SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 1
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS CANDID PERSPECTIVES LEGAL NOTES Hibla ng Lahing Dr. Dawn Mabalon was Administrative Filipino Traveling Art “The Most De-colonized” Processing After Visa Exhibition at UHM Filipina/o Interview 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLESEPTEMBER 1, 2018
EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor lready this year we’ve presented Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Publisher & Executive Editor cover stories on top government Promoting A Positive Chona A. Montesines-Sonido leaders and two legal profession- Associate Editors als (a Kauai judge and civic-mind- Edwin QuinaboDennis Galolo School Culture Leads to ed attorney) of Filipino ancestry. Contributing Editor For our cover story this time, Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. Success A Art Director associate editor Edwin Quinabo writes about Junggoi Peralta a leader and role model in the field of educa- esearchers from the University of Minnesota and Photography tion. He interviewed Dr. Kyle Atabay, principal of Damien Me- Tim Llena the University of Toronto studied 180 schools morial School. Formerly vice principal at Kamehameha Schools’ Administrative Assistant across nine states and concluded, “We have not Kapalama Middle School, he recently was hired to lead his alma Lilia Capalad found a single case of a school improving its stu- Shalimar Pagulayan mater Damien and joins a select list of principals of Filipino an- dent achievement record in the absence of talent- Columnists cestry. A native of Waipahu and the first to graduate from college R ed leadership.” Carlota Hufana Ader in his family, Atabay’s climb up the educational ladder wasn’t a Emil Guillermo In other words, school principals have a direct impact on stu- “straight line,” as he says. But through hard work, he has perse- Ron Menor dent achievement and teaching success. Principals are the lead- J.P. Orias vered and his story is an inspiration to youths. Even better, he is ers that drive performance much like a well-run company. Pacita Saludes in the perfect position to make a profound impact on students Since the implementation of No Child Left Behind, per- Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. as principal. Thank you, Kyle, for sharing your story with our Charlie Sonido, M.D. formance on national standardized tests have placed additional readers. We wish you much success at Damien. Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. pressure on principals beyond traditional expectations of main- Felino S. Tubera Also in this issue, HFC columnist Emil Guillermo writes taining higher graduation rates, running daily operations; and Contributing Writers about another educator: San Francisco State professor Dr. Dawn at some schools (mostly private) hiring of teachers and making Clement Bautista Bohulano Mabalon who recently passed away while on vacation in budgetary decisions. Edna Bautista, Ed.D. Kauai. In addition to her work at the university, she was an author Teresita Bernales, Ed.D. All these responsibilities fall under the tent of a principal’s and activist. Emil described her “as a bright energetic ball of fire Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. job description, as well as many other areas such as boosting Rose Churma who took American Filipinos and U.S. history and fused them with teachers’ morale and staff harmony. It’s a heavy workload; and Serafin Colmenares Jr., Ph.D. an activist’s passion that empowered the ignored and enlightened Linda Dela Cruz it’s no wonder that statistics show principals have a high burn out the ignorant.” She went from C student at Stockton’s Edison High, Fiedes Doctor rate and quit their positions in four years or less, despite the fact Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand to Delta Junior College, then UCLA, and ultimately got her Ph.D. that principals are well paid in most school systems. Amelia Jacang, M.D. at Stanford. She wrote “Little Manila is in the Heart: The Making Caroline Julian According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational of the Filipina/o American Community in Stockton, California” as Raymond Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. Outlook Handbook, the average salary of principals in Elementa- Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. well as brought attention to other issues such as the lynching of Fil- ry, Middle and High School is $94,390 per year (based on 2017). Maita Milallos ipinos and Filipino civil rights on the U.S. mainland. Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. In Atty. Reuben Seguritan’s Legal Notes column, he discuss- Renelaine Bontol-Pfister Building school culture Seneca Moraleda-Puguan es the important topic of the administrative process after a visa Perhaps the most effective blueprint for principals achiev- Jay Valdez, Psy.D. interview. “After a person is interviewed at a U.S. Consular of- Glenn Wakai ing their goals is to build a school culture of positivity. Students fice, he will be informed if his application is approved, denied, or Amado Yoro and teachers’ attitude and mind-set are crucial to success. How under administrative processing. Learn about what this process Philippine Correspondent: students feel about going to school and about their classroom means and the options available to applicants who are placed Greg Garcia setting (air condition or not, classmates’ behavior, etc.) are very under this category. Neighbor Island Correspondents: much a part of building a positive school culture. Be sure to read HFC columnist Pacita Saludes’ Dayasadas ar- Big Island (Hilo and Kona) In dealing with staff, a nurturing culture means giving ticle “Pasken Ti Philippine Cultural Foundation of Hawaii.” Grace LarsonDitas Udani teachers freedom to teach their courses the way they want to, Kauai Lastly, in our news section, get the details on the Hibla ng La- but at the same time, ensuring that they meet student perfor- Millicent Washington hing Filipino Traveling Art Exhibition at the University of Hawaii Maui mance standards. Collaborative power-sharing between princi- at Manoa. The exhibition will also be supplemented with a lec- Christine Sabado pals and staff go a long way. ture and workshop series open to the public after registering. The Big Island Distributors Interaction is essential. Studies have found that successful Grace LarsonDitas Udani events are presented by the Philippine Consulate General Honolu- principals make frequent visits to classrooms. They are highly Kauai Distributors lu and co-sponsored by the National Museum of the Philippines, energetic, optimistic, and project an attitude that they sincere- Amylou Aguinaldo Office of Senator Loren Legarda and UH-Manoa. Nestor Aguinaldo ly care for students and teachers. Thank you for supporting your community newspaper. Just a Maui Distributor Successful principals are determined professionals. And reminder: if you are not able to get a hard copy of our paper, the Cecile Piros high among their goals should be: first to change students’ Molokai Distributor Hawaii Filipino Chronicle can be viewed online for free. Until lives through inspiration, then second, to enhance and main- Maria Watanabe next issue, warmest Aloha and Mabuhay! Oahu Distributors tain a school’s standards. The former, when done effectively, Yoshimasa Kaneko leads to the latter. Jonathan Pagulayan Superintendents (who oversee public school principals) LETTERS Advertising / Marketing Director and CEO’s/board of directors (who oversee private school prin- China A. Montesines-Sonido cipals) ought to extend to their principals patience and liberal The Uncertainties of Retirement… Account Executives autonomy should they believe in their employee’s vision. The My brother who works for a government office in Hawaii brought Carlota Hufana Ader high turn over rate among principals disrupts stability. me a copy of the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle in which Belinda Aquino J.P. Orias About 20 percent of principals nationwide leave their wrote about retirement in the August 4, 2018 issue. At 73, some of what jobs each year which cannot be effective in building a posi- she wrote is a daily experience of my reality. tive school culture. Another study by New Leaders found that I was a cleric for the United Methodist Church and my retirement 20 percent of first-year principals leave their positions within savings was minimal. Retirement is the subject Belinda dealt with. She advised us to plan and save in her article. What the government does two years. with Medicaid and Medicare is hardly reassuring. And Donald Trump’s Research suggests that it takes at least five to seven years history of policies so far makes the future of Medicaid and Medicare for a principal to effectively have his or her vision and policies even less assuring. Credit to Belinda on her informative article. implemented, and to see success. Continuity in leadership mat- ters, along with all the effort that go into recruitment, training --Jaime Vergara and support of principals. Emphasis on data and curriculum that drive students’ perfor- Editor’s Note: The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle reserves the right to edit for space and clarity (continue on page 3) submissions of letters to the editor. SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 EDITORIALS The Press is Not the Enemy of the People enjamin Franklin firming Congress’ support for lies that have been thrown out The most insidious dan- A danger ahead, a point in 1722 wrote, the First Amendment and free by this president, much like ger of constantly discrediting to where we must not reach, “Whoever would press. The resolution rightly an old-time charlatan threw the free press as the President is systematic widespread vio- overthrow the passed. out ‘magic’ dust or water on a has been doing is that his false lence against members of the Liberty of a Na- “We swore an oath to hopeful crowd.” criticisms weaken the credibil- free press much like