WEEKLY ISSUE 70 CITIES IN 11 STATES ONLINE Vol. IX Issue 391 1028 Mission Street, 2/F, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel. (415) 593-5955 or (650) 278-0692 [email protected] Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 ‘CIA planning to kill me’ – Duterte vs. “Go to hell” By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent Addressing Party is plotting living and with unidentified working in Hanoi, businessmen to Vietnam, Duterte oust Duterte. said that the CIA was “They are planning to kill him. convincing the “That’s the military and po- SPORTS | A5 PH NEWS | A2 situation. They said, lice, (particularly) the CIA is planning Sen. Antonio Tril- to kill me. Susmary- lanes IV, to join New TV5 head No bail for Mark osep, ginoo,” Duterte in their cause to said. topple Duterte,” A firearms said Evasco, add- smuggling suspect, ing that any plan Wilford Palma, who to oust Duterte was arrested in Au- will fail. gust, said earlier this Cabinet Sec. Leoncio Evasco (left) and US Embassy Press Attache Molly Koscina (right) Presidential month that they sold (Photos: www.maribojoc.gov.ph / www.untvweb.com) Legal Counsel gun parts to a top Salvador Panelo client who claimed they would be used When asked for comment, U.S. supported Evasco’s assertion that at- to kill President Duterte. Embassy Press Attaché Molly Koscina tempt to remove Duterte from the Pal- ENTERTAINMENT | B7 ENTERTAINMENT | B7 Palma and Brian Taala were ar- said, “We would want to refer you to ace will not succeed because he has the rested on August 6 for allegedly trying President Duterte for clarification on overwhelming support of the people. to sneak PHP 4.5 million worth of his statement.” Evasco said businessmen associ- U.S. reacts to Duterte’s plan to smuggled gun parts from the U.S. to Meanwhile, Cabinet Secretary Le- ated with the Liberal Party can’t accept . oncio Evasco disclosed that the Liberal TO PAGE A7 rescind defense accord with PH By Danile Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent Women journalists, law-makers protest vs. Duterte’s cussing The U.S. reacted to a plan an- Koscina clarified that the agree- nounced by President Duterte recently ment does not provide for permanent showing of De lima’s alleged sex video deplored by politi- to rescind and trash the 2014 Philip- U.S. bases in the Philippines. “The pine-U.S. Enhanced Defense Coopera- United States has no intention to re- By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent cos, cancels Belgian tion Agreement (EDCA) which is set open military bases in the Philippines,” Women journalists went ballis- Lima by our lawmakers.” to be carried out in January next year she said in the statement. tic over the threat of House Speaker “We are scandalized by this attack trade opportunity following its affirmation of constitu- Speaking at the opening of the Pantaleon Alvarez and Justice Sec. on her basic constitutional right to By Daniel Llanto | tionality as an executive agreement by Maskara Festival in Bacolod City Vitaliano Aguirre II to show the alleged dignity and privacy,” they said. FilAm Star Correspondent the Supreme Court recently. last weekend, Duterte said he would sex videos of Sen. Leila del Lima, say- “All of you who smack your lips In a statement, the U.S. empha- rescind EDCA which is considered ing this amounts to “abuse of power.” with delight at the thought of exhibit- Sen. Richard Gordon may be a sized on Monday the importance of an executive agreement between the Duterte ally, replacing Sen. Leila de EDCA on the long-term modernization United States and the Philippines. He Lima. But this did not stop Gordon of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. went on to warn that he will soon eject from criticizing President Duterte’s “EDCA is a mutually beneficial all American troops from the country. excessive use of expletives and four- agreement which will, among other The EDCA sealed under the letter words. things, enhance our ability to provide administration of former President Gordon said because of President rapid assistance in the Philippines in Benigno Aquino III allows U.S. forces Duterte’s frequent cussing, the coun- cases of natural disasters by allow- access to five Philippine bases to help try’s tourism slogan should now be ing us to pre-position relief and other counterbalance a growing Chinese changed to “Welcome to PI” or “Wow supplies,” said Molly Koscina, the US presence in the South China Sea. PI.” The initials PI meaning the Taga- Embassy information officer. TO PAGE A7 log equivalent of mother****r. Women journalists Ma. Ceres Doyo (left), Neni Sta. Romana (center), Maritess Vitug (right) Gordon served as a former tour- (Photos: www.gplus.slfeed.net / www.positivelyfilipino.com / www.latitudenews.com) ism secretary. Same-sex civil marriage bill Gordon made the remarks at the “We are incensed by this cavalier ing a sex video to the world to shame a resumption of the Senate inquiry into threat by the Speaker and the Secretary woman, are you not descending to the the rising incidents of drug-related brewing in Lower House of Justice to expose the sexual proclivi- level of perverts? Yes, perverts,” they extra-judicial killings on Monday By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent ties, real or imagined, of any person,” also said. where he lamented the negative image said the Women Writers in Media, a They noted that the plan judges a of the country because of the summary – House Speaker Pan- group composed of respected journal- person who has not been proven to be executions. He said Duterte must taleon Alvarez announced Monday ists in the industry. guilty. learn to act and speak like a statesman that he will file a measure supporting In a statement, Ma. Ceres Doyo, “And, even if the person were because his recent statements have “same-sex marriage,” specifically the Maritess Vitug, Neni Sta. Romana eventually found to be in the wrong, contributed to the negative image of civil union among the members of the Cruz, Fanny Garcia, Sol Juvida, Sylvia what can that person’s sex life have to the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans- Mayuga, Jo-Ann Maglipon, Fe Panali- do with the case under investigation, “I feel like suggesting that we gender) community in the Philippines. gan Koons, Gemma Nemenzo, Paulynn other than to shame the accused, titil- change our tourism slogan to ‘Wel- Before ending his press confer- Sicam, Rochit Tañedo, Criselda Yabes, late the public, and herald the powers come to PI’ or ‘Wow PI,” Gordon said. ence, Alvarez divulged that he is pursu- Karina Africa Bolasco and Elvira Mata of a speaker and a justice secretary? “ “Hopefully, the President will hear me ing the bill on his own and not because deplored “slut-shaming is an assault they asked. and realize that (his cussing) is too of any lobby group. on all women.” They joined yesterday the mount- much,” he added. “Look at our Constitution, there’s They described the slut-shaming ing calls to stop the showing of fhe Gordon said Duterte, who is char- a provision there guaranteeing the as cruel, despicable, and in this case, alleged sex videos during the ongoing acteristically “noisy,” may be inadver- happiness of the Filipino people. Why Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez un-parliamentary. House investigation into the alleged tently giving the impression that he should we deny happiness to members (Photos www.keyword-suggestions.com) “It is, at its core, an assault on all proliferation of drugs when the Sena- was encouraging extra-judicial killings. of the LGBT wherever they may find women. Yes, on all of us. Your very tor was justice secretary “It’s all right that he shows his it?” “The (proposed bill) is still not own wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, “We, the WOMEN WRITERS IN anger against drugs but he shouldn’t Alvarez also explained that he’s done; I’m still looking for a co-sponsor. cousins, and friends,” they said. MEDIA NOW, are outraged,” said the make noises like ‘I will kill you.’ That’s on the drafting stage of the proposed I just want to show respect and that “As journalists and as women, we women journalists. why he is falling on his own sword and measure and in the process of gather- we’re one with our LGBT brothers and are enraged by this virtual rape of De TO PAGE A7 TO PAGE A7 ing support from his co-solons. TO PAGE A7 A2 FilAm Star Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 ph news Duterte tells Obama to ‘go to hell’ Trillanes: Admin self-destructing Firebrand Philippine leader Duterte at a regional summit in versed course, warning he wants told US Presi- Laos to respect the rule of law and to scrap the new pact and that There is no need to de- dent Barack Obama to “go to hell” carry out his drug war “the right he will not allow any more joint stabilize the administration Tuesday, as he threatened to end way”. patrols with the United States in of President Duterte because his nation’s decades-old alliance A few days earlier, Duterte the South China Sea. it is now “self-destructing,” with the United States in favour of had branded Obama a “son of a On Tuesday, Duterte told China and Russia. whore” after being told the US Filipinos they could not count on Sen. IV, a The fresh tirade came as the president would raise the rights the United States, the Philippines’ veteran of destabilization at- Philippines and the United States concerns at the summit. former colonial ruler. tempts against then President launched annual war games that Military ties between the “Don’t believe in those Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Duterte had already warned may Philippines and the United States Americans. they will not fight to said on Tuesday. be the last of his presidency, in had grown stronger in recent die for us,” he said. On Saturday, Cabinet response to US criticism of his years partly in response to China’s About 2,000 American and Secretary Leoncio Evasco deadly war on crime. expanding presence in the strate- Filipino troops are taking part in said a destabilization plot “I have lost my respect for gically vital South China Sea. the eight-day war games, which America,” Duterte said as he China claims nearly all of will be held partly in waters near against the government was complained at length in two the sea, even waters close to the the disputed areas of the South brewing and that the Liberal speeches about calls by the United Philippines and other Southeast China Sea. Party (LP) and Trillanes were Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV (photo: www.politics.com.ph) States, the United Nations and Asian nations, and has in recent In speeches to launch the behind it. the European Union to respect years built artificial islands in the exercises in Manila, military Malacañang sees the istration. paign against the illegal drug human rights. disputed areas that are capable of chiefs from both sides acted as if Senate investigation of al- “You don’t need a coup trade upon taking office on “Mr Obama, you can go to hosting military bases. relations were normal. leged extrajudicial killings in (to bring down) the govern- June 30. hell.” To counter China, the “I am confident that we will Mr. Duterte’s war on drugs, ment because it’s doing it on He drew global criticism Duterte also branded Ameri- Philippines’ previous president, continue to build our partnership its own … . They are self-de- last week by comparing his cans “hypocrites” and warned opened last month by Sen. there may come a time when he Leila de Lima, a member of structing,” he said. war on drugs with Adolf Hit- would completely break the two the LP, as a destabilization It is “unfortunate,” he ler’s attempt to exterminate nations’ alliance, which includes attempt against the adminis- said, that Mr. Duterte, who the Jews before and during a mutual defence pact. tration. is under heavy international World War II and saying he “Eventually I might in my Trillanes, a member of criticism over his bloody war would be “happy to slaughter” term, break up with America. I the Nacionalista Party, is the on drugs, was “dragging the 3 million drug addicts in the would rather go to Russia or to lone ally of De Lima in the whole country down.” Philippines. China. Even if we do not agree Trillanes disagreed with The global firestorm that with their ideology, they have investigation, which has been respect for the people. Respect is taken over by Mr. Duterte’s the President’s defenders that followed his comments forced important,” he said. allies after they stripped her the Senate inquiry into the Mr. Duterte to apologize to Duterte, who took office on of the chairmanship of the extrajudicial killings was the the Jews on Sunday. June 30, has said the top prior- justice and human rights com- reason for the negative image “The whole country is go- ity of his six-year term is eradi- mittee. of the Philippines in the inter- ing down with him,” Trillanes cating illegal drugs in society, Trillanes is a former national community. said. and he is “happy to slaughter” Navy officer who led a junior Duterte’s foul mouth Course of history three million addicts to achieve On the contrary, Trillanes Asked whether he thought his goal. military officers’ mutiny on More than 3,000 people July 27, 2003, and a military said, it is Mr. Duterte who is the self-destruction of Mr. have died in the crime war so occupation of the Manila Pen- giving the Philippines a bad Duterte would cause his allies far, according to official figures, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte (left) and Pres. Barack Obama (right) (photo: www.indiatvnews.com) insula hotel in Makati on Nov. image because of his foul to abandon him, Trillanes said with rights groups warning of 27, 2007, both aimed against mouth. history had shown that politi- vigilante death squads carrying Arroyo. Mr. Duterte has insulted cians would always go “where out mass murder and a general Benigno Aquino, sought to draw and capabilities together,” the 3rd No coup plots US President Barack Obama, the people are.” breakdown in the rule of law. the United States closer. US Marine Expeditionary Force Arroyo now holds the seat UN Secretary General Ban Trillanes also said the Although he uses fierce This included the signing of deputy commander, Brigadier Ki-moon and the European military, which had been rhetoric, Duterte insists he is not a new defence pact that allowed General John Jansen, said at the of the second district of Pam- breaking any laws, that police are thousands more US soldiers to ro- opening ceremony. panga province in the House Union, calling them “sons professionalized under then killing only in self defence and tate through the Philippines and However a statement of Representatives. of bitches” and “stupid” for President Benigno Aquino many of the other deaths are as a for American military hardware to released by the US Embassy in Speaking to reporters on expressing concerns about III, would not be divided result of gang wars. be stationed on Filipino bases. Manila, hinted at the tensions. Tuesday, Trillanes said he had human rights violations in his and would follow the chain ‘The right way’ Aquino also launched “We will continue to honour not heard of any coup plots war on drugs. of command “as long as the Nevertheless, a UN rights international legal action that in our alliance commitments, and against Mr. Duterte. More than 3,400 people chain of command is true to envoy has warned Duterte may be July saw a UN-backed tribunal we expect the Philippines to do He said he had not been have been killed by police and its mandate to the state and breaking international law with declare China’s vast claims in the the same,” embassy spokeswoman incitements to kill. sea illegal. Molly Koscina said in the state- talking to anyone about desta- suspected vigilantes since Mr. people. (Christine O. Aven- Obama also last month urged However Duterte has re- ment. (AFP) bilizing Mr. Duterte’s admin- Duterte launched the cam- dano / inquirer.net) Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 FilAm Star A3 ph news 4.6M Pinoys to be exempted in new tax reform By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent Baguio clears the air Over four million Filipi- nomic agenda,” he said. • With Annual Income By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent nos classified as low-income Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” between PHP 250,000 and earners will be exempted from Angara, who attended the PHP 400,000 = 20 percent tax The air in Baguio City, the the Department of Finance event, said he strongly supports rate on the excess over PHP Philippines’ summer capital, is (DOF)’s proposed new income the proposed tax reforms, not- 250,000 still breathable, said the City tax system, a DOF official said ing that “the last ambitious tax • With Annual Income Environment and Parks Manage- at a forum hosted by the Senate reform program was undertak- between PHP 400,000 and ment Office (CEPMO). Tax Study and Research Office en several governments, several PHP 800,00 = PHP 30,000 + The commenf was made (STSRO) in the Senate. administrations ago.” 25 percent on the excess over following a report by the World DOF Undersecretary Karl Angara, chairman of the PHP 400,00 Health Organization (WHO) Kendrick Chua, during the Senate Committee on Ways and • With Annual Income be- report that it is one of the most Insights on President Duterte’s Means, said the government tween PHP 800,000 and PHP polluted cities in the country. Tax Reform Agenda forum would have to study care- 2,000,000 = PHP 130,000 + 30 CEPMO’s Cordelia Lac- attended by officials from the fully how these changes to the percent on the excess over PHP samana explained the WHO Senate, DOF and the academe, country’s taxation system would 800,000 report was based on consolidated said that around 4.6 million affect the nation’s economy and • With Annual Income be- reports dating back to 2013. taxpayers with income of PHP various socio-economic sectors tween PHP 2,000,000 to PHP Because of this, she noted 250,000 and below will not be in the long run. 5,000,000 = PHP 490,000 + that the data are outdated and subjected to income taxes if the “We have to consider the 32 percent on the excess over have been nullified by mitigating new income tax system will be effects on various industries, PHP 2,000,000 measures that helped keep the passed into law . we have to consider the effects • With Annual Income city’s air quality between good “A simpler, fairer, and on the job creation program over PHP 5,000,000 = PHP Baguio Botanical Garden, Baguio City, Philippines to fair based on the ambient air more efficient tax system of the government, we have to 1,450,000 + 35 percent on the (photo: www.pinterest.com) quality monitoring of the Cordil- can promote investment, job consider the effects on the little excess over PHP 5,000,000 lera office of the Environmental creation and poverty reduc- people, the regular people - the Second year of implemen- Management Bureau. tion. It will also fund govern- people who don’t pay their tation onwards “Individuals with conditions aggravated by pollutants in the air have been advised to stay away ment projects in infrastructure, income tax at present but pay • With Annual Income less from the few identified areas with fair air quality,” Lacsamana stressed. education, health and social consumption taxes and those than PHP 250,000 = no income Baguio was recently chosen as a pilot area for Clean Air Certification, an international recognition protection,” he said. who will be affected very much tax of “innovative and impactful, voluntary action towards better air quality” given by the Clean Cities Air Chua said that the pro- by the new proposals,” he said. • With Annual Income Partnership Program through Clean Air Asia. posed income tax system comes According to Chua, the between PHP 250,000 and The declaration was made during the 17th International Union of Air Pollution Prevention As- in light of the high level of sup- DOF’s proposals will update PHP 400,000 = 15 percent tax sociations World Clean Air Congress and 9th CAA Better Qir Quality Conference held last month in port the Duterte administration the country’s two-decade old rate on the excess over PHP Busan, South Korea. has committed for comprehen- income tax system used in de- 250,000 Baguio will join Iloilo City and Sta. Rosa in Laguna, as well as Malang in Indonesia and Kathman- sive tax reforms - which have termining the taxes imposed on • With Annual Income be- du in Nepal as pilot areas for the certification process before it will be opened to wider participation. often encountered complica- the public, by raising the figures tween PHP 400,000 and PHP The CAA recognized the five cities for their “expression of commitment to clean air action.” tions in previous administra- to amounts reflective of modern 800,00 = PHP 22,500 + 20 Lacsamana emphasized the city’s leadership is working hard to free the city’s air from pollutants tions. economic realities and inflation percent on the excess over PHP to guarantee social, environmental and economic sustainability for local residents and visitors. “The proposed tax policy rates, as follows: 400,000 According to her, the local government has stringently enforced the anti-smoke belching ordi- reform program which aims to First year of implementa- • With Annual Income be- nance, the anti-smoking ordinance and other measures. lower the tax rates and in- tion tween PHP 800,000 and PHP The local government is also required by the environment department to help reduce black car- crease the base of taxpayers is • With Annual Income less 2,000,000 = PHP 102,500 + 25 bon and dust through ambient air monitoring and greater intervention for purifying air. included in President Rodrigo than PHP 250,000 = no income percent on the excess over PHP Lacsamana claimed the local government was never remiss in its environmental duties. 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We showed that 62 percent of Filipino families feared drug addicts in their area –a record-high tally ac- deterioration of the Subic Bay frayed nerves and economic also lost our railways. We can- cording to SWS. International Airport (SBIA) losses, he said. not allow this to continue,” he The survey was released last October 03 and was first published in BusinessWorld and during the and Clark International Airport Had the government used stressed. current Senate investigation on the extra-judicial killings in connection with the Duterte administra- (CIA) which have been both SBIA and the CIA, Gordon said, Gordon recalled how he tion’s war on illegal drugs. turned into “non-performing the Philippine government and the volunteers worked According to SWS, comparing the June 2016 to that of April 2016 result, families fear of drug assets.” would have saved us from traffic day and night to protect and addicts in their area rose by 12 points in , from 70 percent in April to a record-high of 82 preserve the facilities after the percent in June. Americans turned over the “This is 17.3 points above the 64.8 percent average fear of drug addicts in 2015, and 10 points facilities 24 years ago. above the previous record high of 72 percent in May 2005 and December 2015,” the SWS report said. The Senator also took um- In addition, the SWS survey also found that a record-high of 62 percent of Filipino families agree- brage over the loss of the state- ing with the statement, “In this neighborhood there are already very many people addicted to banned of-the-art equipment at SBIA, drugs,” a seven-point rise compared to April 2016’s record high of 55 percent. which used to be the country’s “This is 13.7 points above the 48.3 percent average fear of drug addicts in 2015,” SWS explained. best airport under his leader- Per region, Filipino families’ fear of drug addicts rose by 12 points in Balance Luzon from April’s ship, and the fact that CIA has 52 percent to June’s record-high of 64 percent. not been fully optimized. In Visayas, it rose by 11 points from April’s 49 percent to June’s record-high of 60 percent. “After the U.S. withdrawal, “This is 14.8 percent above the 45.3 percent average fear of drug addicts in 2015, and 3 points volunteers made Subic a thriv- above the previous record-high of 57 percent in December 2014,” SWS noted. ing zone. When I was still SBMA In President Duterte’s home region of Mindanao, fear of drug addicts fell by 11 points from April’s Chairman, we turned Subic into record-high of 57 percent to 46 percent in June and 2.5 points above the 43.5 percent average fear of a flourishing Freeport – SBIA drug addicts in Mindanao in 2015. was a big income earner, with Victimized by any crime, property crime, and physical violence within the past 6 months chartered flights coming in daily,” said Gordon. The Second Quarter He said they made sure SWS Survey also found 10.9 Subic and Clark will not go the percent (or an estimate of way of Sangley Point. 2.5 million) families are los- “Thus, FedEx opened a hub ing their properties to either for its Asian operation in Subic, pickpockets, burglars or with 18 flights coming in daily carnappers within the past 6 at SBIA. We also had Enron, months. Acer and other big companies in “This is a 2.2-point Subic,” said Gordon. increase from 8.7 percent Unfortunately, after he was (est. 2.0 million) in April Sen. Richard Gordon removed as chairman of SBMA, 2016, and the highest since (photo: www.en.wikipilipinas.org) “it was as if we let grass grew 10.9 percent in December under our feet after FedEx left. 2011. It is 4.7 points above “We let the wolf near the woes, trade and economic losses There was no more promotions the record-low 6.2 percent sheep or we allowed the snake when APEC was held in the for SBIA, there were no more average victimization by to come near the chickens,” said country. chartered planes coming in. property crimes in 2015,” Gordon, who served as Olon- The Senator called for an Clark was never improved.” SWS said. gapo City mayor and Subic Bay investigation on how both SBIA Gordon pointed out that According to Busi- Metropolian Authroity chair- and CIA, considered as two of instead of spending much time nessWorld, SWS said that man. the country’s crown jewels, have investigating extra-judicial common crimes reported Gordon said the govern- reached their present state of killings, and other prurient and through its surveys were higher than the number of crimes reported to the police, with an average of 11 ment is using only the Ninoy deterioration. salacious but trivial issues, he crimes for every 10 victimized families. Aquino International Airport “We have a lot of lost op- said the country would be better Compared to the April 2016 survey, the June 2016 common crime victimization rate of 11.4 per- (NAIA) which has come to a portunities in our country. We off if its officials would focus cent total is up by 1.9 percent points from the previous 9.5 (or an estimate of 2.2 million). “very sorry state” that brings used to have the highest literacy more on legislation and policies “The record-low 6.8 percent average victimization by common crime in 2015 is 0.7 point below the constant damage to the coun- rate in Asia. There was a time, that would result in job and previous record-low average of 7.5 percent in 2014,” SWS said. try’s reputation. too when we were second only investment generation. The SWS survey also revealed that 0.9 percent (an estimate of 198,000) families with members Flights at NAIA are often to Japan in terms of military TO PAGE A7 Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 FilAm Star A5 sports Nietes, Magsayo, Villanueva score impressive news wins at “Philippines vs Mexico” ABS-CBN Sports + Action, ALA International and TFC make great strides in promoting Filipino abroad

