Philippine Tourist Arrivals Hit All-Time High in 2010

Msgr. Gutierrez Rudy Liporada Ogie Cruz MTCRB Says: Punitive Resuscitation and What Will Tita Cory Sanctions Should Be Imposed Resurrection. p 11 Say? .. p 8 On Willie’s Show .. P 16

April 8-14, 2011

Philippine tourist arrivals hit all-time high in 2010 ( From Good News Phil- ABC News features Phl’s ippines) -- Tourist arrivals in Following the Marcos Money the Philippines reached an all-time high of 3.52 mil- Center for Pop Music lion last year as increasingly (From Good News Philip- pines) -- The Center for Pop affl uent South Koreans and Music Philippines, renowned Hunt for tyrant’s millions leads Chinese fl ocked to its tropi- widely as the fi rst, the larg- cal attractions, the govern- est, and the number one pop training school in the coun- to former model’s home try, was featured in ABC News Nightline recently. The following article originally published in An award-winning news 2004 is reprinted in light of the recent news that program in the US, ABC Analisa Hegyesi was fi red from her reality show News Nightline is the most- watched late-night program in Australia because of her alleged parentage. for the 2009-2010 seasons, — PERRY DIAZ outperforming the Tonight Show and The Late Show Charice Pempenco, famous EXCLUSIVE | By Frank Walker, July 4, 2004, with David Letterman in graduate of Center for Pop Music The Sun-Herald -- A former Sydney swimwear Paoay Church in Ilocos total viewers. In its episode entitled tal of the World,” Nightline model is at the centre of renewed attempts to ment said Friday. “The Lounge Singers: Travel stated that the Philippines locate millions of dollars sent out of the Philip- Visitor numbers in 2010 to the Lounge Singing Capi- (Continued on page 10) pines by former beat the previous record dictator Ferdi- despite a bus hijacking that nand Marcos. left eight Hong Kong tourists Cebu Pacifi c to expand work- dead in August and a series Evelin Hegyesi, Playboy model Evelin Hegyesi of travel alerts by Western nations in November warn- who modelled started working as a bikini model force by 2000 in 4 years when she was 19. Inset: Ferdinand ing of an imminent terror (From Good News Philip- mink bikinis in Marcos attack pines) -- Cebu Pacifi c Air the 1970s and The number of tourists ar- plans to increase its work- once graced the pages of Playboy magazine, riving in the Philippines rose force in the next four years as the airline seeks to acquire is now a 57-year-old eastern suburbs multi- 16.68% over the previous more aircrafts. millionaire with a waterfront Point Piper man- year, with East Asians, led In a statement, the Gokon- sion and several investment companies. by South Koreans, account- gwei-led carrier said it will ing for nearly half the total, spend $ 1 billion in the next She also has a Eurasian daughter, Analisa, the tourism ministry said in a four years on 19 brand-new Cebu Pacifi c fl ight crew statement. Airbus aircraft in an interna- them last year. We have also now living with Dean Fleming, son of the “The improved economic tional and domestic expansion revived local tourism and have wealthy racing and fruit markets family worth condition in these markets that will require the hiring of helped generate jobs and op- $270 million. boosted their outbound traf- 2,000 more employees. portunities in the provinces,” Sins of the father ... Analisa Josefa fi c,” the statement said. The budget airline also spend Lance Gokongwei, Cebu Hegyesi, daughter of Ferdinand Marcos / Pic: Robert Rosen Source: The Daily She called the baby Analisa Josefa. Josefa is The fi nal numbers topped P300 million this year to pro- Pacifi c’s president and chief the annual target of 3.3 mil- mote the Philippines abroad. executive said. Telegraph the name of Marcos’s mother. “Cebu Pacifi c has already lion set by President Benigno created over 4,300 jobs, 500 of (Continued on page 10) An international investigation over several Aquino’s government, which Ferdinand Marcos’ girl weeks by The Sun-Herald has uncovered is seeking to boost tourist documents that show that some of Ms arrivals to six million by the is shown the door time he leaves offi ce in mid- Letter from Fukushima: Hegyesi’s Australian companies have fi nancial 2016. Reprinted from The Daily Tele- links with secret Marcos accounts kept in Traffi c from fellow As- A Vietnamese-Japanese police graph | March 30, 2011 12:00AM Switzerland and Liechtenstein. sociation of Southeast Asian -- TAKE one home makeover reality offi cer’s account show, add a contestant with serious in- Nations members should Editor’s note: This letter, terior designing credibility - and then They have come to light after Swiss authori- surge this year after passen- written by a Vietnamese apparently take it all away at the last ties lifted the country’s notoriously strict bank ger air services were liberal- immigrant working in minute because her dad was a corrupt secrecy laws, allowing investigators access to ized within the 10-nation Fukishima as a policeman Asian dictator. secret bank records of the dictator, who died in economic bloc in November to a friend in Vietnam, is That’s what Bondi designer Analisa last year, the ministry said. circulated on facebook Hegyesi - an Australian-based daughter 1989. The previous record for among the Vietnamese of former Philippines leader Ferdinand The Sun-Herald last night revealed the con- arrivals was set in 2008 with Diaspora. It is an ex- Marcos- says she was told when pro- tents of a dossier on the Australian link to the 3.14 million visitors. traordinary testimony to duction company Shine Australia rang Marcos money to the Philippines authority The Philippines is target- the Japanese spirit and her on Monday to say she was no longer charged with chasing the $10 billion the late ing 3.7 million tourist arriv- strength and dignity. And part of its planned Renovators show. als this year, but this is still it’s an interesting slice of The Channel 10 series starts fi lming dictator stole from his country. life near the epic center next week, with a team of profession- A spokesman for the Presidential Commis- just a fraction of the tourist of Japan’s current crisis, als locked down in an apartment block sion on Good Government (PCGG) said they numbers enjoyed by South- the Fukushima’s nuclear power your family? These last few east Asian neighbors such as plant. days everything was in chaos. (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 8) Thailand. Brother, how are you and (Continued on page 19) Attend the free presentations of the affordable but luxurious housing developments in the Philippines! Presented in San Diego, Hemet and Temecula. Call 619-746-3416 for reservations. Call for schedule Call (619)746-3416 for Baguio and La Union Beach properties. of presentations for brochures and reservations Single family homes in Pan- gasinan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Batangas, Iloilo, Cebu, SAN DIEGO Davao, Cagayan de Oro

Retirement or vacation TEMECULA homes in Tagaytay Presidio at Britany Bay, Single family homes in Antipolo; Bacoor, near Laguna de Bay, HEMET Imus and Dasmarinas, Cavite; Sta. Rosa Sucat, Paranaque, Makati Luxurious single family and Cabuyao Laguna; and Las Pinas ORANGE COUNTY and Taguig areas homes beside Alabang For brochures and other info, call 619-746-3416.

Warning: The California Department of Real Estate has not examined this offering, including but not limited to the condition of title, the status of blanket liens of the project (if any), arrangements to assure project completion, escrow practices, control over project management, racially discriminatory practice (if any), terms, conditions, and price of the offer, control over annual assessments (if any), or the availability of water services, utilities, or improvements. It may be advisable for you to consult an attorney or other knowledgeable professional who is familiar with real estate and development law in the country where this subdivision is situated. Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011 Fraud interviews usually take rectly to the collecting offi cer/ between two to four hours Consular Outreach In National cashier of the Consulate dur- Legal Buzz depending on the interviewing ing the outreach program and offi cer. City, CA 30 April – 1 May 2011 inside the venue only. Please by Atty. Dennis Chua be informed that the Consulate It is important to note that the Los Angeles, 29 March 2011 · Retention and re-acqui- Law Offi ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega – A team from the Philippine sition of Philippine citizenship has not authorized other people www.ctvattys.com parties must respond as truth- or entities to collect fees for all fully as they can to the ques- Consulate General in Los An- pursuant to Republic Act 9225 Read Atty. Dennis Chua’s previous articles by visiting geles will conduct a Consular or Dual Citizenship Law. consular services rendered. our website at www.asianjournalusa.com tions asked. They should not ePassport : give answers thinking that it is Outreach Program in National · Report of Marriage & City, California on 30 April – 1 Birth $60 processing fee + $6 for the answer the offi cer would passports to be returned to the like to hear. The parties usu- May 2011: Location : Council STRICTLY BY APPOINT- of the Philippine American MENT ONLY AND WITH applicant by mail Marriage Fraud ally get into trouble if they do Dual Citizenship : that as their answers would Organizations of San Diego COMPLETED DOCUMENTS County, Inc. (COPAO) Center, ONLY. NO WALK-IN AP- $50 processing fee not match if the other spouse Civil Registry : Interviews? is responding truthfully to the 832 “E” Avenue, National City, PLICANTS WILL BE EN- LEGAL BUZZ by Dennis E. the age gap between them and CA 91950 TERTAINED. Visit www. $25 processing fee + $6 for Chua, Esq., Chua Tinsay Vega suspected that their marriage offi cer’s questions. The objec- documents to be returned to the tive of the offi cer in conduct- The consular outreach pro- philippineconsulatela.org for Law Offi ces | SAN DIEGO | was not a real one. The offi cer gram is being undertaken in applicable scheduling steps. applicant by mail SAN FRANCISCO | MANILA, then referred them to another ing these types of interviews is to ascertain whether or not cooperation with the Council of Fees 4/8/2011 -- Our factual sce- offi cer who conducted a fraud the Philippine American Orga- Fees must be paid in person Contact Information nario begins with the story of interview. the spouses have a shared life For information on consular together. nizations of San Diego County, at the scheduled appointment. a tourist who enters the United We usually hear a lot of sto- Inc. (COPAO). The Consulate will only ac- matters, interested parties may States as a visitor for pleasure. ries as to what happens during The following consular ser- cept payments in cash, postal contact Vice Consul John G. At the port of entry, she was a fraud interview. Some stories Thus, the key to passing these Reyes at Tel: (213) 637-3003 types of interviews is just to be vices will be rendered: money order or cashier’s check. only given give an accu- · Electronic Passport Personal checks will not be or Ms. Star Perez at Tel: (213) an authorized rate account honest and truthful about your 637-3025 or Ms. Marie Ople at relationship. If the marriage is (ePassport) – to accept 240 ap- accepted. stay of three of what tran- plications only Payments should be paid di- Tel: (213) 637-3027. months. spires during a bona fi de one, then you have Upon her fraud inter- nothing to fear should the US- entry, she views but CIS conduct a fraud interview graph that staff thought it was lia to her mother Evelin, a for- wasted no some stories in your case. Ferdinand Marcos’ harsh to drop her for “the sins of mer Sydney swimwear model. time and are somewhat girl is shown the door her father” who ruled the Philip- started tour- exaggerated. About Atty. Dennis E. Chua pines from 1965 to 1986 before A Ten spokeswoman claimed he was deposed in a people’s Hegyesi’s ejection was routine. ing the coun- So what re- (Continued from page 1) try, visiting ally happens Atty. Dennis E. Chua is a revolution. “Casting has not been fi na- her friends and relatives. She during a fraud interview? partner in The Law Firm of and taken to various properties “A lot of people think it’s re- lised and we are still speaking liked the country so much such When the spouses are referred Chua Tinsay and Vega (CTV) to make them over. ally unfair,” the source said. to a number of different people,” that she decided not to go back to a fraud interview, they are - a full service law fi rm with Hegyesi was born in Austra- she said. to her home country. A few usually separated from each offi ces in San Francisco, San Hegyesi told us she made it years later, she met someone other. The offi cer will lead the Diego and Manila. The infor- to the fi nal cut after months of who was 15 years younger than other spouse to a separate room mation presented in this article auditions and interviews - but her. Despite their age, they while he waits for his turn to is for general information only was dumped after she mentioned fell in love with each other and be questioned by the offi cer. and is not, nor intended to be, who her father was to producers eventually got married. The questions propounded formal legal advice nor the last week. are detailed and could be very formation of an attorney-client Since her spouse was a US personal. Some offi cers could relationship. The CTV attor- “The thing is that I’ve had to citizen, he fi led an immigrant ask the spouses questions like: neys will be holding regular juggle my business and clients petition for her and she con- the circumstances on how they free legal clinic at the Max’s to make time for the show af- currently fi led an application met; details of their wedding; Restaurant in Vallejo, Califor- ter I was asked to audition and for adjustment of status to physical arrangement of their nia on April 25, 2011. Call or was then chosen from hundreds have her status adjusted to that residence; their day to day e-mail CTV for an in-person or of people around Australia,” she of a permanent resident. In activities; food that they had phone consultation to discuss told The Daily Telegraph yester- about four months, they were the night before the interview; your particular situation and/ day. interviewed by the US Citizen- things they bought as a couple; or how their services may be “I was chosen on my own ship and Immigration Service. clothes that they wore the night retained at (415) 495-8088; merits but then I was dropped During their initial interview, before the interview and gifts (619) 955-6277; Dchua@ctvat- due to aspects of my private life the immigration offi cer noticed that they give to each other. tys.com which I will not discuss. “I was told there was a fear, too, attention would be paid to me and not the show and other contestants.” A Shine insider told the Tele-

Email: [email protected] Phone: (858) 566-6099 10717 Camino Ruiz, Ste. 122 San Diego, CA 92126 • Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry • State-of-the-Art Technology and Sterilization • Digital X-rays and Massage Dental Chairs • Caring and Friendly Staff • Affordable Fees • Military Dependents Welcome • Evening and Weekend Appointments Available Open: • New, Walk-in and Emergency Patients Welcome Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm • Most PPO Plans Accepted Saturday 8am – 2pm Credit Cards Accepted 99 00 ZOOM! $34 $100 99 Reg. $238 Towards Any $298 Exam, Digital X-rays Dental Service Reg. $600 & Cleaning * In Ofﬁ ce *Over $200 in savings, in the $550 or more absence of gum disease, new Cannot be combined Teeth Whitening patients only. with insurance. Limited time offer. In Just an Hour! Limited time offer. Limited time offer. April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 Local Students Raise Funds for Japan Students from San Di- excited to visit the birthplace ego Platt College, Media of anime,” said Hancova. Arts and Design School “Students come to Platt recently wrapped up College to study filmmak- their fund raising project ing, video game develop- to assist victims of the ment and animation so it earthquake and tsunami was inspiring for them to in Japan. Selling green see firsthand how Japanese tea and Japanese snacks technology has evolved and on campus, students were grown over the years.” able to generate $3,100 . While in Japan, students Dean of Education, Mar- from Platt College vis- Featured keta Hancova, said the ited Tokyo, Hiroshima, Green Open House chefs clockwise from left: students felt compelled to Kamakura, Kyoto, Nara and Julie Darling, Vaughn L. Vargus, help for several reasons. Mount Fuji. “We studied Ricardo Heredia, Quinn Wilson and Alex Carballo First, one of the educa- the architecture of shrines, tional goals of Platt Col- temples, palaces, castles, lege is to cultivate a sense Japanese history and reli- of global citizenry. “Our gion,” said Hancova. Stu- students have volunteered dents also visited Hiroshima to clean beaches in San Memorial Peace Park, a site Diego, raised money which is devoted to promot- for victims of the Haiti ing world peace. The Peace earthquake and empow- Park permanently displays ered themselves to engage in the We returned impressed by the origami paper cranes, a Japa- electoral process,” said Han- people,culture and lifestyle of nese tradition that is believed cova. “Platt College also feels Japan.” to have a magical effect. Platt special connection with Japan “During the visit our students students created 1,200 origami because a group of 25 students were fascinated to learn about cranes which will be sent to the visited the country on a cultural traditional Japanese art like visionaries, innovators and educational visit in 2009. wood prints, but were especially (Continued on page 23) Weekend Sale: Trees, Orchids For more information call and overachievers (760) 724-7341 or email ilove- 50 YEARS OF ACHIEVING THE EXTRAORDINARY Vista Orchard [email protected]. Grows Giant People like you. People who know you are what you eat. Advertise Guava , Atis Healthy food and healthy living create healthy Vista growers Oscar and Vera in the Asian communities. Learn more at UC San Diego Garcia are having a sale at their Journal. about sustainable ways food is grown, farm on orchids and tropical fruit trees on April 9, 2011, transported and cooked, and how making Saturday, and April 10, Sunday, Now the right lifestyle choices can positively from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. online impact your health. Among the tropical fruit trees on sale are giant atis (sold); digital giant guava, $10/20; calamansi, Giant guavas bigger than GREEN OPEN HOUSE: April 16, 2011 $35; cherimoya, $30; manila baseball print Free parking, car show, chef demos, health screenings, To learn more visit 50th.ucsd.edu. mango (sold); black bamboo, Orchid varieties include food and fun for the entire family! $30; kamachili, $20; suha, orchid trees, epidendrums, cat- editions dwarf (sold); jujube, $35; ba- tleyas, cymbidiums, phalaenop- nana, drawf, $15; red malaysian sis, african tulip trees (yellow) PROUD TO BE (sold); persimmon, fuyu, $35; and more. Call VISIONARY cherry of the rio grand, $15; The farm is located at 919 SPONSORS pomegranate, seedless, $20; su- Strawberry Hill Lane, Vista CA 619.474.0588. rinam cherry, $35; bay leaf $10. 92084.

Visit a Club Barona Booth or Barona.com for complete details. Join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter, YouTube, and foursquare™ today!

Christina laala Mo Kaya,” and “Gaano Ko I grew up in a town in North- Ultimately, I knew being a Cul- Contemporary Asian Ikaw Kamahal.” I learned the ern California called Livermore tural Dualist was not something I am half Filipino, half Cauca- meanings and history of the songs which is predominantly Cauca- good for me either and I moved sian, and I believe that what sets so that I could fully perform sian. Due to my environment and onto being a Cultural Negotiator. American Issues me apart from most mestizas is them. I was constantly around the the people I was influenced by, I that my mother, who is full Fili- Aunties that watched TFC every began in the category of Cultural Here I am today, moving toward by Dr. Ofelia Dirige pino, was born deaf. She is a first day, so I would hear phrases like Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan Community Services. Alienation. I was indeed the epit- Cultural Negotiator so I can www.filamwellness.org generation Filipino, but because “Gusto kong mamatay,” “Bakit?!” ome of a whitewashed Filipina. balance both my Filipino and of her impairment, she could not and “Anak!” Whenever I would I had unrelenting self-hatred. I American cultures. I feel like I fit speak Tagalog. Also because of be visiting the family, like all grew up with white friends only in when I am among my Filipino her impairment, my Lola was very hospitable Filipinos, they would and embraced everything Ameri- friends and family just like I 7th of a Series on Bi- or Multicultural Children strict with her, and she picked up always be sure to offer food to can. I preferred American food feel like I can blend in with my very little of the culture. She told me, such as sinigang, adobo, over Filipino food. I also believed white peers. I can take the best of me about the short 15 years that tocino, tuyo, and other Filipino in the American individualist both of my worlds and I can say Moving In Darder’s Sphere: she remembered of the Philip- dishes. I slowly started to pick up ideal over the Filipino collectivist that I am proud to be a Filipina- pines when she lived there, such the language, and learning all of ideal. Eventually, however, I grew American. I am completely From Cultural Alienation To as the extremely hot weather, the this has been moving me towards up and grew out of this phase of satisfied with the category I am poverty, the boys that would try Bicultural Affirmation. being a Cultural Alienist because in now. I do not intend on ever Cultural Dualism And Cultural to serenade her and her sisters, I faced the harsh reality of racism moving back to the other quad- and the farm that my Lolo owned. Although I have a strong sense and prejudice. I was ridiculed for rants because I know that I am Negotiation When my parents raised me, it of who I am and what I stand for, being and looking different from progressing towards Bicultural became clear that the Italian/Irish I feel that knowing more about the “norm” of a white kid in my Affirmation. I went through so Guest Writers: Christina McManus and part of my heritage was more my culture will allow me to be an town. many hardships growing up such dominant in my family. I was even stronger person in my values as self-hatred, hatred of the ma- Erika Kelsey a Cultural Alienist. However, I and beliefs. I love being around After my first racist experience, jority, to becoming proud of being only began to explore my Filipino the people whom I call my “San I immediately became a Cultural a mix of both the majority and the Introduction: often at the expense of losing part culture when I moved here to San Diego family.” They have made Separatist. I wanted nothing to minority in order to end up loving or one’s entire cultural heritage. Diego. me very appreciative and thankful with the American culture. I felt and accepting myself. Acculturation is the process of The Cultural dualist or mar- for the people of my heritage, and ashamed that I was once so white- adjusting to a different culture. ginal person reject both Asian I was always interested in learn- I take pride in knowing that I am washed. I could not even com- Besides being mestiza, I know Foreign immigrants and multicul- and American cultures and are ing Filipino culture, but growing half Filipino; part of an intelli- prehend how I possibly hated a that I will always face prejudice tural individuals undergo different left isolated, alienated and alone. up in a predominantly Caucasian gent, loving, caring, and embrac- culture as beautiful as the Filipino and racism in a world where the ways of adjusting to the Western They are alienated from both cul- community, and living far from ing culture. I plan to become culture. I understood Tagalog, but majority does not look like me, way of life as they live in the U.S. tures. Frequently they have identi- my Filipino relatives, I did not fully fluent in Tagalog, and to always spoke back to my parents but I can accept that. I know that Their way of adjustment deter- ty conflicts or crisis. The Cultural get this opportunity until I was immerse myself completely into in English so I began speaking I look different, but I know that I mines their identity and how they negotiator or bi- multicultural exposed to it here. When I came the Filipino culture. My cousins more Tagalog within my house- am still American, too. Overall, eventually identify themselves. person is those who maintain and to San Diego, I had noticed that and I plan to visit the Philippines hold. I even started eating Filipino it is a good ideal for me being a Darder’s sphere of biculturalism move freely in both Asian and the people were very diverse, es- once we are all graduated, and we food over American food. In time Cultural Negotiator particularly states that one can respond to American cultural spheres. They pecially compared to where I was have been waiting anxiously for I grew out because I expect to be going into acculturation by being a cultural speak their native language and raised. What really struck me was that day since we were teens. I of this hatred of American cul- the corporate business world. I alienist (assimilationist), cultural English fluently. Ethnic identity that the majority of the people I truly enjoy learning everything I ture as well. I knew that I could plan to learn and speak Tagalog separatist (traditional), cultural for these individuals is high, yet met seemed to know exactly who can about my Filipino culture, not not possibly “hate” white people so I can navigate in both cultures dualist (marginal), and cultural they also participate well within they were and where they came only for my knowledge and satis- since I had to live and work more comfortably. In this compet- negotiator (bi- or multicultural). the broader American cultural from. That feeling sparked my faction, but also to share with my among them. itive world, I only hope that my milieu. They are the most suc- curiosity about my own heritage. mother, who has expressed to me ability to be a Cultural Negotia- A Cultural alienist is one who cessful and psychologically her desire to know more as well. Then I jumped over to tor will help me break the glass chose to fully adopt American balanced among the personality During my sophomore year being a Cultural Dualist where I ceiling for ethnic minorities and values and behavior norms as structures….TF Fong. at San Diego State University, I Erika Kelsey joined the Filipino-American cul- women in America, especially their own. They tend to have became good friends with a fel- tural organization on San Diego Filipinos. little ethnic identity and generally Here are two examples of indi- low music major who was full In Darder’s Sphere of State University’s campus, Andres associate with people outside of viduals who started as alienated Filipino, second generation, and Biculturalism, I currently fit in the Bonifacio Samahan. I even be- ABOUT THE AUTHORS their own ethnic group. The term to their own heritage culture and I eventually became close friends Cultural Dualist quadrant. I now came the Cultural Coordinator for for them is “white-washed” or begun to appreciate it as time with his family. Through the consider myself moving toward the organization in order to learn Christina McMamus is a 4th “Oreo”, i.e. brown in the outside progresses so they are slowly past few years, I had participated Cultural Negotiation because I as well as educate other students year music major and Erika but white in the inside. They con- moving to being a cultural dualist in a few fiestas for the family. I feel like I went through the other about the positives, negatives, and Kelsey is a 3rd year student form to the majority culture in the or cultural negotiator. performed songs like Sylvia La categories throughout my life. I conflicting cultures and ideals we society for the sake of fitting in, Torre’s “Sa Kabukiran,” “Maa- am mestiza—Filipino and Irish. face being Filipino-Americans. (Continued on page 5)

