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The original and first Asian Journal in America PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid Philippine Radio San Diego’s first and only Asian Filipino weekly publication and a multi-award winning newspaper! Online+Digital+Print Editions to best serve you! Permit No. 203 AM 1450 550 E. 8th St., Ste. 6, National City, San Diego County CA USA 91950 | Ph: 619.474.0588 | Fx: 619.474.0373 | Email: [email protected] | www.asianjournalusa.com Chula Vista M-F 7-8 PM CA 91910 On Easter, Noy calls for humility, sacrifi ce , - President Aquino yesterday called on the public to be humble and sacrifi ce for the greater Fr. Suarez says last Mass on Easter On This Good Friday good as he wished everyone a peace- ful and signifi cant observance of Holy before returning donated land Week. The Cross We Carry “Let us not forget that practicing humility, concern for others and rightful acts should not only be done during the Holy Week. Refl ections and prayers prepare us for a lifetime of emulating the life of Jesus Christ,” Aquino said in Filipino. He said “Jesus laid down his life to save us” and accepted the punishment and ridicule heaped on him. The President said Jesus Christ’s unconditional love should inspire people to continue to tread the right path. There is always hope for a better tomorrow, Aquino noted, saying this should guide those facing ordeals. He said that with the government pushing for vital reforms in line with its “tuwid na Daan (straight path)” policy, it But like most gifted people, Suarez is inevitable that trials are encountered. By Ma. Ceres P. Doyo always says he is only a channel and He urged the people to be ready to do Philippine Daily Inquirer that it is God who heals those who have their share of sacrifi ce because in the faith. end, all their efforts will bear fruit. The “healing priest” Fr. Fernando Not all welcome Suarez in Suarez will celebrate his last Mass at their ecclesiastical territories and some At home or Malacañang? MonteMaria in Alfonso town, have been speaking unfavorably of province, on Easter Sunday after his him in a recent series of reports on the Meanwhile, Aquino said he will Mary Mother of the Poor Foundation Monte Maria property published in the spend the Lenten season either at their (MMPF) decided to return the 33-hect- Inquirer. ancestral home in or at are property donated to it by San Miguel But Antonio Palang, SVD, DD Malacañang. Corp. (SMC). Vicar Apostolic of the Vicariate of San Aquino said he will likely be accom- Suarez is known in the Philippines Jose, Occidental Mindoro province, has panied by his sisters in today’s Visita By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. our Uncle brought us to his farm and life,” Carding complained, hoping his Iglesia, and they will celebrate Easter and abroad for his gift of healing. issued a letter to dispel doubts about his Publisher & Editor served us beer and broiled catfi sh from past pain would spare him from what Many people who have experienced or integrity. Sunday together after hearing mass. San Diego Asian Journal the nearby irrigation ditch. We had just could potentially come ahead. During Holy Week last year, Aquino witnessed the miraculous healing have In that letter, Bishop Palang says: “To The Original and First Asian Journal fi nished swimming in that ditch, and a As far as I know, the hex on Card- confi rmed the priest’s gift. stayed at Bahay Pangarap in Malaca- (Continued on page 8) In America cool breeze of wind was sweeping over ing did not come true. The supersti- ñang – his offi cial residence since July our shirtless and wet bodies. tious belief regarding the mole on his 2010. - By Delon Porcalla (The Philip- Seventh in a Series “Pasang krus ka pala (You are a cross shoulder proved to be just a product of pine Star) of Easter Articles carrier),” he told my cousin. one’s imagination. Though Carding’s Emilio Yap’s rags-to-riches saga One of the many superstitious beliefs father died when he was 12 years old, San Diego, California of our elders then, especially in the he lived a good life. He got a job at the Good Friday Philippine Airlines where his father DOH backs BULL MARKET, BULL SHEET April 11, 2014 rural areas, was the notion that if one By Wilson Lee Flores has mole on his shoulder, he will suffer worked, for children of deceased former in life. The shoulder is the place where employees got a priority for job open- Church on A cousin of my mother, Tiyo (Uncle) ings. When the Pan American Airlines There are no shortcuts to real success Ben, noticed that my cousin Carding, Jesus Christ carried his cross. The mole and it is tragic that those who vainly signifi es one person’s cross; hence, he’ll looked for baggage carriers to work in discouraging who was shirtless in front of him, had their airport in Wake Island, Carding seek get-rich-quick schemes often end a mole on his right shoulder. We were follow Jesus’s painful fate. up with zilch. The idea that there are vacationing in the province then, and “But I already suffered enough in no shortcuts to success applies not only (Continued on page 2) fl agellation to business and the need to accumulate MANILA, Philippines - Health capital as well as expertise and good Secretary Enrique Ona yesterday urged credit standing, but this principle also Catholic devotees to heed the Church’s applies to all vocations, even to the arts, Father and Son, USN Retired advice against scourging themselves as sports and public service via politics. public penance this Holy Week. The life of the immigrant, self-made The Life Stories of Quintin Ramil, Sr. & Jr. “Our leaders do not billionaire Dr. Emilio T. Yap exemplifi es Dr. Emilio T. Yap advise such practices. Let us just pray this over seven decades of painstaking By Quintin R. Ramil, Jr this condo in 2006 and it was completed hard and live a moral life as our peni- hard work, perseverance, attention to in 2009. Our oldest son, Ram, lives tence,” said Ona. with his wife of three years, Analise detail, calculated risk-taking and frugal- to solicit a donation for their proposed During Lent, some Catholic devo- Chapter 25 Albiso, from Bohol in Fremont. Ram ity. He was a generous philanthropist Ang Bahay ng Alumni Building at UP tees undergo the devotional practice of works for Cepheid, a medical diagnostic to diverse civic causes and was looked Diliman in Quezon City, they were Where Are the fl agellation through whipping or lashing equipment company in Sunnyvale. Ray up to as a leader of the local Chinese surprised when Yap called his senior Siblings Now to repent for their sins. is divorced from Mercedes and is now community. executives to join in. He asked each ex- Some fl agellants go as far as having married to Angel Bondoc who is from Whenever I saw him at dinners he ecutive what year they graduated from I guess I will start with me. My wife themselves nailed to the cross to reenact Paranaque. He has a son from his fi rst husband Rob also have three children, hosted, whether in his executive offi ce UP, then Yap donated P1 million each and I are now retired. Tessie waited the suffering of Jesus Christ to save marriage. Shane is my only grandchild Reilly, Raegan and Reese and live in El with its really long dining table for VIP in the name of those executives for that until she was 72 before she actually mankind from sin. whose last name is Ramil. They reside Dorado Hills. We have seven grandchil- dignitaries or at Manila Hotel events, I’d building project. retired. I had several licenses issued by The provinces of and Pam- in San Diego. Tressy is a school teacher dren and six grand dogs. ask him what his longevity secrets were. JG Summit Holdings, Inc. founder the State of California and the last one panga have become popular for acts of and teaches a 4th and 5th grade combo Norma, who was born during World Yap would always reply with a laugh: John L. Gokongwei Jr. told me that to expire was my Notary license. We do fl agellation, which have been drawing at Clegg Elementary School in West- War II, is now retired after 37 years of “Have a clean conscience and help a throughout the centuries, many of the a lot of travelling, taking advantage of local and foreign tourists every year. minster. She and her husband, Mike, teaching in Hawaii. She is at present lot of people, so you can sleep soundly pioneers in Philippine socio-economic the Military Space Available Travel. I Ona said there are other ways of have three children, Maddy, Quinnie and on the list for substitution at seven el- every night.” I learned that he also development and various industries have studied the system and read many books making penance “other than hurting Michael and live in Huntington Beach. ementary schools in the central district. maintained a very disciplined lifestyle. been fi rst-generation “rags-to-riches” about Space “A” travel and it paid off. ourselves that way.” Roxanne is a stay at home mom and It was Norma who started many of our Former University of the Philippines Chinese immigrants. One example of We visit the Philippines at least once a According to DOH Assistant Secre- president Dr. Emil Javier recounted that year and we stay at our condo in Presi- is presently working on her musician when he and alumni offi cials visited Yap (Continued on page 4) dio, Sucat, Muntinlupa City. We bought certifi cate playing the harp. She and her (Continued on page 14) (Continued on page 7) Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 18-24, 2014 Welcome them,” they would say. “Of- public safety. fer them to God and you will find out In September 2012, USCIS started de- Our Life & Times later that you won’t suffer from them Legal Buzz ferring action and issuing employment anymore.” authorizations to certain individuals A Monthly Forum hosted by and for the Fili- For us to understand this way of think- by Atty. Aurora Vega-Buzon Esq. who came to the United States as chil- pino American Community of San Diego ing, one should imagine the sufferings dren and who met the eligibility criteria of Jesus Christ as he carried the cross Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega of the DACA Memorandum. These by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. until he was crucified. Many take this www.ctvattys.com DACA grants are the ones set to expire for granted. But the Mel Gibson movie in September 2014. However, USCIS about Jesus, I was told, was the most Read Atty. Aurora Vega’s previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com requires those who are renewing their Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our vivid and graphic description of Jesus’ DACA grant and employment authoriza- website at www.asianjournalusa.com pain. Some could not leave the movie tion to use the new form I-821D and to theater undisturbed. file their renewal application packets not What my catechism teacher told us earlier than 150 days (5 months) or later when I was a child remains vivid in my Updates on Deferred Action for than 120 days (4 months) from the date The Cross We Carry memory. She said that the Jews did not of their DACA period which is the same Look around you. Behind the smile merely put a crown of thorn on Jesus’ Childhood Arrivals (DACA) date their employment authorization ex- (Continued from page 1) of the faces of the people you meet is head. They pulled it down so hard the pires. USCIS will not accept renewal fil- the pain of their suffering. The crosses spiky thorns cut his skin until blood This coming May 2014, the U.S. guidelines may request consideration ings until the new version of the form is received an offer. He was paid in U.S. they carry. Some people have lost their poured down from his wounds. They Citizenship and Immigration Services of deferred action for a period of two published. Application fee is unchanged dollars and was able to send money children, the worst fate imaginable. scoured him at the pillars, mocked and (USCIS) is set to release the revised years, subject to renewal, and would and continues to be $465.00 inclusive to his widowed mother. Since he was “Parents are not supposed to survive made him carry the cross, then crucified application form to be used for both then be eligible for work authorization. of the biometric (fingerprinting) fees. already in American soil, Wake Island, their offspring,” they wail in grief. him. Can we withstand such a horren- the initial and renewal applications for What guidelines must I meet to be Those who are filing initial applica- a U.S. territory, he chose to go to the Some have suffered in silence as they dous fate? Jesus Christ, the son of God, Deferred Action for Childhood Arriv- considered for deferred action for child- tions for DACA do not have to wait for mainland despite lacking a working visa take care of their children with birth subjected himself to such suffering. als (DACA). This is in anticipation hood arrivals? the new form I-821D and can go ahead when his contract expired. He knew he defects. As we observe today’s Good Friday, of the numerous renewal applications Pursuant to the DACA Memorandum, and file their applications now using the would face a bleak future if he returned The daughter of a friend of mine knew let us emulate Jesus and carry our own USCIS expects to receive for those who evidence must be submitted showing current form I-821D until the new ver- to the Philippines. his son had a congenital heart defect crosses with divine love and dignity. - have been granted deferred action and that you: 1) Were under the age of 31 sion is available. In , he lived with the before he was born, but she refused to AJ employment authorizations beginning in as of June 15, 2012; 2) Came to the As for those who were granted DACA family of his brother-in-law and worked have her pregnancy terminated as some September 2012, with a validity period United States before reaching your 16th by the U.S. Immigration and Customs as the patriarch’s driver. His kind nature advised. of two (2) years. birthday; 3) Have continuously resided Enforcement (ICE) from June 15, 2012 endeared him to them and when his visa “This is my son,” she proclaimed. What is deferred action? Deferred in the United States since June 15, until August 15, 2012, they will receive was about to expire, the father suggested “I would take care of and love him no Sports car action is a discretionary determination 2007, up to the present time; 4) Were their own renewal notices and informa- Carding marry his fat, spinster, tem- matter what.” to defer removal action of an individual physically present in the United States tion directly from ICE. peramental daughter. The father knew The boy, now three, is on his second as an act of prosecutorial discretion. on June 15, 2012, and at the time of nobody would dare marry the girl. Card- heart operation. His grandparents wor- driver gets Deferred action does not confer lawful making your request for consideration Atty. Aurora Vega-Buzon is a partner ing agreed and got his immigrant visa. ship him and have dubbed him their status upon an individual. In addition, of deferred action with USCIS; 5) in Chua Tinsay & Vega, A Professional But instead of divorcing her later, he “brave warrior.” ticket after although an individual whose case Entered without inspection before June Legal Corporation was kind enough to stay put, sometimes If you look at your own life, you can is deferred will not be considered to 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration (CTV) - a full service law firm with suffering her ill behavior. In addition easily identify the crosses you carry and overtaking be accruing unlawful presence in the status expired as of June 15, 2012; 6) offices in , San Diego, to being a good person, he was afraid the blessings you received. But it is not United States during the period deferred Are currently in school, have graduated Sacramento and Philippines. The the marriage of his sister to his wife’s how many crosses you have but how action is in effect, deferred action does or obtained a certificate of comple- information presented in this article is brother might be endangered if he left. you deal with them that matters. PNoy’s convoy not excuse individuals of any previ- tion from high school, have obtained a for general information only and is not, People might say that the wife’s behav- I once asked an elderly friend how by Lynda Jumilla, ABS-CBN News ous or subsequent periods of unlawful general education development (GED) nor intended to be, formal legal advice ior was the cross attributed by the mole he deals with depression and the fear presence. certificate, or are an honorably dis- nor the formation of an attorney-client on his shoulder. Other than that, Carding of death. “Are you not worried? Don’t MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - A sports What is deferred action for child- charged veteran of the Coast Guard or relationship. Call or e-mail CTV for lived comfortably compared to his peers you feel bad that your good old days are hood arrivals? On June 15, 2012, the Armed Forces of the United States; and an in-person or phone consultation to in the Philippines. He could help a lot car-driving resident was cited behind you?” for reckless driving at the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) 7) Have not been convicted of a felony, discuss your particular situation and/ of his relatives when they came to the “Nope,” he said matter-of-factly. “I issued a Memorandum announcing that significant misdemeanor, three or more or how their services may be retained U.S. seeking a good life. His house in after overtaking several vehicles of the just look forward to the time when I will presidential convoy, including the car of certain people who came to the United other misdemeanors, and do not other- at (619) 955-6277; (415) 495-8088; Los Angeles, much to the chagrin of go to heaven. I know I will have eternal States as children and meet several key wise pose a threat to national security or [email protected] his wife, had become an “Ellis Island” President Benigno Aquino III himself. happiness by then.” The President was heading for Manila where his kinfolks with tourist visas With faith like this, no fear or misfor- after inspecting the international airport forcing the PCOO driver to slow down ticket for reckless driving, noting he was issued him a ticket. would stay for extended periods of time tune can ruin one’s day. terminals when the incident happened. and give way. going much faster than the 100 kilome- Roxas-Chua then allegedly told the until they get settled on their own. My religious aunts would welcome A Malacañang source identified the Two police cars tried to block Roxas- ters per hour allowed on the Skyway. policeman: “Kay Presidente pala kayo As we observe Good Friday today, I any suffering coming their way. They driver as Jeffrey Roxas-Chua, a resident Chua from cutting in the convoy, but ha. Ganyan pala. Humanda ka pag believe we all have a cross to carry. No believe the more pain they endure, the of Urdaneta Village, Makati. He was the latter managed to outdrive them. But Roxas-Chua allegedly got mad naging presidente si Binay o si Erap. one among us has a perfect life. The better is their chance to ascend to heav- driving a red 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer He then wove in and out of the other and demanded to know the name of the Ipatatanggal kita.” fairy tale phrase “And they lived happily en. They call it “indulgencia,” a Spanish Evolution with license plate UWI 797. vehicles until he reached the President’s policeman, who answered that he was In a statement, however, Manila ever after” is simply a fairy tale phrase. word common while they were growing According to the Palace source, car and overtook it. with the presidential escorts and that City Development Information Office And it is by emulating the suffering of up, when Spanish traditions and beliefs Roxas-Chua first tried to overtake the A cop aboard a motorcycle flagged his name was on the ticket itself. He chief Diego Cagahastian said former Jesus Christ that we can endure our own were still quite common. suffering as we carry our own crosses. vehicle of the Presidential Communica- down Roxas-Chua and issued him a also took a video of the policeman who “Embrace the pains in your life. tion and Operations Office (PCOO), (Continued on page 5) April 18-24, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 New Features