foreign B tion, must begin support and defend the Con- A few of the largest news- ity of the press and their role of journalists encounter. Murder by subduing the Freeness of stitution, including the First papers – the Washington Post, guardians of democracy. and intimidation are system- Speech.” Amendment,” said Senator the Los Angeles Times and In fairness to Trump, he atically used against profes- James Madison in 1789 Schatz. “Every senator upheld San Francisco Chronicle – de- isn’t the first president to criti- sional journalists in many un- introduced the freedom of the that oath by sending a mes- cided not to participate in the cize the media. Nor should the democratic parts of the world. press in the Bill of Rights to sage that we support the First day of protest expressing their media be immune from criti- In other countries, the press is the Constitution of the United Amendment, and we support independence. But they have cism. But his incessant un- muzzled and staff often killed. States. He said, “The freedom the freedom of the press in been critical writing editorials dermining and crude attacks In 2018, there has been 31 of the Press is one of the great- the face of these attacks. As on their own time of Trump’s is unlike any president before cases of journalists attacked est bulwarks of liberty, and Thomas Jefferson put it, ‘our attempts to diminish the free him. When he first labeled the in the U.S. In June this year, can never be restrained but by liberty depends on the free- press. media as “the enemy of the five employees were killed in despotic Governments.” dom of the press, and that Trump tweeted in defi- American people” just one a Capital Gazette newsroom Journalism historically cannot be limited without be- ance on the same morning the month after taking office, it in Maryland. U.S. journalists has been integral to the checks ing lost.’ ” editorials ran: “The Globe is signaled troubled times ahead. report of being threatened. and balances of power in a Newspapers stand in Sol- in collusion with other papers His excessive use of “fake” (a MSNBC’s Katy Tur said she healthy functioning democ- idarity: Responding to the on free press” and that many CNN analysis said Trump has and her female colleagues racy that it has widely been false label of being the enemy of the media are “pushing a used it more than 400 times) have received threatening looked upon as the fourth of the American people and political agenda.” is dangerously irresponsible. letters. One of them, said “I power, or commonly known false accusations of spread- Just to protect his own hope you get raped and killed, as the “Fourth Estate,” over- ing fake news, more than 300 We are in extraordinary interests and his own pres- signed with MAGA, short seeing the Presidency, Con- newspapers across the nation times idency, Trump is willing to for Trump’s “Make America gress, and Judiciary. published editorials on Au- Extraordinary times re- tear down institutions like Great Again” slogan. gust 16 to address Trump’s quire extraordinary measures the nation’s intelligence arm We all have a stake in this Defending the Free Press undermining of the free press. and the free press is fight- and the media. The “fake” fight to protect the free press. In wake of the antag- Hawaii’s Honolulu ing for much more than their label thrown at the free press Remember: the free press is onism and vitriol directed Star-Advertiser was among individual reputations, but will probably stick long after working for you, the people, at the media largely led by the newspapers along with the fighting for all Americans, Trump leaves office and likely the governed -- not those who President Donald Trump, the New York Times participating whether they are from the be used by others politically. govern or Trump. U.S. Senate and hundreds of in the day of protest. left or right, politically. The newspapers recently took a The campaign was orga- disturbing hands-off role the courageous stand to defend nized by the Boston Globe Republican-led Congress has freedom of the press. which wrote on that day: “We taken in dealing with Trump’s Senate Resolution: First, have a president who has cre- autocratic tendencies makes it Hawaii’s own U.S. Senator ated a mantra that members of even more imperative that the Brian Schatz and two of his the media who do not blatant- free press challenge the Presi- colleagues Senator Minority ly support the policies of the dent when needed. Historical- Leader Chuck Schumer and current US administration are ly, the press has always kept Senator Richard Blumenthal the ‘enemy of the people.’ politicians in line, holding introduced a resolution af- “This is one of the many them accountable.
(EDITORIALS: PROMOTING....from page 2) mance on national tests – the Dr. Kyle Atabay The diversity aspect of hir- new standard by which princi- Damien Memorial School ing more Filipino principals pals are judged – is a hard bot- has made an excellent choice must also be addressed. While tom line to meet at times. Still, in the hiring of Dr. Kyle Ata- there are no statistics that track it is perhaps the right direction bay as its principal. An alum- the number of principals by to continue to move towards nus of Damien, a former vice ethnicity, the underrepresented given the practical nature of principal at Kamehameha number of teachers of Filipino performance tests in higher ed- Schools’ Kapalama Middle ancestry suggests the same is ucation. School, he knows the school true for principals. It’s a tricky situation in that culture at Damien and the pri- Diversity is important performance tests do not nec- vate school educational sys- for obvious reasons; and Ha- essarily determine future suc- tem. We wish him tremendous waii’s Department of Educa- cess and perhaps is given over- success on his new journey. tion ought to tap the expertise weighed emphasis. But until He joins a short list of oth- and talents of qualified Filipi- reform is made in the overall er retired and current princi- no professionals in the educa- educational system from uni- pals of Filipino ancestry. Most tional system; and encourage versities down to K-grade that notable among them is Darrel more of them to consider be- readjusts this emphasis on stan- Galera, a former MetLife Na- coming principals. dardized tests, principals have tional Association of Second- More Filipino students in little choice in the matter but to ary School Principals Hawaii higher education should also support curriculum that focuses High School Principal of the be encouraged to pursue a on data-type performance. Year. profession in education. 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLESEPTEMBER 1, 2018 COVER STORY Dr. Kyle Atabay Inspiring Youths as Principal at Damien
By Edwin Quinabo
ometimes life brings you back to exactly where you started. But you return to the same point wiser, more mature, and eager to share what life has taught you. This holds true for Dr. Kyle Atabay on his educational journey; he returns to his alma mater to become principal at Damien Memorial School. S Landing the top administrator position at Damien came about as both a mix of fate and coincidence. He tells the Chronicle, “at the end of last school year, while at my previous school (Kamehameha Schools’ Kapalama Middle School where he served as vice principal), I would have never imagined that I would be at another school in the fall, let alone as the principal.
“I have been lightly call- that serves about 650 students can be ready for the challeng- ing it divine intervention as from around the island in es in their future. it seems the opportunity fell grades 6 – 12. With a Catho- Damien President and onto my lap. I applied, inter- lic tradition, the school hon- CEO Wes Reber Porter said in regardless of my title and a youth and had difficulty viewed, and the following ors its namesake, St. Damien a statement, “Dr. Kyle Atabay what school I work in,” said making friends. He was able week was offered the posi- of Molokai, as well as Broth- adds a wealth of knowledge Atabay. to eventually shed that shy- tion. I was always involved er Edmund Rice, the founder and experience to our lead- He hopes what students ness in part because of his in school leadership at ev- of the association of brothers ership team. He is a career get from Damien Memorial is career choices in education ery school that I previously who started the school. educator with a counseling the ability to go out into their and from his many years as an worked. As a vice principal Damien used to be an and social emotional learning community and utilize all the entertainer-hula dancer which for the past six years, taking all-boy’s school for nearly background. And as a proud tools that they’ve learned to forced him to step out of his on the role of principal is 50 years, but became coedu- Damien alumnus from the make them successful in the shell. a natural step and I am ex- cational beginning from the Class of ’84, Kyle appreci- real world. “For me, education was tremely honored that it is at 2012-13 school year. ates our mission, community Also, “I want them to made a value from a young my alma mater.” “We provide a col- and traditions as a Catholic grow in their faith in God and age and I was able to find Now he sits at the helm of lege-preparatory academic school.” to be able to rely on that re- success in my journey which Damien ready to inspire stu- program and provide a focus Atabay said seeing kids lationship that they’ve created wasn’t exactly a straight line. dents at a place where dreams on leadership, service and ad- grow, learn, and succeed serve with Him. And finally, I want There were ups and downs as begin. vocacy,” he says. as great inspiration for him them to always remember that well as setbacks, but I always Atabay believes he could Atabay says his respon- and something that he thinks everyone can use a helping knew that education would not have readily taken on the sibilities as principal include about every day. hand and to always be pre- get me to where I wanted to role of principal at another personnel and academic pro- “My choice to