sues you might be having. and grain ago. My stomach isn’t as small Answering those silly little product” as I’d like just yet so I plan to health questions: because not exercise even longer, but At Large... there can not exercising is a program I Q: I’ve heard that cardiovas- be some, can stick with. cular exercise can prolong life; shall we by Miles Beauchamp is this true? say, side Q: Is chocolate bad for me? effects, but A: Your heart is only good for nothing is of the place rather quickly if A: Are you crazy? HEL- Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the so many beats, and that’s it... perfect. you do it too much). Nope, LO...... Cocoa beans! Another Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International sorry, I’ll stick with the No University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. don’t waste them on exercise. vegetable!!! It’s the best feel- He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. Everything wears out eventu- Q: How can I calculate my Pain Plan. good food around! In fact, it’s ally. Speeding up your heart body/fat ratio? one of my very favorite health will not make you live longer; Q: Aren’t fried foods bad for foods. I eat different kinds of that’s like saying chocolate whenever I get the Getting Healthy you can extend the chance – which is often…very life of your car by often. As a matter of fact, I’m Health Question & Answer Session driving it faster. expecting my Hershey’s Gold Want to live lon- Card any day now. ost of the in- ger? Take a nap, how “truthful” some of formation or two, or three. Q: Is swimming good for the stuff you hear from Or sleep late AND your figure? below was sent M friends or get over the take a nap – why to me by a friend and take chances? A: If swimming is good for Internet can be (or espe- somehow it all makes your figure, explain whales to cially if you read it here Q: Should I cut me. Hmmmm? Didn’t think of sense. At least I think it down on meat and that did you? in this column). does. Nonetheless, don’t eat more fruits and vegetables? Q: Is getting in shape impor- use any of it for medi- Anyway, I hope this helps tant for my lifestyle? cal advice – you know with all those pesky health is- A: You must grasp logistical A: Hey! ‘Round’ is a shape! efficiencies. What In fact, round is a great shape – does a cow eat? it’s the shape of coins, of suns, ASIAN JOURNAL Hay and corn. moons, planets, cakes, pies, The first Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California And what are eyes, CDs, and more coins. An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most these? Vegetables. Like I said, round is a great widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! So a steak is noth- Swimming with whale sharks off the coast of Donsol, Sorsogon in Southern Luzon. shape – enjoy it! Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio ing more than an Well, I hope this has cleared Publisher & Editor Managing Editor efficient mechanism of deliver- A: Well, if you have a body you? up any misconceptions you ing vegetables to your system. and you have fat, your ratio may have had about food and Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp A: YOU’RE NOT LISTEN- Associate Publisher Associate Editor Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is one to one. If you have two diets. With magazines, televi- is also a good source of field bodies, your ratio is two to one, ING!!! Foods are fried these sion, the Internet, and nosy Ashley Silverio grass (green leafy vegetable). etc. Sure, you can get one of days in vegetable oil. In friends, there is so much misin- Assistant Editor And a pork chop can give you those caliper thingies, but hey, fact, they’re permeated in it. formation out there it’s pathet- 100% of your recommended spend the money on something How could getting more veg- ic. We simply need to do what In Pursuit of Excellence daily allowance of vegetable better – like a hot fudge sundae etables be bad for you? Now we have to do to feel good, be Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) pay attention! Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) products. from 31 Flavors so you can get “relatively” healthy, and just let all the necessary dairy calcium. it go. Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) Q: Will sit-ups help prevent Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) Q: Should I reduce my alco- And finally remember: “Life hol intake? Q: What are some of the me from getting a little soft should NOT be a journey to around the middle? The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all advantages of participating in a the grave with the intention of A: No, not at all. Wine is regular exercise program? arriving safely in an attractive Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date is ev- A: Definitely not! When you ery Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Thursday prior made from fruit. Brandy is and well preserved body, who distilled wine, which means A: Can’t think of a single exercise a muscle, it gets bigger needs that? I’d rather to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or they take the water out of one, sorry. My philosophy is: (remember high school gym skid in sideways - Chardon- information, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available the fruity bit so you get even No Pain...Good! Now if you class?). You should only be nay in one hand - chocolate for $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not responsible more of the goodness that way. like looking at slim bodies then doing sit-ups if you want a big- in the other - body thoroughly for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs but welcomes sub- Beer is also made out of grain. sure, join a health club and ger stomach. Who needs that? used up, totally worn out, and missions. Entire content is © 2009 copyrighted material by Asian Naturally you may want to go gawk all you want (although Personally, I don’t have any use screaming ‘WOO HOO, what a Journal. Materials in this publication may not be reproduced without easy on this “concentrated fruit you’ll probably get thrown out whatsoever for a bigger stom- ride!’” specific permission from the publisher. ach so I quit exercising years April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 the United States. For these cases, the alien must have the Immigration 911 benefit of 245(i) to be eligible to apply for adjustment of status under the October 2009 law by Atty. Susan V. Perez of President Obama. In order to qualify for the 245(i) benefit, Read Atty. Susan Perez’s previous articles by the I-130 or I-140 petition must visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com have been filed before April 30, 2001. If the petition was filed between January 14, 1998 and April 30, 2001, the alien must establish that he or she was Resurrecting Your I-130 physically present in the United States on December 21, 2000. Petitions When The A beneficiary of a petition filed before January 14, 1998 does not have to establish physical Petitoner Dies presence in the United States IMMIGRATION 911 by Atty. to be approved. It is sufficient on December 21, 2000. Susan V. Perez | SAN DIEGO, that a petition has been filed by We welcome your feedback. 4.8.2011 -- Under our immigra- the petitioner or on behalf of If you have any immigration tion laws, when the petitioner the petitioner before his or her questions, please feel welcome dies, an approved I-130 is auto- death. The following are the to email me at susan@law- matically cancelled. In the 90’s eligibility requirements: usimmigration .com or call the United States Citizenship 619 819 -8648 to arrange for a and Immigration Services (US- The beneficiary must be telephone consultation. CIS) issued a regulation ame- residing in the United States at liorating the harsh consequence the time of death of the peti- of death of the petitioner by tioner and at the time of appli- allowing the I-130 petition to cation for adjustment of status be reinstated for humanitar- under this new law; and New Mask ian reasons. In order to seek humanitarian reinstatement of USCIS must adjudicate the To Defend a visa petition, the beneficiary application for adjustment of of the petition must submit a status unless the approval of written request to USCIS office the adjustment of status would Against TB where the original visa petition not be in the public interest. Test results of a new fabric facemask was filed and/or adjudicated. developed in Australia show a 99.9% The petition must have been The new law applies to: kill rate against the bacterium that approved and there must be a causes Tuberculosis. qualifying relative who will Aliens with pending or ap- A disposable fabric facemask devel- execute the affidavit of support proved I-130 petitions as im- oped to protect against pandemic In- fluenza has now also proven effective to be eligible for humanitarian mediate relatives such spouse, against the Tuberculosis forming my- reinstatement. Whether or not parent or child under 21 of a crobacterium. The mask, produced by to grant reinstatement is a mat- U.S. citizen; Canberra company Virogard Pty Ltd, ter of discretion to USCIS. As is unique in that it not only filters po- such, there is no appeal from Aliens with pending or ap- tentially harmful particles but actively the denial of the request to re- proved I-130 petitions includ- kills them whilst remaining entirely instate the I-130 petition based ing their spouses and children safe to humans. The mask is designed on humanitarian grounds. under 21 under the following such that it cannot leach and contains categories: F-1 (single adult no potentially harmful elements such The approval or denial of son or daughter of U.S. citi- as heavy metals, fluoro-chemicals, a petition for humanitarian zen), F-2A (spouse and unmar- pesticides or nano-particles. Development of the apparently sim- reinstatement should be based ried child below 21 of a green ple mask began in 2007 with the identi- on “the facts of each individual card holder), F-2B (single adult fication of a unique polymer treatment case, particularly those cases in son or daughter of green card that, when applied to fabrics, actively which failure to reinstate would holder), F-3 (married child of kills micro-organisms such as e-Coli lead to a harsh result contrary a U.S citizen), and F-4 catego- and pneumonia bacteria. The company to the goal of family reunifica- ries (brothers and sisters of then produced a simple 2-ply protection.” In evaluating requests U.S. citizen; tive mask with a more ergonomic fit for reinstatement of a petition than conventional surgical masks and for humanitarian reinstatement, Derivative beneficiaries, began testing against Human Influenza the following factors are taken which are the spouse and Type A which encompasses all known into consideration: disruption children under 21, of an alien or likely variants of pandemic influenza. Results were considered outstand- of an established family unit; with a pending or approved ing with a kill rate exceeding 99.9%. hardship to U.S. citizens or I-140 petition. An I-140 peti- Because the antimicrobial properties lawful permanent residents; tion is one filed by an employer of the fabric survive repeated washing IMMIGRATION (619) 819-8648 if beneficiary is elderly or in as compared to I-130 which and even hot ironing that mask enjoyed poor health; if beneficiary has is filed by a family member. the added benefit of being re-usable. Speak directly with an Attorney had lengthy residence in the This means that the derivative International demand for a fabric United States; if beneficiary has beneficiaries can pursue the mask with the higher filtration capa- no home to go to; undue delay application for adjustment of bilities of a particulate respirator then The Law Offi ces of SUSAN V. PEREZ by DHS or consular officer in status even if the dead primary triggered further development that has processing petition and visa; beneficiary of the petition is now resulted in the Virogard P2 mask offer the following services: and if beneficiary has strong no longer working with the that fully meets Australian Standard AS/NZS1716 for disposable respira- • Work Visas/Green Cards thru Employment family ties in the United States. petitioner/employer. tors. That Standard is roughly equiva- From these enumerated factors, lent, and in some elements more de- it is evident not all beneficiaries Pending or approved petitions manding, than other international • Family Visas will qualify for humanitarian for asylees, refugees, crime Standards such as the US N95. This reinstatement. victims, and victims of human new Australian mask still incorporates • Student, Trainee, Tourist, Investors, Visas trafficking. the Virogard active antimicrobial pro- The good news is there is an tection against Influenza virus – and • Reinstatement of Petition easier alternative to humanitar- For beneficiaries who do now Tuberculosis - and may thus be ian reinstatement. On October not fall under the immediate the most advanced fabric respirator Deportation Defense 29, 2009, President Obama relative category, they have anywhere. The P2 mask is single use. • signed a new law which allows to wait for their priority dates As yet there are no international Stan- dards that would recognize re-usability • International Adoption beneficiaries to continue to be to be current before they can in fabric facemasks. eligible for adjustment of status apply for adjustment of status. Additional information is available even when their qualifying rel- Oftentimes, by the time their at www.emrytrading.com, or www. • Appeals, Motions to Reopen/Reconsider ative has died. Under the new priority dates become current, virogard.com law, the petition does not have they have been out of status in • Battered/Abused Spouse • I-601 Waivers (Hardship) Moving In Dard- CBP Notifies Travelers of New Regulations for Atty. Susan V. Perez er’s Sphere: Cooked Poultry Meat and Eggs from Mexico • Consular Support in Manila SAN DIEGO— Effective immedi- vices (VS) import permit. Thoroughly "Se Habla Espanol" (Continued from page 4) ately, the regulations regarding bring- cooked eggs from Mexican states in journalism with emphasis in ing cooked poultry (such as chicken other than Sinaloa and Sonora must We also handle ALL PHILIPPINE cases and have an offi ce in Manila to advertising at San Diego State and turkey) meat, including deli-sliced now be accompanied by a VS import University. Both are students of service your needs there. poultry meat, and cooked, hard-boiled permit. CBP officers and agriculture Dr. Ofelia Dirige in Asian Stud- eggs into the U.S. from Mexico are specialists enforce hundreds of laws ies 460, “Contemporary Issues in *Susan Perez is a licensed attorney both in the State of California and changing. Officials are urging travelers at the border for other federal, state, Filipino American Communities.” to be aware of the new requirements, and local law enforcement agencies. the Philippines. She has eighteen (18) years of combined experience in SAVE THE DATE and to always declare all food items to Following other agency regulations, both jurisdictions in the areas of Immigration, Family, Appellate, Juvenile KCS WILL BE SPPONSOR- U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP is required to take action when ING A FREE FINANCIAL LIT- Dependency, Civil, Criminal, Labor, Contracts, Tax, and Business Law. She is officers when crossing the border. The encountering poultry meat and eggs: ERACY WORKSHOP ON THE United States Department of Agricul- importations presented without the also admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit of the Court of Appeals, and TOPIC, ture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health required certification will be seized or the District Courts of Southern California and Central District of California. “I WANT TO BE A Inspection Service (APHIS) informed refused entry. As a reminder, travel- BILLIONNAIRE” CBP that APHIS is implementing new ers are encouraged to declare all food ON May 5, WED, 6:00-8:00 PM Nagsasalita ng Tagalog asin Bicol. requirements for processed (includ- items to CBP officials. Failure to de- AT THE FILAM WELLNESS ing cooked) poultry meat and cooked, clare prohibited agricultural items can CENTER. TONY OLAES WILL By Appointment only from 9:00 to 5:30, Monday thru Friday. hard-boiled eggs brought by passengers result in civil penalties. Penalties for BE THE SPEAKER AND WIL- arriving from regions where APHIS personal importations of undeclared, LIE RACELIS. considers exotic Newcastle disease prohibited agricultural items, depend- *** San Diego Office: Manila Office: (END) to exist. Currently, Mexico is ing on the severity of the violation, can FOR RENT: KCS’s FilAm a country recognized by APHIS as be- run as high as $1,000; and up to more 625 Broadway, Suite 1015 Suite 2502-A East Tower Wellness Center is available for ing affected by END. According to the than $250,000 for commercial impor- workshops, celebrations of birth- San Diego CA 92101 Philippine Stock Exchange Centre new requirements, processed poultry tations. Any media questions can be days and anniversaries and meet- meat brought by passengers arriving directed to the National Center for Tel. No. (619) 819-8648 Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City ings from Monday to Friday AM, from Mexico must be accompanied by Import Export (NCIE) of the U.S. De- PM, and evenings based on avail- Fax No. (619) 923-9555 Tel. Nos.: (632) 687-2565 / 687-9851 government certification confirming partment of Agriculture, Animal Plant ability. Rent is $40/hr on week- Email: [email protected] Fax No.: (632) 687-2565 that the meat was cooked to a minimum Health Inspection Service, Veterinary days and $45/hr on weekends. Call internal temperature of 74 degrees Cel- Services (USDA APHIS VS) at (301) Visit our website: www.law-usimmigration.com (619) 477-3392 for information. sius, or a USDA APHIS Veterinary Ser- 734-3277. Page 6 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011 children Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. In the last decade, we have seen with pride something Gov’t banks on tech vs. illegal recruit- in the reverse. Many Filipino Math and Science teachers have ers, ill treatment of departing Pinoys come to the United States to teach in middle and high schools. by JEREMAIAH M. OPINIANO, mio Panganiban. cate, and visa, among others. In fact, over a hundred of them OFW Journalism Consortium | According to the former Chief Cañaberal blamed Baldoz’s came to teach in the Prince MANILA, 54/8/2011 -LABOR Justice’s newspaper column, her removal of the LAC’s validation George’s County School System. executives are banking on tech- daughter “willingly” applied for function to the rise of “offload- nology to curb illegal recruitment an exit clearance to the POEA. ing,” a situation wherein immigra- Then the economic and finan- and shabby treatment of departing But since POEA offices were tion officers prevent departing cial crisis occurred in the United Filipinos at the country’s major closed due to non-working holi- OFWs from leaving until docu- The Philippines’ PG and States. The real estate market airport terminals. days when she returned Decem- ments are authenticated by the caused by the mortgage debacle Beginning March 1, departing ber 28, 2007, she wasn’t able to POEA. reached crisis level as well. Since overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) secure an exit clearance. “There’s too much hanky-panky America’s PG should go first to any of three La- The Chief Justice admitted in going on,” Cañaberal said. In the outskirts of bor Assistance Center counters at his column that he brought the With the return of the valida- Manila, Philippines is a the country’s three major airports matter to then Labor Secretary and tion function to LAC, Canaberal street named PG or Pitong to validate their overseas employ- current Supreme Court Associate says that an OFW will be given a Gatang. A hit song was ment certificates (OECs). Justice Arturo Brion. He also com- minute to validate his or her docu- written about it years ago This process replaces the step plained of the “shabby treatment” ments using computers linked to and it was sung by a Fili- that allows OFWs to go directly his daughter, who is working for the POEA headquarters’ comput- pino cowboy singer named to terminal fee counters. OFWs a Fortune 500 company in New ers containing records. The OFW Fred Panopio. are exempt from paying a P750 Jersey, United States, allegedly is then given an exit clearance.

airport terminal fee required of received from LAC staff. The POEA also collects the OEC Facebook friend Lady departing passengers. Baldoz, receiving flak after the document, yet OFWs still do not A. Liza Julao uploaded it LAC chief Carlos Cañaberal publication of the former Chief pay any terminal fee. most recently. I listened to said the latter allowed OFWs to Justice’s column, prompted her to The real-time capture of depart- it again as I remember my sidestep the scrutiny of immigra- order the removal of the validation ing OFWs will hopefully lead barber humming it a few tion officers and for some to board function of POEA’s LACs. to more accurate statistics of the days back. (L-R): Kris Valderrama, David Valderrama, and Fred Panopio planes carrying spurious docu- Baldoz was appointed undersec- ones who were eventually de- ments. retary at the Department of Labor ployed to overseas jobs, Cañaberal The lyrics of the song pine democracy was restored real estate taxes fund the school Just recently, six females dis- and Employment, the POEA’s said. included the following: and a new Senate was elected systems, the latter became a guised as nuns were spotted by mother agency, and replaced by At the moment, there are three after Marcos’ dictatorial regime, problem. This has resulted in the airport officers of the Bureau of Jennifer Manalili, an aide of Chief LACs to station each of the three “Dito sa Pitong Gatang, sa tabi U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer need to layoff teachers including Immigration and were prevented Justice Panganiban. terminals of the Ninoy Aquino ng Umbuyan of Prince George’s, Maryland temporarily hired professionals from leaving. After Manalili’s term expired International Airport (NAIA). May mga kasaysayan akong hosted a luncheon in Congress like the Filipino teachers. According to Vice-President Je- in end-2010, she was replaced by Terminal 1’s LAC handles the nalalaman honoring Senator Raul S. Man- jomar Binay, who is also presiden- Carlos Cao last January. Cao is- most number of departing OFWs Ito ay hindi Tsismis, napag- glapus and U.S. Congressman Prince George’s County is tial adviser for OFW affairs, they sued a circular ordering the return with 3,500 to 5,000 daily since uusapan lang Steve Solarz in recognition of populated mostly by Black were tipped off by the red high- of the validation function to the foreign airports are in the said ter- Yo de le hi ho, walang labis, their respective roles in the fight Americans. The latter are behind heel shoes some of the “nuns” LAC. minal. Terminal 2’s LAC handles walang kulang” for Philippine freedom and de- compared to other ethnic groups were wearing. POEA Planning Branch chief 800 to 950 OFWs, while terminal mocracy in the United States . in Math and Science. President Recruiter Lito Soriano said that Mia Alvarez said the removal of 3’s LAC handles 400-500 OFWs, Translated in English, Obama who is Black proclaimed allowing OFWs to go directly to this function from the LAC saw Cañaberal said. “I love my own native land in his State of the Union Address terminal fee counters made illegal an increase in illegal recruitment He, however, notes that long “Here in Pitong Gatang, beside Philippines, my Philippines that the United States should recruiters and traffickers bolder, if cases –including those victims queues would not be solved by the Umbuyan To thee I give my heart “out-educate, out-innovate and not easier for their operations. spotted at airports and those return of the validation function to I know of several stories and hand out-build” the global competi- The requirement for departing OFWs facing labor-related cases the LAC. This is no rumor mongering, Philippines, my Philippines tion. OFWs to bypass the LAC began in host countries. The ten-person staff comple- just talking about it in March 2008 after then POEA Alvarez said that in the January- ment is not enough to validate the Yo de le hi ho, not more, not The trees that crown thy You need more good teachers Administrator Rosalinda Bal- to-September 2010, these cases documents of departing OFWs, less.” mountains grand, to out-educate. You need students doz issued a circular removing went up by 2.36 percent to 1,648 Cañaberal said. So expect prob- The seas that beat upon educated in Math and Science to the validation function from the compared to the 1,610 recorded lems associated with managing In the suburbs of Washington, thy strand produce greater innovation and LACs. for the same nine-month period in long lines of OFWs at the LACs, D.C. is a county named PG or Awake my heart to thy inventions. Infrastructure devel- Soriano attributes Baldoz’s 2009. especially in Terminal 1, he added. Prince George’s. A place where command, opment requires good engineers move to an incident in January 2, She added that Immigration and Still Cañaberal promised that the many Filipinos gathered and Philippines, my Philippines” who usually emanate from good 2008 when the POEA LAC staff LAC personnel complained also POEA will “tighten up” its work lived for some time so much so students in Math and Sciences. allegedly refused to give an exit of problems dealing with OFWs at airports to ensure that OFWs that the latter have become a I used to sing it as a young boy. clearance to Maria Theresa, the carrying fabricated documents departing carry only authenticated political and cultural influence Never did I realize that it was Educating the children is a PG vacationing daughter of former such as the OEC, the pre-depar- documents. -- OFW Journalism in the community. Within the patterned after the song, “Mary- (Parental and Governmental) Supreme Court Chief Justice Arte- ture orientation seminar certifi- Consortium area, are several PGs ala Pitong land, My Maryland”. The lyrics, obligation. Math and Science are Gatang where Filipinos converge of course, are different necessary tools in every child’s in barbershops, coffee shops, the full development. The teachers Philippine National Multi-Cul- “ I s e e t h e b l u s h u p o n t h y c h e e k , of these subjects assume the role tural Center, senior citizens’ hall Maryland! and the responsibilities of the PG and karaoke bars where relevant For thou wast ever bravely m (Parents and Government) as sur- issues are discussed and news eek, rogates in most hours of the day. heard. It is also the source of Maryland! the latest Pinoy jokes and funny But lo! There surges forth a Maryland’s PG (Prince stories. shriek, George’s) should not disregard From hill to hill, from creek to the importance of the Filipino No wonder that a lawyer and creek- teachers. It should find a way to banker in the Philippines named P o t o m a c c a l l s t o C h e s a p e a k e , retain them. David Valderrama who came to Maryland! My Maryland” Prince George’s several years My barber and friends in Pitong ago, was elected as the first There is another attachment Gatang (PG) call me “Sir Ben”; Filipino elected Member of a which made us proud during the Facebook friend Lady A. Liza State (Maryland) Assembly in last few years. During the Ameri- Julao calls me “Sir Benjamin”; mainland, U.S.A. In a district can occupation of the Philippines and here I am discussing issues where Black Americans are the and since the Kennedy years, we involving a seemingly royal majority (65%) and the Asians have seen and witnessed how place like Prince George’s (PG). are less than 5%, winning an American educators and Peace I feel KNIGHTED! elective position is indeed a feat. Corps volunteers went to the The tribute while credited to Philippines and taught Filipino Valderrama himself is really as much a tribute to the political acumen and involvement of the Filipino community and the Pi- S.A.T. TEST COMING UP? tong Gatangs where issues were SCHEDULE YOUR MATH/CALCULUS TUTORING ventilated and political strategies AT BONITA LIBRARY. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. were hatched. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. CALL 619.474.0588 ASK FOR OGIE CRUZ. No wonder that when Valder- NEW PATIENT rama retired, it was not difficult for somebody like her daugh- CLEANING ter, Kris Valderrama to take his place. Filipinos of the new generation this time joined that of the old to rally not only behind $40 her but her advocacies as well. WITH THIS COUPON (Regular $115) She is now on her second term. Includes full mouth exam, In the last campaign her jingle necessary x-ray & cleaning started with the following lyrics: This offer is for new patients without insurance.

