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PRESORTED HAwAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 wAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE wAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  aPRil 19, 2014 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER appy Easter! We hope that you Publisher & Executive Editor Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Taking the High Road and your family will enjoy a special Easter Sunday, whether Publisher & Managing Editor in West Philippine Sea at church, an egg hunt or a spe- Chona A. Montesines-Sonido cial Easter brunch. Hawaii re- Associate Editors Dispute H mains deeply rooted in the Dennis Galolo Christian tradition despite fluctuating levels Edwin Quinabo he Philippines is at odds with China over control of of faith and church attendance, and many ka- Contributing Editor the West Philippine Sea, a vast expanse of ocean maaina—while certainly not perfect—strive to live their lives ac- Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. encompassing 3 million square kilometers and cording to Christian principles passed down over the generations. Creative Designer teeming with marine life and natural resources like First off, congratulations to the Pacman for his unanimous Junggoi Peralta oil, natural gas and other minerals. T decision over Timothy Bradley last April 12th! Manny Pacquiao Photography Both countries have laid claim to the territory not only avenged a loss in 2012 to Bradley but also proved at Tim Llena but have taken different approaches to resolving the dispute. In age 35 that he still has a lot left in the tank. He continues to Administrative Assistant Shalimar Pagulayan 2009, China cited the “Nine-Dash Line” map in which it claimed make Filipinos the world over proud to be pinoy. In his “Candid the entire West Philippine Sea. It has resorted to nothing short of Perspectives” column, award-winning journalist Emil Guerrero Columnists Carlota Hufana Ader bullying tactics, sending warships to the area to confront Philip- writes about the Pacman’s latest victory and whether he should pine fishing vessels in a brazen display of power. China is essen- Sen. Will Espero retire and consider a run for president. Turn to page 3 for more Grace F. Fong, Ed.D tially claiming areas that are physically closer to countries like of Emil’s take on the Pacman’s future. Emil Guillermo Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines. For example, the Ayungin Our cover story for this issue was written by Maita Milallos Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Shoal is located some 105 miles off Palawan but about 1,000 Ron Menor who delves into the conflict between the Philippines and China J.P. Orias miles from the closest Chinese land mass. in the West Philippine Sea. Maita has over 10 years of experi- Pacita Saludes In contrast, the Philippines has taken a conciliatory approach, ence in U.S.-Philippine security relations, as well as studying Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Charlie Sonido, M.D. bringing the matter before an international tribunal in accordance and researching maritime disputes in the region. In an exclusive with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. interview last month with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Felino S. Tubera (UNCLOS) in hopes of a peaceful and just resolution. Albert F. del Rosario, she asks him the best options available Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. Ratified by 85 percent of the entire membership of the United for the Philippines for a peaceful resolution to the dispute. We Contributing Writers Nations’ entire membership, including China, UNCLOS is the pri- hope you will enjoy reading her well-written and informative mary international law governing the use of the planet’s oceans and Clement Bautista story beginning on page 4. Teresita Bernales, Ed.D seas. China, however, has refused to participate in the case. Never- In other news, efforts to assist Typhoon Haiyan victims are Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. theless, the Philippines did the right thing in filing an arbitration on-going. The Congress of Visayan Organizations (COVO) Linda Dela Cruz case against China for its bullying tactics, which has no place Fiedes Doctor signed an agreement with Gawad Kalinga-USA to rebuild two Danny De Gracia, II, MA among responsible members in the community of nations. villages in Leyte and Bohol that were devastated by recent nat- Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand If military confrontation between the two nations were to ural disasters (see page 10). Dr. Lindy Aquino’s article entitled Amelia Jacang, M.D. occur, the U.S. would be obligated to consider military action Caroline Julian “Supertyphoon Haiyan—A Post-Mortem” (page 9) recaps the Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. under defense treaties. We hope it never comes to an armed con- events of the past six months and the outpouring of local and Deborah T. Manog flict, particularly since there is so much to lose. The international international support for victims. Maita Milallos community must continue to urge China to desist from its aggres- Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. This issue contains other stories and columns that we hope Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. sive actions and resort to constructive dialogue. In short, leaders you will take time to read. As always, we invite you to contact Jay Valdez, Psy.D. of nations with a stake in the area—China, Japan, Vietnam, the us at: [email protected] with any story ideas, tips Glenn Wakai Amado Yoro Philippines and the U.S.—need to continue pursuing a compro- or concerns regarding Hawaii’s dynamic and vibrant Filipino mise that’s just and agreeable to all, if we are to secure future Philippine Correspondent community. Our sincerest thanks to all of you for reading and Greg Garcia peace and prosperity for the region. faithfully supporting the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle—the state’s Big Island Distributor leading Filipino newspaper! Grace Larson Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! 