meng told the crowd to stay, “the rain most hit by the weather disturbance. Carmen Planas: 1st to test will stop.” Miraculously, it did. During a Senate hearing last March, At another public rally, a rabble-rouser Lacson: Romualdezes brought ‘hakot’ Commission on Audit chairperson Grace women’s suffrage; 1st elected started making trouble. In a stern and Pulido Tan said her agency observed firm voice, she said: “Stop that; why crowds to anti-govt rallies in Tacloban “chaos” in the government’s emergency don’t you come and tell me what is relief efforts in Yolanda’s aftermath. — woman councilor of Manila bothering you.” By Andreo Calonzo RSJ, GMA News Gma New By Charito L. Planas From my elder sister, I learned valu- Philippine Daily able lessons on how to be a servant of Inquirer the people. She was never a swivel chair Rehabilitation czar Panfilo Lacson on official. Instead, she would visit facto- Wednesday accused politicians from Ombudman indicts MANILA, Philip- ries and observe the working conditions Leyte’s Romualdez clan of ferrying paid pines—Ate Mameng, in them, which later became the basis of crowds to rallies in Tacloban City over Porsche-driving popularly known as Car- several city ordinances she sponsored the past months to protest the govern- men Planas, would have while in office. Among her proposals ment’s response to Typhoon Yolanda Customs messenger turned a hundred today. were for factories to have cross-ventila- (Haiyan). I was 7 years old in tion and day-care nurseries for babies. In a text message, Lacson said Leyte The Office of the Ombudsman has 1937, when Carmen, our She was also the first to conceive of Rep. Martin Romualdez provided a recommended the filing of charges eldest sister, gained na- pedestrian lanes in the city and the “no “truck bus” to transport residents from against a Customs messenger who fig- tional prominence in the smoking” rule inside movie houses. She an area in Samar not hit by Yolanda to a ured in a controversy two years ago for first Philippine elections saw to it that selling at public markets rally in Tacloban City last February 17. driving a luxury car. participated in by women remained a job only for . “Obviously, hakot crowd since those Paulino Elevado IV will be charged candidates and women Consummate student people were not victims of the typhoon,” with five counts of Falsification of voters. She was also a consummate student Lacson said. Public Documents and two counts of This feat might not who learned to speak Spanish and a He added that Rep. Romualdez violation of Section 7 of the Anti-Graft sound impressive to little French, and studied painting with already admitted to him through text Rehabilitation czar Panfilo Lacson and Corrupt Practices Act for allegedly today’s generation, but National Artist Botong Francisco. She that the vehicle indeed came from the failing to declare a true and detailed congressman. Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net 1937 was a historic year took voice lessons as well under Felic- faced with a huge task of rebuilding our GMA News Online was still trying to Worth (SALN). for half the country’s ing Tirona of the Philippine Women’s city. I simply have no time to engage in reach Rep. Romualdez for his statement Elevado figured prominently in news- population who had cam- University and the late Pacita Nolasco. rallies and other political activities,” the as of posting time. paper reports in January 2012 when he paigned long and hard to During the Japanese Occupation, on local chief executive said. became involved in a vehicular alterca- finally be given a voice in our property in the mountains of Tanay, “I don’t hide behind the rallyists. That Carmen Planas portrait by National Artist for Visual ‘No time for rallies’ tion along the the nation’s affairs. my sister and I visited longtime journal- is not my , and definitely not the Arts Fernando Amorsolo. CONTRIBUTED IMAGE while driving a Porsche Carrera. Excitement ist Yay Panlilio, and a friend, Agustin solution to the problems of Tacloban,” But in a separate text message, Ta- Investigation showed that Elevado I remember how Marking, a guerrilla leader. While he added. cloban Mayor Alfred Romualdez belied started his career with the Bureau of excitement was palpable everywhere: in came the official candidate of the oppo- traveling on horseback along a narrow Mayor Romualdez further said that he Lacson’s accusations, saying he was Customs in 1992 as a messenger with Folgueras (now Carmen Planas Street), sition party and the youngest candidate road, we met a Japanese soldier who had “respects and recognizes their [protest- already preoccupied with post-Yolanda an annual salary of P24,876.00. In 2005 Tondo, where we were then staying, and elected to public office. She was still a wanted to search her. But my sister gave ers’] right to freedom of speech and rehabilitation efforts in his city during to 2008, he assumed the post as Acting in the colleges and universities where third year law student at the University him a sharp look and the soldier left, peaceful assembly.” the time of the protests. Customs Operations Officer III. youth involvement was unfolding, as did of the Philippines (UP) then. looking sheepish. Last December, Mayor Romualdez “As [the] mayor of Tacloban, I am Despite earning only P9,646.00 every a budding feminist movement particu- It was at the UP that Ate Mameng Because she fed American prison- accused Interior Secretary Mar Roxas month, Elevado was able to maintain larly in the fields of politics, education, first gained notice for her being an ers of war interned at the University of of raising clan politics in Yolanda’s two residences at Kassel Townhomes in leadership, business and a vast spectrum outspoken student who criticized then Santo Tomas and because of her associa- aftermath instead of immediately help- recovered. She died on August 25, 1964. BF Resort and Casa California Execu- of civic and social life. President Quezon for interfering in the tion with Vinzons who headed another ing Tacloban City – an accusation the She would have celebrated her 100th tive in BF Resort Village, both in Las The image of the modest and timid Cuervo-Barredo case which involved a guerilla group, Ate Mameng was briefly Cabinet official denied. Romualdez and incarcerated in Fort Santiago. birth anniversary last March 23. Piñas City, the Ombudsman said. Maria Clara who quaked under the eyes laborer at a logging camp. True to form, She may no longer be around, but her Roxas eventually patched things up. of her watchful mother and autocratic President Quezon invited her to Malaca- Around the world Elevado was able to purchase a After the war, my sister traveled life should be an inspiration to the youth (Continued on page 7) father was now gone, with the so-called ñang as he was wont to do to critics and on how public officials should behave. P500 each? weaker sex demolishing what had long dissenters. He later asked her to be his around the world, something she had always dreamt of doing. She visited In fact, nothing could describe her been accepted as male superiority. labor secretary, an offer that she politely better than the touching and affection- Lacson further said that “vehicles Curiosity refused. She wanted to continue serving India, Germany, Italy and France. She bearing red plates” were also used to also went to in August 1964 ate eulogy delivered by then Foreign It was curiosity that led Ate Mameng her constituents as a Manila councilor, Undersecretary Librado D. Cayco on ferry protesters in succeeding anti-gov- to attend the convention of the newly she said. with a niece, Alicia Planas, to be a ernment rallies in Tacloban. judge in the Miss International contest Sept. 1, 1964: “She outpaced her time, organized Young Philippines Party Indefatigable as it were, guiding it by sheer force of Citing unnamed sources, Lacson said ROOM in Long Beach, California. She had headed by Wenceslao Q. Vinzons who, Looking back at her initial campaign purpose, toward a new dispensation that those who agreed to attend the rally upon seeing the co-ed known for pub- for public office, I remember my Ate diligently prepared a brochure about our were given or promised P500 each. candidate, Gemma Cruz (now Araneta), would see the Filipino woman emanci- FOR RENT licly criticizing then President Manuel showing indefatigable energy as she pated and placed on equal footing with “It’s politics and nothing else... I tex- Quiet Neighborhood L. Quezon, immediately nominated her went house to house, while I tagged and had included the information that ted them to convey to them that I’m not the beauty queen is the granddaughter men. Because she rebelled against the in National City. No as standard bearer to head the party’s along to serve as her eyes since she self-effacement imposed by tradition dumb not to know what is happening on lineup for councilors. The lone woman preferred to go without her eyeglasses. of national hero Dr. Jose . After the ground,” Lacson said. smoking. No drugs. crowning the Philippines’ first Miss In- and public opinion upon her sex, Car- candidate also became the first woman Once, during a public rally, it started men Planas justified, by her acts, what In November last year, Yolanda ripped elected to the Manila City council. drizzling and people began scampering ternational, my Ate collapsed. She had through central Philippines, leaving over 619.746.3416 suffered severe hypertension and had propelled the irreversible grant of suf- Only 23 at the time, Ate Mameng be- away. In a self-assured voice, Ate Ma- frage to Filipino women.” 6,200 dead based on official government to be brought to the hospital. She never records. Tacloban was one of the areas

was aghast, but realized he was jok- Tidbits from this book your How did Amalia Fuentes get her Now Available: ing. She hit him on the shoulder. He inquiring mind wants to know: last name? knew the ice was broken. – Chapter Get all the answers in this book, 2 : Movie Star How many children does Tessie “Balik Tanaw: Books by Asian Journal San Diego Agana have? The Filipino Movie Stars (Continued from page 1) Who are the two movie star cousins of Yesteryears”! Tula ng of ? Complicated Whose autograph of a famous come- Promised dian Perla Bautista sought that led her “Betel Nuts & Other Stories” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Entertaining and easy-to-read short stories inspired by a Betel Nuts & Other Stories mga Piling to become a movie star? Filipino’s experience in growing up in the Philippines. SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Affairs Excerpts from the book What physical attributes did Bernard One day, however, theLand duckling went inside an opening under the house. Borobot waited for it to come out but it did not. He kept waiting even when Bonnie have that made him a top it got dark, but there was no sign of the duckling. When his father came by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. home that evening, he told him about his missing duckling. His dad took a flashlight and pointed it toward the opening. He inserted a long stick inside Katatawanan sprinter in college? and tried toby stir it. SimeonThey could hear some G.squealing Silverio, but no quacking. Finally, Jr. his dad told him the bad news: “The rats have eaten your duckling.” Borobot Who is the other movie star brother cried and cried for a very long time. – from Chapter 2 – Childhood Tales The colorful and incredible story If there is a person that can aptly be called “the son of a bitch”, which in By Joe Cabrera of Robert Campos? Pilipino,The is synonymous inspirational to the phrase, “the son of a whore” and (“anak ngdiffi puta”), it cult of a Filipino American’s compli- would be Tikboy. Tikboy was one of Eric’s playmates on Platerias Street where Who was the Manila couturier that Ericjourney lived with his family ofon the twosecond floor Filipino of his father’s printing cousinsbusiness Excerpts from the book in Manila in 1957. Tikboy’s mother, Purita, worked as a prostitute in a brothel cated affairs. marryingacross the street from Eric’s U.S. house. – fromNavy Chapter 6 - Justpersonnel Like Any Mother for Mayrong isang tao, ito’y “impresa- was instrumental in making Charlie From where he sat, he could tell Juanita had just bathed. Her hair was still damp Davao a movie star? and the fragrant scent of her cheap bath soap wafted through the air. She hardly no- migrationticed him as she was minding andher own business. fi nancial While he pretended topurposes. be concen- rio” trating on his reading, he would occasionally take a sneak peak at her, feasting his Who was the top actor Myrna Del- Aseyes aon allpiece of her seductive beauty.of Forthe a hot-blooded Filipino-American fourteen-year-old, she was not Na ang hanap buhay, maglabas ng just an object of curiosity. – from Chapter 9 – Fragrant Scent of Bath Soap And All “Philippine Homecoming & Other Memories”

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. gado had an affair with that produced An entertaining and easy-to-read account of a Filipino experience,By the time they reached this Platerias Street, story everything alsowas quiet. Thereapplies was to American’s homecoming to the Philippines and the SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. floor show hardly a soul in sight; it was ten minutes past midnight. Narding frantically ran a love child? interesting memories it triggered. Philippine Homecoming inside the brothel in search of Clarita, but he was told the Chinese took her just ten minutes before.the He ran lives outside towards of P. Paterno all Street. people. Finding no speed- Minsa’y nag-advertise, ng bihirang ing taxi, he ran back towards Carriedo Street, turned right towards , Excerpts from the book Who was the legendary actor who Seeing the PhilippinesETEL for the first time after many yearsUTS would give any former hoping the taxi holding Clarita had broken down. Finally, a loud, agonizing cry was B N heard all over in that quiet neighborhood of Quiapo. – from Chapter 11 – True Love resident a “culture shock.” The roads, which looked to be wider before, appeared akto narrow. The buildings and the streets, which were dilapidated and dirty before, gave his first break in the Everyone wasExcerpts looking up at the top offrom an electric post,the where book sparks of looked more dilapidated and dirty now. – Chapter 2 – Balikbayan Culture Shock Na naiba naman, diyan sa ordi- light shone bright against the dark of the night. When the firemen trained the All of a sudden, the small kids& from before were now grown up. Their movies? spotlight to the top of the post, they saw faces had changed, yet somehow looked familiar. Some of his relatives “Youa body of a man must lying on a wood join across the U.S. Navy so we who lived in a compound beside them had already died. Gone forever dur- the post. It was Fred, the drunkard pimp. ing a span of just ten years were his maternal grandmother, three uncles, nario canWithout live anybody abroad,”noticing, he woke from Isabel often told her two aunties and two cousins. – Chapter 3 – Like A Video Tape Experience deep slumber and this time, success- OTheir vehicleTHER moved towards theS manTORIES and again they asked: “Boss, May isang dumating, nag-prisinta fully climbed the top of the post. He alam mo ba ang bahay ni Maning Bakla (Boss, do you know the resi- boyfriendwas electrocuted while Lando celebrating his as they walked in the dence of Maning, the homosexual?)?” The man looked serious and glumly To order a copy, send $13.95 (mailing cost included) to Asian feat. – from Chapter 15 – A Day In The said: “Yes, I am Maning, what do you want?” They were embarrassed park,Life Of The weaving People Of Platerias Streetdreams for their future as they were sure that Maning did not appreciate the unsavory nick- name. – Chapter 6 – Maning Bakla And the Duty Free Shops In Manila Journal San Diego. 550 East 8th Street, Suite 6, National City, There was a full moon above, and they could see its reflections on the water as together. He would just shrug his the waves slapped on the sand. They could feel the cool breeze kiss their face, the “the warmson water wetof their a feet. whore” On that cold December (“anak evening in Maryland ng Beach puta”), Re- CA 91950 Tel. (619) 474-0588 shoulders in response. – from Chapter sort in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines, they wanted to freeze time and enjoy every it wouldmoment of their be stay – ChapterTikboy. 10 – Nasugbu MarketTikboy Place And The was IUD BBQ one Manila Mayor Antonio Villegas proved to be an innovative mayor; for 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat example, he introduced the free elementary and high school education in of Eric’sthe city, the playmatesfirst of its kind in the country. on He wasPlaterias also a poet in the ver-Street nacular; at every opportunity, he would recite or talk in the form of a poem Simeon G. Silverio Jr. For more information, e-mail [email protected] wherehe himself Eric composed. Inlived answer to his critics,with he once said:his “Marami family ang nagtatanong kung bakit ako tumutula, bakit, ang tula ba ay masama (Many are asking why I am reciting a poem, why, is a poem bad)?” Chapter 17 To order copies through the Internet, go to amazon.com, go to on the– When “Gatpuno”second Villegas warmedfl oor his “Salumpuwit” of his at Maharnilad father’s “Promised Land” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Their playmates from the barrio were cautious and made a sign of PROMISED LAND, the inspirational and difficult journey of two printingthe cross when business passing ant hills, which in they Manila would call “nuno sain punso 1957.”. “books”, go to “advance search” and type name of author, SIMEON Filipino cousins marrying U.S. Navy personnel for migration They would reverently say, “Makikiraan, po (Please allow us to pass!)!” and financial purposes. As a piece of the Filipino-American SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Chapter 31 - Nuno Sa Punso And Other Weird Provincial Experiences experience, this story also applies to the lives of all people. Promised Land Tikboy’sThe boys, usuallymother, five at a time, would Purita, line up and march worked without their pants as a PHILIPPINE SILVERIO, and follow instructions. towards the rice fields at the back of the house. They would pass by a guava Excerpts from the book “You must join the U.S. Navy so we can live abroad,” Isabel of- prostitutetree, pull out several in leaves a brothel and wash across the street ten told her boyfriend Lando as they walked in the park, weav- them in the artesian well. Once in the ing dreams for their future together. He would just shrug his shoul- field, the quack doctor would hammer froma stake Eric’s into the ground house. made of a – from Chapter OMECOMING’S ders in response. – from Chapter 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat H branch of a guava tree with the other To order by mail, fi ll out of two cultures, Filipino and Mexican, had taken its toll. He 6 - Justend bent towardsLike the boy. Any – Chapter Mother grew weary of the enchiladas, tacos, burritos and other Mexican dishes 34 - Circumcision: Why Do Some she prepared repeatedly. He longed for the Filipino dishes from his na- Boys Walk Bow-Legged During CHERISHED MEMORIES Mail Order Form tive land that he would always eat as a child. Teresa would not let him Summertime In The Province? cook his favorite adobo and tuyo (dried fish) due to their stinking up the house. When he brought her to the Philippines, Teresa refused to stay and sleep in their house in the barrio. “It is hot and there are liz- (Check quantities in space before book title) ards on the ceiling,” she complained. – from Chapter 3 - Trophy Wife “Let me make this clear with you again,” Ditas once told Romy when Philippine he accosted her while tipsy from drinking with friends nearby. “I will never marry you even if you are the last man on earth.” The friends laughed hard and Romy retreated in shame. The next day he left town Excerpts from the book: ____ Promised Land by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. and she didn’t hear from him until she received a letter from the United States Naval Base in San Diego from her jilted suitor, now a mem- ber of the U.S. Navy. – from Chapter 5 - The Last Man On Earth How did you know Richard?” she

