PHILIPPINE SENATE... ) Attorney Andy Hagad, con- wake of a tumultuous and drawn trial was part of God’s process of who want to violate it.” venor of Negrenses for Corona’s out legal battle. After all, there trials before triumphs.” According to Senator Anto- Removal, says Corona’s convic- are many pressing social issues In a press statement, the nio Trillanes, who also voted to tion has given teeth to the SALN to consider, such as food, jobs Business Club (MBC) oust Corona, the conviction ef- as a means to check the corrupt and the economy. says the Philippines took a fects transparency. in government. Rep. Winston major step in the challenging “It also signifies that our sys- “It is no longer just a piece of Castelo says Aquino should ad- road to political maturity with the tem of checks and balances is paper that they play around with dress the wounds caused by the conclusion of the impeachment working well. And that impeach- and pay little attention to,” he Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, along impeachment trial, particularly to trial against Corona. with Senators Joker Arroyo and the judiciary. These include the “It is our sincere hope that ment can be used as a tool to says. “The SALN has become Bongbong Marcos, believes that the make high government officials our sword against the corrupt.” charges against Corona are not rank-and-file who supported Co- this difficult process will lead to accountable. No one is untouch- Many observers say the ver- impeachable offense. rona believing that the impeach- the strengthening and deepen- able.” dict is a boost for President Be- judges explained their votes. ment trial could weaken the ing of the commitment to build a Negros Occidental Gov. Al- nigno Aquino and will help to end Though he accepts the ver- judiciary. culture of integrity not just in the fredo Marañon Jr. believes a culture of corruption that was dict, Corona maintained his in- “As the father of the nation, Supreme Court and the judicial Corona’s conviction has upheld so pervasive during previous ad- nocence. the president should mend the system but in the other branches the nation’s democracy. ministrations. “Bad politics prevailed,” he broken hearts, so to speak, and of government—the Executive, “This should serve as a les- Corona is the first Philippine says. “I am innocent. There’s no whisper soothing words to their the Senate, and the House of son to everybody, especially the magistrate to be impeached and truth to the allegations against ears that everything is fine and Representatives—and the pri- public officials, that the govern- convicted, and his trial is the first me in the Articles of Impeach- that we will all pick up the pieces vate sector as well,” the MBC ment will catch the corrupt be- of its kind to be concluded in ment. My conscience is clear.” after the impeachment ordeal,” said in a statement. cause even the chief justice is Philippine history. The 63-year- Corona accused the presi- Castelo says. “The President MBC also believes that the convicted,” he says. “A strong old Corona, whose term ends in dent of using government re- should articulate our collective decision rendered by the sena- message was handed out that 2018, will now be removed from sources and agencies in desire to move forward and tor-judges was fair and impar- the justice system is fair and high his post, disqualified from hold- destructive media campaign in seize the moment.” tial. officials of government can be ing public office and may face radio, television and newspa- Castelo’s sentiments were “The process leading to the convicted.” criminal charges. pers against he and his family. echoed by Ang Kasangga party- senator-judges’ final decision Corona was targeted for in- These include the House of list Rep. Ted Haresco who urged against Chief Justice Renato Co- accuracies in his 2011 State- Reaction fRom coRona Representatives, the Bureau of Filipinos to “unite and work to- rona was transparent, fair and ments of Assets, Liabilities and Chief Justice Corona Internal Revenue, the Anti- gether in the national effort to impartial,” MBC said. “We hold Net Worth (SALN). He failed to watched the verdict in his room Money Laundering Council, the build a better and stronger na- the outcome of this impeach- include $2.4 million and Php80 at the Medical City hospital in Ombudsman and others. tion.” ment trial as a triumph of our million in bank deposits. , where he had been re- “Let’s buckle down to work democracy’s system of checks In the Philippines, public of- cently confined with regard to a Let the heaLing Begin and move forward as one nation and balances, and a revalidation ficials are constitutionally re- kidney ailment complicated by Several lawmakers have against the common enemy, of the fundamental principle that quired to file a SALN each year diabetes and a heart problem. called on President Aquino to poverty, (and for) job creation, public office is a public trust and to verify that they are not funnel- Supreme Court spokesman begin the healing process, call- opportunities for the helpless,” that all public officials are there- ing money to themselves from Midas Marquez said Corona re- ing it essential for the good of he says. “Everything that hap- fore accountable to the people.” their government positions. mained calm as the senator- the nation, particularly in the pened during the impeachment (www.philstar.com)

(cont. from page 1; NEW...) decided to allow and consider toon-Garcia, who was nomi- sides have been discussing the underwent therapy and was cer- Lee, who underwent three hear- Brady’s nomination in spite of nated as ambassador to Thai- issue of the West Philippine Sea tified by her doctors as being ings without getting a favorable the fact that the documentary land, and Henry Bensurto Jr., and maritime boundaries in gen- fully recovered. action. and publication requirements for who was promoted to chief of eral on informal levels for some Asked by Osmeña if she The urgency of sending an her nomination have not yet mission class II. time already. could handle the high-pressure official representative of the been complied with. Sen. Sergio Osmeña III said She said that the situation job and if she feels that she is country to China was well un- However, the same privilege that the waiving of the require- was generally under control strong enough to last as long as derstood by CA members who was not granted to Jocelyn Ba- ments for Brady was allowed be- even when the Philippines Senate President Juan Ponce cause there is a critical matter passed its so-called baselines Enrile, who is now 88, Brady re- that the country has to attend to law, which was seen by Beijing sponded by saying that “our in China. as an effort by the country to en- Senate President is sui generis, Brady told the CA that her croach on its territory. very unique.” Meanwhile, the mission to China was clear and “They had apparently been Palace expressed its gratitude to that her experience in dealing surprised that we passed the the commission for taking swift with the Chinese officials would baselines law and they canceled action to fill the sensitive post. help ease tensions between the all official visits to Philippines “Realizing the importance of two nations. and issued statements. We were and recognizing an experienced “The reason that I’m being able to patch things up and able career diplomat to foster and im- sent there is to try to seek a to talk to them and explain. It did prove our relations with China, diplomatic solution to the prob- not result in the kind of action we thank the Commission on lem. Whether we can do that that has been happening now,” Appointments for their swift con- early or later is something that I she noted. firmation of Sonia Brady,” deputy cannot say at the moment,” Brady said the recent dis- presidential spokesperson Abi- Brady said. cussions have been focused on gail Valte said. “The only thing I can do is to coming out with a proper code of The CA also confirmed try and convey our position to conduct in the West Philippine Philippine ambassadors to Jor- the Chinese government and Sea “so that it will be more en- dan, Russia, Libya, Nigeria and see how we can deescalate the forceable and all the parties in- Poland, as well as the four-star situation and turn off the fire so volved will be guided.” general promotion of Armed that the two countries can talk Brady, 67, retired in 2007 Forces chief of staff Gen. Jessie and find a solution to the prob- and admitted that she suffered a Dellosa and 30 other senior of- lem,” she added. stroke earlier this year. ficers of the military. According to Brady, the two However, she said that she (www.philstar.com) 5 JUne 2, 2012 HaWaii-FiliPiNo NeWS News Edition