“Valderrama, her advocacy Best for children, public safety Equality, good education But most of all, job generation”

The existence of Pitong Ga- tangs in Prince George’s and the deep involvement of Filipinos in Maryland politics are not the only emotional attachments between the Philippines and Maryland. The Tydings-McDuff- ie Law which granted Philippine political independence in 1946 was authored by Senator Millard Tydings of Maryland. The song “Philippines, My Philippines” is sung to the tune of “Maryland, My Maryland” although the lyrics were changed. When Philip- April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 Ang Taiwan Reality Programs ay Phil - Am Apple Store Robbery in Naghahanap ng Mga Manlalakbay Otay Ranch Mall para Tuklasin ang Kanilang Formosa Law 101 Chula Vista Police Department identified as Johnny Chenda (25 by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. | CHULA VISTA, 4/4/2011 -- On years), and the female passenger, Island sa Darating na Summer Member, State Bar of California & April 4, 2011 at about 6:43 AM, later identified as Melissa Ortiz Integrated Bar of the Philippines LOS ANGELES, CA. April mga media na nakakaabot sa Chula Vista Police officers re- (21 years), fled from the Acura 4, 2011. – Para sa mga taong maraming tao. Para sa kumple- Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- sponded to reports of gun shots at on foot after the collision. With masayahin at madalas maglak- tong impormasyon tungkol sa urnalusa.com the Apple store in the Otay Ranch the assistance of the San Di- bay sa iba’t-ibang bahagi ng paligsahan, mangyaring bisi- Town Center on Birch Road. ego County Sheriff’s ASTREA mundo , wala ng hihigit pa sa tahin ang http://taiwanroc100. When officers arrived, they spoke helicopter, a California High- Taiwan na mabibisita ngayong tw/100homestay_en to the Apple store manager and way Patrol K9 and a US Border summer . Sa pagdiriwang ng “Sa pagdiwang ng amin They Revoked My a plain clothes armed security Protection K9, Chula Vista police ika-100 taong anibersaryo ng g natatanging sentenaryo, nab- guard hired by the Apple store. officers located Chenda and Ortiz ROC (Taiwan), magkakaroon uo ang mga sari-saring nakakaa- They were inside the closed around 8:00 AM. They were hid- ang Taiwan Tourism Bureau liw at nakakakilig na programa Green Card! Apple store when two male sus- ing in the patio area of one of the ng dalawang bagong real- kabilang ang mga reality game file an F2A petition for him. Per verstaying out- pects forced open the front door residences near the intersection ity program para matikman at show at mga pagdiriwang para visa bulletin for April 2011, the and entered the business. One of of Morning Dew Court and Sand maisakatuparan ng mga adben- anyayahan ang ating mga inter- side the United waiting time is four years. Too the suspects produced a handgun Drive and were both taken into turista ang mga experiensiang nasyonal na kaibigang manla- States will cause long. But there is another option. O and fired at the guard. custody without incident. masaya at mga experiensiang lakbay na kilalanin ang pinak- His wife will be eligible to ap- serious problems for im- The guard returned fire and a Chenda was treated at a local may konting pagsubok. Ito ay amaigi sa mga destinasyong ply for naturalization next year. gun battle ensued outside of the hospital for minor injuries pos- ipapakita sa internasyonal TV panturista, mga kultural na ak- migrants. As we all know, Once she becomes a citizen, she store. The suspects ran to their sibly suffered during the colli- at sa mga social media. tibidad at mga nakakaakit na can file an immediate relative absence from the United vehicle outside the store. sion. He is now in the CVPD tanawin ng Taiwan” pahayag ni petition for him, which takes As both suspects entered their Jail, preliminary charges include Kaanib ang Discovery Com- Trust Lin, Direktor ng Taiwan States for one year of less than a year. In fact, his wife vehicle, a silver Acura two-door, commercial burglary, armed rob- munications, ang reality game Tourism Bureau, Los Angeles. more will revoke the im- can file an F2A petition now and witnesses saw it was occupied bery and conspiracy. Chenda is a na Fun Taiwan Challenge ay “Sa pamamagitan ng mga pro- migrant’s perma- by a female as well. The sus- San Diego resident. Ortiz did not binuo para maipalabas sa Inter- grama at mga pangyayaring ito, nent resident sta- pect (driver) drove away from claim injury and she is also in the national TLC cable network na inaasahan naming dagdagan the scene, but collided with a CVPD Jail. itatanghal ang mga nakakaaliw ang internasyonal na kamalayan tus, while absence light post and other fixed ob- Preliminary charges include at mapanghamon na mga palaro tungkol sa kultura, pamumuhay of more than six jects a short distance away from commercial burglary and con- na sasalihan ng labing dalawang at mga tao ng Taiwan.” the Apple store. It appears the spiracy. months will create (12) piniling contestant mula sa driver was struck by gunfire and The security guard (Jose Jime- iba’t-ibang bahagi ng mundo. the presumption of died during his attempt to flee nez) is a 58 year old retired law Ang punong layunin ng mga abandonment. But from the scene. He has not been enforcement officer who works manlalarong ito ay mapaalis positively identified at this time for Security Industry Specialists ang isa’t-isa para mapanalunan sometimes, espe- and an autopsy is scheduled for based in Culver City, ang malaking halagang premyo ROOM cially in the case of tomorrow. California. He did not report na NT$1,000,000. Para sa kum- The male passenger, later any injuries. new immigrants, pletong impormasyon tungkol sa paligsahan, mangyaring bisi- FOR RENT. staying abroad lon- tahin ang www.tlc-funtaiwan. ger than the time “Small and Neighborhood Business com Quiet Area of Protection Act” Passes Governance and allowed becomes Ang ikalawang reality pro- necessary to take Finance Committee (6-3) gram na International Youth National City. care of personal or Week – Centennial Homestay, - Senator Vargas’ SB 469 stores that measure more than na iho-host ng Cultural Affairs No business matters. aims to measure impact of 90,000 square feet in size and Council ng Taiwan, ay pipili ng dedicate more than 10 percent 250 taong mahilig maglakbay Take the case of Basil- superstores on surrounding of their floor space to grocery sa bong mundo na manggagal- Smoking. then convert it into an immediate io. After years of waiting for his communities - sales, before one can be built ing sa 100 magkakaibang bansa relative petition once she natu- immigrant visa, he was finally in a local jurisdiction. The bill para sumali sa mga aktibidad ralizes. No Drugs. able to immigrate to the United SACRAMENTO, CA (April will require the applicant of na purong katutubo ng Taiwan States with his wife and chil- 6, 2011) – State Senator Juan the superstore to pay for the at isasagawa sa iba’t-ibang lu- About Atty Rogelio Kara- dren. Unfortunately, he came at Vargas’ (D-40) Senate Bill 469, study, resulting in no additional palop ng isla. Kinakailangang CALL gdag, Jr. a very bad time because the U.S. the “Small Business and Neigh- financial expense to the local i-post, baguhin at i-blog ng economy was down. He could borhood Business Protection government that will review the mga manlalaro ang kanilang Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , Jr. is 619.746.3416 not compete with experienced Act” passed today (6-3) out study. pang araw-araw na karanasan licensed to practice law in both applicants for the very few job of the Senate Governance and The bill is modeled after the kaugnay sa kanilang pagla- California and the Philippines. openings available. Frustrated Finance Committee at the State City of San Diego’s Ordinance lakbay sa pamamagitan ng He practices immigration law and bored by his failure to obtain Capitol. to Protect Small and Neigh- in San Diego and has continu- gainful employment, Basilio de- “Today, we are one step borhood Businesses, which ously been a trial and appellate cided to return to the Philippines. closer to shedding light on the was supported by a coalition attorney in the Philippines since His wife and children were left economic abuse imposed on of small business, labor lead- 1989. He travels between San behind. The trip was supposed neighborhoods when supercen- ers and environmentalists. The Diego and Manila. to be short, just to get rid of bad ters move in, kill small busi- policy would allow the public luck (“magpapagpag ng malas”). nesses and reap public servic- to learn about the potential im- His office address is located at But good luck quickly embraced es,” stated Senator Juan Vargas pacts of the Superstore on other 10717 Camino Ruiz, Suite 131, Basilio when he arrived in the (D – San Diego). “SB 469 will retail options in the area, as San Diego, CA 92126. He also Philippines. There was an open- give our local leaders the tools well effects on housing, parks, has an office in the Philippines $50 ing in his old job as a merchant they need to protect our com- traffic and other impacts. marine. The contract was only at 1240 Apacible Street, Paco, munities.” Manila, Philippines 1007, with for six months, and Basilio SB 469 will require develop- thought that there would be no telephone numbers (632)522- ers of superstores to submit an 1199 and (632)526-0326. Please problem making it back on time economic impact report that Vargas represents the 40th call (858)348-7475/(858)536- to the United States. examines the effects a proposed California State Senate District 4292 or email him at rkara- But after nearly six months superstore will have on the which includes the southern [email protected]. He on board, his employer asked surrounding community’s small portion of San Diego County, speaks Tagalog fluently. Articles Basilio to extend his contract and neighborhood businesses, portions of Riverside County, written in this column are not le- because they could not yet find jobs, property values, public all of Imperial County and gal advice but are hypotheticals a replacement for him. Encour- services, tax revenues, traf- California’s entire US/Mexico intended as general, non-specific aged by the pay increase, Basilio fic, and Main Street business border. Vargas represented the legal information. Readers must abandoned all thoughts about his districts. 79th California State Assembly Survive A seek legal consultation before U.S. immigrant status. After all, The bill will ensure the public District from 2000 – 2006 and taking any legal steps. Critical Illness he told himself, he wouldn’t be has comprehensive informa- served on the San Diego City Without a earning as much even if he found tion about the impact of super- Council from 1993 – 2000. employment in the United States. Financial Crisis After more than a year, Basilio returned from his maritime de- ployment. He now wants to go to A critical illness can mean lost income, unreimbursed the United States but could not because his green card was al- medical expenses, caregiver costs—extra stress at a time ready revoked. He is thinking of when you can least afford it. American General Life and applying for a returning resident visa but he is reluctant because Accident Insurance Company (AGLA) has critical illness he actually plans on going on board again to work for another coverage that supplements your existing two years or so, at which time he health insurance so you can focus on important is already ripe for retirement. things—like getting well. The law indeed gives Basilio the option of applying for a returning resident visa. It seems that he is qualified since his rea- AGLA, the critical difference when it son for not returning to the U.S. on time was for reasons which comes to your peace of mind. are somewhat beyond his con- GenGen Silverio, Silverio Agent trol. However, because Basilio 619.851.9547 Agent once again wants to travel and #0G86915 work outside of the United 2650 Camino del Rio N, # 205 States, he will need to do some- Tess de la Pena, Agent thing more upon his readmission San Diego, CA619.565.4633 92018 to the United States, such as ap- Phone: 619.851.9547#0G48375 plying for a re-entry permit. CA License # 0G86915

Since Basilio plans to be away for some more time, and since he has not accumulated any residence yet, it would be better The underwriting risks, financial and contractual obligations and support functions to just let his wife file another associated with products issued by American General Life and Accident Insurance petition for him. Since his wife Company (AGLA) are its responsibility. American International Group does not underwrite any insurance policy referenced herein. AGLA does not solicit is still an immigrant, she can business in the states of New York and Wyoming.

© 2009 All rights reserved. Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011 them twice balimbing? First they years ago, Americans also colo- were loyal to Marcos. Then they nized the Philippines and have As the revolted against him. Now, are butchered a reported 600,000 Laughing Matter they loyal again? Filipinos. Oh! Boy! What would Tita The amnesia of the Filipinos Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Bamboos Sway Cory say? does not include and they are always reminded of the tyranny of by Rudy D. Liporada WOULD CORY CASTIGATE Spain but do not understand that Read Rudy Liporada’s previous articles by visiting our website HER SON FOR HAVING to delve into this is to forget what at www.asianjournalusa.com AMNESIA ABOUT WHO WAS transpired next after the Katipu- Two Kinds Of People THE ARCH ENEMY OF HIS nan had been subdued. FATHER? That Noynoy, of all “Somebody has said there are The minister was preoc- past presidents after Marcos, it is IF THE FILIPINOS DO SUF- only two kinds of people in the cupied with thoughts of how he he who will allow this? FER FROM AMNESIA, WHAT world. was going to ask the congre- What will Tita Cory Say? Or will Noynoy be the recon- COULD BE CAUSING IT? Is gation to come up with more ciling son who would forgive it in their diet? Or is it in the There are those who wake up money than they were expect- everything for the sake of… distortion of historical facts that in the morning and say, “Good ing for repairs to the church of…what? Will he reconcile are injected into the brains of the morning, Lord, and there are building. Therefore, he was with the Marcos clan forgetting people with skillful machinations those who wake up in the annoyed to find that the regular that EDSA I ever happened, on the mass media? Or is it the morning and say, “Good Lord, organist was sick and a sub- that during the Marcos rule his simple “don’t care” attitude? it’s morning.” stitute had been brought in at father was illegally imprisoned But going back to Tita Cory, the last minute. The substitute together with a reported 70,000 what will she really say? *** wanted to know what to play. others where numbers were also Maybe on the personal level, it People want the front of the tortured or have disappeared? will be hard for her to accept that bus, the back of the church, and “Here’s a copy of the Oh! Boy! What would Tita the suspected assassin of her hus- the center of attention. service,” he said impatiently. Cory say? band be forgiven and be buried “But you’ll have to think of And what will Imelda Marcos on the sacred grounds. On a class *** something to play after I make say? level, however, Cory might be the announcement about the okay with the resolution to have Sunday after church, a finances.” OF COURSE, IMELDA WILL Marcos buried at the Libingan ng Mom asked her very young BE HAPPY. The Marcoses are mga Bayani. After all, the Aqui- daughter what the lesson was During the service, the now back, entrenched in the nos and Marcoses belong to the about. minister paused and said, political bulwarks of the govern- same landlord class. History has “Brothers and Sisters, we are in Vice President Jejomar Binay and Sorsogon First District Represen- ment. Pretty soon, the alleged proven that those in the landed The daughter answered, great difficulty; the roof re- tative Salvador Escudero III. Photo by BICOLTODAY.com MANILA, billions the Marcoses amassed elite can transfer allegiances Philippines – The Samahan ng mga Ex-detainees Laban sa Detensyon “Don’t be scared, you’ll get pairs cost twice as much as we would be legally withdrawn from depending of exigencies of the your quilt.” expected and we need $4,000 at Aresto (SELDA), an organization of former political prisoners, many where ever they are deposited situation. of them victims during Martial Law, today decried a resolution be- more. Any of you who can or hidden. If economic power But whatever Tita Cory would Needless to say, the Mom pledge $100 or more, please ing circulated in the House of Representatives appealing to President begets politically power, the say, it is academic really. Noynoy Aquino for former Pres. Ferdinand Marcos to be buried at the was perplexed.. Later in the stand up.” Libingan ng mga Bayani. Marcoses must now be using part day, the pastor stopped by for SELDA secretary general Fr. Dionito Cabillas said that the resolu- of what they have hoarded to be IT IS ON HER SON’S, NI- tea and the Mom asked him At that moment, the substi- tion, led by Sorsogon Representative Salvador Escudero and signed by able to exert the influence that NOY AQUINO, SHOULDERS what that morning’s Sunday tute organist played “The Star 190 House members on Monday night, was an affront to the Filipino they have clearly now have in the NOW no matter how he tries to school lesson was about. Spangled Banner.” people and the thousands of victims of the Marcoses. - BicolToday.com Philippine political arena. They eliminate himself from the situ- are back. No question about it. ation and let his vice-president He said “Be not afraid, thy And that is how the substi- Yes, Imelda will be happy in study the matter. If Ninoy was comforter is coming.” tute became the regular organ- AS THE BAMBOOS SWAY charged. spite of Dovie Beams and the al- resolute, he would have just by Rudy D. Liporada | SAN DI- ist! EGO, 4/8/2011 -- When Angelo Question: Would one not con- *** *** Reyes was buried at the Libin- sider the fact that EDSA I chased The Marcoses are now back, entrenched in the gan ng mga Bayani, Ferdinand the Marcoses, scampering out political bulwarks of the government. Pretty soon, “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., ag- of Malacanang, to be a dishon- the alleged billions the Marcoses amassed would be Hunt for tyrant’s millions leads gressively renewed his question: orable discharge of the former So why can’t his father, the late president? legally withdrawn from where ever they are depos- to former model’s home Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. be buried ited or hidden. (Continued from page 1) at the Libingan ng mga Bayani? Oh! Boy! And what would Tita would examine the mate- (Like asking: Hey, if a suspected Cory say? leged Aussie Evelyn Heyse lover trashed the resolution of the sen- thief could be buried there, why President Noynoy Aquino had of Marcos with who he is alleged ate from the get go. He must be rial: “Our mandate is to not my father?) tasked Vice-President Jejomar to have a daughter, Annalisa forgetting – there is your amnesia pursue the money Marcos Now, Bongbong is in glee as Binay to study the proposed buri- Josefa, and he is alleged to have again – that he is now the presi- a resolution had been signed by al. It should be noted that before stole, wherever it may given millions to. dent of the Republic of the Phil- lead us.” 193 members of the House of Binay entered politics in 1986, Oh! Boy! What would Tita ippines. Question: is he president Representatives urging President Binay gave free legal services to Cory say? of the people who he promised The Sun-Herald has Benigno Aquino III to have the victims of military abuses during Bongbong says that the burial to lead ‘Sa Daang Matuwid’ or is obtained a series of Swiss former president be buried in the the Marcos regime. But what if of his father at the Libingan ng he president of those who would court judgements which heroes’ sacred burial grounds. Binay’s study goes for the green mga Bayani would be a closure gain from what Marcos wants? detail the 18-year search Bongbong thanked Representa- light? Will Noynoy forget that on the issue. tive Salvador Escudero III for the number one suspect in the for billions of dollars Yes, maybe. But other issues Question: Does Ninoy even Dean Fleming and Analisa “going around collecting these assassination of his father, Be- will prevail. have the spine of his father? Marcos salted away be- signatures…” nigno Aquino, Jr., is the former Hegyesi after a win at the races. This will prove that 25 years What will Tita Cory’s answer to fore he was deposed in Photo: Anthony Johnson Escudero said that the former president? Will he allow that the after Marcos had been deposed, that? 1986. president satisfies all the require- mass of people who participated the Filipinos will again suffer a ments to be buried at the Lib- in the EDSA uprising be insulted Buried deep in a maze ciary” of one of his secret mass amnesia with the distortion And what would the late Be- of documents is a refer- ingan ng mga Bayani. Marcos, by giving honor to the president of history where once dubbed nigno Aquino, Jr. ask and say? accounts. Sr. was a soldier, a hero, and a they have deposed? Will he allow as tyrant, Marcos will be hailed Would he rise from the dead, ence to a mysterious former president. Those allowed those buried as true heroes at the as hero by being buried at the wondering why his arch nemesis Sydney link. The docu- to be buried at the Libingan ng sacred place to rise from the dead It was called Azio Foun- Libingan ng mga Bayani (unless be buried at the Libingan ng mga ments show that, in 1971, dation. mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery) in protest? Filipinos also have forgotten the Bayani while he was buried only are military personnel who died OR IS NOYNOY USING soon after Ms Hegyesi Australian company searches meaning of BAYANI). in a lowly Memorial Park? Is had a baby daughter, revealed Ms Hegyesi had set up in line of duty or were honorably BINAY TO WASH HIS HANDS This will also give credence to Benigno Aquino not considered a discharged, Filipino veterans, OFF THE UNPOPULAR DECI- then president Marcos Austraphil just one year earlier the claim that Filipinos always hero for he said that “the Fili- on October 14, 1970. She was former presidents, govern- SION THAT FAVORABLE TO suffer amnesia like in the case pinos are worth dying for” and signed papers that made ment dignitaries, statesmen and THE MARCOSES? 23 years old and three months of the barbarity of the Japanese assassinated? Did he die in vain? Ms Hegyesi’s company, pregnant at the time. national artists. He did not site Oh! Boy! What would Tita during WWII where they now Maybe Filipinos who have am- the other elements of the require- Cory say? Austraphil Pty Ltd, the look up to the Japanese. Not nesia are not worth dying for? “sole and only benefi- ments that said that as long as Senator Ponce Enrile and to mention that over a hundred (Continued on page 9) the soldier or individual must not Gregorio Honasan do not oppose have been dishonorably dis- the resolution. Does this make April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 What parts of the condo am I responsible for according to my condo association’s bylaws? Insurance How much would it cost to re- place or repair my condo? How much are all of my personal AUTO. HOME. LIFE. Matters items worth? Do I have especially valuable by Jerry Salcedo items in my condo, such as jewelry, Read Jerry Salcedo’s Insurance Matters series by bookmarking antiques, fine art or collectibles? the link www.asianjournalusa.com/insurancematters Do I run a business out of my home or often work from home?

You should also think about li- Why Condo Owners ability coverage. Unfortunately, we live in a lawsuit-happy society today. So, if a visitor falls down INSURANCENeed MATTERS By Insuranceparticular condominium. In many your stairs and breaks his leg or Jerry Salcedo, Asian Journal San cases, the homeowner is respon- slips on some water in the kitchen Diego | SAN DIEGO, 4/8/2011 sible for everything from the studs and throws out her back, they -- If you own a condominium, out. This would include the dry- may ask you to pay for medical you may think you don’t need wall if damaged by a leaking water expenses, lawsuit costs and other insurance protection. Think again. pipe and any damage the water compensation awards. That’s why Although your condominium as- caused to flooring , such as car- it’s so important to make sure your sociation offers a “master” insur- pet, tile or wood. If your kitchen insurance policy includes liability ance policy that covers the building caught fire and destroyed your protection. and commonly owned property, cabinets, you would be responsible this insurance probably does not for repairing or replacing the dam- Don’t skimp protect your upgrades, kitchen age, if uninsured. It’s important cabinets, ceiling fans, furnishings to do your homework and find out Whatever you do, don’t assume and other belongings. That means exactly what is and is not covered that your condo association has you if a burglar breaks into your condo, so you can make sure your personal covered. This assumption could a fire causes smoke damage to in- policy covers the rest. cost you thousands of dollars in the BUNDLE terior walls of your unit or a visitor long run. Do some research and UP falls and hurts himself inside your What kind of coverage do you find out exactly what kind of pro- TO home, you will not be covered by need? tection your association’s insurance your condominium’s general insur- policy provides. You’ll probably & SAVE ance policy. This is exactly why The type of coverage you need discover that it’s not nearly enough 25% you need your own condo owner’s greatly depends on your unique When things work together, they just work better. Bundling your auto, to protect your personal property policy. This personal coverage situation. However, you’ll definite- and belongings. An expert insur- home and life insurance with Nationwide could save you up to 25%. could protect you in the event of ly want to protect yourself against ance agent can help you determine theft, damage and personal liability theft, damage and personal liability Make your policies sing. Ask us how. exactly what kind of coverage you situations. incidents. Depending on where you need. He may be able to offer you Jerry Salcedo - Lic 0D86120 live, you may also need flood insur- special discounts if your condo has Jerry Salcedo Agency Every condo is different ance or other special coverage. smoke detectors and central station 162 S Rancho Santa Fe Ste E100 burglar and fire alarms. You could Encinitas, CA 92024 Before you purchase condo insur- A professional insurance agent also save by purchasing a home and Phone: (877) 260-7104 ance, you should find out exactly can help you figure out exactly auto insurance package through the E-mail: [email protected] what is covered by your condo- what kind of coverage you need. same insurer. For a free consulta- minium association’s master policy. You may want to ask yourself the tive review of your current insur- Generally, these policies cover only following questions as you decide Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affi liated Companies. Columbus, OH. Subject to underwriting ance needs, please contact Jerry guidelines, review, and approval. Nationwide, the Nationwide Framemark, and On Your Side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual the structure of the building, but it on the details of your insurance Salcedo, Nationwide Insurance Insurance Company. Savings compared to standalone price of each policy, based on new customer data from May 2010. Availability and varies depending on your state and discounts vary by state and other factors. ADP-7403 (11/10) policy: Agency at 877-260-7104.