work in ed- pared to serve their communi- go,” said Atabay. school. gram management and spiri- ucation began with my desire ty and others.” Some of the ups and “This will be the moment tual leadership for the school to help kids. First as a coun- He says, there are many downs he described includ- of truth (at his new position), community. selor, then as an administra- paths to success in life, how- ed a hiatus from school to so to speak, for me to utilize He is also tasked with tor, I’ve always believed that ever, education is available discover what he wanted to everything that I have come implementing Damien’s stra- education can be a valuable and accessible to everyone. do with his life. In his young to believe in both my profes- tegic plans that include the pathway to future success. He chose education to help adulthood, he weaved in and sional experience as well as promotion of social emotional The completion of my doc- others navigate their educa- out of colleges and in between my formal education.” learning and the employment toral program in education for tional journey to success. full- and part-time employ- Damien Memorial School of 21st century educational me was a commitment to im- In addition to 17 years at ment. He went from the Uni- is a co-educational institution best practices so that students prove education in our state, Kamehameha Schools, Ata- versity of Hawaii at Manoa, bay also was a case manag- to local community colleges, er at the Institute of Human and briefly left school entire- Services where he helped the ly. homeless. He worked as a “I took a three-and-a-half- counselor at Kapolei Middle year break from college and School and admissions coun- worked in the tourist indus- selor at Chaminade Universi- try. Eventually, I found my- ty of Honolulu. self working a full-time day job and a part-time night job Nothing is really a perfect for which I made just about circle the same amount of money as As a child Atabay never my full-time job. Therefore, I had thoughts of becoming a dropped the full-time job and principal. “Never in a million went back to college on a full- years!” he says. He remem- time basis,” said Atabay. bers being extremely shy as (continue on page 5) SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY (from page 5) ucation, as with many school grade and he ended up living He resumed his education administrators, you one day with his dad. His father is a “There are already many Filipino starting at Kapiolani Commu- want to have more of an indi- stevedore. His mother worked school leaders in general, there is nity College where he also vidual influence on a school in retail. a shortage of minority school lead- worked at the counseling of- and that usually comes in the His father, Ilocano, was ers across the country and if I have fice. It was there that hefig- form of an administrative po- born in the Philippines and helped to increase that percentage, ured out what he wanted to do sition. In my experience and came to the U.S. via the mili- – to have a career in counsel- formal training, a school lead- tary. Kyle says his father is his then I feel proud for having done ing at schools. er is a school leader – regard- role model. so. It is important for minority kids He eventually anchored less of the title,” he said. “My father taught me the to see minority leaders in every as- all uncertainties at Chami- importance of working hard. I pect of the work world so that we nade University of Honolulu On growing up believe that because he want- where he received his bach- Kyle grew up in Waipahu ed a better life for me than the can inspire them to aspire to such elor (behavioral science) and and started his Catholic edu- one he lived, he pushed me to roles.” master’s degrees (counseling cation at St. Joseph’s School always do well in school to — Kyle Atabay, Ed.D., psychology). before going onto Damien. He better achieve success in my “I also completed a num- remembers as one of his most future.” Principal, Damien Memorial School ber of certificate programs memorable experiences was His mother traces her an- that focused on organization- making the daily trek from cestry to the Visayas and was tunity and offer to study hula inspire them to aspire to such al change and management at Waipahu to Kalihi for four born in Hawaii. under Kumu Hula Robert roles.” Hawaii Pacific University,” years. He says on growing up Uluwehi Cazimero and I have In a field like education he said. This might sound or- Filipino: “assimilation into remained a student of his where minorities are under- Later, he earned his doc- dinary, but when you’re a American culture was import- since then, 35 years next year. represented, Atabay is an in- toral degree from the Uni- kid and your neighborhood ant then, especially for recent “Although I have earned spirational force. Principals versity of Hawaii at Manoa’s friends and family are just go- immigrant Filipinos who ar- the right to now teach hula, are the leaders in schools; College of Education in Pro- ing down the street for school rived in Hawaii in the sixties. with my teacher still around, they are team builders of fac- fessional Educational Prac- and you’re taking the H-1 to Because Filipino is my only I remain a student. Our belief ulty and students. tice. go to school miles away, it can ethnicity, I’ve always identi- is that hula is life and in every There are many notable It’s likely that his circu- feel that you’re going some- fied myself as Filipino even aspect of my life, the teach- principals of Filipino ancestry itous educational route makes where, somewhere special – though I don’t speak the lan- ings of my hula experience retired and current. Kyle Ata- him even more of an inspi- and could be a metaphor of guage and have never visited can be applied.” bay joins this select list. ration to youths as someone his life, perhaps. the Philippines. When asked about being It’s not just about mak- who has had a greater depth He says going to school “The few traditions that I one of a few principals of Fil- ing an impact on students’ of experience in life. Great away from his neighborhood relate to probably have more ipino ancestry, he said: “there lives. He believes everything leaders, great men and wom- expanded his world as a youth of a local influence on them, are already many Filipino that he’s done in life counts – en, have life stories of peaks by providing him an opportu- yet I am proud of my Filipino school leaders in general, the relationships he’s made, and valleys that have not de- nity to make connections with heritage.” there is a shortage of minori- how he has treated people terred them from achieving other students from around One of the local traditions ty school leaders across the and make them feel, even the their goals. the island. he is passionate about is hula, country and if I have helped things he has chosen not to do Fast forward, Atabay’s Kyle is the youngest in his something he was involved in to increase that percentage, have consequences. goal of working in an edu- family. He has one sister and even when he was a student at then I feel proud for having This awareness of ac- cational setting as a school two brothers, and is the only Damien. As a senior in high done so. It is important for countability and interconnect- counselor became reality; one to have attended private school, he competed in the minority kids to see minori- edness is already a positive then doors opened for him school and the first to gradu- annual secondary school com- ty leaders in every aspect of going into his new life chal- to become vice principal and ate from college. His parents petition. the work world so that we can lenge. now principal. Henry and Aurora divorced “With our success at the “After many years in ed- when he was in the second competition came an oppor- HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Hibla ng Lahing Filipino Traveling 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Art Exhibition at UHM Room 301 rt and culture lovers Lecture Series, Weaving The exhibition, lecture and can attend the “Hib- Demonstrations and Embroi- workshop series is present- Ala ng Lahing Filipino dery Workshops: ed by the Philippine Consul- Travelling Exhibition, Lec- LECTURE SERIES: ate General in Honolulu and ture Series, Weaving and Em- September 18 to 21, 10:00 co-sponsored by the National broidery Demonstrations and a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Room Museum of the Philippines, Workshops” in Honolulu from 301 the Office of Senator Loren September 17 to November Legarda, and the University of 17, 2018 at the University of WEAVING DEMON- Hawaii at Manoa. Hawaii at Manoa. STRATIONS: September For more information and The Exhibition schedule 18 to 21, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 to sign-up for the lectures and are weekdays: 8:00 am – 10:00 p.m., Bridge Gallery workshops, please send an pm, Saturdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 email at pcghonolulu.cultur- pm, and Sundays: 12:00pm – EMBROIDERY alsection@gm ail.com or call 10:00 pm. WORKSHOPS: Septem- Mina Bautista at (808) 595 Dates and times for the ber 18 to 21 September, 6316 to 19 ext. 112. 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLESEPTEMBER 1, 2018 PHILIPPINE NEWS Another Martial Law Extension Eyed After Kudarat Bombing Leaves
