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H AWAII’ S O NLY W EEKLY F ILIPINO - A MERICAN N EWSPAPER REMEMBERING JOSE RIZAL By HFC Staff

he Knights of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the ’ foremost national hero, on T Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Rizal was marched from his part of College Walk as the Dr. Jose “The award is one way of rec- cell at Fort Santiago and shot by P. Rizal Square. ognizing Dr. Rizal’s accomplish- a firing squad on December 30, In the evening, the organization ments and keeping his legacy alive,” 1896. He was sentenced to death will gather at the Hale Koa Hotel’s says Jun Colmenares of the Knights after the Spaniards found him Waikiki Ballroom for the Dr. Jose P. of Rizal. “We plan to institutionalize guilty of rebellion, sedition and of Rizal Awards Gala. The highlight of the award by keeping it an annual forming an illegal association. the evening will be awarding of the event. We felt that it is high time to Members of the Knights of Inaugural Dr. Jose P. Rizal Awards honor individuals, Filipino or non-Fil- Rizal will gather on June 19 in for Peace and Social Justice, spon- ipino, who best represent the ideals Downtown for the unveiling of a sored by the Knights of Rizal and of our national hero, and we believe special sign acknowledging the the Filipino Community Center. The that we have such individuals here Dr. Jose P. Rizal Square. Last award recognizes individuals whose in Hawaii.” year, the Honolulu City Council lives and works embody the pre- Colmenares encourages the The iconic statue of Dr. Jose Rizal graces the ewa end of College Walk in passed a resolution renaming cepts and ideals of Rizal. (continued on page 4) Downtown Honolulu 'Chedeng' Gathers UH Filipino Undergraduates Speed, Changes Direction Earn Fulbright-Hays By Paolo ROMERO Scholarships ANILA, Philippines - Ty- By Ruth MABANGLO phoon "Chedeng" (inter- M national name Songda) hree Filipino Language & Literature gathered speed as it changed minors from the University of Hawaii- direction Wednesday after- TManoa were accepted in the Ad- noon, the Philippine Atmos- vanced Filipino Abroad Program (AFAP) Katherine Jumalon, Philip Cezar Sarmiento and pheric, Geophysical and this year in a national search for partici- Ritchilda Yasana Astronomical Services Adminis- pants. These students are Katherine Ju- tration (PAGASA) said. malon, Philip Cezar Sarmiento and receiving full scholarships and privileges from PAGASA said in its 5 p.m. Ritchilda Yasana. the U.S. Department of Education Title VI bulletin that the The three UH students will join nine grant and Fulbright Hayes. The scholarships changed direction from west others from various colleges in the U.S. in (continued on page 4) northwest to northwest. The ty- phoon gathered speed from 9 kilometers Public storm signal number 2 re- per hour to 15 kph, the weather bureau mains hoisted over , Sorso- HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. STANDARD added. gon, , , Camarines U.S. POSTAGE The typhoon, located 310 kilometers Norte and the three provinces. WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI east of Catarman, , re- The weather bureau has included PERMIT NO. 9661 mained strong with maximum sustained Quezon and Aurora provinces in the list winds of 130 kilometers per hour and of areas under public storm signal num- gusts of up to 160 kph. (continued on page 4) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 2 MAY 28, 2011 EDITORIAL Victory for Taxpayers at 2010 Legislature he top priority for Hawaii’s state legislature exemptions while government operations face shut- was no different than any other in the coun- down. The other alternative would be to raise taxes T try— to balance the budget with reasonable on citizens—a much more damaging and unpopular loss to government operations. The class of 2010 position. Hawaii lawmakers should be commended for ac- The fact is these businesses are not unfairly tar- complishing this, and most notably, having done geted, but now are required to finally pay their fair so without increasing the income tax or State Gen- share in GET as other businesses have been doing. eral Excise Tax (GET). No doubt that the lift on these exemptions will come Legislators came into the session perhaps at a cost to consumers by added expenses being without the same enthusiasm as in the past know- passed onto them, but the impact should be less in ing that their work this year would require making scope and far less, relative to what consumers would hard decisions, even letdowns via cuts to pro- pay for an across-the-board GET hike for the entire grams and holds on funding projects. Everyone state, or worst yet, a boost on income taxes. knew what was to be expected but that didn’t stop Kudos also should go to the many concerned in- some interest groups from lobbying only to leave dividuals, media, community and business groups with fiscal uncertainties. who were vigilant against the GET hike proposal. It The State House in particular, under Speaker was a concerted effort that bridged the gap among Calvin Say, provided the kind of leadership people of numerous political persuasions that we needed for Hawaii’s working people during these hope will continue. If the message wasn’t clear trying times. From the very start, House leadership enough, it must be reiterated that Hawaii residents at rejected the idea of raising the GET, while the this moment are already being stretched too thin by State Senate left it as an option. Gov. Neil Aber- work furloughs, frozen wages, unemployment, fore- crombie also sided with the people expressing his anti-GET hike stance. closures, rising costs of gasoline, health insurance, and most basic goods Due to massive public outcry from the community and businesses, the and services. A GET hike hurts businesses and should only be consid- Senate finally folded, siding with the House and governor to forego rais- ered when the economy is back on solid footing. ing the GET and passing instead another measure that will generate some Aside from this one major victory, the 2010 legislature was short in vi- $600 million in revenues for the state. Even though Senate President sion with no one singular bill that stands out (aside from the civil unions bill) Shan Tsutsui waivered on the GET and suspension of exemptions, as a of the 250 passed this year. In cooperation with the public, perhaps law- freshman at the helm, he deserves credit for standing against powerful makers must reexamine the fundamental role of state government. This interest groups that lobbied hard against the bill. We are encouraged that would better enable them to focus their energy on areas that could be he will continue this type of “we-the-people” leadership over the interests worked on with greater results. Otherwise, streamlining government op- of a powerful few. erations, maintaining what’s deemed “essential” at the time and searching Lawmakers’ decision to suspend temporarily some businesses’ gen- for piecemeal revenue streams, as what occurred this 2010 session, will eral excise tax exemptions actually follows a nationwide trend federally be the sole matters of business in the near future as we all wait for better and nationally, second guessing the soundness of extending corporate economic days. We deserve better from our elected representatives.

crimes particularly corruption. Waiting for Approval Why was this crime – one of the biggest reasons for laundering dirty ew Congress, new commitment to stamp out corruption? That’s money – excluded from the coverage of RA 9160 in the first place? The what the Anti-Money Laundering Council must be hoping for as it inevitable suspicion is that some of the people who crafted the law had their N presses the 15th Congress to expand the coverage of Republic Act own dirty money to protect from scrutiny by the anti-laundering police. 9160 or the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001. The AMLC wants the law RA 9160 was passed mainly because the Paris-based Financial Action

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HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 28, 2011 OPINION 3 President Obama's New Mideast Policy nize ’s right to exist then lands. Sure, Malacañang says that earliest possible time, it would be is Flawed! peace can finally come to the Mid- this was in deference to the visit of tantamount to telling the Chinese dle East, then perhaps someday Chinese Defense Minister Liang Air Force pilots to continue flying SHOOTING STRAIGHT tanyahu to do… embrace the new they would even return the Golan Guanglie who is in town for an offi- into Philippine skies. I’m just won- Obama Doctrine? That Israel ex- Heights. This is why US Pres. cial visit. They are also saying that dering if this was what the Aquino by Bobit S. AVILA panded its original territories after Barack Obama is wrong in putting a the Armed Forces of the Philippines administration meant by its Open the Six-Day War was due to the precondition the return to the bor- (AFP) are still working to get com- Skies Policy. Incidentally, if you did- he oldest book in my personal fact that it was attacked by the Arab ders prior to the Six-Day War as a plete details of that incident. Come n’t know, the OV-10 “Bronco” is a library, the New Universal nations surrounding it. Hence, that starting point in peace talks. This now, the reports from the OV-10 pi- Counter Insurgency (coin) aircraft, T Atlas from the year 1857, and old adage “To the victors belong the shows Pres. Obama’s naïveté and lots say that they were buzzed by which tells you that it had no busi- if you compared those old maps to spoils” no doubt has been applied lack of knowledge of history. Mig 29s, what more details does ness flying into the Spratlys where today’s political maps, you will note in this case. * * * Malacañang want? there is no insurgency there as it is that some countries no longer exist. For the Israelis, it is a matter of I just couldn’t believe that the Mind you, a formal diplomatic mostly over water. This only shows One such country is Palestine, survival that they have this buffer Philippine government won’t be fil- protest against foreign nations is that the Philippine Air Force (PAF) which has been replaced by Israel. zone. Good thing for Syria and the ing any protest against the buzzing our basic right as a nation to pro- for lack of air assets is using the This only tells you that Britain com- rest, Israel stopped fighting after six by Chinese Mig 29s of our rickety tect our sovereignty. If Malacañang wrong aircraft for their reconnais- mitted a huge mistake in creating days. They could very well have old OV-10 Broncos in Spratly Is- refuses to make that protest in the sance missions. (www.philstar.com) the state of Israel and removing crossed into Syria and occupied it. Palestine from the face of the earth. But that’s another story. Since then, This is why today the Middle East the countries surrounding Israel HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS has always been in turmoil be- have vowed never to recognize its cause the Palestinians want what right to exist. This is where the was theirs in the past. Obama Mideast Doctrine is seri- PICTORIAL NEWS Former PNP But let’s not forget that the an- ously flawed. I fully concur that General Visits cient past also included Israel. If you there should be a Palestinian State, go further back into history, but not at the expense of Israel be- Hawaii you will note that almost half of Eu- cause we will never see the end of Retired Philippine National Police rope was under the Ottoman Empire this conflict. (PNP) Gen. Francisco “Kiko” (1289-1928), which was a Muslim I would like to believe that Altarejos (top row, third from left) dominated world. While it was one someday, there could be a Pales- recently visited Hawaii and met of the longest reigning empires, the tinian State side-by-side with Israel with several Filipino physicians. He formerly served as PNP’s Ottoman Empire, just like all the em- for as long as the Palestinians Director of Health Services at pires before it, also collapsed. The abandon its old and unacceptable Camp Crame and is now in private problem is, too many of us forget policy of not recognizing Israel. A practice as an orthopedic surgeon our history, which is why we are study of the Six-Day War that you at UST and St. Luke’s Hospital. doomed to repeat them. can easily Google will give you an The other doctors are (l to r-top) Richard Kua, Gavino Vinzons, Enter US President Barack idea of how Israel had to fight all Danilo Ablan and Cesar Palana. Obama last week ago mapped out the Arab Armies surrounding it. So (bottom): Charlie Sonido, Edward his new Middle East Policy, stating far, only and Jordan has Alquero and Ray Romero. amongst many other things that the signed a peace accord with Israel starting point for talks between the and that resulted in the return of the Palestinians and Israel should fol- Sinai Peninsula that Israel also low the borders before the Six-Day captured during the Six-Day War. War. Say what? What did you ex- Let me say it here that when pect Israel Prime Minister Ne- the Arab countries begin to recog-