francs – about $1.8 million in Bank records disappeared after Investment Corporation. instructions, there were regular It is not clear how she came Hunt leads to today’s money. Swiss court this point. In August 1973 she set up transfers of money which to be connected with Marcos in documents show that, on Court papers show that Lima Investments, which obviously went to Evelin 1970. But something happened former... November 12, 1971, Marcos Marcos siphoned $US23 had Austraphil as a major Hegyesi,” the court concluded. that prompted the president to signed documents making million ($169 million in today’s shareholder. Annual reports “The same Vibur assign one of his secret Swiss (Continued from page 8) money) from show Finanz AG lent Lima Foundation account paid bank accounts to her new In February 1971 Austraphil Japan’s war $100,000 ($800,000 in today’s some administrative costs and company, Austraphil. bought a five-bedroom mansion reparations money) as an unsecured payments in Australian dollars While her mother eschewed in Sydney’s most expensive into Charis. loan. Lima invested in a West to the SKA bank subsidiary parties, daughter Analisa is area, Wyuna Road, Point Piper, There is no Australian cattle property Finanz AG,” the court found. described by social writers for $210,000 (about $1.8 suggestion called Drysdale River Station. The former model lived for as “exotic”, “vivacious” and million in today’s money). Ms Hegyesi Court documents show more than 30 years on the “flamboyant”, with a super- Land title papers and annual would have that, between 1982 and 1985, ritziest peninsula in Sydney. curvy body. reports show Austraphil had been aware Marcos’s Vibur Foundation She made millions from She and her partner bought a loan of $250,000 (about $2 of these sent several transfers totalling property deals but managed to a $4.5 million four-bedroom million in today’s money) from transactions. $US200,000 ($700,000 in keep a low profile among the waterfront mansion on the end a Swiss firm called Finanz AG She paid off today’s money) to Credit Suisse eastern suburbs social set. of Darling Point and last year of Zurich. Finanz AG was a the loan to Hong Kong marked “Vienna/ She made many trips back they had a baby girl, Tahni. subsidiary of the Swiss SKA buy the Point Sydney”. to southern Germany, where Ms Hegyesi was not at her Bank, now called Credit Suisse. Piper mansion The court documents she was born. She had come apartment last week and did This was the main bank used in 1976, maintain: “This money was to Australia in the late 1940s not return messages and letters by Marcos as the front for his transferring obviously destined for Evelin when she was just two years forwarded by friends and Swiss secret accounts. ownership Hegyesi in Sydney and Anita old with her Hungarian-born colleagues. xxx Marcos had many of his to her own Langheinz in Vienna.” parents, Theresa and Anton. secret accounts at SKA, name. She The court documents also said including “foundations” sold the that in 1982 there were several Reach the lucrative dubbed Azio, Charis, Avertina, mansion in payments from Marcos’s Vibur Vibur and Valamo. 1999 for Foundation to an account at the Asian Pacific Islander Market by The court investigation, $6.2 million, Bank of NSW (now known as advertising in the Asian Journal! which was heard at Die moving to a Westpac). Bezirksanwaltschaft, Zurich, waterfront “As shown in the ongoing Call (619) 474-0588 found millions of dollars apartment she came from illegal sources. It bought for revealed Finanz AG Zurich Austraphil the sole beneficiary $1.48 million. was frequently used by Marcos of his Azio Foundation. Australian listings show to distribute money from his That lasted a year until Ms Hegyesi set up several personal accounts so it could December 4, 1972, when companies over the following not be traced. Marcos changed the Azio years. Marcos set up Azio on June beneficiary to another of his In April 1972 she set up 21, 1971, with 100,000 Swiss foundations called Charis. Australasia Trading and Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011 and bribes from those seeking his favors. He had a lion share of Cebu Pacifi c Complicated the “tong” (bribe) collection from ABC News features Phl’s market vendors and jeepney driv- to expand ers. But their wealth and high sta- Center for Pop Music Affairs tus were not enough to make his workforce wife happy. She longed for a nor- by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. mal and peaceful life. And when (Continued from page 1) by 2000 in 4 she caught Monte with one of his “has cornered the market on Read the series Complicated Affairs by Sim Silverio by book- many mistresses, she packed her lounge singing” and viewed marking the link www.asianjournalusa.com/complicatedaffairs bags and brought her children the country as “the world’s years to the United States where she leading supplier of lounge worked as a nurse years before. singers; performers are al- (Continued from page 1) COMPLICATED AFFAIRS most always Filipinos in the Monte was forced to turn over Gokongwei added that the his post to his brother, using the hotel entertainment of different countries.” airline’s main focus in the next same techniques their father had few years will be in rapidly perfected. Monte joined his fam- Nightline mentioned that ily in the U.S. and worked as a it is no surprise since ev- growing its international pres- Last Chance ence, particularly in creating postman. erywhere in the Philippines Sarah Geronimo Chapter 12 and opened the doors to some “Pare, how could you give up whether outside stores, in better linkages between the wild albeit shady adventures and the mayor’s post for that of a mail restaurants, at karaoke bars, the stage. A team of experts fast-growing North Asian Danny did not recognize the misadventures. They had become carrier?” Danny asked. or even coaches markets of Korea, Japan and voice at the other end of the line. so close but had parted ways a “A mail carrier’s income in during them on Greater China, and the various “Hello?” he asked again after few years later. Danny was still the U.S. is much higher than the campaign the hot- resorts and tourist destinations picking up the phone. in touch with Mandy and Bobby, money I will make as a public of- rallies test dance in the Philippines. “I know what you did and I who lived in San Diego, Califor- fi cial in the Philippines, includ- someone moves Gokongwei said the airline know where you live,” the mys- nia where he also migrated. Val ing those from illegal sources, “ expects to carry up to 12 mil- terious voice said again. had a drug overdose and passed is always and eval- Monte explained. singing. uate their lion passengers this year, of “Who’s this?” Danny asked. away in his twenties. It was Mon- “So why are you here?” Danny which 10 million would be He was at the brink of panicking. te who got strayed from them. On top of perfor- asked. this, Night- mances. using the Ninoy Aquino In- He didn’t know the person and The last time they met was when “I joined a Filipino golf tour,” line added Because ternational Airport (NAIA 3) he sounded like he was about to Monte was a mayor of his home- Monte replied. “Every year, a terminal 3. bring him trouble. Right away, he town in Batangas. Jimbo the son group organized a tour of Filipi- that there is a company with of these, it’s no wonder the 20 branches and affi liates that Center for Pop is so success- At the rate of its growth, got paranoid. He had done a lot of a pimp and a prostitute who nos who would like to play golf in Gokongwei said Cebu Pacifi c’s of questionable things in the past was their group’s muscle, even the Philippines. I have been asked trains Filipinos in voice and ful.” stage performance and where Other products of the Center next 50 millionth passenger is and was afraid one of them might worked as Monte’s bodyguard. to join before but I didn’t have the due in four years’ time. have posed a problem. He was “Where are you?” Danny asked time. Now that I’ve retired, I de- one, among so many, of Cen- for Pop include Sarah Geroni- not sure whether he had commit- again. ter for Pop’s products and the mo, Nina, Nyoy Volante, King, The airline took delivery of cided to give it a try.” three Airbus 320s in the past ted illegal deeds or harmed other Years before, he found out “So, how was it?” most internationally-celebrated Rachelle Ann Go, Eric Santos, people. Monte was no longer a mayor. singer to date, Charice Pem- Jonalyn Viray, Joshua Dionisio, three months, will take delivery “It’s been good so far.” of fi ve more this year, and will “Who’s this?” His brother had taken his place “How come you didn’t get hold pengco, studied her craft. Sandara Park, Rhap Salazar, Just when Danny was about and Danny was told Monte had of us? Mandy and Bobby were “For many aspiring singers, and many more. get 16 more from 2012 to 2014. to break down, the person at the migrated with his family to the with me in San Diego. They are it all starts here,” stated ABC For full details of the ABC By the end of 2011, CEB other end laughed. Right away, United States. still there while I’ve lived here for news correspondent Clarissa News Nightline episode en- will be operating a fl eet of 37 Danny recognized the laughter. “I’ve been living in New York,” many years now.” Ward in the account of her visit titled “The Lounge Singers”, aircraft — with an average age “Put’ng ‘na, Monte (Son of a Monte said. “And I’ve just retired “I didn’t have the opportunity to to the Center for Pop Head Of- you may look up the video on of less than 2.5 years. bitch Monte),” Danny screamed. as postman.” hook up with you again. Besides, fi ce. “They learn how to work YouTube. Gokongwei said CEB’s The laughter continued. When “What?” Danny was surprised. I was worried you might look their vocal cords and work transfer to NAIA Terminal 3 in it ended the man said: “You must Monte explained he was doing down at me once you fi nd I was 2008 provided the space, con- have committed a lot of mischief. alright as a town mayor. He in- just a mere postman.” ies. You know, the lack of disci- you.” venience, and opportunity for I could sense you were worried herited the job from his father, the “But you just explained that you Cebu Pacifi c’s to really grow for a while.” former mayor and a landowner. pline and the prevalence of temp- Danny just smiled. are better off than being a town tations here.” Despite their closeness before and serve its passengers. “Walang hiya ka (You shame- Since his father knew the tricks of mayor.” “We look forward to work- less), where are you?” Danny’s the trade and had built a patron- “Yeah, you made the right as young men, the two realized “That’s true, especially now that choice.” things were different now. They ing with the government in worried voice got excited. client relationship with his con- I have retired and am enjoying a continuing to grow within and stituents, it was easy for Monte to THE FOLLOWING DAY, could not rekindle the same fi re in substantial pension.” MONTE VISITED DANNY AT their friendship when they were improving upon NAIA T3, the MONTE WAS HIS CLOSE win the position despite his aver- “How are your children?” only airport terminal that can FRIEND when they were stu- age educational attainment. His THE LATTER’S OFF-TRACK carefree teenagers and had their “They’re alright. They’ve fi n- BETTING lounge in a hotel in whole future ahead of them. Af- accommodate CEB’s rapid dents at the San Juan de Letran, father taught him how to cheat in ished college and have good jobs. expansion,” he said. an exclusive private school in the elections and collected favors Ermita, Manila. ter two bottles of beer, Monte said They are now on their own with Monte, who had gained weight goodbye. The airline fl ies more than Manila. They spent the summer from those he had helped engage their families. If we stayed here, of 1969 barnstorming the teenage in corrupt practices in dealing and was balding, was impressed “Pare, maaga pa (Friend, it’s 260 fl ights daily to 16 inter- I doubt if they could avail of the with his friend. still early),” Danny told Monte. national destinations and 33 party scene, called “jam sessions” with the government. Though opportunities they had in the U.S., then, together with their other the town mayor’s salary was just “You look the same when we “I go to bed early,” Monte domestic destinations from its even if they were a mayor’s chil- were teenagers,” he told him. smiled. “You know, matanda na four operational hubs in Ma- friends and classmates, Val and minimal, Monte made a lot of dren. They might get involved in “Maybe the girls still go after nila, Cebu, Clark and Davao. Mandy. Two boys from Quiapo, money through the kickbacks he drugs and fail to fi nish their stud- (Continued on page 17) Bobby and Jimbo, joined them got from government contracts

Sa DIRECTV, lagi kang steady!

Anderson Cooper 360 GMA Pinoy TV

Buhawi Jack, TFC Ang aming pinakasulit na PiNoY and eNGLiSh package, may LiBReNG hD NA!^ All for under $45 a month!

Bukod pa sa pinananabikang saya, meron pang: • ChoiCe of 3 Filipino packages and access up to 10 Pinoy channels available

• LiBReNG installation in up to 4 rooms (Applicable use tax adjustment may apply on the retail value of the installation)

® ® ® • LiBReNG HBO , STARZ , SHOWTIME® and CINEMAX for 3 months

• LiBReNG HD DVR Receiver upgrade (Additional fees required) Plus, no equipment to buy! No start-up costs!

PiNoYDiReCTTM + PReFeRReD ChoiCeTM $ and more... .98 plus over 125 english Channels /month plus tax for 12 † months (after rebate) †Price includes PINOYDIRECT and PREFERRED CHOICE™ packages.^^ PREFERRED CHOICE package along with an international a la carte service required. All offers require 2 year agreement.** Free HD requires Auto Bill Pay.^ Offers end 7/20/11. 44 Credit card required (except in MA & PA). New approved customers only (lease required). $19.95 Handling & Delivery fee may apply.

Mga bagong ka-steady! Tawag at mag-switch na sa DiReCTV! 1-866-875-8749

^^BILL CREDIT/PROGRAMMING OFFER: IF BY THE END OF PROMOTIONAL PRICE PERIOD(S) CUSTOMER DOES NOT CONTACT DIRECTV TO CHANGE SERVICE THEN ALL SERVICES WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONTINUE AT THE THEN-PREVAILING RATES. Free HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME and Cinemax for 3 months, a value of $135. LIMIT ONE PROGRAMMING OFFER PER ACCOUNT. Featured package names and prices: PREFERRED CHOICE $39.99/mo. Price includes a $15 bill credit for 12 months after rebate, plus an additional $5 with online rebate and consent to email alerts (for the CHOICE package $26 bill credit for 12 months after rebate, plus an additional $5 with online rebate and consent to email alerts). Upon DIRECTV System activation, customer will receive rebate redemption instructions (included in customer’s first DIRECTV bill, a separate mailing, or, in the state of New York, from retailer) and must comply with the terms of the instructions. In order to receive $20 monthly credits (for CHOICE package $31 monthly bill credits), customer must submit rebate online (valid email address required) and consent to email alerts prior to rebate redemption. Rebate begins up to 8 weeks after receipt of rebate submission online or by phone. Duration of promotional price varies based on redemption date. ^FREE HD OFFER: Includes access to HD channels associated with your programming package. To be eligible for Free HD you must activate and maintain any qualifying international service bundle, which shall include the PREFERRED CHOICE programming package and enroll in Auto Bill Pay. Also requires at least one (1) HD Receiver and activation of HD Access. Account must be in “good standing” as determined by DIRECTV in its sole discretion to remain eligible for all offers. In certain markets, programming/pricing may vary. **2-YR. LEASE AGREEMENT: EARLY CANCELLATION WILL RESULT IN A FEE OF $20/MONTH FOR EACH REMAINING MONTH. Must maintain 24 consecutive months of your DIRECTV programming package. DVR Service $7/mo. required for DVR and HD DVR lease. HD Access fee $10/mo. required for HD Receiver and HD DVR. No lease fee for only 1 receiver. Lease fee for first 2 receivers $6/mo.; additional receiver leases $6/mo. ea. NON-ACTIVATION CHARGE OF $150 PER RECEIVER MAY APPLY. ALL EQUIPMENT IS LEASED AND MUST BE RETURNED TO DIRECTV UPON CANCELLATION, OR UNRETURNED EQUIPMENT FEES APPLY. VISIT directv.com OR CALL 1-800-DIRECTV FOR DETAILS. Advanced receiver instant rebate requires activation of the CHOICE XTRA Package or above; MÁS ULTRA or above (for DVR Receiver, OPTIMO MÁS Package or above); Jadeworld; or any qualifying international service bundle, which shall include the PREFERRED CHOICE programming package (valued at $39.99/mo.). Second advanced receiver offer requires activation of an HD DVR as the first free receiver upgrade and subscription to Whole-Home DVR Service ($3/mo.). Additional advanced receiver upgrades available for a charge. INSTALLATION: Standard professional installation only. Custom installation extra. *Based on 24/7 HD channels. To access DIRECTV HD programming, HD Access fee ($10/mo.), a DIRECTV HD Receiver, a DIRECTV Slimline dish, and HD television equipment are required. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change at any time. Pricing residential. Taxes not included. Receipt of DIRECTV programming subject to DIRECTV Customer Agreement; available at directv.com/legal and in first bill. ©2011 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, PREFERRED CHOICE, CHOICE, and all International service marks are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Spiritual Life

only son of the widow of Naim here my brother would not is the strategic and theological have died.” Lower Your place of this event. St. John situated this event at the final No matter how miraculous Balintataw journey of Jesus to Judea and the raising of Lazarus is, it is Nets Jerusalem as he prepares for his still a case of resuscitation, be- by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez death and resurrection. cause eventually he died again. by Virginia H. Ferrer Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- History does not make it clear Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com whether Lazarus died before at www.asianjournalusa.com Reflections: One of the or after Jesus’ crucifixion. One phenomenal miraculous events thing is for certain, amidst the that God had wrought through tragedy and tears that accompa- Fr. Fernando Suarez is the re- nied the death of Lazarus, Jesus Resuscitation and suscitation of a dead man. Ac- taught a very important part Para Sa Iyo ( 1 ) cording to my reliable source, of the Creed we recite Sunday Resurrection a friend of Fr. Suarez had died after Sunday, “We look for the in Canada resurrection of the dead and Joke of the week: A mother- and while the life of the world to come.” in-law who was living with his remains The resuscitation of Lazarus her daughter and son-in-law were being is a sign that transcends his Matagal na ring namang hinihintay-hintay ni Karyo in the US was sent to Israel by readied for physical death and points to the former under the pretext na dumating ang sandaling siya ay magreretiro organ dona- a supernatural truth: it shows of a “much-needed vacation.” wika n’ya’y matagal-tagal na ring siya’y nagtrabaho tion, the in Jesus’ answer to Martha, Unfortunately, the grand old kaya’t buo na sa isipan ang kanyang mga plano. priest asked “I am the resurrection and the lady died suddenly of a mas- the coroner life.” Jesus affirms that he who sive heart attack while in to see and believes in him even if he dies Sa pagiging karpintero binuhay n’ya ang pamilya Israel. The son-in-law asked pray for the will rise again; because he is an Israeli embassy official to at naitaguyod ng maayos pag-aaral nila dead man. the one who raises the dead and have his mother-in-law buried may maayos na tahanan na tama lamang sa kanila The priest gives them life. This eternal life in Jerusalem and that his family kaya’t wala na yata siyang mahihiling pang iba. prayed does not do away with physi- would reimburse the Israeli fervently cal death, but transcends it. government for everything. and touched Faith in the resurrection that Nasabi na rin ni Karyo sa amo ‘tong kanyang balak However, the official warned the dead Jesus promises every believer the son-in-law about Somebody na magpahinga ng tahimik sa pagdating ng oras man. To the is not only eschatological, it who centuries ago after having nais niyang makasama ang pamilyang nililiyag surprise of also includes the present with died for three days rose from everyone its sorrow and tears that come sa munting tahanan na pinagsikapang maitatag. the dead. The son-law hurriedly present the with every man’s death! requested the official to have dead man Sa tinuran ni Karyo, kontratistang amo’y nalungkot her mother-in-law’s remains be was resus- sent back to the US. mawawalan daw siya ng trabahador na masinop Tomb of Lazarus, West Bank. From the Archives of citated back Quotation of the week: subalit wala siyang magawa kundi ang sumunod to life. “All are equal in death and in Scripture: First Reading: the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. taxes.” -- Anonymous. sa ninanais ng karpinterong tapat na naglingkod. Ezekiel 37: 12-14. In this pas- Photo taken in between 1898 and 1914 by the Pho- A psy- sage the prophet envisions the tography Department of the American Colony Jerusa- chologist Subalit bago tuluyang makapagpaalam si Karyo troubled people of Israel in the lem. friend of mine Babylonian exile. The exiles ay humiling pa ng isang pabor itong kanyang amo dead is alive in the believers. when making an emphatic are compared to dry bones in na sana daw ay isang bahay pa ang kanyang itayo Through baptism the believ- statement would casually asks, the valley but restored back bago siya lumisan at sa kompanya’y magretiro. ers receive the Spirit of God “What is the point?” This ques- to life through the life-giving and even though their mortal tion is very apropos in today’s Follow @asianjournal Spirit of God. This proves bodies would perish, the Spirit Gospel. What is the point in on Twitter. (may karugtong) that God has not forgotten his is eternally alive. Gospel: John believing in Jesus? What is the promise that he would bring 11: 1-45. What makes the point in believing that by his Email back Israel to the Promised resuscitation of Lazarus from resurrection he has conquered [email protected] Land. Second Reading: Ro- ©2010 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. other such cases as the raising death once and for all? What is to post your mans 8: 8-11. The Spirit of of Jairus’ daughter and of the the point in having Jesus as our online classified ad God who raised Jesus from the via @asianjournal. About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Filipino Language Teacher at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista.

LAW OFFICES OF E.B. ALEJO “20+ Years Experience” friend when we like Mary and Martha who needed him most Been living in San Diego since 1977 when their brother Lazarus *Member, California State Bar Licensed to practice before the US Federal District Court was grievously ill could not Southern California and California Supreme Court count on him for help? Martha echoed what every believer in *Author,”How to Apply for the US Tourist Visa” as listed by Healing Service by Fr Fernando “Do” Suarez at the Donau City the face of death would cry to worldwide bookseller Amazon.com Bookstores Black Church in Vienna, Austria.(Photo by Dean Calma) God, “Lord, if you had been *Former San Diego Regional Coordinator for U.S. Immigra- tion Amnesty for Catholic Community Services, Catholic Diocese of San Diego *Legal Advisor, Los Chabacanos of Cavite City Association, Inc., San Diego, California *Juris Doctor law degree, University of San Diego (1985), Diploma; Oxford Institute on International and Comparative Law (USD), Oxford, England (1984); Bachelor Degree, University of Southern California (1983); Montgomery High School, San Diego (1979) *Born in the Philippines (Cavite) For your convenience, walk-ins accepted especially between 2:00pm – 8:00pm 1 HOUR ZOOM EXTRACTION Lumineers TEETH WHITENING (BUNOT) Business days Monday to Friday $225.00 $75.00 Regular extration only. IMMIGRATION LAW • DIVORCE • WILLS & TRUSTS • CRIMINAL DEFENSE • BUSINESS COMPLETE DENTURES UPPER OR LOWER LAW • CREDIT/DEBT DISPUTES and PROBLEMS • WAGE & HOUR VIOLATIONS • Regular complete UNEMPLOYMENT APPEALS • WORK CONTRACTS • LANDLORD – TENANT DISPUTES • $700.00 dentures only BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANCE • FORECLOSURES • TAX PREPARATION COUPON INCLUDES: We can accept the following on a Contingency Basis Oral Exam• Oral Exam• (CASE BY CASE BASIS): • Cleaning/Polishing • (In the absence of gum disease. Dr. Art Palaganas AUTO ACCIDENT or PERSONAL INJURY • WRONGFUL • Necessary X-rays Dr. Aleli Amos Palaganas TERMINATION • SEXUAL HARASSMENT/HOSTILE WORK • New patient and wtihout insurance PLACE • WORK DISCRIMINATION (Racial, Age, Gender, Disability)

FAIR PRICES/COURTEOUS AND FRIENDLY SERVICE

COUPON: $10.00 OFF Restorative Dentistry Attorney is available daily on regular business days at the San Diego Office Towards complete upper or lower denture Also Featuring: Debt Negotiation FREE CONSULTATION Bankruptcy Assistance Please call for Loan Consolidation appointment For free consultation call (619) 203-5782 (619) We can help you stop worrying about your legal problems. 240 Woodlawn Avenue, Suite 11, Chula Vista, CA 91910 474-8441 Convenient location and plenty of free parking; 1341 East 8th St. Suite D National City, CA 91950 Near Chula Vista trolley station. Nagsasalita kami ng Tagalog Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011

NO MELLO ROOS You Can Have it All!

2-Story Homes for A Low Price

Stainless Steel Appliances

Granite Kitchen Countertops

Front and Rear Yard Landscaping

Upgraded Flooring Window Coverings

Y es, it’s all yours at Amber Woods, and all for one very attractive price from $399,900. So visit soon and take

advantage of all we have to offer. Amber Woods features

big, beautiful homes and the very best location in Vista.