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Homecoming’s One evening, when Romy and his friends were drinking in the house, Ditas asked. Danny was fast to the draw. “I ____ Betel Nuts and Other Stories by Simeon G. Sil- showed Andy the photo of Isabel. “Check her out, Andy,” she told him. “She’s looking for a boyfriend here in America.” “No way,” Andy replied. “I know what she’s up to. She will just marry and leave me once she gets her green card.” produced his shows there,” he lied. verio, Jr. “But she’s very pretty,” Romy told his friend. “With your looks, you can never have a wife as beautiful as her.” – from Chapter 8 – Pretty Girl’s Photo Cherished He could see Menchie, the movie baga “Is this your first time riding an PROMISED airplane?” her seatmate, a wom- star, was impressed. “And I can also Ang mga ibon daw, kanyang na- an in her fifties, asked Isabel. ____ Philippine Homecoming’s Cherished Memories “How did you know?” “Because produce your show,” he continued the you’re holding your bag tightly Memories gagaya and you look scared. And also, – by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. that huge envelope in plastic bag charade. She was pleased. “Do you contains the x-ray film carried Kay daling gawin niya, ang sabi sa by first time immigrants.” Isabel AND sheepishly smiled. – from Chap- L think people will pay just to watch ter 12 – Land of Milk and Honey kanya ____ Complicated Affairs by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. me? “Why, are we going to charge Marami na ko nyan, alis ka na muna them?” he asked instead. Menchie Magre-reklamo pa, itong tao sana An entertaining and easy-to-read ______Total number of books Nguni’t itong boss, medyo napika pa Times $13.95 each (mailing cost included) account of a Filipino American’s Kaya’t itong tao, kagyat umalis na homecoming“Complicated to Affairs” the By SimeonPhilippines G. Silverio, Jr. and “Betel Nuts The colorful and incredible story of a Filipino American’s complicated affairs. Sa bintana’ng daan, lumipad pag- Excerpts from the book: Complicated Affairs SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. the interestingHow did you know Richard?” memoriesshe asked. Danny was fast to itthe draw.trig- “I produced his shows there,” he lied. He could see Menchie, the movie star, was ______Total Cost impressed. “And I can also produce your show,” he continued the charade. She daka was pleased. “Do you think peoplegered. will pay just to watch me? “Why, are we going to & Other charge them?” he asked instead. Menchie was aghast, but realized he was joking. HEEEEHAAWWWW!!! She hit him on the shoulder. He knew the ice was broken. – Chapter 2 : Movie Star “So how are you doing?” Danny was pleased to hear from Juanita. “I am okay, how about you?” “So-so,” he replied. “I’ve missed you,” his playboy persona took Fill out form below and send it together with check pay- over again. “Really?” she asked. “I have something to tell you.” “What? “ Danny was rejuvenated.Excerpts He had not dated from for a while andthe was eager book to do so. He saw an opportunity with Juanita. “I just gave birth to a baby girl.” “Congratulations,” ment payable to: Asian Journal San Diego, 550 East 8th Stories” Danny said. “Are you sexy again?” He was hoping to renew their relationship Balik Tanaw: but was unsure about it since she was with her husband. Juanita did not answer his question; instead, she said, “And it’s yours.” – Chapter 3 :Another Child Street, # 6, National City, CA 91950 Seeing“This is Mindy,”the Diaz introducedPhilippines a pretty twenty-five year old girl tofor him when the he arrived at the dock. “She’s Digna’s sister.” Mindy shyly extended her right hand COMPLICATED by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. which Danny shook. He noticed that Digna was teasing her sister, as though there fi rst timewas a pre-arranged after plan between many Diaz and the two girlsyears unbeknownst to him.would Later on, during the course of the fishing trip, he discovered the plan: Digna wanted The Filipino Danny to hook up with her sister. “Marry my sister,” Digna told him as they ate give anylunch aboard former the boat in the middle resident of the bay. “So she can migrate a “culture to America.” AFFAIRS Full Name: ______She knew Danny was a divorced American citizen. – Chapter 5: Gone Fishin’ Entertaining and easy-to-read Danny called up his friend Pepito and asked for ideas on how to best help shock.”Kate. Pepito The was the brother roads, of his comedian friend,which Elvis, one of the toplooked enter- tainers in the Philippines at that time. “Jackpot ka, pare (You’ve got a jackpot, Simeon G. Silverio Jr. short stories inspired by a Filipino’s friend),” Pepito told Danny. “She is a gold mine.” “What do you mean?” “We Movie Stars to be canwider set her up with richbefore, Chinese men playing appearedat the casinos and charge them nar- experience in growing up in the at least 50,000 pesos to spend the night with her. I am sure many of them Address: ______row. Thewould be willingbuildings to spend that much just toand be with a beautifulthe white streets, girl like Kate. We will get our commission afterwards.” – Chapter 8 : Leading Lady Philippines. After Danny gave him her name, the clerk spent a few minutes in the com- whichputer. were “That’s it,” the clerkdilapidated said afterwards. “She has pension dueand her, and youdirty of Yesteryears are entitled to it!” Danny was surprised. He didn’t expect this bounty. “How much do you think you will get?” the clerk asked him. Danny was hesitant to give him City: ______before,an amount. looked He was happy to get $100more a dilapidated month. That would go a long way espe- Excerpts from the book cially if one was living in the Philippines. and dirty“One hundred now. dollars,” he answered. – Chapter 2 – Ba- by Dr. Romy Protacio “That’s way too low, make it higher.” likbayan“Three hundred?” Culture “Way too low.” “Five Shock hundred?” “Still very low.” “How much?” State: ______Zip: ______he finally asked. “Try fourteen hundred If there is a person that can aptly be dollars.” He could not believe what called “the son of a bitch”, which in he heard. – Chapter 9 : Windfall Lives and Loves of the Filipino Pilipino, is synonymous to the phrase, Movie Stars of Yesteryears Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 18-24, 2014 Health and Wellness Understanding Depression Do You Need To Know About Yoga for mom- yoga for dad Recession, infl ation, climate change, A balanced vegetarian diet can also natural calamities, and terrorism--the help battle depression. Meat eaters con- Natural Constipation Treatments? combination of these global problems sume large amounts of protein, which All around the globe, there are may just be the reason for the increase is found to prevent the conversion of still a great portion of the population in the number of people suffering from tryptophan into serotonin, known as the who believe in the effi cacy of natural depression. Add to that advances in body’s “good mood hormone.” It should constipation treatments. This is despite technology that have virtually made be noted that of all the essential amino (Continued from page 4) the existence of over-the-counter and real-world social interactions obsolete, acids, only tryptophan can be converted prescribed medications. and we get the modern-world’s depres- into serotonin. Because of the low Constipation can be a great nuisance sion equation. amount of serotonin in the body, there is especially if you are someone who pays Depression is a disease that remains an increased likelihood that one would importance to time. Just imagine if to baffl e scientists and researchers. easily experience depression. you have to attend a conference or an There are countless theories that hope to Ironically, tryptophan is present in appointment with a client, how would explain this phenomenon of the human high-protein food including red meat. you handle the trouble your stomach mind and all of them give plausible However, it should not be misconstrued is giving you? Surely, nobody dreams of this experience. The problem with being constipated is that you wouldn’t really know what might have caused it. So far, people often point at two things whenever constipation symptoms attack Practicing yoga at an early age is a them. These two are stress and foods good habit and will keep you away from training that cause constipation. any health problem at a later stage in Your yoga instructor will let you know However, for chronic constipation, your life. It helps you to overcome many about your routine, your exercises and doctors may point to other causes. health problems, makes you fi t, and diet as well Severe constipation could be a result of improve your digestion. Having an helps you stay younger by controlling The yoga instructor is like a doctor. a gastric problem that you are not aware apple an hour after eating will stabilize cell deterioration in your body. How- He/she should know about your habits of. your digestion. Papayas and guavas ever, if you could not do it then and now and lifestyle completely because it will If you have this problem, you should with their seeds are two more fruits that in your late 30’s parenting your children help him/her plan a routine for you. not wait too much time before giving you can enjoy to stop your constipation and want to practice Yoga, let me tell The main reason for using this yoga your doctor a visit. But for normal cases, problem. you it is never too late. mat is to help you work on your coor- you can consider some of the recom- You can also count on some spices Mothers can start practicing yoga after dination and balance. Many positions mended natural constipation treatments. and oils in resolving your obstructed 6 weeks of delivering a baby. However, require a balanced way. If not, you will With the existing natural remedies for bowel worry. You can grind almond, before staring yoga you need to consult not be able to practice the various poses. constipation, it is almost impossible that sunfl ower, sesame and linseed then mix your doctor, get a physical check and The balance and posture will benefi t you will not fi nd one that can give you them with your food. ask him what kind of exercises are your health. For this it is necessary to continuous constipation relief. More- Natural constipation treatments are suitable for you. Your doctor will let maintain coordination and meditation. over, with the various references that we great alternative to taking laxatives you know what kind of yoga can you Around the left foot arch, loop a strap explanations. that because of the high levels of tryp- have now, it is very unlikely that you’ll and avoiding their negative effects. Medically, depression is considered practice and should you opt for this ex- and hold it in both your hands. Inhale tophan in meat it follows that serotonin have hard time looking for cures for However, seeing a doctor is still the best ercise mainly. Once your doctor permits and straighten the knee you had folded a disease, reasoning that it is due to an levels would be elevated. On the con- constipation. solution if you are suffering from recur- imbalance in neurotransmitters (sub- locate yoga retreats, meditation retreats, and move the left heel towards the ceil- trary, studies show that consumption of As you search for a treatment, do not ring bloating and pain in the stomach. yoga classes, yoga studios or personal ing. Move your hands along with it, till stances that transmit signals from the too much protein decreases the level of forget to start from your home. That is - by Rudy Silva body to the brain) or because of a poor yoga instructor if you need personalized your elbows are completely straight- conversion of tryptophan to serotonin. because every family knows a natural ened. While raising your hands, press diet leading to an imbalance in vitamins In addition, there are also countless cure for something that others may not and minerals. your shoulders towards the fl oor. procedures used in the treatment of be aware of. Ask your mom or grand- Hold the leg in the vertical position Psychologically, depression is a result depression, although medical profes- parents if they can suggest you anything of traumatic events that may come in the How To Quickly And Easily Elimi- for 1-3 minutes and release it later. Now sionals would agree that the disease can before looking for solutions somewhere practice this asana with your other leg. form of a loss in the family or the pres- be treated by complementing anti-de- else. ence of a serious disease or illness. After entering the parenting phase in pressant medication with psychotherapy For some of the widely used natural nate Social Anxiety Disorder! your life, this exercise becomes all the The good news is, many health sessions and family counseling. constipation treatments, you may refer professionals assert that depression as a There are many conventional treatments for social anxiety disorder, however, more important for you because you However, before any treatment can be to books and the internet. Moreover, you deal with different situations every day disease is treatable. made, the patient must fi rst be able to many people may grow frustrated because these treatments. Most psychiatrists may seek advice from your doctor, an prescribe medications that can have powerful side effects with the hope that, appar- while upbringing the child. These situ- Untreated depression can lead to many accept and recognize his condition. alternative doctor or even your friends undesirable behaviors -- from oversleep- ently entirely to the person in question will have to take these drugs for the rest of ations might put you in stress and you The National Institute of Mental and other people that you know. need to be patient and calm to assure a ing and over-eating to self-fl agellation Health has identifi ed the following to their lives. Surely, if you will ask them what to However, it is good to know that these drugs are not the only treatment for social stress free environment for your child. and even suicide. Even minor depres- be symptoms of depression: Persistent do for constipation, you’ll come up sion could affect one’s productivity at anxiety disorder is available. In fact, there are ways that this disease can be de- Sleepless nights, running after the child, sad, anxious, or ‘empty’ mood; feelings with multiple remedies for bloating and for feeding him/her playing with him/ work and relationships, that is why once of hopelessness, pessimism; feelings of feated completely and effectively do away with what is, in fact, what most people bowel movement problems. are waiting for when they seek professional help. her, etc everything adds to the daily ac- identifi ed, depression must be treated guilt, worthlessness, helplessness; loss On the other hand, while you are on with professional help. When it comes to social anxiety disorder, this little-understood disease can wreak tivities of your life and you need to keep of interest or pleasure in hobbies and ac- the process of searching for natural your mind and body prepared for it. However, there are ways that could tivities; decreased energy, fatigue, being havoc on all in the lives of their victims. Many people suffer from social and pro- constipation remedies, here are some fessional as they fi nd it unbearable to be out and among people because their body Start today and enjoy your parenting help one cope with depression and a ‘slowed down’; diffi culty concentrating, alternative solutions that you can fol- strong support group, family and peers, begins to react in a way your mind can not keep up. Most people just want to get by staying calm and healthy with yoga. - remembering, making decisions; diffi - low. These are inexpensive and simple by Ericmayars plays and integral part in this. culty sleeping, early-morning awak- processes that will keep you away from (Continued on page 14) Keeping a positive outlook on life’s ening, or oversleeping; appetite and/ abdominal pains due to constipation. events would also help minimize the or weight changes; thoughts of death Above anything else, make sure that occurrence of depression. This can be or suicide, suicide attempts; ressless- you have enough fl uid in your body. For accomplished by understanding one’s ness, irritability; and persistent physical that, you have to drink at least 8 glasses mind and realizing one’s purpose and symptoms. of water every day. Aside from water, goals. Yoga and meditation helps pro- These symptoms may not necessarily you can also enjoy prune juice to cure mote positive thinking. be experienced as a whole. Some would your bowel problem. Moreover, stuff your body with food that is rich in fi ber. This will help you

experience just a few while others suffer several of these symptoms. The NIMH advices that should these symptoms be observed, a professional healthcare provider should be sought. - by: Jean- Samuel Emilio Yap’s rags-to-riches saga (Continued from page 1) this was the late 88-year-old media, shipping, and banking taipan Dr. Yap, who passed away on April 7.

At a recent private dinner with young Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs of Anvil Business Club, Philippine STAR presi- dent Miguel Go Belmonte mentioned that he respects the Yap family, which owns the Manila Bulletin, and also the Rufi no-Prieto family, which owns the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Emilio Yap’s other businesses included Philtrust Bank, Centro Escolar University, Euro- www.facebook.com/ Med pharmaceutical and The Manila Hotel. Born in Fujian province in south SaldanaDental China, Yap started working for oth- ers as a trader at a shop in Dumaguete Email: [email protected] City and later during World War II as a master cutter at a T-shirt factory in Manila. When he went on his own as website: www.saldanadental.com an entrepreneur, he became a trader of threads, ballpoint pens and watches. He mentioned to me that he sold pens. After World War II, Yap made a for- tune as a trader when he bought and sold surplus vehicles like wartime US trucks and military jeeps in the late 1940s. A businessman who supported the talented Yap was my late father’s cousin, the late sawmill entrepreneur Dy Bun Chin (also known as Dy U Bong), whose grandson, top-notch dentist Dr. Joseph Dy Lim, is head of Dr. Smile Dental Clinic and dean of the dental college of his dental patient Henry Sy’s National University. ROOM FOR RENT Yap eventually went into shipping in 1960, was invited in 1961 to invest Quiet Neighborhood in National City. in Manila Bulletin by the late Swiss- Jewish tycoon Hans Menzi, and invested No smoking. No drugs. 619.746.3416 in Philtrust Bank in 1978. April 18-24, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 California Communities

It’s All About Us : The Importance of District 6 Elections Boxing Festivity At KCS: Remembering There is too much at stake at the ment in the Filipino American com- Council race for the 6th District in the munity. And rightly so. The Filipino Dr. Riz Oades... “For The Love Of Boxing” City of San Diego. What we do and how Americans constitute the largest Asian we vote will shape our future and how community in San Diego. The presence we will be perceived as a community. of Filipino Americans in different facets The City of San Diego redrew its of San Diego is undeniable whether political subdivisions a couple of years in civil service, military, education, ago through a much-publicized redis- healthcare, technical and legal profes- tricting process. Groups and individuals sions, business and the arts. Except in clamored for fair representation in the politics. While the community rallied City Council that is refl ective of the and mobilized support for the candidacy ethnic diversity that exists in the district of others, its record in getting Filipinos as shown by the census in 2010. elected is arguably weak. District 6 now consists of parts of The forthcoming council elections for Rancho Penasquitos, Mira Mesa, Sor- the 6th District is an excellent opportu- rento Valley, Miramar, Kearny Mesa, nity for the Filipino American com- and Clairemont Mesa. The district has munity to fl ex its political muscle. The the following zip codes – 92111, 92117, Filipinos constitute the largest group 92121, 92123, 92126 and 92129. among the API community in the 6th This whole area has around 260,000 District accounting for 38% of the total. residents comprising about 20% of the There are fi ve candidates running for the total population of the City of San Di- council seat – Chris Cate, Jane Glas- ego. One of every 5 residents in the City son, Carol Kim, De Le and Mitz Lee. of San Diego lives in the 6th District. Of these, only Chris Cate and Mitz Lee In comparison, Chula Vista has 248,000 have Filipino lineage, with Mitz being population and National City has 59,000 born and raised in the Philippines and a population. naturalized citizen. This is historic. Additionally, there is a huge Asian and The challenge before us is two-fold. Pacifi c Islander (API) presence in the First, every effort must be made to get 6th district. There are about 70,000 APIs people to vote. Absentee mail-in ballots reside in the district accounting for 30% are coming out on May 5th while the of the total population. Close to 27,000 election is scheduled on June 3rd. It is Filipinos live in the area. A drive along critical that our political might be recog- Convoy St. and Mira Mesa will confi rm nized when the ballots are counted. the vibrant presence of APIs. Again, in The second part of the challenge is comparison, 25,000 and 9,000 Filipinos choosing the right candidate. Under- reside in Chula Vista and National City, standably, each voter would have his or respectively. her own criteria, and should be familiar The 6th District is a strong economic with the background and value proposi- engine. There are 9,700 business es- tion of each candidate. But be that as tablishments in the District generating it may, I suggest that we all be guided 234,000 jobs with an annual payroll by a sense of history and purpose. We of $15 Billion. The Marine Corps Air would want our council representative Station and several global companies to have a deep understanding of our like Qualcomm, Websense and Accelrys needs and aspirations. We would want are in District 6. The median household our council representative to have the income in the District is $105,000 - 60% ability and charisma to engage us as a higher than that of the entire City of San community. We would want our council Diego which is $64,000. representative to push our agenda, and Arguably, these numbers suggest that not somebody else’s. We would want District 6 can be likened to a city by our council representative to have the itself complete with schools, hospitals, maturity, wisdom and skills to work parks, shopping malls, and librar- with other members of the City Council ies. People from all over San Diego as they deliberate and decide on City- County work, shop and do business in wide issues. the district. It is a place of tremendous There is too much at stake. Let us importance. not leave anything to chance or wishful The council elections for District 6 thinking. Or glossy campaign materials in June this year present an opportunity and slick websites. Or good sound bites and a challenge. – for that matter. Over the last few years, there was It’s all about us. - By Willie Racelis widespread call for political empower-

Arce, Fe Rivero and Raffe). NATIONAL CITY, CA --- The South County Chamber of Commerce Photo from the 2nd column from Left evening festivity was a remembrance & former President of Asian American to Right: Lydia Duro, R.N., President, of the late Dr. Riz Oades, Co-founder Real Estate Association, San Diego San Diego Cosmopolitan Lions Club; of KCS, Author, Professor for Asian Branch; Manny Cabildo, President, Fe Rivero; Belen Sanchez, Entrepreneur Studies in San Diego State University Fleets Reserve Association, Branch 84 BibliaFashion & West Coast Manager and Community Organizer. One of his & Co-founder of CFAC; Delia Cabildo, for CoCo Chanel; Dr. Ofelia Dirige; favorite sports that he loved to watch R.N.; Caloy, Former Olympic Team; Paul Ones, former COPAO Presi- was boxing which he enjoyed and Candidate Bruce Williams, San Diego dent; Michael Bingham, former U.S. shared with friends and members of the City Council, District 4; Ron Lacey, Olympics Team; Ben Macayan; Manny community. Consultant and former aide to former Melchor, former World Boxing Cham- Later in the evening, after the much San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders; Candi- pion and former IBF; Raffe; Heidi, awaited boxing rematch II results date Tony Villafranca, San Diego City Nutritionist for KCS and Charito Grace, of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao who Council, District 4; partial list. Auditor for Mapandan Association. No defeats Timothy “ Desert Storm” Photo from Third Column: Belen Photo Avail.: William “Bill” Flores, Bradley on the unanimous decision Sanchez’s kids, Belen Sanchez and Co-founder of Filipino American Com- for the Welterweight Championship of Michael Bingham. Boxing at MGM in , Nevada munity Empowerment (FACE); Regina on April 12, 2014. Ong Garcia, President, San Diego Hosted By Filipino American Well- Serving the Filipino Families and the Community Since 1993. ness Center (AKA Kalusugan Com- munity Services); PTE-HOPE, Inc.; BibliaFashion. Special donations from Basta Kahon, Mag Pentagon Cargo Na! Concerned Filipino American Club (CFAC), William “Bill” Flores and many others. KCS, PTE-HOPE, Inc. and Biblia- Fashion “Thanks” all the participants. PROMO COURTESY PHOTO BY MARISSA PICK UP ACIERTO l SCCPress.com SALE PRICE* Photo from 1st column from Left to IS FREE Right: (Trainer Freddie Roach, Manny PRICE 2 Boxes or More Pacquaio, Timothy Bradley & Trainer Joel Diaz). Photo from the 1st column from Left to Right: (Dr. Ofelia Dirige, Executive $ 55.00 $ 50.00 Director & Co-founder KCS), Boodgie LUZON 2 & 3 $ 60.00 $ 55.0 0 Sports car LUZON 4 $ 65.00 $ 60.00 driver gets VISAYAS $ 70.00 $65.00 ticket after overtaking MINDANAO $ 75.00 $70.00 PNoy’s convoy PROMO PRICE IS FOR SAME ADDRESS, SAME DAY PICK UP, REGULAR SIZE BOX (Continued from page 2) Offer Valid up to April 30, 2014 only President and now Manila Mayor Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada does not know Roxas-Chua. Drop off your BOX at Pentagon Cargo Office “Nagbilin na siya [Estrada] sa mga pulis na walang gagamit ng pangalan And Receive an Additional $ 5.00 Off. [niya] lalo na sa kalsada. Hindi niya kilala ‘yung Chua,” Cagahastian said.