CARSON, CA, September 30, 2016 – The lights at StubHub Center in Carson, California have shut down on the historic “Philippines vs Mexico” presented by ABS- CBN Sports + Action, ALA International and TFC, but the journey to world boxing promi- nence by the three Filipino partner compa- nies continues to unravel. Here is a photo Nietes, who revealed that he is fully comfortable with his revisiting of the latest victorious stride made entry into the class, badly outclassed Sosa with an outstanding display of boxing speed, strategy and by the boxing troika in blazing color. pinpoint accuracy. Staggering the ex-champ from Mexico several times in the fight, Nietes won the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Flyweight crown easily via unanimous decision. (Photo by Rick Gavino) “King” Arthur Villanueva celebrates after a spectacular 2nd round win over Mexican Juan Jimenez via a bone-cracking right cross that reverberated in StubHub Center during their WBO Asia Pacific BantamweightCham- pionship fight last week. This was a rematch granted by ALA International President & CEO Michael P. Aldeguer after the Jimenez camp pleaded for one following the “controversial” 4th round KO win of Villanueva against Jimenez last May in Bacolod City where an alleged accidental head collision seemed to have occurred between the two boxers. But this rematch proved Villanueva’s superiority over Jimenez. (Photo by Rick Gavino)

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PERRY DIAZ foreign military units that violate human rights ELPIDIO R. ESTIOKO functions and activities. In fact, Torralba sets with impunity. up his table at the Seasons Market in Landess President Rodrigo Gone ballistic Avenue in Milpitas during the monthly outreach Duterte’s ascension to And that’s when all hell broke loose! Duterte As the November 8 program of the Philippines Embassy in San Fran- the Philippine presidency went ballistic and uttered the “P” word, which is presidential elections is cisco every 3rd Sunday of the month soliciting happened at a time when the equivalent of the American “F” word. Duterte fast approaching, lead- for qualified voters to register with ROV. the country was anxiously then issued – through the media -- a series of ing candidates, for presi- Last month, in partnership with the Filipino- waiting for the Perma- policies that would severely affect U.S.-Philippine dent most especially, are American Chamber of Commerce in Silicon nent Court of Arbitra- relations. In a fit of anger, he declared that he wooing voting blocs in Valley, ROV was able to register quite a number tion’s (PCA) ruling on would soon “cross his Rubicon” with the U.S. He order for them to boost of voters and thereby narrowing the quota of China’s maritime claims also said that the U.S.-Philippine joint military their chances of winning desired voter registration. in the South China Sea exercises that are now happening would be the the elections. They are We can help by actually registering ourselves (SCS). And when the ruling was finally released last during his presidency. He also said that he after African-Americans, Hispanic voters, women and encouraging our friends, relatives, and ac- on July 12 invalidating China’s “nine-dash line” would terminate the Philippine Navy’s partici- voters, white voters, and religious voters. These quaintances, who are eligible to register and once claim and that China had no historical rights to pation with the U.S. in joint patrols in the West are known blocs that could sway the result of the registered, to actually vote. the rocks, reefs, and shoals in the SCS, the newly Philippine Sea. And, worse, he said that the Phil- elections. While the major voting blocs are being installed president found himself in the inter- ippine Navy would not venture beyond the 12- A voting bloc, by the way, is defined by wooed by the candidates, one bloc they need to national limelight. And when the media asked mile territorial limit, which would be tantamount Wikipedia, as a group of voters that are strongly concentrate on is the independent voters. Even him where he stood in regard to the arbitration to surrendering the country’s 200-mile exclusive motivated by a specific common concern or though American politics is focused on two major case his predecessor former President Benigno S. economic zone (EEZ) to China. group of concerns to the point that such specific political parties, the Democrats and the Republi- Aquino initiated, Duterte gave conflicting state- If this is the gist of his “independent for- concerns tend to dominate their voting patterns, cans, the 2016 primary cycle has shown that in- ments. eign policy,” then what we’re seeing here is not causing them to vote together in elections. It is dependents are the voters to watch. They are the In a matter of days – nay, hours -- Duterte independence but a capitulation of national further explained that voting as a bloc can be an fastest growing portion of the American voters was pushed into the choppy waters of the SCS to sovereignty, which would undoubtedly lead to important tool for people with common issues that’s becoming to be a surprise for candidates. deal with China’s aggression. He found himself vassalage under China. I say this because China they care about. If a group of people can demon- Not only are independents the fastest growing in a precarious situation with nobody to call for will not stop bullying the Philippines and other strate its cohesion by voting consistently together group of voters, according to a Pew Research help. It was sink or swim. And when U.S. Presi- neighboring countries that don’t have the ability as a bloc, and are able to switch vote agilely as Center report, more Americans are registered as dent Barack Obama offered to meet with him at to defend their sovereignty and territorial integ- a group, in closely-contested elections even a independents than as a Republican or Democrat. the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos to talk rity. Simply put, China wants the entire SCS for minority group can gain considerable political Pew reported that 39 percent of Americans about their countries’ security relationship and herself. And she’s not coy about it. power by becoming the deciding factor in an identify as independents, while 32 percent are the issue of human rights violations, Duterte was Deterrence by denial election. registered Democrats, and only 23 percent are miffed. He didn’t like Obama saying that he’d Honestly, no country in Asia could defend How about the Filipino-American voters? registered Republicans. Furthermore, the per- like to talk to him about human rights violations. herself against China’s aggressive moves. Even Are they considered a voting bloc? To be consid- centage of independents in the United States has But had he known how U.S. foreign policy works, Japan, the world’s third largest economic power ered a voting bloc, the group must have enough grown by nine points since 2004, from 30 to 39 he would have understood that if he expected the after the U.S. and China, has to ally herself with numbers, are registered, and are actually voting percent. American “sugar daddy” to give the Philippines the U.S. and allows the U.S. to deploy 50,000 during elections as a group. In 1998, Registrar of The Pew study also shows that as of 2014, 48 military assistance, his government would have to troops on her soil, including several naval and air Voters (ROV) Election Specialist Edwin Torralba percent of America leaned toward the Demo- pass the litmus test for the preservation of human bases. Ditto with South Korea, who is under con- predicted that in five years, which means in 2013, cratic Party, whereas 39 percent tended toward rights. That was just the way the U.S. Congress stant threat from nuclear-capable North Korea. the FilAm vote will become a voting bloc. the Republican Party. That means that more would allow the U.S. government to give military With several U.S. air bases and 28,000 American His prediction did not come true because independents vote Democrat than Republican assistance to other countries. troops stationed in her territory, South Koreans the factors he mentioned at that time to make it but they are the most frustrated of the voters that Instead, just like his “kanto boy” upbring- feel safer knowing that for as long as the Ameri- possible, were not followed or did not occur. His they have the tendency not to vote in many of the ing, Duterte responded the way he was used to, can forces are in their country, North Korean prediction was based on the big number of Fili- presidential primaries. So far, they’re the largest saying: “ ‘Putang ina,’ I will swear at you in that dictator Kim Jong Un would think twice before pino immigrants becoming citizens at that time constituency of American voters that need the forum.” “Putang ina” is the Tagalog phrase for invading South Korea. in five years, based on ROV statistics and the attention of any concerned candidate. “son of a whore.” For Duterte’s outburst, Obama Before the American bases were kicked out of trend of Filipinos becoming politically-involved So, is the FilAm community a voting bloc? cancelled the meeting. Duterte missed an oppor- the Philippines in 1992, their presence served as in community affairs have increased. Yes! Not yet! Never… Many believe this is a myth tunity to solidify his administration’s relationship deterrence against foreign invasion. The purpose Of course, Torralba premised his prediction but the answer to this is simple: Without under- with the country’s only treaty ally and benefactor. of what is known as “deterrence by denial” is to that given the numbers, those eligible FilAms will going the education process reminding them of Independent foreign policy make aggression difficult and unprofitable by ren- register to vote and will actually vote during the the importance of our rights, telling them to reg- Soon after that incident, which by interna- dering the target harder to take, harder to keep, elections. They will join those already registered ister, and prodding them to exercise their rights tional standards shouldn’t have happened, Du- or both. To achieve this, the defenders – Filipino voters who are likewise expected to vote dur- to vote and be voted upon, the FilAm community terte started talking about pursuing an “indepen- forces with the aid of American forces stationed ing the elections. So, the formula is: they should will never be a voting bloc. dent foreign policy.” He indicated that he’d ask in the Philippines – must be able to inflict sub- register as voters and registered voters must vote Despite this, however, Torralba is still hope- Russia and China to supply the Philippines with stantial damage to the invaders. during the election. This formula failed because ful that in another five years, we will realize our military armaments. He said that he’d open the Salami-slicing registration was low and voting participation was goal of becoming a voting bloc, this time, in 2021, country to trade with Russia and China; and is It’s interesting to note that two years after likewise low, among Filipino Americans. or even earlier during the 2020 presidential elec- prepared to give them 120-year leases. And what the Americans had left, the Chinese took pos- This is the reason why the ROV is having a tions. If, this time, we will be able to comply with session of Panganiban (Mischief) Reef and built would he get in return for prostituting the Philip- campaign to register voters between now and the the pre-conditions set forth, we will surely be a fortifications on it. In 2012, China grabbed pines to these two countries run by dictators? November elections. Actually, not for a specific voting bloc in 2020. (For feedbacks, comments… Scarborough Shoal and prohibited Filipino fisher- Oh yeah! Duterte might finally get his railroad group of voters, but to all qualified voters to reg- please email the author @ estiokoelpidio@ man from entering its huge lagoon to fish. Two in Mindanao. But he should know that whatever ister and vote. Election specialists conduct their gmail.com). years after that, China started building artificial economic assistance the Philippines gets from outreach going after individual voters in group China, China is going to get back huge slices of islands on seven reefs and shoals – including the the Philippines’ priceless patrimony. Mischief Reef – in the Spratly archipelago, all War against drugs within the Philippines’ EEZ. Thus far, China’s With Duterte’s takeover of the government, unimpeded salami-slicing of Philippine territory JOE AMERICA he pursued to eliminate the drug menace, which has put into question the Philippines’ defense according to him has created 4,000 drug pushers capability or the lack thereof. It’s interesting and addicts… and counting. He encouraged the With Duterte’s “independent foreign policy” that Senator Cay- national police to go after them and to kill them if crafted in an atmosphere devoid of reason, the etano and the Duterte they resisted arrest. PCA’s ruling, which invalidated China’s ”nine- Administration hold And it was at this juncture that Obama was dash line,” is imperiled and the ruling could be Singapore up as a deemed moot and academic in light of Duterte’s alarmed. Guided by the Leahy Act, he wanted model for the Philip- to discuss with Duterte the more than 3,000 “retreat” from the SCS. pines. Yet Singapore extrajudicial killings since he took office two Indeed, the Philippines is not in a position months ago. Named after Sen. Patrick Leahy, to sever her relationship with the U.S., which Du- adores the West and the law’s principal sponsor, Leahy Act prohibits terte had indicated in his public pronouncements. is suspicious about Mainland China. the U.S. Department of State and Department But his threats to do so are alarmingly dangerous. What’s with that? Perhaps