Don’t wait. This fabulous offer is only available for a Amberwoods-Homes.com limited time! 1104 Woodcrest Lane Vista, CA 92083

PRICED FROM $399,900

3-4 Bedrooms 760-727-2945 . d 2,004 – 2,693 sq. ft. Open daily 10 am – 6 pm R e F ta n a S 2010 o h c Builder of the n a R Year

Prices effective date of publication, subject to prior sale and availability. Equal Opportunity builder. Watt Communities at Amber Woods LLC reserves the right to change availability and/or conditions of all products, options, upgrades or other services. April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Entertainment Aljur, Kris Support Each Other Dennis laughs off prediction he’ll impregnate Jennylyn PNS -- PINAGTAWANAN lang ni may sinusunod silang mga pamahiin araw-araw. Wala akong pinaplanong ‘Yon ang sinabi namin sa isa`t isa. PNS -- ALJUR Abrenica Dennis Trillo ang hula na mabubuntis at paniniwala lalo na kapag nagpapalit sobra-sobra... ‘yong hanggang kaya Kahit na may maganda kaming re- and Kris Bernal should form niya si Jennylyn Mercado ngayong ang taon. Pero lumaki at nagkaisip si ko lang,” paha-yag ni Dennis nang lasyon, hindi puwedeng ma-balewala a mutual admiration society. taon. Dennis sa modernong mundo. Nasa makatsikahan namin sa presscon ng ang aming trabaho. May kanya-kanya Although they’re no longer Hindi raw kasi siya naniniwala sa tao na raw kung maniniwala sa hula o Dwarfi na na pinagbibida-han ni Heart ka-ming anak na binubuhay kaya im- a love team, it’s obvious hula-hula. hindi. Evangelista. portante na maa-yos kaming makapag- they still care for each other. Kaya nga raw tinawag na hula ay “Ilang beses na akong hinulaan noon Siniguro ni Dennis na mas priority trabaho para tuluy-tuloy ang blessings Aljur admits he watches Kris’ walang kasigura-duhan ang lahat. Ang na hindi naman nagkatotoo. Depende nila ni Jennylyn ang kanilang showbiz sa amin,” say pa ni Dennis. title-role show, “Koreana,” nang-yayari raw sa ating buhay ay naman kasi ‘yan sa taong hinulaan career at ito raw ang kani-lang pinag- Sa Lunes na magsisimula ang Dwar- nasa ating mga kamay at mga panini- kung maniniwala siya. The more kasunduan. fi na nila ni Heart pagkatapos ng Nama- and he’s happy that it’s rating wala. na naniniwala ka, baka mangyari. “Sa trabaho kami ni Jen nakatutok. masko Po ni Jillian Ward sa GMA7. high. Kris, in turn, says she May dugong Chinese si Dennis at Nabubuhay ako sa nangyayari sa akin always watches Aljur’s “Ma- chete” and feels good that it’s doing well on primetime, Maja, Matteo inseparable adding that she has become a Joel. says sorry to Lovi PNS -- MAJA Salvador and huge admirer of Aljur’s chis- PNS -- Nakausap din namin mean to say, mas mabenta ang Matteo Guidicelli are often elled torso often displayed on si Joel tungkol naman sa latest pabango ni Ronnie?” seen together these days. They the show. intriga sa kanila ni Lovi Poe. “Tinanong lang naman ako and eat out and work out in the gym “Nagulat ako sa ganda ng Nang makapanayam kasi ang siyempre, ’pag nandu’n ka sa together with the same trainor. katawan niya,” she says. tinaguriang Lord of Scents sa ganu’ng posisyon na tinatanong Is something cooking between “Hindi katakatakang maram- ka ng mga host, siyempre, paano them? ing babae’t bading ang laging Kris Bernal mo sasagutin ’yung ganu’n? Bas- nag-aabang sa show just to ta ako, in all honesty, sasagutin Yes, we’re told they’re do- see his muscles. Sa bagay, it’s as she’s Aginaya and Aljur ko na lang kung ano ’yung tama. ing a movie together for Star not surprising kasi ever since, believes her because of a metal Kaya sa mga tanong na ganito, Cinema, entitled “Busted”, the disiplinado talaga si Aljur when clip she got from Rosela, the maiipit ka na lang talaga, ’yung full length directorial debut of it comes to what he eats at sa real reincarnation of Aginaya. ganu’n.” Enrico Santos where they’re exercise niya. Kina-career niya. Hindi naman daw niya direk- supported by Ricky Davao Ayan ngayon, pinakikinaban- As for Kris, after “Koreana,” tang sinabi na hindi bumebenta and Rosanna Roces as Maja’s ang brand ni Lovi at nagkaroon parents. So they’re probably lang talaga ng comparison be- preparing for the fi lm’s promo. cause of the question. But what about Maja’s other Nonetheless, humihingi raw fi lm, “Thelma”, where she siya ng paumanhin kay Lovi at plays a runner and made by a sa manager nitong si Leo kung new outfi t directed by Paul So- Lovi Poe nasaktan ang mga ito dahil wala riano? She’s paired with Jason raw siyang intensyong ganu’n at Abalos in this indie fi lm. Maja Salvador Paparazzi, nasabi niyang mas mahal na mahal niya ang young bumebenta ang perfume ng isa actress. nilang endorser na si Ronnie Kung hindi man daw na-renew San Diego Residents: Mail this coupon to Asian Journal 550 E. Liang kesa sa nasabing young si Lovi, ito ay dumaan sa isang 8th St., #6, National City CA 91950 for a chance to win a raffl e actress. proseso kung saan ay hindi lang for a 3-Month, FREE Unlimited International Calling Plan to Ito umano ang dahilan kung siya ang nagdedesisyon. Na- the Philippines and the US from VONAGE. (Limit 1 entry per name) bakit hindi na ni-renew pa ng pakarami raw nila sa board at Afi cionado ang kontrata ni Lovi idinadaan daw sa botohan. NAME: ______Aljur Abrenica bilang endorser. Pinag-aaralan daw ng buong ADDRESS: ______she’ll be doing a hosting May balitang nasaktan ang board ang pagre-renew sa kon- EMAIL: ______job with Mark Herras in the kampo ni Lovi sa sinabing ito trata ng certain endorser pati gan niya ang resulta ng lahat ng danserye called “Dance with ni Joel pati na rin ang man- na rin ang lahat ng product na PHONE 1:______paghihirap niya.” Me”. But she’s not discount- ager ng young actress na si Leo bumebenta at hindi. PHONE 2: ______“Machete” has become more ing the fact that she and Aljur Dominguez. But defi nitely, nakatulong na- exciting now that Aljur’s statue would be paired again. “It all Ayon kay Joel, hindi niya man daw si Lovi sa Afi cionado, I understand that the VONAGE set-up requires a phone & an internet connection. __ YES, I have an internet connection. __ NO, I do not have a connection. has come alive to look for his depends on GMA management. direktang sinasabi na hindi magaan ang pinagsamahan nila one true love, Bela Padilla as Siguro if they feel na panahon naging mabenta ang pabango ni at maayos daw ang kanilang nag- Aginaya. Ryza Cenon tells him para pagtambalin uli kami, they Lovi. Natanong daw siya kasi ing paghihiwalay. he doesn’t have to go elsewhere will fi nd the right project for na parang something like “you Winner to be announced in May 6th, 2011 issue of Asian Journal. us.”

IW Group ed 78822 78822_L05 3.25.11 Newsprint 85

ISO 12647-7 Digital Control Strip 2009 3% A 100 60 100 70 30 100 60 100 70 30 100 60 100 70 30 100 40 40 100 40 100 40 70 40 70 40 40 40 70 40 40 70 40 70 40 40 3 10 25 50 75 90 100

B 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 40 100 40 40 100 10 40 40 20 70 70 70 70 40 70 40 40 0 0 0 0 3.1 2.2 2.2 10.2 7.4 7.4 25 19 19 50 40 40 75 66 66 100 100 100 80 70 70 100

Page 14 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011

SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION Protection Desk, disclosed that the Philippines was placed on Light & Notice of Public Hearing for the Tier 2 Watch List of the US State Department. The report FY2012 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Entitlement Funds was for Calendar Year 2009 that Shadows showed slow progress of the Proposed Allocations by Zena Sultana Babao country in convicting traffick- With U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approval, the San Diego Housing ing offenders. Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at Commission (SDHC) will accept the HUD Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Entitlement Funds for FY2012. www.asianjournalusa.com The amount of ESG funds San Diego will receive for FY2012 is not known at this time; the amount “The US State Department received for FY2011 was $660,147. SDHC will use ESG to fund the City’s Homeless Emergency Winter provides information on traffick- Shelter program (HEWSP) and Cortez Hill Family Center (CHFC) on behalf of the City of San Diego. As ing in many countries and ranks such, the City is committed to providing ESG funds to SDHC for operation of the program. each country’s performance from Tier 1 (highest) to Tier 3. Great Thoughts from NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing is scheduled for Friday, April 15, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., in The ranking is based more on Room 426 of the SDHC offices, 1122 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. The purpose of this public hearing the extent of government action is for SDHC to: to combat trafficking than on the Great Minds, Part II size of the problem,” the news (Note: These quotes did not 1) When approved by HUD, accept and incorporate the FY2012 ESG funds into the SDHC FY12 release continued. “Defensor come from any one book or source, Budget; said his office is willing to sup- but gleaned from a lot of books port PRO6 in all its campaign in and sources, compiled through the 2) Allocate these funds to various components of the FY12 HEWSP and CHFC; and 3) Recommend Housing Authority and City Council approval for these actions. the maintenance of peace and years.) order in the province.” “It is in dreaming the greatest This public hearing will be included within a Housing Commission meeting. dreams and seeking the highest goals “In all matters of mutual con- that we build the brightest tomor- Public comments will be accepted during this hearing. In addition, written comments will be accepted cern, you can always expect the rows.” – Unknown through April 15, 2011 via mail to: Lynda Brophy, San Diego Housing Commission, 1122 Broadway, support of my leadership,” Gov- * * * Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. ernor Defensor assured. (With “Stand up to your obstacles reports from RPIO) and do something about them. You Assistance for the Disabled: Agendas, reports and records are available in alternative formats upon will find that they haven’t half the strength you think they have.” – request. Please call the Housing Cornrnission Docket Coordinator at least five days prior to the meeting at (619) 578-7564 (voice) or (619) 398-2440 (TTV). Norman Vincent Peale NBI 6 nabs * * * Plato Questions Regarding Agenda Items: For specific questions regarding any item on the Housing “Every time you smile at some- Commission agenda, please contact Lisette Diaz at (619) 578-7564. Internet access to agendas and one, it is an action of love, a gift to a reports is available at http://www.sdhc.org/Media-Center/SDHC-Meetings/Housing-Commission- ‘NPA’ in extort person, a beautiful thing.” – Mother “I am not judged by the number Meetings/. Teresa of times I fail, but by the number of spree * * * times I succeed; and the number of times I succeed is in direct propor- By Florence F. Hibionada, “Be bold and courageous. “’Why not?’ is a slogan for an “Each friend represents a world PHILIPPINE NEWS SER- When you look back on you life, tion to the number of times I can fail interesting life.” – Mason Cooley in us, a world possibly not born until and keep on trying.” – Tom Hopkins VICE (PNS) you’ll regret the things you didn’t do * * * they arrive, and it is only in this Iloilo Capitol, ILOILO, PHILIPPINES more than the things you did.” – H. * * * “In three words I can sum up meeting that a new world is born.” – Jackson Brown, Jr. “Too often we underestimate everything that I’ve learned about Anais Nin PRO6 intensify - A self-proclaimed member * * * the power of touch, a smile, a kind life. It goes on.” – Robert Frost * * * of communist terrorist group “When a mind has only light, word, a listening ear, an honest com- * “If you ever miss me too much, New People’s Army (NPA) its own radiance shines all around it, pliment, or the smallest act of caring * * check your heart and I’ll be there.” – drive vs human was arrested by operatives and it extends out into the darkness – all of which have the potential to “Half of our mistakes in life Unknown of the National Bureau of of other minds, transforming them turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia arise from thinking when we ought * trafficking Investigation (NBI) Western into majesty.” – Unknown * * * to feel and feeling when we ought to * * Visayas Regional Office 6 * * * “Anything that is of value think.” – Unknown “It is better to hated for what Campaign reaches out in life only multiplies when it is (WEVRO6). “The privilege of a lifetime * you are than to be loved for what to KTV bar owners, mas- Believed to be behind the is being who you are.” – Joseph given.” – Deepak Chopra * * you’re not.” – Andre Gide * * * sage parlors series of extortion letters sent Campbell “Money makes money. And the * out to businessmen in South- * * * “If you go looking for a friend, money money makes makes more * * “It doesn’t matter where you you’re going to find few. If you go money.” – Ben Franklin “Absence diminishes small ern Iloilo, caught was June have been. It only matters where out to be a friend, you’ll find them loves and increases great ones, as the By Florence F. Hibionada, Tenerife of E.B. Magalona, everywhere.” – Zig Ziglar you are going.” – Brian Tracy * * * wind blows out the candle and fans Philippine News Service (PNS) Negros Occidental. * * * * * * “Some people come into our the bonfire.” – La Rochefoucald The 35 year-old suspect “We are not rich by what’s | ILOILO, PHILIPPINES, lives, make footprints in our hearts 3/6/2011 - The campaign was led by one of his victims into in our pockets but what’s in our and we are never the same.” – Jo- XXX “Winning isn’t everything, but against human trafficking is an NBI-WEVRO 6 entrapment the will to win is everything.” – hearts.” – Unknown seph Newton operation in Sitio Sinigidan, Baran- * off to a different playing field Vince Lombardi * gay Tenyente Benito in Tubungan, * * * * * * * here in Iloilo with innovations in strategies employed by the Iloilo. Tenerife has set up tem- Iloilo Provincial Government porary residence in said barangay (IPG) and Police Regional Of- following his marriage to a local fice 6 (PRO6). resident. Subject of a Memorandum Of NBI WEVRO 6 operatives Agreement (MOA), seekers of successfully made the arrest early OLD SCHOOLHOUSE SQUARE business licenses in the “enter- Monday evening without any inci- tainment and dining industry” dent. Among the recoveries were a “Your Little Manila Shopping Center” will now be required to attend .45 caliber pistol, five live ammu- an orientation-seminar relative nitions and various Identification to human trafficking. Cards bearing Tenerife’s various 500-600 E. 8th St. National City, CA 91950 (7-Blocks East of I-5) “Consider yourselves warned,” identities. is the underlying message to ABS-CBN Iloilo’s John Fernan- Come Tuloy Po all owners of Karaoke or KTV dez in a report gathered that among visit us! (619) 474-2300 Kayo Bars, massage parlors, spas, res- the suspect’s victim was a rice taurants and other similar busi- trader in the area with the demand � � � � � made in an extortion letter. Same � � ness establishments. • CLOSED ON MONDAYS� • � � NPA-reasoning of “revolutionary � � Tuesdays & Wednesdays As such, “no attendance, no tax” was used by the NPA-wannabe BUY ONE & GET ONE permit” is now the condition with follow-up demand made via a 50% OFF ON with the seminar primarily fo- text message. FRIED CHICKEN – Produce, Seafood, Meat – cused on the provisions of Re- The NBI-WEVRO 6 is consoli- dating evidences that has built up from 11:00am to 2:00pm ONLY* Open 7 Days a Week • 8:30 am - 7:30 pm public Act (RA) 7610 or the An- *Some Restrictions apply. Void on holidays and special days like Valentines Day, Christmas Day, Father’s Day etc. ti-Child Abuse Law, RA 9208 or against Tenerife and will be used (619) 477-7954 in filing corresponding complaints. ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act BANQUETS UP TO 100 PERSONS, CALL (619)477-8512 Among the charges to be filed are Fried Chicken and Filipino Cuisine None Can Compare. of 2003, and other related laws. “This prerequisite is provid- extortion, illegal possession of ed for in the Memorandum of firearms and grave threats. Coming soon! Agreement between Iloilo Pro- NBI WEVRRO 6 Regional Di- V ietnamese Expansion & vincial Government and Police rector Elfren Meneses Jr. decided to Frozen Yogurt withhold the identity of the victim Pan-de-sal Bakery Noodle House Regional Office 6 which was Filipino Desserts & Turo-Turo signed by Governor Arthur De- for security reasons. & Barbeque Incidentally, NPA extortion cum Suite #9 (619) 434-6255 Tel: (619) 477-5643 • Suite # 5 fensor, Sr. and the region’s top cop, Police Chief Superintendent demand for “revolutionary tax” is Cipriano E. Querol, Jr. It applies prevalent in Southern Iloilo with LUCKY both to those who are renewing known NPA-infiltrated hinterland Mabuhay their business licenses and for barangays here. The Municipality MONEY of Tubungan for its part has since Tailoring & Cleaners Quality Custom Framing the new applicants,” PRO 6 in MEDICAL CENTER Specializing in: Military Uniforms, Manny I. Miclat 24 HOUR REMITTANCE a news release sent to Philip- been subject of NPA attacks partic- Embroidery Name Plates and Patches Owner ularly cellular site towers of major EDNA M. BAY, R.P.T. and Mounting Medals (619) 477-2010 Tel: (619) 336-1112 pine News Service (PNS) went. (619) 474-3294 • Suite 14 telecommunication companies. 550 East 8th St. #16 (619) 477-1795 Suite # 7 Hours: 9-6 M to F • 9-1 Sat. “The Agreement will serve as coordinating efforts between Tenerite upon his arrest though the PRO6 and Iloilo Provincial has reportedly clarified his sup- AMY’S ELVIE’S posed NPA membership denying HAIR SALON DYNAMIC Government in regulating the BOUTIQUE Properties & Investments hiring of women and children the extortion charge while admit- Hair design • Coloring Your Key to the Filipino Community ting ownership of the gun recov- Nail service • Perms TESS R. REYES Office: (619) 477-0940 to work in Karaoke bars, restau- Nesty and Elvie Arbulante REALTOR NEW! ered. (619) 336-0761 • Ste. 15 (619) 477-1666 • Fax (619) 477-1690 Fax: (619) 477-1024 rants, massage parlors, spas and FULL SERVICE SALON • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Specializing in Women’s Clothing and Gift Items (619) 477-4173 • FAX: (619) 477-4819 email: [email protected] Bureau insiders told Philippine Permanent Make-up and Skin Care CELL: (619) 252-8377 similar establishments.” SUITE 10 600 E. 8th St., Suite # 3 With Iloilo as “take-off” prov- News Service (PNS) that the sus- ince of said campaign, Querol pect is also believed to be operating Law Offices of MANANSALA said the Agreement will be rep- alone. INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES A. Erwin Bautista • BOOKKEEPING • TAX PREPARATION • licated to other provinces in the MSC Physician Billing Services, Inc. Attorney at Law ED PASIMIO ROSE PASIMIO • NOTARY PUBLIC • Realtor - Broker Realtor - Owner LOURDES B. MANANSALA region. MELINDA S. CASAS AGENT/ BROKER/REALTOR 550 E. 8th St. #11 (619) 336-1880 Office “Western Visayas is among Owner (619) 575-2598 Home TEL: (619) 477-9709 National City, CA 91950 RES: (619) 428-4191 the target destinations of traf- (619) 474-7755 • Fax (619) 474-0051 (619) 336-1891 Fax (619)474-9640 • 550 E. 8th St. #17 600 E. 8th St., Suite #1 SUITE # 2 ficked women and children. With the support of the Local San Diego Bernardita N. Lizan, D.M.D. Government, we can effectively General Dentistry NOBLE PREMIUMS, INC. Asian Journal GENERAL SUPPLIES/INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS COIN LAUNDRY combat trafficking in persons Follow @asianjournal LJ Printing “Excellence through Quality and Service” Phone: (619) 477-4387 through massive information on Twitter (619) 474-0588 - Asian Journal Fluff & Fold (619) 474-1878 LJ Printing WORLD-CLASS REALTY, INC. campaigns,” he said. 550 E. 8th St., Ste. #12 Fax: (619) 474-0373 Ellen Nobles-Sexsion (619) 477-8613 National City, CA 91950 Tel: (619) 336-4885 Suite # 6 Tel. (619) 477-7570 550 E. 8th Street, Suite #1 550 East 8th Street Suite 3 To note, Police Superintendent Graphics by The Filipino Press Ma. Cecilia Detablan, Chief of Regional Women and Children April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 Trends Otay Ranch Town Center Announces Verizon Wireless Brings Consumers Up 2011 Prom Dress Trends To Speed With New 4G LTE Mobile Devices terns include flo- ThunderBoltTM by HTC, Verizon USB551L Modem and the Samsung 4G LTE Vintage Hollywood Glam- rals and are often our, Uneven Hemlines made softer with Mobile Hotspot Offer High Speed 4G LTE Wireless Connection Options and Patterns Lead an overlay of This Year’s Style Palette chiffon or tulle. BASKING RIDGE, N.J. for Google Mobile Services, HTC customers will need to – Verizon Wireless released including Gmail™, YouTube™ subscribe to a Verizon Wireless the first of many cutting-edge and the Android Market™ PROM LOOKS: Don’t forget dinner before the devices to help consumers with thousands of free apps. Classic Hollywood: Embel- take advantage of the nation’s Additionally, the Thunder- lishments such as beading, big night: Otay Ranch Town fastest, most advanced 4G BoltTM by HTC will feature rhinestones and sequins are network. The ThunderboltTM 4G LTE optimized apps dazzling the prom red carpet. Center offers a variety of by HTC, Verizon USB551L 4G such as EA’s Rock Band, Look for gowns in softer colors LTE modem by Novatel Wire- Gameloft’s Let’s Golf! 2, including ivory, taupe and restaurants that are perfect for less, and Samsung 4G LTE Mo- Tunewiki and Bitbop. white with rosette trimmings, bile Hotspot keeps customers Key features: glitter, chiffon and glitter net- pre-Prom dining including Nico’s connected with unprecedented 4.3” WVGA display ting in contrast colors. wireless speed. Verizon Wire- 8- megapixel rear facing Steak & Chop House, The less 4G LTE users can expect camera and HD (720p) video The Long and Short of it: The download speeds of 5 to 12 recording Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G sports or cheerleading season Cheesecake Fac- tory, PF Chang’s Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 1.3- megapixel front facing LTE data package. Nationwide will pay off this year, as uneven 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broad- camera with video chatting Talk plans begin at $39.99 hemlines will showcase beauti- China Bistro and Frida. band coverage areas. capabilities monthly access. Unlimited fully shaped legs and a fabu- “At Verizon Wireless, we Newest generation of the 4G LTE data packages start at lous pair of heels. Fabrics and All prom styles strive to continuously expand 1GHz Snapdragon processor $29.99 monthly access. Mo- colors are across the board in our network and new product Mobile Hotspot capability – bile Hotspot will be included both bold and muted hues. listed above can be found at Otay offerings to give custom- share 4G connection with up to through May 15th for no ad- ers choices suitable for their eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices ditional charge. Color Palette: Spring conjures Ranch Town Center: Macy’s, unique lifestyle,” said Elva Pre-installed 32 GB microSD The Verizon USB551L and up pastel shades of pink, purple Lima, executive director of card (Actual formatted capacity Samsung 4G LTE Mobile and blue. Make a statement Angl, bebe, Chyca’s Bou- community relations and will be less) Hotspot are both available with non-traditional Easter egg multicultural communications Built-in kickstand for easy for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in hues such as mint, periwinkle tique, GUESS, H&M, Mouette, for Verizon Wireless. “We are media viewing rebate with a new two-year and honeysuckle. To the other fortunate to partner with re- customer agreement on a 4G extreme, a jaw-dropping neon Shimmer, White House Black spected and innovative technol- Verizon USB551L 4G LTE Mobile Broadband plan. coral, fuchsia or lime will give ogy companies such as HTC, Modem by Novatel Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband the other girls something to talk Market, Acces- A Classic Hollywood prom Novatel Wireless and Samsung, plans begin at $50 monthly ac- about. Of course, prom goers sories: Claire’s, COACH, Girl dress Talk, Shoes: Aldo, DSW Shoes, to bring the best mobile devices The Verizon USB551L 4G cess for 5GB. Customers will can’t go wrong in a little black to our customers.” LTE modem is a high-per- receive the rebate in the form dress. Macy’s, H&M. Makeup: trend for prom, but they are wa- Below is an overview of each forming USB modem with a of a debit card; upon receipt, Sephora. Suits for guys: Jos. A tered-down to be more muted 4G LTE-enabled device avail- compact design and industry- customers may use the card as Patterns: Patterns are a big Bank. and feminine. The blurred pat- able through Verizon Wireless: leading flexibility, convenience cash anywhere debit cards are and reliability. The USB551L accepted. ThunderBoltTM by HTC modem is designed to provide connectivity to check email, For more information about ‘Young Women Speaking the Economy’-Introduc- Powered by Android™ 2.2, download rich multimedia the mobile devices, their fea- the ThunderBoltTM by HTC content and stay connected to tures, pricing and data plans ing a New Perspective on Equality and Economics- family, friends and coworkers. available through Verizon Launch Event: April 21st at Mills the first time; navigating economic danese women as they prepare to Customers who travel outside Wireless, visit www.verizon- College, Oakland, CA. uncertainty; considering an expatri- assume informed leadership roles of a 4G LTE coverage area will wireless.com. Guest Speaker: ate career; generational differences in their families, communities and stay connected on the Verizon (EDITOR’S NOTE: Media Maya Soetoro-Ng, Author and and women’s leadership roles; and nation. Wireless 3G network. can access high-resolution im- Sister of President Barack Obama personal economic ambitions and “This initiative of the International Key features: ages and videos of the devices Museum of Women embodies what Opening Address: challenges. Compact and lightweight through the Verizon Wireless Marjorie A. Ames, Head of the Museum & Community Collabora- Through creative production, Multimedia Library at www. Cultural Programs Division in the including visual, musical, and tions Abroad (MCCA) is all about. USB modem with advanced Bureau of Educational and Cul- graphic arts mediums, and through In addition to highlighting the essen- proprietary antenna technolo- verizonwireless.com/multime- tural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. De- dialogue, the participating young tial role women play in diverse so- gies to maximize data through- dia.) partment of State women will address global stereo- cieties,” states AAM president, Ford put and operating range # # # types, learn about common and W. Bell, “this project uses technol- Supports Windows® XP 32- April 2011, San Francisco, CA distinct economic conditions and ogy to literally span the globe, forg- bit, Vista® 32/64-bit (SP2) and About Verizon Wireless – On April 21, 2011, as part of “A challenges, and work together to ing connections across cultures.” Windows® 7 32/64-bit, MAC: Verizon Wireless operates the Project of Economica: Women and find their voices on global issues of Notes Dennis White, president and 10.4 or higher nation’s fastest and most ad- the Global Economy”, the Interna- power and economics. Accessible CEO, MetLife Foundation, “We are vanced 4G network and largest tional Museum of Women (IMOW) to audiences in the US and abroad, proud to support such an innovative Samsung 4G LTE Mobile and most reliable 3G network, will launch Young Women Speak- Young Women Speaking the Econ- program, which promotes global Hotspot and serves more than 94 mil- ing the Economy, an online exhibi- omy provides a platform to fore- connections. Young Women Speak- lion customers. Headquartered tion presenting a global economic ground the experiences of a genera- ing the Economy will provide more Samsung Mobile Hotspot in Basking Ridge, N.J., with outlook based on the perspectives tion and gender too often excluded opportunities for people to experi- users can share 4G LTE inter- 82,000 employees nationwide, of 44 young women from four dis- from public discourse, especially ence and understand our world in net connections with up to five Verizon Wireless is a joint ven- tinctly different countries. around economic issues. new ways.” Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the ture of Verizon Communica- Notes IMOW Executive Director is the first smartphone to take same time. tions (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) Clare Winterton, “The voices, ideas FACTS & FIGURES: From April 21, 2011 through advantage of Verizon Wireless’ Key features: and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: and perspectives of young women July 2011, Young Women Speak- 4G LTE network. The Thun- Backward compatible with VOD). For more information, are rarely seen or heard in the cur- The continuing global need for ing the Economy will highlight in- derBoltTM by HTC features the Verizon Wireless 3G net- visit www.verizonwireless. rent debate about the economy and women’s economic empowerment tersections and contrasts between the latest version of the HTC work com. To preview and request the global financial crisis. However, and visibility is reinforced by the the 44 participating young women Sense™ experience, which Dimensions: 2.32”(H) x broadcast-quality video foot- in diverse economic communities, women’s voices – especially those global statistics that women: (1) 3.54”(W) x 0.45”(D) age and high-resolution stills of a new generation – are crucial enabling a forum for creativity offers enhancements including constitute an estimated 70 percent of Verizon Wireless operations, to finding new solutions in a world of the world’s absolute poor[1], and and global dialogue, and introduc- new personalization options, Pricing and Availability where women’s economic contribu- (2) work two thirds of the world’s ing new perspectives and voices of a consolidated e-mail inbox, The ThunderBolt by HTC is log on to the Verizon Wireless tions and rights are still significant- working hours, and yet earn only 10 young women into the ongoing con- and unique camera effects and available for $249.99 with a Multimedia Library at www. ly under-valued.” percent of the world’s income[2]. versation about the world’s volatile filters. The ThunderBoltTM by new two-year customer agree- verizonwireless.com/multime- In pairing four countries with In regards to the four countries global economy. HTC is equipped with support ment. ThunderBoltTM by dia. diverse economies, cultures and represented in Young Women histories, Young Women Speaking Speaking the Economy, three-quar- the Economy creates an exhibition ters of Danish women work in the space that allows visitors and partic- formal economy, and access educa- AMERASIAN CUISINE ipants alike to reflect on the diverse tion and employment opportunities, economic realities young women along with fair wages, in compara- are experiencing today. The focus ble numbers to their male counter- of the exhibition is on four groups parts.[3] However, as Denmark’s of young women, aged 18-25, from economy is experiencing shifts, the United States, Denmark, the opportunities for women are no Philippines, and the Sudan. Led by longer guaranteed. In contrast, the the San Francisco-based Interna- Philippines has dealt with the trials tional Museum of Women, Young and tribulations of being a newly Women Speaking the Economy industrialized, emerging market is a collaborative project with the economy. The country has relied Sudanese Women’s Museum and on women to prop up, adjust to and Ahfad University for Women in the adapt to economic changes[4]. Col- Sudan; the Women’s Museum and lege-going women preparing to en- Aarhus University in Denmark; the ter this heavily segregated economy Ayala Museum and Miriam College hope for upward mobility. in the Philippines; and Mills Col- In the case of the United States, lege in the United States. even educated young women enter- Over a period of four months, ing the workforce face a daunting 44 young women will engage one task, given recent job losses, ris- another, their local communities, ing unemployment, inflation and and a global audience via an online increases in the cost of living.[5] exhibition that also operates as a However, of the four represented virtual forum, and through locally countries in the International Mu- Del - Chit Rivera based events in each of the coun- seum of Women’s exhibition Young Proprietor tries. Exploring personal experi- Women Speaking the Economy, the 289 E. Orange & Melrose Chula Vista, CA 91911 ences and aspirations, as well as the majority of women in the Sudan similarities and differences in their face the most difficult challenges. individual and national circum- Decades of civil war and its ensu- (619) 426-7804 stances, Young Women Speaking ing poverty have served to entrench (Alongside Seafood City Supermarket) the Economy focuses on such is- cultural and economic oppression, Pary Trays - Fast Food - Food to go - Lechon sues as entering the workforce for creating myriad challenges for Su- Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011 man si Regine noon ng kanyang doctor na kung sakaling mag- Celine Dion Begins Momentous Return Showbiz dadalang tao ito, kailangan ng full relaxation at huwag masya- dong magpapakapagod dahil to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Watcher maselan ang bagay na ito dahil Due to Overwhelming aspects of live by Ogie Cruz na rin sa edad ng singer. contemporary Read Ogie Cruz’s previous articles by visiting our website Ticket Demand, Decem- music perfor- at www.asianjournalusa.com Pwes abangan na lang natin ber and January Shows mance. AEG ang pag-amin ng dalawa ?Basta On-Sale as of Saturday, Live is com- kami natutuwa kami kung totoo prised of touring, MTRCB Says: Punitive Sanctions man na buntis si Regine, at least March 19 festival, exhibi- may pagkakataon pa sila para tion, broadcast, LAS VEGAS, March 21, Should Be Imposed On Willie’s Show magkaroon ng anak , sana kam- merchandise 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Celine SHOWBIZ WATCHER by Ogie para isumbong ang lahat .Siem- bal para lalo silang sumaya lalo and special Dion is at the microphone. Cruz | SAN DIEGO, 4/8/2011 pre natuwa naman ang host sa na sa edad ng babae ,maselan na event divisions, Legendary Grammy Awards -- Ayon sa MTRCB (Movie and ginawa ng tatay ng bata.Kung para manganak. fifteen regional Producer Ken Ehrlich is the Television Review and Classifi- baga pilit pinasisiraan si Wil- offices and director at the helm. A stage cation Board) Chairperson Mary lie para lalo itong malagay sa CAPTAIN BARBELL NI owns, operates filled with 31 musicians, con- Grace Poe-Llamanzares puni- alanganin. RICHARD IMPRESS ANG or exclusively sisting of a full orchestra and tive sanctions kailangan ibigay MGA AMERKANO !!!Kapag books thirty-five band, is playing. And thousands ng TV5 sa programang ‘Willing Anu kaya ang nangyayari lunchtime na naming, sa isang state-of-the-art of fans from around the world Willie’ ni Willie Revillame. ngayon sa show ni Willie, mana- Filipino restaurant kami ku- 10 a.m. (PST). For tickets, call venues. The current and recent are flocking to Las Vegas to be tili pa kaya ito sa ere ng channel makain at habang nakabukas ang 877-4-CELINE (423-5463) or concert tour roster includes amongst the first to see Celine’s Itoy tungkol sa March 12 5 lalo pa’t may mga natatanggap kanilang Tv sa PinoyTv . log on to www.ticketmaster. artists such as Taylor Swift, anticipated return to The Colos- episode ng nasabing show, kung na reklamo ang MTRCB doon com keyword “Celine Dion.” The Black Eyed Peas, Bon seum at Caesars Palace. The saan si Jan-Jan ang 6 yrs old ay sa naturang episode, kung saan Maraming mga US Navy ang Prices range from $55 to $250, Jovi, Usher, Carrie Underwood, first run of shows in March has nagpakita ng kanyang talent as gusto nila munang ipatigil ang kumakain roon, mga natural born not including taxes and fees. Daughtry, Justin Bieber, Leon- already sold out; June through macho-dance routine.Kung gusto show ni Willie? na amerkano samantalang labas VIP ticket packages are avail- ard Cohen, Wisin & Yandel, August summer performances nyo makita ito,punta lang kayo sa Tv ang Captain Barbel nni able on Ticketmaster. Tickets Kenny Chesney, P!nk and Paul are going fast. To keep up with sa youtube ‘Astig na Bata’ ang BOLITAS KING ANG ISANG Richard Gutierrez.Napapatigil may also be purchased at The McCartney. The company is ticket demand, an additional 16 title. AKTOR !!! Matunog na ma- ang mga amerkano sa pagkain Colosseum at Caesars Palace also currently producing shows shows scheduled between Dec. tunog ang isang sikat na aktor nila habang impress sila sa mga Box Office, open daily from in Las Vegas including Celine 28 through Jan. 22, 2012 are Ayon na rin sa third briefer ng daw ay may bulitas sa kanyang technical effects ng naturang pro- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For groups Dion at The Colosseum at on-sale as of Saturday, March MTRCB, kailangan daw ng TV5 ari , at yun daw ang pinagma- grama, feeling nila nanonood sila of 20 or more, call (702) 731- Caesars Palace, Supernatural 19 at 10 a.m. (PST). na magkaroon ng regulatory malaki ng aktor sa kanyang mga ng Superman. 7208. Santana: A Trip Through the Early last year, Celine an- measures.Lalo na sa mga shows nagiging girlfriend.Ayon ito sa For additional show and ticket Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock nounced her three-year resi- na may kinalaman ang mga bata usapan ng dalawa kong kaibigan Tinanong pa nga nila ako kung information, visit www.celine- Hotel & Casinos, and Barry dency and return to The Col- , kailangan daw masala muna ito na movie reporter din. Filipino si Captain Barbell, kasi invegas.com or follow updates Manilow at Paris. The AEG osseum, the world-renowned bago isalang sa Tv. mukhang amerkano ito.Enjoy from The Colosseum on Twit- Live exhibition portfolio boasts venue where she was the first to Sikat na sikat ang aktor at na daw sila sa mga fight scene at ter. the most successful exhibition grace its stage. When her first Ayon na rin kay Mr. Robert nasa isang malaking network special effects, siempre pinagma- ABOUT AEG LIVE of all time, Tutankhamun and show A New Day… opened pero siempre ayaw namain malaki namin na sabihin sa ka- AEG Live, the live-entertain- Barreiro (Tv5 Executive Vice on March 25, 2003, it went on President & COO) na galing sa sabihin kung sino ito, but im sure nila na Filipino made si Richard. ment division of Los Angeles- to not only become one of the based AEG, is dedicated to all (Continued on page 17) preliminary conference hearing. napapanood nyo siya sa isang most successful shows in Las teleserye everyday lalo na rito sa Pati ang costume ni Richard e talaga namang hi-tech na Vegas but also redefined the “ Imposed stricter guidelines of Amerika. entertainment industry; Celine minors,particularly children on puedeng ikumpara sa mga costume nina Superman,Spiderman would become the first artist all Tv5 programs.Required tha Nanatiling blind item pa rin at the height of her career to all auditions of Tv5 programs ito para sa mga readers ng Asian at kung sino-sino pa ng super- hero sa amerika. stop touring and invite fans to be supervised by the represen- Journal although sa radio show come to her. By the time the tatives designated by the Tv5 ng aming mga katoto na sina show closed on December 15, ombudsman.Appointed and Alex Datu at Benny Andaya MOVIE NI SARAH AT GER- ALD, WALA RAW PRESSCON 2007, more than 3 million fans inernal ombusdsman to entertain mention nila ang name nito.At spanning all seven continents complaints regarding offensive takenote pati ang kasalukuyang !!! Reklamo ng mga katoto naming showbiz writers, bakit and 138 countries had seen the programs. girlfriend nito ay may IUD rin show. daw na ginagamit.Kaya daw hin- minadali raw ang pagpapalabas “Imposed a monatorium on di malimot limutan ito ng isang ng movie nina Sarah Geronimo at Gerald Anderson ng wala man Celine’s brand new show contests and game shows involv- aktres na nasa happy network. includes her biggest hits mixed ing minors.Created a standard Gusto nyo ba malaman kung lang presscon na nangyari bago ang showing nito. with timeless classics and pays advisory board to be composed , sino ang bulitas king na aktor, tribute to some of the most among others of a psychologist, pwes pumunta lang kayo sa Samantalang join venture raw celebrated songs and artists of creative director and children’s Asian Journal office at ibubulong all time. The glamorous show communication expert. ko sa inyo ? ito ng Star Cinema at Viva Films, in other word nagtipid daw ang features a full orchestra and mga producers nito kaya walang band and is set to a visually “Engaged the services of a BUNTIS SI REGINE VE- stunning presentation designed team of psychologists to attend LASQUEZ ??? Kalat na kalat presscon o maari raw dahil sa pag-sorry na ginawa ni Sarah sa exclusively for the 4,300 seat to Jan-Jan’s needs, “. na sa apat na sulot ng showbiz state-of-the-art venue. landia ang chismis na ito pero “D Buzz” sapat na yun para sa publicities ng nasabing movie. Samantalang nagsalita na rin hanggang ngayon wala pa rin Tickets for performances si Willie Revillame tungkol sa confirmation na nanggagaling Kaso anu itong nabalitaan through Aug. 14 are on-sale issue na ito at ayon sa kanya sa kampo nina Ogie Alcasid at now with December and Janu- nagsumbong daw sa kanya ang kanyang asawa na si Regine. namin na mahina raw ang naturang movie ni Sarah with Gerald ary performances going on-sale Tatay ni Jan-Jan at sinabi na may as of Saturday, March 19 at pumunta raw na director at isang Pero ang tiyak na nangangam- Anderson, as in mahina raw sa babae sa bahay nila. Pinasusulat ba ngayon ang producer ng takilya? Aba hindi ito maganda sila ng isang affidavit na nag- teleserye niya sa PinoyTv, paano sa career ni Sarah, d ba yung last karoon talaga ng child abuse at kung totoong buntis si Regine? movie niya rin ay mahina rin hindi nila pinahintulutan si Jan- Paano nito matatapos ang show paano na ang kanyang Superstar Jan na sumayaw ng ganon. kung magiging buntis siya rito status? samantalang bakla ang role ni Kaya ang ginawa ng tatay Ms. Velasquez rito.Malaking Eto na kaya ang panahon ng ng bata pilit na kinontak ang problema ito kung matutuloy pa pagbagsak ng career ng bituing naturang kontrabersyal na host, ang shooting, sinabihan pa na- (Continued on page 17)