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Buy To Catholics and other believers agreement that they and their forefathers golden days. As men grow older, (over suffi cient life insurance if she doesn’t of Jesus Christ, it is Holy Week and fought and died for. I assume that they 50) the hot topics of conversation are have enough funds for retirement. Don’t Christianity is in the forefront. It is a are also sharing it with other minorities body pain, prescriptions and the current be selfi sh and stop thinking on how she reminder that someone died to benefi t who live since time immemorial in areas medical procedure. Diabetes is now is going to spend all that money. Just others and that a new life resurrected to equally devastated by war, injustices, an ordinary word and a Colonoscopy remember how much she loved you dur- bring hope, justice, peace, and develop- and poverty. may sound like a “Chef’s Special of the ing your marriage. She really take good ment to mankind. I am referring to the Lumads. Con- Day”. care of you, Right? To be relevant, I thought of writing stitutionally, they are given recognition A few old men may go on a big time about Christian values as applied to and semblance of protection: denial and start acting up like young Men should try to grow old smoothly. non-Christians in the Philippines. Over 1. Article II, Section 22. The State studs. They will try to show others that Listen to your Doctor’s advice and keep decades if not centuries, a group of Fili- recognizes and promotes the rights of they can still do it. Some have divorced that old brain working all the time. Just pinos who have resisted foreign invaders indigenous cultural communities within their old wives of many years and went because you are retired doesn’t mean have been fi ghting a Holy War against the framework of national unity and to the Philippines to fi nd very much you just have to vegetate in your living another Christianized group. Their cry development; younger brides. So next time you see an room couch. Get a life, pick up a hobby was Justice, Peace, and Development. 2.Article XII, Section 5. The State, old friend pushing a baby stroller in a and socialize. Get that old heart pump- Many sacrifi ced their lives so that future subject to the provisions of this Consti- park or in a Shopping Mall, be careful ing good and keep a positive attitude in generations would heed this cry for a tution and national development policies when asking question. That baby may life. If you can still do it, take the wife better tomorrow. and programs, shall protect the rights of not be a grandchild but his youngest cruising, traveling or even ballroom Holy Week and Easter reminds Chris- indigenous cultural communities to their daughter. dancing. If you’re single, well, maybe Guest Writer: Gasat Belo with the church, some part of it. Assum- tians of their responsibility to adhere to ancestral lands to ensure their economic, Most Filipino husbands grew old dedi- you still remember how to fl irt with the ing you have some acquaintance with Social Doctrines embedded in every- social, and cultural well-being; cated to their wives and children. They ladies (your age). Nobody is too old to Easter is an event that westernized the church, I would like you to accept a one’s hearts and minds – JUSTICE, 3. Article XIII, Section 6. The State may sound tough and very naughty get a date and have fun. You will never world could hardly miss. Truly, eben the challenge - - open a Bible (borrow one if PEACE and DEVELOPMENT. shall apply the principles of agrar- when talking to their men friends but know unless you try. If you still have a most secular or non-religious person’s you do not have one) and read citations I am glad to hear that, fi nally, a ian reform or stewardship, whenever they are still a bunch of puppies when pulse, there’s always hope. mind are caught up with the obvious indicated so you would gain a greater Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) has been applicable in accordance with law, in the wives are around. It is not they are misappropriated displays of some sort of understanding. (To help you understand drafted and submitted to the President. the disposition or utilization of other scared but, they just want a peaceful There will be a few old men who get celebration called Easter. The colored- Bible citations: John 3:16 - - means 3rd Once it passes legal and constitutional natural resources, including lands of the marriage. Most old men don’t want to addicted to gambling. It started as a eggs, the rabbiots, the candies, fancy chapter of the book of John, 16th verse). scrutiny by the President’s legal advisers public domain under lease or conces- fi ght with their wives. We would rather diversion which became an obsession dresses, do not come close to defi ning Uniqueness of Christ: Resurrection( and by Congress, it could become law sion suitable to agriculture, subject to love and pamper them. Women should and later a therapy session. Do you still Easter. Whatever display one sees at the the rising of Christ from the dead on either by the end of this year or by early prior rights, homestead rights of small try to understand their old men and help expect to win big and solve all your many malls around do not speak at all of that Sunday, three days after He was next year. settlers, and the rights of indigenous them grow old with dignity and respect. life’s problems with that money? Too the meaning of Easter! crucifi ed) is the word that is used to A Commission of 15 people created communities to their ancestral lands. Give them a little space and some time many people went broke or have died Easter in some areas of the world: The describe the event that happened in his- by Executive order earlier drafted the The State may resettle landless farmers off with their old buddies. Please stop trying. true meaning or signifi cance of Easter is tory known as Easter. We read of other proposed law. It was composed of 8 and and farmworkers in its own agricultural calling his cell phone every 30 minutes Men can grow old and still feel young probably more illustrated or experienced teachers, philosophers, or founders of 7 representatives from the MILF and estates which shall be distributed to asking “Honey, where are you and what physically and mentally. We may never by many followers of Christ around the great religions of the world. However, the Philippine Government, respec- them in the manner provided by law; are you doing”? It gets annoying after go back in time but, we can still go back world who are persecuted or imprisoned there is no proven historical event of tively. Two of the fi fteen belong to the 4.Article XIV, Section 17. The State a while. to our healthy habits. More power to us, for not converting to some national anyone rising from the dead but whose Indigenous People (IP) or Indigenous shall recognize, respect, and protect the Old men should notice that most Old Men!!! religion or national trend, but decides to bodies were left decaying and turning to Cultural Communities (ICC). rights of indigenous cultural communi- women outlive their husbands. That’s be a follower of Jesus Christ, found in dust. No other teacher or philosophical The IPs and the ICCs are also ties to preserve and develop their cul- the cities and hinterlands of Asia, Africa leader or religious teacher has ever been called the Lumad (a Cebuano term for tures, traditions, and institutions. It shall Get the best results for your CLASSIFIED AD with and all around the world. proclaimed as a Savior. Instead they Indigenous People). The Lumads who consider these rights in the formulation In this short article, I bring to your at- have shrines and have crypts for they are located in many parts of Mindanao of national plans and policies; and our 3-in-1 PRICE offer via online+digital+print tention the rightful interpretation of Eas- are ordinary humans like you and me. include, but are not limited to, the T’boli 5.Article XVI, Section 12. The Con- editions. Only from the Asian Journal ter - - the resurrection of Christ! If you History tells us that Jesus the Christ rose (Sultan Kudarat); B’laan (Cotabato); gress may create a consultative body to are reading this short article, I assume from the dead! Tiruray (Maguindanao); Manobo advise the President on policies affect- that you have some minor acquaintance Resurrection of Lazarus: (Bukidnon); Subanon (Zamboanga); and ing indigenous cultural communities, 619.474.0588 Bagobo (Davao/Agusan). the majority of the members of which Within the Bangsamoro Land, it shall come from such communities. nings or during commercials. Voting was reported that “there are more than In fact, statutorily, the Indigenous Not voting 100,000 Lumads who lay claim to an- Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 was You’ve been right all along – they Politicians cestral domain that spans 300,000 hect- declared constitutional by the Supreme At Large... are out to get you Back room deals ares of land and coastal waters within Court, As stated by former Chief 12 municipalities of Maguindanao and Justice Puno, “After all, the IPRA was by Miles Beauchamp, PhD If aspartame doesn’t cause you death, Hang on – we’ve got more to go parts of neighboring Sultan Kudarat enacted by Congress not only to fulfi ll great bodily or psychic injury, or a province.” the constitutional mandate of protecting warped personality, the following will: In-laws Many are pinning hopes that the the indigenous cultural communities’ Global warming Out-laws peace agreement (CAB) and the eventu- right to their ancestral land but, more Artifi cial food ingredients Laws in general al Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) would importantly, to correct a grave historical Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the Counterfeit drugs Lack of laws fi nally bring justice, peace, and develop- injustice to our indigenous people.” Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International French fries Too many laws ment to a people and areas devastated In the ARMM agreement, the Lumads University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. Hamburgers Hepatitis C by war, injustices, and poverty. were completely ignored. In the current He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. Fried anything Athlete’s foot Facing representatives of a govern- CAB, there was some representation Air Pollution Auto-immune diseases ment ruled by the Christian majority led by the IPs in the negotiation. And in Water Pollution Mad cow disease by PNoy, the Muslim minority repre- the Framework of the CAB, there are emotions. One day Asbestos Gum disease sented by the MILF indeed competently specifi c provisions that refer to the (okay, it was a bit slow and I was bored The sun STDs negotiated a good agreement that benefi t Indigenous Peoples Rights: It’s a – just never mind) I decided to take a Makeup Any disease the Muslims in general. Desirous for 1. III – POWERS, 6. The custom- brief inventory of all the things that we Alcohol Every disease peace, tired of the effects of war, and ary rights and traditions of indigenous dangerous have to watch for, be careful of, avoid Tobacco (in any form) The Center for Disease Control negotiating in good faith, we hope to peoples shall be taken into consideration and remember to do. Well that list got City water runoff FBI see a law that could withstand legal and in the formation of the Bangsamoro’s far too long for the computer to want world we Africanized killer bees CIA constitutional scrutiny. Justice System. This may include the to remember – it started beeping at me Africanized killer ants Your Government Admittedly, the non-Christian recognition of indigenous processes as whenever I came in the room. live in Lead (in food, paint, gas) My Government Muslims must benefi t from a peace alternative modes of dispute resolution; So I gave up on that idea and instead The whole damn AMA Any government and Something is gonna get you just listed a few of the things some New diseases No government 2.VI – BASIC RIGHTS, 3. Indigenous if you don’t watch out! friends and I could think of over dinner Old diseases Racism are in children’s banks, in drawers, in peoples’ rights shall be respected. one night. Funny thing was, the more Gang violence Sexism car seats, on the ground. And when This actually shows a good faith ef- Planet Earth is a dangerous place to we drank – I mean ate – the longer the Violence in schools Ageism they’re on the ground, most people fort on the part of the parties to include raise kids and other living things. Have list got (again!). So I cut out a bunch of Violence Any “ism” won’t so much as bend down to pick the interests of the Indigenous People you ever taken a real good look at all it and what follows are simply the high- Car hijacking The ADA them up. By getting rid of pennies the in this historic undertaking. I just hope the things that can mess with your life? lights of the list that every grown person Tainted beef, poultry, fruit, eggs Lack of the ADA Treasury will save millions of dollars that in the fi nal Bangsamoro Basic Law There are things out there that play should be deathly afraid of. Or at least Toxic people Obesity minting and replacing them and we (BBL), the powers and rights of the IPs havoc with our bodies, our minds, our think about occasionally between in- Hyper-macho coaches Childhood obesity won’t have to carry the useless things as enumerated in the Indigenous Peoples Hyper-macho cockroaches Societal ills around. Rights Act (IPRA) in implementing the Land fi lls Population increase That’s really why you should be afraid constitutional mandates, would be more Freon Nuclear proliferation of pennies: they’re just bloody annoy- detailed, more pronounced, and as clear ASIAN JOURNAL Styrofoam Nuclear power to avoid any misunderstanding. The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California ing! And something annoying can raise Lack of nuclear power your blood pressure which can help kill In the interest of social justice, lasting An award-winning newspaper & San Diego’s most Don’t give up yet – we’re just get- you. 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by Atty. Susan V. Perez

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Resurrecting Your I-130 Petitions When the Petitoner Dies Under our immigration laws, when new law; and the petitioner dies, an approved I-130 is USCIS must adjudicate the application automatically cancelled. In the 90’s the for adjustment of status unless the ap- United States Citizenship and Immigra- proval of the adjustment of status would tion Services (USCIS) issued a regula- not be in the public interest. tion ameliorating the harsh consequence The new law applies to: of death of the petitioner by allowing Aliens with pending or approved the I-130 petition to be reinstated for I-130 petitions as immediate relatives humanitarian reasons. In order to seek such spouse, parent or child under 21 of humanitarian reinstatement of a visa a U.S. citizen; petition, the beneficiary of the petition Aliens with pending or approved must submit a written request to USCIS I-130 petitions including their spouses office where the original visa petition and children under 21 under the follow- was filed and/or adjudicated. The peti- ing categories: F-1 (single adult son or tion must have been approved and there daughter of U.S. citizen), F-2A (spouse must be a qualifying relative who will and unmarried child below 21 of a green execute the affidavit of support to be card holder), F-2B (single adult son eligible for humanitarian reinstatement. or daughter of green card holder), F-3 Whether or not to grant reinstatement (married child of a U.S citizen), and F-4 is a matter of discretion to USCIS. As categories (brothers and sisters of U.S. such, there is no appeal from the denial citizen; of the request to reinstate the I-130 peti- Derivative beneficiaries, which are tion based on humanitarian grounds. the spouse and children under 21, of an The approval or denial of a petition alien with a pending or approved I-140 for humanitarian reinstatement should petition. An I-140 petition is one filed be based on “the facts of each individual by an employer as compared to I-130 case, particularly those cases in which which is filed by a family member. This failure to reinstate would lead to a harsh means that the derivative beneficiaries result contrary to the goal of family can pursue the application for adjust- reunification.” In evaluating requests ment of status even if the dead primary for reinstatement of a petition for hu- beneficiary of the petition is no longer manitarian reinstatement, the following working with the petitioner/employer. factors are taken into consideration: Pending or approved petitions for disruption of an established family asylees, refugees, crime victims, and unit; hardship to U.S. citizens or lawful victims of human trafficking. For ben- permanent residents; if beneficiary is eficiaries who do not fall under the im- elderly or in poor health; if beneficiary mediate relative category, they have to has had lengthy residence in the United wait for their priority dates to be current States; if beneficiary has no home to before they can apply for adjustment go to; undue delay by DHS or consular of status. Oftentimes, by the time their officer in processing petition and visa; priority dates become current, they have and if beneficiary has strong family been out of status in the United States. ties in the United States. From these For these cases, the alien must have enumerated factors, it is evident not all the benefit of 245(i) to be eligible to beneficiaries will qualify for humanitar- apply for adjustment of status under the ian reinstatement. October 2009 law of President Obama. The good news is there is an easier In order to qualify for the 245(i) benefit, alternative to humanitarian reinstate- the I-130 or I-140 petition must have ment. On October 29, 2009, President been filed before April 30, 2001. If the (Continued on page 7) Obama signed a new law which allows petition was filed between January 14, beneficiaries to continue to be eligible 1998 and April 30, 2001, the alien must for adjustment of status even when their establish that he or she was physically qualifying relative has died. Under the present in the United States on Decem- new law, the petition does not have to be ber 21, 2000. A beneficiary of a petition approved. It is sufficient that a petition filed before January 14, 1998 does not has been filed by the petitioner or on have to establish physical presence behalf of the petitioner before his or her in the United States on December 21, death. The following are the eligibility 2000. DOH backs requirements: We welcome your feedback. If you The beneficiary must be residing in have any immigration questions, please the United States at the time of death of feel welcome to email me at susan@ Church on the petitioner and at the time of applica- law-usimmigration .com or call 619 tion for adjustment of status under this 819 -8648 to arrange for a telephone discouraging consultation.