EDITORIAL (cont. from page 2; WAITING ... ) Task Force had included the Philippines in an international blacklist of money laundering havens. The blacklist might have been ignored, but it made financial transactions and other business operations difficult in the Philippines. The government complied, but left so many offenses beyond the reach of the Anti-Money Laundering Council, including cor- ruption, bribery and malversation of public funds. The law excluded many other offenses such as hijacking, carjacking, human trafficking, violations of the Dangerous Drugs Act, forgery and counterfeiting, environmental viola- tions and tax evasion. Also excluded was one of the con- cerns that inspired international cooperation against money laundering: terrorism and related offenses. The AMLC found its hands tied further following a court ruling requiring subjects of an investigation by the council to be notified first before their bank accounts could be opened for scrutiny. Recently the council again reminded Congress that amendments to RA 9160 are still waiting for legislative ap- proval. Congress should not wait for international sanctions to be slapped on the country and affect business before act- ing on the proposals. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 4 HEADLINES (CONT.) MAY 28, 2011

(cont. from page 1; REMEMBERING ... ) 30), the Knights of Rizal has under- • Sponsoring the annual Rizal Knights of Rizal members attended says. Filipino community to submit its taken several projects that promote Youth Leadership Institute, and last year’s event which was held at She encouraged participants to nominations for the award before the teachings and ideals of Rizal, in- • Sponsoring the annual Rizal Leeward Community College. carry on Rizal’s noble mission and May 15, 2011. The award is open to cluding the following: Awards. The Rizal Youth Leadership In- to keep it alive in their hearts, so that all Hawaii residents. Nominees may • A roving Rizal exhibit in public stitute emphasizes character build- his supreme sacrifice and martyr- be a Filipino or non-Filipino, male or libraries The Hawaii chapter includes in ing, democratic leadership, global dom would live forever. female but must have contributed to • Publication of materials on its ranks three of the top-ranking citizenship and service to humanity. “It is through initiatives like this the promotion of peace and social Rizal Knights of Rizal— Ben Alibud- Last year’s conference format in- Rizal Youth Leadership Institute, justice in Hawaii or the world. Nom- • Donation of books on Rizal to bud, Ben Sanchez and Jun Col- cluded games, workshops, a simu- which will perpetuate the priceless inees must also show exceptional public school libraries menares, all of whom are holders of lation, youth participant legacies of Jose Rizal, whose mind leadership, service and advocacy in • Participation in parades and the Knight Grand Officer of Rizal presentations and short talks from and spirit are unequalled in the his- the promotion of change through other civic events (KGOR) rank. Ben Alibudbud guest speakers like Dr. Aquino, pro- tory of our nation, the Philippines, or peaceful means, intercultural under- • Installation of the Rizal statue was a past member of the Supreme fessor emeritus of political science in the history of any nation for that standing, social justice and demo- at the Filipino Community Cen- Council, while Sir Jun Colmenares and former Director of the Center for matter,” Aquino says. cratic principles. ter was deputy area commander for the Philippine Studies at the UH-Manoa. In December 2011, the Knights Tickets for the event can be • Installation of plaques at other Western U.S. “If he (Rizal) were alive today, of Rizal will commemorate the 115th purchased by calling 864-5222. Rizal monuments In September 2011, the organ- he would counsel the youth not to anniversary of the death of Rizal. • Sponsoring the Alay Kay Rizal ization will host the 2nd Rizal Youth rest on their laurels but to continue And for 2012, Hawaii will host the FUTURE PLANS Drama Fest at the University of Leadership Institute, an annual their struggle against present injus- 4th U.S.A. Regional Assembly and In addition to the regular annual Hawaii-Manoa. leadership training workshop for tices and inequalities which modern Conference, an event which is usu- commemorations of Dr. Rizal’s birth- • Naming of the Dr. Jose Rizal high school and college students. societies have created or imposed ally attended by Knights of Rizal del- day (June 19) and death (December Square in Downtown Honolulu About 52 young people, guests and on subject populations,” Aquino egates from around the world.

(cont. from page 1; UH FILIPINO ... ) she says. Yasana is graduating this May says. talking of various topics. The Sarmiento is a junior majoring with a Bachelor’s of Arts in mathe- Now on its 20th year, the whole Program is like an ohana di- include free airfare, tuition fee, in communications. He has taken matics. She applied to AFAP be- AFAP program will start on June recting all members to learning ad- board and lodging, books and other numerous Filipino language and lit- cause she is eager to learn more 11, 2011 and end on August 6, vanced Filipino in fun and teaching materials, and the oppor- erature courses since his freshman about the Filipino language, culture 2011. The program’s primary goal enlightening ways. tunity to visit Bulacan, a province year. As an AFAP scholar, he ex- and history. Yasana expects the is to provide advanced instruction With all the existing federal north of , and other historical pects to hone his speaking skills in program to take participants’ learn- in Filipino language, literature, and budget cuts, program directors Dr. sites in Metro Manila. Filipino and to learn deep cultural ing beyond the classroom and culture to U.S. students. A com- Teresita Ramos, (UH Emeritus Pro- Jumalon is a senior student knowledge about the country. allow them to be in an environment bined formal and informal structure fessor) and Dr. Ruth Mabanglo (co- majoring in family resources. She “I’m confident that my experi- where they can practice and expe- with total immersion experience ordinator of Filipino and Philippine has lived in Hawaii for more than 17 ences as an AFAP scholar will rience what they have learned. defines the curriculum of the Ad- Literature Program) are apprehen- years, yet she feels that she did not tremendously help me in becoming “I expect this experience to be vanced Filipino Abroad Program. It sive that next year’s cycle might not have enough exposure to the Fil- more fluent in my native tongue challenging as well as rewarding. I approaches learning the language be funded. Already, various na- ipino language and culture. and most importantly, I will be able look forward to the intense studying from a thematic viewpoint that in- tional resource centers in the U.S. “The opportunity to be a part of to see my growth as person,” he because I know that I will gain con- cludes staying with local families have withdrawn their support. this program will benefit me in so says. “It will definitely enable me to fidence in speaking Filipino, I will to having “buddy-buddy” col- “We will still try,” says Dr. many ways, but I think the most im- have a glimpse of what it is like to learn to show how to respect for the leagues who will help them get by Ramos. “We will apply to support portant is to learn about myself, my live again in the country that I left Filipino culture more and to appreci- in the culture, to listening to edu- students who like to learn Filipino in culture, and the place I came from,” more than a decade ago.” ate amazing life experiences,” she cated native speakers of Filipino an immersion environment.”