ment, journalism, The YWCA encourages YWCA to Honor Dr. Aquino community de- business owners to show their DR. BELINDA AQUINO, the contribution of women to Advocate on velopment, social support for the advancement of PROFESSOR EMERITUS community leadership in the Housing Is- activism and In- women in the workplace by AT THE UNIvERSITY OF state. The other honorees in- sues ternational Philip- sponsoring their employees to HAWAII-MANOA, will be clude: • Shelley Wil- pine Studies. attend the event. Officials say among several women leaders • Lucy M. Gay, Director for son, Presi- She retired after that the honorees will inspire honored by the YWCA of Hon- Waianae Educational Op- dent of 35 years as pro- employees, particularly women, olulu’s 35th annual LeaderLun- portunity W i l s o n fessor of political to strive for greater achieve- cheon on June 12, 2012 at the • Ann H. Kobayashi, Hon- Homecare science and ment. For individuals, the lunch- Dr. Belinda Aquino, Ph.D Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral olulu City Councilwoman Dr. Aquino Asian studies at eon will be a wonderful Ballroom from 11 am to 1 pm. • Betty Lou Larson, Catholic enjoyed an illustrious career in UH-Manoa, and was the found- opportunity to make new con- The unique event highlights Charities Hawaii Legislative the fields of academe, govern- ing director of the Center for tacts and network with other as- Philippine Studies, which has piring women. organized eight global confer- More information on the Firefighters Union Retaliates Against ences in Asia, Australia, the LeaderLuncheon is available by U.S. (Hawaii), Europe and the contacting the YWCA of Hon- Own Retirees for Cayetano Endorsement Philippines. olulu at 538-7061. RETIRED FIRE CHIEF taken against them if they do “My grandson is a firefighter DONALD CHANG SAYS not retract their endorsement of and I am proud of him and all of HeadliNeS (coNt.) THE HAWAII FIREFIGHT- Ben Cayetano by June 4, 2012. the rank and file firefighters but (cont. from page 1; PHILIPPINE ... ) was constructed from 1904 to ERS ASSOCIATION (HFFA) “We retirees differ with the I find it sad and disrespectful Consulate is located. 1905 and served as the resi- and the Honolulu Fire Depart- HFFA over its endorsement for that the current leaders of the The award is Hawaii’s dence of German pineapple ment have retaliated against mayor,” says Chang. “I can un- HFFA have retaliated against highest recognition of preser- and sugar plantation owner Al- HFD retirees for endorsing derstand the union’s disap- the retirees simply because vation projects that perpetuate, bert Horner. mayoral candidate Ben pointment but I think I speak for they endorsed me.” rehabilitate, restore or interpret A group of sakadas, Cayetano. all retirees when I say we are While the HFFA supports the state’s architectural, ar- through the Philippine Memo- Chang says that current very disappointed in the way Kirk Caldwell, the Honolulu chaeological, and/or cultural rial Foundation, pooled their re- HFD Fire Chief Kenneth Silva HFFA and HFD have acted.” Fire Department Retirees As- heritage. sources and purchased the informed him in a letter that re- Cayetano describes HFD’s sociation have endorsed It also recognizes the Con- property in 1948, the purpose tirees are no longer allowed to actions as “throwing one’s par- Cayetano due to his years of sulate’s historic value and un- of which was to house the step foot in the Honolulu Fire- ents out of their own house.” experience and track record as derscores the importance of newly-established Philippine fighters facilities, can no longer “HFD’s retaliation against a leader. Members say undertaking necessary mainte- Consulate General. hold meetings there or even the retirees is mind boggling,” Cayetano, who took care of his nance work, even if expensive. The Philippine government pick up their mail. Cayetano says. “Retired fire- elderly father for many years, Located along Consulate took over the property in 1961. Members of the Honolulu fighters like former Chief Don- understands the challenges re- Row, in close proximity to the Until the first quarter of this Fire Department Retirees Asso- ald Chang built the Honolulu tirees who live on fixed in- Korean Consulate General and year, the Consulate maintained ciation are concerned that other Fire Department into one of the comes face every day just to the Japanese Consulate Gen- the century-old structure, retaliatory measures may be finest in the nation. make ends meet. eral, the Philippine Consulate through patchwork and cos- oPiNioN (coNt.) endeavors to preserve the fa- metic finishing, as structural re- (cont. from page 3; WITH CJ OUT ...) cade’s aesthetics and at the pair jobs were costly and same time, ensure that it is required more resources. peachment were culpable vi- done with so that our political amazed that a Senators’ structurally safe, especially in In February 2012, the Con- olation of the Constitution and leaders can move forward to would be so bold as to try to Hawaii’s sub-tropical climate sulate undertook repair and betrayal of public trust. Cul- fix all what needs to be fixed bring in US dollars in cash and the building’s wooden ar- maintenance work charged pable means blameworthy in this country. But let me into the US without declaring chitecture. against the Consulate’s own that excludes unintentional make this declaration… we it in US Customs? Yet the The Consulate’s building funds. wrong. In this case, the act must learn the bitter lessons same Sen. found was not even wrong. The BIR of this Senate impeachment CJ Corona guilty for not de- says no taxpayer ever de- trial and use it to cleanse the claring his dollar deposits in clared dollar deposits.” ranks of our government of his SALNs. If you want to see Teddy Boy added, “Of deeply-rooted corruption. the face of a hypocrite that what was the chief justice ac- Since the 20 Senators de- that Sen. Miriam Santiago cused that made him pesti- clared CJ Corona guilty as mentioned, it is the face of lent and his tenure perilous? charged… then the next step Sen. Lapid. It is the chief justice’s accus- is for them to prove that they So where do we go from ers in the Palace, in the too are exemplary and like here? First let me say it House, in the Senate and in Caesars’ wife… must be now… the RH Bill will finally the media who threaten above suspicion. be passed against the democracy, the rule of law Already the social net- church’s objections and soon and the order of political soci- working sites have gone viral we will have a Divorce law ety.” This is the first time I and have targeted Sen. Lito and same sex marriage. quoted Teddy Boy Locsin Jr. Lapid purported for trending, Then the PCOS machines for his “Teditorial” last Tues- but the bigger expose’ was TRO will be dropped so the day evening was more elo- that last November 2011, his Comelec can have its Elec- quent than most of our wife was caught smuggling tronic Dagdag Bawas, then fi- Senators’ statement of their US$50,000 dollars in Las nally the SC will reverse the votes. Vegas. Wags are asking… decision on the Hacienda At this point many of us whether that money came Luisita. So there you are… had a huge sigh of relief that from Sen. Lapids’ dollar de- under Pres. PNoy, it is truly this “Made-for-Reality-TV” posits? Ordinary folk like you more fun in the Philippines! episode is finally over and and me could only be (www.philstar.com) 6 News Edition HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS JUne 2, 2012 Pine Announces Candidacy for City Council District 1 ALONGSIDE MEMBERS of Hawaii,” says Pine. “It means several new shopping centers opening an Urgent Care Center. She also worked for over six OF HER IMMEDIATE FAM- the world to me that she could and the Aulani Disney Resort & Pine has 14 years of experi- years at U.S. VETS-Hawaii, a ILY, State Rep. Kymberly Mar- witness her granddaughter Spa. ence working for the people of home for former homeless veter- cos Pine filed official nomination stepping up to make a differ- Pine will also continue to Hawaii at the State Capitol. As ans and was a member of the papers to run for Honolulu City ence in the lives of hardworking work on easing traffic conges- Director of the Minority Research State Housing Committee that Council District 1 (Ewa Beach- families across the Leeward tion, ensuring easy access to Office at the State House of Rep- implemented sweeping improve- Kapolei-Ko Olina-Nanakuli- coast.” community healthcare and low- resentatives, she ran a team fo- ments in homeless services. Waianae-Makaha). As councilwoman, Pine’s ering the cost of living and cused on finding waste and Pine has been a victim ad- “I feel tremendously focus will be to bring good jobs doing business on Oahu. She mismanagement in government vocate for 15 years, is an expert blessed to have enjoyed this to the Leeward Coast as she recently played a key role in spending and creating new solu- in cyber crime law and was the day with my grandmother, has done in supporting the de- working with doctors at the tions to Hawaii’s problems as the former chair of the Ewa Weed Alionora Marcos, who grew up velopment of UH-West Oahu, Hawaii Medical Center site to author of the $600 Million Waste and Seed’s Beautification Com- and worked on the plantations the Kroc Center in Ewa Beach, increase their services and and Mismanagement Report. mittee.

a Fair & Equitable Settle- Councilmember Cachola Announces Bid for ment on Golf Course 5&6 State House District 30 cial decisions on the economy, • “2011 Lifetime Achievement property, which saved $150- education, homelessness, trans- Award for Outstanding $200 million in taxpayers’ HONOLULU CITY COUN- “I’m always looking at ways portation and other hot button is- Community Service,” given money. CILMEMBER ROMY M. CA- to save taxpayers’ money,” he sues. by the United Filipino Coun- • “1999 Outstanding Legisla- CHOLA has filed nomination says. “If we are not careful to Each year, Romy, civic cil of Hawaii (UFCH). tor Award” from the Hawaii papers to run for the State hold the line on these and other groups and Dr. Erlinda Cachola • “2009 December 18 Award,” Medical Association. House of Representatives, Dis- big public works projects, our organize the annual Kalihi Com- given in by the • “1990 Public Servant of the trict 30 (Kalihi, Sand Island, Air- children and their children will be munity Health Fair, which pro- Philippine government to Year” from Community Ad- port, Hickam, Pearl Harbor, Ford the ones to pay.” vides free health screenings for honor Filipinos who have vocate Magazine. Island, Halawa Valley Estates). Prior to joining the City the public. Now in its 29th year, significantly contributed to • “1990 National Distin- Cachola, whose current Council, Cachola served as a the event is geared towards im- the welfare and protection of guished Legislator Award” term expires at the end of this member of the State House migrants, low-income or at-risk the rights of Filipino mi- presented at the National year, has served as a member of since 1984. As former chair of groups, the unemployed, home- grants in the Philippines and Conference of State Legis- the City Council since 2000. He the House Tourism Committee, less and others who do not have overseas, 2009. lators in Tennessee. is the current Council Floor he introduced numerous legisla- access to basic medical serv- • “2008 Farrington Governors Leader, chair of the Executive tion and initiatives that benefited ices. In 2011, he introduced leg- Hall of Fame Award” for ex- “I am excited with the op- Matters & Legal Affairs Commit- tourism—the State’s number islation to assist property owners cellence in community