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JournaliStS aPRil 19, 2014  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  3 CANDID PERSPECTIVES Pacquiao’s Real Genius is in the Ring, tinely called for Manny to administration. That assess- Not Politics stop. In the last five years, ment stuck with me as I Pacquiao hasn’t exactly dis- watched, and then re-watched tinguished himself as a states- Pacman-Bradley 2 on video. man. And while the notion of Pacquiao did not disappoint. By Emil Guillermo public servants helping the To truly appreciate boxing anny Pac- people always sounds good, as a pugilistic ballet, next q u i a o ’ s I’m all for people using their time, record the fight and c h a m p i - true gifts. watch it in slow motion. When onship re- After last weekend’s Pac- slowed down, you see how the gained was man-Bradley 2, is there any bodies bob and duck, and how M the ideal doubt that at age 35, Pac- smashing the choreography of Easter story quiao’s gifts are meant for the fist-to-face can be. It’s orches- for Filipinos everywhere. ring and the ring alone? tral magic when Pacquiao It is a tale of redemption Recently, I had lunch with lands a fist squarely on his op- and resurrection rolled into treatment he received when when Pacquiao seemingly a prominent Filipino-Ameri- ponent’s face. one, of how the world’s most visiting Europe and couldn’t won in the ring, but not on the can on the East coast. At the I concede. In the political famous Filipino comes back help but notice similarities to score cards. It was like having mere mention of Pacquiao’s arena, Pacquiao is pretty ordi- from a defeat of two years ago Manny Pacquiao and how he an election stolen from you, name, she acknowledged his nary. But in the ring, he’s an to Timothy Bradley and re- was received worldwide. This which is really saying some- mythic folk-hero status. But inspirational genius. Unfortu- gains his lost WBO welter- was especially true after that thing if boxing has less in- when I talked of him as presi- nately, you can’t say that of weight championship belt. “turn the lights off” knock- tegrity than an election in the dential material, I was sur- too many people in politics Or maybe you would down of Ricky Hatton in Philippines. prised that my lunch mate these days. rather see those flagellants and 2009. That victory accelerated The first Pacquiao- wasn’t too keen on Pacman. Happy Easter to all! crucifixion recreators in San Pacquiao’s immense fame Bradley fight forced me to im- She said having an entourage Pedro Cutud? No, there was where he was being hailed as pose my own personal of 100 who make you their eMil GuilleRMo, an enough blood on bare skin in one of the most influential moratorium on pay-per-view meal ticket is not being a award-winning journalist and last week’s Pacquiao-Bradley people in the world. boxing as no different from leader. Indeed, she was more winner of an American Book rematch. Naturally, it led me to dub wrestling. As for Pacquiao, I concerned that the wrong peo- Award, was an editorial board And now it’s a fight that the Philippine congressman as thought it was time for him to ple would have too much in- member of the Honolulu Ad- has me rethinking my cam- the “Philippines’ Obama.” re-focus on life after the ring fluence in a Pacquiao-led vertiser. paign to preserve Pacquiao’s It’s been five years since as a fighter for brain— the idea that he retire that Hatton match, and both the people. The from boxing so he would have Pacquiao and Obama have truth is that the something left to be president taken their lumps. Philippines of the Philippines. But Pacquiao especially needs the kind Doesn’t he need at least has lost a little luster. In the of unifying, half a brain to be as good as last Marquez fight (there have charismatic Gloria or Erap? But after last been too many), Pacquiao was force that is week, I’m reconsidering. knocked down and seen face P a c q u i a o . To heck with politics— down on the mat for more than That’s what Pacquiao can still fight. a few seconds, enough for leaders are I actually started thinking people to wonder “Is he made of. about Pacquiao’s future back dead?” It just seemed to add Because of in 2008 when Barack Obama more doubt to the arc of his that, with each began his bid for the U.S. story, especially after losing a n d e v e r y presidency. I saw the rock star that first Bradley fight in 2012, fight, I’ve rou- 4  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  aPRil 19, 2014 COVER STORY Trouble Brewing in the West Philippine Sea By Maita Milallos ast March 30, 2014, the Philippine government filed a legal case against Beijing with the Per- manent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. The L submission includes 4,000 pages and 40 maps that detail the basis of the Philippines’ territo- rial claim over the West Philippine Sea. At the heart of the legal brief is the Second Thomas Shoal, known as Ayungin in the Philippines, and Ren’ai Reef in China. Ayungin lies about 120 miles from the Philippines and Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario 700 miles from southern China. Photo courtesy of Department of foreign affairs

Ayungin is among the China and Taiwan claim Spratly in 1988 after a naval status quo in the West Philip- sovereign jurisdiction over our hundreds of mostly uninhab- nearly all of the sea, while the battle with Vietnam that killed pine Sea. Such acts not only exclusive economic zone and ited small islands, islets and Philippines, Vietnam, scores of Vietnamese military threaten our national security an expression of our resolve to rocks that make up the South Malaysia and Brunei have personnel. In 1995, China but also regional peace and defend what is ours. Per Sec- China Sea. The sea is a vast overlapping claims to parts of built structures in the Mischief order, and the freedom of nav- tion 1 of Administrative Order expanse of water covering the area. China’s claim is Reef, well within the Philip- igation and unimpeded lawful 29, series of 2012, the West more than 3 million square based on a historical map of pines’ exclusive economic commerce in these waters. Philippine Sea includes “the kilometers in the western part “nine dashes” that approaches zone. Scarborough Shoal was The Philippine arbitration Luzon Sea as well as the wa- of the Pacific Ocean. The the coast of other claimant seized from the Philippines in case is very significant be- ters around, within and adja- biggest islands can be found in countries. 