this is just of Defense from providing military assistance to TO PAGE A7 another fake propaganda line being sold to the 16 million, eh? Dual Voice Fairways in Mourning The Opinions expressed by our writers and contributors do not in any way reflect the FEDERICO A. the PGA Tour, 10 championships in the senior gangalit nang aming mabasa ang ulat na ito sa opinion of the management of Fortune News ESPIRITU tour, two Bristish Open titles, four green jackets Abante News Online na nakabase sa Maynila: “TF Media Inc. at The Masters and one US Open- all clinched member sa Laguna, Iniligpit - Patay ang isang Fortune News Media Inc. The King of Golf is and enthroned for the love of golf. Fortunately, miyembro ng task force sa Calamba, Laguna Publisher dead and the fairways Arnie’s lifetime triumphs and hole conquests makaraang barilin ng di nakilalang suspect sa Harvey Barkin are mourning these were well documented in black and white photos Barangay Uno sa nasabing lungsod kamakalawa Editor-in-Chief days. The iconic legend of the past, in Technicolor as well as High Defini- ng gabi. Kinilala ang biktima na si Lou Espiritu, and idol of the gentle- tion footages by journalists, filmographers and 40 anyos, miyembro ng Task Force Bagsakan Edwina Aniag Vice President for Marketing and Operations man’s sport, Arnold national television for golfers of the next genera- ng Calamba City public market. Ang Task Force ‘Arnie’ Palmer, finally tions to relish and appreciate. Bagsakan ay siyang mahigpit na nagpapatupad sa Gary De Guzman rested his clubs and The King inspired his contemporaries, Market Code ng Calamba na nagsasabing tanging Vice President for Community Relations will no longer be hitting balls. The golfing world younger golf champions, FilAm hitters and Fili- ang Merkado de Calamba o ang Public Market ng Anchet Manosca already anticipated his imminent last breath. The pino executives, generals, government officials or lungsod ang magiging tanging bagsakan ng mga Creative and Production Manager opening of the 2016 Masters saw an incomplete plain afficionado swingers back home, including kalakal sa buong siyudad. Sa imbestigasyon ng Big Three, with his duo friends Gary Player and this columnist. It makes me wonder who among Calamba Police, base sa testimonya ng witness Federico Espiritu/Elpidio Estioko Columnists Jack Niclaus only showing up sadly sans Arnie the great golfers of Filipino blood strain- - Celes- na kasamahan sa trabaho ng biktima, bandang in the ceremonial opening tee shot. Multitudes tino Tugot, Ben Arda, Frankie Minoza, Dorothy alas-10 ng gabi, magkausap umano sila nito nang Jeff Gauna witnessed emotional tributes and prayers offered Delasin, Jennifer Rosales, Philip Ang, Ramon biglang na lang siyang may marinig na higing na Sports Correspondents for their idol one after another. The dreaded end Brobio, Juvic Pagunsan, Angelo Que, our first tila bala ng isang baril na may silencer. Bigla na Macon Ramos-Araneta of 87-year old Arnie finally came last September Olympian at Rio competition this 2016 Miguel lang nabuwal ang biktima at nakitang may tama Corina Oliquino 25. Lovers of golf around the globe felt losing an Luis Tabuena and today’s topnotch Fil-Aussie ng bala sa ulo na agad nitong ikinasawi.”... Lou’s Daniel Llanto endeared hero whose sterling dominance and Jason Day who will soon play with another ace instant death, added up to the growing statistics Anna Ven Sobrevinas eminent popularity in their sport perpetuated in Rory Mcilroy at competition course Padera Verde of current wanton killings. It is is indicative Correspondents decades. Country Club before hometown afficionados in that the society has ferociously transformed into Renato Amon Countless marveled at his unusual Lubao, Pampanga-- at one point in time of their somewhat wild, wild west scenario where the rule Senior Account Executive swing that shattered distance and stroke score golfing careers idolized or grounded themselves of bullets, not the law, prevails. Worst, the arm Ann Gauna cards. Frenetic and mesmerized fans either on King Arnie. Elsewhere, The King certainly of the law and the bar of justice tilt in favor of Marketing Associate walked with afable Arnie in the fairways or glued imprinted lasting impact and memoires on ama- the present anarchy’s Machiavellian brains and FilAm Star is published weekly by their eyes on the television edgedly watching his teur or professional golfers, celebrities, royalties enticer. The greater masses of people hopefully Fortune News Media Inc. wristy putts find challenging tincups. Subse- and world leaders. 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The clan can (415) 593-5955 (13 books), course design/remodelling rivals Espiritu ngayong linggong ito sa pagkakapaslang only shed tears for Lou’s spouse who endures Email: [email protected] (350 courses), being proud holder of 62 wins in ng aking pinsang si Lou Espiritu. Nakapagn- TO PAGE A7 Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 FilAm Star A7 CIA PLANNING DUTERTE’S CUSSING WOMEN JOURNALISTS U.S. REACTS TO ... FROM PAGE A1 ... FROM PAGE A1 ... FROM PAGE A1 ... FROM PAGE A1 that they were defeated by somebody from Min- that’s why the entire country is being blamed They noted that the intent of Alvarez, sup- “This EDCA is an official document... but it danao. about these extra-judicial killings,” he said. ported by Aguirre to show the alleged sex videos, does not bear the signature of the President of the “That’s because they look down on us. They “We have to protect the country from (a purportedly of the woman senator having sex, is Republic,” Duterte said, referring to himself as did not know that our minds were molded by our negative image because of) bad statements. The vile, sexist, if not outright misogynistic. the current president. experiences, our studies, and our outlook of life President has the duty to be a statesman,” Gor- In the Senate, so far, only Sen. Alan Cay- The EDCA was signed by then Defense that the elite don’t have.” don said. etano, and Sen. Manny Pacquiao, both Bible Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and U.S. Ambassador Evasco said the businessmen are paying off He noted however that some groups appear preachers, have been vocal in their objections to Philip Goldberg on April 28, 2014, hours before media men to play up the issues of summary and to be intentionally angering Duterte so he would the showing of the alleged sex videos. President Barack Obama arrived in Manila for his extra-judicial killings and the burial of former be prompted to use bad language. Women law-makers in the House of Repre- first official visit. President to encourage people At the House of Representatives, Majority sentatives also strongly opposed the showing of It specifically allows the U.S. access to five to oppose the Duterte administration. Leader Rodolfo Farinas also deplored President the alleged sex videos. Philippine military bases --- Antonio Bautista Air “Sad to say, there are a lot of media practitio- Duterte’s penchant for swearing but explained “It is meant to defile a human being, who is, Base in Palawan, Basa Air Base and Fort Mag- ners who succumbed to the temptation of money. that it could be a habit the latter acquired as by right, entitled to respect, privacy, and dignity,” saysay in Luzon, Lumbia Air Base in Northern And we are talking of millions of pesos here,” he mayor that is now hard to break. stressed the women journalists. Mindanao, and Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base in said. Farinas said the President was the tough- They branded as “disgrace” this kind of --- where they can build temporary facilities The President earlier accused forces loyal to talking mayor of Davao City for a long time so behavior by our national leaders. to strengthen the country’s military. former President Benigno Aquino III of fanning when he speaks “sometimes it’s the mayor still “It violates the right of every person—female The signing of the 10-year agreement came intrigues against him by blaming him for the talking. Let’s cut him some slack and help him. or male, whistleblower or lackey, young or old, months after super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) killings of nearly 3,000 people in his tough cam- He was chosen by the people and it’s still his style ordinary citizen or senator—to the guarantees ripped through the Central Visayas region, wiping paign on illegal drugs. that he used during the presidential campaign. of dignity and respect by our Constitution,” they out coastal towns and cities and killing 6,300 He referred to “yellow” people whom he did He has not changed.” said. people. not name who are allegedly laying the ground- Even the President’s political allies took note “It is, for us, a source of anguish and anger The U.S. Embassy’s Koscina said that “all work for Duterte’s impeachment but he said he of his fondness for cussing when he placed the that the leaders of the House and the Executive activities to assist with the long-term moderniza- will press on because he was ready to lose his life, Jews at the receiving end of barbs over the week- show no trepidation or qualm about violating tion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are honor and the presidency. end. President Duterte had remarked that he these guarantees, with malice towards one,” they planned and conducted with the concurrence and He began his remarks after the swearing in of would be happy to slaughter three million drug added. at the invitation of the Government of the Philip- dozens of new government bureaucrats by calling addicts in the country as Nazi leader Adolf Hitler They stated that a man, no matter how crass, pines.” American leaders “hypocrites” for meddling in his had exterminated millions of Jews. is not made to undergo such a punishment. President Duterte nonetheless said in Ba- war against crime. Duterte said he’d be happy to slaughter 3 “But, under a misogynistic government, colod that he was ready to kick out all American “It was good they did it because it was an million drug users, and even compared his act to women are fair game. When a woman rails troops. “The Americans, I don’t like them.... they opportunity for Duterte to enunciate his indepen- that of Adolf Hitler. “Hitler massacred 3 million against the powers to express outrage, she is dis- are reprimanding me in public. So I say: ‘Screw dent foreign policy,” Evasco said, adding that the Jews. There are 3 million drug addicts. I’d be missed as hysterical; when a man hurls personal you, f**k you, everything else. You are stupid’,” President’s rivals are now saying that Duterte is a happy to slaughter them,” Duterte said in a press insults in anger, he is lauded as decisive. When a he said. communist enticing “armed adventurism.” conference following his arrival from an official woman is sexually active, she is shamed; when a “Better think twice now because I will be ask- “By being rich, America or the European visit to Vietnam. man has multiple sex partners, he is extolled.” ing you to leave the Philippines altogether.” The Union or the UN, have no right to tell us what is “At least, if Germany had Hitler, the Philip- “These vestiges of a double standard have no President added. The U.S. and the Philippines are good for us. In pursuing an independent foreign pines would have you-know-who,” he said, paus- place in our society in the 21st century. We de- longtime allies bound by the 1951 Mutual Defense policy, you must be a friend to everybody. And if ing and pointing to himself. He later apologized mand the respect due us who hold up half the sky. Treaty. the President is resisting the bullying of our sup- to Jews in general but the damage has been done. We demand to be treated as co-equal partners in Duterte said earlier he wanted the U.S. Spe- posed friend, the United States, it doesn’t mean Brussels announced that it has canceled the building our nation.” cial Forces out of Mindanao; then more recently we are already aligning with China or Russia,” he royal visit of Belgian Princess Astrid to the Philip- “We must put an end to this ugly voyeurism said the joint exercises called Phiblex between added. pines early next year. The Princess was supposed that has publicly debased a woman senator with- Philippine and U.S. troops, which were set to to bring along a trade mission to scout for pos- out regard for her personhood. We call out our start Oct. 4, will be the last. sible investment areas here. Brussels is the seat legislators’ impaired thought processes. We want As to when the EDCA will be officially PERRYSCOPE of the European Union, which has condemned the return of respect, dignity, and due process for voided, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said ...FROM PAGE A6 the current wave of extra-judicial killings in the all. We insist, as citizens, to be treated right,” they it will seek clarification over the statement made Philippines. said. by President Duterte on canceling the entire It doesn’t make any sense why he would kowtow A statement from Brussels’ state secretary for “We still, after all, live under a democracy, agreement. to China and Russia at the expense of the U.S., external trade said the royal visit to the Philip- last we looked,” they added. the country’s strongest military ally, biggest for- pines should not push through in the wake of Associate Justice Marvic Leonen of the Duterte’s comments. Supreme Court has joined mounting objections eign investor, and second largest export market GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL to the plan to make public the alleged sex video of next to Japan. Unlike communist China, both the ... FROM PAGE B3 Philippines and the U.S. have compatible demo- Sen. Leila de Lima. In a series of posts on his Twitter account, cratic institutions and both subscribe to the rule SAME-SEX CIVIL license suspension in preventing repeat offenses