flagellation recreational areas. export consultant of Prima Modas, Inc. Central Luzon police director Chief which imported from China a shipment (Continued from page 1) Superintendent Raul Petrasanta said containing snacks, gummed paper, gar- tary Eric Tayag, flagellants are at risk Oplan Summer Vacation 3 or Sum- ments, hair accessories and synthetic of developing tetanus because of cuts vac is now fully activated in strategic slippers in 2011. or wounds that are exposed to dust and areas where the Holy Week crowd pass In the Decision approved on January other dirty elements. through and converge in the region. 2, 2013, the Office found that he acted “I think it would be better if they get He said motorist and police assistance with corruption, clear intent to violate anti-tetanus shot to protect them against desks have been established along major the law or flagrant disregard of estab- infection. They also have to make sure roads, especially at the North Luzon lished rules. that the instruments they use are steril- Expressway (NLEx), the Subic-Clark- The Office found that Elevado ized to prevent infection,” he added. Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx), Tarlac- demanded the sum of P200,000.00 or Tayag said that it is also important for Pangasinan-La Union Expressway P100,000.00 excluding the snacks from flagellants to drink lots of water to pre- (TPLEx), and the Jose Abad Santos Ave- Prima in exchange for a favorable en- vent dehydration or heatstroke, which nue (JASA) formerly Gapan-Olongapo dorsement by the District Collector and could be fatal. Road in Lubao, Pampanga. release of the shipment. At least 300 policemen, including K-9 The Department of Publc Works and unit members, would be deployed to the Highways (DPWH) has also formed The Decision narrated that Elevado three crucifixion sites in San Fernando teams that would provide repair and ignored complainant’s plea and replied, City in Pampanga on Good Friday. towing services to motorists. “kung wala yung hinihingi ko, huwag na Senior Superintendent Marlon Madrid, Petrasanta said the Regional Highway tayong mag-usap.” officer-in-charge of the Pampanga pro- Patrol Unit 3 is the lead police unit vincial police office, said the Philippine supervising the flow of traffic, especially BOC official in CDO dismissed National Police (PNP) security person- in areas identified as choke points. nel that will come from Pampanga Pubic “Holy Week is the season when we In a related development, the Office Safety Company, Regional Pubic Safety normally experience exodus of motorists of the Ombudsman dismissed from Battalion and the San Fernando City po- going to spend their vacation and other the service Eduardo Guinea Wong, the lice would be assigned to barangays San outdoor activities. Policemen will be BOC’s acting chief of the assessment Pedro Cutud, Sta. Lucia and San Juan there on the streets to assist the public division in Cagayan de Oro City, for during the reenactment of the crucifix- and supervise traffic to ensure the safety Grave Misconduct and Dishonesty. ion on Good Friday. of travelers heading to the provinces,” Madrid said the policemen would said Petrasanta.- By Sheila Crisostomo In a 23-page decision, the Office also manage traffic as part of “Oplan () – With Ric Sapnu, found that spouses Wong acquired vari- Maleldo (Holy Week).” Ding Cervantes, Charlie Lagasca ous real properties and substantial bank Superintendent Edilberto Petillano, deposits despite his fixed compensation officer-in-charge of the San Fernando income and lack of proof of his wife’s City police, said closed circuit television Ombudman indicts income. cameras would be installed in the three The decision noted that Wong’s gross barangays to ensure the safety of local salary was P30,665.00, which amount and foreign tourists. Porsche-driving would still be subjected to the regular At least 20 penitents will be nailed in salary deductions and the cost of living the three crucifixion sites this Good Fri- Customs messenger expenses. day, said City Mayor Edwin Santiago. It stated that Wong failed to disclose One of them is Ben Enaje, who will (Continued from page 3) in his SALN his apartment rental, be nailed for the 28th time at San Pedro P400,000.00 Volvo Station Wagon (1995 barbershop, eatery and retail store busi- Cutud. model) in 2003, and amass P525,332.00 nesses. Santiago said barangay tanods and in bank deposits as of 2010. It added that the 15 single-detached volunteers from non-government organi- An administrative case also looms duplex-type residential properties in zations (NGOs) would also be deployed over Elevado for his supposed failure to Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental being to beef up security during the crucifix- file his SALN from 1992 to 1996 and leased to tenants were acquired when ion. from 1999 to 2002. Wong’s monthly salary was P20,250.00 Madrid urged the public to avoid As Elevado had already resigned while his wife worked as a school bringing jewelry, gadgets and other from the service, he was meted a fine teacher. valuables to avoid being victimized by of P20,000.00 with the same accessory The principal penalty of Dismissal robbers in the crowded areas. penalties attendant to dismissal from the from the Service carries with it the ac- The Pampanga police also reactivated service. cessory penalties of cancellation of eli- Oplan Lakbay Alalay to assist motorists In an earlier administrative case, gibility, forfeiture of retirement benefits, and commuters. Elevado was dismissed from the service perpetual disqualification from holding Madrid ordered local police chiefs to for Grave Misconduct in a case arising public office, and bar from taking civil set up police assistance desks in trans- from a complaint of Flor Tagle, import/ service examinations. — Rie Takumi/ port terminals, busy intersections, and KBK, GMA News Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 18-24, 2014 Spiritual Life Fr. Suarez says last Mass on Easter Lower Your before returning donated land Balintataw Suarez gave meaning to every letter in Nets (Continued from page 1) the word “cross.” C, he said, stood for by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez whom it may concern: Between March Jesus saying, “Come to me.” R was not only for repentance but, more important, Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our web- Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- 5 and 9, 2014, a series of articles was site at www.asianjournalusa.com ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com printed in the Philippine Daily Inquirer for rejoicing. O stood for openness to newspaper. The article alleged irregu- God’s message. The two S’s in the word larities in the charitable foundation “cross” stood for sacrifi ce and service, called Mary Mother of the Poor that [Fr. which, Suarez said, is what mission is Easter Sunday: April 20, 2014 Fernando Suarez] founded. In addition, all about. Pinagpala Ka his healing ministry and lifestyle were The Resurrection: also attacked. Mission, not commission Kung sa umagang paggising ang sa iyo ay bumungad “I certify that the accusations in these ay isang magandang umagang walang kasing liwanag A Mediated Presence articles are unfounded and not true. Fr. “Mission,” he stressed, “not asking for at ang pakiramdam mo’y para kang nasa alapaap Fernando Suarez [of the] Missionaries commission.” daig mo ang pinagpala ng mga santo sa ‘taas. Joke of the week: An old preacher afterward returned them with these of Mary Mother of the Poor is a priest of He could have been referring to was dying. He sent a message for his three Latin words written in the margin: good standing in the the P10-billion pork barrel scam that Kung sa pagbukas mo may laman ang iyong paminggalan banker and his lawyer, both church Non sumus angeli, meaning, “We are of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.” involved lawmakers and government members, to come to his home. When not angels.” The architect and his staff San Mig and MonteMaria offi cials who allegedly channeled public kahit nga kaning lamig lamang at tira-tirang ulam they arrived, they were ushered up to couldn’t fi gure out what the Pope meant, Last month, the Inquirer published funds to dubious organizations and into at mayroong kang damit na suot sa iyong katawan his bedroom. As they entered the room, until fi nally someone noticed that the a fi ve-part series that highlighted the their own bank accounts. pinagpala kang hindi hamak iya’y iyong tandaan. the preacher held out his hands and plans did not include bathrooms. withdrawal by food and beer giant San Those who seek commissions, Suarez motioned for them to sit on each side The resurrection of the Lord is medi- Miguel Corp. (SMC) of its donation of said, end up in distress. Sa panahong umuulan at may tulo ang ‘yong bubong of the bed. The preacher grasped their ated to the disciples through different a 33-hectare property in Alfonso town, Admitting to being a fan of Pope hands, sighed contentedly, smiled, and events: the empty tomb, the cloths rolled timba lamang ang katapat n’yan huwag ka nang tututol Cavite province, that would have been Francis, Suarez, while delivering his at kung may papag man na naghihintay sa iyong silong stared at the ceiling. For a time, no one up in a separate place, the joy of Mary, the site of an MMPF project, the Mon- homily, was holding a copy of the Pon- said anything. Both the banker and law- the frantic excitement of the disciples. teMaria Shrine complex, which would tiff’s apostolic exhortation “Evangelii para sa iyong paghimlay aba’y kay inam naman ‘tol. yer were touched and fl attered that the All of these speak loudly and clearly include a statue of the Virgin Mary taller Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel)” and preacher would ask them to be with him of the Risen Lord’s mediated pres- than the 30-meter Christ the Redeemer often quoted from it. Maraming d’yan maaaring ‘di makalampas during his fi nal moments. They were ence. Jesus’ coming into our world is a statue in Rio de Janeiro. He sometimes picked up his cell sa sakuna o sakit sa mga susunod na oras. also puzzled; the preacher had never mediated and incarnated presence. He Among the reasons cited was failure phone and read from it quotes from the who is invisible became visible when he pinagpala ka pa rin dahil sa ikaw ay malakas given them any indication that he par- of the MMPF to erect the structures Pope. masigla, walang sakit hayan at kaya mong lumakad. ticularly liked either of them. They both assumed our human nature. within fi ve years of the donation. remembered his many long, uncomfort- As Jesus’ resurrection is mediated to The series also quoted critics who Live joyful lives able sermons about greed, covetousness, us through the disciples who fi rst expe- questioned Suarez’s ministry and Sa pagtaas mo ng iyong mukhang may kasamang ngiti and avaricious behavior that made them rienced his risen life through incarnated lifestyle. Christians must live joyful lives, he at taos na pasasalamat sa mga grasyang namithi squirm in their seats. Finally, the banker events, it is also our task to witness Suarez was in the Holy Land when said, echoing the Pope’s exhortation. pinagpala ka dahil marami rin ang nagwawagi said, “Preacher, why did you ask us to through, with, and in people and events the series was published. In his absence, “Do not be too hard on yourself,” he subalit sa kanilang mukha hindi ito mawari. come?” The old preacher mustered up to this wondrous miraculous event. Real MMPF board member Deedee Sytangco said, paraphrasing Sirach 14:11: “My his strength and then said weakly, “Jesus Easter message cannot and should not (former spokesperson of President Cory child, treat yourself well. Do not deprive died between two thieves, and that’s be encapsulated in one space and time. Aquino) offered some explanation. yourself of enjoyment.” ©2014 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. how I want to go.” Easter is for all seasons and people. Only after Suarez had returned from As long as it is not sinful, Suarez Scripture: First Reading: Acts 10: The disciples and others like Mary the pilgrimage that he was able to air his added. About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Retired Filipino Language 34a-37-43. Peter’s sermon is about the Magdalene who had witnessed his But he also said: “Do not be afraid of side, which appeared in the fi fth part of Teacher who once taught at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. presence of Jesus through those as- incarnated risen life were given a special the series. the cross. Jesus is offering us joy. Then sembled at the Eucharistic meal. He re- knowledge and were commanded to “It was too late, the damage had been we can move on.” minds them of salvation that was turned proclaim what they believed in based done,” a friend of Suarez said. Shifting to a light mood, Suarez said tain trek to a Mangyan community in who had undergone physical and moral down by Israel, and of his life and on what they had seen and experienced. Columnist Ramon Tulfo also wrote someone commented about his good Lagnas town in Mindoro and the dif- sufferings followed by the healing of suffering that culminates in death. In the We too have the same task and commis- negatively about Suarez. The priest later looks. fi cult life of the Mangyan. body and spirit. end, Christ’s resurrection is the Father’s sioning to proclaim this Easter joy at all said Tulfo had personally apologized, “I said it’s because I am being perse- “When I asked them what we could do Santos, a Salesian, delighted the audi- vindication of Jesus and of everything times for all people. admitted he was misinformed and cuted,” he said, laughing. together, their answer was, ‘Father, let ence with his talk punctuated with witty that he had stood for. Second Read- Tidbits: The Fellowship of Merry sought to be prayed over. Suarez’s down-home homilies and us build a church,’” he said. remarks and his creative use of props. ing: Colossians 3: 1-4. God’s victory Christians encourages churches and GMA News Channel 11’s “Mareng Batangueño humor resonate well with over death is seen in the resurrection of prayer groups to celebrate “The Easter Winnie’s Bawal ang Pasaway” aired Filipinos from all walks of life. Road to God’s heart Let it go, let it be Jesus. Baptism means dying and rising Laugh” – God had the last laugh on the Winnie Monsod’s interview with Suarez with Christ. Though the resurrection devil when He raised Jesus from the for two Monday nights last month. Ministry among Mangyan Poor as the Mangyan were, they Orbos, who writes a Sunday column of all believers is not yet fully realized dead – with Easter Monday and Bright Monsod asked Suarez point-blank did not ask for material assistance, he in the Inquirer, kept pointing to the road until the second coming of Christ, yet Sunday, the Sunday after Easter (Divine about the allegations. Suarez either ex- Suarez also spoke about his new mis- added. to God’s heart. He sang the refrain of its consequences must be morally and Mercy Feast). Easter Monday tradition- plained them away or fl atly denied them. sion assignment among the Mangyan in Suarez was one of six priests who the hit song “Let It Go” that segued into fully lived now. Gospel: John 20: 1-9. ally was celebrated as a “Day of Joy and When asked if he thought SMC might Occidental Mindoro. concelebrated the midday Mass after the Beatles’ “Let It Be.” The history of encounters with Jesus is Laughter” in Catholic, Orthodox, and have had something to do with the bad Bishop Palang recently assigned him the Palm Sunday Family Recollection After the Mass, Suarez did a general a movement from “no faith” towards Protestant countries. Needless to say, press he was getting, Suarez answered to be the apostolic vicar to the Mangyan organized by the Angel Mission, a group healing prayer for those with physical, faith: Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman everyone is encouraged to be happy and yes. in the diocese in addition to MMPF of lay people animated by Fr. Jerry mental and spiritual ailments. He did and the royal offi cial. Now, at the near laugh loudly at Easter liturgical services. apostolate among the poor and the run- Orbos, SVD. not go down to the audience to touch end of Jesus’ story, there are three more A Blessed Easter to one and all! May Christian forgiveness ning of a formation house for seminar- The yearly recollection for lay people the sick. Instead, a priest holding a mon- encounters in faith: the Beloved Dis- the Risen Lord bless you. ians on the remote island of Ilin off is now in its 18th year, said Sytangco, strance with the consecrated host went ciple, Mary of Magdalene, and the story The Feast of the Divine Mercy is on Suarez himself had admitted that Occidental Mindoro. one of the organizers. around for eucharistic healing. of the doubting Thomas. May 1, the Second Sunday of Easter. MMPF could not meet SMC’s expecta- He separated from the Canada-based The other Mass celebrants aside from Refl ections: As embodied human The novena starts on Good Friday. tion, which was to build the Marian Companions of the Cross and founded Orbos were SVD priests Ed Guarin and Asian Journal San Diego beings we have to fulfi ll the needs of Please check with your parish about the complex as originally planned within the Missionaries of Mary Mother of the Paul Dogba; Nelson Cabanero, SMM, our senses: to hear, to touch, to smell, activities in celebration of this important fi ve years. Poor (MMMP), which has a “pious as- and Eliseo Santos, SDB. to taste, to see. This point was humor- feast day. The foundation has decided to return sociation” status for now. The blessing of the palms was part of Digital Edition ously stressed by this story. When a new Quotation of the week: Christianity the property. Bishop Palang took Suarez and his the service. building had to be constructed on Vati- had died many times and risen again, for Interviewed backstage by a TV5 crew group into his diocese several years ago. Before the Mass, the audience listened 1,021,101 reads can grounds, the architect submitted the it has a God who knows the way out of after last Palm Sunday’s Mass, Suarez Suarez described his arduous moun- to personal testimonies from lay people on scribd.com/ plans to Pope John XXІІІ, who shortly the grave. G. K. Chesterton confi rmed that the SMC property will asianjournal indeed be returned. The MMPF, he said, had offered SMC one of three things: Make a loan so that the MonteMaria project could proceed, The Metamorphosis build a columbarium, or just build the statue of the Virgin Mary. by Ernie Delfi n SMC rejected all three. The original MonteMaria project is no Read Ernie Delfi n’s previous articles by more. But a Marian site for prayer and visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa. healing remains on the horizon. com Suarez has denied accusations of hav- ing a lavish lifestyle, but admitted that playing tennis kept him sane, his way of warding off stress, and that he was merely invited to tennis clubs frequented Some Thoughts Of Hope and by the rich. “I ask for nothing, I decline nothing,” Random Good News he would always say when questioned about donations to him and to the foun- Today is Palm Sunday 2014, a beauti- the Lenten Season gives timely reason dation. ful spring day in Southern California. I to pause and refl ect on the Passion of Suarez ministers to both the poor and love this Spring season simply because Christ to have some personal retreat the rich, to people from all walks of life many trees and plants including those (from a topsy-turvy world) for refl ection who come to his healing Masses. in my “farmyard” that lost their leaves to infuse some meaning to our lives. It last Fall started to show off their green reminds me of that acclaimed Mel Gib- ‘MOVING ON, REJOICING’ “The luscious leaves again; various fl owers son movie, The Passion of the Christ, healing priest,” Fr. Fernando Suarez, start to bloom attracting birds, but- several years ago that fueled some delivers the homily during the Palm terfl ies and many living creatures that heated controversy but also prompted Sunday Mass at Meralco Theater.He contribute to the cycle of earthly life. many people to examine or meditate spoke about moving on with service All these wonders of nature unfold their what is truly important in their and sacrifi ce with rejoicing. CERES P. magnifi cence as if responding to a mag- lives. Christians who had seen it, like DOYO ic wand of an Invisible Director before this writer with his entire family, are He had some strong words for those our naked eyes as they continue the reminded that world is indeed an im- who had written negatively about him healthy balance of life around us. God’s perfect one since the beginning of time without getting his side. work is a miracle every day, which is as we ardently hope that there is another Merely saying later that they were unfortunately taken for granted by mil- more peaceful world in the afterlife. To misinformed, which was not an excuse. lions of people especially those in many us believers and followers of Christ, the He considered suing for libel those metropolitan areas. promise of our redemption that is fully who besmirched his reputation and I did not realize until about three paid by Christ’s suffering and death on his ministry but Christian forgiveness decades ago that I would enjoy nature the cross is the ultimate reward that all prevailed over him, he said. this much considering that I hated farm Christians hope for. work because of the demanding physi- * * * * Moving on cal work from sunrise to sunset during From my perspective in America, my growing up years in the farming vil- there are also many good things hap- Despite the negative publicity, Suarez lage in Pangasinan. Now, farm work pening in our world despite the gloom continues to pack them in. The Meralco or gardening has become a priceless and doom prediction fueled by many Theater was packed when he concel- hobby (in addition to my newfound tragedies in our world today, like Civil ebrated Mass and delivered the homily career as an “APOStolic” (aka male Wars, the mysterious Malaysian Airline on Palm Sunday. nanny), very effective but inexpensive disappearance, many fatal accidents, therapy for a businessman’s life in and countless pessimistic news that The homily theme assigned to him, the city. Today is another awesome we continue to read in the papers or see “Moving On,” was in sync with his weekend that helps me enjoy the day on TV. To augment some pounds of personal decision to move ahead and despite the chaotic or depressing news optimism to our Asian Journal readers not look back on hurts and accusations in many parts of the world, including the this Easter Week, let me share some hurled at him. political circus in the Philippines. good news and developments that are Pointing to the cross as a starting Palm Sunday, a great holiday of our unfolding here in America: point, Suarez urged the people to move Church, is the beginning of the Passion * As the U.S. economy continues on from there toward sacrifi ce and of Jesus Christ. To all Christians, (Continued on page 10) service. April 18-24, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 Entertainment

What does your mom like about Mayor Herbert? (People are asking, “Why Herbert?,” conditioned as they have been to the type of men, tall and athletic, linked Herbert & Kris: Is it for keeps? to Kris including Phillip Salvador, Joey Marquez and James Yap. Why, is Herbert, uhm, too short and too small for Kris’ criteria?) “Because he’s a nerd!” (Kris: “Because I’m also a nerd!”) Tech IT When did you first meet Mayor Herbert? from My Barber “A year ago.” (Kris laughed and Bimby laughed along with her.) It’s good that you are allowing your mom to have a boyfriend. by Benjamin Maynigo “It was my Christmas gift to her last year…a boyfriend.” (Kris confirmed, “Yes, it was his Christmas gift to me.”) That was in Christmas 2013. What about in Christmas 2014? “A new boyfriend.” (Kris laughed and laughed, and started to protest, “Bimby...”) “I just want to give you a better life!” (Kris: “No, that’s wrong. I want to be faithful. Game Of Drones You told me that last year, right?”) “But if I have girlfriends, I want to make sabay.” (Kris: “It’s okay because you are a boy. You can have 50 girlfriends, I don’t care, but not sabay-sabay.”) “I want to have 80!” While crossing the bridge from the Marina Bay Sands Complex to the other side Herbert Bautista with long-time companion Tates Gana and their children Athena for the EH event, Kris’ phone rang and she talked to whoever was calling all the and Harvey. Photo was taken during Herbert’s 44th birthday celebration two years way. Asked who the caller was, Kris whispered while covering the mouthpiece, “It’s ago; the mayor!”