(cont. from page 1; CHEDENG ... ) government against the weather the DPWH and local government disturbance. units for clearing operations and ber 1. The other areas under signal Provincial authorities in Albay assistance in medical and relief op- number 1 were Marinduque, Mas- have already ordered the evacua- erations. bate, and Ticao Islands, Po- tion of at least 43,000 families, who Operations at Tabaco City lilio Island, Island and are at risk from floods and land- RORO ferry terminals were sus- northern . slides. pended as early as Tuesday, Weather forecasters, mean- Landslides have also been re- stranding some 350 passengers while, clarified that the heavy rains ported in parts of , but and 11 vehicles. felt in Metro Manila this afternoon there were no reports of casualties. Meantime, the Philippine was not directly caused by the ty- Coast Guard (PCG) in phoon. ALERT UP boosted its disaster preparation es- Metro Manila may feel the ef- The National Disaster Risk Re- pecially in the ports of Pilar, Bulan fects of the typhoon by Saturday duction and Management Council and Matnog towns, while repeat- after it makes landfall in Aurora (NDRRMC), meanwhile, alerted all edly reminding seafarers to avoid province, the weather bureau said. its units against the typhoon. sailing in rough seas Nearly 80 families have been It has advised local risk reduc- chief Benito Ramos reminded all The Philippine National Police Sorsogon PCG chief Ronnie evacuated from their homes in tion and management councils to units nationwide of the govern- (PNP) has also ordered its units in Ong said that as early as 10 a.m. flood-hit areas in two villages in advise local government officials to ment’s “zero casualties” target dur- Eastern and Bicol to pre- today, he already advised port offi- Taguig City while flooding has also pre-emptive evacuations of ing calamities. pare for the typhoon. cials in the three municipalities to been reported in areas in Pasig, families living in low-lying and The Department of Public PNP chief Director General suspend the departure of vessels. Paranaque and Muntinlupa cities. mountainous areas due to possible Works and Highway (DPWH) has Raul Bacalzo has also ordered the He also stated that the in the Local government units in occurrence of landslides and flash- also deployed quick reaction teams activation of the regions’ Disaster province has maintained partner- Bicol and Eastern Visayas have floods. in provinces identified by PAGASA Incident Management Task Groups ship with local shipping companies been alerted earlier by the national In his directive, NDRRMC as critical areas including Western (DIMTG) in close coordination with and operators to provide assis- Visayas, Bicol, Cagayan Valley and civil defense authorities and local tance for rescue in the event of a Northern . Disaster Risk Reduction and Man- sea mishap. “PAGASA has already warned agement Council (DRRMC). “We usually implement pre- that there is a possibility that ty- Bacalzo also reminded police ventive and precautionary meas- phoon Chedeng may bring heavier units to help in the evacuation of ures in the conduct of our operation rains compared to typhoon affected residents as well as in the specially those vessels that are Milenyo, that’s why we must double deployment of personnel in evac- about to depart are strictly made to our efforts to assure the public uation areas to assist local gov- undergo mandatory pre-departure safety and to assure immediate ernments and civil defense inspection to see if these vessels rescue and relief operation during authorities. are sea worthy and safe for carry- calamity” Public Works Secretary Local police forces were also ing or transporting passengers,” he Rogelio Singson said. tasked to coordinate closely with said. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 28, 2011 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS 5 City Council Honors Farrington Girls Water Polo Team by Dennis GALOLO the giants in our life or to struggle fi- Farrington’s Girls nancially, especially in these trying Water Polo Team (first THE HONOLULU CITY COUN- times. I wanted to honor these girls row, wearing leis), because I too faced similar difficult CIL RECENTLY HONORED a Principal Al small but tenacious group of Kalihi Carganilla (far left) situations in life.” kids for a memorial inaugural sports and Coach Eric As a newly-arrived immigrant season. Polivka (second from to Hawaii from the Philippines, Ca- Interestingly enough, Farring- right) receive an choal says he experienced cultural ton High School’s girls water polo honorary certificate and language barriers while looking team was not lauded for winning a from members of the for a job. But he never gave up and state championship or a division Honolulu City even after landing his first job as a title. In fact, they didn’t win a single Council. legal messenger for a financial in- game. Instead, they were honored stitution, continued to work hard to for their never-say-die attitude that torso, swimsuit and legs. You get feit the game. Opposing teams tribute to their determination and improve himself. not only carried them through a kicked, punched and elbowed would even lend them players to character to finish out the year.” “I looked for opportunities to grueling season but also won over under water, but no penalties are give the girls more practice. Carganilla says that all too advance myself,” Cachola says. “I the hearts of legions of admirers called because it’s all part of the After awhile, the opposing often, athletic greatness is based worked on Saturdays to manage and fans. game. And there are no rest peri- teams’ players and fans couldn’t on wins and losses. In Farrington’s the branch when no one else Their season began with 14 ods in water polo, unlike rugby, help but cheer for this determined case, the girls learned teamwork, wanted and volunteered to cover players whom Coach Eric Polivka football or hockey. group of girls from Kalihi. And overcoming personal fears and for co-workers when they went on convinced to try out for the team. Also, water polo is a sport that’s something else happened—they having pride in themselves, their vacation. In a little over a year, I However, only a few of them were best suited for taller, lankier players. began to get better! school and the community—all of had learned everyone’s assign- experienced swimmers. When the By local standards, this means per- Five games into the season, which overshadowed mere winning ments and went from a messenger girls found out how difficult of a sons at least 5 feet, 9 inches tall. But they scored their first point in a 2-1 or losing. to branch manager.” sport water polo is, half of them most of Farrington’s team was loss to Aiea. In their final game of “These young women will take The Magnificent Seven are: quit When the season started, they barely over 5 feet tall. Their smallest the season, they scored 7 points in these great values that they gained Riezane Bumanglag, Ashley had only 7 players, which is the player, who stands 4 feet, 9 inches a 16-7 loss to Castle. By that time, from this season with them forever. Cambe, Jasmine Dela Cruz-Reto- bare minimum required to play tall, is so small that some opponents the girls could swim the entire These lessons learned will be tal, Naren Diego, Marilyn Ganue- water polo—a sport that some say confused her for the ball. game. They scored the most points building blocks for them in any en- las, Jovelyn Luab and Nyein is the most physically-demanding The girls were at a tremen- they had all season and had a blast deavor that they pursue,” he says. Sanboh. of all. dous disadvantage but they still doing so. Their remarkable attitude Cachola says that Farrington’s played their hearts out. captured the hearts and minds of HONORARY CERTIFICATE girls water polo team should serve NEVER QUIT During the first game, two of many people who admired these Upon reading about the team as an inspiration for others who So how difficult is it to play the girls were so exhausted they Kalihi kids who never gave up try- in a local media report, City Coun- may consider themselves the “un- water polo? Well, imagine having to threw up in the pool. Another girl ing. Donations, letters of support cilmember Romy Cachola decided derdog” in the game of life. swim for an entire hour as if you’re was so exhausted that she had to and well-wishes poured in from to formally recognize their efforts “The next time you find yourself being chased by a great white float on her back and rest while the everywhere. with an honorary certificate presen- in a bind and you’re forced to tread shark. That’s just the beginning of match continued. Others clung to One of their biggest fans was tation at City Hall. water just to keep afloat, I want you a training session for most water the side of the pool and rested Principal Al Carganilla. “When I first read about these to think of these girls,” Cachola polo teams. while the opponent scored point “It really took persistence, re- remarkable girls, I was amazed at says. “Sure, these girls are under- You’re constantly swimming, after point. siliency, extraordinary effort and how they persevered through ad- sized and overlooked. But they have treading water and fighting for con- When they were short a courage to go through what they versity and never gave up,” he says. learned an important secret in life— trol of a very slippery ball. Oppo- player, Coach Eric would ask the went through,” he says. “They “Many of us can identify with these always try your best and never give nents are grabbing your arms, other team to play rather than for- stuck it out the entire season. It’s a girls. We know what it’s like to face up no matter what.”

The election filled 379 of the seats. The remaining 60 did not Results of 2011 Neighborhood Board Elections have candidates. The respective THE CITY’S NEIGHBOR- Jesus (Ewa); Luella Costales was welcomed news for NCO offi- utive secretary Tom Heinrich. boards may appoint qualified resi- HOOD COMMISSION OFFICE (Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley); cials. The City’s Neighborhood dents to fill those vacancies once (NCO) released the results of the Connie Herolaga, Edmund Alfonso, “Not only are we pleased that Board system consists of 33 the new term begins on July 1, 2011 Neighborhood Board elec- Lorraine Duhaylonsod and Emerito the voter participation rate rose, we boards across Oahu with 439 2011. tions, which shows several Filipino Saniatan (Waipahu); Rodolfo Ibay cite Koolauloa’s Subdistrict two’s seats. Members are unpaid volun- The list of vacancies and full candidates winning seats to various and Gloricel Rone (Kalihi-Palama); 22.7 percent participation rate as teers who attend monthly meetings election results are available on the board across Oahu, including Felipe San Nicolas (Kaneohe) and proof that the digital election and serve as advisors on commu- NCO website at: http://www1.hon- Chronicle’s very own Danny de Lynn Vasquez-Dela Cerna (Aiea). method is viable,” says NCO exec- nity concerns. olulu.gov/nco/. Gracia II. The voting period was from De Gracia’s 728 votes were May 2-21, 2011. Eligible voters in enough to earn him a seat on the districts with contested races re- Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. ceived a passcode in the mail, 22. A partial list of other notable Fil- which allowed them to cast a ballot ipinos who won their election in- online or over the telephone. Elec- clude Baybee Hufana-Ablan, Roger tion officials estimate that the digital Clemente and Roger Olegario method of voting saved the City (Pearl City); Marissa Capelouto close to $100,000. and Jacinto Legal A total of 13,269 voters cast a (Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale); ballot, for a participation rate of 8.5 Constante Domingo percent. This was up from 6.5 per- (Aliamanu/Foster Village/Salt cent in 2009. Lake); Jason Espero and Ariel De The level of voter participation F O R L E A S E - O F F I C E S P A C E S LOCATED IN THE HEART OF WAIPAHU. NEAR BUS STOP. EASY ACCESS TO THE FREEWAY. VARIOUS SIZES AVAILABLE (IN SQ. FT.): 110, 230, 253, 262, 315 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL RENTAL MASTERS @ 678-8930 OR 284-4185 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 6 FEATURE MAY 28, 2011