serv- portunity to return to the State tee and vice chair of the Zoning one industry. across Oahu who were hit with a ice and for his House of Representatives, & Planning Committee. He is He also saved taxpayers four-fold increase in their real accomplishments that ben- where I served my constituents also a member of the Parks & over $230 million via a bill that property tax rates. efited Kalihi, Farrington High for many years,” Cachola says. Cultural Affairs, Budget and established cost saving mecha- Cachola has also received School and its students. “I have a continued passion to Transportation committees. nisms for the Hawaii Hurricane numerous awards over the years • “2004 Certificate of Recog- serve the community and to As a policymaker, Cachola Relief Fund. The savings were in recognition of his contributions nition” from the Honolulu make a difference in the lives of has been a staunch advocate of used by the State to balance the to the community, including: City Council, For Achieving my constituents.” protecting taxpayers and their 2011-2012 budget. pocketbooks—particularly on big Cachola brings with him a FOOD & LEISURE ticket items like the fixed rail proven record of accomplish- project, sewer, water, infrastruc- ments—an asset for the State Not Your Usual Back-to-School ture and other fee increases. Legislature, which is facing cru- Recipe ¼ cup chopped green apples salt & pepper ANILA, Philippines - For Procedure: 1. In a bowl, blend first 11 ingre- a number of homemak- dients in a bowl and divide into M ers, the month of June three portions. also means busy days ahead, 2. Lay a sheet of Glad Cook ‘n’ especially when preparing tasty Bake approximately 14 inches but healthy dishes for their long and flatten a portion of school-bound kids. With a few Chicken vegetable roulades with fruit chicken mixture trying to make tomato salsa it to a 6”x5” rectangle. Arrange tips from Glad, the reliable 1/3 of the vegetables on the ½ cup chopped oyster mushrooms brand of kitchen wraps and middle of the mixture and roll 1 tsp. salt bags, moms can actually bring away from you, lifting the excitement back to their recipe 1/8 tsp. pepper paper as the ends of the mix- for school baon. Try chef Eu- 1/2 tsp.dried basil ture meet. Press lightly to form 1 egg gene Raymundo’s chicken veg- a log. Secure ends with a 3 tbsps. flour string and set aside. Do the etable roulades with fruit tomato 2 tbsps. Parmesan cheese same on the remaining mix- salsa. 12 pcs. asparagus tures. 1 pc. carrot, julienned 3. Boil water in a pot and put in ChiCkeN vegetable roulades 1/3 cup shredded red cabbage chicken rolls and cook for 25 with fruit tomato salsa ¼ cup strawberry jam minutes. Let cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve with Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil fruit salsa. 600 gms ground chicken meat 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 4. To make the salsa, blend jam, 1/3 cup minced onions 1 cup diced tomatoes oil and juice. Toss in fruits and 2 tbsp. minced garlic 1/3 cup red chopped onions season with salt and pepper. ¼ cup chopped parsley 1/3 cup canned mandarine (www.philstar.com) 7 JUne 2, 2012 leGal MatterS News Edition Is Child Conceived After Father’s Death Eligible for Social Security Survivor was domiciled in Florida when 416(h)(2)(A), provides that “In mously conceived children may Benefits? he died, and that under Florida determining whether an appli- be eligible for survivor benefits children from a previous mar- law, posthumously conceived cant is the child or parent of [an] under certain circumstances. riage. However, he did not make children do not qualify for inher- insured individual, . . . the Com- Gillett-Netting v. Barnhart, 371 provision for unborn children itance through intestate succes- missioner of Social Security F.3d 593 (9th Cir. 2004)(apply- by atty. emmanuel who might be conceived through sion. shall apply [the intestacy law of ing Arizona law). However, samonte TipOn in vitro fertilization after he died. the insured individual’s domicil- other circuits like the Fourth Robert passed away in March definition of “chiLd” in iary state].” The court explained held that they were not. Schafer hether a child con- 2002 while living in Florida. fedeRaL Law goveRns en- that the Act’s objective is to v. Astrue, 641 F.3d 49 (4th Cir. ceived after the death Karen moved back to New Jer- titLement to Benefits “provide . . . dependent mem- 2011). W of the biological father sey. She underwent in vitro fer- Karen appealed to the Third bers of [a wage earner’s] family RECOMMENDATION: To is eligible to receive survivor tilization using the frozen sperm Circuit Court of Appeals which with protection against the hard- insure equal protection of the benefits under the Social Secu- of Robert. On September 23, reversed the District Court. The ship occasioned by [the] loss of laws, Congress should quickly rity Act is a matter of geography. 2003, 18 months after Robert appellate court held that under the [insured’s] earnings.” enact a law providing for a sin- That, in effect, is what the U.S. died, she gave birth to twins. 42 U.S.C. Section 416(e) which The court rejected Karen’s gle rule in determining entitle- Supreme Court said in today’s defines “child” to mean, inter contention that this interpreta- ment to social security survivor (May 21) decision in Astrue v. state intestacy Law alia, “the child or legally adopted tion of the statute raises con- benefits rather than leaving Capato, No. 11-159, 05/21/12. goveRns entitLement to child of an [insured] individual,” cerns under the equal such determination to the vary- Shortly after they were mar- Benefits the biological children of an in- protection clause of the Consti- ing state laws. ried in New Jersey in 1999, Karen applied for social se- sured and his widow qualify for tution, saying that the statute Robert and Karen were told that curity survivor benefits for the survivors benefits without regard passed the rational basis test. (atty. tipon has a Master of Robert had cancer. His doctor twins. The Social Security Ad- to state intestacy laws. Capato v. COMMENT: This is not an Laws degree from Yale Law School told him that if he underwent ministration (SSA) denied her Commissioner, 31 F.3d 626 (3d isolated case. Many service and a degree from the University of the Philip- chemotherapy treatment he application. She went to U.S. Cir. 2011). members deposit their sperm in pines. Office: 800 Bethel St., Suite a sperm bank before being de- would not be able to procreate. District Court in New Jersey 402, Honolulu, HI 96813. Tel. Because he wanted to have chil- which affirmed the SSA’s deci- supReme couRts says ployed for future use in case (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: filam- dren someday, Robert deposited sion. The District Court held that state intestacy Law they are disabled or die. The [email protected]. Websites: his sperm at a sperm bank for the twins could qualify for bene- goveRns Supreme Court took this case www.MilitaryandCriminalLaw.co later use through in vitro fertil- fits only if they could inherit from In a rare show of unanimity, because the various Circuit m, and www.ImmigrationService- sUSA.com. Listen to the most witty, ization. The couple had a child their father, the deceased wage the Supreme Court reversed Courts of Appeals were divided interesting, and informative radio the appeals court. Speaking on the issue, with the Third and by natural means before earner, under the state intes- program in Hawaii on KNDI at Robert’s cancer worsened. In his tacy law as provided by 42 through Justice Ginsburg, the Ninth Circuit (covering Califor- 1270, AM dial every Thursday at will, Robert made provisions for U.S.C. Section 416(h)(2)(A). court held that the Social Secu- nia and most of the western 7:30 a.m., rebroadcast at his child with Karen and his two The court found that Robert rity Act, 42 U.S.C. Section states) holding that posthu- www.iluko.com.) PHILIPPINE NEWS ficials and employees should senators, congressmen, gover- No Need to Sign Waiver - Enrile also sign a waiver to ensure nors, mayors, councilors down transparency in government. to captains and ka- by christina menDez gma to aLso sign waiveR keep on saying that they give Thursday, May 31, 2011 “All public officials should gawads. The rule of law applies As this developed, House due credit to the statement of be subjected to a waiver. From to all,” Estrada told The STAR. MANILA, Philippines - SEN- Minority Leader and Quezon the chief justice to open his the president, vice president, (www.philstar.com) ATE PRESIDENT JUAN Rep. Danilo Suarez said oppo- (peso and dollar accounts) for PONCE ENRILE SAID yes- sition lawmakers, including for- public consumption and trans- terday he is not signing any mer President and now parency, so let’s open ours,” waiver to open his bank ac- Rep Gloria Macapa- Suarez said. counts and described the move gal-Arroyo, would follow He said those examining of ex-chief justice Renato Co- Corona’s signing of a waiver. his SALN might be surprised to rona as mere “theatrics.” “I don’t see any problem see a P91 million entry on Enrile said a waiver to allow with the former president sign- transportation. He said this rep- the ombudsman to look into his ing a waiver,” Suarez said. resents the value of two heli- assets is included in his state- Suarez signed a waiver to copters that he co-owns with ment of assets, liabilities and allow the opening of his bank five other people, including net worth (SALN). accounts during a press briefing celebrity host Willie Revillame. Enrile declared his total net yesterday. The minority bloc earlier worth at P117,726,369 in his He said this would allow the challenged the 188 lawmakers 2011 SALN. He also listed the office of Speaker Feliciano Bel- who signed the impeachment companies under the JAKA In- monte Jr. to furnish “any and all complaint against Corona to vestments Corp. parties a copy of my latest and sign waivers on the records of Sen. Francis Escudero previous (statements of) assets their wealth ahead of the oppo- pushed for the passage of his bill liabilities and net worth upon sition lawmakers. that would automatically allow