2 Dead, 36 Wounded ‘No extension’ By Jess Diaz ply the “full force of the law” Vice President Leni Robre- Thursday, August 30, 2018 against the perpetrators. do led several officials in - op Presidential spokesman posing the possible extension ANILA, Philip- Harry Roque said the govern- of martial law in Mindanao. pines — Martial ment is determined to iden- “There is martial law Mlaw in Mindanao, tify those who are behind the there, but we have seen in already extended for one year, bombing attack. the past months that it didn’t may again be extended after Roque agreed with Medi- prevent violence. There was Tuesday night’s bombing in aldea that extending martial bombing in Lamitan, and Sultan Kudarat that left two law in Mindanao is an op- (Tuesday) night in Sultan people dead and several others tion because of last Tuesday’s Kudarat. Terrorist activities wounded, Executive Secretary bombing attack. continue to happen. So what is the assurance that another Salvador Medialdea said yes- In May last year, President “It is an option. We are trying to make it as easy as possible, but terday. Duterte declared martial law in with what is happening, what are we going to do? We will assess extension of martial law could “It is an option. We are try- Mindanao and suspended the the situation. We will look at it. Anyway, we are still under a state of prevent these from happen- lawless violence and martial law,” Medialdea told reporters at the ing?” she said. ing to make it as easy as possi- writ of habeas corpus to allow House of Representatives. Photo by Phil. Red Cross Twitter account ble, but with what is happen- government forces to wipe out Robredo urged the admin- ing, what are we going to do? the Maute group of terrorists town celebration. suspect, who escaped in the istration to carefully study the We will assess the situation. who had seized Marawi City. Regional police spokes- confusion, he said. situation and explore other We will look at it. Anyway, we The declaration was sup- man Supt. Aldrin Gonzalez Gonzales, however, gave a options that could be more ef- are still under a state of law- posed to be good for 60 days said the fatalities included a different account and said the fective in stopping violence. less violence and martial law,” under the Constitution. Before seven-year-old girl identified homemade bomb was placed National Security Adviser Medialdea told reporters at the it expired, the President asked as Devy Shane Alayon, and on a motorcycle parked in Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said House of Representatives. Congress to extend it up to the Leny Dohina Ombrog, 51, front of a store near a popular in a text message that he was That the Sultan Kudarat end of December 2017. who were among the crowd night market in Isulan, which “not even thinking about mar- explosion happened even with Before the December ex- celebrating the Hamungaya was celebrating its founding tial law.” martial law still in effect in tension ended, Duterte again Festival. anniversary. Defense Secretary Delfin Mindanao indicated that there requested his congressional al- A civilian told authorities “The area has been put un- Lorenzana said it would be “too might be a need to extend it, lies to lengthen it up to the end about a suspicious bag left by der control, it’s been cordoned early” to recommend the exten- Medialdea said. of this year. a man near the gathering, re- and the injured have been tak- sion of martial law following “These signs are not good. Officials said the bomb gional military commander en to the hospital,” Sobejana last Tuesday’s bombing. Lives are in danger. The terror- was concealed in a bag and Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana told reporters. “Of course, it is an op- ists may still be there,” he said. exploded, leaving at least two said. Initial reports said the tion, but too early in the day Malacañang condemned people dead and 34 others The bomb exploded while improvised explosive device to make a recommendation. the bombing and vowed to ap- wounded during the Isulan troops were running after the (IED) was placed in a tricycle We’ll see what happens in parked along the busy street in the next several months,” Lo- HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Barangay Kalawag, where a renzana said. crowd was watching the cele- Senate President Vicente bration. Sotto III said it was premature FilCom Center to Hold Annual The IED was triggered by to be talking about a possible a mobile phone, officials said. extension of martial law in Don Anderson, Cecilia Vil- Bayanihan Gala Dinner No group immediate- Mindanao beyond the end of o commemorate Fili- (cocktails) and program to lafuerte, and Nic Musico. ly claimed responsibility for this year. pino American Histo- begin at 6:30 p.m. Sponsorships for the the attack but local officials Sotto said he does not see ry Month in October, This year’s Gala theme event are available. For T and the military tagged the the need to extend martial the FilCom Center will hold is “Celebrating the Joy of more information, contact Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom law at this time in spite of the its 16th Annual Bayanihan Service” and four individu- the FilCom Center at 808- Fighters behind the bombing. bombing incident in Sultan Gala Dinner on Saturday, Oc- als will be honored for their 680-0451. Event chairs are The BIFF issued a statement Kudarat. tober 13, 2018 at the FilCom contributions to the Filipino Roland Casamina and Ed- denying the attack. “Maybe within a month Center, starting at 5:30 p.m. community: Himig at Indak, die Flores, Jr. Government forces have or two the issue there would been on alert in restive re- be resolved. It is not the time gions in Mindanao in recent to think and talk about this. weeks due to intelligence re- There is no necessity,” he ports that Muslim militants, said. who have sustained battle Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos setbacks in government of- Zarate said it was too early for fensives, planned to carry out Medialdea to float the possi- bombings in public areas, mil- ble extension of martial law. itary officials said. “This (Sultan Kuda- Last month, a bomb-laden rat bombing) incident even van exploded in a powerful showed martial law’s failure blast in Lamitan, Basilan that in solving the island’s security killed 11 people, including problems. Instead of extend- the suspected foreign militant ing, it should be immediately who drove the vehicle. lifted,” he said. (www.philstar.com) SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 MAINLAND NEWS The Hirono-Moran-Tes- Hirono-Moran-Tester Bill Passes To Provide Disabled ter legislation will ensure that moving forward, all Veteran Employees at VA Additional Paid Leave newly hired VA physicians, ASHINGTON, sented several veterans who physician assistants, regis- D.C.--Veterans are now federal employees, tered nurses, chiropractors, with a disability and have faced attendance is- podiatrists, optometrists, W sues as a result of service-con- dentists and expanded-func- rating of 30% or higher who are hired by the U.S. De- nected disabilities. We fight tion dental auxiliaries who partment of Veterans Affairs for their continued employ- are disabled veterans will (VA) in critical medical po- ment while they obtain the have parity with their feder- sitions can now access addi- medical services they need. al counterparts and will not tional paid sick leave during SEIU NAGE is pleased to have to face the financial their first year on the job for see Congress pass Senator hardship of taking unpaid the purposes of receiving Hirono’s Veterans Providing leave to receive necessary medical care related to their Healthcare Transition Im- medical treatment. Hawaii service-connected condition. provement Act and appreci- is home to approximate- This is made possible ates her leadership in working ly 15,000 veterans with a with the passage of a bipar- to extend paid medical leave disability rating of 30% or tisan bill “the Veterans Pro- ing barriers for our disabled Veterans of Foreign Wars for our VA Title 38 Employees higher according to the U.S. viding Healthcare Transition veterans so they may contin- (VFW) Department of Ha- who are disabled veterans.” Census Bureau. Improvement Act (S. 899),” ue to serve our country. The waii Commander Maria B. which was unanimously VA is a critical agency and Va’a-Igafo said. passed. The bill is authored we need to continue to find “SEIU NAGE strives to by Senators Mazie K. Hiro- ways to fill tens of thousands support legislation that ben- no (D-Hawaii), Jerry Moran of vacancies at its medi- efits veterans and VA feder- (R-Kan.), and Jon Tester cal facilities in Hawaii and al workers alike,” said Shari (D-Mont.). across the country. I urge the Cuaresma, Hawaii Region “This common-sense President to swiftly sign this National Representative for legislation will ensure the legislation into law.” the Service Employees In- VA’s disabled veteran em- “The VFW Department ternational Union National ployees receive the same ad- of Hawaii thanks Senator Association of Government ditional paid sick leave that Hirono for her leadership in Employees (SEIU NAGE) is available to other federal passing legislation to ensure which represents over 900 agency employees,” Senator veterans working at the VA employees at the VA Pacific Hirono said. “In passing this have access to the paid leave Islands Health Care System bill, Congress reaffirmed they have earned to get the in Hawaii. the importance of eliminat- care they need and deserve.” “SEIU NAGE has repre- New Study: Taking Aspirin Daily Does Not Reduce Chance for Heart Problems LONG-standing the- years, researchers found that ory that taking a low- while there were fewer heart Adose aspirin every day problems among the aspirin will cut the chances of a heart users, there were more cases attack, stroke or other heart of serious bleeding. problems has been debunked “There’s been a lot of by a new major research study. uncertainty among doctors Over the weekend, the like smoking, high blood around the world about pre- European Society of Cardiol- pressure or high cholesterol. scribing aspirin” for a vast ogy 2018 presented two stud- Another study explored majority of patients who ha- ies that challenged the cen- the use of aspirin on diabet- ven’t had serious heart prob- tury-long, widely-accepted ics, who are statistically more lems in the past, said Dr. Jane doctor recommendation for likely to die from heart prob- Armitage of the aspirin use in adults. lems. University of Oxford in The studies included Researchers randomly England, one of the study’s adult participants who took assigned 15,480 adults with lead researchers. aspirin to prevent heart at- Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes — “If you’re healthy, it’s tack or stroke and who had who don’t have any other out- probably not worth taking it.” no history of these medical standing health issues and no The research study tested emergencies. history of heart issues — ei- 100 milligram aspirin tab- One found that aspirin did ther one aspirin pill, 1 gram of lets, which is more than the not help prevent a first stroke fish oil, both these pills, or a commonly-sold 81-milligram or heart attack in folks with a placebo pill every day for the tablets in the U.S., but is still moderate risk for one due to next few years. considered a low dosage. health and lifestyle variables After just under eight (www.asianjournal.com) 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLESEPTEMBER 1, 2018 FEATURE Bohe-Mora Wedding Has Hawaii-