2012. Last March 31, a tense cause it has far-reaching impli- cent to the Kalayaan Island Paracel and Spratly. The rivalry in the South two-hour stand-off ensued cations not only on the Group and Bajo De Masinloc, The South China Sea is China Sea is potentially dan- when a Philippine civilian ves- concerned parties themselves, also known as Scarborough home to some of the world’s gerous given China’s history sel successfully slipped past but also the international com- Shoal.” It is also consistent biggest coral reefs, has poten- of using force and harassments Chinese Coast Guard ships to munity. For China, it will fi- with the Philippine govern- tial for oil deposits and natural and intimidation in stand-offs reach Ayungin. The Chinese nally clarify for its ment’s stand that maritime en- gas, and serves as a main mar- at sea over disputed islands Foreign Ministry warned that constituents its maritime enti- titlements should be governed itime link between the Pacific and rocks. the Philippines will face con- tlements in the South China by international law, particu- and Indian oceans, giving the China gained control of sequences caused by its provo- Sea under the United Nations larly UNCLOS. area tremendous significance the Paracel Islands in 1974 cations. Convention on the Law of the in terms of trade and military and seven islands in the In an email interview last Sea (UNCLOS). For the q: What is the driving force value. March 23rd, the Hawaii Fil- Philippines, it will clearly de- behind china’s increasingly ipino Chronicle solicited the fine what is ours, specifically aggressive stance in the West thoughts of Philippine Foreign the maritime entitlements Philippine sea? Affairs Secretary Albert F. del under UNCLOS with regard A: China seeks control of Rosario on China and the to fishing rights, rights to re- the South China Sea for eco- available options facing the sources, and rights to enforce nomic and strategic reasons. Philippines for a peaceful res- laws within the Exclusive First, accessing the marine re- olution to the territorial and Economic Zone (EEZ). sources and hydrocarbons in maritime disputes in the West For ASEAN and the rest that area is considered critical Philippine Sea. The following of the global community, the to the Chinese economy. Sec- responses were edited for clarification of maritime enti- ond, controlling the South space and clarity. tlements under UNCLOS China Sea is a realization of would assure peace, security, China’s desire to be a naval q: Why is the West Philip- stability and freedom of navi- power. pine sea an important issue gation in the region. for the Philippines? q: china has refused to par- A: The core issue is q: Why was the south ticipate in the international China’s nine-dash line which china sea renamed as the tribunal that is looking into is an excessive and expansive “West Philippine sea”? does the complaint filed by the claim and is in gross violation it refer to a specific spatial or Philippines questioning the of international law. The geographic demarcation? legality of china’s territorial Philippines has long noted how does this strengthen the claim in the West Philippine China’s acts of intimidation Philippines’ claims to the sea. Why did the Philippines and coercion, which are in- area? bring the issue to the inter- tended to force a change in the A: It is an assertion of our (continued on page 5) aPRil 19, 2014  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  5 COVER STORY

(from page 4, TROUBLE ...) in 2012, the Philippines has enhancing our defense rela- national tribunal? What are met with China over 50 times, tions with our allies. We con- the chances that the final yet a solution remains elusive. tinue to enhance our alliance ruling will be in favor of the However, the Philippines con- with the U.S. not only to make Philippines? What recourse tinues to engage China it more responsive to security is there for the Philippines if through regular diplomatic challenges but also to bolster china refuses to acknowl- channels in hopes that China our humanitarian assistance edge the ruling of the inter- would soon reverse its as- and disaster relief capabilities. national tribunal? does the sertive stance and instead re- The Philippines endeavors to Philippines have any lever- sort to constructive dialogue. maintain a constructive and age on china at all? For the political track, the mutually beneficial relation- A: China’s forcible occu- The rusty but brave BRP Sierra Madre has been aground on the dis- proposed legally binding Code ship with China. We maintain pation of the Philippines’ Bajo puted shoal, which is known as the Ren’ai reef in China and the Ayun- of Conduct for the South that our dispute in the West de Masinloc in 2012, its un- gin Shoal in the Philippines, since 1999 China Sea is being negotiated Philippine Sea is not the sum lawful infringement on the le- China’s relative power, it is to avoid further damage to within the framework of total of our relations. And to gitimate sovereign rights of better to have the disputes set- the two nations’ relation- ASEAN. ASEAN must con- be truly viewed as a positive the Philippines to undertake tled by international law—the ship? should the Philippines tinue to play a central role in force, China must manifest its economic activities in the great equalizer. If China continue to commit to the resolution of this issue be- adherence to and respect for Philippines’ legitimate mar- wishes to maintain its standing asean despite a lack of po- cause its implications are the rule of law. itime zones, and its imposition as a responsible member of the litical will to diffuse and pre- bound to affect the region as a of unilateral measures that aim international community, it empt problems in the West whole. For the legal track, the q: What is your opinion on to advance its nine-dash line must abide by the ruling of the Philippine sea? Philippines submitted the china’s declaration that it claim of undisputed sover- Arbitral Tribunal. A: The Philippines has issue for international arbitra- has “indisputable sover- eignty over nearly the entire pursued a rules-based ap- tion last year. We are pursuing eignty” over the West Philip- South China Sea are some of q: What can be done to proach to the West Philippine the legal track because we be- pine sea following the the reasons why the Philip- bring the issue to a peaceful Sea Dispute. This approach is lieve it is a friendly and peace- January 27th incident of pines decided to resort to com- resolution? should the constituted by three tracks— ful means through which a just chinese coast Guard firing pulsory arbitration under Philippines strengthen its al- diplomatic, political and legal. and durable solution to the dis- water cannon at filipino UNCLOS. liance with the u.s. or estab- For the diplomatic track, it pute could be found. fishermen in Panatag? Moreover, the Philippines lish a higher level of should be noted that since the The three tracks just men- A: We have always main- believes that in the face of communication with china standoff at Bajo De Masinloc tioned are complemented by (continued on page 8) HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Philippine Consulate Leads 72nd Araw ng Kagitingan n April 9, over 150 Brian Schatz, Mazie Hirono people comprising of- and Representatives Colleen Oficials and representa- Hanabusa and Tulsi Gabbard tives from state government, were also read during the cere- the U.S. Pacific Command mony. (PACOM), Filipino-American Consul General Torres and veterans groups, media and Chairman Tolentino then led members of Hawaii’s Filipino the guests to the Philippine community gathered at Punch- Memorial Marker where bowl Cemetery for Araw ng wreaths were laid in honor of Kagitingan—a memorial cere- the fallen soldiers of World mony honoring the sacrifices War II. The marker is a piece of of Filipino and American vet- rock taken from Malinta Tun- erans of World War II. chairman of the Metropolitan nel in Bataan and was installed Organized by the Philip- Manila Development Authority in 2006 during the visit of then pine Consulate General in (MMDA) who also holds the President Gloria Macapagal- Honolulu, the ceremony was rank of full colonel in the Arroyo in commemoration of attended by Gov. Neil Aber- Philippine Army, was the guest the 60th Anniversary of Philip- crombie; Maj. Gen. Anthony speaker. In his remarks, he re- pine-American Friendship. The Crutchfield, U.S. PACOM iterated the need to honor the memorial rites concluded with chief of staff; members of the memory of our fallen and liv- the playing of taps and a me- Consular Corps of Hawaii; and ing veterans whose selfless sac- morial gun salute. members of the State Legisla- rifice paved the way for our The Araw ng Kagitingan is ture, including Senate Presi- freedom. held annually on the anniver- dent Donna Mercado Kim, Consul General Julius Tor- sary of the Fall of Bataan and House of Representatives Vice res, Gov. Abercrombie, Maj. the Bataan Death March, Speaker John Mizuno, Sen. Gen. Crutchfield and National which claimed nearly 10,000 Clarence Nishihara and Repre- Memorial Cemetery of the Pa- Filipino and American lives in sentatives Henry Aquino and cific Director James Horton April 1942. This year marked Ty Cullen. also gave inspiring remarks. the 72nd Anniversary of the Atty. Francis N. Tolentino, Messages from U.S. Senators Fall of Bataan. 6  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  aPRil 19, 2014 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS COVO Fundraiser to Help Rebuild Villages in Leyte, Bohol h e C o n g r e s s o f “We are honored to part- ture typhoons. We believe this Visayan Organizations ner with the people of Hawaii MOA brings our efforts full cir- T(COVO) has signed a and the COVO Foundation. cle.” Memorandum of Agreement We will work to establish two COVO Foundation Presi- (MOA) with Gawad Kalinga- new villages to be built to pro- dent Jane Clement welcomes USA to rebuild two villages in vide dignity and a true spirit of the opportunity to join hands Leyte and Bohol that were community for those affected with Gawad Kalinga-USA on devastated by recent natural by the super typhoon and the the home-building project. disasters. earthquake in Bohol,” says “They are a credible organ- Under the MOA, GK- Anthony Olaes, CEO and ization with a solid track record USA has committed to a dol- chairman of Gawad Kalinga- in housing and community Those present at the signing of an MOA between COVO and GK-USA lar-for-dollar match with funds USA. building,” she says. “Their gen- include (from left, seated) May Mizuno, COVO president; Tony Olaes, CEO and chairman of the board of GK USA; and Jane Clement, COVO raised by COVO to rebuild a COVO officials thank the erous dollar-for-dollar match- Foundation president. Standing are Consul General Julius Torres and village in Bohol where a 7.2 many big-hearted donors for ing contribution made it House Vice Speaker John Mizuno. magnitude earthquake struck making the rebuilding projects possible for us to build more to our kababayans in need who ing Typhoon Haiyan and on October 19, 2013 and one possible. homes for families displaced are still facing a very long and hopes to have similar opportu- in Leyte, which was devas- “The success of our by the earthquake and the ty- hard road to recovery.” nities in the future to help re- tated by Super Typhoon fundraising would not have phoon. We are happy to pro- COVO continues to raise build devastated Philippine Haiyan. been possible without the vol- vide just a little sliver of hope funds for relief efforts follow- communities. Both projects will bear the unteers who selflessly donated name “COVO Aloha GK USA their time, talent and resources Village.” Each village will and all the donors who gener- Lawmakers to Debate Bill have at least 20 houses. The ously gave monetary and in- villages are expected to be kind donations,” says May completed by December 31, Mizuno, COVO president. Giving Unprecedented Powers 2014. State House of Represen- Translated into English, tatives Vice Speaker John to Governor, Mayors “Gawad Kalinga” means Mizuno commended his bill that would give “give care.” The Gawad wife’s work that united the Fil- Hawaii’s governor Kalinga Community Develop- ipino community for a charita- and county mayors ment Foundation, Inc. (GK) ble cause. A unprecedented powers during was formally established in “This touches our hearts on natural or man-made emergen- 2003, but the work began as a very personal note, because By Romy Cachola cies is being debated by state early as 1994 in Bagong our family members survived lawmakers. Silang, Caloocan City, the Super Typhoon Haiyan and Supporters of Bill HB 849 biggest squatter relocation site they too are working to rebuild HD2, SD1 say it represents an in Metro Manila. Since then, their home,” he says. “Our re- important step for Hawaii to GK has been at the forefront lief efforts focused on rebuild- become better prepared for the of reconstruction work in post- ing housing projects in these unexpected and provides for a disaster communities in the devastated areas. Homes will more coordinated manage- Philippines. be retrofitted to withstand fu- ment of emergencies and dis- Means Committee at a March Opposing testimony came asters. 