the their written request.” release of the SALNs of senators. He said he does not have a gov’t officiaLs, empLoy- He said the experience of the im- dollar account or other foreign ees shouLd aLso sign peachment trial against Corona currency deposits. waiveR– eRap should compel all 23 senators to “Many senator-judges and Former President Joseph approve the measure. officials of the administration Estrada said all government of- 8 News Edition traVel & toUriSM JUne 2, 2012 10 Cool Things to Do in LA liFe & sTyle by millet m. mananqUil 6. Get a fashion fix at the FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & orget Jaws and Mickey ments and original costumes are Merchandising). Mouse for now. If you're shown in “The Beatles Love” on F going to Los Angeles this the third floor, which is actually a year, try other fun sights waiting glimpse of the permanent show to be discovered in the City of at the Mirage Hotel in Las Angels. Vegas. This is what we did when I got to better appreciate my we attended the 2012 Interna- son’s kind of music (when he tional Pow Wow in Los Angeles was in his heavy metal phase) Our very own Monique last month. We were eager to be as I saw the interactive exhibit Lhuillier is one of the most no- Grammy Museum wowed as always by LA — our on “The History of Heavy Metal,” table alumnae of FIDM,located favorite city in the USA aside complete with tutorials and a hibit on California design from If you like 168 in Chinatown at 919 Grand Avenue. The FIDM from New York — a place visited scream booth, artwork and cos- 1930 to 1965, featuring furniture, and the tiangge market in museum features a collection of by an estimated 43 million tumes. fashion, ceramics and graphic Greenhills, you will like Santee more than 10,000 costumes, ac- tourists last year. LA ranks third A few of Michael Jackson’s designs of the period. Examples Alley even more. It is less cessories and fabrics from the behind Orlando and New York sequined gloves and beaded are chairs by Charles and Ray chaotic and more trendy. Lo- 18th century to City as one of the ' jackets are on display also in an Eames, and bowls by Gertrud cated within two blocks between modernity.There’s a special sec- leading tourist destinations. exhibit that pays tribute to this and Otto Natzier. The admission Santee Street, Maple Avenue, tion on menswear by Versace music idol on the second an- fee is $15 but as in most muse- Olympic Boulevard and 12th .Clothes on display include vin- 1. Feel and hear Bob Dylan, niversary of his death. ums and galleries, entrance is Street, and open daily from 9:30 tage Carolina Herrera, the Beatles, heavy metal and The Grammy Museum is at free if you have a press ID. Ad- a.m. to 6 p.m., Santee Alley has Dior,Galanos and Yves Saint Michael Jackson at the 800 Olympic Boulevard, corner mission is also free if you’re 150 stores which offer every- Laurent. Costumes will remind Grammy Museum. Figueroa Street. There’s a dis- below 18; and $10 for seniors thing from shorts to formal you of scenes from old films and Upon entering my cozy hotel counted $8 entrance fee after 5 and students. gowns. And yes, you can test theatrical shows. room at Luxe City Center on p.m. 3. Be amazed at the Annen- your bargaining skills here. Figueroa Street, the first thing berg Space for Photography. I found shoes à la 7. Watch a new take on cin- that greeted me was the colorful 2. Enjoy art and lifestyle ex- Louboutin, evening bags with ema by Cirque du Soleil. floor-to-ceiling mural showing hibits at the LACMA (Los An- skull rings à la Alexander Mc- Steven Tyler with his signature geles County Museum of Art). Queen and clothes à la Miyake. look: huge screaming mouth, Thank goodness, this market skinny pants, layers of chains on does not scream with cheap his neck and his tasseled hair fly- Vuitton fakes. ing in all directions. Thank good- ness it was not the usual 5. Have a dinosaur experience boringly predictable hotel room This was a big “Wow” in my at the Natural History Pow Wow attendees at the painting. A week before, I had Los Angeles PowWow trip! Truly Museum. LA Convention Center were just finished reading Tyler’s au- amazing surreal photographs on treated to glimpses of “IRIS: A tobiography (Does the Noise in It is so easy to find LACMA display by artists from the US, Journey Through the World of My Head Bother You?) which I on Wilshire Boulevard. Just look UK and France jolted my per- Cinema,” a major new show at saw at National Book Store, and for the cluster of urban lights by ception of reality and confused the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. flashes of his certainly-not- artist Chris Burden right in front my mind. But I enjoyed the ex- “IRIS” combines acrobatics, boring life (read: music, drugs, of it. This art installation, now an perience. Long before Photo- dance, projections and live love and sex) came to mind. iconic landmark, has appeared shop, there were many tricks in music. Isn’t it heartening to know I opened the window cur- in movies (like No Strings At- the darkroom used by artists. You must include this in your that Cirque du Soleil started with tains, and saw an inviting view tached), music videos and fash- On exhibit are 17 artists but must-see list, because it is one 20 street performers in 1984, right across the hotel: the ion shoots. my top favorite is Jerry Uels- of the most awesome state-of- and this Quebec-based group Grammy Museum! I easily suc- I was so happy to view an mann. A short film takes viewers the-art dinosaur exhibits in this has performed before 100 mil- cumbed to the $12.95 invitation exhibit at LACMA which I had behind the scenes. There is also part of the planet. If you were an lion spectators in 300 cities and got transported through dif- ached to see but missed on a a room featuring 3D works with avid follower of the TV sitcom around the world! ferent decades of music. A trav- trip to Mexico some years ago: terrific imagery. Friends where Ross the pale- eling exhibit on Boy Dylan artwork by my favorite artist, Located at the Avenue of ontologist talks dinosaurs and 8. Enjoy glam shopping — focuses on his role in American Frida Kahlo. Luckily a few of her the Stars, entrance to the An- fossils, you will most likely ap- and celebrity watching — on folk music revival centered in paintings were part of an exhibit nenberg Space for Photography preciate the 25-foot-long Tricer- Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Greenwich Village, New York of the surrealist women artists in is wonderfully free. “Always atops, and the world’s only with a collection of photographs Mexico and the US. Of course, free,” their postcard empha- T-Rex, and a Stegosaurus-fight- by Daniel Kramer, and original for me, Kahlo’s was the best and sizes. ing predator, Allosaurus, here. instruments from icons like Elvis most painfully stirring. The Dinosaur Hall of the NHM Presley and Buddy Holly. Also showing at LACMA is 4. Shop for beautiful bargains features 20 full-body dinosaur A lot of production instru- “Living in a Modern Way,” an ex- at Santee Alley. specimens. The NHM is located at 900 Exposition Boulevard. Oh adveRtise noW and see hoW yes, US Travel Association pres- In this playground of the the FaCe oF Business is ChanGinG! ident Roger Dow welcomed the stars are the best of the best lux- No matter how small your ad, PowWow media with a deli- ury brands, from Armani to it gets our readers attention! cious brunch amid beautiful Dolce & Gabanna to Lanvin to CALL 678-8930 OR GO TO OUR WEBSITE @ flowers and shady trees at the Prada to Vuitton to Rimowa. Our www.thefilipinochronicle.com NHM Gardens. group was given a walking tour (continued on page 9) 9 JUne 2, 2012 PHiliPPiNe NeWS News Edition

that evidence were taken ille- SALNs of Judges, Justices Released gally and still they considered it, we have no choice but to re- by edu pUnay/ SALNs of the chief justice and Twelve of the 14 remaining spect it. “But if Corona was Thursday, May 31, 2012 associate justices. justices attended the special made accountable for such fail- MANILA, Philippines - A DAY The ruling, reiterated in session. Associate Justices ure to disclose all his assets, AFTER RENATO CORONA 1992, stated that it is unlawful for and Diosdado then I think the same standards WAS OUSTED as chief justice any person to obtain or use any Peralta were attending a prior should be applied to all, from the for inaccuracies in his state- statement filed under Republic commitment in Baguio City. President down to the barangay ments of assets, liabilities and Act 6713, the Code of Conduct With Carpio’s designation, officials.” net worth, the Supreme Court and Ethical Standards for Public the justices in effect have ac- On the other hand, Negros (SC) approved yesterday the re- Officials and Employees, for any cepted the Senate’s interpreta- Occidental Gov. Alfredo lease of the full SALNs of all jus- purpose contrary to morals or tion that the verdict on Corona is Marañon Jr. believes Corona’s tices and judges. public policy, or any commercial “Kumpadres” Justices Corona and immediately executory, accord- conviction has upheld the na- Carpio during happier times Speaking to reporters, act- purpose other than by news and ing to Guerra, who was desig- tion’s democracy. ing SC spokesperson Ma. Victo- communications media for dis- SALNs of two judges. nated acting chief of the SC “This should serve as a les- ria Gleoresty Guerra said the semination to the general public. public information office. son to everybody, especially the justices agreed in a special full- The SC expressed willing- caRpio is acting chief “We have an acting chief public officials, that the govern- court session yesterday to set ness to have the clerk of court Justice justice,” she said. “You can draw ment will catch the corrupt be- aside the May 2, 1989 resolution furnish copies of the SALNs of SC justices discussed yes- the necessary implication from cause even the chief justice is prohibiting public disclosure of justices to any person upon re- terday in full-court session the that.” convicted,” he said. SALNs of members of the judici- quest, provided the request has Senate verdict removing chief Guerra said Carpio took “A strong