abroad. Happiness captures Pinoys Find Happiness something meaningful about util- ity,” say Polgreen and Simpson. Not that Piniero is lonelier in the Philippines. She admits to in World’s Happiest Country being homesick at times. But she is accustomed to traveling. Pro- by Jeremaiah M. OPINIANO overseas, the two theorized, using fessional advancement brought 24 years worth of data from the her first to the U.S. and then to he found happiness in a re- World Values Survey. Ecuador, her first Latin American gion clutched in a drug trade. “One explanation is that mi- country sojourn. S But Maricel Piniero discov- grants from happy countries are After acquiring a doctorate ered it not in acid-laden joys but in more optimistic than people in less from the University of Georgia in finding , an extreme rarity happy countries and people in hap- Atlanta, research projects in in this Latin American country. pier countries are more optimistic Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Sal- She blurted in Tagalog “dahil about life in general and the possi- vador followed. Tuckered out, sa tuwa” (out of joy) when she saw bilities that exist outside of their Piniero went home to the Philip- several Filipinos who traveled country,” say Polgreen and Simp- pines and rested for a year until 19,000 miles from Manila for a son. she secured a financially- and pro- global conference at the posh Uni- Even while insurgency prevails fessionally-rewarding job as dis- versidad de los Andes in Bogota, in Colombia and policemen are sertation advisee of hers Colombia’s capital. They were the found on every street corner of the forwarded a job as assistant pro- first Filipinos Piniero met after leav- capital, surveys by the WVS Asso- fessor under the Centro Interdisci- ing Manila 10 months ago. They ciation, the Happy Planet Index by Anthropologist Maricel Piniero dances the night away with Philippine plinario de Estudios sobre were also the first she traded dance the new economics foundation and government official Dennis Arroyo at the Andres Carne de Res bar in Colombia, Desarrollo—the Universidad de South America. steps with at the lively Andres the happiness index by the Gallup los Andes’ research arm for inter- Carne de Res bar. World Poll, consistently showed assistant professor at the Universi- Piniero, a Philippine-trained an- disciplinary studies in develop- Piniero’s disposition may lend that Colombia is a happier country dad de los Andes, which is equiva- thropologist. ment. credence to studies on overseas than the Philippines. In contrast, lent to Ateneo de Manila University Piniero’s earnings alone reveal migration and happiness that says data by the World Bank on interna- in the Philippines. UTILITY her utility as she occasionally people from “unhappy” countries tional migration showed that the She had been in Colombia for Another reason for the opti- sends money to her parents and may be motivated to migrate to a Philippines had more migrants and seven months but was unable to mism from overseas migrants may siblings in the Philippines. For her, “happier” country. Vice versa, peo- migrant remittances than Colom- meet a compatriot—even in have to do with a person’s aim for Latin America is an interesting re- ple from happy countries are said bia. Catholic churches here. According self-improvement. Migration deci- gion to be in. to be less motivated to move else- to recent Philippine government sions, according to Polgreen and “As an anthropologist, it’s more where. PINIERO’S PINING data, less than 100 Filipinos are in Simpson, may see people compare satisfying to work in a country or A 2009 study by U.S. re- Frying pans and old wine bot- Colombia. The government esti- their utility —i.e. talent, skills and in- culture different from our own,” searchers Linnea Polgreen and tles hanging on the ceiling swayed mates 24,407 Filipinos, mostly con- come possibilities—of living in the Piniero says. Nicole Simpson noticed a unique as Latin music filled the Andres tract workers, are scattered in 48 home country with the utility of liv- Still, on the day that she was result—the happiest countries had Carne de Res bar. It was Piniero’s countries throughout Latin America, ing abroad. Happiness then fol- with compatriots who endured an increasing emigration rates, as net first time here, which is 30 kilome- which includes Central America lows. over 30-hour plane ride to Colom- migration rates increase in the hap- ters north of Bogota. She partied all and the Caribbean. “If the utility of living abroad bia, Piniero and her countrymen piness of the destination country. night. “The region offers a lot of exceeds the utility of staying home were more than satisfied. And they Optimism has something to do “Some of my friends here and things that can make a Filipino net of migration costs such as dis- partied all night in one of the happi- with people’s willingness to take in the Philippines love to dance, happy—food, recipes, different tance, language, or the family left est countries in the world—drug- advantage of better opportunities which I do, too,” says Piniero, an fruits, Latin music and dance,” says home, the person will move free. (OFW Journalism Consortium) HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Farrington Students to Compete in National Health Conference WHILE MOST FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS are enjoying a summer break, members of the school’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chap- ter are gearing up for a national con- ference next month in Anaheim, California. Farrington students pose with their awards at the 2011 State Career and Earlier this year, Farrington’s Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Conference held February 23-24 at the Convention Center HOSA Chapter won numerous awards and recognitions at the 2011 ical Math • Diana Simon and Glady Balo- State Career and Technical Student • Taylor Gabatino, 1st place, Ex- ran, 3rd place, Community Organization (CTSO) Conference temporaneous Writing Awareness held February 23-24 at the Hawaii • Stephanie Cacal, Xyra Gonza- • Tere Membrere and Jiro State Convention Center. In total, the les, Zsazare Jasmin, Mary Piso Manog, 2nd place, Community Farrington Chapter garnered 21 and Danicca Simon, 1st place, Awareness medals and earned the right to rep- Public Service Announcement • Anessa Jones, State Historian resent Hawaii in the national compe- • April Fermin, 1st place, Medical HOSA is a national organization tition this summer. A total of 24 Spelling whose mission is to promote oppor- Farrington students will participate in • Krizelle Magdirila, 2nd place, tunities in health care and ensure the leadership workshops at the national Medical Terminology delivery of quality care to all people. conference and hopefully continue • Jarin Loristo, 2nd place, Med- Farrington’s Chapter of HOSA is cur- their winning streak. ical Math rently in its fifth year. Its mission is to The awardees include: • Cristina Felicitas, 3rd place, provide service to the healthcare and • Maureen Gante, 1st place, Biotechnology Kalihi community. In addition to com- Dental Spelling • Rose Bacl-an and Ailene Inven- peting in a variety of health-related • Brian Lu, 2nd place, Dental Ter- cion, 2nd place, CPR/First Aid events at the State CTSO Confer- minology • Melanie Takashima, 3rd place, ence, Farrington students volunteer • Natalie Subia, 3rd place, Med- Extemporaneous Writing (continued on page 7) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 28, 2011 IMMIGRATION GUIDE 7

sent to a relative in the Philippines Bankrupt Alien Whose Wife who had a medical problem. Why the wife did not tell the truth is in- is Pregnant Deported explicable. It would have looked better in the eyes of the judge if she Judges: the good, the bad, and the viewed by a consul. He was the IJ that your positive equities had told the truth – it was used for ugly.” charged with entering the U.S. with- outweigh the negative factors. humanitarian aid. The alien was the child of a fa- out a valid visa. The government al- So they will move for reconsid- ther who was admitted to the leged that since his father’s visa was BANKRUPTCY A NEGATIVE eration or appeal. Who knows what by obtaining a visa obtained fraudulently and therefore FACTOR the outcome will be. They will need by Atty. Emmanuel by fraud or misrepresentation – void, the child’s visa was perforce in- In the case of this child, he had more money to pay an attorney. Samonte TIPON telling the consul who interviewed valid. There is also relief for this visa a number of positive equities – And suffer more mental anguish him in connection with his visa ap- problem – in Section 212(k) of the lived in the U.S. for more than 7 and anxiety. All because they did ave you ever heard of an plication that he was coming to join Immigration and Nationality Act. years, had a pregnant wife who not tell the truth. alien with no criminal record his father in Hawaii although the fa- This is also discussed in the book I was a green card holder but who FORTHCOMING ARTICLES Hwho filed for bankruptcy de- ther died more than 5 years earlier. am writing. In addition Section stubbornly refused to apply for U.S. YOU WILL ENJOY READING: ported? Especially one with a preg- There is a relief for this kind of fraud 237(a)(1)(H) may also be invoked. citizenship, had a U.S. born child, Barack’s “playboy” father’s immi- nant wife? – in Section 237(a)(1)(H) of the Im- The difficulty is that all of these had a job, had no criminal record, gration problem - and how we could I just returned from London migration and Nationality Act. This waivers or relief are not rights but and paid taxes. The only negative have solved it. Barack’s buddy and after attending the royal wedding of is discussed in a book I am also are given only in the discretion of factor in his life – he and his wife Fil-Ams nabbed in world’s oldest William and Catherine and this is writing on the subject of Waivers. the Attorney General or his de- had filed for bankruptcy. He had profession reverse sting the kind of news I hear. Incredible, The child was admitted as a signee, the Immigration Judge. You borrowed money to buy a car and but true. And ordered by a Judge derivative beneficiary. He was not need an excellent – not merely a then lost his job. He was advised by (ATTY. TIPON has a Master of Laws whom I told last month I would charged with fraud because he good – lawyer to establish that you the usual ignoramuses that he degree from Yale Law School and a place in the “good” category in my never signed any paper making any are entitled to a waiver or relief. The could save his car by filing for bank- Bachelor of Laws degree from the Uni- forthcoming book “Immigration misrepresentation nor was he inter- lawyer must be able to convince ruptcy. His car was repossessed versity of the Philippines. Office: 800 anyway and now is car less. His Bethel St., Suite 402, Honolulu, HI HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS wife testified that they had also bor- 96813. Tel. (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: filam- rowed $6,000 to pay for a birthday [email protected]. 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(cont. from page 6; FARRINGTON ...) “We appreciate donations received from at the Blood Bank of Hawaii, for the Kalihi our alumni association, FACF and a few pri- Business Association (KBA) Christmas Pa- vate donors, but are hoping for a few more rade, at feeder schools and at Bishop Mu- generous contributions to alleviate our stu- seum’s Treat Street during Halloween. dents’ costs,” says Judy Sadoyama, HOSA A portion of the students’ travel ex- advisor. penses are paid through state funds but un- If you are interested in sponsoring the fortunately, about half of our state funding students, please send your donations to Far- was recalled at the last minute, leaving stu- rington High School, 1564 North King Street, dents to make up the difference. Honolulu, HI, 96817. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 8 COMMUNITY PARADE MAY 28, 2011

19TH ANNUAL THE SIGHTS, SMELLS FILIPINO FIESTA Saturday, & SOUNDS OF 2011 May 7, 2011 FILIPINO FIESTA HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 28, 2011 TRAVEL & TOURISM 9