28th hearing that the bill from Ed Teixeira, former vice The bill was approved by streamlines the law by placing director of civil defense, who the Senate’s Ways & Means all emergency management called the bill a “rushed and Committee and will be de- authorities in one chapter and desperate attempt to reform bated in conference commit- also updates the language of the state civil defense system tee. Testifying in support of the law. by a name change.” He recom- the bill were directors of sev- In written testimony, mends that the state place its eral state departments, city and American Red Cross CEO emergency management agen- county agencies, HPD, Amer- Coralie Matayoshi says the cies directly under the gover- ican Red Cross and the bill clarifies roles and respon- nor, rather than under the State HealthCare Association of sibilities of agencies involved Department of Defense and Hawaii. with emergency management. adjutant general, which places Doug Mayne, vice direc- “It is not if, but when the an unnecessary layer of re- tor of State Civil Defense, next catastrophic disaster will sponsibility and insulates the says that Hawaii’s current civil strike our islands, so having governor from day-to-day in- defense statutes were written our emergency management volvement of protecting resi- during the 1940s and need up- strengthened and lines of co- dents and visitors. dating. Over time, civil de- ordination clarified is critical,” Senate and House confer- fense authorities have been she says. “Being prepared can ees have until May 1 to ap- placed into at least four differ- mean the difference between prove a final draft. The bill is ent chapters of the Hawaii Re- life or death, hopelessness or expected to be signed into law vised Statutes. Mayne told resiliency, business continuity if it reaches Gov. Neil Aber- members of the Ways & or bankruptcy.” crombie’s desk. aPRil 19, 2014  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  7 LEGAL GUIDE How Kerry Kennedy Won Drugged sists of two elements – the simply plead guilty for some- Driving Case physical act and the mental thing they did not do because (DUI). It is a misdemeanor. Defense to Crime state. A mistake of fact affects they do not have the means to Most people with no fight- There are various defenses the mental state. Where the de- hire a good attorney and the ing spirit would simply belittle fendant was laboring under a time to fight the case since By Atty. Emmanuel to crime ranging from “I the matter (it is a crime, not mistake of fact, the person they have to go to work. She Samonte Tipon didn’t do it” to “I did it but I just a traffic violation) and have an excuse” like self de- does not have the mens rea said that she is even more de- erry Kennedy is plea bargain with the prosecu- fense or insanity. The defense necessary to subject the person termined to fight for the the ex wife of tor hoping to get a slap on the of sleep-walking, intoxication, to criminal liability. However, causes that her father fought New York Gov- wrist with maybe a fine, com- or under the influence of a not every claim of mistake of for – help the disenfranchised ernor Andrew munity service, attending a drug would not work in fact will work as a defense. and the wrongly accused. Cuomo and substance abuse program, in- Kerry’s case. She was charged The mistake must be honest, The prosecutors were K daughter of the stalling an interlock device, precisely with driving under real, and reasonable. Mistake in a bind. If they did not pros- late Robert and suspension of driver’s li- the influence of a drug. Be- of fact is not available as a de- ecute Kerry, they would have Kennedy, brother of President cense. Many lawyers are sides such defenses are not ac- fense in certain crimes such as been criticized for favoritism. John F. Kennedy. I had the happy to oblige. Easy money. ceptable in many states. They those involving negligence or If they prosecuted her, they privilege of meeting Robert Not much work. No thinking. might be mitigating circum- absolute or strict liability. would have been criticized as Kennedy at his office when he But not our law firm. We will stances. An expert testified that cer- publicity seeking persecutors. was Attorney General during a fight. We tell potential clients tain sleeping pills make the They choose the latter course Yale Law School field trip for that if pleading guilty is their Mistake of Fact person who takes them act like and lost. Damned if you do foreign scholars in 1961. goal, go to another lawyer or Kerry testified that she a zombie. These persons sleep and damned if you don’t. On July 13, 2012, in New go to court yourself and save took the Zolpidem pill acciden- walk and can perform certain York, Kerry took Zolpidem, a money. tally. She mistook it for her thy- actions even while uncon- aTTy. TiPon has a Master of generic version of the drug In the Philippines what roid medication. She said that scious. Laws degree from Yale Law School and a Bachelor of Laws degree from happened to Kerry would not On February 28, 2014, the Ambien, a sleeping pill, then she would not have taken a the University of the Philippines. He drove her Lexus SUV in an er- have happened at all. Celebri- sleeping pill and then drive to jury bought her defense and re- is originally from Laoag City and ratic manner, sideswiping a ties and rich people have driv- go to the gymnasium. “I made turned a verdict of “not guilty” Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. Atty. Tipon tractor-trailer, then stopped. ers. Even drivers have their a terrible mistake, a stupid mis- in an hour after a 4-day trial. specializes in immigration law and She was found slumped over own drivers. take,” she said. This defense is criminal defense. He served as an obseRvaTion: In a immigration officer and co-au- the steering wheel. She was Kennedys fight, especially called mistake of fact. thored “Immigration Law Service, charged with driving while when they believe they are As we discussed in a prior post-trial interview, Kerry said 1st ed.,” an 8-volume practice guide impaired (DWI), a species of right. Kerry believed that she article on speeding and mens that she won because she had for immigration officers and driving under the influence was right. rea (mental state), a crime con- good lawyers, spent time de- lawyers. His radio program airs fending herself, and cared Thursdays at 7:30 am on KNDI 1270 AM. He can be reached via HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS about the consequences of a mail at: 800 Bethel St., Suite 402, criminal conviction. She spent Honolulu, HI 96813, by telephone thousands of dollars, prepared at (808) 225-2645 or by e-mail: fil- Waipahu Elementary Holds for 20 hours, and was in court [email protected]. For more on and on the witness stand for 5 Atty. Tipon, go online to: www.Mil- itaryandCriminalLaw.com. This ar- Annual Drug Free Walk hours. ticle is a general overview of the She criticized the criminal subject matter discussed and is not justice system where people intended as legal advice.