the magistrate cited laws and statutes prohibit- of law and adhere to the norms of international Second offenders: IIDs are 70 percent more ... FROM PAGE A1 ing recording and showing of videos of sexual order. China doesn’t. effective than license suspension in preventing acts. She tweeted “Republic Act 9995 or Anti- In these troubled times, the Philippines has sisters.” repeat offenses Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009” with reached a dangerous crossroads where she has to According to Rappler, in the 1987 Constitu- Third and subsequent offenders: Pilot pro- the hashtags “everywoman,” “everyman” and determine which road to take. While it is tempt- tion, the word “happiness” is not found, instead gram IID drivers have a significantly lower odds “everyone.” ing to try new and uncharted roads, President the preamble states a need for a “just and hu- or hazards of a subsequent DUI conviction and The hashtag “everywoman” went viral re- Duterte should – nay, must! – take the road that mane society,” ”establish a Government that shall DUI incidents cently, as netizens expressed opposition to play would lead the country to economic prosperity embody our ideals and aspirations,” “promote the With the governor’s signature on SB 1046, the alleged sex video. and the preservation of individual freedom for common good, conserve and develop our patri- California joins more than two dozen states with .Leonen, former dean of the University of the her citizens. And if he takes the wrong turn, it mony,” and “secure to ourselves and our posterity strong IID laws on the books, though California’s Philippines College of Law, also quoted a provi- could lead to perdition. ([email protected]) the blessings of independence and democracy un- law is not identical to the other measures. Twen- sion of the 1987 Constitution – Article 2, Section der the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, ty-eight other states and the District of Columbia 11 – in a separate tweet. freedom, love, equality, and peace.” require IIDs for all DUI offenders. The provision says, “The State values the DUAL VOICE It also cited a May 2015 survey by The Stan- dignity of every human person and guarantees ...FROM PAGE A6 dard which showed that seven out of 10 Filipinos full respect for human right.” oppose same-sex marriage and 70 percent of the The magistrate also cited Article 3, Section lonesome separation working in Dubai and their respondents surveyed said that they “strongly 1, a key constitutional provision being cited by little girl who will grow with only iota of memo- disagree.” critics of the killings of drug suspects under the Answers to Krosword from LAST WEEK’S ISSUE ries of her fallen Dad because an evilish gunman “That’s why the Philippines is a democratic Duterte administration. and his mastermind knocked down Lou with country. There will always be opposition. There’s It says, “No person shall be deprived of life, a single fierce bullet. There is no more second no issue or topic that would be met without oppo- liberty, or property without due process of law.” chance for Lou if ever he took any erroenous path sition. The beauty of democracy is we can argue, The 55-member House committee on justice in his lifetime when he was bouncer at resto-bar we can disagree, but at the end of the day, it’s still will divide the house to decide on whether or not The Venue, or gym instructor or city employee. the majority that will prevail,” Alvarez added. to allow the showing of the sex video. All because somebody played god on dead Lou. Civil union of same-sex members of the The decision to hold a vote was reached after These days, there are thousands more bodies LGBT Community Oriental Mindoro Rep. Reynaldo Umali, panel felled and I wonder how many were triggered by According to GMA News, Alvarez clarified chairman, could not decide if he would allow the human misjudgement in the present anarchic that the bill will only focus on the civil union of sex tape to be made public, even as Alvarez said it milleu where bullets rule because justice be- the members of the same-sex with consideration should be shown. comes convuluted commodity back home . May and further amendments to the Civil Code of the the merciful God bless you Lou and the rest Philippines. whose life was cut short whether there is guilt or “With regards to church (marriage), we are none. not going to touch that. If they do not want, its (You may correspond with Dual Voice at fine, no problem. This (same-sex civil marriage 4.6M PINOYS [email protected]) bill), is as far as civil law is concerned.” ... FROM PAGE A3 Alvarez noted that this proposed measure will also deal with conjugal ownership among 800,000 62% OF FILIPINOS same-sex couples. Alvarez also hoped that this • With Annual Income between PHP ... FROM PAGE A4 bill would get a greenlight in the 17th Congress 2,000,000 to PHP 5,000,000 = PHP 402,500 + and would put some amendments to the same- 30 percent on the excess over PHP 2,000,000 hurt by physical violence in the last six months sex civil marriage exclusions in the 30-year-old • With Annual Income over PHP 5,000,000 and a 0.1-point decline from April 2016’s 1.0 Family Code of the Philippines. = PHP 1,302,500 + 35 percent on the excess over percent or an estimate of 237,000. When asked what sparked the drafting of the PHP 5,000,000 “The 2015 average victimization by physi- said measure, Alvarez replied that the population Aside from the reforms in the income tax cal violence of 0.7 percent was the lowest annual of the LGBT community is progressing and the rates, Chua said the DOF would also look into average in the entire series, surpassing the previ- bill is a way to protect their rights. lowering the corporate income tax to 25 percent, Call us to advertise ous record-low annual average of 0.8 percent in Mixed reactions among members of the and as well as reducing property taxes and capital 2014.” The SWS report said. Lower House income taxes. As for the property crimes, in the June 2016 In a report by ABS-CBN’s TV Patrol, the However, he said the proposed tax policy 1-415-593-5955 SWS survey, it eases by 2.2-point from 6.3 per- announcement of the proposed bill was met with package would also implement new taxes on cent (an estimate of 1.4 million) in April, and 3.7 mixed and surprised reactions. sweetened beverages and higher excise taxes on points above the record-low average annual vic- Camarines Sur Representative Ray Villa- alcohol and tobacco, as well as new taxes on fatty visit www.filamstar.com timization by pickpockets of 4.8 percent in 2015. fuerte said, “It’s a controversial bill that needs to foods, jewelry, mining, carbon, gambling, lottery “It found 3.5 percent (est. 789,000) of be thoroughly studied with a very conservative and casinos. families victimized by burglary, hardly moving Congress. Personally, there’s a progressive block Chua said personal income tax of the self- from 3.7 percent (est. 830,000) in April. This is (in the Congress) but personally, I feel we need to employed and professionals should also be looked 1.2 points above the 2015 average victimization by further study this bill.” into as 40 percent of income came from this burglary of 2.3 percent,” the SWS report said. Villafuerte also explained, “In my opinion, sector but only 20 percent of income taxes were “Of families owning any type of motor while there’s a proposal concerning same-sex attributed to them. vehicle, 0.2 percent (est. 17,000) were robbed of marriage, we should also discuss the Divorce He further said that other reforms in the it in the past six months, down by 0.5 point from Bill.” country’s taxation policies are needed, noting that 0.8 percent (est. 67,000) in April. This is 0.4 Representatives Bingbong Crisologo of current tax exemptions and strict bank secrecy point above the 2015 average victimization by car Quezon City and Toby Tiangco of Navotas voiced laws resulted to high tax rates with only half of napping of 0.6 percent,” SWS added. their opposition. the economy being taxed. Duterte is happy that the public feels safer Crisologo said, “I’m against it like (I’m According to The Philippine Star, President against) the RH Bill. I’ve been an advocate of the Duterte in his speech at the 37th MassKara Festi- word of God and clearly the Bible forbids same- val in Bacolod City last October 02, said that he is sex marriage so I guess I would vote against it.” happy that the public feels safe and secure since Tiangco opined, “We should really respect CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL he assumed office in June 30. the LGBT community but as for me, marriage is ... FROM PAGE B3 “What I promised is that I will stop corrup- really and should be between a man and a woman tion. I think that I am succeeding to a certain so maybe (I will vote) no.” Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the San extent. You cannot erase (corruption), which has The report also noted that House Bill 4269, Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. He spe- been there for generations,” Duterte said. filed in 2011 in the 15th Congress, was a similar cializes in immigration law, personal injury and “But if you want to really ask me if the bill to recognize same-sex marriages by Filipinos taxes and bankruptcy law. He is also a CPA and government now is somehow clean, the national abroad to be considered in the Philippines. But a licensed Real Estate Broker. (crispinlozano@ government is actually clean,” Duterte added. the bill is still pending in the Congress. gmail.com/ 1-877-456-9266) A8 FilAm Star Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 business & Peso could weaken to 50:$1, tech news says BMI Research JITTERY markets over For the long-term or the sudden weakening of the peso President Duterte’s “unortho- next six to 24 months, BMI Re- in September has been driven Itama po natin! dox” policies could push the search said they believe “nega- largely by deteriorating investor peso to the 50:$1 level, the tive market sentiment should sentiment triggered by Du- BEN LOU debt is in serious delinquency. The debt research arm of debt watcher begin to dissipate as investors terte’s rhetoric about disrupt- is still legally collectible. It also does not Fitch Ratings said. get more clarity about Duterte’s ing ties with the US and other Q: When I mean they will stop trying to collect the The peso on Wednesday personality and his administra- major allies, over criticism of pulled my credit debt. They can keep trying to collect the further weakened, shed- tion’s policy direction, while his administration’s hard-line ding four centavos to close at uncertainty around the US stance on the war on drugs in report, some of my debt themselves, sub-contract the col- 48.285:$1, still a seven-year presidential election (and by the country. In the event that debts said “Charge- lections or sell the debt to a debt buyer. low, from Tuesday’s 48.245:$1. association, the US’s foreign these fears translate into some- off”. Does that That is when you start getting letters from At the Philippine Dealing policy stance) subsides.” thing more tangible leading to different companies you have never heard mean I don’t owe System, the peso reached an “At the same time, low prolonged political uncertainty, the debt anymore? from before, telling you that you owe them intraday low of 48.41:$1 and a inflation and strong economic we believe that a further slide of A: I’m sure money and to pay up. They can also sue high of 48.28:$1 after opening growth, facilitated by the gov- the peso beyond 50:$1 could be you’d like that very much! In fact wouldn’t you if you do not. at 48.35:$1. ernment’s expansionary fiscal likely,” BMI Research said. we all like that? But, not so fast, the banks So don’t ever think that something so The total volume traded would not agree with us. Banks would serious as money is so easy to get off from rose to $557.3 million from literally start closing in front of our eyes paying. The word “Charge-off” should not $495.3 million last Tuesday. if they would let everyone get away that mean anything to a person who owes the In its latest currency easy on none payment of debts. Let me debt. There is no easy way out. forecast, Fitch Group’s BMI Re- ask this, how would you feel if the bank I am Ben Lou, President and CEO of search said it expects the peso you used was to tell you that they have to Debt Aid Consulting. My company has A+ “to weaken further against the close because they loaned your money to rating with the Better Business Bureau in US dollar in the coming months someone who cannot or does not want to the US and Canada. This record speaks for due to market uncertainty over pay? This is the point exactly. A bank is itself. We are here to help. Duterte’s increasingly unortho- not a money factory. They take the money We are the only Filipino Debt company dox policies.” that depositors give them and loan them to which is legal in the US and Canada. I have “The Philippine peso has other customers for a profit called inter- a new US program which will beat every- weakened by more than 4 per- est. Your money to a bank is generally their one’s pricing. Also we protect you against cent in September largely due inventory. lawsuits, phone harassments and letters. to market uncertainty regarding President Rodrigo Duterte’s (photo: www.philippinelifestyle.com) A “Charge-off” is when a creditor de- Call Debt Aid Consulting! policy trajectory, as well as the clares that a debt is uncollectible. In most Reminder, debt companies using Ma- run up to the US presidential plans, rising net foreign direct Also, “a sharp selloff in the cases it is because the debts are of severe nila office call centers will soon be banned. election which has raised con- investment, and steady remit- Chinese yuan and US Fed rate It would be very hard to get back your pay- delinquency, usually six months after the