guidebooks and cruise advertising Quickie in Marseille posters will try to give you the im- pression that a calanque is just like a Norwegian fjord, except for being by Manny GONZALES, Plantation Bay Resort & Spa in . (A fjord is a deep and long inlet that was carved by gla- ciers, and most fjords are pretty sub- ANILA, Philippines - When I On my first day, it was sunshiny stantial geographical features — just mentioned to a European but cold, so I just walked around the look at a map of .) Well, I can M friend that I was going to marina, enjoying the spectacle of now tell you that if a calanque is a Marseille, he rolled his eyes expres- sailboats gliding by with women on fjord, it is a junior fjord. A very junior sively. “Why?” them who probably would have fjord. A fjord dropout, if you will. This is about the reaction you looked great topless, but regrettably Some of these calanques were can expect from a lot of people, but were wrapped up in thick coats. The barely wide enough to beach a row- if everything you know about Mar- U-shaped boulevard, which annoy- boat. A few were a little more exten- seille is what you learned from The ingly keeps changing name (Quai sive, but honestly, several orders of French Connection (in which it was de this, Quai de that), was lined with magnitude removed from Norwe- depicted as a crime-infested Drug bars, cafés, and hotels. It soon be- The Vieux Port of Marseille is about the size of 10 football fields. gian proportions. Dealers’ Central), have I got news came clear that absolutely the thing However, the Calanques tour for you. to do in Marseille on a chilly spring read it. You may wish to take such by ferry, and it is totally worth the takes you all through Marseille’s Thinking I was just going to rest day is to sit at a sidewalk café, order claims with a grain of salt.) journey. The island is surrounded by harbor, which has forts, an old a couple of days between a trip to a beer (a coffee would ice up in min- Anyway, in the book the pro- the clearest water you ever saw, palace, and heaps of interesting and a jaunt around Provence, utes), and face the sun with as tagonist was supposedly imprisoned and the prison itself, though there is sights, and then takes you to rugged I had booked my hotel blind, and much of your body as possible. in the Chateau d’If, which despite not much to it, is full of helpful signs coastlines that sort of look like the was pleasantly surprised to find out So I did. being called a chateau is actually — “the cell where General Kleber’s Isle of Capri, at a much cheaper that it was right on the edge of Mar- For people with more sophisti- Marseille’s answer to Alcatraz — a body was kept for two years, slowly price. Therefore, I also recommend seille’s Vieux Port (vyeh-pohrrr). cated literary leanings than The prison on a small island several decomposing” and has TVs scat- this boat ride — just don’t expect This turned out to be the largest sail- French Connection, Marseilles is miles from shore. Provence, of tered around, apparently playing fjords. boat marina I had ever seen, the also associated with Alexander which Marseille is a part, used to be every single movie version of The Instead of jostling for seats in equivalent of maybe 10 soccer Dumas’s novel The Count of Monte an independent kingdom but then Count of Monte Cristo ever made, the front, as I foolishly did, find a fields, a veritable forest of masts Cristo, the story of a man who is un- got bullied into joining France, so including one (I think) in Bulgarian. nice quiet seat in the back. Not only surrounded by a U-shaped boule- justly imprisoned, escapes, recovers the people of Provence always had The only trouble with d’If is that it is will you be able to move around vard that took almost an hour to the fortune a fellow-prisoner had an uneasy relationship with the cen- not dank and depressing enough, without climbing over fat ladies sit- walk around. told him about, and slowly gets even tral government. Hence, the this being the South of France after ting on the deck, you will also be Within the Vieux Port, it is easy with everyone who was mean to Chateau d’If and several other forti- all. closer to the toilets. Bring a sand- to forget that you are in France’s him. (At least, this is what I gathered fications in the area were built by Another cruise you can take wich and a Coke, as the cruise second largest city, and easy to from the Classics Illustrated comic French kings not to defend Mar- from the Vieux Port is the Calan- takes three hours and they don’t imagine that you are in a quaint sea- book; the actual novel comprises seille, but to control it. This policy ques (kuh-LANK) tour. Being both serve anything on board. Guide- side village which just happens to two thick volumes, and I had better ended when Louis XVI got guil- enterprising and gullible, I took it. books should tell you useful stuff like have about 2000 boats in its harbor things to do in my adolescent years. lotined. The Calanques are coves — this; you’re welcome. (see picture). Most French people claim that they The Chateau d’If is accessed indentions in the coastline. Now, (continued on page 10) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 10 MAY 28, 2011 PHILIPPINE NEWS

Nueva Vizcaya: Philippines' Next 'Salad Bowl' Capital by Delon PORCALLA/ post, irrigation, tramline, and other equipment Thursday, May 26, 2011 for the program that is expected to develop some 1,500 hectares of farmlands in the NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines – AN UP- province. LAND TOWN OF NUEVA VIZCAYA Last week, the agriculture department PROVINCE is emerging as the next salad turned over close to P7 million in various as- bowl capital of the country, the Department of sistance and interventions to some 200 Agriculture (DA) reported today. farmer-residents in the area. This after five villages of Dupax del Sur Part of the P7 million fund is a P3.5 mil- town push to grow semi-temperate vegetables lion operating fund from the DA’s Agricultural that can compete well with those from Benguet Credit Policy Council (ACPC); P3.2 million for and the Cordilleras. irrigation facilities and a tramline; P50,000 Among the crops that the villages tapped worth communication facilities; and a pair of are lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, sweet peas, carabaos to help in land preparation. chayote, cucumber, tomatoes, and bell pep- The amount is the second tranche of aid per. They also grow other crops like squash, extended by the DA to the farmers. ginger, corn and adlai. Nueva Vizcaya is Cagayan Valley’s veg- To date, the DA has already extended a etable capital. In particular, Dupax Del Sur is total of P13 million in operating capital, trading the main vegetable producer. (www.philstar.com)

TRAVEL & TOURISM conclusion (as women diners saw me eyeing (cont. from page 9; QUIKIE ... ) their bowls and quickly moved to secure their One thing that everyone around the world handbags and their skirts) that genuine Mar- associates with Marseille is bouillabaisse. Men- seille bouillabaisse is for connoisseurs only, tion to friends that you are going to Marseille, and not for your typical ignorant tourist like me. and those who don’t roll their eyes will say “Oh, Now, if you want what I considered a ter- you must have the bouillabaisse,” in the same rific bouillabaisse, I had one in Nice a couple of tone they would reserve for telling you that weeks later. Stand by for my article on the Cote when you go to Hershey, Pennsylvania, you d’Azur. should have some chocolate. My hotel in Marseille was well-located and Almost every single restaurant in Marseille had bright, friendly staff, many of them fairly serves bouillabaisse. (Even the Indian ones, pleasing to the . (I managed to spend 20 though I am not so sure about MacDonald’s.) minutes checking in.) Their restaurant over- As you walk around the little streets running be- looked the harbor, which was truly stunning by hind the main boulevard, you hear the restau- both day and night, and served a decent break- rant touts all shouting “Bouillabaisse! Get your fast to boot. My room was modern and spa- fresh, hot bouillabaisse!” cious, and everything worked. There was just So I did. one small problem... I will not bore you by ex- But there is a fly in this ointment, and it will plaining the problem, but, trust me, this hotel is come to mind if you think about it hard enough. unlikely to satisfy the needs of most readers Bouillabaisse is fish stew. Thus, it is made with who may happen to pass by Marseille. fish. Lots of fish. Concentrated essence of fish. But do, indeed, pass by Marseille. The old Not delicate-tasting fish like garoupa, but town is not only picturesque, but also bustling strong, manly-tasting fish. Fish with lots of with activity throughout the day. Find your own bones and thick, rubbery skin. hotel in the Vieux Port, take the boat tours, and Of course, this was a very limited sample. bail on the bouillabaisse, and you will be glad But after inspecting tables at half a dozen other you discovered this under-appreciated Mediter- establishments that night, I slowly came to the ranean gem. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 28, 2011 PHILIPPINE NEWS 11

Gazmin says this a “good idea, “ Builds More Spratly Outposts adding that a good neighbor policy may be the best way to resolving the by DJ STA. ANA, News5/ land, the second biggest island in when China started building struc- dispute. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 the Spratlys. The Philippines has an tures on the reef. At that time, China “The proposal of the President airstrip and maintains a small com- said the structures were shelters for is why don’t we come up with some MANILA, Philippines - CHINA munity on Pagasa Island as well as its fishermen but questions were sort of consortium where all the HAS SET UP MILITARY GAR- garrisons in eight other islets. raised as the “shelters” were claimant countries are putting up RISONS and outposts within occupies 23 islets equipped with satellite communica- their resources for a particular proj- Philippine-claimed territory in the while China and occupy tions and radars. ect in these areas?” Gazmin ex- in the South China seven each. Panganiban Reef now has four plained. “For whatever proceeds Sea. The Kalayaan Island Group is building complexes with 13 multi- we get - we divide, we share Documents and photographs part of the province of and storey buildings. Fifty Chinese equally, which is a very good idea.” obtained by News5 show that the is within the 200 nautical mile exclu- Marines are permanently stationed But Gazmin said this was just Chinamen in Kalayaan military garrisons and outposts are sive economic zone of the Philip- there and are equipped with satellite an idea of the President. “It’s just located on six reefs that are part of pines. surface and air search radars. This communications equipment. China one of his (President Aquino) ideas.” the Kalayaan Island Group. , Documents show that of the garrison is armed with at least four has undertaken several lagoon con- “If that is one way of resolving China, Malaysia, the Philippines, seven Chinese-occupied islands, high-powered naval guns and sev- struction activities at Panganiban the issue peacefully and at the and Vietnam are claiming six are located well within the eral gun emplacements. Reef. The construction of additional same time earning from it, not fight- the Spratlys either entirely or in part. Kalayaan Island Group. The military China built permanent reef facilities at Panganiban Reef is ap- ing but earning and sharing re- The Spratly Islands are located garrisons and outposts were located fortresses and supply platforms at parently aimed at establishing pre- sources - I guess that is a friendly within an area of 150,000 square at Kagitingan (Fiery Cross) Reef, the Calderon, Gaven and Chigua positioned bases in the South China neighborhood,” he said. miles and are made up of some 200 Calderon (Cuarteron) Reef, Gaven reefs. These supply platforms can Sea, enabling Beijing to project its Gazmin said any “intrusions” islands, reefs and shoals. Reef, Zamora (Subi) Reef, Chigua resist winds up to 71 knots and are influence and power in the disputed into the Philippine territory would be The Aquino administration is (Dong Men Jiao) Reef and Pan- equipped with VHF / UHF commu- islands. dealt with diplomatically. expected to push for diplomatic so- ganiban reef, better known as Mis- nications equipment, search radars Documents also show that Last March 2, 2011, Manila lutions to the dispute as well as joint chief Reef. as well as naval guns and anti-air- apart from the military garrisons and filed a protest over China’s alleged economic development of the area. At Kagitingan Reef, China built craft guns. These three supply plat- outposts, China is aggressively pur- intrusion into Philippine waters But a political analyst said Manila a permanent communications and forms can also serve as docks for suing large-scale maritime projects where Chinese Navy patrol boats should not surrender its sovereignty maritime observatory garrison that Chinese navy patrol boats. aimed at cementing its claim on the “harassed” the MV Veritas Voyager, and should turn to the international can house 200 troops. China built a At Zamora Reef, China has Spratlys. These projects include a Philippine oil exploration ship. community for help. helicopter landing pad, a 300-meter built a permanent reef fortress and construction of port facilities, air- Political analyst Dindo Manhit The Philippines is claiming only long wharf allowing supply ships supply platform that can house 160 ports, navigation buoys, light- of Stratbase stressed Manila a portion of the Spratlys, known as and patrol boats to dock, a two- troops. This garrison has a helipad houses, ocean observatories and should not surrender its sover- the Kalayaan Island Group, located storey barracks and a 500-square and is armed with four twin barrel maritime meteorology networks. eignty. While admitting the Philip- in a 64,000- square-mile area and meter plantation area. Beijing desig- 37-millimeter naval guns. President Aquino had recently pines is militarily weak, Manhit said made up of 54 islands, reefs, and nated the Kagitingan Reef as its Documents also show that voiced the idea of claimant countries Manila can turn to the international shoals. main command headquarters as it is China has built up its facilities at jointly developing Spratlys’ re- community to exert pressure on Included in the Kalayaan Group equipped Panganiban Reef. In 1995, Manila sources - and sharing in the bene- China or any other claimant coun- is Pagasa, also known as Thi Tu Is- with satellite data transmission, and Beijing had a diplomatic dispute fits. Defense Secretary Voltaire try. (www.philstar.com)