message was ary. a legitimate reason. justice Renato Corona and its over the top SC post “since he is handed out that the justice sys- “It was a collective decision But even requests of jour- accompanying consequences, the most senior of the justices.” tem is fair and high officials of of the justices,” she said. “The nalists for copies of the SALNs particularly the administrative re- Carpio had extended the government can be convicted,” net effect is that the earlier reso- of SC justices were denied. organization in the court. stay in office of their staff in the Marañon said. lution has just been set aside.” “The independence of the Senior Associate Justice An- PIO as well as the staff of Co- Negros Occidental Rep. Al- However, Guerra said the judiciary is constitutionally as im- tonio Carpio was designated rona for 30 days, she added. fredo Benitez, one of 188 law- justices still have to meet in spe- portant as the right to informa- acting chief justice in accor- Guerra takes the place of makers who signed the cial session on June 13 to come tion, which is subject to the dance with SC rules. Midas Marquez, who was coter- impeachment complaint, said up with the guidelines on the is- limitations provided by law,” read He will serve temporarily minous with Corona as SC the conviction of Corona “just suance of their SALNs for 2011. the ruling. until President Aquino names a spokesman and chief of the SC raised the bar of standards for Guerra said it is best to wait “Under specific circum- new chief justice within 90 days PIO. public officials.” for the release of the resolution stances, the need for the fair and from the vacancy. The SC also approved sev- Mayor David Albert Lacson and guidelines where the SC just adjudication of litigations Carpio called the full-court eral other administrative is- of E.B. Magalona town, Associa- would explain the grounds for may require a court to be wary session at 2 p.m. suances, which were not tion of Chief Executive (Mayors) the ruling. of deceptive requests for infor- Senate clerk of court Jessie immediately released to the of Negros Occidental president, “Let’s not forget CJ Corona mation, which shall otherwise be Tamondong delivered the notice media, Guerra said. said Corona was given his day set a precedent in issuing the freely available.” of the decision finding Corona in court. waiver (on bank deposits),” she In 1992, the SC denied the guilty to the office of the SC clerk ‘JudiciaL independence “He went through due said. requests of a graft investigation of court before 10 a.m. gone’ process,” he said. “(But) the In the 1989 full-court resolu- officer of the Office of the Om- The Senate ruled that the Judge Franklin Demon- hammer came down, a decision tion, the SC laid down guidelines budsman and a military captain decision is immediately execu- teverde of the Bacolod Regional was made. We have to abide by on requests for copies of the for certified true copies of the tory. Trial Court believes judicial inde- the law.” pendence has passed away with Negros Occidental Rep. Jef- traVel & toUriSM the conviction of Corona. frey Ferrer said the senator- (cont. from page 8; 10 COOL ... ) produce. Never mind if we didn’t “The men and women in ju- judges made the right decision by the vivacious Joe Katz, the in- see any celebs here either, be- dicial robes are grieving as they based on evidence presented. house stylist of Beverly Hills’ cause the organic fruits and veg- cower in fear while the sword of Negros Occidental Rep. newest hotel, Montage Beverly gies, the foods cooked on the Damocles hovers over their Mercedez Alvarez said the con- Hills. Too bad we didn’t get to spot (crepes, panini, grilled fish heads,” he said. viction of Corona proved that no catch any celebrity doing any and barbecues) were enough of “These honorable men and one is above the law. panic shopping or sitting at the a treat. Open every Sunday, rain women will be walking on dan- “Even the highest officials of sidewalk cafes. We had to be or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Universal Studios was gerous grounds lest they step on the land should comply with our content with photographing this market also sells flowers, closed to the public for one night the toes of the powers that be. constitutional duties as public of- glamorous residents walking soaps, lotions and oils. They as it was booked exclusively for While we abide by the decision ficers,” she said. their bejeweled poodles. also have live entertainment the Pow Wow attendees who of the impeachment court, we “After today, I hope we can from a band, cooking lessons were treated to free popcorn, free can only pray – God help the ju- all move on now as we have a 9. Shop healthy, eat healthy at and pony rides for children. dinner, free rides, free everything! diciary!” lot of work to be done and a lot Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market. This is where Katsuo Sug- The current major offerings are Bacolod Councilor Caesar of bills to be passed in Con- uira, executive chef of the Bev- the Transformers (giant robots Distrito said the senators had gress.” erly Hilton Hotel and reigning walk around for photo-ops) and voted on the basis of political Alex Ozoa of the Negrense executive chef for the 68th An- King Kong, and both rides are survival, not on the basis of evi- 4 Noy Movement congratulated nual Golden Globe Awards, 3D! The revolutionary Transform- dence. the senator-judges and the 188 goes shopping for the freshest ers ride allows visitors to “live” the “I admire Senators (Joker) lawmakers, as well as Rep. produce to satisfy the most movie using state-of-the-art tech- Arroyo, (Miriam Defensor-) San- Rudy Fariñas, one of the prose- finicky tastes. nology. The King Kong ride on- tiago, and (Ferdinand) Marcos cutors who delivered a closing Our tour guide said this mar- board the studio tram brings you (Jr.) for standing with the rule of argument. ket on the 9300 block of Civic 10. Be a child once again at to Skull Island where you get law,” he said. “A big nail was removed Center Drive, is where the likes Universal Studios Hollywood caught in a ferocious fight be- “Although I disagree with the from the matuwid na daan of of Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry with the Transformers and tween King Kong and a giant T- decision of the Senate convict- President P-Noy,” he said. and Sharon Stone shop for fresh King Kong. Rex. (www.philstar.com) ing CJ Corona, as it was shown (www.philstar.com) 10 News Edition PHiliPPiNe NeWS JUne 2, 2012

DepEd Issues Warning Vs Unaccredited Private Schools

by Dennis carcamO the public of the duly recognized and ac- Wednesday, May 30, 2012 credited private schools in the country. MANILA, Philippines - THE DEPART- The deadline for the submission of the MENT OF EDUCATION ON list is on May 31. WEDNESDAY cautioned parents against Luistro said that studying in an unac- enrolling their children in unaccredited pri- credited private school might pose a prob- vate schools. lem on student’s learning owing to Education Secretary Armin Luistro possible unauthorized curriculum. also advised parents to confirm if the “If a private school does not go schools of their children have the neces- through the process of government ac- sary DepEd accreditation. creditation, we are not even sure if they “We encourage parents to check follow the minimum academic standards whether the private school where they in- set by the appropriate government agen- tend to enroll their children has the re- cies,” he said. quired permits so the department can Pupils and students who had finished easily track down unaccredited private an alleged grade/year level in a school schools and pursue immediate without the required permit are advised to action,"Luistro said. take the Philippine Validating Test (PVT) The DepEd has also ordered all its re- prior to admission to another school to val- gional offices to submit the list of names idate the acquired learning gains. PVT is and addresses of private schools with gov- administered at the National Education ernment permit to operate as this will serve Testing and Research Center at the as guide for parents and students on which DepEd Central Office. private schools to enroll in. A master list of private schools with The list will then be posted in all re- DepEd accreditation is available at the gional and division offices, municipal halls DepEd website, www.deped.gov.ph. and other conspicuous places to inform (www.philstar.com) Erap: At Least Corona Got points in the Senate when Corona walked Due Process out immediately after delivering his by Jose rodel clapanO lengthy speech before the impeachment Wednesday, May 30, 2011 court last week. MANILA, Philippines - FORMER PRES- “(Chief Justice Hilario) Davide should IDENT said yes- have ordered the same and locked up the terday that although Chief Justice Renato Senate entry points when the prosecution Corona was convicted, he is still more for- panel walked out and ordered the private tunate than him because Corona was prosecutors to return to the impeachment given his day in the impeachment court. court as well as dismissed the case “He is even fortunate than me because against me for failure to prosecute. But he he was convicted on the basis of the evi- did not do that,” Estrada said. dence presented by the prosecution and Estrada, who followed the entire pro- the defense panels,” Estrada said. ceedings at the Senate, lauded presiding He recalled that the prosecution panel officer Enrile for his high quality leadership in his impeachment case walked out, during the impeachment trial, adding that which deprived him of the chance to de- the recently concluded proceeding is a fend himself in 2001. boost to the country’s democracy. “I was unconstitutionally removed and “I congratulate the impeachment court they created the special court in Sandigan- for successfully concluding the impeach- bayan to convict me. I was not given the ment trial. Regardless of the result, today chance to defend myself,” Estrada said. was a good day for our democracy be- He cited the time when Senate Presi- cause the impeachment court proved that dent Juan Ponce Enrile ordered the ser- we can abide by the rule of law,” Estrada geant-at-arms to close all entry and exit said. (www.philstar.com) 11 JUne 2, 2012 PHiliPPiNe NeWS News Edition