cerns about geopolitical stabil- tances inflow are likely to be hikes over the coming quar- consumer has stopped paying. This does ments from the Philippines. If testimonials ity in the region. From a techni- supportive of the peso. In view ters could set off broad-based not mean they will stop going after you and are paid for, then it is fake. cal perspective, the peso broke of the structural strength of the emerging currency weakness, try to collect. They have every right to get Tawag na po sa 1-888-341-5234 at support at 48:$1 and seems economy, we are maintaining a and the peso is unlikely to be their money from you. This is merely a tutulungan po namin kayo. likely to head towards support slight appreciatory bias on the spared,” it pointed out. “Even if status they use to inform anyone that this Itama po natin ang mali! at 50:$1” in the next three to six currency, and forecast the unit the currency’s strong structural months,” BMI Research said. to average 48.5:$1 in 2017 and position allows it to buck the “Recent downward pres- 48:$1 in 2018,” BMI Research trend, we believe that the Bang- sure also reflects expensive added. ko Sentral ng Pilipinas would Global debt at record high, IMF warns valuations, with the real effec- However, BMI Research prefer for the peso to weaken in tive exchange rate and local highlighted that “risks to our tandem in order to preserve its Worldwide public and aging to take place, restoring in financial recessions that equities having been slightly peso forecast are tilted to the export competitiveness.” (Ben private debt is at an all-time robust growth and returning are deeper and longer than overheated and this remains the downside.” O. De Vera / inquirer.net) high, posing a substantial to normal levels of inflation is normal recessions,” he said in case to some degree,” it added. “Firstly, we believe that the impediment to getting global necessary,” the fund said. comments accompanying the economic growth back to Getting there requires report. normal, the International governments to stimulate Moreover, “excessive pri- Monetary Fund said Wednes- growth though investment, vate debt is a major headwind Mid-range Nokia-branded Android day. certain fiscal and business re- against the global recovery The easy money poli- forms, and targeted programs and a risk to financial stabil- cies of the world’s top central to help heavily indebted com- ity.” smartphones in the works banks has fed the problem, panies lower their debts. While central banks have stoking a private-sector credit “Global debt is at record had to cut interest rates to Nougat, feature a Qualcomm binge in China and rising highs and rising,” the IMF’s support the recovery from the Snapdragon 430 SoC as public debt in some low-in- Fiscal Affairs Department 2008 financial crisis, that has well as 3GB of RAM, reports come countries, the IMF said chief Vitor Gaspar said. encouraged the debt pileup, ZDNet. in a new report. Public and private debt the report said. The information was Meanwhile, slow eco- -- excluding the financial sec- Dealing with the prob- gathered from the same nomic growth is making it tor’s -- at the end of last year lem requires governments to benchmarking site that hard for both companies and hit $152 trillion, with around implement well-calibrated reported on the the 5.2- and countries to cut their debt two-thirds owed by the pri- programs to reduce private 5.5-inch high-end models last burdens -- a process that can vate sector, the report said. debt -- by cleaning up poor August. also drag on growth momen- Measured against the size balance sheets of European HMD has yet to confirm a tum because deleveraging of the world economy, it rose banks and non-financial com- date when these Nokia-brand- companies slow spending and from less than 200 percent panies in China. ed Android smartphones will hit the market. However, investment. of global GDP to 225 percent “Generally, where the (photo: www.nokia.com) Without deleveraging, over the 15 years to 2015. financial system is under Mike Wang, Nokia Networks however, countries run the Debt at such levels while severe stress,” the report said, Back in August, news mid-range model will be join- president for China, appar- risk of fresh financial crises economic growth remains “resolving the underlying came out that Finnish com- ing the previously reported ently told the Chinese press that can turn into deep reces- tepid heightens the risk of problem quickly is critical.” pany HMD was taking up the high-end devices. that the devices would be out sions, the IMF’s Fiscal Moni- financial crises, Gaspar said. (AFP) reins in producing Nokia- The new mystery phone by the end of this year. (Alfred tor report says. “High debt levels are branded smartphones. 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York immediately, saying that of any fundraising activities in “This is not a decision that came into effect on September “Rather, Russia and the Syr- it was operating without proper previous years with the state’s was taken lightly,” State Depart- 12 but it collapsed within a week ian regime have chosen to pursue certification. Charities Bureau. ment spokesman John Kirby amid bitter recriminations and a a military course, inconsistent The office of Attorney Gen- “All forms must be prop- said, accusing Russia and its surge of fighting in the five-year- with the Cessation of Hostilities, Syrian ally of stepping up attacks old civil war. as demonstrated by their inten- eral Eric Schneiderman told the erly certified, complete and on civilian areas. Washington has accused sified attacks against civilian Donald J. Trump foundation accurate,” said the letter. Kirby said the Russian and Moscow of failing to rein in areas.” last Friday that it must “cease “Any person who swears US militaries will continue to use President Bashar al-Assad’s gov- Kirby accused Moscow and and desist from soliciting falsely to any document (photo: www.donaldtrumpforvets.com) a communications channel set ernment forces and abetting his Damascus of “targeting of critical contributions” in New York. required... may be guilty of up to ensure their forces do not strikes on civilian targets. infrastructure such as hospitals, The notice was made public on a crime under the New York Democrat, filed a lawsuit in get in each others’ way during Moscow, meanwhile, says and preventing humanitarian aid Monday. Penal Code,” it added. 2013 against the real-estate ty- “counterterrorism operations in the United States failed to from reaching civilians in need.” The notice of violation The Trump campaign coon accusing his now defunct, Syria.” separate “moderate” anti-Assad And he repeated Washing- informed the charity that it had was tight-lipped Monday in self-styled Trump University of But the United States is rebels from Al Qaeda-linked ton’s charge that Russia and the been engaged in fundraising response. being an elaborate scam. calling home personnel who had jihadists. regime were responsible for the activities that were not permit- “Because this is an ongo- A trial into alleged mal- been sent to Geneva in order to “Unfortunately, Rus- deadly September 19 attack on ted under the law because they ing legal matter, the Trump practice at Trump University set-up a “Joint Implementation sia failed to live up to its own a United Nations aid convoy in had not been registered with Foundation will not com- is scheduled to begin in San Center” with Russian officers to commitments, including its northern Syria, outside Aleppo. state authorities. ment further at this time,” the Diego, California on Novem- plan coordinated strikes. obligations under international (AFP) “Failure to immediately Republican nominee’s spokes- ber 28 -- three weeks after the And US diplomats will humanitarian law,” Kirby said, in discontinue solicitation... shall woman Hope Hicks said in a presidential election between be deemed to be a continuing statement carried by The New Trump and his Democratic op- fraud upon the people of the York Times. ponent Hillary Clinton. (AFP) state of New York,” the letter Schneiderman, who is a UN peacekeeper killed, eight wounded in Mali attack and said that attacks on peace- of Mali are still not controlled by keepers are war crimes. domestic or UN troops. A peacekeeper from Chad Analysts say tribal rivalries was killed in the attacks at the have led to a deterioration of the Aguelhok camp in the region security situation in the north. of Kidal, said a statement from Ban expressed concern over Ban’s spokesman. ceasefire violations by the armed Following a spate of mortar groups that signed a peace deal rounds fired at the Aguelhok for Mali last year. (photo: www.offiziere.ch) camp, two military vehicles were A UN soldier was killed and dispatched and hit an explosive four others were injured on Au- A UN peacekeeper was device “that led to the death of a gust 7 when their vehicle struck killed and eight others injured blue helmet,” MINUSMA said. an explosive device in Mali’s on Monday in an attack on their Northern Mali fell into the northeastern Kidal region. The camp in northeastern Mali near hands of jihadists linked to Al- dead soldier and the injured were the Algerian border, the United Qaeda in early 2012. from Chad. Nations said. France intervened in A total of 32 peacekeepers UN Secretary-General Ban January 2013 to drive the Islamist from MINUSMA have been killed Ki-moon condemned the four fighters away from the north and so far this year, according to the coordinated assaults targeting the the UN mission was deployed a UN peacekeeping website. 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NWS150410F1_Lacuesta Testimonial_HP_FIL_FilAm_output.indd 1 6/16/16 3:51 PM B2 FilAm Star Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 community Students through PG&E’s solar suitcase State, local leaders to celebrate program bring light to 2,400 Kenyans 50th anniversary of Medi-cal on SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Students across Northern and Central California will have the opportunity to bring clean, renewable energy to communities in Kenya through Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Solar Suitcase Program. October 25, 2016 in San Francisco PG&E has selected 19 high schools to participate in the second year of the program and provided each school with more than $8,000 worth of equipment and professional development training in partnership with the nonprofit We Care Solar. SAN FRANCISCO -- State Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francis- Sharing their commitment to environmental sustainability by developing these local projects, students will build portable solar units co) and California Dept. of Health Care Services Director Jennifer and have an opportunity to deliver the Solar Suitcases to students in Kenya. Nearly 1,100 California students have been engaged in the Kent will join the San Francisco Health Plan, Health Plan of San program, and the suitcases they built today light the living spaces of more than 2,400 Kenyan students. Mateo, and the consumer advocacy group Health Access to cel- “I love that PG&E’s Solar Suitcase Program combines education in clean energy with fostering a spirit of community service. It’s ebrate the 50th anniversary of Medi-Cal on October 25, 2016 at the about helping students act locally and think globally,” said Helen Burt, PG&E’s senior vice president, External Affairs and Public Policy. Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital beginning at 9:30 a.m. The We Share Solar Suitcase® is a portable photovoltaic lighting system, powerful enough to illuminate a small room. PG&E is sup- The celebration will mark the 50 years since California estab- plying more than 100 Solar Suitcase units to the participating schools, where students and teachers will be trained to use them by We Care lished the Medi-Cal program to provide comprehensive health in- Solar and will learn the basic principles of producing clean energy. surance to low-income families, children, pregnant women, and the “What I am truly looking forward to with the Solar Suitcase Program is the opportunity to work with my peers on a project that pro- disabled. Today, Medi-Cal is now the state’s largest health insurer. vides a solution to a problem that we are all passionate about in order to make a difference beyond our own community,” said Christina Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more than 13 million To, a student at Pinole Valley High School. people—including single adults, families, seniors, and children— Students will then be invited to submit videos of their own local sustainability projects. Winning schools will choose student and gain health, well-being and improved economic security. In San teacher representatives to deliver suitcases to orphanages, schools and medical clinics in Kenya with international nonprofit, The WE Francisco and San Mateo counties, amongst the wealthiest and Charity. Additional suitcases will be sent to energy-poor regions around the world. highest cost regions of California, over a quarter of a million low to This unique global opportunity for local high school students adds a new dimension to PG&E’s commitment to education and renew- moderate income people rely on Medi-Cal for health insurance. able energy. Other public officials joining the program will be announced The list of PG&E Solar Suitcase Program schools is below: shortly. Several Medi-Cal recipients also will speak about how the School Name City program has affected their lives. North High School Bakersfield The event is open to the community, including Bay Area Medi- Delta Vista High School Byron Cal members and Medi-Cal providers. Inspire School of Arts & Sciences Chico There is no charge to attend. Buchanan High School Clovis Jefferson High School Daly City Madera South High School Madera Skyline High School Oakland Oakland Technical High School Oakland