F O R L E A S E - O F F I C E S P A C E S Jobless Pinoys Now 11.3 M LOCATED IN THE HEART OF WAIPAHU. by Helen FLORES/ NEAR BUS STOP. EASY ACCESS TO THE FREEWAY. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 VARIOUS SIZES AVAILABLE (IN SQ. FT.): MANILA, Philippines - THE NUM- 110, 230, 253, 262, 315 BER OF UNEMPLOYED FIL- FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL IPINOS ROSE by 1.4 million to RENTAL MASTERS @ 678-8930 OR 284-4185 11.3 million in March from 9.9 million in November last year, according to the latest survey by polling firm So- cial Weather Stations (SWS). This is a 3.7 percentage point increase to the unemployment rate of 27.2 percent in March from 23.5 Jobless Filipinos trying their luck in a jobfair percent in the previous quarter. On a year-on-year comparison, the un- The two surveys conducted by work.” employment rate rose a tenth of a SWS showed that adult unemploy- Since 2005, the official defini- percentage point in March from ment was primarily composed of tion of unemployment has been per- 27.1 percent in March 2010. SWS those who quit their jobs or were re- sons who are disposed to work and conducted face-to-face interviews trenched. are actively looking for employment. on 1,200 representative adults Nine percent of the present un- Not included in the definition aged 18 years old and above from employment rate were composed are persons available for work but March 4 to 7. of people who had lost their jobs are not actively seeking jobs for The latest National Statistics while 10 percent had voluntarily left reasons such as tiredness/belief no Office’s Labor Force Survey work. Seven percent were first-time job is available, awaiting results of showed that the country’s unem- jobseekers. an application, temporary ployment rate rose to 7.4 percent Of the nine percent who lost illness/disability, bad weather and (2.9 million) in January from 7.3 their jobs, seven percent did not get waiting for rehire/recall. percent (2.8 million) in the same their contracts renewed, one per- The SWS survey, published in period last year. cent belonged to companies that the newspaper BusinessWorld yes- SWS said unemployment has stopped operating, and one percent terday, has sampling error margins been high since May 2005. It fell were laid off. of plus or minus three percentage below 20 percent only three times— SWS defines unemployed per- points for national and plus or minus the last time was in September 2010 sons as those who are “not working six percentage points for area per- when the rate was 18.9 percent. and at the same time looking for centages. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 12 PHILIPPINE NEWS MAY 28, 2011 DepEd: Achievement Rates of Students Declining tary and high school students based to the next higher level in both ele- “In previous years, we have al- by Rainier Allan RONDA/ Thursday, May 26, 2011 on National Achievement Tests mentary and high school levels also ways heard rosy statistics from (NAT) results from 2005 to 2010. declined from 2007 to 2010. DepEd about the supposed improv- MANILA, Philippines - THE DE- DepEd, with the support of the For the elementary school ing achievement levels. Now, we PARTMENT OF EDUCATION Commission on Higher Education level, the cohort survival rate went see the true picture of the ugly state (DEPED) BARED YESTERDAY (CHED) and the Technical Educa- from 75.26 percent in 2007-08 to of affairs,” Tinio said. the declining achievement rates in tion and Skills Development Author- 75.39 percent in 2008-09, and back “These are bleak statistics that the past years of elementary and ity (TESDA), held the education down to 74.38 percent in 2009 to should be highlighted to force the high school students nationwide. summit to give education stakehold- 2010. government to take more drastic ac- Education Secretary Armin ers the state of basic education, For the high school level, the tion to arrest the deterioration of the Luistro presented graphs showing a higher education and technical-vo- cohort survival rate went from 79.91 state of education by allotting more downward trend representing cational education in the country as percent in 2008-09, and down to percent in 2007-08, 79.73 in 2008- resources to education in the next achievement levels and survival it presents solutions and reforms it 46.30 percent in 2009 to 2010. 09, and down to 78.44 percent in few years,” Tinio said. rates of elementary and high school seeks to implement in the next few For the elementary achieve- 2009 to 2010. Luistro also presented their am- students. The graphs were part of years. ment test results, negligible gains Alliance of Concerned Teach- bitious K (Kindergarten)+12 Basic his report on the state of basic edu- NAT results of high school stu- were made with low MPS results of ers (ACT) party-list Rep. Antonio Education Curriculum program as cation at theNational Education dents from 2005 to 2010 showed 64.81 percent in 2007-08, 66.33 Tinio said that the DepEd and one of their main solutions to im- Summit held at the Shangri-La Hotel that the mean percentage score percent in 2008 to 2009, and 69.21 CHED should take a closer look at prove the learning competencies of in Makati. (MPS) of students dropped from percent in 2009 to 2010. the statistics from which it should Filipino graduates and raise their DepEd records showed a de- school year 2007-08, which posted The cohort survival rate or the present the true sad state of neglect chances of getting employed. clining achievement level of elemen- an MPS of 49.26 percent, to 47.40 percentage of students that made it of education in the country. (www.philstar.com)