Hollywood Love Connection Scene 2: Keawaula (Yokoha- ma) Beach By Edna Bautista, Ed.D., C.W.S. Saturday, July 28, 2018 hey have worked on the game show “The Amaz- On the west side of Oahu, on Hollywood ing Race” for which Mora has where the bride’s parents live hits, such as won two primetime Emmy (Waianae), some guests hiked “The Amazing awards as producer. Like the Kaena Point and enjoyed Race”, “Ameri- name of another game show, he swimming and hanging loose T ca’s Top Model” said they had a ‘love connec- at the beach. But it was the and “The Biggest Loser”. But tion’. lively lunch, a “boodle fight”, on July 29, 2018, Maria Carlota He recalled, “I saw Maria which gave everyone a fun and Bohe and Robert (Bob) Mora walking across the parking lot. festive Filipino experience. were co-stars at their own wed- I was just leaving the office. I Boodle fights originated ding in Hawaii. thought, ‘Wow! Who is that from the Philippine military at cutie?’ So I turned around and which hungry soldiers would LEADING LADY AND MAN walked back in to introduce gather to eat combat-style. The Filipina-American myself. She played hard to get Food is laid out on long tables bride is a 2000 honor gradu- for months, turning me down Maria Bohe and Bob Mora got ready for a “boodle fight” with their covered in banana leaves. Din- guests at Keawaula (Yokohama) Beach during their wedding week- ers stand side by side and prac- ate of Moanalua High School several times before finally say- end. [Photo by E. R. Bautista] where she was the student body ing ‘yes’ to a date. I must have tice kamayan (eat with hands) president. She went on to study been a good date ‘cause we the iconic Hollywood sign. Duke Kahanamoku, after without utensils and dishes. Television Production and have been together ever since!” whom the restaurant is named, Boodle fights can get compet- English Literature at Loyola However, unlike an amaz- WEDDING WEEKEND: ON LOCA- not only was a famous surfer, itive and chaotic but is full of Marymount University in Los ing race, the couple took their TION Olympic medalist, Honolulu camaraderie. Angeles, California, and then time to nurture this relation- Scene 1: Duke’s Waikiki sheriff and all-around “Ambas- Now considered an exotic found work as a researcher, ship. Thirteen lucky years later, Friday, July 27, 2018 sador of Aloha”. But he also foodie trend, especially in the travel coordinator and produc- Bohe finally said “yes” to Mo- Bohe and Mora’s wed- played parts in nearly 30 Hol- Philippines, Middle East, New tion manager for various reality ra’s proposal on Nov. 11, 2017, ding weekend began at Duke’s lywood films. This movie star York City, Las Vegas, Los An- TV series and documentaries. at the Griffith Observatory, Waikiki where they gathered link made Duke’s an appropri- geles and major cities around Bohe met her leading man which has spectacular views of with some out-of-town guests ate location for the Bohe-Mora the world with a sizeable Fili- when they were both working the “City of Angels”, including for pau hana (happy hour). welcome gathering. (continue on page 10) SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 HEALTH & FAMILY
worse is withdrawing a Why This Is The Golden Age procedure even before it’s completed. We also need Of Anti-Aging 2. Reason for consultation. to determine if sedation Most of the time the pa- is necessary before a pro- UNDER YOUR SKIN By Grace Carole Beltran MD tient’s perceived problem cedure because clearance and the solution they are from an internist is re- here is a point in our lives definitely differ from a 60- considering are not com- quired. For example, for when most of us or 70-year-old. Volume patible and realistic, so non-surgical facelift pro- decide to make loss is the primary facial there is a need to explain cedures, Ultherapy is more changes that feel aging issue in the latter and reorient them to the painful compared to Prof- right and good, age group. A 30-year-old actual problem, solution, ractional laser compared T and mostly that patient might just need an and changes to expect af- to HIFU and definitely is the desire anti-aging cream and peels terward. A more detailed Titan, in that order. Prof- to restore what we’ve lost in to improve on texture, tone mentation of the angle of the outcome needs to be em- ractional laser procedures years. Our appreciation of life and skin color, together jaw, because there was already phasized as well. The have the added effect of is overshadowed by a poignant with Botulinum toxin to some bone resorption. (As problem with some pa- improving facial scars like apprehension of mortality. address fine lines, versus people age, the rate of resorp- tients is that they cannot severe acne scarring; plus, Luckily this is the gold- someone at around 60, tion tends to exceed the rate of tell exactly what they want it does wonders for thin, en age of anti-aging, which is who will definitely need replacement, leading to condi- because they feel embar- wrinkled, crepey skin. But why we are getting a barrage some lifting procedures tions like osteopenia, or bone rassed to say it. Patient Ultherapy and Titan have of aesthetic devices and proce- using laser devices that thinning.) There is also the needs to verbalize what an instant effect, just like dures that can be confusing at might require more than need to do forehead, mid-face they expect after the treat- HIFU. In heavy faces like times. The good news, though, one session depending on and temple rejuvenation using ment as sometimes their those with thicker skin and is you have more options to the severity of the sagging. fillers. expectations are way too round faces, Ultherapy is choose from. After years of Some 60- to 70-year-old HG, on the other hand, a high or priorities are differ- excellent but for not so experience, I’ve selected pro- patients would require 70-year-old lady who did not ent from what the aesthetic rounded faces or thinner cedures that are appropriate more than one procedure want surgery, went for Bo- dermatologist thinks. skin, Titan would be best, to the patient’s requirements. or even surgery. tox injections first, then laser 3. Tolerance to pain plus ad- although some of these The following are important tightening and filler injections. vantages or disadvantages devices have different set- in dealing with the choices we Take, for example, Fillers are structure-volumiz- of each treatment method. tings that can be adjust- make: 64-year-old EJ. With EJ I had ing substances used to re-in- The patient has the right to ed according to the needs 1. The age of the patient. to do some jaw-defining pro- flate lost volume, which is know how painful a pro- of that particular patient. The needs of a 30-year-old cedures, together with aug- common in this age group. cedure is because what is (continue on page 10) 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLESEPTEMBER 1, 2018 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Free Webinar on Fraud Prevention and theft. Tips for Seniors For more information and he Waipahu Communi- at 11 am - 12 noon. MVFCU’s to register, visit mvfcu.coop/ ty Office of the -Mata Member Education Officer learning or the credit union’s nuska Valley Federal Kathy Morris will host the live Facebook page at facebook. T interactive webinar and pres- com/mvfcu.hawaii. All who Credit Union (MVFCU) will host a free webinar, “Fraud ent the top 10 scams that target register will receive a link to Prevention Tips for Seniors” seniors and how they may pro- the webinar to watch at their on Wednesday, September 19, tect their identify from fraud convenience.
(HEALTH & FAMILY: WHY THIS IS...from page 9) HIFU is similar to Ulther- just the lifting of skin; it repo- so afraid of surgery that cause they were opposed only then can the surgeon de- apy but personally speak- sitions soft tissue and muscle they would rather go for to it in the first place, then cide what treatment modalities ing, Ultherapy can reach related tissue, too). injectables or laser devic- you are in trouble. are best for that patient. It’s the deeper layers for more es, even though a number 7. Is the transformation the always best for the patient to tightening so fewer ses- 4. What is the budget of the pa- of sessions may be neces- patient wants subtle or put some questions together sions are needed. tient? This is very import- sary for a more accurate major? Is that change nec- so that both patient and doc- ant because you cannot ex- result? essary, applicable or suit- tor can work on an effective The latest among these pect perfect results with a 6. Is the family supportive of able for that particular pa- course of treatment. devices, which is not painful, piecemeal or half-finished the intended procedure the tient? How much change Age management is a is the Ultraformer 3, accord- procedure due to lack of patient wants? Conflict is needed? For example, booming industry, which is ing to my friend. All these money. Patients should with the husband some- in rhinoplasty, the patient why more and more treatment thermal energy devices emit a be given an estimated cost times creates trouble, not should express how ele- options for anti-aging are com- certain critical temperature for prior to every procedure. only with the patient but vated the nose he or she ing out. To begin your journey, treating the skin, which is spe- 5. Does the patient prefer also with the surgeon. The desires, or in the case of consult a board-certified aes- cifically intended for skin soft non-surgical or surgical husband, children or any breast augmentation, what thetic and pathological der- tissue remodeling. As a con- procedures? Does the pa- other close relative con- size of breasts the patient matologist who has had many clusion, however, these devic- tient want a more perma- sists of the support system wants. years of experience and is will- es cannot replicate the result nent effect that lasts longer of the patient and if any ing to sit down to answer ques- of an accurate surgical facelift and requires fewer fol- of them gives a negative Once these questions are tions that are relevant to your and neck lift (surgery is not low-ups, or is the patient comment after surgery be- adequately answered, then and problem. (www.philstar.com)