Sonoma Mountain & Carpe Diem High Schools Petaluma Pinole Valley High School Pinole Rio Americano High School Sacramento Lincoln High School San Francisco Independence High School San Jose Seaside High School Seaside Templeton High School Templeton Tracy High School Tracy Upper Lake High School Upper Lake Winters High School Winters CA State Senator Mark Leno CDHCS Director Jennifer Kent To learn more about the PG&E Solar Suitcase Program, visit http://www.pge.com/solarsuitcase. (photo: www.sd11.senate.ca.gov) (photo: www.dhcs.ca.gov) Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 FilAm Star B3 legal & law Claims for personal injury in car accident Governor signs Bill to expand ignition interlock program for DUIs statewide Atty. Crispin citations related to the ac- get medical attention to provide Caday Lozano cident. evidence of the seriousness of Senator Hill, MADD hail new law to combat drunk driving • Statements that you make your injuries. to other drivers or passengers Damages in Personal In- SACRAMENTO – Gover- California roadways safer and · A fourth or subsequent In after the accident. jury Cases nor Jerry Brown today signed moving the pendulum toward DUI offense, the IID require- some o Keep in mind that al- The “damages” in a into law Senator Jerry Hill’s leg- #nomorevictims.” ment is three years situations, though your emotions might be personal injury case refer to islation to extend and expand “MADD is so grateful to The statewide pilot such as intense following a car accident, the cost of your injuries. They statewide a pilot program that Senator Hill, Governor Brown includes an incentive to DUI rear-end collisions, the other you should avoid making prom- consider the following as they requires drunk driving offend- and the entire California Leg- offenders who choose to install driver will almost always be ises or statements of blame. relate to your injuries sustained ers to use ignition interlocks islature for recognizing that an IID soon after their arrest: considered at fault. However, • Witness testimonies. in an accident: – devices that prevent cars from ignition interlocks save lives,” They are allowed full driving other types of accidents are not • Photographs taken of the ac- • Direct financial cost. starting if their drivers are not said MADD National Presi- so clear. cident scene. • Emotional and indirect costs. sober. dent Colleen Sheehey-Church. The best way to help your • Records and documents that Compensatory damages are “SB 1046 will lead to safer “All too often, drunk driv- car insurance company deter- validate the number of days most common. They include the roadways for all Californians,” ing offenders ignore license mine fault is to present your and wages you lost due to the following: said Hill, D-San Mateo and suspensions and drive anyway. claims adjuster with a thorough accident. • Specific damages. This refers Santa Clara Counties. “We’ve al- All drunk driving offenders explanation of what happened. • Personal injury limits written to the specific valued amounts ready seen this to be true in the should be required to blow If you don’t feel you’re at fault, into your car insurance policy. related to accident-related inju- four counties conducting the into an ignition interlock to present a reasoned argument Evidence and Documenta- ries or loss. They include: pilot program: Ignition inter- prove they are sober before detailing why and provide sup- tion o Cost of medical bills. lock devices (IIDs) have saved starting their vehicles.” porting details. Solid evidence makes your o Lost wages. lives by preventing more than About 1,000 people die Any careless behavior that claim stronger. You want to pre- o Loss of earning capacity. 1 million attempts to drink and and more than 20,000 are California Governor Jerry Brown contributes to a car accident is pare as much documentation o Property loss. drive since 2010.” injured each year in California (photo: www.reappropriate.co) called negligence. as possible when preparing to • General damages. These “Today’s signing would because of drunk drivers. Comparative Negligence submit a claim to the car insur- damages are those that do not not have been possible without Under the IID pilot pro- privileges with installation and Most states including ance company. You can gather have easily calculated dollar the volunteers and families of gram now in place Alameda, use of an IID, and their ultimate California, use a compara- evidence in the days following a amounts and are subjective. Mothers Against Drunk Driving Los Angeles, Sacramento and IID time requirement is to be tive negligence system when car accident. They include: who have worked with me on Tulare counties, individuals reduced based on their early deciding how to compensate • Take notes on anything you o Pain and suffering. IID legislation for the past four convicted of driving under the installation of the device prior victims of car accidents. Under can remember about the acci- o Emotional distress. years,” Hill added, “especially influence are required to install to conviction. comparative negligence, your dent as soon as you are physi- o Inability to have children parents like Mary and Tom and maintain an ignition inter- An IID costs less than $3 compensation may be reduced cally able. as a result of accident-related Klotzbach who have been at lock device. a day – approximately $60 to if you are partly at fault. • Return to the scene of the injuries. the forefront of these tireless The new law enables the $80 – per month for monitor- Factors that the claims accident to search for and take o Loss of an extremity. efforts in memory of their son, pilot program to run for another ing and calibration. It costs $70 adjuster will review include: pictures of evidence. o Loss of consortium, if the Matthew.” two years. Then, starting Janu- to $150 for installation. The • The police report. o You may notice some- accident caused a strain on your The Klotzbachs were rid- ary 1, 2019, the pilot expands new law contains provisions • Whether and how quickly you thing, such as a dirty traffic relationship. ing home from a family dinner statewide with minor modifica- to help low-income offenders, sought medical attention. sign, that led you to make a If the defendant was espe- when a drunk driving on a sus- tions so that with: who would pay 10 percent, 25 o Visit the emergency room driving mistake and get into a cially careless when causing the pended license slammed into · A first DUI offense that percent or 50 percent of the IID or your physician as soon as car accident. accident, you may also receive their car, killing 22-year-old also involves an injury, an costs depending on income. The possible after an accident if you • Preserve physical evidence, punitive damages, which are Matthew in 2001. IID would be required for six IID provider would pay the rest. are injured. such as a torn piece of clothing meant to punish the defendant, “No parent should have to months The new law also requires • Any pre-existing injuries that or a rock that was in the middle and are imposed by the court. lose their child to the criminal · A first DUI offense that the California Transportation you are claiming became worse of the street, causing you to lose Note: This is not a legal negligence of a drunk driver – involves no injuries, an offender Agency to conduct a study of as a result of the accident. control. advice. especially when technology ex- may choose a six-month IID the statewide pilot program and o Ask your physician to • Contact witnesses. Crispin Caday Lozano, Esq. ists to prevent such a tragedy,” requirement with full driving submit a report to the Legisla- take new x-rays or ultrasounds o If you collected witness is an active member of the State said Mary Klotzbach, a member privileges, or a one-year re- ture by January 1, 2025. The of those injured areas. Com- contact information at the time Bar of California, the American of MADD’s national board. stricted license that would allow expanded pilot program sunsets parisons in the pre-accident and of the accident, contact them Immigration Lawyers Associa- “IIDs are an effective weapon only driving to and from work if on January 1, 2026, unless the post-accident scans can help as soon as possible to get their tion and the National Associa- against drinking and driving. the offender also participates in Legislature extends or modi- show that the accident caused observations down on paper. tion of Consumers Bankruptcy Today I want to thank Governor a treatment program fies it. additional damage to the area. • Document your injuries. Attorneys, and the Consumers Brown, Senator Jerry Hill and · A second DUI offense, an A DMV report issued in • DUI/DWI charges and other o Take photographs and TO PAGE A7 the California Legislature for IID would be required for one June found that for: taking a positive step toward year First offenders: IIDs are 74 addressing California’s drunk · A third DUI offense, the percent more effective than driving problem by making all IID requirement is two years TO PAGE A7 B4 FilAm Star Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 Feature Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 FilAm Star B5 Feature B6 FilAm Star Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 health & lifestyle A brighter tomorrow Health@Heart at Marriott Manila There’s no better way to riott Manila’s Deluxe Room, facilities that includes an spend a weekend other than breakfast buffet for two (2) outdoor swimming pool, Killer bugs on the rise bonding with your fam- adults while children below Quan Spa and well-equipped and render useless the great advances in ily and kids with Marriott 12 years of age gets to eat Health Club. PHILIP S. CHUA, pharmacologic science and clinical medicine we Hotel Manila’s “Annie the free at the Marriott Café Want more reasons to MD, FACS, FPCS have gained so far in our war against bacterial Musical Room Package”. A and, (drumroll please…) get that well worth break you Since Sir Alexander infections. special treat for both kids two (2) Gold Tickets to AN- and your family deserves? Fleming, a Scottish bi- Warning from WHO and kids-at-heart, the hotel NIE, the Musical play at the The adjacent Newport Mall ologist, pharmacologist, The World Health Organization has brings you more reasons to Newport Performing Arts boasts their Game Zoo that and botanist (a 1945 published and released its first worldwide re- spend quality time with your Theater! 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In many will be devastating.” an overnight stay in Mar- these plus the hotel’s ample cases, they are prescribed without strict medical The report also pointed out that there justification or used for a protracted period, is a resistance to last resort treatments, like longer than necessary. Individuals who are able carbapenem antibiotic against the common to buy them over the counter without prescrip- intestinal bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae, tion in some countries use them ignorantly which has now spread around the globe. This and unnecessarily, without medical rationale, is now ineffective for more than 50 percent of even for colds which is a viral, not a bacterial, severe infections it used to cure. infection, where antibiotics are useless. Besides E. coli infection of the urinary tract, wasting money, they are endangering their and which used to respond to fluoroquinolones, is society’s health and well-being… in the long now resistant to the drug around the world. run, contribute to the superbug catastrophe. When these drugs first came out in the 1980s, “Superbugs could kill one person every there was zero resistance. three seconds by 2050, the equivalent of 10 mil- The UK, Canada, Australia, France, lion people a year,” which would “cast back into Japan, Austria, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, the dark ages of medicine,” says the final report and Slovenia have reported treatment failures a few weeks ago from the Review on Antibacte- with third generation cephalosporins, the last rial Resistance established in 2014. resort treatment for the more than one million The “Transformer” bugs gonorrhea patients around the world. Since bacteria have the ability to adapt WHO also laments the fact that many to substances being repeatedly used against nations lack basic systems to track and moni- them and mutate (transform itself) overtime to tor antibiotic use and resistance, and not many a resistant variety in order to survive, medically have seriously addressed this issue. resistant strains of the micro-organisms soon Meanwhile, Brendan Wren, professor develops. They are called superbugs, potential of microbial pathology at the London School of killers which would not respond to any antibiot- Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is finding ways ics at all. to develop vaccines against a variety of cur- When this happens, humans and other rently resistant bacteria, including superbugs animals would be under the mercy of these in hospitals and clostridium difficle. How to superbugs. Medically, we would be transported disable bacteria from replication itself so they back to the pre-antibiotic era, where simple do not become antibiotic resistant is also on his wound infection of the hand, arm, or leg could laboratory agenda. lead to amputation or death, where easy-to- Our abuse is haunting us treat bacterial gastrointestinal infection of While bacterial resistance is a natural today could be a frequent killer once more. and expected tendency to a degree, the rapid Indeed, it is scary to imagine a world speed of its development and the number of with a pandemic of superbugs, without effective superbug transformations have been the results antibiotics. People will be dying like flies, espe- of our carelessness and abuse in the use of anti- cially today when bacteria appear to be more microbial