(619) 702-3051 April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 17 8th Annual Ladies Day In Old Mga Tulang Street Poetry Town April 9th The 8th annual Ladies Day in panied by a small entry fee. Tagalog by Michael R. Tagudin Old Town San Diego State His- Winners of the hat contest will Ni Romeo Nicolas toric Park will celebrate the ev- be recognized for their creativ- Read Romeo Nicolas’s previous poems by vis- Read about Michael’s upcoming book of poems “Crushed eryday life skills, creative past ity, historical accuracy and how iting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Violets” by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com times, and daily work chores well the hat flatters the owner. of women who lived in early Anyone with a sweet a tooth, San Diego from 1821 to 1872. can also try their hand at hand- This year’s event takes place cranking their own ice cream, on Saturday, April 9, from noon sponsored by Coldstone. Sweet Mga Sinyal Hero to 5 p.m. and is named Dar- toppings of all kinds will be ing, Delightful & Determined provided. The event will also Sa “Corruption” I thought I was a hero. Women: A Day with the Ladies showcase historic hair demon- That was a mistake. of Old Town. strations so women of all ages Mga empleyado nitong ating bansa, I recall somebody saying, “Ladies Day in Old Town will can relax and get their hair Nagtagal sa puwesto, agad NANARIWA. “Don’t be a hero. Heroes are so showcase exciting activities done while experiencing the Pakaasahan nyong mayroong HIMALA, sad!” that are educational as well as notable hair styles of the 1800s. amusing for both children and There will also be hourly a gar- Kung hindi MAPUNA, si JUAN, kawawa. l bleed baby! I bleed f or you! adults,” said Deanna Turton, den tours as well as live enter- I just wanted help to forgive you. volunteer co-chair of the event. tainment from historic dancers To understand the design why yo “People will walk away know- and the Los Californios musical Katulad ni Pare, kabit sa BIR, ing what it was like to experi- group. Free refreshments will u bought me such pain. ence and live in San Diego also be provided. Sa tatlong taon lang, walo ang sasakyan. in the early to mid-1800s and In addition, volunteers will Tao sa LTO na ‘di masilayan, To ease down my mind and to be appreciate how they mastered display historic clothing from Araw lang ng suweldo kung siya’y lumitaw. the life skills needed to survive the park’s interpretive period able to say every things okay. But it is not happening that way. and make a home for their and visitors will see a historic families.” photography exhibit. Demon- Itong si Gutierrez na TIGAS-TIGASAN, The plaza will contain vol- strations on doing laundry by Instead, I am greeted by your wall of silence. unteers and descendants from hand, soap making, and cook- Lagi ng may NGITI na ‘di natin alam. It is a beautiful day babe. Old Town’s founding families ing will also be featured. And Sa daming “cover up” na ‘di na mabilang, performing living history dem- finally, the Cosmopolitan Res- Every things bright and magnified. onstrations. Booths will feature taurant will be holding a ladies Nagka suson-suson itong kasalanan. So is my conf usion and emptiness. a variety of 19th century games tea during the afternoon, where and crafts, basket weaving, everyone can enjoy historic Ibang may tungkulin sa ating gobyerno, I heard from some one that, “The ultimate act of historic letter writing, crochet- delicacies while listening to ing and lace-making. Historic dramatic readings by perform- Mula sa Barangay hanggang sa Palasyo. forgiveness is the scent of a crushed violet crafts will also be available for ers from Write Out Loud. May Kabit at Anak, may bahay at “auto”, Left at your heels. “ I wish to forgive. all ages. Free parking is available in But how can I, if it is not At 2 p.m, the event will also the CalTrans headquarters on Gayong ang totoo, ‘di sapat ang suweldo. even asked, like saying to a wall, feature a historic hat, bonnet Taylor Street, one block from and day cap contest accom- the event site. I forgive you and feel okay! Yaong iba namang likas na mayaman, Dahil sa posisyon, hilig pang magkamal. And I wish to forget. Celine Dion MTRCB Says: Puni- Sa lakas at kabig, dukha’y niyurakan, But it’s not that easy. Kinamkam ang lupa na ari ni JUAN. This goes through my head every day. Begins Momen- tive Sanctions But life goes on. Time heals. Mga kasambahay, lahing POLITIKO, By your design I have faded away from you, tous Return ... (Continued from page 16) (Continued from page 16) but the hurt you brought is like Iisa ang sayaw sa pagkandidato. the Golden Age of the Pha- walang ningning, im sure matu- Isang kapalarang kapagka nanalo, a sore wound that never heals. raohs, which has attracted more tuwa ang mga guro ng PASADO I will always carry this with me than 7 million visitors since na inisnab niyang tanggapin ang Parang “VACCUUM CLEANER” sa perang gobyerno. forever and ever. 2005. AEG Live is also the award, bilang Pasadong Hu- largest producer of music festi- warang kabataan? vals in North America from the Ganyan itong utak ng Pinoy sa bayan, And I am not going to be a hero anymore, critically acclaimed Coachella KRIS AQUINO, HINDI RAW Kapagka may lakas at kapangyarihan. nor any ones angel as you have called me. Music & Arts Festival to SILA NI DIETHER OCAMPO! Impluensyang gamit ang KAMAY NA BAKAL, Today a hero died. Stagecoach and New Orleans Si Diether ngayon ang matunog Long live the HERO! Jazz & Heritage Festival. www. na matunog na boyfriend daw Ang siyang sandatang panakot kay JUAN. aeglive.com ni Kris sa ngayon, sapagkata ABOUT CAESARS PALACE lagi raw na nakikita ang dalawa ©2010 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights reserved. Caesars Palace is the world’s best magkasama sa anumang showbiz Isang halimbawa ay ang mga pulis, About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin Educated as an engineer in the known resort-casino, celebrating the gathering o kahit sa Mall. Kalat na MANGHUTHOT at NAGMAMALABIS. Philippines, the City of Los Angeles employee hopes his legacy of poems grandeur that was Rome in an 85- will provoke a dialogue about the human condition. He is donating the Tindera sa kalyeng may kitang maliit, proceeds from the book “Crushed Violets” to the “Coalition to Abolish acre destination location that sets the Pero kambyo pa rin ang kris Slavery & Trafficking (CAST)”, a non-profit that provides public awareness standard for entertainment, dining hindi raw totoo na silang dalawa Kokotongan pa rin may dagdag pang BUWIS. and advocacy efforts against human trafficking in the City of Angels. To and luxury. Reigning at the heart of na sa kasalukuyan, wala pa rin learn more, visit www.castla.org. To help, call the CAST 24 hour hotline 888. the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace daw siyang boyfriend dahil ayaw KEY.2.FRE(EDOM) or 888.539.2373. Contact [email protected] for Dagdag ko pa rito ‘tong pulis Bocaue, more information about ordering the book “Crushed Violets.” ranks among the world’s top luxury raw ng kanyang bunsong anak resorts known for its originality and na si Bimbi. Aba naku! Lintik! Tila sinusuwerte. beauty. The resort features 3,300 hotel guest rooms and suites, 23 diverse Parati lang daw sila magkasa- Sa drogang nasabat, piniit ang pobre, restaurants and cafes, five-acre Gar- ma ni Diether dahil madali itong “Bail Out 300K”, “smart” na KUKOTE. Last Chance den of the Gods pools and gardens, matawagan at makumbida sa it ended the man said: “You must 50,000 square foot Qua Baths & Spa anumang okasyon, kaya lagi raw (Continued from page 10) have committed a lot of mischief. and 300,000 square feet of premium silang magkasama. Ang siste po lamang ng ito’y mangyari, Chapter 12 I could sense you were worried meeting and convention space. The Sa dal’wang Barangay, tahimik, tameme. for a while.” 4,300-seat Colosseum sits just steps Basta siya raw ay hindi magli- Danny did not recognize the “Walang hiya ka (You shame- from celebrity chef restaurants and lihim kung talagang wala silang Ni walang ‘record” kung ano ang siste, voice at the other end of the line. less), where are you?” Danny’s “Hello?” he asked again after the acclaimed Forum Shops at Cae- ralasyon ni Diether.Sige na “One on one” ang laban, si bayaw, responde. worried voice got excited. sars. The resort spotlights world class nga maniwala na tayo sa pali- picking up the phone. “I know what you did and I entertainers, including Celine Dion, wanag ni Kris, ang hindi kami MONTE WAS HIS CLOSE Jerry Seinfeld and more. Caesars En- makapaniwala yung sa kanilang Tatlong daang libo na tumataginting, know where you live,” the mys- FRIEND when they were stu- terious voice said again. tertainment resorts in Las Vegas are dalawa ni Lolo Ted Failon nyo. Ang bigay ni bayaw sa pulis, magiting. dents at the San Juan de Letran, officially “No Resort Fee” zones. The Ang balita namin kaya nawala “Who’s this?” Danny asked. an exclusive private school in He was at the brink of panicking. company’s nine Las Vegas hotels do ang romansa nila ni Ted dahil Pulis na SUGAPA sa KUMAKALANSING, Manila. They spent the summer not add mandatory resort fees to hotel hindi na natuloy ang show nila He didn’t know the person and of 1969 barnstorming the teenage Masayang-masaya, MAMAMATAY KA RIN. he sounded like he was about to room rates. Find Caesars Palace on na mangyayari. party scene, called “jam sessions” bring him trouble. Right away, he then, together with their other Facebook and follow on Twitter. got paranoid. He had done a lot friends and classmates, Val and Sama ng loob kong hindi matulungan, of questionable things in the past Mandy. Two boys from Quiapo, At ayaw ding ako’y madawit sa away. and was afraid one of them might Bobby and Jimbo, joined them Now Available: have posed a problem. He was and opened the doors to some Bakit ba si Garcia ay 60K lang, not sure whether he had commit- wild albeit shady adventures and Sa milyong kinurap, iyon lang ang bigay. ted illegal deeds or harmed other misadventures. They had become people. so close but had parted ways a Tawa’t Tula ng mga “Who’s this?” few years later. Danny was still Nababatid ba nyo, kasong Ampatuan? Just when Danny was about in touch with Mandy and Bobby, Piling Katatawanan to break down, the person at the who lived in San Diego, Califor- Tila nanlalamig, walang pupuntahan. other end laughed. Right away, nia where he also migrated. Val Ganyan tayong lagi sa KASONG MAYAMAN, Danny recognized the laughter. had a drug overdose and passed By Joe Cabrera “Put’ng ‘na, Monte (Son of a away in his twenties. It was Mon- Kung hindi MAGLAHO ay biglang GAGAAN. bitch Monte),” Danny screamed. te who got strayed from them. The laughter continued. When A Collecton of Jokes Written in Pilipino Verse Kasong nagtatagal ay isang “corruption”, Tanggapin nyo’t hindi ay ‘wag ng magtanong. SPANISH- AND/OR $10.00 a copy Masdan nyo ang China, humatol sa Pinoy, TAGALOG-SPEAKING Kamatayan agad sa PINOY “drug mule”. RECEPTIONIST/CLERK Call Asian Journal San Diego needed by Law Firm in 619-474-0588 Tilamsik ng sama nitong ating bayan, May mga bansa rin na natatapunan. Downtown San Diego. Ang paniniwalang, hustisyang mabagal, Two Days a week. S.A.T. TEST COMING UP? Mayrong samang bunga, KURAPSYON, kabayan. Salary $10 - $12 per hour depending SCHEDULE YOUR MATH/CALCULUS TUTORING Hirit ni: upon experience. Call 619.955.6277 or AT BONITA LIBRARY. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Romeo S. Nicolas email resume to [email protected] CALL 619.474.0588 ASK FOR OGIE CRUZ. 3/27/2011 Page 18 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011 Health Struggling to Follow Doctor’s Orders: Keys to Long Life? Not What You Might Expect