conference that the increasing un- No More Question on God and Religion in employment in the country “clearly exposes the detrimental effects of a would be excommunicated, then so lack of a comprehensive policy on RH Debates - Lagman be it. I am a Catholic, but I believe reproductive health and family plan- by Paolo ROMERO on Tuesday night by Rep. the state has the right to legislate ning on our people.” Thursday, May 26, 2011 Pablo Garcia who contends the bill laws that would benefit the people. “This development should spur MANILA, Philippines - PLENARY runs counter to beliefs of the pre- This country is under God,” he said. Congress to finally enact into law DEBATES OVER THE REPRO- dominantly Catholic Filipinos. An official of the Catholic Bish- the reproductive health bill because DUCTIVE HEALTH (RH) BILL Lagman said Garcia’s “perora- ops’ Conference of the Philippines there are empirical data which doc- AT THE HOUSE of Representa- tions” not only talked about God but (CBCP) said the Catholic Church ument the links between high fertility tives went out of control as these also touched on “imperialism.” does not need to excommunicate and resulting population growth to touched on other issues that in- Lagman, who still has to debate Lagman. persistent poverty and wage stag- According to Sorsogon Bishop nation in developing countries like cluded God and religion, House Mi- with more than 30 anti-RH bill law- Rep. Edcel Lagman nority Leader and Albay Rep. Edcel makers, said he was expecting Arturo Bastes, the Albay lawmaker the Philippines,” he said. Lagman lamented yesterday. questions on the constitutionality of Garcia, however, did not inter- has already separated himself from Lagman explained that based Lagman said he would no the measure, on the issue of public pellate. He said he would still wait the Church. on research conducted by re- longer entertain those questions, funds, and the issue of abortion. for Lagman to take the podium. “We do not have to excommu- spected economists Ernesto Pernia which is the reason why he gave up “These are the questions we The debates on Wednesday nicate him. Christ will excommuni- and Aniceto Orbeta, rapid popula- on the arguments of his colleagues should answer to educate the public became heated when Lagman de- cate him. He is excommunicating tion growth expands the labor sup- questioning the RH bill. as well as convince those who have cided he could no longer answer himself by doing that. That is auto- ply and this will translate into either “I have tolerated this line of reservations on the bill,” he said. more questions. matic by himself. We don’t give him a decline in wages or an increase in questioning for some time but there The debates on the measure “Is your honor saying you are the honor to make him excommuni- unemployment if there is no com- has to be an end to questions which continued last night with Lagman re- allergic to God?” Garcia further cated. By doing that, he is already mensurate increase in employment are not relevant to the issue at fusing to debate any further with grilled Lagman. separating (himself) from the opportunities. hand,” Lagman told a press confer- Garcia. “I am not allergic to God. I am Church and of the teachings of He also cited a World Bank ence. An exasperated Lagman sim- allergic to your uncalled for homily,” Christ,” Bastes said. study that showed rapid population Lagman, principal author of the ply sat down and asked Alagad the Albay lawmaker retorted. Bastes said Lagman should not growth is likely to depress wages at RH bill, made the statement after party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta to Garcia pressed Lagman take it against the Catholic clergy if the bottom end of the pay scale in being grilled for more than an hour take his place. whether the opening prayer in the they use the pulpit to speak against developing countries where there House was a mere lip service or if the RH bill. are disproportionately high levels of God was absent in the chamber. “All the priests, all the bishops fertility among the lowest income “I believe Mr. Speaker that the in the Philippines are using the pul- groups. honorable congressman from Cebu pit to preach the truth. It is our duty, “This means workers in the low- would want me to say something whether he (Lagman) likes it or not. est economic quintile who are pre- against the Church that would force He is feeling sick already because cisely the ones who are already the my excommunication,” Lagman he is allergic to the homilies of the most impoverished would also be the said. priests,” Bastes said. ones most affected by falling wages,” “If, by defending this bill, I Lagman earlier told the press Lagman said. (www.philstar.com) Human Trafficking Case Prevented in Manila The women were recruited by cannot allow them to leave the different agents based in Philip- country. It is our duty to ensure and by Aurea CALICA pines' Visayas and Mindanao re- protect their well-being," Binay Wednesday, May 25, 2011 gions. said. MANILA (Xinhua) -- THE PHILIP- "I am glad that we were able to "Once again, I call on all Fil- PINE AUTHORITIES RESCUED prevent our countrymen from leav- ipinos to be vigilant and not to let 54 WOMEN illegally recruited for ing our country and falling victim to themselves be victimized," Binay housekeeping jobs in and illegal recruitment," said Binay, also added. Syria on Wednesday, foiling a Presidential Adviser on Overseas It is reported that a significant human trafficking plot. Filipino Workers (OFW) affairs. number of Filipino men and women These women, who were kept He said that some of the migrant workers are subjected to at a house in Singalong, Manila, women were supposed to be de- conditions of involuntary servitude claimed a Syrian national was be- ployed to Syria where there is a worldwide in factories, construction hind the illegal recruitment opera- prevailing deployment ban due to sites, and as domestic workers in tion, Vice President Jejomar Binay political conflict. Asia and increasingly throughout said. "Under these conditions, we the Middle East. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 28, 2011 LEGAL NOTES 13 solely on the difference in wages. Where the employee did not Switching Jobs Amidst the change employers but accepted a different position or received a pro- and technical occupations (which motion or demotion, the guidance Visa Retrogression group includes health technologists states that the job duties must be and technicians); the third digit [1] sufficiently similar. The USCIS said more and the new job is in the 140 petition and for the new posi- represents the minor group health that it will evaluate these situations “same or similar occupational clas- tion, and the wages associated with diagnosing and treating practition- on a case-by-case basis and with sification” as the job for which the each position. ers (which includes physicians, consideration to the totality of the employment-based immigrant visa The SOC code pertains to the pharmacists and dentists); the circumstances. petition (EB1, EB2 or EB3) was Standard Occupational Classifica- fourth and fifth digits [12] refer to Sometimes, both the I-140 pe- filed. tion system used by the Depart- the broad occupation of therapists tition and I-485 application remain by Reuben S. The 180-day period refers to ment of Labor in grouping and (which includes occupational ther- pending for 180 days or more after SEGURITAN calendar days and begins from the classifying jobs and occupations. apists and speech pathologists) ; they are concurrently filed. In such date the I-485 application was re- Occupations are generally catego- and the last digit [3] represents the a case, the worker is not automati- ceived by the USCIS according to rized on the basis of type of work detailed occupation of physical cally entitled to portability. The mmigrant workers facing signifi- the receipt notice. performed, as well as the skills, ed- therapists. USCIS must first review the I-140 cant backlogs in their adjust- The “same or similar occupa- ucation and training required to per- The USCIS has said that it will petition and see if it is, or would I ment of status applications tional classification” condition is a form the job. There are currently analyze the SOC codes of the two have been, approvable, before ad- (I-485) because of the visa retro- little less black and white. A recent 840 detailed occupations under jobs without necessarily matching judicating the I-485 application to gression may change jobs when guidance from the USCIS dated which all workers fall. These are any particular order of digits in the determine if the new position is the certain eligibility requirements are April 7, 2011, clarified that in deter- categorized into 461 broad occu- two codes. same or similar occupational classi- met. mining whether this requirement is pations, 97 minor groups and 23 According to a 2005 USCIS fication. These requirements are met, the USCIS will look at the to- major groups. Memorandum on AC21, a “substan- spelled out under the American tality of the circumstances and As an example, a physical tial discrepancy” in the wages of the REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been prac- Competitiveness in the 21st Cen- compare several factors. These therapist position is assigned the two jobs may be a contributing fac- ticing law for over 30 years. For further in- tury Act (AC21) which was passed factors include but are not limited to SOC code of 29-1123. The first two tor in a denial when the evidence is formation, you may call him at (212) 695 in 2000. The I-485 application must the job duties of both positions, the digits [29] represent the major considered in its totality, but officers 5281 or log on to his website at www.seguri- have been pending for 180 days or SOC codes for the position in the I- group of healthcare practitioners are advised not to deny a case tan.com MAINLAND NEWS Over the years, child abuse prevention campaigns, seminars Bantay Bata Caravans Through California and trainings have proven to reduce AJ PRESS tions around the state and lead nities in Vallejo, Los Angeles and Michael White take what’s in the the incidence of child physical donors to the nonprofit. Southern California hospital also hearts of our employees, as part of abuse. These workshops on child Wednesday, May 25, 2011 ABS-CBN Foundation Interna- hosted the nonprofit, bringing the vision of the business. Bantay and family welfare and laws have in- REDWOOD CITY—THE ABS- tional President, Robbie Fabian, celebrity supporters Becca Godinez, Bata will be their first community creased community advocacy for CBN FOUNDATION INTER- hosted the kick off at the TFC Stu- Bernardo Bernardo and Martin building involvement and we hope poor children and their families and NATIONAL’S FLAGSHIP dios in Redwood City. “Bantay Bata Nievera. the greater corporate community and have been brought to many cities, PROGRAM, Bantay Bata (Child has attracted all sorts of donors from “Pacific Health Corporation sup- their employers will follow our plat- including Cebu, Mandaue, Pangasi- Watch), caravanned through Cali- all over the country, like one of our ports Bantay Bata because 60% of form of community partnership.” nan, Manila, Camarines Norte and fornia with stops at Redwood City, lead donors, 12-year old Hannah, of our employees in all four hospitals Bantay Bata continues to be Leyte. Vallejo, Los Angeles and two Virginia,” shares Fabian. “The plight and two psychiatric campuses are the biggest advocate for poor chil- “Filipino-Americans are great Southern California hospitals. The of children is one that speaks to Filipino American,” says Errol San- dren and their families in the Philip- examples of our best quality as a caravan was led by its executive di- every family because as Hannah so tos, Director for Community Out- pines. In 2010, national hotline, people: our generosity and com- rector - journalist and philanthro- poignantly stated, ‘no Filipino child reach of Pacific Health Corporation. Bantay Bata 163, received an aver- passion for our neighbor. Bantay pist, Tina Monzon-Palma, who met should die of hunger.’” “Our President and CEO, Mr. George age of 43 rescue calls a day. Ap- Bata is proud to see, first hand, with Filipino American organiza- The Filipino-American commu- Hopf and our CRO and CFO, Mr. proximately 6,000 children needed what this kind of love looks like all emergency medical attention, res- over the world,” says Fabian. cue or immediate home visit. The To learn more about Bantay Ambassador Cuisia Congratulates program also provided scholarships, Bata and other programs of the family counseling and therapy, in- ABS-CBN Foundation International, cluding legal intervention to about visit www.abscbnfoundation.org. Filipino Teachers on their Sound 328 families in crisis. (www.asianjournal.com) Advocacy and Unity PHILIPPINE EMBASSY Ambassador Jose L. Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Cuisia, Jr. (fourth from left) congratulates the WASHINGTON, DC – AMBAS- President of the Pilipino SADOR JOSE L. CUISIA, JR. Educators Network MET THE FILIPINO TEACH- (PEN), Carlo Parapara ERS in Prince George’s (PG) PhD (rightmost), and county and congratulated them on PEN officer Millet Panga (second from the unity they demonstrated and right strategic action they have taken in (Photo courtesy of PEN) addressing the policy of Prince George’s County Public Schools ginning, the Embassy monitored this alogue between the teachers and (PGCPS) on the status of interna- issue and explored ways on how to PGCPS. The successful campaign tional teachers. help the teachers. We commend our of the teachers was a true commu- The Ambassador welcomed Filipino teachers for the unity they nity undertaking as they were also the recent decision of PGCPS to re- have shown and for the swift and assisted by the PG County Educa- scind its policy of making a determi- deliberate action by which they have tors’ Association, the lawyers in the nation on the renewal of visas of approached this case,” the Ambas- Filipino-American community and international teachers based on their sador remarked. the Embassy of the Philippines, certification in a critical or non critical PEN led the Filipino teachers in among others. subject area. This policy issued in consolidating their position and re- In his letter to PEN, PGCPS Su- March would have led to the loss of sources to assert their rights and perintendent Dr. William Hite further jobs of many Filipino teachers in PG mitigate the impact that the county committed, “…we will continue to County and consequently, their work decision would have brought to the sponsor teachers as long as they visas. teachers and their families. They meet the other necessary require- “I am very pleased to hear sought the assistance of Delgate ments without regard to assignment about this good news. From the be- Kris Valderrama who arranged a di- or certification.” (www.asianjournal.