drugs as a society. virulent and more adaptive. For one thing, viral infections in gener- Superbugs are deadly al (colds, Flu, etc) do not respond to antibiotics, But this is not science fiction. Today, which are actually indicated only for bacterial we already have some superbugs. One of them infections. A person taking antibiotic frequently is the medically resistant tubercle bacilli, where and without medical supervision is more prone the standard anti-TB regimen is no longer effec- to develop superbugs in his/her body. That tive and where survival is more of an exception. would be tragic. The more popular one is hospital-acquired Our abuse, which includes feeding MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus antibiotics to our farm animal sources of meat, aureus, which used to respond to methicillin, could bring back some old enemies in a drug-re- a simpler and much less expensive antibiotic. sistant and deadly form: tuberculosis, typhoid, Today, MRSA is resistant to many antibiotics. syphilis, gonorrhea, klebsiella, diphtheria, etc., In public, most MRSA infections are skin infec- which could wipe out countless millions more. tions, but in medical centers, this dangerous Unless people take this warning seriously and bug causes potentially fatal blood poisoning, act wisely and responsibly, and unless nations pneumonia, and infection of the surgical inci- around the world work together to reassess and sions. MRSA is expected to have a death toll of change how these drugs are manufactured, pre- 19,000 annually in the United States alone. scribed, and used, and come up with potent new Luckily for patients with MRSA, drugs against these superbugs, we, humans, are Bactrim and Vancomycin, clindamycin, mi- doomed to lose our war against these deadly nocycline have been found to be still effective bugs. And this could be worse than the plague, against it. However, resistance is now being known as the Black Death, that killed more than seen developing even to some of these more 25 million people (almost half of the popula- potent and more expensive drugs. tion) in Europe in the 14th century. The emergence, multiplication, and It’s really up to us. For more data, visit spread of superbugs are a threat to the achieve- philipSchua.com Email: scalpelpen@gmail. ments of modern medicine. They would negate com Oct. 6 - 12, 2016 FilAm Star B7 entertainment Meet new TV5 head: Chot Reyes No bail for Mark Anthony Fernandez Will basketball’s top coach however, is in a state of flux. finally shepherd struggling net- “We started the year by in marijuana bust work into the winners’ circle? forming a partnership with ANGELES CITY—Et tu, Mark Anthony? on Tuesday posted on his Twitter account a message of Starting this month, Vin- Viva,” he recalled. “We tried Movie and television actor Mark Anthony Fernan- support for his father. cent “Chot” Reyes will take over it, and it didn’t work. We dez was caught on Monday night here with a kilogram “No matter what people say about you, I will as president and chief execu- cut it in June. We fail fast of marijuana, but he claimed it would be used for always be proud to be your son, because you’re the best tive officer of TV5 Network and and move forward [just as “medicinal purposes to prevent cancer.” dad!” the 14-year-old show biz newbie wrote on the president of Media5 Marketing quickly].” Fernandez, a son of movie star Alma Moreno and social network site. the late , led policemen in a chase Grae is Fernandez’s child by estranged wife Corp. (He previously headed As of now, TV5’s en- after ignoring a checkpoint at 8:30 p.m. in Barangay Melissa Garcia, with whom the 37-year-old actor has Sports5 and Digital5, now tertainment menu mainly Virgen de los Remedios on a portion of the MacArthur another son, 2-year-old Rudolf. known as D5 Studio.) consists of US shows that Highway. Fernandez has a 16-year-old daughter, Chelsea, Reyes’ background as are dubbed in Filipino: “The Chot Reyes The lawmen caught up with him when heavy traf- from a previous relationship. former coach of the Philippine Walking Dead,” “Scandal,” (Photo: www.firequinito.com) fic going to the City of San Fernando forced the actor As of press time, people handling the show biz national basketball team has led “Nikita,” “Arrow” and to stop. career of the elder Fernandez said they were still trying not a few observers to surmise “Flash.” their elders in their televiewing “We recovered a kilogram of marijuana from him. to get in touch with the actor. that TV5 will soon be reinvented Coming up with Tagalized habits. That disqualifies him from posting bail,” said Supt. “I’m still finding out what really happened. I’m as an all-sports channel—a local US series is in line with the net- “We know that young Sydney Villaflor, city police director. still clueless as to what transpired, aside from what I’ve version of ESPN. work’s strategy of “counterpro- people are not watching as Fernandez did not deny he was carrying marijua- been reading and seeing in the news,” talent manager Not true, Reyes told the In- gramming,” he pointed out. “We much TV as before. So, we have na, but he told reporters he once and producer Dondon Monte- quirer in an exclusive interview. recognize the strength of ABS- to be strong in the digital space, obtained the permission of his late verde told the Inquirer in a text “I have a very holistic approach CBN and GMA 7 in producing as well,” he asserted. father to use marijuana message. because of its medicinal Past rehabilitation [as network head],” he said. teleseryes and entertainment D5 Studio is tackling the issue head-on by producing properties. Though Fernandez has an He admitted that the net- shows,” he volunteered. The policemen found the existing contract with GMA 7 until digital content not only for TV5 work has “huge and profitable While the dominant players pack of marijuana, still classified 2017, his last project with the sports properties” (ranging from are fighting over the “40 and and its sister companies, but as a dangerous drug in the coun- station ended around five months the PBA to the PGA Tour). “But above” demographic, TV5 aims also for advertising clients. try, inside the actor’s yellow Ford ago, according to corporate com- I will be the first to recognize “to speak to a younger audi- So, how does Reyes see TV5 Mustang. munications head Angel Javier. that sports alone isn’t enough to ence,” he said. growing in the next few years? Fernandez was being held DRUG VEHICLE Angeles sustain a network.” Reyes noted that TV5 is Instead of growth, “con- in Station 6 pending the fil- City policemen found a kilo of The troika of “sports, news wooing “the 20-29 age group, traction” is on top of the agenda, ing of a case against him at the marijuana in a yellow FordMus- with a bit of entertainment” will male and female, from the he quipped. “We are rightsiz- prosecutor’s office. Possession tang owned by Mark Anthony Fer- comprise TV5’s programming broad C-D segment of society.” ing, streamlining, to be able to of marijuana is a violation of the nandez. CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO strategy under the new leader- He conceded, however, that cope with the demands of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs DRUG VEHICLE Angeles Act (Republic Act No. 9165). City policemen found a kilo of ship, he related. youthful audience members times.” (Bayani San Diego Jr. / inquirer.net) ‘Alibi’ marijuana in a yellow Ford Mus- TV5’s entertainment block, may not be as consistent as Villaflor said it appeared tang owned by Mark Anthony Fer- that Fernandez, a resident of nandez. CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO Parañaque City, drove all the way Asked if the arrest would to Angeles City to buy marijuana Mark Anthont Fernandez(Photo: www. jeopardize Fernandez’s standing from a certain Francis, who lives (Photo: www.alchetron.com) in GMA 7, Javier told the Inquirer HOROSCOPE in Barangay Ninoy Aquino, also in that the network would be moni- http://www.starlightastrology.com the city. toring the case first. The arrest of Fernandez came after the Angeles Fernandez had gone into rehabilitation at least Aries Libra police nabbed a tricycle driver who allegedly carried 28 two times for his drug addiction—in 1998 and 2004. (Mar. 21- April 20) (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) kilos of marijuana worth P480,000 on Sept. 29. He was charged with robbery and slight physical Get out and rub shoulders with people in high You can make favorable real estate offers this week. Presented at the regional police headquarters in injuries for reportedly mauling a security guard in 1997, positions if possible. Try to visit friends or relatives Be careful not to take on other people’s problems. Camp Olivas in Pampanga, Fernandez denied owning and with grave threats for allegedly poking an Ameri- You may find yourself in a financial bind. Older you don’t get to see often. Be careful not to push your the marijuana, changing his earlier statement. can foreigner with a bread knife at a restaurant in 1998. luck or take too much for granted when dealing on family members may try to make demands that are The actor’s claim that he consumes marijuana to Fernandez burst onto the scene as a member of either a personal or professional level. Don’t let your impossible for you to handle. This may not be the day emotions interfere with your efficiency. to get involved in risky joint financial ventures. prevent cancer was an alibi which has no legal or medi- Gwapings, the all-male group that also had Jomari Yl- Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. cal basis, said Chief Supt. Aaron Aquino, Central Luzon lana and Eric Fructuoso. police director. Among his notable films were the 1995 action flick Taurus Scorpio Fernandez claimed a doctor had advised him to “Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo,” which he top-billed with his (Apr. 21- may 21) (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) take marijuana. father, as well as Lav Diaz’s “Hesus Rebolusyonaryo.” Focus, and concentrate on yourself and your future. You need to control your temper and deal with the But Aquino said that doctor may be criminally He has been a regular in GMA 7 soap operas since You can surprise members of your family, which in situation rationally. You’ll find love and you’ll get liable for giving an unlawful prescription. 2005. turn will bring you a pat on the back. Be prepared to into tiptop shape at the same time. Avoid lovers who Fernandez tested positive for marijuana. He was The actor was last seen on the big screen in already have a relation ship, even if it is a bad one. counteract the damage that adversaries are about returned to Station 6 of the Angeles City police. Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s film “Ma’ Rosa,” in which he to create. All your energy should be directed into Secret affairs will come back to haunt you. moneymaking opportunities. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. Message of support played a corrupt police officer who extorted money Your lucky day this week will be Friday. Fernandez’s son, Grae Cameron, an actor at from small-time drug dealers. (Allan Policarpio, Sagittarius ABS-CBN and a member of the boy group Gimme 5, Tonette Orejas / inquirer.net) Gemini (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) (May 22-June 21) Don’t let emotional upset force you into the Unexpected events may upset your routine. Your poorhouse. You need an outlet that will help take your lack of attention may have been a factor. Sign up for mind off any troubles at work. Opportunities will come courses that will help you understand yourself better. through long term investments. You can make major You are best to avoid confrontations. gains if you talk to your boss about your findings. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

Cancer Capricorn (June 22-July 22) (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Put your efforts into moneymaking ventures. Your boss may be pushy. Problems with relatives Chances are you could get stuck with a colleague’s and friends could surface. Secret enemies will be job unexpectedly. Be careful when dealing with eager to spread rumors about you. Make changes in superiors. Opportunities to upgrade your living your domestic scene. standards will come through your lover or through Your lucky day this week will be Friday. joint financial investments. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. Aquarius (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) Leo Don’t hold back; go with the flow and take a bit of a (July 23-Aug 22) chance. Try not to judge too quickly. Your suggestions Changes at home might come fast and furious. for fund raising events will be well received. Try You will easily charm members of the opposite sex. looking into new ways to make extra money. Sudden changes concerning coworkers may surprise Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. you. Try not to hesitate; act on your initial instincts. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Virgo Take time to deal with the concerns of children. Be (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) careful not to exaggerate when interacting with your Your sensitivity toward those you love will capture lover. Trips, educational pursuits, or projects that their hearts You are best to move quickly and to get could lead to new outlooks should be on your agenda. in good with the boss. You must be extremely careful Extravagance and overindulgence are not a cure if not to let relatives or friends interfere in your personal you’re feeling sorry for yourself. life. Time spent with family, children, or good friends Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. will be regenerating and positive. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

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