(FEATURE: BOHE-MORA...from page 8) pino community, boodle fights Scene 3: Paliku Gardens at bor”, “Godzilla”, “Jumanji”, make for a memorable and Kualoa Ranch “50 First Dates” and numerous unique Pinoy party. Sunday, July 29, 2018 other movies and TV shows. After the bride’s uncle, Bohe and Mora picked a The bride and her parents Fermin Guinto Jr., blessed the picture-perfect location to cel- arrived at the venue in a rare food, which featured an abun- ebrate their marriage. Kualoa “Roaring 20’s” Packard classic dance of tropical dishes and Ranch was the site for their car, which was featured in The traditional lechon, Bohe ex- wedding ceremony and recep- Learning Channel’s top-rat- claimed: “Ready on the left? tion as well as the set for “Ju- ed wedding show, “For Better Ready on the right? Commence rassic Park/World”, “Hawaii or For Worse”, lending an old boodle fight!” Five-0”, “Lost”, “Pearl Har- Hollywood glamour to the nup- tials. It was also a meaningful drive for them from Turtle Bay Resort to Kualoa Ranch. “Driving around the island was a favorite pastime of our Maria Bohe married Bob Mora in a Hawaii-Hollywood inspired wed- ding on July 29, 2018. [Photo by E. R. Bautista] family growing up, and making that 40-minute drive with just mony in Hawaiian and English. grand entrance later at a recep- the two of them on this occa- With a breathtaking backdrop tion that followed with dinner sion was especially heartwarm- of the windward coastline, and dancing at the base of the ing,” Bohe said. Bohe and Mora exchanged Kanehoalani mountain peak. A Processional song selec- their personalized vows in front large aloha marquee sign dis- tions were from the Beach of nearly 90 people. The groom played on the lawn symbolized Boys. The bridesmaids and got very emotional while stat- the newlyweds’ love for each groomsmen walked in with ing his promises, which moved other and for their ohana (fami- “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” from the their guests and especially the ly) and friends. “50 First Dates” soundtrack, bride. “My favorite memory of and the bride was escorted “Bob is a very tough man the wedding day was the mo- by her father with “God Only and seeing his emotion was ment after the pictures with Knows” from the “Love Actu- touching to all of us who know our wedding party and fami- ally” soundtrack. him,” she said. ly, while we were waiting for Kahu Jonanthan Kuahiwi After their first kiss as hus- the official announcement of Moniz of ‘Ae ‘Ike Hawaiian band and wife, they walked the husband and wife,” Bohe said. Wedding Officiant Services red carpet back to the vintage “We were standing on a hill performed the intimate cere- vehicle. Then they made their (continue on page 11) SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 CANDID PERSPECTIVES Dr. Dawn Mabalon was “The Most “She saw her community not just for what it was, but what De-colonized” Filipina/o it could be… Dawn was the WHY DAWN IS IMPORTANT of Asian American assimila- most decolonized of all of us.” I’ve described Mabalon as tion, and how despite the rac- When I last saw Maba- By Emil Guillermo a bright energetic ball of fire ism, Filipino genes could not lon in July, we communicated who took American Filipinos be denied. Interesting, how in like two people on a mission, he hurricane has and U.S. history and fused March 6, 1930, the very paper linked by the past, and driven been downgrad- them with an activist’s passion she and I once worked for, the by the common goals of ad- ed and Hawaii that empowered the ignored lon’s death. “In my heart, I said Stockton Record, had once de- vancing our sense of “Filipi- seems safe for and enlightened the ignorant. there’s no way we could beat the clared in an editorial that Filipi- noness” in America. now. And from If you didn’t know the developers. But I was wrong.” nos were “unassimilable.” She gave me the respect T California, I’m story, you finally got it. During the mourning pe- But Mabalon knew there of an elder. I respected her thinking about all my dear If you were heretofore in- riod, someone dug up a Face- was a “Filipino there” there-- youthful energy, smarts, and readers. visible, you were finally seen. book post from Mabalon’s thriving in Stockton. And that the legacy she was still creat- But there’s a spirit in the She didn’t bother with the book launch. it was worth noting, no less ing: A definitive biography of wind and rain in Kauai that veritable first draft of histo- “If it weren’t for the jour- than a Jamestown. labor leader Larry Itliong, as I’m thinking specifically, Dr. ry, a/k/a “the news.” Maba- nalistic skills of this man, That’s how important well as a children’s book on Dawn Bohulano Mabalon, a lon, who originally set out to Emil Guillermo,” she wrote, Dawn Mabalon is to Filipinos Itliong. She was scheduled to young professor and scholar be a journalist at the Record, “Little Manila would be a in America and to whomever speak in Washington, DC in who made many visits to the looked to make a lasting im- parking lot.” is interested in the historical August on Filipino Americans islands over the years for per- pact. She went from C student Overstated, for sure. But truth. She did the legwork, and civil rights. sonal and professional reasons. at Stockton’s Edison High, reading it now five years later wrote the book. This is how She apologized for not Mabalon returned to her to Delta Junior College, then just made me cry. it went down. It can’t be ig- yet seeing my “Amok Mono- native Stockton for good UCLA, and ultimately got her Since then, I’ve used her nored. It’s our story. logues” and would see it in last Friday as her family and Ph.D in at Stanford. book like a bible to compare At his eulogy for Mabalon, California, she said. And then friends buried her, but not her Her thesis that put the for- my own father’s “manong” her Little Manila co-founder we both gave each other a big memory, nor the history she gotten Filipinos of America story of coming to the U.S. as Delvo took note of Mabalon’s hug, for what we didn’t real- helped uncover and preserve. into the academy, became the a colonized American Filipino vision. One of the biggest hur- ize would be the last time, live A week from her 46th birth- 2013 book, “Little Manila is in with the facts from Mabalon’s dles for the community, he said, and in the flesh. day, the San Francisco State the Heart: The Making of the scholarly work. has been overcoming a colonial Dawn Mabalon was a ball professor’s tragic death Aug. 10 Filipina/o American Commu- In one of my last emails mentality, the hangover from of fire. while vacationing in Kauai has nity in Stockton, California.” to Mabalon, I asked about the centuries of colonial rule. Del- And now as we fight been difficult to process. “Filipina/o”? A bold dec- lynchings east of San Fran- vo defined it as the “internalized through the sad darkness, we re- She was snorkeling, then laration of inclusion. Mabalon cisco in San Joaquin County. attitudes of ethnic inferiority alize just how much we’ve lost. came up for air. That’s when was her own rebellious style- Mabalon’s painstaking re- from the effects of colonization she experienced an asthma at- EMIL GUILLERMO is an award-win- book. search was in “Little Manila.” and a corresponding belief that ning journalist and commentator who tack, according to family mem- I first met her in 2003 when “A contractor driving near the cultural values of the colo- writes from Northern California. He bers. She had her inhaler, but it I worked the diversity beat for Lodi, just north of Stockton, nizer are inherently superior to recently won the 2015 Dr. Suzanne wasn’t enough. Her sister and a the Record. Along with Dillon saw two Filipinos hanging one’s own.” Ahn Award for Civil Rights and Social good Samaritan put her on her Delvo, her Little Manila Foun- from a tree, and one burned “Dawn was the most de- Justice from the Asian American Jour- nalists Association California. Listen to back and pulled her to shore. dation co-founder, Dawn was body propped up against the colonized of all of us,” Delvo his podcast: Emil Amok’s Takeout http:// But they couldn’t stabilize her. a key source as I wrote stories tree trunk,” she wrote, citing said repeatedly as if a mantra. emilamokstakeout.libsyn.com/website When the ambulance came to about their effort to preserve an August 1930 story in The take her to the ER, last ditch the blighted blocks of Stock- Three Stars, a Stockton Fili- efforts couldn’t revive her. ton’s “Little Manila.” pino labor newspaper. The body has returned, but “It was her idea to create Filipinos lynched in Jim I know Dawn’s spirit still stays and preserve Little Manila in Crowpino California? It hap- somewhere over there, in Ha- Stockton as a historical dis- pened. waii, island hopping from her trict,” Delvo told me when we Mabalon’s book made first stop in eternity, Kauai. first heard the news of Maba- Stockton the historical example