Noy Won't Rush Selection of CJ pressed hope the President by Delon pOrcalla/ removed from office through the would appoint someone not in Wednesday, May 30, 2012 impeachment process,” he said. any way identified with him or MANILA, Philippines - PRESI- He said the JBC has to with any vested interest. DENT AQUINO SAID YES- come up with a list of three nom- “I am hoping that the vetting TERDAY HE WOULD MAKE inees for Chief Justice “since will be from the outside circle of FULL USE of the 90 days pro- under the Constitution, Presi- the President’s official family, vided by law for selecting a re- dent Aquino has to appoint a re- friends and the current Supreme placement for ousted chief placement within 90 days from Court composition so that we justice Renato Corona. the time the vacancy occurs.” strictly adhere to the new leaf we In a televised speech at “Without such list, the Pres- all are looking forward to,” Es- Malacañang, Aquino said he has ident cannot appoint a replace- he had no interest in succeeding tions and nominations for the cudero said. 90 days to ensure that the next ment. He also cannot appoint Corona as chief justice. chief justice position. “It’s time for all of us to work chief justice will be independent, one not in the JBC’s nomination “To set the facts straight, I Escudero said the Constitu- for healing, reconciliation so we competent, and with the integrity list,” he added. am not interested in the position tion provides that “any vacancy can already move on and move needed to lead the judiciary. Tupas headed the House of chief justice of the Supreme shall be filled within ninety days forward,” he said. The Judicial and Bar Council panel that successfully prose- Court,” Drilon said in a state- from the occurrence thereof.” Escudero said he wants the (JBC) will meet on Monday to cuted Corona in his Senate im- ment, reacting to a STAR report “The law always abhors a JBC to require all applicants and tackle the process of nominating peachment trial. that he was among those being vacuum. Not because the SC nominees to execute a waiver a replacement for Corona, Iloilo He said the ousted chief jus- considered for the post. lost its chief justice, we stop that would allow the council to Rep. Niel Tupas Jr. said yester- tice should not listen to some of “I believe I can serve our functioning as a council. We examine a candidate’s assets day. his lawyers who are suggesting country better as senator,” need to continue with our work and finances if necessary. “Since the council has no that they appeal his conviction to Drilon, one of 20 senators who as usual and part of it is to im- “As I have said in my expla- chairman because the Senate the Supreme Court. voted for Corona’s conviction, mediately look for someone to fill nation of vote yesterday, from impeachment has found CJ Co- “He should realize that his said. the vacancy in the highest now on, we should measure rona guilty and has removed him conviction by the impeachment Meanwhile, Senate Presi- court,” he said. everyone aspiring to join the gov- from office, we may designate a court is the end of the road for dent Juan Ponce Enrile said Escudero said he wants to ernment with the measure we temporary presiding officer,” he him. There is no appeal process Corona’s replacement should see an outsider to replace the used with former CJ Corona,” Es- said. in impeachment. The Constitu- just be chosen from among the former chief justice and ex- cudero said. (www.philstar.com) Tupas, as chairman of the tion is very clear on this,” he incumbent justices while the committee on justice of the said. Senate’s representative to the House of Representatives, sits in He said Corona would ex- JBC believes the body should the JBC, whose ex-officio chair- pose himself to more embar- set into motion its selection man is the Chief Justice. rassment if he listens to the process, including accepting ap- Council members include suggestion of some of his plications from outsiders. the chairman of the Senate com- lawyers. Corona has said he Enrile said there is no need mittee on justice, a representa- was accepting the Senate’s for a candidate for the post of tive of academe, one former guilty verdict. chief justice to undergo JBC’s Supreme Court justice, and a Tupas said he would have selection process since the post representative of the private sec- wished that Corona resigned of JBC chairman, held by the tor. early in the trial “so we would not chief justice, is also vacant fol- Tupas said an acting chief have gone through this painful lowing Corona’s removal from justice cannot sit as council process.” his post last Tuesday. chairman “because the Constitu- He said he could not under- He said only an outsider tion explicitly states that the stand why Corona had to ex- needs to undergo JBC’s screen- Chief Justice, not an acting chief pose himself and his family to ing procedures. magistrate, heads the JBC in an pain, suffering, anxiety, embar- For his part, JBC’s Senate ex-officio capacity.” rassment, and ridicule, knowing representative Sen. Francis Es- He said the designation of a that he had hidden assets that cudero said the JBC must con- temporary presiding officer has a could potentially be found, which vene soon to avoid a vacuum in precedent. could lead to his conviction. the Supreme Court. He recalled that during the “He also risked his health. I Escudero said he would ask Ramos administration, the JBC pitied him when he returned to the council to immediately con- once made such designation the impeachment court from the vene and send notice of applica- when the Chief Justice was in- hospital last Friday, obviously disposed. still sick,” he said. “The council is a collegial At the Senate, Liberal Party body. It can function even with- stalwart Sen. Franklin Drilon out the Chief Justice, like in this said he is keen on finishing his case when the Chief Justice is term until 2016 as he reiterated 12 News Edition HealtH NeWS JUne 2, 2012

When patients seeking therapy are involved in the treatment, New Guidelines in Cardio Care they have a chance of getting from www.philstar.com of Cardiology (ESC). The guide- pines, the incidence of cardio- Among existing treatments that the best benefits from the med- lines were developed for the vascular disease, as well as the raise good cholesterol levels, ical regimen. ANILA, Philippines - management of dyslipidaemias prevalence of established risk niacin has been shown to give Despite available therapeu- Philippine heart doctors as an integral part of cardiovas- factors, such as high cholesterol the best percentage of increase tic remedies for lowering choles- M received practice guide- cular disease prevention. Dys- and increased LDL levels, is in- in HDL, resulting in reduced terol, the health goals of many lines from European cardiology lipidaemia is a spectrum of creasing. cases of cholesterol-related car- patients remain off-target, and experts at the 17th joint annual coronary afflictions that includes As presented by Catapano, diovascular disease, although one of the reasons could be the convention of the Philippine So- the condition of having high lev- the EAS/ESC guidelines cover the guideline notes that “the ad- suboptimal use of lipid-lowering ciety of Hypertension and Philip- els of bad cholesterol (low-den- areas which include ap- verse effect of flushing may af- agents. It is important to remem- pine Lipid and Atherosclerosis sity lipoprotein/LDL) and proaches in pharmacological fect compliance.” In order to ber that management of lipid lev- Society held recently at the decreased amounts of good treatments and advice concern- address this, laropiprant has els is an essential and integral Crowne Plaza Hotel. Global cholesterol (high-density lipopro- ing dyslipidaemia in elderly, pa- been added to an extended re- part of cardiovascular disease healthcare leader MSD invited tein/HDL) in the blood. tients with diabetes and lease formulation of niacin which prevention. guest speaker Alberico Cata- Cardiovascular illness, due transplant patients, among oth- raises HDL-C and brings down MSD remains committed to pano, chairperson of the Euro- to thickened arteries from lipid ers. The guidelines also offer triglyceride levels, while reduc- the continuous advancement in pean Atherosclerosis Society accumulation, is reported to be risk estimation charts and sum- ing the flushing caused by the research and development (EAS), to deliver a lecture on the one of the leading causes of pre- maries of recommended goals niacin. of medicines for cardiovascular topic “New Advances in Cardio- mature mortality and disability in on lipid-lowering therapy, and For patients complying with diseases and other unmet med- vascular Risk Reduction in High- Europe and in other parts of the mention that LDL cholesterol re- multiple drug therapies, the ical needs to improve the quality Risk Patients.” world, including the Philippines. mains as the primary treatment EAS/ESC guidelines advise of life of patients. It is also MSD’s Professor Catapano, who is More than 60 percent of the target. doctors to simplify dosing rec- goal to help in the continuing also affiliated with the Depart- global burden of coronary heart A section on medicines af- ommendations if possible by re- medical education of physicians ment of Pharmacological Sci- disease occurs in developing fecting high-density lipoprotein ducing daily doses and so that they can in turn give bet- ence at the University of Milan, countries, and ill-health, disabil- explains that “raising of HDL-C concomitant medications, to ex- ter care to their patients. Talk to presented a new set of treat- ity, or early death resulting from may be considered as a sec- plore affordable options, and to your doctor about available op- ment strategies drafted by the the illness is projected to rise to ondary and optional target in pa- work the treatment around the tions to reduce your risk of car- EAS and the European Society 82 million by 2020. In the Philip- tients with dyslipidaemias.” patient’s lifestyle and needs. diovascular diseases.