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 14 FOOD & LEISURE MAY 28, 2011 Name that Tuna at IFEX by Evelyn MACAIRAN KM Food Products, a family-run en- market, the company has won Trade Fair in 2008, the company terprise based in General Santos numerous awards for its evolved into being a top producer ANILA, Philippines - The City, manufactures innovative value-added tuna products. of value–added tuna products and health benefits of tuna have value-added tuna products Bagging the “Product Inno- innovative tuna processing. A reg- M been highlighted the world without monosodium gluta- vator of the Year” for the ular exhibitor at the International over and it’s been included in diet mate (MSG) and artificial second time during the 5th Food Exhibition (IFEX), KM Food regimens in the past years. Tuna coloring. With the health of Annual Yaman Awards of Products will join 19 other compa- contains Omega-3 fatty acids like consumers as their topmost the Yaman Gensan in 2009, nies in the Partner Region Pro- DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and consideration, KM Food Prod- the company also won the Top gram (PRP) Pavilion. PRP is a EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) that ucts avoids using these sub- Seller Award for Processed Food project of IFEX that further pro- are found to lessen the risk of car- stances so their tuna products will Category at the Philippine National motes innovation and marketing of diovascular diseases by decreas- provide maximum health benefits Trade Fair in the same year. quality food products of small and Tuna bola bola is among the delicious ing triglyceride levels, slowing the without sacrificing flavor. offerings of KM Food Products Its products are handcarried medium enterprises. For the 8th growth rate of atherosclerotic “Our products retain their nat- featured at the 8th IFEX Philippines by OFWs or their families to coun- IFEX Philippines, the Partner Re- plaque, and lowering blood pres- ural fish color without any artificial tries such as Kuala Lumpur , gion is Region 12 (SOCCKSAR- sure. An excellent source of pro- coloring or “smoking” process,” any artificial coloring like achuete Malaysia, , , GEN). The PRP Pavilion is a tein, tuna is likewise packed with says KM Food Products’ marketing that are available on the market. Taiwan, Hawaii, the US mainland, gastronomic showcase where selenium, magnesium, potassium, manager Khrisna Gabaldon. “Tuna But through our new technology and the Middle East . A few balik- IFEX visitors can sample delec- vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin, and or any processed fish undergoes a and natural ingredients, we offer bayan boxes sent to Vallejo, Cali- table dishes from General Santos folic acid. normal discoloration process — value–added tuna products that fornia opened doors for City , along with the provinces of The Philippines is ranked as from fresh red to a pale color. Dis- keep their natural color without dis- negotiations to export the com- South Cotabato, North Cotabato, the 5th largest producer and a pre- coloration can be hidden through a coloration.” pany’s products to California, USA. Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani. mier source of tuna in the world. “smoking” process, seasonings or Since its introduction into the After joining the National (www.philstar.com) MAINLAND NEWS PH Envoy Gets Warm Welcome in NY sions, humanitarian en- by Momar VISAYA of the Philippine Center drew com- Vegas, Nevada where he ad- Friday, May 20, 2011 munity leaders from various states dressed a conference of the Na- deavors, or even just to meet and greet the new envoy, tional Federation of Filipino by sending in dollar re- NEW YORK—THE FILIPINO who assumed his post last April 2, American Associations (NaFFAA). mittances. COMMUNITY OF NORTH- 2011. During the meet and greet with He also called on EAST USA ROLLED OUT the Ambassador Cuisia is barn- the community leaders, the ambas- the members of the proverbial welcome mat Wednes- storming the United States to meet sador expressed his thanks on be- community to unite as day evening to Philippine Ambas- with various Filipino communities half of the Philippine government one. sador to the United States Jose L. across the nation. Last week, he for the continued support of Fil- “I might be too ide- Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Cuisia. met with Filipino community lead- ipinos to Philippines by way of alistic or too optimistic Cuisia with Consul General Mario L. De Leon Jr. of The event at the Kalayaan Hall ers in Northern California and Las scholarship programs, medical mis- to hope that the com- the Philippine Consulate General in New York. (AJPress photo by Momar G. Visaya) munity unite as one. Let us stop the fights,” Cuisia said, “For now, we want to see US adding, “at saka masyado na tay- policy makers and elected officials ong maraming community organi- hear the voice and recognize the zations na may kanya-kanyang power of a united Filipino American faction.” community,” he added. Cuisia also reiterated his call Another cause that the envoy to the community, specially to those pushed was H.R. 3039 or the SAVE who are already American citizens, Our Industries Act, which was in- to register and vote He said that troduced on June 25, 2009 by Con- this is the only way to leverage the gressman Jim McDermott and strength that the community has in Brian Bilbray, to help revitalize the numbers. United States textile and Philippine “From my various meetings apparel industries. with the community, I found out that He explained that there is a lot a lot of Filipinos here are not as en- riding on this bill, which was not gaged as they should be in politics. given enough attention during the We have the numbers. We must 111th Congress. The ambassador show it to them that we can make is hopeful that it will be refilled, and a difference,” the ambassador said. that with the help of the community, He challenged the community we can alert the legislators to pay the reverse the usual low turnout attention to the bill. when it comes to voter participation “SAVE has the potential to cre- during elections. ate demand in the Philippines for “Clearly, we have a very big hundreds of millions of additional economic footprint in the US. What US fabric exports, which could in I look forward to however, is seeing turn sustain thousands of US jobs that the very valuable contributions over the length of the program. A we are making to the fabric of reasonable forecast suggests that American society, by way of the during the duration of SAVE, de- recognition of the Filipino Ameri- mand in the Philippines for US fab- cans as a vibrant and potent politi- rics could grow to some $500 cal force,” he said. million supporting about 2,000 ad- This can be demonstrated in ditional direct jobs in the US textile many ways, among them getting mill sector (which currently pro- Filipino Americans in elective office vides below 60,000 jobs),” Cuisia across the United States. said. (www.asianjournal.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION MAY 28, 2011 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS DIRECTORY UFCH'S MRS. 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Many of them are working in MANILA, Philippines – THE DEPART- Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah companies whose employers assured the MENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS are ready to implement the voluntary Embassy that they have an evacuation (DFA) ANNOUNCED TODAY that it is repatriation program,” said DFA chief Al- plan for their employees should there be a ready to repatriate Filipinos in Yemen in bert del Rosario. need to move them out from the restive the wake of the ongoing civil unrest in the The DFA has also recommended a region. area. deployment ban in the area while advis- Charge d’Affaires Ezzedin Tago and In an advisory, the DFA said it raised ing Filipinos “not to travel to Yemen at this a five-man team from the Embassy are in the alert status in the area to level 3, im- time.” the Yemeni capital of Sanaa to implement plying that the travel expenses of outgo- The Embassy teams instructed the the contingency plan. ing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will Filipino community in Yemen to actively The Embassy hotline numbers for be shouldered by the government. monitor ongoing developments and keep Yemen are +966-536-881-787. (DFA) “We are ready to move our people communication lines open with the Em- (www.philstar.com) Phl Re-elected to UN Human Rights RENTAL election into the council is a “clear indica- to the United Nations in New York. Council tion of the appreciation and confidence of The UNHRC, which is made up of 47 the international community in the signifi- UN member states, promotes the protec- Pia LEE-BRAGO by cant gains in our human rights record.” tion of human rights worldwide. Sunday, May 22, 2011 The elections held at the UN General The council was established by the Manila, Philippines - THE PHILIPPINES Assembly hall was presided over by Gen- UN General Assembly on March 15, 2006 WAS RE-ELECTED FOR A THREE- eral Assembly President Joseph Deiss. to recommend solutions to human rights vi- YEAR TERM to the United Nations The council meets in Geneva but elections olations. Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the De- are held in New York every May. Six countries that have never previ- partment of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said This is the third time that the Philip- ously served on the United Nations Human yesterday. pines has been elected to a seat in the Rights Council are among the 15 new The Philippine Permanent Mission to HRC. It was first elected during the coun- members of the council. the United Nations in New York reported cil’s inaugural session in 2006 and again , Benin, Botswana, the Repub- to the DFA that the Philippines obtained for the 2007 to 2010 term. lic of Congo, Costa Rica and Kuwait will the second highest number of votes in “The Philippines is a vibrant democ- make their debut in the council next month, elections held at the 65th session of the racy working very hard to further consoli- starting with three-year terms. U.N. General Assembly in New York on date and strengthen the gains we have The other newly elected members are Friday. achieved in human rights, together with the Burkina Faso, Chile, , The country obtained 182 votes, two rights which we fought for that led to the , , , Peru, Philippines votes behind Indonesia. restoration of democracy at EDSA in and . These countries have com- Geneva-based UN Watch, however, 1986,” said Ambassador Libran Cabactu- pleted stints since the creation of the coun- had questioned the membership of the lan, Philippine Permanent Representative cil. (www.philstar.com) Philippines in the UNHRC – along with Burkina Faso, India, and Indonesia – be- tually lose the market once Arab employers decide to cause of information provided by non-gov- OFWs to Lose Jobs in stop hiring OFWs. ernment organizations including “The problem is not that simple as the Philippine Reporters Without Borders and Freedom Saudi, Recruiters Warn government would like to think,” recruiters pointed out. House. officials’ appeal to lower the minimum by Mayen JAYMALIN “Saudi employers who have long standing relation- In its annual review of human rights Monday, May 23, 2011 wage of HSWs from the current $400 ships with Filipino recruitment agencies could be pres- practices worldwide, non-government being demanded by the Philippines to sured by their government to stop hiring Filipinos or not group Human Rights Watch said the MANILA, Philippines - RECRUITMENT $200. renew existing contracts of OFWs even though our work- Philippine government engaged more in INDUSTRY LEADERS WARNED “The uncompromising stand of the ers may be considered as among the highest paid non- verbal assurance than action on human THE GOVERNMENT yesterday that Philippine panel in recent negotiations with Caucasian workers in that country,” they added. rights violations in the country. many Filipino workers in a Saudi representative would result to Last March, Saudi employers announced that they In the World Report 2011, the group might lose their jobs as a consequence of massive job losses not only in the HSW suspended the processing of new contracts to protest the said the country’s law enforcement agen- the continuing disagreement over the rules sector but also the deployment of skilled stringent measures, including the $400 minimum monthly cies and the justice system remain weak, on hiring of Filipino domestic helpers, also and professional workers to the kingdom,” salary, demanded by the Philippine government on de- while the military and police commit called household service workers (HSWs). recruitment leaders said. ployment of domestic helpers. human rights violations with impunity. Local recruiters said the country faces They said that Saudi Arabia is the The Saudi government likewise restricted the Philip- Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del “serious repercussions” if the Philippine largest employer of overseas Filipino work- pines from undertaking the mandatory verification of em- Rosario said, however, that the country’s government refuses to accept the Saudi ers (OFWs) and the Filipinos could even- ployment contracts for HSWs. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 16 MAY 28, 2011