FUNFARE By Ricardo Lo Apparently, the Aquinos led by Pres. Noynoy ap- (Philippine Star) proved of the “work in progress” as evidenced by a photo of Herbert having dinner with the Aquinos that Now it can be told (since Kris has Kris posted (but hastily deleted) on her Instagram ac- already, so to speak, let the cat out of the count. bag with her confession on national tele- “Herbert is the only one who has asked for (Kuya vision that she and Quezon City Mayor Noynoy’s) permission to date me,” Kris repeated on TV Herbert Bautista are dating): what she had told Funfare in Singapore. “No other suitor Two weeks before that anti-climactic has done that.” confession (because the tabs have prac- Promising to stop talking about her private life hence- I wrote in this column earlier that In its announcement Ascenta declared, tically squeezed the matter dry) when forth, Kris added in her public confession, “Herbert and in the 1990s I represented a company “Today we are delighted to announce we were in Singapore for the Amazing I are partners in either the failure or success of our being that manufactured Unmanned Aerial that our team will be joining Facebook. Spider-Man 2 junket and to cover the together, and we can strengthened what we have by al- Vehicles (UAVs) or what are now called This is a special partnership built on a Lion City’s celebration of Earth Hour lowing ourselves to have a chance at forever by keeping Drones. I said that aside from their shared vision. We are joining the team (EH), did admit to Funfare private and quiet about what is here and now.” military uses, Drones also had some inside Facebook, which is focused on in a free-wheeling chat while we were Kris turned 43 last Feb. 14 and Herbert 46 on May civilian uses. bringing Internet connectivity to the waiting for the EH event to start that she 12. If and when their “work in progress” develops One of them was using them as low world’s developing countries through and Herbert are “a work in progress” — (let’s hope and pray it does) into something “forever,” altitude satellites acting as transmitters new technologies like high altitude you know, getting to know each other. they might have to settle for taking care of “yours” and for telecommunications and broadcasts. long endurance vehicles. Facebook has People are suspecting that the “work “mine” but not “ours,” unless Kris can still have another Today, this Game of Drones became demonstrated a serious commitment to in progress” might be, you know, child at her age. She has already two and, according to more exciting with the involvement of this effort, and we are more excited than politically-motivated because Herbert is Funfare sources, Herbert has five — two from a previ- some Social Media giants. ever about the potential for our technol- definitely running in 2016 for his third ous relationship, one with a model and two with Tates These Drones are now intended to ogy and our future impact in the world.” term (before joining the senatorial race Gana, his non-showbiz constant companion for 20 years extend Internet to remote areas. With Meanwhile, according to WIRED, in 2019?) and Kris…for vice president now. Google’s acquisition of Titan Aerospace, DARPA is turning aging surveillance or senator or Tarlac governor in 2016? By the way, in the spirit of fair play and in reply to a it has correspondingly gained the capa- drones “I want to state categorically that I reader who said that Funfare is “being pro-Kris,” I’m bility as a developer of jet-sized drones Into Wi-Fi hotspots. A fleet of surveil- have no political plans whether on the giving a space to the input of somebody close to Tates intended to fly nonstop for years. lance drones once deployed in the skies national, regional or local level,” said Kris with sons Bimby and Joshua whom she described as “the girl Mayor Herbert has Titan says it could help people by over Iraq is being repurposed to Kris. But in 2019? She shrugged, “I left behind” and who is known as “the wind beneath “providing internet connections in provide aerial Wi-Fi in far-flung corners don’t know!” remote areas or helping monitor envi- of the world. With us around the table at the holding ha, si Bimby!” Herbert’s wings,” the accepted First Lady of Quezon City. Herbert is an eligible ronmental damage like oil spills and RQ-7 Shadow drones that the Army room for media were Kris’ pamang- So what was Bimby saying? A lot! bachelor, not having been married. deforestation.” flew in Iraq for intelligence, surveillance kins (children of her sisters Ballsy and Stay tuned. Here it is: “No, Tates and Herbert are not living-in but they haven’t really broken According to the The Wall Street and reconnaissance missions are now Pinky), and sons Joshua and Bimby who Entertainment ( Article MRec ), page- up. As QC first lady, Tates knows every nook and cranny of the city; kabisado Journal Google says the technology becoming wireless hubs for connectivity has inherited his mom’s gift of gab. For match: 1, sectionmatch: 1 niya ang mga problema at concerns ng mga constituent. She worked hard to make could also be used to collect images. in remote conflict zones where chal- a real score on his mom’s colorfully- Who is your mom’s boyfriend ba, Herbert achieve his political ambition starting when he first ran for QC vice mayor. The WSJ says Titan would work lenging communication environments checkered love life, I did a casual chat Bimby? Tates and her children Athena, 18, and Harvey (who is in the cast of Goin’ Bulilit), closely with its Project Loon, “which can mean the difference between being with Bimby who, as I was saying, spilt “Si Mayor Herbert!” (Kris, laughing, 10, are currently vacationing in Boracay. Like Tates, the children are affected by the is building large, high-altitude balloons ambushed and getting reinforcements. more beans than his mom perhaps al- playfully butting in, “Diyos ko, mama- whole thing which they learned only from media reports. The children are thinking that send Internet signals to areas of WIRED further reported that “Darpa’s lowed. Snickering at Bimby’s revela- matay ako!”) of going abroad. Tates refuses to make any comment.” the world that are currently not online,” Mobile Hotspots program retrofits tions, Kris couldn’t stop Bimby from How do you call him, Tito? There you are, as fair as fair can be. according to a Google statement. “Titan retired Shadow drones with pods that talking, “Hindi ako ang maysabi niyan, “No, just mayor!” also may work with Makani, another will be able to transfer one gigabyte per early-stage Google project that is second of data — the equivalent of 4G wanted to extend my gratitude.” developing an airborne wind turbine smartphone connectivity — so that sol- IMAGINE the senior actress as a that it hopes will generate electricity diers in remote areas will have the same Boots Anson-Roa to wed “King” blushing bride in this wedding gown as Arabian with efficiently.” access to tactical operation centers and sketched by Baddeo. In another development involving the mission data that others in more central Rodrigo in Eddie Baddeo Unknown to many, Boots Anson Roa $60,000 inter- Game of Drones for the Cyber Throne, theaters have.” gave Baddeo his first job as a designer, Facebook has also agreed to buy the in 1979, for the family-owned garment cepted at NAIA U.K.-based Ascenta. factory Trade House Inc., which made Balikatan to MANILA – Customs personnel at the one-off and RTW clothes called Boots clutching his hand carry luggage, the ex- Ninoy Aquino International Airport Ter- on the Racks, sold at Rustan’s, SM, aminers subjected the hand carry bag to focus on minal 1 held an arriving Arabian man Anson’s, Gaisano and Orient Pearl. He an examination where they discovered for smuggling into the country $60,000 had just finished his studies at Samson a brown envelope containing bundles of dollars concealed in his hand-carry humanitarian Institute. Baddeo worked for the actress US dollars. luggage. for 1½ years; he reported to her directly. Mosaed said he was only carrying Customs examiners Princess Atienza response $40,000 but a thorough examination and Jamal Ramos said Abdulaziz Over the years, the designer and the revealed that the envelope contained six By Celso Amo Mosaed Alhomoud, an arriving pas- actress stayed in touch, and he would bundles of $10,000 each. (The Philippine Star) make clothes for her on occasion. senger of Saudi Airlines Flight SV865 from Dammam, Saudi Arabia violated Customs will confiscate the $50,000 LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – Hu- the Anti-Money Laundering Act and “When I heard that she was get- and the remaining $10,000 will be manitarian response is the focus of this Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas policy ting married again, ako ang lumapit sa returned to the passenger, the examin- year’s Philippine-US Balikatan exer- limiting all passengers to carry only a kanya,” he says. ers said. The confiscated money will be cises in Albay from April 21 to May 16. maximum of $10,000. Roa, 69, was widowed in 2007. On stored at the Customs vault for safe- Col. Generoso Bolina, deputy com- June 14, she will wed Francisco “King” keeping. mander of the 901st Brigade based in According to the examiners, they Rodrigo, 74, also a widower, an interna- Mosaed, a businessman, admitted it Daraga, Albay, said the first batch of 30 noticed that Mosaed was “uneasy” when tional lawyer and former consul general was his money which he intended to use US servicemen arrived last Tuesday and he went through the Customs examina- of the Philippines to the US. His father for his vacation in the country, and said two more groups are set to arrive soon. tion lane which they were manning at was the late Sen. Francisco “Soc” Ro- he did not know that carrying such an “The US Pacific Command based in the time. drigo. He and Pete Roa were classmates. amount of money would violate Philip- Hawaii will be sending some 160 per- Mosaed presented his passport and Their wedding day will also be the pine laws. sonnel from the US Marines, Air Force as every June bride should be, in a wed- Customs declaration form to the exam- By Cheche V. Moral groom’s birthday, says Baddeo. “I’m here for vacation and that is and Navy, most of them engineers, ding dress by her friend and sometime iners and when asked, he replied that he Philippine Daily Inquirer only my pocket money,” Mosaed said. medical and civic workers,” Bolinao employee Eddie Baddeo. had nothing to declare. Three sketches - Report from Raoul Esperas ABS- said in a briefing by the Civil Military BOOTS Anson will wed Francisco CBNnews.com Operation team of Task Force Balikatan. “King” Rodrigo on June 14. When Baddeo heard the news that The designer presented three sketches Seeing his uneasy demeanor while There was no grand ceremony or a “Ma’am Boots” had gotten engaged last to Roa, who zeroed in on the classic fancy bridal dress when Boots Anson year, he quickly called her and offered princess-cut, long-sleeve style to be wed Pete Roa in Washington, DC, in to make her bridal gown, a gesture that made of ecru piña silk and heavy lace. 1964, then later at the Assumption Con- was graciously accepted. There will be an underskirt of piña silk vent in Manila. The couple had eloped. with metallic mesh lining and a short “It has been my longtime dream to fishtail. It will be embellished with But when she weds for the second dress her for a big occasion,” Baddeo caviar and rhinestone beads and will time, the actress will be as resplendent says. “She was so mabait to me. I feature a short veil. She will wear low- heel pumps, also designed by Baddeo. “She specifically asked for low heels because the groom isn’t very tall,” says the designer. “The dress will also have a built-in corset.” Baddeo will also be making the bar- ong tagalog of the groom. The wedding will be held at the Archbishop’s Palace in , to be officiated by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle. The princi- pal sponsors will be headed by Manila Mayor , Susan Roces and Marichu Vera Perez-Maceda. Roa’s daughter, news anchor Chiqui Roa Puno, will be matron of honor. Reception will be held at the Wack Wack Country Club. Floral decor at the church will be by Elaine Rojas Villar and Jun Han. Color motif is purple, says Baddeo. He’s not making the clothes for the entourage, though he’s designing two other dresses for the wedding, for the sisters of the bride and the groom. “She chose a classic style for the dress, and I think it suits a classic beauty like her,” says the designer. “At 69, she’s still very beautiful, even without makeup… She’s excited about the wed- ding.” Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 18-24, 2014 Lifestyle Light & Babao-Arnis Seminar in Arizona Laughing Matter Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Shadows journalusa.com

by Zena Sultana Babao TATAY: Bagsak ka na nman! Ba’t di PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER- tsis- mo gayahin si Pedro? Palaging may moso. Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at honor. REPRESENTATIVES- pahamak. www.asianjournalusa.com ANAK:Unfair naman kung ikumpara SPOKESMAN- bolero. nyo ako kay Pedro. SGT-AT-ARMS- tirador. TATAY: Bakit naman? ADVISER- taga sulsol. ANAK: Matalino tatay nun! (mas tama di bah?) Through the Eye of a Needle financially successful if not fabulously By Zena wealthy. **** **** Sultana Babao God is not opposed to riches. INTERVIEWER: Ano ang plano nyo After all, He is the originator of all our sa mga homeless? JUAN; Tay ! Penge P20 bibili ako ng (A Reprint financial blessings! Jesus Christ, the ERAP: Marami, kaso may problema. de lata. of a Past Article) Son of God, talked about freedom from INTERVIEWER: Ano po yun? TATAY: Anak, mga taga bukid lang economic want when he said: “I am ERAP: ang hirap nilang hanapin, kasi ang gumagamit ng term na de lata! In Mark 10: 17-22, a rich young come that they may have life, and that wala silang address. Englisin mo yan! man asked Jesus on what he must do to they may have it more abundantly.” JUAN: Paano? inherit eternal life. He told Jesus that Abundant life includes financial riches, **** TATAY: KANG GUD! he had kept all the laws of God since he as well as peace of mind. was a little boy. Jesus looked at him and However, the followers of God Front row (L-R): Christine Wilson, Marc Fox, Nar Babao, George Alfonso and MGA JOB TITLES NA DAPAT **** loved him. “One thing you lack,” Jesus who want to make money but continue Curt Jablin. Back row (L-R): Tim Kashino, Josh Rowe, Steve Furbush, Jade Clarke NANG PALITAN: said. “Go sell everything you have and to follow God must avoid certain spiri- and Randy Mahlerwein. Andrew Wilson, who took this photo, is not shown. PRESIDENT- pasimuno. ERAP: Hello, I would like to inquire give it to the poor, and you will have tual traps. It becomes easy, as a person VICE PRESIDENT- kunsitidor. how long is the flight to treasure in heaven. Then come, follow accumulates worldly goods, to view SECRETARY- palsipikador. San Francisco ? me.” money – rather than God – as a source Master Nar Babao, chief instructor are: Villabrille-Largusa System of Kali TREASURER- kubrador. OPERATOR: Just a minute, Sir. At this the man’s face fell, of protection and stability. and Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrido/Eskrima. AUDITOR- kasabwat. ERAP: Really? Thank you.. because he had great wealth. Then and heir to the Babao-Arnis System of According to the apostle Paul, Martial Arts, together with Babao-Arnis A lot of ground was covered, Jesus said, “It is easier for a camel to “Those who desire to be rich fall into although for a few students, this was go through the eye of a needle than for Guros Marc Fox and George Alfonso, temptation and a snare, and into many presented an Arnis a seminar at the their first introduction to the Babao- channel will help simplify our security ily (both parents and one daughter) as a rich man to enter into the kingdom of foolish and harmful lusts which drown Arnis style. With a focus on basics, and risk management protocols, shorten they were my insurance and real estate God.” Senshinkan Dojo in Tempe, Arizona, men in destruction and perdition. For recently. the seminar covered baston, daga, and clearance procedures and reduce the clients, made over $100,000 per annum What is Jesus telling us? Is “the the love of money is the root of all evil, empty-hand applications. The seminar long lines and waiting time for customs just being caregivers! In the field of eye of a needle” a figure of speech, or Hosted by Andrew Wilson and for which some have strayed from the Steve Furbush of the Senshinkan Dojo, ended with a brief taste of meshing clearance,” said Sevilla. entertainment, from boxing to singing, as some believed, a physical location? faith in their greediness, and pierced the Babao-Arnis sytem with Aikido Advisories on this new policy will be led my Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao, What must we do to gain eternal life? the seminar was the first one held this themselves through with many sor- year. Before the untimely passing of techniques. posted at the immigration counters at and celebrities like , A photo of the entrance to the rows.” Shenskindan Dojo is a group NAIA Terminals 1, 2, and 3, as well as , Lani Misalucha, Church of Nativity in Bethlehem has Babao-Arnis Grandmaster Narrie Ba- In this passage Paul elaborates on bao, it was his wish that his first seminar of like-minded individuals devoted in Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Charice Pempengco and many entertain- been cited as the probable source of the the perspective toward wealth that Jesus to training in Modern (Gendai Budo) NAIA is one of the 50 busiest airports ers, whenever they appear in the USA apocryphal story of a very small gate, for 2014 be held in Arizona. Unfor- Christ had given many years earlier. In tunately, he passed away October last and Old Traditional (Koryu Bujutsu) in the world, while the Mactan-Cebu especially in in Las Vegas are not only known as the “Eye of the Needle”, that speaking of a Christian’s proper priori- Japanese martial traditions. The two International Airport is the country’s making names for themselves but for allowed access to a walled city when the year, so this seminar was in his honor. ties, Jesus said, “You cannot serve God The training consisted of two ses- traditions are Jiyushin-ryu Aikibudo second-largest airport in terms of pas- the Philippines where they came from main gates are closed. However, a Bible and mammon.” The English “mam- (modern) and Shinto Muso-Ryu jo senger traffic. - ABS-CBNnews.com Indeed the talents and popularity of the resource called “Tools of the Bible”, sions focusing exclusively on Batangas mon” is translated here from a similar Baston Arnis, one of the three arts that (traditional). They are committed to Filipinos in the entertainment field is says that there is no archaeological or Aramaic word that means riches, espe- preserving and passing along these tradi- now an accepted worldwide phenom- historical support for the common idea Babao-Arnis teaches. Batangas Baston cially riches that turns one’s attention was the art that my late husband learned tions employing a self-defense mindset enon ! that the “eye of the needle” was a small away from God. and the educational methods, standards Ernie Delfin Last but not the least, it is also very pedestrian gate in the city wall through from his father, Buenaventura “Turing” While recognizing that people have Babao. The other two arts that we teach and rigors of their teacher. heartwarming to know that thousands of which camels had to kneel to enter. physical needs, Christ emphasized that (Continued from page 8) Filipinos in America and their American Whether or not there existed a our priority must always be God. Jesus friends are getting more involved in physical place called “eye of the needle” taught us that we must “seek first the Procedures for Clearance of Baggage to improve causing the unemployment of Passengers and Crew of Interna- figures go down. Housing market is lending a hand to many Filipinos in the is not the issue here. In my opinion, it kingdom of God and His righteousness, Philippines, as evidenced in the massive is impossible for a camel to go through and all these things will be added …” Customs scraps forms tional Airlines Arriving in International slowly moving upwards too which will Airports of Entry, issued and signed by also cause a domino effect to more outpouring of support to the thousands the tiny eye of a needle as it is equally Jesus explained that eternal life is a of victims of the Haiyan or Yolanda impossible for those who trust in riches spiritual issue of paramount importance. for passengers with Customs Commissioner John P. Sevilla sales of home related products and last March 25, 2014. services ---- from insurance to building Typhoon victims. It is when tragedies instead of God to enter into His King- The wealth of a man is not intrinsi- like Yolanda that we are reminded that dom. cally wrong … what is wrong is man’s Under the new order, which will materials to electricians and plumbers nothing to declare initially be implemented at Terminals ------and it is expected that demand for we are really connected as brothers The rich young man talking to misplaced priorities and his improper and sisters that we do our fair share to Jesus had a barrier in his life that could attachment to material wealth. MANILA - Passengers entering the 1, 2, and 3 of the of Ninoy Aquino housing increases while interest rates International Airport (NAIA), as well as are still historically very low. alleviate the untold pains and suffering keep him from the Kingdom: his love of Keeping priorities straight can Philippines now have an option not to of our p0eople, regardless where we live money. Money represented his pride of be quite a challenge, especially to some fill out a customs declaration form, pro- the Mactan-Cebu International Airport For some regions of the United States (MCIA), inbound passengers can choose like Orange County, California, where on this planet. accomplishment and self-effort. Ironi- people who have been blessed with too vided they have nothing to declare. In our Global Kalinga e- cally, his attitude made him unable to much. It is good to remember and prac- In a statement released Wednesday, between two lanes. housing prices are beyond reach for The green lane is for those with “noth- many families, I have observed that Rotary Club, one of the first internet keep the first commandment, which is tice Christ’s instruction: “Do not store the Bureau of Customs announced that or electronic based Rotary Club that I to let nothing be more important than up for yourselves treasures on earth, there will now be two lanes for incom- ing to declare”, which means they do many families are opting to just add a not have items in their baggage that are room or two so that family members founded almost 3 years ago, we are also God. He came to Jesus wondering what where moth and rust destroy, and where ing passengers, one for those who have doing some worthy projects especially he could do; he left seeing what he was thieves break in and steal. But store up “nothing to declare”, and one for those not subject to duties and taxes, can be can come back for economic reasons. brought in duty free and are not subject The median price of a house in Orange education and in the mentoring, training unable to do. for yourselves treasures in heaven … for who have with them goods that are and empowering athe New Generation I am not saying that money or where your treasure is, there your heart subject to import duties or taxes. to any import prohibition, regulation or County now is almost half a million restriction. dollars. (young adults 18-30 year olds) to be- riches is evil. Neither does the Bible. will be also.” The new rules, which took effect to- come entrepreneurs, as we believe in the What is not good is the “love of money” People can be prejudiced about day, stem from Customs Administrative Those using this lane do not have to A rent for one bedroom apartment fill out any declaration forms. The same is already over $1,200 dollars before maxim that it is a thousand times better forsaking all else. Total allegiance to money. Sometimes the wealthy despise Order (CAO) 02-2014, or the Simplified to teach people how to fish rather than the Lord is what we should focus on! the poor, and sometimes the poor rules will apply to the crew of interna- other expenses like utilities, food and tional airlines and duly-acknowledged transportation. The upside of this non- giving them fish to eat. Money is important, no doubt about it. despise the rich. It happens, though Any reader who is interested to join Vast sums of money change hands every it should not be the case! Hence, the said, “… all the Earth is Mine.” We are members of the Diplomatic Corps, affordability of a single family residence just taking care of everything for God! though the latter will continue to enjoy for many families is that family our GKeRC or in any of our Rotary day in a global economy that affects ev- popular concept nowadays of redistribu- projects locally and in the Philippines or ery man, woman and child on this Earth. tion of wealth! But what is popular is God expects spiritual and humani- privileges previously accorded to them. members are “forced” to live together tarian work from all of us. Just as we On the other hand, the red lane is for as a family, probably living happier and Mexico, please visit our website: www. It is how we view money that’s at not always right, and what is right is not rotaryeclubGlobalKalingaD3780.org issue here. always popular. work to sustain us physically, we must passengers who bring in goods that are hopefully longer too. also work for a greater spiritual purpose. subject to import duties or taxes, are * More children of many Filipino and email or this writer at my emails People hold divergent views about Since money is a tool that can be below. money. Some view it as the root of all used for good or evil, it is important that We were created to do good works that above the exempted Customs limits, or American families now, compared to have vital spiritual dimensions – good are prohibited, controlled or regulated a couple of generations ago, are now With that, I wish all you, my ASIAN evil and believe that poverty brings us we understand how it should be used. JOURNAL readers, A HAPPY AND closer to God. Others accept the health- God reveals that He is the creator of works that will show the Principle of by several statues. much more interested to learn about Stewardship, and that is, “To whom “Streamlined processes at interna- their Filipino culture and even enrolled BLESSED EASTER WEEK! and-wealth concept that Christians are heaven and earth, and as such, every- E-mail writer at: ernie.delfin@ almost automatically destined to become thing belongs to him. In Exodus, God much is given, much is required.” tional airports are part of the reforms we to learn how to speak the Filipino are undertaking at the Bureau. The dual- language. There is now an increased gmail.com or [email protected] demand for Philippine Studies and Culture. I read that even the University Why Pinay of Hawaii has some very unique subject, Ilocano Dialect, Culture and Values! * Another phenomenon is the got USD 8,000 emerging power of second generation Filipino Americans in both private sec- from Pacquiao tors (business and entrepreneurships) and public sectors. For instance, our MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pac- Filipino American Chamber of Orange quiao gave away thousands of dollars to County has been presenting annually his team members who won in their own a popular “Secrets to Success” forum version of “The Biggest Loser” before featuring local role models in business they left for Las Vegas for his rematch and government. This month, FAC- against Timothy Bradley. COC featured successful 2nd Genera- The winners included Marites Dia- tion Fil-Ams such as: Gina Lopez Al- mond, who got USD 8,000 for losing exander, designer of celebrity bags aand eight percent of her body fat in their accessories and founder of the Gina 2-week contest. Alexander Philantrophy Project, Emil The US-based Pinay is the same Soriano, and Dennis Calvero, founders woman who kept up with Pacquiao of Crooks and Castle Clothing line, Dr. during his morning jogs in Los Angeles, Ray Mangune, owner of Gerry’s Grill according to Gerry Ramos on Spin.ph. in Cerritos, DJ Eman of Power 106 “Nagulat si Manny, akala niya ‘di and its Programing Director LA Power makakatagal lalo na nung paakyat ng 106.0 Radio Station, and Cerritos Griffith Park. Pero natawa siya kasi Mayor Mark Pulido. I believe that all nung pababa na, nakita niya kasunod of them are now second generation Fili- pa rin niya tsaka ni Bobby [Pacquiao],” pino Americans, replacing us the Baby Buboy Fernandez, a co-trainer of Pac- Boomer generation that now becoming quiao, told Ramos. senior citizens every day. Diamond said it wasn’t easy shedding ·In the health care field, the presence away the excess pounds. and importance of Filipino doctors and “I’ve been into physical fitness pero nurses are very obvious. It is said not something like this,” she said. “Ang that no hospital in the US, especially in hirap pala.” California, will survive without the Fili- Former beauty queen and actress An- pino doctors and especially the nurses! janette Abayari also joined the contest. Thousands are also working as private She, too, was able to lose eight percent caretakers of many elderly or disabled of her bodyweight. Americans. These private caregivers “Today I achieved my goal Precision who go to the American homes are the Fitness losing 8% of my body weight fastest growing but seemingly invis- in 14 days... I held my breath as Manny ible occupation of many Filipinos in Pacquiao personally watched our weight America, many of them have col- on the scale. And was so thrilled when I lege degrees. Caregiving might be made it,” Abayari said. a lowly and non-glamorous job but Abayari, who was crowned Binibin- many Filipinos do not mind because the ing Pilipinas-Universe in 1991, is best salaries are very good. I know a fam- known for playing sexy roles in the 1990s. She portrayed the iconic Pinay heroine “” in 1994. - ABS-CBN- news.com April 18-24, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Easter