MaiNlaNd NeWS cellence in Journalism Awards. Filipino-Americans make up LA TV Producer Joins the largest Asian sub-group in JANNELLE SO, THE HOST educate and re-educate the table in creating awareness Los Angeles with a population of AND PRODUCER OF kababayans on how rich the for Gawad Kalinga so more peo- over half a million. “Kababayan “KABABAYAN LA,” was re- Philippines is because of its peo- ple can have the opportunity to LA” provides a platform for dis- cently elected to the board of di- ple and what the nation can be- be a part of building a nation,” cussion of significant issues, rectors of Gawad Kalinga-USA, come if everyone practiced the Olaes says. from serious news topics to light the official representative of GK true essence of giving care, or So’s “Kababayan LA” is the lifestyle concerns, by featuring in North America. “Gawad Kalinga.” longest-running Filipino daily talk exceptional interviews and live GK works to eradicate Tony Olaes, GK-USA Board show outside of the Philippines. call-in segments to connect with poverty in the Philippines by CEO and chairman says the or- Last March, the show celebrated the community at large. building communities through ganization is excited to have So its sixth anniversary. In 2011, it So has also been named to providing shelters, livelihood, on board. received an Honorable Mention the list of 100 Most Influential Fil- values formation and other “With her talent and experi- at the Los Angeles Press Club’s ipinas in the U.S. by Filipina major components needed to ence, she will bring so much to Annual Southern California Ex- Women's Network. Pinay Ex-Nanny Sues Sharon Stone for Pay Dispute, Insulting Her Filipino Stone’s accountants made the speak in front of Stone’s children Heritage overtime payments because the so they wouldn’t learn to talk like LOS ANGELES—SHARON nanny worked on vacations and she did. STONE IS BEING SUED by holidays, but Stone did not ap- Stone’s publicist, Paul a former nanny who claims the prove. She claims the actress in- Bloch, wrote in a statement that Oscar-nominated actress in- sulted her accent and also Elemen was a disgruntled for- sulted her Filipino heritage and denigrated her religious beliefs. mer employee and called her fired her after discovering she Rob Schmitt, reporting for claims absurd and fabricated. had been paid overtime. CBS2 and KCAL9, spoke to Ele- He also said the former nanny Erlinda T. Elemen filed the men’s attorney Solomon Gre- was just trying to make money lawsuit seeking unspecified sen. “any way she could.” Bloch said damages on Wednesday, 15 Gresen maintains that Stone would be “completely vin- months after she was fired. The Stone routinely degraded his dicated in court.” lawsuit stated Elemen worked client for her culture and her re- Last year, the actress was for Stone for more than four ligion. He says at one point, ordered to pay $232,000 in com- years and was promoted to Stone told Elemen she wasn’t al- pensation to a worker who in- head nanny, but was fired after lowed to read the Bible in jured his knee after slipping and the actress demanded she re- Stone’s home. falling in her backyard in 2006. turn overtime payments. He also alleged Stone told (Associated Press) (www.asian- Elemen’s complaint states Elemen she wasn’t allowed to journal.com) 13 June 2, 2012 LEGAL NOTES News Edition Same-Sex Marriages Under randum does not specifically nationals face a constant threat Immigration Law mention gay and lesbian cou- of deportation. government, marriage is for not petition his/her same-sex ples, it considers family ties a The humanitarian consider- state legislatures, not the U.S. spouse for a green card. favorable factor. ations underpinning the move- Congress, to define. Same-sex The Obama administration Just recently, a lesbian cou- ment for comprehensive marriage is prohibited in 30 has taken the position that the ple in Vermont was saved from immigration reform also support states and legal in the District of section of DOMA restricting mar- separation after USCIS granted legal recognition of same-sex by Reuben S. Columbia and 8 states: Con- riage to heterosexual couples a two-year deferred action in marriages. A recent study shows the alien spouse’s removal pro- that there are 28,500 same-sex SeguRitan necticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, was unconstitutional and an- New Hampshire, New York, Ver- nounced last year that it would ceedings. A New Jersey immi- bi-national couples in the United mont, Washington, and Mary- no longer defend it in federal gration judge last year closed States where one party is a U.S. fter years of offering civil land. court challenges. the deportation proceedings of citizen, and an additional 11,500 unions as an alternative to For immigration purposes, Several efforts have been a gay man who was married to couples where neither party is a A marriage, President however, the law that is applied introduced to repeal DOMA, a U.S. citizen on the motion of U.S. citizen. The study found Obama recently expressed sup- is the Defense of Marriage Act one of which is the Uniting the USCIS that it would no that these couples raised nearly port for same-sex marriage. In a (DOMA). Marriage under the American Families Act (UAFA). longer pursue the foreign na- 25,000 children. dramatic shift from his long-held DOMA must be between “one This bill would amend the Immi- tional’s removal. More than half (53%) of position, Obama said that same- man and one woman” and a gration and Nationality Act by Unfortunately, relief from re- Americans believe that same- sex couples should be allowed spouse is either a husband or allowing a USC or LPR spouse moval such as administrative sex marriages should be legally to get married. wife “of the opposite sex”. to sponsor his/her same-sex closure or deferred action does valid according to a 2011 poll. The polarizing issue of Because of this definition, partner for immigration to the not grant lawful immigration sta- With such strong numbers, it is same-sex marriages has made gay and lesbian couples who U.S. Reintroduced in every tus. The answer lies in the re- about time for our lawmakers to the headlines in the United are married, whether in the Congress since 2000, UAFA peal of DOMA. Until the law is recognize the need for immigra- States and abroad, even in the United States or in a foreign now has more co-sponsors repealed or declared unconstitu- tion fairness and equality. Philippines. It is expected to be country, are not considered by than ever before. tional in a final court decision, its one of the social issues to be immigration authorities to be The Department of Home- provisions would still be en- REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been prac- forced. Since the law continues ticing law for over 30 years. For further in- hotly debated in this year’s pres- legally married. This means that land Security has also issued formation, you may call him at (212) 695 idential elections. a U.S. citizen (USC) or lawful guidelines on prosecutorial dis- to deny recognition to same-sex 5281 or log on to his website at www.seguri- Under the federal system of permanent resident (LPR) can- cretion. Although the memo- marriages, homosexual foreign tan.com MAINLAND NEWS Fil-Am Math Teacher Wins Princeton University Award PrinCeton UniverSity mathematics teacher at McNair Jersey teachers from public and Challenge in 2006, Teacher of tion and Master of Science in haS annoUnCeD the Academic High School in Jersey private schools for their contri- the Year from McNair Academic Education degrees. She is mar- winnerS of its search for 4 City. This was learned from Va- butions to the lives of the state’s in 1997, 1999, and 2004, and ried to Scott Wasmuth. They outstanding New Jersey sec- lerie Smith, Dean of the College secondary school students. has been named Hudson have three daughters, Elizabeth, ondary school teachers for 2012. at Princeton University. Through the generosity of County Outstanding Asian Pa- Christine and Abigail. Of the 4 winners is Filipina- Each year since 1959, an anonymous alumnus, each of cific American by the Hudson Mrs. Wasmuth and the 3 American Victorina Caballero Princeton University has se- the winners receives $5,000, County Executive’s Office in other winning high school teach- Wasmuth. Mrs. Wasmuth is a lected four distinguished New and each winner’s school library 2003. ers will be honored by Princeton receives an additional $3,000. The Fil-Am winning teacher University during its Com- Mrs. Wasmuth teaches Ad- is also in-charge of admissions mencement Exercises on June With 94 co-sponsors for vance Placement (AP) Calculus, at Mc Nair and advisor for the 5. The four distinguished teach- AP Calculus BC, and Algebra 2 McNair National Honor Society. ers will march in the graduation HR 210, JFAV vows to Honors. She has been a math She is also a Sunday School As- procession with the faculty, will teacher at McNair for the past 17 sistant Teacher with the Grace be seated on the platform and fight for justice and years. She has received various Bible Fellowship Church in Bay- will be honored by the University other awards over the years, onne, NJ. Provost with a citation com- equity to victory such as, Google’s exemplary She graduated from the Uni- mending their teaching during LOS ANGELES – Commem- Math Award in 2009, Honorable versity of the Philippines with the commencement program. orating memorial Day Mention in Moody’s Mega Math Bachelor of Science in Educa- (www.asianjournal.com) in the UniteD StateS, the Justice for Filipino American vet- erans (JFAV), with 94 co-spon- sors for HR 210 or the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2011 in the House vows to assert for Fil- ipino veterans equity rights as American soldiers to the victori- the House and the US Senate. ous end. For more than 20 years Results of the MeMoRial JFAV have lobbied at the US Day lobby Congress hoping our veterans JFAV is happy to announce will be recognized and their ben- that it has lobbied a week before efits be given, may see the light Memorial Day, May 21-22, 2012 at the end of the tunnel with the to more than 30 US Senators gathering support for HR 210 in (continued on page 14) 14 News Edition GloBal NeWS JUne 2, 2012 the Index. Second, and do well, despite a Report Finds Very Little 'Fun' in the Philippines few weaknesses. The third by cheryl m. arciBal Among countries in South- and tourism contributes to cre- sources. group consists of Vietnam, In- Wednesday, May 30, 2012 east Asia, is leading ating a regional identity, a sense Of the 14 pillars of the donesia, and Brunei Darus- MANILA, Philippines - GOv- in tourism competitiveness, of ‘ASEANness’ among citi- index, among the members of salam, which all display very ERNMENT OFFICIALS MAY ranking 10th; followed by zens.” the Association of the South- wide performance swings. Fi- PROMOTE THE PHILIPPINES Malaysia, 35th; Thailand, 41st; The rankings are based on east Asian Nations , the Philip- nally, both the Philippines and as a "fun" tourist destination, Brunei Darussalam, 67th; and data covering 14 areas: policy pines got the worst score in present serious but the country remains a lag- , 74th. Cambodia did rules and regulations; environ- ground transport infrastructure - shortcomings gard in the travel and tourism worse than the Philippines, mental sustainability; saftey and 114t and safety and security, in most dimensions," the re- industry compared to its peers ranking 109th. security; health and hygiene, 109th. port said. in Southeast Asia, a report by "Travel and tourism is not prioritization of T&T (travel and "Mirroring the profound po- Overall, Switzerland is the the World Economic