Councilmember Menor and other participants in waipahu Elemen- tary's Drug Free walk

pants included students, At the end of the walk, students were ouncilmember Menor Elementary’s Principal Gary given “high fives” and served p a r t i c i p a t e d i n Chun thanked participants for healthy snacks. CWaipahu Elementary their involvement. Walkers in- “It’s important that we School’s 2014 Drug Free cluded students, parents, teach children the dangers of Walk, which was held on April teachers, legislators U.S. Navy drugs and to help them to 2, 2014. divers, local firefighters and grow in the right direction,” The annual event is held police officers. says City Councilmember Ron by the school to promote the The Drug Free Walk is ap- Menor, who was among sev- importance of education, men- proximately one-mile long, eral hundred participants. toring and healthy lifestyle starts along Waikele Road, and “This walk sends a message choices with a focus on drug continues through Pupupuhi that we care about them and prevention awareness. Before Street and Pupukahi Street and that drugs is never the an- the start of the walk, Waipahu Farrington Highway. Partici- swer.” 8  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  aPRil 19, 2014 COVER STORY

(from page 5, TROUBLE...) tained that China’s nine-dash line claim is baseless, expan- sive and contrary to interna- tional law. The Philippines strongly protests the acts of harassment and the manner by which these were committed by China to forcefully drive away Philippine fishing ves- sels from Bajo de Masinloc, which is an integral part of the Philippines and over which the Philippines exercises sover- Source: Joe burges, "territorial claims in South china Sea". eignty, sovereign rights and ju- images from the u.S. Department of State, office of the Geographer and published in new york times, May 31, 2012. risdiction. Philippine fishing vessels have been routinely, West Philippine sea? tus quo and desist from its face of seemingly insur- durable solution to the West continuously and peacefully A: It is highly unlikely provocative actions. mountable odds. The over- Philippine Sea dispute. and sustainably fishing in Bajo that Japan and China will de- whelming support of the de Masinloc. liberately go to war over q: in a recent survey com- Filipino public for the arbitra- MaiTa Milallos is a graduate of those islands. However, the missioned by the depart- tion case and our rules-based the University of the Philippines and Rajaratnam School of International q: china is also embroiled possibility of miscalculation ment of foreign affairs, the approach to the West Philip- Studies in Singapore where she earned in a dispute with Japan over is becoming higher as en- majority of filipinos back pine Sea dispute proves that degrees in international relations and the senkaku islands and counters between Japanese their government’s decision taking a principled stance, strategic studies. She has 10 years of ex- has announced that it will and Chinese maritime and to confront china. are we one that is based on respect- perience as a research analyst and proj- defend “every inch” of its aerial patrols increase. seeing an emerging national- ing the rule of law and pursu- ect coordinator at the National Defense College of the Philippines and at the Of- China’s actions in the East ism among filipinos? how territory. is war likely to ing peaceful settlement of fice of the Philippine President. Her re- ensue between china and and South China Seas are part significant is this poll result disputes, strongly resonates search interests include Japan? how will china’s of one broad strategy to in the search for peace in the with our people. Having been counter-terrorism, civil-military rela- actions over the senkaku is- change the status quo in East disputed region? given a strong mandate by the tions, U.S.-Philippine security relations lands influence the West Asia and firmly establish A: The Filipino people, Filipino people, the Philip- and territorial and maritime disputes in China’s position as a mar- the South China Sea. In 2000, her grad- Philippine sea? Will china throughout our country’s his- pine government will con- uate class visited Pag-asa Island, the go to war with the Philip- itime power. We continue to tory, have always displayed tinue to pursue all peaceful second largest island in the Spratly that pines over the waters of the urge China to respect the sta- patriotism especially in the means to find a just and is occupied by the Philippines. aPRil 19, 2014  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  9 NEWS FEATURE

ality Emme Tomimbang raised Supertyphoon haiyan a sizable sum with Filipino artists and performers like Jas- —a poSt-MorteM mine Trias and Kristian Lei, among others, doing mostly By Belinda A. Aquino, Ph.D. Philippine-accented programs t has been nearly Consuelo Foundation, whose and songs. Another Clear six months since basic mission is to operate and Media-sponsored program put Supertyphoon support programs in the together by Filipino commu- Haiyan (Yolanda) Philippines and Hawaii that nity leaders raised another I rained unimagin- prevent abuse, neglect and ex- considerable amount despite able death and de- ploitation of children, women being rained out at the Hilton struction in the Central and families. The Foundation Hawaiian Village. Philippines, particularly in the pledged to match donations, Smaller foundations and Eastern Visayas region and two dollars-to-one, to the Fil- U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa and G. Lincoln McCurdy, President of the community organizations like Leyte’s capital city of ipino Community (FilCom) Turkish