After I reminded her of our custom, she rationalized: “Di bale, nasa Amerika He had no riches,exercised Holy Week Memories no power,only that of love and na naman tayo (That is alright, we are The Meaning of Easter already in America),” as though God ex- friendship,he challenged the rich Easter Sunday at the Vatican empts those living in the United States and the powerful,he called them to from the Church’s Teachings. repent,have compassion for the poor, But that was not the end of my story the sick, hungry, dispossessed and on eating meat on Good Fridays. That downtrodden people. He challenged evening in Rome, we were brought them to share their wealth, help those to an authentic Italian restaurant. You striving to reform society, make it into know, the kind with dingy rooms, tables a”Kingdom”,not of selfi sh pleasure made of thick uneven wood, and wood seeking people, but the Kingdom of benches to sit on instead of chairs. It people that love goodness,justice and was a packaged excursion, and the wait- the poor. He wanted a complete change ers served us a plateful of assorted meat of mind and heart and equality for all. dishes. When asked by those seeking his “But it is Good Friday,” I protested. favor and wanting to be named as the After explaining it was against our most important, he shocked them all religion to eat meat on that particular when he selected a child from the fring- day, the head waiter replaced our food es of the crowd.Children were without with hard and bland tasting calamari, status or position and he selected a child while our tour mates feasted on the meat and said dishes of the day. Again, I was surprised “Truly I tell you, unless you change modern-day Italians do not follow the and become like little children, you rule to the letter, especially compared to will never enter the kingdom of heaven. the more pious Filipinos (at least during Therefore whoever takes the lowly By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. a no-no for us Catholics. Everybody, it Holy Week!), whom the Europeans position of this child is the greatest in Publisher & Editor seemed, was doing it in a place called colonized and Christianized. the kingdom of heaven. And whoever Asian Journal San Diego the center of the Catholic world: the welcomes one such child in my name Vatican. If ever this practice were to be The Original and First St. Peter’s welcomes me”(Matthew 18) strictly enforced, I expected to have it be Asian Journal In America The most forgotten and most vulner- here, the seat of the Papal Throne, more Earlier that day, we went inside St. Pe- able of all were the children and he than anywhere else in the world. The ter’s Basilica to pay our respects and say established their inalienable rights and Reprinted from the April 16, 2006 Italian meat did not even taste that good; issue of Asian Journal San Diego our prayers, though we spent most of the dignity above all else. I guess one requires an acquired taste to time gawking around, taking pictures, This great truth revealed by Jesus San Diego, California enjoy it. and soaking in the experience. of Nazareth has been downplayed and April 16, 2006 In the Philippines, people strictly I never expected to have an audience forgotten throughout history and the follow the “no meat” rule. Whenever with Pope John Paul II then, for those rights of the child have been established Happy Easter to all! our clan spent our Holy Week vaca- privileges are only for the VIPs and the only in our generation. The Convention As I sit in front of my computer, star- tion in our barrio in Plaridel, Bulacan, ultra-religious who have served and on the Rights of the Child and many ing at the blank screen while attempt- my aunt would purchase sacks full of sacrifi ced so much for the Church. But national and international laws are now ing to write my column for the week, I oysters from the nearby fi shing town what do you know? All of a sudden, protecting them. But not being well realize I have no more Easter stories to of Hagonoy for our Good Friday feast. people around us got excited and con- implemented. They are much too late tell. Naikuwento ko nang lahat (I have Mrs. Rosa Tirol, the owner of El Centro gregated in one area of the Church. for millions of abused and neglected told everything)! From my experiences Hotel and Resort where we stayed in “The Pope is here!” my wife told me, and starving children throughout history during Holy Week as a youth in our Boracay last January, even advised me pushing my daughters to be ahead of the and even until today. Not all people or province in the Philippines to the Easter not to visit that paradise island during receiving line. It was too late for me to societies respect and implement child traditions here in the United States, Holy Week. react; before I knew it, I was behind a protection laws and give them the our readers can now recount them with “It is like a Roman feast and marked big fl ank of people. I saw the tip of the respect and care they are due. closed eyes. I suddenly remembered, with debauchery,” she said. “Tourists Pope’s headgear, his big scepter passing Pope Francis has made strong state- dead and the life giving values he gave however, that during a few memorable fl ock to this resort for fun, not medita- through over the heads of people in front By Fr. Shay Cullen ments and actions to apologize on behalf the world ; unselfi sh love,compassion, days in the year 2000, we spent Easter at tion. No solemn music but heavy rock of me. All I could do was raise my cam- of the church as an institution for the justice,mercy, human rights and dignity the Vatican. and roll tunes. Though seafood is era up high like a periscope and click for This is the sacred time of year when abuse of children and youth by clergy has changed the lives of millions. By My family and I went to London, aplenty, people would rather feast on pictures. Fortunately, I got good shots we recall the life and death and resur- and bishops. He took responsibility his example, his teaching,story telling Paris and fi nally Rome on a two-week roast pigs even on Good Friday.” as well as quite a few glimpses of the rection of Jesus,the man from Nazareth. for the child abuse crimes of the past and wisdom he inspired generations to European tour. On the last leg of our A pious woman, she felt guilty enough Pontiff with my own eyes. His life commitment to goodness and and asked forgiveness of the victims be his followers. He called everyone to trip, we arrived in Rome on a Good to ask her priest what to do when her It was not the fi rst time I had seen self-sacrifi ce as a champion of the and survivors. Asking forgiveness repent,change their lives and become Friday; for lunch, we were ushered into guests requested meat dishes on this the Pope in person. The fi rst time was poor and the oppressed led to his arrest is an admission of guilt but a heavy people of God not people of the self- a local tavern near St. Peter’s Square. occasion. However, I do not remember when he visited the Philippines dur- torture and execution at the hands of burden,undeserved, for Pope Francis. ish greedy world. But the powers that The atmosphere was festive with what the priest advised her on the matter ing the 1970s. No, I did not wait and the unjust and cruel authorities. He and But most victims want justice and ruled were hard of heart,they opposed many tourists in the Square. Unwitting- of religion and tourism profi t. stand for hours to be part of the Papal his mission did not die and disappear strong action against all abusers,whether him,they spied on him,they sought ways ly, we ate a sandwich fi lled with cold I remember an offi ce mate from Mass held at the Rizal Park. Rather, I forever nailed to the cross of the Roman they be clergy, parents or members of to accuse him of heresy or an act of sub- cuts of Italian preserved meat. It was too some years ago, when I was still part was nonchalantly walking along Rizal execution squad. any profession.Hundreds of priests have late before we realized that it was Good of the work force, once brought a ham His person and his mission lives version so they could stop his transform- been fi red others jailed in recent years. Friday; eating meat during that day was sandwich for lunch one Good Friday. (Continued on page 15) on in people of faith.He rose from the ing and liberating work. (Continued on page 15)

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Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 18-24, 2014 April 18-24, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Automotive Pros And Cons In Buying A Used Buying Breakdown Coverage How to Choose the Right Tire by: Madison Court known of which are Green Flag, the AA Car In “Cars For Sale” and the RAC. More recently, the super- It can be difficult selecting which markets such as Tesco and ASDA have breakdown policy is for you, mostly be- entered the breakdown cover market, cause of the amount of variations avail- which is good for buyers as the more able. Policies can offer coverage from competitors the lower the prices. How- one, two or more people and the pricing ever, it does make it harder to decide of the plans may even differ based on which breakdown cover provider is right the vehicle itself, with age, condition for you. One tool to help you make this and mileage all playing a part in the decision is the internet, with numerous breakdown cover providers determining breakdown cover quote comparison sites the cost of the coverage. It is usually the available you can view all the quotes older cars that are most likely to break available after inputting your details down, but the providers know this and and requirements meaning you are able so they raise their prices accordingly. to view the cheapest quotes or the ones Generally, accidents or vandalism that are most right for you. aren�t covered by the breakdown cover When it comes to the end of your pre- and there are also other things like the agreed breakdown cover contract, many extent of the cover that you should con- will automatically renew so if you are sider. For example, the more expensive wishing to cancel your plan or switch options will include things such as tow- over to a new provider, it is important to by Ronald Baker may be able to get away with just one, ing your car where necessary or cover contact your original breakdown cover all-season tire. But you have to consider at home (as the standard breakdown provider in order to ensure they have There are a lot of things on your car your normal driving habits as well. If cover is only roadside - meaning if you terminated your agreement. The benefit that need to be regularly checked and re- your furthest driving distance is to the broke down whilst out driving and were of this is that some breakdown cover placed, but none may be more important local shopping center, you can choose by Mikethomsun thousand miles whichever is before. You stranded). providers actually offer a partial refund than your tires. As your anchor to the just about any tire. If you spend a lot of have increased choices if you are read You can buy breakdown cover from to customers who cancel their policies road, your tires need to be in top condi- time in rush hour traffic, you’ll be better The major benefit in buying used car for used cars. a range of companies the most well without having had a single call-out. tion for what ever driving situation you off getting more responsive tires. For is you save lot of money. Not all the More vehicles are there with the deal- find yourself in. Before you walk into a regular long highway trips, you’ll need people can afford to purchase a new ers with lot of options in prices as well Marengo tire store, here are a few things some smooth, quiet, long lasting tires. car. And you save considerable amount as accessories. Warranty can be trans- you need to keep in mind. And it comes to no surprise that you’ll on car insurance and other charges as ferred from the first owner to you with want tires with great handling if you well. Many are attracted to the scheme no added charges. So you have chance Consider the Purpose of Your When purchasing tires, it is important frequently find yourself on a winding of buying used cars whenever they see for improved reliability in buying used to make sure that all the tires on your mountain road. the display notice of used cars for sale. cars. You can select the right car with RV Before Purchasing car are the same or at least very close One of the last things you need to Often we see in Sunday newspapers good model, great durability with avail- to the same. This is most easily done think about is your tire’s speed rating. when buying all four tires at once. But and magazines lot of sale is being done ability of warranty since you can go for by Rachel Schwartz when buying a RV? Like with the other This is an important number to pay where you can buy even fresh cars lot of choices. lets say you need to change just one or attention to because it can save you important decisions in life, planning two tires because they were damaged. which have not run 10,000 miles. It is even better to buy the used cars There are many people drawn to is very vital before you head out and money if you know what to look for. If you are well versed with the car and from known persons than going for the motor home bug and true enough, You just have to makes sure that you try Lets say you’re at your local Marengo buy your RV. The first thing to consider and buy the same brand, size, type, and its make, model and running conditions “cars for sale” options. The car will we see many RVs in North America. is the purpose of your RV. Are you tire store and you think you’ve picked then you can go ahead and make a deal. be definitely well handled by the first Having RVs and going on road trips is speed rating. Even if this tire is a little out the prefect tire. What’s the speed planning to buy a motor home that you more expensive than others, your safety It has become a hobby for influential owner and you will also have added a hobby and pastime to many. To the can use for your annual family trip? In rating on that tire? If it is any higher and rich persons to change their car advantage of getting accessories also more serious RV afficionados, it isn’t is worth it. than 150MPH then you’re paying too such case, renting one would be more The next thing you need to know frequently for sentimental reasons. with the car you purchase. On the flip, just a hobby - it’s a way of life. RVs has advisable. Whether you will use it often much for a tire that you’ll never fully Sometimes you can see brand new cars the interest rates are higher for used peaked its sales in 2006 with around when buying tires is what kind of condi- use. When are you ever going to be or seldom, the maintenance and stor- tions you will be driving your car in. which have been bought just one year cars than new cars, since it carries more 400,000 units sold in North America. age costs are given and these are extra driving faster than 150MPH? If you or two years back standing in the row risk. Another disadvantage is unless you RV fanatics don’t even seem to mind the Foxlake, IL tires are going to be differ- knock down your tire’s speed rating to burdens on your finances. ent than San Diego, CA tires. In Illinois, for sale. are tech-savvy you cannot find out the soaring gas prices as long as they get There are also some people that intend 130MPH, you’ll also knock down it’s During the initial years you need not condition of the car without using it. their hands on the latest state of the art there is a lot of snow in the winter and price. Most high performance tires come to buy RVs to be used as their perma- lots of rain throughout the spring and have to change the brakes or check the Sometimes even the car would have met RVs of today. nent residence. In this case, it is more with a higher speed rating, even though battery and the exhaust system of the with minor accident which is mostly not With their serious price tags however, summer. Because of this, someone’s you’ll never use it, so just know what like buying a new home. If you don’t re- Foxlake, IL tires are going to need to car. The warranties for some branded disclosed to the buyer. buying an RV is a very important matter. ally need to move in right away, experts you’re actually paying for. And be cau- cars may go up to 3 or 4 years depend- About The Author It is a decision that should be given a be the best tire for the worst driving tious. Most tires with a high speed rating advice that you try and rent one or two conditions you will face. This might ing on the model. Above all you need All the cars are not easily affordable lot of thinking and consideration. When first to get the hang of it. RVs may be have softer rubber and don’t last as long. not spend for fresh insurance coverage for common man and as a result most of buying your RV, you need to take into mean buying two sets of tires, one for very comfortable to live in but can be the summer and one for the winter. This since the owner had already taken one. them are looking out for cash for cars consideration lots of things like the size, quite sore if you’re in the wrong one. Common tire speed ratings: Q= 99 You are more fortunate if the car has san diego as it could be acquired within the amenities that you would like to way, you will always have the right tire mph S= 112 mph T= 118 mph U= 124 A towed RV is misguided if you have for your situation. covered only less kilometers because a cheap rate.This is possible if you have, the brand, insurance, your budget, children along for the ride. Riding in a mph H= 130 mph V= up to 149 mph Z= some leading manufacturers give directly check with the cash for used car and most importantly its purpose. 149 mph and above W= 168 mph Y= warranty up to 4 years or up to fifty functioning in your city. So what exactly should you go for (Continued on page 14) For places with milder climates, you 186 mph Page 14 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 18-24, 2014