Paid Caregivers May Lack the “Don’t work too hard, don’t stress,” doesn’t work as advice for good health and When Friedman and Martin began their research in 1991, Skills to Take on Health-Relat- long life. Subjects who were the most involved and committed to their jobs did they planned to spend six the best. Continually productive men and women lived much longer than their months examining predictors of ed Tasks in Senior’s Homes health and longevity among the more laid-back comrades. Terman participants. ScienceDaily (Feb. 22, 2011) — medication into a pillbox. This study became known, followed Paid caregivers make it possible is an alarming statistic, because ScienceDaily (Mar. 12, 2011) prising Discoveries for Health But the project continued the children through their for seniors to remain living in patients who don’t take certain — Cheer up. Stop worrying. and Long Life from the Land- over the next two decades -- lives, collecting information their homes. The problem, ac- medications as prescribed could Don’t work so hard. Good ad- mark Eight-Decade Study” funded in part by the National that included family histories cording to a new Northwestern end up in the hospital, Lindquist vice for a long life? As it turns (Hudson Street Press, March Institute on Aging -- and the and relationships, teacher and Medicine study, is that more than said. out, no. In a groundbreaking 2011). team eventually involved more parent ratings of personal- one-third of caregivers had dif- “Many of these caregivers are than 100 graduate and under- ity, hobbies, pet ownership, ficulty reading and understanding good people who don’t want to graduate students who tracked job success, education levels, health-related information and disappoint and don’t want to down death certificates, evalu- military service and numerous directions. Sixty percent made er- lose their jobs,” Lindquist said. ated interviews, and analyzed other details. rors when sorting medications into “So they take on health-related tens of thousands of pages of pillboxes. responsibilities, such as giving out information about the Terman “When we started, we were The study will be published in medications and accompanying participants through the years. the Journal of General Internal clients to the doctor for appoint- frustrated with the state of Medicine. ments. Most physicians and fam- “We came to a new under- In a first-of-its-kind study, nearly ily members do not realize that standing about happiness and 100 paid, non-family caregivers while the caregiver is nodding and The clearest health ben- health,” said Martin, now a were recruited in the Chicago area saying ‘yes’, she might not really efit of social relation- psychology professor at La and their health literacy levels and understand what is being said.” ships comes from being Sierra University in Riverside. the health-related responsibilities Right now there isn’t a standard involved with and help- “One of the findings that really were assessed, said Lee Lindquist, test family members or employ- astounds people, including us, M.D., ment agencies ing others. The groups is that the Longevity Project assistant can use to you associate with often participants who were the most professor of gauge a care- determine the type of cheerful and had the best sense geriatrics at giver’s ability person you become -- of humor as kids lived shorter Northwest- to understand healthy or unhealthy. lives, on average, than those ern Univer- and follow who were less cheerful and sity Feinberg health-related joking. It was the most prudent School of information, and persistent individuals who Medicine Lindquist research about individual dif- stayed healthiest and lived the and phy- said. ferences, stress, health and longest.” sician at “Currently study of personality as a predic- longevity,” Friedman recalled. Northwestern Memorial Hospital. we are developing tests consumers tor of longevity, University of Friedman and Martin exam- “It was clear that some people Part of the explanation lies in “We found that nearly 86 can use to evaluate caregiver skills California, Riverside research- ined, refined and supplemented were more prone to disease, health behaviors -- the cheer- percent of the caregivers per- as well as studying the screen- ers found just the opposite. data gathered by the late Stan- took longer to recover, or died ful, happy-go-lucky kids tended form health-related tasks,” said ing processes caregiver agencies ford University psychologist sooner, while others of the to take more risks with their Lindquist, lead author of the use,” Lindquist said. “But, if you “It’s surprising just how often Louis Terman and subsequent same age were able to thrive. health across the years, Fried- study. “Most of the caregivers are really want to know if the care- common assumptions -- by researchers on more than 1,500 All sorts of explanations were man noted. While an optimistic women, about 50 years old. Many giver is doing a good job and is both scientists and the media bright children who were about being proposed -- anxiety, lack approach can be helpful in a are foreign born or have a limited taking care of the health needs of -- are wrong,” said Howard S. 10 years old when they were of exercise, nerve-racking ca- crisis, “we found that as a gen- education. The jobs typically pay your senior, start by going into the Friedman, distinguished profes- first studied in 1921. “Probably reers, risk-taking, lack of reli- eral life-orientation, too much just under $9.00 per hour, but home, observing them doing the sor of psychology who led the our most amazing finding was gion, unsociability, disintegrat- of a sense that ‘everything will nearly one-third of the caregivers tasks, and asking more questions.” 20-year study. that personality characteristics ing social groups, pessimism, be just fine’ can be dangerous earn less than minimum wage.” The Barney Family Foundation and social relations from child- poor access to medical care, because it can lead one to be Lindquist found that despite funded this study (Source: http:// Friedman and Leslie R. hood can predict one’s risk of and Type A behavior patterns.” careless about things that are pay, country of birth or education www.sciencedaily.com/releas- Martin , a 1996 UCR alumna dying decades later,” Friedman But none were well-studied important to health and long level, 60 percent of all the care- es/2011/02/110222171238.htm (Ph.D.) and staff researchers, concluded. over the long term. That is, givers made errors when doling have published those findings none followed people step-by- (Continued on page 21) in “The Longevity Project: Sur- The Longevity Project, as the step throughout their lives. April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 19 Housing & Real Estate

Fire Escape Planning You Can Have It All at Amber Woods In Vista! VISTA, March 2011 -- At- Starts with Having a Plan tention home buyers! For a dow” said Chris Filardi, Senior limited time, Amber Woods Homes with two or more Vice President of Marketing at in Vista is offering many stories should be equipped with Werner Ladder. “Making sure extra features with your a fire escape ladder everyone knows the exit op- new home purchase…at no tions and how to use a built-in additional cost. Stainless (Family Features) In 2008, fire escape ladder if necessary Steel appliances, Granite fire departments responded to could, ultimately, save a life in Countertops, front and rear 403,000 home fires in the Unit- an emergency.” yard landscaping, window ed States, yet, a recent survey coverings, and upgraded by the Home Safety Council There are more than 70 mil- flooring are all included (HSC) reveals that less than lion two-to-three-story homes with the purchase of a new half (37 percent) of respon- in the United States, according home. But remember, this dents have taken any actions to to a 2007 U.S. Census Bureau is a limited offer on select prevent home fires. In response, American Housing Survey, yet homes, so hurry over to HSC and Werner Ladder are surprisingly, research by HSC Amber Woods today! partnering to encourage fami- reveals that only six percent of lies to prepare for a home fire U.S. homes own a fire escape Priced from just $399,900, by developing an emergency ladder. Amber Woods is North escape plan and to make sure San Diego County’s best second- and third- story exits “Many families don’t real- new home value! Here are equipped with fire escape ize that a fire can go from first are spacious and attractive ladders. Families may consider spark to deadly levels in as few single family homes featuring an innovative built-in ladder as as three minutes, leaving fami- close to the best schools, parks, Ave. and proceeding south. hood from Watt Communities, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, and shopping and entertainment, The community is open daily, one of Southern California’s up to almost 2,700 square feet and just a short drive to the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For addi- most respected home builders. of interior living area in large beach. tional information, please call and distinctive two-story floor 760-727-2945 or visit Amber- Watt was recently named plans. Amber Woods is located at woods-Homes.com. Builder of the Year by the Los 1104 Woodcrest Lane in Vista, Angeles/Ventura Chapter of the Amber Woods also features and can be reached by exiting Amber Woods is another top- Building Industry Association the very best location in Vista, the 78 Freeway at Sycamore quality new home neighbor- of Southern California.

of the most important home should have a fire escape ladder like to be on the ladder while for a home, visit the Home improvement steps a caregiver that is easy to use and is long preventing an unnecessary fall. Safety Council at http:// can take.” enough to reach the ground. Only use the ladder for an exit www.homesafetycouncil.org/ in an actual emergency. MySafeHome/msh_wernerlad- The HSC and Werner Ladder Once the plan is in place, it is der_w001.asp to Werner Lad- are urging families to work to- just as important that families If you have infants or children der Feature Page and Werner gether to develop a fire escape practice fire drills at least twice too young to escape indepen- Ladder at www.wernerfirees- plan. They can start by draw- a year. As part of their fire dently, keep a front facing baby capeladder.com. By starting ing a floor plan of their home, drill exercises, families should carrier near the window so an to practice fire safety now, an option. lies little time to escape,” said including all rooms, windows, remember to practice deploy- adult can escape with the baby families can ensure they will be Home Safety Council President doors, stairways, fire escapes ing the fire escape ladder to and have both hands free to prepared throughout the year “If your primary exit is Meri-K Appy. “In situations and smoke alarms, and inden- the ground. To practice, extend hold the ladder. to exit their home safely in the blocked by smoke, heat or when getting out of the home tifying two ways out of every the escape ladder and climb event of a fire. flames, you’ll need to use a sec- quickly is critical to survival, a room. In some cases a window up a few rungs from the bot- To learn more about devel- ond way out, possibly a win- fire escape ladder may be one may be the only way to escape tom. This will give each family oping a fire escape plan and a fire. In this situation, families member a sense of what it feels choosing a fire escape ladder

she said that they don’t’ re- quake happened. His father ally understand Japanese and worked nearby and was driving Letter from when they fled they followed to the school. He was on the Follow @asianjournal on Twitter her. But when she checked third floor balcony and he saw Fukushima: back they were gone. Now she the tsunami sweep his father’s didn’t know if they managed car away. I asked him about his A Vietnamese- to survive. She remembers one mother and he said his house is woman’s name Nguyen thi right by the beach, and that his Japanese police Huyen (or Hien). mother and little sister probably officer’s account No representatives from the didn’t make it. He turned his Vietnamese embassy have head and wiped his tears when I asked about his relatives. (Continued from page 1) shown even though on the Vietnamese news on the inter- The boy was shivering so I If I close my eyes, I see dead net they say that they are very took off my police jacket and bodies. If I open my eyes, I also concerned about Vietnamese put it on him. That’s when my see dead bodies. Each one of citizens in Japan, all of it a lie. bag of food ration fell out. I us have to work 20 hours a day. Even us policemen are hungry picked it up and gave it to him. Yet I wish we had 48 hours in a and thirsty so can you imagine “When it comes to your turn, day so that we can continue to what those Vietnamese foreign they might run out of food. So go help rescue folks. students are going through? here’s my portion. I already ate. We are without water and The worst things here right Why don’t you eat it.” electricity, and food ration is now are the cold, the hunger The boy took my food and near zero. We barely manage and thirst, the lack of water bowed. I thought he would eat to move refugees and there and electricity. The people here it right away but not at all. He are new orders to move them remain calm, and their sense of took the bag of food and went elsewhere. dignity and proper behavior are up where the line end and put it I am currently in Fukushima, very good so things aren’t as where all the food was waiting about 25 kilometers away from bad as they could be. But given to be distributed. I was really the nuclear power plant. I have another week I can’t guarantee shocked. I asked him why he so much to tell you that if I that things wont’ get to a point didn’t eat it and instead add it could write it all down it would where there would no way we to the food … surely turn into a novel about can provide proper protection He answered: “Because I human relationships and behav- and order. They are humans see a lot more people hungrier ior during time of crisis. after all, and when hunger and than I am. If I put it there then The other day I ran into a thirst override dignity, well, they would distribute the food Vietnamese American. His they will do what they have to equally.” name is Toan and he is an do. The government is trying to When I head that I turned engineer working at Fukushima provide air supply, bringing in away so that people didn’t see 1 and he was wounded right at food and medicine but it’s like me cry. It was so moving. Who the beginning when the earth- dropping a little salt into the knew a 9 year old in 3rd grade quake struck. With the chaos ocean. can teach me a lesson on how that ensued no one helped him Brother, there are so many to be a human being in a time communicate with his family. stories I want to tell you but of great suffering? A powerful When I ran into him I contacted there are so many that I don’t lesson on sacrifice and giving. the US embassy and I have to know how to write them. But A society that can a produce a admit that I admire the Ameri- there was a really moving nine year old who understands cans’ swift action: they sent a incident. It involves a little about sacrifice for the greater helicopter immediately to the Japanese boy and he taught an good has got to be a great soci- hospital and took him to their adult like me a lesson on how ety, a great people. military base. to behave as human being. It reminds me of a phrase But the foreign students from Last night, I was sent to a that I learned in school on Vietnam are not so lucky. I still little grammar school to help a capitalist theories from old man have not received any news charity organization distribute Fuwa [Tetsuzo], Chairman of from them, and if there are food to the refugees. It was a Japanese Communist Party: exact names and addresses of long line the snaked this way “If Marx comes back to life, where they work and so on, it and that and I saw a little boy he will have to add a phrase to would be easier to find out as around 9 years old. He was his book, Capital, and that’s to their fate. In Japan the police wearing a t-shirt and pair of ‘Communist ideology is only do not keep such exact data of shorts. successful in Japan.’” residency the way they do in It was getting very cold and Well, a few lines to send you Vietnam and privacy law here the boy was at the very end of and your family my warm makes it difficult to find them. the line. I was worried that by wishes. The hours of my shift I met a Japanese woman who the time his turn came there has begun again. worked with seven Vietnamese wouldn’t be any food left. So I women who are here foreign talked to him. Ha Minh Thanh students. Their work place is He said he was in the middle only 3 km from the ocean and of PE at school when the earth- Page 20 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011 negative feelings of worthless- From Antique to America: ness when advised by relatives and friends to leave her good- Lifestyle for-nothing husband and not be Memoirs of a Filipino American Doctor a martyr. But because of their two young siblings, she stood by for their solemn vow, “for by Joe Son better or for worse,” and in the Pinnacle: My Early Retirement Read J’Son’s previous articles by visiting our website at www. name of love not hate. “Increased means and increased leisure are the two asianjournalusa.com With God’s will, her husband got sick to get well, and be- civilizers of man.”- BENJAMIN DISRAELI came now an ideal husband and father. She now learned about he Filipino Ameri- age of sixty-fi ve is considered How do you overcome the sanctity and solemnity of early retirement. We are not a matrimonial vow and be- can physicians talking here of the middle age negative feelings? lieved that what God has united Tare my primary “blashs” or “meddlesome”. As can be unifi ed everlasting. interest on how they can the practice of medicine in this In the last issue of the San Di- Strong faith and prayers to country becomes less and less ego Asian Journal sometimes in the Almighty, love not hate, and A promising young cou- prepare to retire early. exciting less satisfying and more March, I wrote an article about peace not war. ple was once infl uenced by I have written articles non-rewarding, we realize that it negativity, Be Happy... Think God does not want you to druggist and got addicted, they about early retirement isn’t fun anymore. Therefore the positive! give out under the weight of lost almost everything they decision to retire before the age At least three AJ readers sent despair or hopelessness. owned and both resorted to that was published in the of fi fty-nine is becoming popular an e-mail giving a positive Some people think that God is begging. The young husband APPA quarterly maga- and attractive. The malpractice feedback on the article and one too occupied with other mat- got rehabilitated and was trans- insurance is prohibitive for many even suggested if I can formed by the guidance zine back in 1988 and of us, Medicare reimbursement think of something that of his elder brother, who 1989. These dates were is appalling, and encroachment can give an overview on is a priest. He persuaded about ten years before I of government bureaucratic dollar mark and the debt ser- how to overcome negative his wife to follow his rules upon our practice makes vice obligations are gone, then feelings. footsteps and leave her decided to retire. As the everyone unhappy. The practice you are working from the right In bad times like what addicted live-in partner to theme of this memoir is of medicine just does not offer blueprint. Physicians who have we have today, economic save their family and give personal fulfi llment anymore, availed themselves of the tax de- hardships, inevitable war, peace a chance not war. It about dreams, aspiration for it is fraught with tension and ferred retirement plans, such as corrupt government of- changed their life com- and goals, I never stopped pressure. Many have said they the Defi ne Benefi t Plan, as early fi cials, high gas prices, pletely and came to know reaching my hands to that will never retire; nonetheless, as twenty years ago, could have pervasive violence, work the power between good the stress of work, Medicare and easily accumulated a million dol- and food shortage, in- and evil, to live happily untouchable star. malpractice threat will eventu- lars in pension assets before age cessant wrath of nature, their married life. ally make them realize that 59 ½. If that describes you, you including wanton injus- Actually when I was a With all the pressures in medi- enough is enough. Consequently, have already reached your goal tice, I believe countless child, I used to compare cine these days, many doctors you should get ready, whether and can retire anytime you want. people are struggling with myself with my older fi nd themselves thinking about you like it or not, to plan for The typical young doctor in his negative feelings while brother. I always felt in- early retirement. While most just retirement. In addition to hav- 30s or 40s will still have ample others maybe are plagued ferior to him. and always dream about it, many actually ing a retirement timetable, you time to catch on; he will surely by overwhelming sadness have a sense of insecurity, achieve it, often long before they must also know where to spend have well over 1 million in their and a sense of worthless- doubting my abilities, By are sixty-fi ve. Unfortunately, it enjoyably. pension account before age ness. the proper guidance of many retirees have not saved or sixty-fi ve. The Tax Reforms Act These kinds of negative feel- ters to give attention to their my dad and mom who were all planned enough to fi nance their A good number of doctors are of 1986, however, has adversely ings can be dangerrous. They personal feelings. Christian God-fearing and good catho- dream. For many of them, the afraid to retire at an earlier age affected the pension plans, so will undermine people’s con- faith teaches us that God is lics when they were still alive, stock market’s recent decline has because they think they will have that those who have recently es- fi dence, blackened the ability concerned about our feelings I came to realize that to live made their plans obsolete. It is nothing to do. They are worried tablished retirement plans might to think and may even curtail which assures us that those a good life, is not to compete therefore imperative that early of boredom; friends have told consider asking a tax attorney people’s reasoning power. This who are broken-hearted with with anyone else but do the planning is a necessity. them that they will go crazy and or fi nancial planner if it is worth should be the right time where strong faith and ardent prayers best you can, so you can over- die early. For as long as the pen- keeping it. people need power and energy, are heard. It is so comforting to come your feeling of inadequa- Regardless of when I wrote sion pay is adequate, and they do in order to keep going in this note that constant prayers will cy. It is very heartwarming to my articles, they seem to be still not have to face a lot of adjust- Many of you have been blessed troubled time and it is essential bring us closer to God when we know that God is just and treat informative and worth consider- ments, things will go smoothly. and are content in this great to keep negative feeling under are in distress. everybody equally. ing in your plans for early retire- The question is when will they country. You worked hard to earn control. A battered wife with an alco- Joe C.Son, ment. enjoy that money? a living and no doubt achieved Let us consider three ways holic husband experienced lots [email protected] success and affl uence in your to overcome negative feelings: of sufferings and once had a San Diego, CA For the APPA Today, Vol. 10, Now is the time to spend it on lives. It is probably correct to say No.6, pp. 19, I wrote the follow- living the life you like. that you and your spouse have ing: worked continuously for the last As this next article was writ- thirty years, and some may be IS EARLY RETIREMENT ten back in 1989, it may still be working towards your second re- FOR YOU? appropriate to Filipino American tirement. Now, as the job begins physicians still practicing in to wear you down, it is time to According to a writer from America. enjoy life and start making plans Medical Economics, one should for your retirement. Although to start making retirement plans “at I wrote this article in the Phil- some this may be a premature the prime of life, the pinnacle of ippine Physician Offi cial Journal question, planning ahead is never middle age. Middle age occurs of the Association of the Phil- wrong. at the end of rearing children. It ippine Physicians in America, occurs for a workingman before Volume 11 No. 3 1989. Have you planned what you he reaches his level of incompe- will do when you retire? To tence. It occurs when the worker RETIREMENT REVISITED some it is a dreadful situation to is still in power-making deci- ponder. However, to others, they sions.” Are you ready to retire soon cannot wait and are eagerly look- and be fi nancially stable? Some ing forward to it. Are you planning for an early people say retirement means retirement? It may be premature when not having to say, “I owe.” In these times of economic to ask you this question. Nev- A fi nancial survey of physicians uncertainty, infl ation, reces- ertheless, those who are in their in 1986 states that “more than sion and energy crisis, planning mid fi fties who practiced for one in four are reported to have for tomorrow is an extremely almost twenty years, may soon a net worth of at least $1-mil- tricky. The shrinking dollar is consider giving up and retire lion.” When the retirement funds the number one problem fac- early. Retirement prior to the have reached nearly a million ing anyone trying to guarantee himself a comfortable retirement in this country. There must be an alternative to a “better life”, and it should not be diffi cult for most Filipino Americans to achieve it upon retirement. That alternative is the Philippines. The biggest allure that living in the Philip- pines can offer is money value. For one thing, the cost-of-living in the Philippines is very advan- tageous for someone earning a pension in U.S. dollars.