Coalition of America present a $25,000 check to Edmund the Congress of Visayan Or- Aczon, chair of the Filipino Community Center. Surrounding them are ganizations (COVO), the Tacloban. Haiyan was not just Center, which has a 501C3 tax members of the Filipino Community Center's Board, representatives another typhoon that Filipinos status. of the Consuelo Foundation and friends from the Turkish community Philippine Medical Associa- have grown accustomed to. It According to the latest fig- in Hawaii. The Turkish Coalition's donation will be matched by the tion of Hawaii (PMAH), Fil- Consuelo Foundation for typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) relief efforts. was a killer typhoon unlike ures, the FilCom has raised ipino Chamber of Commerce, any other in recent memory. more than $700,000 from in- tions, concerts, fundraisers concert in December 2013 Kokua Philippines, Center for The exact number of fatal- dividual and group contribu- and other activities. The last produced by local TV person- (continued on page 10) ities, earlier estimated to be 10,000 deaths, may never be known. And the damage to land, property, homes and other assets was so consider- able the extent of which will be not known exactly either. Fortunately, generous as- sistance for hapless victims who lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods continues to pour in from all corners of the world. In my lifetime, I have never seen such a global out- pouring of assistance, concern and compassion. Billions of dollars have been contributed by foreign governments, inter- national agencies, founda- tions, non-profits, disaster relief organizations, private sector groups, business enter- prises, and most of all, from millions of faceless and name- less individuals in the Filipino diaspora, who contributed or helped in any way they could for their unfortunate and grief- stricken kababayan. As with other disasters in the past, the storm brought out the best in the Filipino collec- tive psyche. They rose to the occasion. There was never an end to international campaigns for disaster relief by countless organizations and individuals, too numerous to mention in this brief article.

Hawaii Fundraising Efforts In Hawaii, disaster relief efforts were aided tremen- dously by major institutions that have been long noted for their humanitarian and chari- table missions. First is the 10  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  aPRil 19, 2014

NEWS FEATURE (from page 9, SUPER TYPHOON...)

Philippine Studies, United Filipino coln McCurdy flew to Honolulu to de- Council of Hawaii, Oahu Filipino Com- liver the donation to the FilCom Center munity Council and others also acceler- through U.S. Rep. Hanabusa’s Hon- ated the fundraising effort. Again, our olulu district office. He was warmly apologies for being unable to mention welcomed by U.S. Rep. Hanabusa. Also everyone and every organization that present at the ceremony were Toy Arre, raised funds on behalf of the victims. Jr., interim FilCom president, Edmund Another major organization that Aczon, FilCom Board of Directors spearheaded an extensive campaign for chair, and Dr. Jon Matsuoka, president Haiyan’s victims was the American As- of the Consuelo Foundation. sociation of Retired Persons (AARP), In her remarks acknowledging and which pledged up to half a million dol- thanking the TCA for their generous do- lars to match donations made through nation and Consuelo Foundation for its AARP. The donations were sent directly matching contribution, U.S. Rep. to AARP’s network in the Philippines. Hanabusa stated: Fundraising drives are continuing in “We have shown once again that Hawaii and elsewhere. Local TV person- by working together, we create oppor- ality Augie T. and comedian Rex tunities to recover from even unthink- Navarette, both of Filipino ancestry, able disasters. I jumped at the chance have been touring the neighbor islands to be a part of the relief efforts during to perform their comedic routines, at- my time in Congress, and when TCA tracting a lot of community support. provided the opportunity, I was glad to do it. Turkish Coalition of America and “The U.S. and the Philippines Hanabusa's Role maintain close historical ties stemming What is amazing is that many non- from a security alliance, and common Filipino organizations, particularly on the strategic and economic interests. Our U.S. mainland, have actively participated relationship has been a special one in fundraising campaigns for Haiyan vic- ever since the first 15 Filipino farm tims. A notable example is the Turkish workers sailed for Hawaii aboard the Coalition of America (TCA) based in SS Doric, which started the Filipino Washington D.C., which previously migration to the western hemisphere. raised donations for disaster victims in “It is this strong relationship that Haiti and Mexico, as well as for refugees fuels the cooperative relief efforts that in Turkey displaced by the continuing have been on-going since the typhoon wars in Iraq. hit last November. As of January 31st, When Haiyan struck, TCA sprang international donors have contributed into action and worked with Turkish Phi- a total of $662.9 million to the relief lanthropy Funds to pool donations into a efforts. nationwide campaign. TCA raised “U.S. assistance has included ap- $100,000, which was divided into proximately $87 million in disaster aid $25,000 each for four Filipino centers and $59 million in private sector con- across the U.S., namely the: tributions, massive U.S. military hu- 1) Filipino Community Center in Hon- manitarian effort, as well as diplomatic olulu and legislative activity. At their peak, 2) Filipino