have a memorial tree planted for every yourself a new one and enjoy your mo- that this is a real illness and not some- member of our family who has passed tor home to its maximum. thing that is only in someone’s head Father & Son USN on. So far we continue memorializing About and that someone can simply wish our dad, Quintin Ramil, Sr., our cousin, Food for Thought The Author away. That said, there are certain mental (Continued from page 1) Artemio R. Ramil, our niece, Brynette Rachel Schwartz is the Marketing techniques that can be used to defeat the Ramil Gerardi, our sister-in-law, Sandy Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Manager of BHM Financial - one of mechanism by which the functions of relatives into the teaching profession. this disease. Fitzgerald Ramil and our mother, Fausta journalusa.com the most trusted names in the bad credit Carlos retired from the Navy and also R. Ramil. The memorial tree for our loan industry. This company may be The mind is a powerful tool and so is from the banking industry. The two of mom is a cherry with pink fl owers. The able to help you reach your fi nancial the focus of many treatments of social them travel and stay in the Philippines at others are all Chinese Elms. I am go- goals. anxiety disorder. People are surprised their condo in every November. ing to plant a macadamia tree in a pot. How do you like getting old? to realize how effective visualization It is a tradition for Carlos’s family to be This will be my own memorial tree in and positive thinking can be when done together on All Saints Day. They travel the garden in Lotus. I believe that the As I’ve aged, I’ve become kinder to live forever, Ideas for well and practiced to perfection. These all over and are scheduled to visit Laos, signature spot in Lotus are the Tiki Hut myself, and less critical of myself. I’ve but while I am still here, I will not techniques can be used to completely Burma and Vietnam in September. They and Nipa hut by the pool. Thanks to become my own friend.. waste time lamenting what could have control these diseases. have three children, their oldest, Dean, Louie and his buddies, especially Bob I have seen too many dear friends been, or worrying about what will be. fl ooring in It is important to know that at fi rst, is also the oldest among the seventeen Miller, who continue improving the leave this world too soon; before they And I shall eat dessert every single these treatments may seem like they are grandchildren of our mother. The two place. Next is the vegetable and fl ower understood the great freedom that comes day(if I feel like it). your home not working, because it can be hard to daughters, Norlyn and Michelle are MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER garden. The feature in the garden is the with aging. (Continued from page 16) believe that a person’s bodily functions also teachers. Norlyn resides with her waterfall and small pond that was built Whose business is it if I choose to COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN can be infl uenced by your mind. How- teacher/coach husband, Paul Van Nos- by Ram as a tribute to his bride, Analise, read or play on the computer until 4 IT’S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! pot on your fl oor. If the fl ooring material ever, that disbelief is but the fi rst and trand, in San Diego. Michelle resides before her arrival in America. Gloria AM or sleep until noon? I will dance is damaged, you will be sure to have most diffi cult obstacle to cross to learn in San Jose with her teacher husband, is semi-retired working as a political with myself to those wonderful tunes of enough to repair the fl oor because often to control the symptoms of this disorder James Wright. Carlos and Norma have consultant for State Superintendent of the 60 &70’s, and if I, at the same time, fl oor manufacturers have high turnover in particular. the most grandchildren, eight, and their Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson. They wish to weep over a lost love .. I will. Consider the of their products to insure a continual The key to mastering this disease oldest grandchild, Avery Matro, is a law have fi ve grandchildren. I will walk the beach in a swim suit buying cycle. Most fl ooring contractors is to understand that it stems from a student at the University of Hawaii. Cesar lives with his wife, Anita, in that is stretched over a bulging body, Purpose of add 5-10% additional square footage of fundamental imbalance and lack of a My brother Mario and his wife Judy Livermore. Cesar retired from teach- and will dive into the waves with aban- the fl ooring product to their purchase key element in the life of a person. This live in Waipahu, Hawaii with their two ing after 33 years. He is now teaching don if I choose to, despite the pitying Your RV Before order to insure they have enough for the can be a physical lack, for example of a sons, Jonathan and Bradley. Mario part time at an independent study high glances from the jet set. project and to provide the client with a nutrient or essential vitamin, but in most recently retired from the Supreme Court school in Livermore. He claims that They, too, will get old. little extra fl ooring for future use. - by cases, is simply a lack of a particular and is now a professional arbitrator. he is presently focused on his golf I know I am sometimes forgetful. But Purchasing Builder Brian type of mental mechanism of coping. Alohalindo or Lindo lives with his game where he also plays with us in the there again, some of life is just as well (Continued from page 13) After reading this article I hope they wife, Filipina, in Livermore. They have forgotten. And I eventually remember Philippines. They have two children. trailer or even a fi fth wheel is not only were able to get some ideas on how to two daughters. The oldest, Crystal, the important things. Melanie works for the Insurance Com- unsafe especially for children, it is also How To Eliminate overcome their social anxiety disorder.- works at a bank and is married to Scott Sure, over the years my heart has been missioner of the State of California as illegal. You will be required to obtain by: Lisa Beverley Banks and lives in El Dorado Hills with broken. How can your heart not break a special assistant and lives in Sacra- an extended pickup truck to tow a fi fth their son, Tommy. Scott’s father devel- when you lose a loved one, or when a Anxiety Disorder! mento. Anthony recently moved to New wheel if there will be more than 2 adults oped and owns the patent to the Univer- child suffers, or even when somebody’s York after living in Hawaii for several as passengers. (Continued from page 4) sal Bar Code System that is on every beloved pet gets hit by a car? But years. He is a very good writer and For hobbyists that intend to use RVs piece of product or merchandise today. broken hearts are what give us strength rid of this disease. continues to write about his adventures. for recreation, a “toy trailer” will work Follow @asianjournal Scott owns part of the royalty and he and understanding and compassion. A When it comes to overcoming social We recently met his girlfriend, Jennifer best. This is for those that will go on enjoys his life very much taking care of heart never broken is pristine and sterile anxiety, it is important to understand on Twitter Bautista, from Hawaii, who is also a road trips to sand buggy and bring ATVs his son, playing golf, and fi shing. The and will never know the joy of being very good writer. along. In toy trailers, the living area younger daughter, Leslie Dawn, teaches imperfect. Michael, the youngest of my siblings, is compact to make room for the little 8th grade Social Studies at Mendenhall I am so blessed to have lived long “The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and is the CPA of our family. We lost Sandy, garage at the back. Middle School in Livermore. Lindo is enough to have my hair turning gray, especially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustina his wife, after our family reunion in When decision time has arrived, try semi-retired and plays a lot of golf. He and to have my youthful laughs be Hawaii in the year 2000. Mike works to spend some time with an expert RV continues to join the golf tour in the forever etched into deep grooves on my CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY for an accounting fi rm and their busiest salesman. You can consider a used RV Philippines every year. He also owns a face. time is during the tax season. This is the at fi rst to try it out. Brand new RVs will condo at Newport City close to Resort So many have never laughed, and so Using the rosary beads, recite one Our Father, one reason why Mike has not joined us in signifi cantly depreciate once bought. World. Last year he made a hole-in-one many have died before their hair could Hail Mary, and one I Believe in God. our golf tours during the month of Janu- Used RVs on the other hand depreciate and part of his prize was a round trip turn silver. ary. His son, Jason, recently graduated gradually. After you experience it and ticket to the U. S. As you get older, it is easier to be On the Our Father beads say this prayer, which from high school and is a freshman in get the feel of a particular RV that you The Ramil Retreat Place positive. You care less about what other was given by Our Lord to St. Faustina (1905-1938). college. prefer to have, then by all means buy Gloria and Louie live in Concord Gwen Archuleta is now married to people think. I don’t question myself but spend most of their time in Lotus. Audie. They have two sons, who at one anymore.. Eternal Father, I o er You the Body and Blood, Soul They have three children: Joy is mar- time were members of the Junior Golf I’ve even earned the right to be wrong. and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord ried to Jeff and has two sons and lives Program of San Diego. The last time So, to answer your question, I like get- Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of in El Dorado Hills. Jason is married I saw her and her husband was about ting older. It has set me free. I like the the whole world. to Rachelle and lives with their three a year ago at the Barona Resort and person I have become. I am not going to children in Concord, and Jennifer who Casino. We exchanged pleasantries and ROOM On the Hail Mary beads say: recently got married to Dean Clapp, a actually hugged each other. The time golf professional, lives in Colorado. before that we were invited by a com- a matter of time when all will be okay FOR RENT For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy They are the self-volunteer caretakers of mon friend who celebrated their silver just to acknowledge each other. I would Quiet Neighborhood on us and on the whole world. the Ramil Retreat Place and are doing a wedding anniversary and we found want her to meet all of us and for her in National City. No wonderful job improving and maintain- ourselves seated next to each other. It to know that her father has a very large In conclusion say three times: ing the pride of the Ramil’s. It has was purely coincidental. Now that our loving family. It would be an opportu- smoking. No drugs. become the venue for our gatherings. mom is now in heaven, I personally feel nity for her to experience the love of so Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, We already had two family reunions that it is time we meet Gwen and her many blood relatives. - AJ 619.746.3416 have mercy on us and on the whole world. and a wedding there. It is also used as family. The problem is her mother is (To be continued) a venue for the boys-only outing. Mike very much alive and does not approve (To order a copy of this book, call Doxtader is also a frequent visitor here of the idea. I guess it is just going to be 619.746.3416) and spends his alone time. We also LAW OFFICES OF E.B. 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Dolphy and Vandolf preferred City of San Diego and antique churches, which seem to over the Sistine Chapel by their fans? It be built on every block. I wondered would be a great and unexpected honor Notice of Fiscal Year 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 Annual Action Plan at the Vatican why there were so many of them when for the comedians indeed! one in every parish is good enough in Under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of San Diego (City) (Continued from page 11) other parts of the world. And why so big Tivoli invites any interested parties to participate in the preparation of the FY 2015-FY 2019 Consolidated Plan (Con Avenue near Tayuman Street in Manila; when a medium-sized one should be big Plan) and Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Action Plan (AAP). all of a sudden, the Pope’s motorcade enough to house the congregants who The next day, our group spent Holy whizzed through. It turned out the attend mass? I learned in the old days, Saturday visiting the town of Tivoli The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires local jurisdictions to prepare a Con Pope held a mass for the poor people churches were offered as gifts to God; (spelled “I lov it” backwards), where we Plan in order to receive federal entitlement program funds. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan must address the in Tondo. Imelda, the infamous First therefore, the grander and the bigger saw a park with hundreds of water foun- City’s goals and objectives for four federal entitlement programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Lady of the dictator Marcos, covered they were, the more God was deemed tains atop a hill overlooking an Italian HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for the sight of the squatter shanties with a honored. town. If you think it would not be pos- Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs. huge façade with drawings of buildings Then there were the museums in sible, you should see it to believe it. The and nice homes like the movie sets at Rome. I cannot recall if we saw the afternoon was free, and we were able The AAP is the yearly update to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and identifies the projects and programs proposed the Universal Studios in Hollywood. I works of Leonardo da Vinci like the to explore the area and do what seemed to be funded through CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA Programs for a specific fiscal year. The Con Plan and saw the Pope rode in the Popemobile, “” and the “Last Supper” at to be unthinkable: enjoy gelato in the the AAP are subject to review and approval by HUD. standing and waving at me. Okay--at us, the Louvre’s Museum in Paris or the middle of a Roman Square alongside the pedestrians along the way. The third Museum in Rome. But the highlight thousands of tourists. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Diego’s Draft FY 2015 – FY 2019 Con Plan and FY 2015 AAP and last time I saw the Pope in person of our visit was craning our neck at Easter Sunday was supposed to be the will be available for a 30-day public review period on April 1, 2014. The purpose of the review period is to provide was when he celebrated the Easter Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling end of the tour when everybody was to the public with an opportunity to comment on the planned FY 2015 expenditures of approximately $18 million Sunday mass at the Vatican Square two of the Sistine Chapel. It was supposed fl y back home. I do not know if the tour in federal entitlement funds for HUD eligible Capital Improvement Projects, Admin and Planning, Community days later. to be the “moment,” the rare occasion organizer was stupid or a masochist. Services Programs and Community Economic Development Projects; as well as the anticipated expenditures for one was supposed to soak in and enjoy. Leave Vatican City on Easter Sunday, the FY 2015 – FY 2019 time period. The draft Con Plan and AAP will be available at select City libraries and Memorable sights A moment to be captured in time—that the highlight of the Holy Week? My community centers and at the HUD Programs Administration Office located at 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1400, is, until we heard muffl ed shrieks in one family and I opted to stay another day San Diego, CA 92101. A listing of these sites will be available at www.sandiego.gov/cdbg. The plans will also be Some memorable sights in Rome of the rooms of the museum. It turned and pay extra fees for our hotel accom- available for review on the City’s HUD Program Administration website (www.sandiego.gov/cdbg) and the San include the ruins of the Coliseum, the out the top Filipino comedian Dolphy modations. When we woke up that day, Diego Housing Commission’s website (www.sdhc.org). The plans will be discussed during a public meeting of Aqueduct, the world famous Trevi and his son Vandolf were on another we were saddened upon realizing we the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board (CPAB) on April 9, 2014 at 9:00 AM. The CPAB meeting will be held at Fountain, which was the inspiration tour, and the other Filipinos in our were the only ones left. The people we the San Diego Civic Concourse, North Terrace Room, 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101. In addition, the plans To:Rosalia Hernandez had met, traveled and became friends are tentatively scheduled for consideration by the San Diego City Council during a public hearing on April 28, City of San Diego 2014 at 2:00 pm (time uncertain) at City Hall, 202 C Street, 12th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. with for two weeks were all of a sudden From: Financial Programming Analyst gone. I was left alone with my family and our spirits sank. We recovered our Please direct any inquiries or comments regarding the Con Plan or the AAP in writing to: ConPlanComments@ GEN SILVERIO composure and decided to enjoy the ex- sandiego.gov or via mail to: HUD Programs Administration, ATTN: Con Plan Comments, 1200 Third Avenue, tra day with or without our tour mates. Suite 1400, San Diego, CA 92101. The comment period will be closed on April 30, 2014 at 5:00 pm. To request Herewith is proof of Provide coordination and analytical support for trans- information in an alternative format or to request translation assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s office portation funding programs. Call (619) 699-1900 or We took a cab to attend the Easter Sun- your classified ad for day Mass at the Vatican Square; just like at (619) 533-4000 (voice) or (619) 236-7012 (TDD/TTY) at least five (5) working days prior to the meetings publication in the Asian noticed above. visit www.sandag.org/jobs for information. Closes in any other big cities in the world, the Journal. Please proofread 5/2/14. EOE. Italian taxi driver gave us an unexpected it and fax back the tour that ended up with an extra charge. Everybody was trooping to the site of correction if any or call the mass. All of a sudden, the surround- us for your approval. The ings looked exactly like what we see on ROOM WANTED IMMEDIATELY ad is tentatively scheduled television on such occasion. The Pope to be published in the said mass in Latin as fl ags of various FOR RENT CAREGIVERS nationalities were waved everywhere. Quiet Neighborhood AJ-CA_03.21.2014 issue of When the Pope said his Easter greet- in National City. No the Asian Journal if we ings in different languages, we cheered FOR ADULT RESIDENTIAL loudly with a handful of other Filipi- smoking. No drugs. receive your approval on nos upon hearing him utter the words time. 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(Continued from page 11) for purposes of contacting you or send- Guidelines are in place to stop the abuse ing you emails based on your request for Call 619.262.9636 and church authorities must act quickly information and to contracted service to secure the evidence against any al- providers for purposes of providing leged abuser and bring him to justice services relating to our communications as the evidence so warrants. They must with you. TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF PRE- never cover up a crime. * Physical Address: Preda Main Center DA you may freely pass on the article or Jesus was clear about this while CONTACT US: Upper Kalaklan, Subic Bay republish and send a donation via mail preaching forgiveness and compassion PREDA Foundation, Inc. Olongapo City 2200 Philippines or PAYPAL at our website http://www. for the repentant sinner. He also said P.O Box 68 E-mail: [email protected], Infor- preda.org or through the Columban that the guilty should be given punish- Olongapo City 2200 mation Offi cer: emmanueldrewery@ Missionary Society. ment. In the Gospel of Matthew 18; 6 preda.org it refers to tying a millstone around the neck of the child abuser proven guilty and thrown into the deepest ocean. I am not advocating the death penalty but the end of impunity for many child abusers especially clergy and those who protect them. Good non-corrupt Investigators,prosecutors and judges can do justice for the children.The corrupt authorities are bribe takers and let them go free to abuse more children.It will be bad for them who cause such injustice against children and the innocent, Jesus said. Hell on earth or in the after life waits them he warned. Jesus of Nazareth died so that there would be a just society and where protection ,dignity and justice for all and especially the victims of abuse and op- pression would be respected and upheld. The authorities could not accept the truth he spoke that they were oppressing and exploiting the poor and vulnerable people and so they had Jesus falsely accused ,arrested and executed. It was murder arranged by false allegations. Throughout history the corrupt rich are doing the same. Hundreds of human rights advocates and defenders,pastors,p riests,social workers,have been assassi- nated for following the example of Jesus of Nazareth. In the catholic Philippines hundreds including priests have been shot dead for taking a stand for social justice and human rights. We have to think of these realities of life today when we look on a crucifi x.Its not a piece of jewelry but was a cruel in- strument of death and is now symbolic of the murder of good people working for justice.Yet just as he overcame death PH P 8.9 MILLION his message lives on so too the death of his followers today will not be forgotten but will inspire many more to step into EMAIL: [email protected] the gap and continue working for equal- ity, freedom, justice and human rights for all.That’s the meaning of Easter and Tel.No.619-752-7086 Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 18-24, 2014 Real Estate Appealing Sunrooms Add Antimicrobial protection Ideas for flooring in your home beauty to your homes Antimicrobial protection is a phrase They are much less prone to discoloura- that simply means a product will protect tion and staining, and they much less against various microbes such as bac- likely to produce unpleasant odours teria, fungi and algae. 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