Forum only a critical driver of economic tourism); air transport infra- litical, cultural, and economic di- most competitive in travel and said. development and social structure; ground transport in- versity that characterizes tourism, followed by Germany According to the Travel and progress. It also represents a frastructure; tourism ASEAN, its member countries and France, respectively. tourism Competitiveness Re- formidable factor of regional in- infrastructure; ICT infrastruc- spread across the TTCI rank- Also included in the Top 10 port 2012 of the Switzerland- tegration," said Børge Brende, ture; price competitiveness in ings. We can classify them into are Austria, Sweden, United based WEF, the Philippines Managing Director, World Eco- the T&T industry; human re- four groups. Singapore is in a States of America, United King- ranked 94th out of the 139 nomic Forum. “By improving sources, affinity for T&T; natural league of its own, leading dom, , Canada and Sin- countries included in the poll. connectivity and mobility, travel resources; and cultural re- ASEAN in all but two areas of gapore. (www.philstar.com) UN Council Gives Philippines Positive Marks on Human Rights Record Secretary de Lima says. filed,” she says. “Let it be said concrete measure to strengthen UN member states were that the government will be re- implementation of human rights THE PHILIPPINES RE- ministration’s adherence to unanimous in citing the signifi- lentless in its efforts to pursue obligations. CEIvED OvERWHELMING human rights, good governance cant decrease in reported inci- those responsible for such UN member states further- SUPPORT at the United Na- and the rule of law, and the fight dents of extrajudicial killings as crimes and bring them to justice.” more lauded the Philippines’ tions Human Rights Council in against corruption, Justice Sec- a positive development. Secre- UN Member States also Magna Carta of Women, and Geneva, Switzerland held May retary Leila M. de Lima informed tary de Lima appreciated the commended the Philippine Gov- domestic legislation and Gov- 29, 2012 for its continuing ef- the Human Rights Council of the commendation and told the UN ernment for its progressive ernment programs to enhance forts to promote and protect impeachment verdict against Human Rights Council that measures to improve education, protection of children, persons human rights and to meet the Philippine Supreme Court Chief Philippine government “utterly health and alleviate poverty in the with disabilities, and indigenous development needs of its citi- Justice Renato Corona. condemns such crimes.” country, such as the Pantawid peoples. zens. “This historic development “The government pays spe- Pamilya Pilipino program. “We received positive en- A number of countries ap- shows that in the Philippines, no cial attention to such cases and The Philippine government couragement from the UN. Such preciated President Benigno S. one is above the law as the the wheels of the Philippine jus- was also commended for ratify- acknowledgement from the inter- Aquino’s strong anti-corruption Aquino Administration pursues tice system are indeed turning. All ing a large number of interna- national community augurs well and good governance platform. human rights, good governance, cases, where evidence permits, tional instruments such as the for the Philippines under the lead- As an example of the Aquino ad- and anti-corruption measures,” are fastidiously investigated and Rome Statute of the Interna- ership of President Aquino. It in- tional Criminal Court and Op- spires the government to work tional Protocol to the Convention even harder to strengthen its Against Torture (OPCAT). The human rights protection meas- enactment of the Philippines’ ures,” Secretary de Lima says. Anti-Torture Law is seen as a (DFA) MaiNlaNd NeWS (cont. from page 13; WITH ... ) Committee meeting urgent will be the issue of veterans widows de- and another 30 US Representa- nied of lump sum and the case tives and are looking for the more than 24,000 veterans who House Veterans Affair Committee applied for lump sum were denied hearings on an undisclosed date and are being given a run around before the National Elections. by the DVA, one of the most inef- Now, on the 2nd year at ficient and corrupt agency of the being lobbied at the Congress American government. by veterans groups and support- Despite the pleadings of the ers right now is House Bill 210 or current President of the Philip- the Filipino-American Veterans pines and other leaders of the Fairness Act of 2011 which as- different Fil-Am groups, the DVA serts for full equity of WWII vet- stood pat on its brazen decision erans in a similar treatment with to deny the veterans their proper the other allied nationals. dues. Most notable supporters of For more than 66 years HR 210 are Reps. Ron Paul, now, the US Government, its in- Jeffrey Miller, Bob Filner, Dennis strumentalities like the US Con- Kucinich and former Speaker gress refused to recognize then. Nancy Pelosi and 90 others. The first denied them the rights Thisshows the bi-partisan nature by 79th US Congress by pass- of the JFAV lobby. ing an unjust Rescission Act in 1946 and the 2nd time when eRRoRs of the past they passed the new GI Bill of Making the HOR Veterans (continued on page 15) JUne 2, 2012 News Edition 15 Community CalendaR Business diReCtoRy philippiNe iNdepeNdeNCe day CelebratioN / 4th usa regioNal assembly aNd saturday ● June 9, 2012, ● Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel, CoNfereNCe, order of the kNights of rizal Coral Ballrooms 1, 2, & 3 ● 6:30-11:30PM ● Contact Jo @ ● September 1-3, 2012 ● Hibiscus Room, Ala Moana Hotel ● 282 3847 or Edna @ 282 3669 Delegates are expected to come from the mainland US, Canada, Europe, Philippines, and Hawaii ofCC CoNveNtioN / suNday ● June 10, 2012, ● Philippine Consulate Lanai ● 6:30-11:30PM ● For further info, 2Nd dr. Jose p. rizal award / suNday ● please contact Maria Etrata, 392-2962 September 2, 2012, ● Hibiscus Room, Ala Moana Hotel ● For more information, call Raymund Liongson at 381-4315 or Jun Colmenares, 510-734-4491. GloBal NeWS Travel & Leisure Names Jollibee Among cream parlor in World’s Top Food Chains 1975 and grew NEW YORK-BASED TRAvEL & staff writer Jamie Feldmar. into what is now LEISURE MAGAzINE RANKS “There are more than 700 loca- the largest and JOLLIBEE, the Philippines’ all-time tions across the country, serving most popular fast favorite quick-service restaurant, as everything from fried chicken food chain in the one of the “Best fast food chains in and hamburgers to local fa- country. It cur- the world” in its May 2012 issue. vorites like palabok, rice noo- rently is the largest Others on the list include Eng- dles with meat sauce, shrimp fast food chain in land’s Pret a Manger, Russia’s Ter- and hard-boiled egg.” the Philippines, operating a nation- emok, ’s Din Tai Fung, Puerto Feldmar also recommends the wide network of more than 750 Rico’s El Mason Sandwiches, “Spicy Chickenjoy—fried chicken stores. Japan’s Ippudo, Australia’s Chocola- coated with chili powder” to first-time The company has also embarked teria San Churro and Brazil’s Giraf- diners. on an aggressive international ex- fas. Jollibee became a household pansion plan and currently has 79 “Fast food gets a Filipino twist at name in the Philippines for its Jolly stores outside the Philippines, includ- this quick-serve chain, which is so Spaghetti, Palabok Fiesta, Yum- ing the U.S., Vietnam, Brunei, Hong beloved that its mascot stars in its burger and Peach Mango Pie. The Kong, Qatar and Kuwait. (Good News own children’s television show,” says chain started as a two-branch ice Pilipinas) 3 Pinoys Among 19 Killed in Doha Mall explained. Another OFW Michael Orosco, Blaze The embassy also verified that the brother of Maribel, is being treated for MANILA, Philippines - THREE three OFWs, who worked as teachers smoke inhalation at Hamad hospital OvERSEAS FILIPINO WORK- and assistant teachers, had only and is reportedly out of danger. ERS (OFWS) were among the 19 tourist and business visas. DFA spokesman Raul Hernandez people killed in a fire that gutted a mall “Perhaps, they were still applying said the families of the victims were al- in Doha on Monday, according to an for working visas here,” Relacion said. ready informed about the incident. embassy report. However, based on the informa- The embassy added that it would Citing a report from the Philippine tion obtained by the Overseas Work- make representations with the man- embassy in Qatar, the Department of ers Welfare Administration (OWWA), agement of the mall and the owner of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday the three OFWs apparently entered the school for possible death benefits. that three OFWs died of smoke in- Doha illegally since they did not have The fire was reportedly caused by halation while suffering minor burns. any records with OWWA or the Philip- faulty electrical wiring and started at In his report to the DFA, Philippine pine Overseas Employment Adminis- about 11 a.m. inside the Villaggio mall Ambassador to Qatar Crescente tration (POEA). where the nursery school was located. Relacion identified the casualties as “They do not have records with us “It appeared that they were Maribel Orosco, Margie Yecyec and and based on the information we got trapped inside the school when the fire Julie Ann Soco, employees of the they entered Doha using visit or busi- broke out at about 11 a.m. last Mon- Gympanzee Nursery School. ness visas,” OWWA chief Carmelita day,” Dimzon noted. Relacion said that the embassy Dimzon said. Out of the 19 confirmed casual- would coordinate with authorities to fa- Despite the undocumented status ties, 13 were reportedly school chil- cilitate the repatriation of the remains of the three victims, Dimzon gave as- dren. According to their respective of the three victims. surance that OWWA would still help governments, four children from “With investigation by authorities, out in the repatriation process and pro- Spain, triplets from New Zealand and it may take time to repatriate the bod- vide other necessary assistance to a French child were among those who ies, longer than one week,” Relacion their families. perished. (www.philstar.com) MaiNlaNd NeWS (cont. from page 14; WITH ... ) World War, than are less than 40,000 can veterans every Memorial Day and and will not come from gracious rulers who de- Rights in 2008 and deleting the whole veterans and the same number of sur- got only token praises and awards. nied them such rights in the first place. section about the Filipino World War II vivors and widows who are not recog- But, we the Filipino-American com- While we honor all veterans who fought for free- veterans and just giving them a lump nized as American veterans and have munity will not let this insult and injury dom and democracy, we especially honor our own sum, without recognition and with a not received their benefits. to get by without any fight. Filipino-American Veterans who won the good fight waiver that denies them further bene- JFAV has suffered the indignities This Memorial Day, we will con- in the Pacific but are now being denied a place of fits in the future. and discrimination of being treated as tinue to fight for justice and equity no honors among the American Veterans of this nation. Out of more than 250,000 Filipino second class citizens. They have to matter how long will it take. For justice On this memorial day, we renew our vow to soldiers who fought in the Second bear to fall behind the lines of Ameri- and equity will not fall from heaven fight until we are victorious. (www.asianjournal.com) 16 News Edition JUne 2, 2012