(FEATURE: BOHE-MORA...from page 10) The bride’s niece and overlooking the reception site entertainment industry. nephew, Chloe Hanzawa and and watching all of our friends The maid of honor was the Jason Carter Hanzawa, were laughing and talking to each bride’s younger sister, Cassan- the “little stars of the show” as other. We can feel the love and dra Bohe, a producer. Brides- the flower girl and ring bearer. support from everyone below.” maids included Grace Cruz Their mother, Cristina Cruz (cousin), Valerie Arias Szopa, Hanzawa, who is the bride’s CAST AND CREW CREDITS Claudia Franck and Rebekah cousin, designed the graphic el- Every great (love) story Walter. ements for—and directed—the needs a best supporting cast of The best man and groom’s wedding day festivities. characters and capable crew. best friend, Darren Bunkley, is The setting of Paliku Gar- For Bohe and Mora’s wedding also an Emmy award-winning dens was naturally enhanced entourage, these included fam- producer. Groomsmen includ- with additional tropical flowers ily and friends, some of whom ed Steve Bae, Bob Ardent, John and foliage arranged by Victor also work in the television and Rowe and Bechara Gholam. Semion. 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLESEPTEMBER 1, 2018 PHILIPPINE NEWS
Crisanto and Juan Carlos Loza- EJK Victims’ Kin Sue Duterte Before ICC no, brothers who were includ- By Rhodina Villanueva Dacumos, whose relatives of six persons were killed daily just hanging out by the railroad ed the watchlist and were also Wednesday, August 29, 2018 were killed in police opera- as of July 31, 2018, according tracks when he was chased and killed in what police said was a tions in 2016 and 2017. to the complaint, citing official shot at by police in a dark al- followup operation to a robbery ANILA, Philippines The families, aided by the figures from the police. ley in Tondo in May 2017; incident on May 12, 2017; Dani- — For the first time, National Union of Peoples’ “Majority, if not all, of Bernabe Sabangan and Arnold lo Dacumos, also in the drug relatives of victims Lawyers (NUPL) and Rise these killings were orchestrat- Vitales, killed by police while watchlist, who was killed in his M own residence in Caloocan on of extrajudicial killings yester- Up for Life and for Rights, ac- ed, premeditated and treacher- they were watching television day filed a complaint for crimes cused Duterte of being “crim- ously committed by the police at Sabangan’s house in Baran- Aug. 3, 2017 also allegedly by against humanity against Presi- inally responsible and liable” and state forces in their official gay Bagong Silangan, Que- police; and John Jezreel David, a dent Duterte before the Interna- for murder “for the extrajudi- capacities – in essence, mur- zon city on May 15, 2017, but hotel attendant who was last seen tional Criminal Court (ICC). cial killings of thousands of der, either ordered, incited, police said it was a shootout alive on Jan. 19, 2017 and was The complainants called Filipinos” and other inhumane goaded, encouraged, tolerat- following a drug sting oper- found days later at a morgue. Duterte the mastermind of the acts “for causing great suffer- ed or sanctioned by President ation; Salvador Locasia Jr., NUPL chairman Neri Col- “state-sponsored killings” of ing to the victims and their Duterte,” the complaint read. who had been included in the menares said the sheer number drug suspects, mostly from families,” all punishable under While the police alleged drug watchlist and was killed of 4,000 deaths is enough to poor families, and described the Rome Statute of the ICC. they only killed the drug sus- during a wake in Bagong Si- constitute a crime against hu- those killed as victims of his They said the President is pects out of self defense, their langan, Quezon city on Aug. manity. “murderous rage.” responsible for the “systemat- experience tell a different sto- 31, 2016, just a month into the “It doesn’t matter whether Presidential spokesman ic” and “widespread” killings ry, the families told the ICC Duterte administration. His it’s tens of thousands or 4,410; Harry Roque Jr. downplayed of drug suspects by his police prosecutor. family said he was taken by there are several dead already. the 50-page complaint, saying, officers in the administration’s The complaint cited the police and then killed nearby This is up to the standard of “That’s not a complaint, that’s brutal campaign against illegal cases of Djastin Lopez, an epi- but police said he fought back. crimes against humanity,” he a communication because it’s drugs. leptic who his family said was Other cases include those of said. (continue on page 15) still to be acted upon by the ICC. Duterte, according to the Procedure is different. Anyone complaint, is responsible being can file a communication.” the “commander and superior CROSSWORD No. 16 Roque said that even Pope authority” of the police. by Carlito Lalicon Francis has a communica- “The extrajudicial kill- tion filed against him, so the ings, mass arrests and other ACROSS case brought against Duterte inhumane acts committed by 1. Former Senator Flavier “doesn’t mean anything.” and under President Duter- 5. Fix, in a way 10. Poker money This is the third complaint te, whether 4,410 killed as 14. Advocate for crimes against humanity claimed by the Philippine gov- 15. Antipasto morsel filed against Duterte, the first ernment or 23,000 as claimed 16. Gray wolf two having been filed by Sen. by human rights and media 17. Tea cart 19. Analogous Antonio Trillanes IV, Magdalo groups, the mass murder and 20. Earphone Rep. Gary Alejano and lawyer rights violations are so griev- 21. Simpleness Jude Sabio. ous and so heinous that is of 23. Christiania, now The case brought before sufficient gravity to justify fur- 25. Abounding in ledges ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensou- ther action of the Court,” the 26. Not capable of movement 30. Look into again, as a cold case da had as complainants Irma complaint read. 33. Corner piece 49. Do penance Locasia, Dennise David, Ma- If the 4,410 slain drug per- 34. Benchmark 51. Boris Godunov, for one ria Lozano, Mariel Sabangan, sonalities were to be consid- 36. Bouquet 52. Curve shape Normita Lopez and Purisima ered, this means that an average 37. Do-it-yourselfer’s purchase 55. Kettledrum 38. Minced vegetables and meat wrapped 59. Gulf V.I.P. in a pancake and fried 60. In a tropical manner 40. Colorful ornamental carp 62. Short skirt 41. Plant genus 63. Charged, in a way 43. Abominable Snowman 64. Echelon 44. Greek cheese 65. Advantage 45. Dedicate 66. Painful muscle spasm in the neck 47. Positioned 67. Blunted blade
DOWN 28. Impelling to action 1. Burlap fiber 29. Blew it 2. Chief solid component of mammalian urine 31. Be theatrical 3. Food thickener 32. Water nymph 4. Relatively low-cost small notebook 35. Choral work computer 38. Worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way 5. Drawing aimlessly 39. Color the lips 6. Addition 42. Circle 7. Digestion aid 44. Salt of formic acid 8. Relating to the uvea of the eye 46. Related on the mother’s side 9. It blows off steam 48. Flock member 10. Make a loud noise 50. Boner 11. Dance and song 52. Arrived 12. Bird venerated by ancient Egyptians 53. During 13. Band of nerve fibers 54. Female genitals as a symbol of Shakti (Hinduism) 18. Deteriorate 56. Radar image 22. Archetype 57. On the safe side, at sea 24. Science 58. Musical instrument 26. Angry 61. Photo 27. Wavelike design (Solution will be on the next issue of the Chronicle) SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES Administrative Processing After Visa ble that the applicant’s name submit an inquiry on the mat- sular office once a month there- Interview matched or was a “hit” on the ter to the Department of State after. But if it has been a very after they are submitted for ad- watchlist and therefore he may for a determination of whether long time since the case was ministrative processing is very not be granted the visa. If the the risk is significant enough submitted for administrative small. name is a match on the watch- to require visa denial. This is processing, and there is still no By Atty. Reuben S. Seguritan Administrative processing list, then a security advisory known as the “visa Mantis” and decision sent to the applicant, fter a person is means that the visa application opinion is required. This is also a security advisory opinion is then the applicant should ask interviewed at is submitted for clearance pro- known as a “visa Donkey”. If required. for congressional assistance. a US Consular cedures or further administra- the name is a hit as a national When the application is un- The applicant does have the office, he will tive procedures. Any applicant of state sponsors of terrorism, der administrative processing, option of filing a second visa be informed if can be the subject of adminis- then it is known as a “visa the visa applicant must wait at application. However, there is A his application trative processing for any or all Condor”. However, if after a least 60 days or two months likely no benefit in filing a new is approved, denied or under visa applications submitted to further look or confirmation, it from the date of the interview application other than to update administrative processing. The the US Consular office. is determined that the visa ap- in order for the case to be re- the information or include new administrative processing of The reasons for the appli- plicant is not the same person solved. However, delays are information that may not have applications is a necessary pro- cation being under administra- who is on the watchlist, then common during administrative been included in the initial ap- cedure that helps the US gov- tive processing vary. It could the visa will be approved and processing. plication. It would be a good ernment determine who may or be because further procedure is the applicant will be informed If the 60 day period has idea to file a Form DS-5535, may not be issued a visa. It is required due to circumstances of the decision. elapsed without any resolution, Supplemental Questions for also an opportunity for the ap- that arose during the interview. If the intended commer- then a person may call the US Visa Applicants, in order to plicant to make sure that he will Another reason is because of cial or academic activity of the consular office where he was provide information that