I have been informed that Tagaytay City is an ideal retirement location. It has a marvelous mild tropical climate. An attractive secured gated community with linkages to adjoining towns and provinces are the blueprint at your disposal, you will have a butler, house help, a gardener, and driver at a cost you can easily afford. There will be extra cash to invest in any of your favorite charitable projects or other business opportunities that may employ your townmates, friends and relatives.

Have you thought of spending your retirement time in Manila? Do you realize that Manila (619) 746 - speaks the merriest version of things that it can offer to individuals with reasonable retirement income? Think of the things you

(Continued on page 22) April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 21 ly to live long lives, but surprisingly the psychological stress Food for thought Keys to of war itself is not necessarily a The Law that major health threat. Rather, it is Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Long Life? a cascade of unhealthy patterns journalusa.com that sometimes follows. Those Matters (Continued from page 18) who fi nd meaning in a trau- matic experience and are able life. Prudence and persistence, by Atty. A. Erwin Bautista to reestablish a sense of secu- however, led to a lot of impor- Read Atty Bautista’s previous articles by visiting our website at rity about the world are usually tant benefi ts for many years. It www.asianjournalusa.com Three Stages of Life the ones who return to a healthy 6. There is nothing left to turns out that happiness is not We have 3 stupid stages pathway. learn the hard way... a root cause of good health. of life: People who feel loved and 7. Things you buy now won’t Instead, happiness and health Immigration: Humanitarian Reinstatement cared for report a better sense wear out. go together because they have Teen Age: of well-being, but it doesn’t common roots.” How you can get a greencard Have Time + Energy …but help them live longer. The 8. You can eat supper at 4 No Money clearest health benefi t of social PM. Many of the UCR fi ndings even if your USC spouse died. Working Age: relationships comes from being fl y in the face of conventional THE LAW THAT MATTERS tions relating to immediate rela- Have Money + Energy …but involved with and helping oth- 9. You can live without sex wisdom. For example: By Atty. A. Erwin Bautista | | tive status under section 201(b) No Time ers. The groups you associate but not your glasses SAN DIEGO, 4/8.2011 -- Ques- (2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Old Age: with often determine the type of Marriage may be good for tion: My U.S. Citizen spouse died Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b) Have Time + Money …but no person you become -- healthy 10. You get into heated argu- men’s health, but doesn’t really without ever fi ling a petition in (2)(A)(i)) pending on or after the Energy or unhealthy. ments matter for women. Steadily my behalf and my minor children, date of the enactment of this Act. It’s never too late to choose about pension plans. married men -- those who can I still get a greencard for my- Perks Of Reaching 50+ a healthier path, Friedman and remained in long-term mar- self and my children? (B) TRANSITION CASES- Martin said. The fi rst step is to 11. You no longer think of riages -- were likely to live to (i) IN GENERAL- Notwith- Someone had to remind me, throw away the lists and stop speed limits as a challenge. age 70 and beyond; fewer than Answer: Yes, you can under the standing any other provision of so I’m reminding you, too. worrying about worrying. Don’t laugh.... It is all true! one-third of divorced men were October 28, 2009 DHS Appropria- law, an alien described in clause 12. You quit trying to hold likely to live to 70; and men tions Act of 2010. If your spouse (ii) who seeks immediate relative “Some of the minutiae of your stomach in no matter who who never married outlived died before that date you have status pursuant to the amendment what people think will help us walks into the room. those who remarried and sig- until October 28, 2011 to fi le and made by paragraph (1) shall fi le lead long, healthy lives, such nifi cantly outlived those who if on or after October 28, 2009 a petition under section 204(a) as worrying about the ratio of 13. You sing along with el- divorced -- but they did not live you have 2 years to fi le. (1)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids evator music. as long as married men. Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a) in the foods we eat, actually are Being divorced is much less How does DHS Appropriations (1)(A)(ii)) not later than the date red herrings, distracting us from 14. Your eyes won’t get much harmful to women’s health. Act of 2010 affect widow/er with- that is 2 years after the date of the the major pathways,” Friedman worse. Women who divorced and did out pending cases? enactment of this Act. said. “When we recognize the not remarry lived nearly as long-term healthy and un- 15.Your investment in health long as those who were steadily On October 28, 2009 Presi- (ii) ALIENS DESCRIBED- An healthy patterns in ourselves, insurance is fi nally beginning married. dent Obama signed into law the alien is described in this clause we can begin to maximize the to pay off. “Don’t work too hard, don’t Department of Homeland Secu- if— healthy patterns.” stress,” doesn’t work as advice rity Appropriations Act of 2010 (I) the alien’s United States citi- “Thinking of making changes 16. Your joints are more ac- for good health and long life. specifi cally section 568(c) which zen spouse died before the date of as taking ‘steps’ is a great curate meteorologists than the Terman subjects who were the allows for adjustment of status the enactment of this Act; Perks of reaching 50 or being strategy,” Martin advised. “You national weather service. most involved and committed of widows or widowers of U.S. (II) the alien and the citizen over 60 ... and heading towards can’t change major things about to their jobs did the best. Con- Citizens. spouse were married for less than 70! yourself overnight. But making 17. Your secrets are safe with tinually productive men and 2 years at the time of the citizen small changes, and repeating your friends because they can’t women lived much longer than Section 568 (c) reads as follows: spouse’s death; and 1. Kidnappers are not very those steps, can eventually cre- remember them either. their more laid-back comrades. “(c) Relief for Surviving (III) the alien has not remar- interested in you. ate that path to longer life.” Starting formal schooling Spouses- ried.” 18.Your supply of brain cells too early -- being in fi rst grade The law allows for the adjust- 2. In a hostage situation, you ___ are likely to be released fi rst. is fi nally down to a manageable before age 6 -- is a risk factor (1) IN GENERAL- The second ment of status to legal permanent size. for earlier mortality. Having sentence of section 201(b)(2)(A) resident of widow/er even if their The above story is reprinted suffi cient playtime and being (i) of the Immigration and Nation- marriage is less than 2 years and 3. No one expects you to run (with editorial adaptations by 19. You can’t remember who able to relate to classmates is ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A) even if there was no petition fi led — anywhere. ScienceDaily staff) from mate- sent you this list. very important for children. (i)) is amended by striking `for in their behalf prior to the death rials provided by University of Playing with pets is not at least 2 years at the time of the of their U.S. Citizen spouse. 4. People call at 9 PM and California - Riverside. ask, ‘Did I wake you? And you notice these are all associated with longer life. citizen’s death’. Previously prior to the enactment in big print for your conve- Pets may sometimes improve (2) APPLICABILITY- of this law only widow/er married Source: http://www. nience. well-being, but they are not a (A) IN GENERAL- The amend- for 2 years with their U.S. Citizen 5. People no longer view you sciencedaily.com/releas- substitute for friends. ment made by paragraph (1) shall as a hypochondriac. es/2011/03/110311153541.htm Combat veterans are less like- apply to all applications and peti- (Continued on page 23)

April 2011 Attend a free presentation Call (619) 746 - 3416 Page 22 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011 Business Directory Pinnacle: My Early Retirement sive places in or around Manila. ATTORNEYS BAKERIES DENTISTS DRIVING SCHOOLS (Continued from page 20) As an alternative, put the money have been putting off for twenty in the bank and rent a vacation Abano, Ashley Bread Deluxe Badillo, Dr. Florabel F. Oliver Aguilar Driving School years of working: golf, tennis, home in Manila with caution: Law Offices of Ashley Abano 1420 E. Plaza Blvd. S-01 10717 Camino Ruiz, # 122 2371 Forest Meadow Court travel, fishing, and comfortable rents are astronomically expen- 225 Broadway, 21st Floor National City, CA 91950 San Diego, CA 92126 Chula Vista, CA 91915 sive in these fashionable places. San Diego, CA, 92101 Tel. (619) 474-2624 Tel. (858) 566-6099 Tel. (619) 482-1488 living. How about going back Tel. (619) 702-3051 home to your hometown you You will have a home, fully CAREGIVERS Chan, Andrew Perez, Gerry loved? Aside from being home furnished, a spectacular place of Alejo, E.B. 925 East Pennsylvania Ave. # D 6985 Westleigh Place with your friends and rela- incomparable luxury. It will have 240 Woodlawn Ave., Suite 14 Home Care Assistance Escondido, CA 92025 San Diego, CA 92126 tives, you have accomplished all the amenities you can think of Chula Vista, CA 91910 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. B-10 Tel. (858) 527-0365 Tel. (619) 571-9159 that burning desire of returning at your disposal. All of these at a Tel. (619) 203-5782 Encinitas, CA 92029 home. Plan something of estab- cost you can easily afford. If you Tel. (760)635-3646 Lazaga, Dr, Myrna COMMUNITIES, NEW HOMES choose your hometown, which American Legal Center 914 East 8th Street, #208 lishing a home with all the ame- Atty Erwin Bautista Horizons ADHC National City, CA 91950 Sentinels Del Sur nities you can afford and enjoy. I strongly recommend, you will 550 East 8th Street, Suite 11 1415 East 8th Street Suite 5 Tel (619) 477-0570 by Davidson Communities By staying in Manila, you may have more than enough money National City, CA 91950 National City, CA 941950 Paseo del Sur, Poway, CA contribute to the advancement of to spend. Even with consider- Tel. 619) 474 7755 Tel. (619) 474-1822 Largoza, Dr. Nita Tel. (858) 756-4283 medical standards in our country, able adjustments to face, i.e., tax 1040 Tierra Del Rey www.sentinelsdelsur.com be it in direct participation with and penalties, you can realize Carrasquillo, Lorna M. Marquez CARGO FORWARDERS Chula Vista, CA 91910 Luxury 2- to 3-story homes the Post Graduate Medical Train- a spendable peso equivalent to Free Consultation Tel. (619) 482-1992 more than two to three million Tel. (877) 639-4529 Manila Forwarder HOUSING DEVELOPERS ing Program in the Philippines 3104 East Plaza Blvd. New Image Dentistry or Center for Medical Learning pesos annually enjoying this Chua, Tinsay, Vega Law National City, CA 91950 Dr. Rossana T. Alfonso Canyon Woods Tagaytay in Asia. In short, the recreational luxurious life style in the Phil- Atty. Aurora Vega Tel. (619) 434-7191 2340 E. 8th Street Condos, Tagaytay, and cultural amenities and ippines. You couldn’t possibly 1901 First Avenue, Suite 142 National City, CA 91950 Philippines outlets for your personal inter- spend all that money. Yes, you San Diego, CA Pentagon Cargo Tel. (619) 470-2558 Tel. (619) 746-3416 ests are all there. For one thing, can help other people. Contribute Tel. (619) 955-6277 3200 Highland Avenue #2-B you are at the prime of your of to charity. For doctors, you can National City, CA 91950 Palaganas, Aleli Presidio at Britanny Bay work as a consultant in one of Cooke, Kenneth Tel (619) 474-0767 1311 E. 8th Street, Suite D Condos, Lakefront @ Laguna Bay your life, as you are active and c/o Maria Cielito Bejarin National City, CA 91950 Sucat, Metro Manila functioning both mentally and the medical centers. You have a 240 Woodlawn Avenue #15 Willex USA Cargo, Inc. Tel. (619.474.8441 Tel. (619) 746-3416 physically. Not only will you ac- lot of spare time. Stay for three Chula Vista, CA 91910 Main Street, No. 14 complish your wishes and desire to six months in the Philippines Tel (619) 696-7196 Chula Vista, CA 91911 Salazar, Evelyn SM Properties to help your countrymen, but and presto! You are back to your Tel. (619)866.6151 1339 Third Avenue Condo units @ SM Malls also you will have emotionally condo again in the U.S. At an Karagdag, Atty. Rogelio Chula Vista, CA 91911 in the Philippines satisfying and very comfortable earlier age you really can retire 10717 Camino Ruiz # 131 CASINOS Tel. (619) 426-2040 Tel. (619) 746-3416 and enjoy it all. . San Diego, CA 92126 living conditions. This is not to Tel. (858) 348-7475 Barona Casino Saldana, Ronaldo INSURANCE say that you will retire for good 1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd, 665 H Street, Suite E in the Philippines. To guide you on your early Perez, Atty. Susan Lakeside, CA Chula Vista, CA 91910 Jerry Salcedo Agency retirement pay-off (retirement 625 Broadway, Suite 1015 (888) 722-7662 Tel. (619) 422-7252 Nationwide Insurance Here is the scenario: The before 59 ½), I suggest that you San Diego, CA 92101 162 S. Rancho Sante Fe,Ste E100 children are all grown and have consult your financial consultant. Tel (619) 819-8648 Sycuan Casino Encinitas, CA 92024 The new laws have changed 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92019 Te. (877) 260-7104 graduated from college. You have sold your big house and drastically. The “early retirement moved to a smaller one like a rules” as stipulated in the Tax condominium. Besides having Reforms Act of 1986 have some the pension nest egg, the sale of good news. It states that “wheth- The14th Annual Cinco de Mayo in Chula Vista your practice and other real es- er you are incorporated or not, Third Avenue Village Associa- will receive facials, manicures, as they compete in the salsa the Quinceanera Extravaganza tate assets can be another source you can draw out your retirement tion | CHULA VISTA, 4/5/2011 hairstyling and more then walk contest. Grab authentic food where you will find everything of income. The sale of your benefits at any age.” To avoid -- We’re just one month away! away with a goodie bag of and drinks from one of our you need to plan the perfect home will probably produce a paying a ten percent penalty, The 14th Annual Festival Cinco products catered especially to many street vendors then park quinceanera, wedding or party. large chunk of money, includ- you need only take the money de Mayo presented by Cox them. yourself close to the Main Take in performances on the ing a large capital gain. The law in substantial equal payments Communications is fast ap- Bring the young ones to the Stage at F Street to listen to our Quinceanera stage and watch allows you to exclude the first over either your lifetime or your proaching and we have plenty Kids Fun Zone complete with full band line up and hear the a special mother, daughter $500,000 of capital gains from spouse’s joint lifetimes. in store for our 40,000 festival games, rides, face painting and results of our contests. The E fashion show, showcasing both tax, provided that you are fifty- I retired at age sixty-five in goers. Bring your mom to the our community stage at Park Street stage will be occupied Quinceaneras and their moms. five and have lived in the house September 1998. I worked part Red Carpet Treatment Tent Way with local performances by the Southwestern College For more information, visit for at least five years. The cash time for two years. My two as- where she will feel like Hol- and demos. School of Arts and Communi- http://thirdavenuevillage. generated can possibly let you sociates also retired ahead of me lywood royalty with a mini Taste fresh salsas prepared cation. com/events/festival-cinco-de- buy a home in one of the exclu- at the same age. makeover. For just $5 moms by Third Avenue restaurants Stop at Memorial Park for mayo-2011/ (Continued on page 23)

(619) 474-0588 April 8-14, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 23 Classified Ads

Reach the SALE Orchids and Tropical Fruit Trees lucrative April 9 Saturday and April 10 Sunday, Asian Pacific from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Orchids: Orchid Trees, Epidendrums, Cattleyas, Islander Cymbidiums, Phalaenopsis, African Tulip Trees (yellow), and misc. Market by Tropical Fruit Trees (Price): Giant Atis (sold); Gi- ant Guava (10/12); Calamansi (35); Cherimoya (30); advertising Manila Mango (sold); Black Bamboo (30); Kamachili (20); Suha, Dwarf (sold); Jujube (35); Banana, Dwarf in the Asian (15); Red Malaysian (sold); Persimmon, Fuyu (35); Journal! Cherry of the Rio Grand (15); Pomegranate, seedless (20); Surinam Cherry (35); Bay Leaf (10). Call (619) Contact Oscar or Vera Garcia, 919 Strawberry Hill 474-0588 Lane, Vista CA 92084. Tel. (760) 724-7341 or email [email protected].

As of this writing, volumes of articles about early retirement of Pinnacle: My Early Retirement doctors are now available. In a new IBD/Tipp Poll, four of nine (Continued from page 22) it for me. Things went right as doctors said they “would consid- planned. My need for security in There were three retirement er leaving their practice or taking our house is not necessary. Our parties, one from the Hospital an early retirement” if congress home is the nearest house to the Medical Staff, the second from passes the plan the democratic municipal building, across the San Diego Pathologist Medical majority and White House have Candari Street, a stone throw Group Inc. and the third from in mind. More than 800,000 away. Police guards are on duty Scripps Mercy Hospital Surgical doctors were practicing in 2006. twenty-four hours a day. The Tumor Board in separate dates. Projecting the poll’s finding onto Candari compound where my It was a tribute to honor me as that population, 360,000 doctors father’s sister and brother also I began my retirement. Indeed, would consider quitting. have their house was there ever I was extremely happy and felt since my grandfather, the presi- honored by these displays of With my recommendation for dente municipal, and his family friendship and expression of a place to enjoy your retirement, lived. goodwill. To chair and moderate consider this one, however. The

a Surgical Tumor Board Confer- overwhelming problems in our My wife and I went home for ence weekly in a teaching hos- country the Philippines is a very a short vacation in 2001. On our pital with prominent oncologists significant caveat ...forcing doc- second trip, my youngest daugh- in attendance was a memorable tors to think twice of considering ter Arleen came with us, which experience. retiring in an attractive place like coincided with the town fiesta. the Philippines. It was an enjoyable vacation, You might ask why I am not in and my daughter participated in the Philippines after my retire- several water sports events at the ment when in fact I was recom- Local Students pristine Pandan Bay seashore. mending it in my early writings. Unfortunately, for health reason, Raise Funds for Well, it is because I followed all my vacation to my hometown the plans I had mentioned above. had been abridged. My sister Japan From 1990-2000, I added two Loida had taken her vacation master bedrooms in our house annually and stays there for two in my hometown and furnished (Continued from page 3) months and comes back to her it with full amenities you can condo in Las Vegas. My cousin Hiroshima Monument for Peace imagine. During its construction Tessie and her husband would as a gesture of goodwill and I have to go home every three stay there too. friendship. months to watch the progress “During our visit we observed of the architect who designed the nuances between the East and West that enabled the comparison between two devel- Immigration: Humanitarian Reinstatement oped, yet different, cultures,” San Diego’s New Mascot Competition Gains Momentum said Hancova. “It offered one How you can get a greencard The countywide competition Margie Trout and Ramon Pena, a ceremony will take place for all of the most powerful tools for to choose the new face of San creative duo in the age 15-18 cat- winners on May 19. analytical thinking about the even if your USC spouse died. Diego is heating up with more egory, submitted a surfing squirrel. The panel of judges includes An- full picture of human achieve- than thirty creative designs Art students from Muirlands Middle gela Bass, Area 5 Superintendent of ment. But the most impres- (Continued from page 21) Will you still be covered if you received from amateur artists of School in La Jolla are drawing the San Diego Unified School Dis- sive thing about Japan was spouse can adjust their status. remarry? all ages and new entries coming mascots in class and their designs trict, Phil Blair, CEO of Manpower its people, who are unusually The law applies to those widow/ in daily, according to contest will soon be displayed with the Inc.; Reo Carr, editor-in-chief of the humble, polite, welcoming and er who present in the U.S. or If you remarried after the death coordinators at SanDiego.com. other entries at www.sandiego.com/ San Diego Business Journal; George sophisticated. When we heard residing abroad. of your US Citizen spouse you San Diegans were asked mascot. Chamberlin, executive editor of the news about the devastating are not eligible for this benefit. to send in designs that best Click on the “View Samples” but- the San Diego Daily Transcript; earthquake and tsunami, every- How, when and where will Also if you divorced or are legally summed up the county as a ton to see all entries to date. Donna Frye, former San Diego City one at Platt College felt moved widow/er file petition? separated from your U.S. Citizen whole, and the positive im- Then there is Tony Fantano, repre- District 6 councilmember; Jagger to action.” spouse at the time of death you pact it would produce for San senting the 22-and-up category, who and Kristi of Magic 92.5; Lee Ann Platt College opened its doors These widow/er will have to file will not be eligible for the benefit. Diego. So far, entries consist resubmitted a photo of the famous Kim, founder and president of the in San Diego more than thirty Form I 360 in order that they can of a variety of rough drawings San Diego Chicken. San Diego Asian Film Festival; years ago, providing the first adjust their status together with Should you or anyone you know and computer-generated images According to Fantano, San Di- Scott McMillin, CEO of McMillin computer graphics depart- their minor children. They should is in a similar situation consult ranging from Tony the Taco and ego’s original mascot is alive and Realty; Bob Rauch, chairman of the ment in San Diego. Today, send it to the Vermont Service an attorney to find out if you will Pepper Pete, to a surfing horny well and should never be replaced San Diego Hotel Motel Association; the purposefully small media Center. qualify for this benefit. toad and a robber carrying a bag since it is “the best mascot in the Sam the Cooking Guy, and Robert arts school offers 380 students The Form I-360 should be filed full of San Diego ‘swag.’ Many history of mascots.” Sanchez, CEO of Globaltel Media. bachelor of science, associate on or before October 28, 2011 if [We invite readers to call Atty. designs also incorporate surf The deadline for submissions is For more information on The San of applied science and diploma the US Citizen spouse died before A. Erwin Bautista to set up your boards and several are versions April 27 at 11:59 p.m. Between Diego Mascot Competition, visit programs in such fields as October 28, 2009 but the widow/ initial consultation. Atty. Bautista of a sun. April 29 and May 3, an impartial www.sandiego.com/mascot. To graphic design, 3D-animation, er can file within 2 years of the obtained his law degree from “This competition is unlike panel of San Diego business and view the latest entries, visit www. digital video production and death of the US Citizen spouse Western State University Col- any other, not only because it is civic leaders will select the top two sandiego.com/mascot and click the web design and development. if the death occurred on or after lege of Law, Fullerton, CA and searching for a city symbol, but entries per age category and visitors button on the right that says, “View October 28, 2009. his Bachelor of Arts Degree from because of the concerted effort to SanDiego.com will vote via an Samples.” the University of the Philippines. to include representatives of all online poll for an additional two fi- Is Form I-751 Petition to Re- Atty. Bautista practices Immigra- ages to take part in this excit- nalists. The categories include: best move Conditions on Residence tion, Bankruptcy, Family, and ing event,” said Jerome Foder, entry under age 15; best entry ages needed to be filed? Personal Injury Law and Income vice president of operations at 15-18; best entry ages 19-21; and Tax Preparation. Call his office at SanDiego.com. “I never imag- best entry ages 22 and up. There will be no necessity to file (619) 474 7755 in San Diego at ined we would see the range of Category winners will be an- Form I-751 Petition to Remove 550 E. 8th St., #11, National City, ideas that have been submitted.” nounced on May 11 and each will Conditions on Residence because CA 91950 and at (213) 365 7690 Angelo Carrasco is the competi- win $500. those widow/ers who will ob- in Los Angeles at 3435 Wilshire tion’s youngest entrant who sent in After these semi-finalists are an- tain permanent residence are not an image depicting a stiff-haired nounced, the judges will pick the Bl., Ste. 2700, Los Angeles, CA  subject to conditional permanent 90010.] baboon saying, “San Diego’s Wild!” grand prize winner and an awards Highest Pay, paid vacation High Profile Clients residence, hence Form I-751 need Weekly Pay, Flexible Hours in Rancho Santa Fe, not be submitted. We speak Tagalog Del Mar, Beach  Call first for required areas and La Jolla SPANISH- AND/OR TAGALOG-SPEAKING documents RECEPTIONIST/CLERK Interviewing all day Mon.-Fri., 10am—4pm S.A.T. TEST COMING UP? needed by Law Firm in Downtown San Diego. No appointment required SCHEDULE YOUR MATH/CALCULUS TUTORING AT BONITA LIBRARY. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. Two Days a week. Salary $10 - $12 per hour RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Rancho Santa Fe Plaza CALL 619.474.0588 ASK FOR OGIE CRUZ. depending upon experience. Call 619.955.6277 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, B-10 (facing Manchester) Encinitas, CA 92024 (877) 254-4860 or email resume to [email protected] www.HCA-sd.com Page 24 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 8-14, 2011