may have no other problems once other information on record visa applicant triggers concerns interviewed to ask what the sta- be helpful for any background the administrative procedure is that would warrant a closer about the possible illegal trans- tus of his visa application is. If or security checks that may be done and his visa application is look before a decision on the fer of technology as defined after 30 days from making an stalling the processing of the approved and the visa is subse- application is made. In this lat- in the Technology Alert List inquiry there is still no response, application. quently issued. ter case, an advisory opinion (TAL), then the application the applicant should send a let- According to former mem- from the Office of Legal- Af will be submitted for adminis- ter to the US Consular office to REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been practicing law for over 30 fairs in the Bureau of Consular trative processing. If the appli- ask for an update. If there is still bers of the Senior Foreign Ser- years. For further information, vice, Mr. Stephen R. Pattison Affairs Visa Office is normally cant intends to pursue activities no word from the US Consular you may call him at (212) 695 and Mr. Andrew T. Simkin, the required. in one of the areas included in office, the applicant is advised 5281 or log on to his website at number of cases that are denied It could also be possi- the TAL, then the consul must to follow-up with the US Con- www.seguritan.com ILOKO NEWS Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto Ti Baro a Presidente Ti Ilocos 8. Lety Dalit, Santa Marians gan; Dr. Charlie Y. Sonido, Surian Association of Hawaii [ISAH] of Hawaii Carlito Soria; Amado Yoro. i Loida Alimboyo- nag-OFCC ken secretary; Jun Abalos 9. Thomas Quintos, Santi- guen Yamamoto ti nag-runner-up iti Mrs. ISAH Ni Rep. Romy Cachola aguenians Assn of Hawaii MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION Nnagkaykaysaan Ilo- 2008, ken aktibo iti komu- ti namagsapata kadakuada 10. Romulo Basuel, Sinait COMMITTEE cos Surian Association of Ha- nidad. Tubo iti Vigan City, apaman a naammuan ti resulta National High School Amado Yoro, Chairman waii [ISAH] a baro a presiden- maikatlo a tubo ti Vigan a ti eleksion. Alumni Assn of Hawaii Al Sabangan, Co-Chair te para iti 2018-2020 babaen iti mangidaulo iti ISAH. DAGITI MANGBUKEL 11. Imelda Ulangca Formoso, Ben Cabreros, Co-Chair napalabas nga eleksion idi Hu- Dagiti dadduma a nabo- TI HUNTA DIREKTIBA a Magsingal Assn of Ha- Art Abinsay, Co-Chair nio 5, 2018 iti Susannah Wes- tosan iti nasao nga eleksion pakairamanan dagiti president waii – unable to attend Rose Sabangan, Co-Chair ley Community Center. nga inturong ni Amado Yoro, ti unit member organizations: 12. Helen Grace Go, Cando- Emmie Villaruz, Member Ni Yamamoto ti umuna a ken kakaduana, isu da : Ben Danny Villaruz, the Immedi- nians of Hawaii—unable Alice Castaneda, Member babai a mangidaulo ti ISAH Cabreros, [Narvacan], umu- ate past president/Adviser to attend Lina Mercado, Member kalpasan dagiti immuna a na a bise; Davelyn Quijano 1. Gus Concepcion, Annak MAANGAY TI RE-AF- nagpresidente sipud pay [Sinait], maikadua a bise. Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii Advisers: Felipe P. Abin- FIRMATION ken panagsapa- nabangon idi Pebrero 27, Recording Secretary: Josefina 2. Myrna Peralta, Cabugao say, Jr., Rep. Romy Cachola, ta dagitoy nga opisiales into- 1977, kas kada: Atty Peter Degamo Takamoto, Sons & Daughters Assn of Maria Etrata; Louie Funtanil- no Nobiembre 23, 2018 idiay Aduja [Vigan]; John Quiocho Corresponding Secretary: Hawaii la, Rose Mendoza, Al Saban- Ala Moana Hotel. [Caoayan-Narvacan]; Mario Nena Empleo 3. Alice Castaneda, San Albalos [Vigan]; Dr. Sid Vil- Treasurer Lina Mercado Juan Lapog Assn of Ha- lafuerte [Sto Domingo]; Pe- Asst. Treasurer: Tessie Teresi- waii ping Billena [Caoayan-San- ta Fallet Aganon 4. Tessie Aganon, Vigan ta]; Rey Custodio [Candon]; Auditor: Alice Alice Castane- Assn of Hawaii & Associ- Ben Cabreros [Narvacan], da ates Julio Quiocho, Jr. [Caoayan]; Assistant Auditor: Myrna Per- 5. Jenny Quezon, Annac Ti Danny Villaruz [Santa] ka- alta Caoayan 2002 pautan a president 2001- PRO: Heidie Agbulos, Eme- 6. Antonio Nartatez, Jr, 2018. lyn Damo Santanians Assn of Ha- Agdama a bise presiden- Sergeant-at-Arms: Art Abin- waii-USA te ti Vigan Assn of Hawaii say, Jaime Dalit, Roman 7. Louie Funtanilla, Narva- & Associates ni Yamamoto; Saupan, Tom Quintos, can Assn of Hawaii 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLESEPTEMBER 1, 2018 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Pasken Ti Philippine Cultural Foundation ti mapadayawan para itoy a Tan-ok unay daytoy kadagiti pay a dimi mainaganan di- of Hawaii tawen 2018. nagannak. toy. Kablaawantayo ngarud Naawis met dagiti na- Saan la a dayta mangpa- dagiti agtuturay ita: da Ms. gan ti grupo ti Filipino nga gannak nga adda pinagadalda dayaw pay ti PCFH kadagi- Maggie Domingo, Janice Se- inyun-una da Ms. Domingo. kadagiti amin a unibersidad. ti mabigbig a bisita iti day- villa ken dagiti kakaduana: ni DAYASADAS Di malipatan ta naisurat amin Congratulations Parents ken toy a rabii. Dagiti couples a Faye Cudal, Lina Longboy a By Pacita Saludes dagiti nagnagan iti diding ti kasta met kadagiti nagradu- managserbi iti komunidad ken kadua ti President Emeritus. FILCOM Center. Mabalinyo ar a mapadayawan. Ikkan ti a naayat a tumoltulong kada- Dagitoy nga opisyales dagiti he Deparhe a paneknekan ida. Isu a nag- PCFH ti scholar ti $1,000.00 kuada. Adda dita da Mrs. mayordomo ti pasken intono PCFH ti maysa balinen a balay a pagtitipunan kas pammadayaw kadakuada. Marina Badua ken dadduma Sabado, August 25, 2018! kadagiit kau- dagiti Filipino. Maysatayo naan a Filipino met kadagiti kas ni Ms. Do- nga organisa- mingo, iti listaan iti diding ti Naikudi A Turongek T sion ditoy Ha- Filcom. Ti lawag ti adalem a parbangon Nakapsutkaman, panunotmo makasalbar waii. Naor- Nangrugi a president ni Ti bulonko nga agrubuat papanak dayta ganisar idi 1972 babaen ti Maggie idi 1968 ket isu pay Nawatiwat a dalan ti masanguanak Agkarkaradap mabatakmo no agkasapulan- panangirusat daydi Mrs. Sole- laeng ti pannakaina dagiti Adda nasamek, kadaratan, kapanagan da dad Alconcel ket intultuloy ni opisyales ita. Ni Janice Sevil- Ammok a pudot, lam-ek innak malak-aman Ad-adu ti gasat a dumteng supapak kalpas- Ms. Maggie Domingo. Isu la ti mangur-urnos iti PCFH Adu a lapped nasayd nga iyaaddang anna ti nangidadaulo manipud idi a maaramid intono Sabado, Nakaro a sipnget no rabii madanonan Nagduduma a kita ti masalapun bayat pan- 1968 agingga idi 2000. Ti Agusto 25, 2018, alas sing- Balonko a silaw dina malawagan, madaeran nagna agdama itan a presidente ket ko iti malem a maaramid id- Agar-arikapak, agkaradapak madanonko Adda nabursi, managinlalayog, nakotikutit’ ni Janice Sevilla. Adu dagiti iay Pagoda Hotel Floating laeng ti papanak dilana itungtungpal ti organisasion Restaurant iti 1525 Rycroft Rigatek a suroten nakillo a dalan Adda mangikasir aniaman nga impaayna nga aramiden nga isaksakad ti St. Honolulu, HI 96814. Kunada alisto, nalaka a panglakagan Mangipagarup a dakkel unay gaput adu a agdama babaen ti tarabay latta Kas ti nairugi a gandat ti Nasamek, amangan no ania ti masagapunan sanikuana ti President Emeritus, ni Ms. PCFH kadagiti adun a tawen Adu dagiti agay-ayam, madadaan a tumok- Impaay ti Apo, sinkaano, ipasublatna, ip- Maggie Domingo. isu ti pannakapadayaw ti Par- Adu dagiti rusat a nak- ents of the Year. Angayen ti kaw araburna abuklan ti PCFH. Maysa ti PCFH dagiti parents (nagan- Anusak ti agserbi nasamek a dana das- Iti awanan, kapadpadam met a biahera naindaklan a rusat ti itutulong nak) iti kada tawen tapno ma- dasan Umisem taliawennnaka, maasirka, makari- ti organisasion ti irarang-ay ti padayawanda. Da Rolly ken Nadardaraston a lasaten annabo ti likudan knat’ same FILCOM Center. Adu dagi- Josie Advincula ti Parents of Saranayen dagiti nakurkurang kabaelan Kastoy ti aniitna! ti grupo a nagipaay ti tulong the Year 2017. Ket manipud Dika agimot tapno grasia nalaka a masukdal Taliawen, lagipen kinawatiwat naglasatam tapno rumang-ay laeng ti FIL- kadagiti naangay manen iti Ibingayam ti lawag dagiti nakudkudrep si- Balonem ingat pagmurdongan biahe a nakai- COM. Makita dagiti nagna- daytoy a rabii isuda manen lawna sangratan.
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(PHILIPPINE NEWS: EJK VICTIMS’ KIN...from page 12) Lawyer Krissy Conti of the same ratively, to greater woes. And now, Dennise David, the father of group added that the directive of the this prevailing atmosphere of death John Jezreel David, said he took President to “neutralize” drug sus- and impunity forces us to live in the courage to file a case against the pects is a clear order for police to kill fear of the state forces and masked Chief Executive so he could seek alleged pushers and users. men roaming around our humble justice for his son. “We think the term ‘neutralize’ in communities, carrying a license “Pinatay ang aming mga the tokhang memorandum is a direc- to kill assured by no less than the mahal sa buhay. Ayaw naming tive to kill not only in the language of President himself,” Rise Up coor- maramdaman ng ibang pamilya police themselves, but also in prac- dinator Deaconess Rubylin Litao ang nararamdaman namin. Dapat tice,” Conti said. said. mahinto na ang pamamaslang at “These killings must be stopped In ending the complaint, the mapanagot ang dahilan ng pa- and justice must be served, not only families called for an “end to the tayan (Our loved ones were killed. for the individual families of the vic- madness,” quoting the President’s We don’t want other families to tims, but for all of us as a people. The words when he compared himself feel what we feel. The killings poor have been striving hard to get out to Hitler, “one of the most evil men should be stopped and the perpe- of poverty but the President’s answer in history,” in ordering the deaths trators should be brought to jus- buried them instead, literally and figu- of drug suspects. tice),” he said. (www.philstar.com) SEPTEMBER 1, 2018