Community Center in Seat- a total of 66 U.S. military aircraft and tle 12 naval vessels were involved in re- 3) Filipino Chamber of Commerce in lief operations and nearly 1,000 U.S. Texas military personnel were deployed di- 4) National Cultural Foundation in rectly to disaster areas. Oxon Hill, Maryland. “In cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the The TCA worked with congressional Philippine government, U.S. military leaders of the districts in which these Fil- assistance included clearing roads, ipino centers are located to channel the transporting aid workers, distributing funds in the various states to the victims 2,495 tons of relief supplies and evac- of Typhoon Haiyan, and to connect with uating 21,000 people. foundations that pledged to match dona- “The efforts show that interna- tions raised. tional cooperation in the Asia-Pacific In the case of FilCom’s donation, the region is alive and well, and that we TCA contacted U.S. Rep. Colleen are committed to our allies and are Hanabusa’s congressional office in here to stay.” Washington, D.C. to arrange the turnover of TCA funds, which in effect, became dR. aquino is currently Professor Emeritus at $50,000 with the matching donation the University of Hawaii-Manoa where she was from the Consuelo Foundation. Professor of Political Science and Asian Studies, and founding Director of the Center for Philippine Studies at the School of Pacific and Asian Studies. Ceremony at FilCom Center She is an internationally-known authority on con- On March 20, TCA President Lin- temporary Philippine politics, culture and society. aPRil 19, 2014  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  11 FEATURE Chef Garcia Joins Outrigger’s Kani Ka Pila Grille by Dennis Galolo

ilipino-American Chef Aurelio Garcia continues to make his mark on the local dining scene—this time as executive chef of the Outrigger Reef on the Beach’s Kani Ka Pila Grille (KKPG). F He brings over 30 years of cooking experience to the restaurant. Garcia began his new posi- from other restaurants you ger Reef on the Beach as a tion at KKPG in February and have worked at, including chef at Ocean House. was already well-acquainted the ocean house and sam with Outrigger having served choy’s blc? q: What would you say is as a chef at the Ocean House A: The atmosphere at your best dish and what since 2010. In addition to man- Kani Ka Pila Grille is upbeat makes it so good? aging KKPG’s kitchen opera- and refreshing. It always ex- A: Everyone who tries tions, he is also responsible for cites me when I meet new my dishes has a different fa- Outrigger’s banquet food people and have a chance to vorite, but I’m proud of them preparation, production and work with them. Working all because I really put my control, and ensuring high stan- here gives me not only the op- heart into it. Cooking is my dards of quality are met. portunity to share what I’ve passion. Born in Isabella, the Philip- learned over the years, but pines, Garcia came to Hawaii gain so much knowledge q: When you’re in the at the age of 16. His interest in from my new team. mood for a good meal, what cooking began in high school restaurants do you go to? when he got his first job as a q: how many kitchen per- A: When a new restaurant dishwasher and worked his sonnel do you oversee? opens up I like to go and try way up through the ranks. A: I’m proud to oversee the food, but my personal Since then, he worked as exec- 15 exceptional employees. choice would always be steak utive chef at Sam Choy’s and seafood. There’s nothing Breakfast Lunch & Crab, q: Tell us about yourself like fresh seafood and a juicy Makaha Resort & Golf Club, and your family’s back- steak. Brew Moon Restaurant & Mi- ground. crobrewery, John Dominis A: I was raised in a large q: Why hasn’t filipino food Honolulu, Villa Paradiso family with 10 brothers and caught on quite as well as Seafood and Grille, and at the sisters. My father was a baker say, Thai, Japanese or ko- Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort at King’s Bakery for 25 years, rean dishes? any thoughts & Spa Waikiki. and my mother was a house as to how filipino cuisine Garcia honed his cooking maid. My wife Evelyn works can be more readily ac- skills at the Culinary Institute as an assistant housekeeper at cepted onto the local culi- of America (CIA) in Hyde the Holiday Inn Waikiki nary scene? Park, New York, which has Beachcomber Resort, and A: I believe Filipino food been setting the standard for we’re the proud parents of has the potential to catch on excellence in professional culi- two boys. quickly if we present it in a Executive Chef Aurelio Garcia and some of his specialty dishes nary education for more than more contemporary way. For six decades. Garcia is also a q: how did you get inter- example, chicken breast with Choy against Chef Cat Cora their culinary degree. I re- member of the American Culi- ested in cooking? adobo sauce or chicken pa- on “Iron Chef” and came out ceived my associate’s degree nary Federation. He certainly A: Back in high school, I paya soup, cut finely with a on top on the local and na- in occupational studies and at- has the credentials, experience got my first job as a dish- nice garnish. I bet people tional level in culinary com- tended the Culinary Institute and talent to please even the washer and worked by way would love mahi mahi sini- petitions. of America in Hyde Park, New most discerning customer. up through the ranks. Since gang in a beautiful presenta- I’m also proud to have York. It was a great experience To further enlighten read- then, I’ve worked as execu- tion. participated in community which allowed me to accom- ers about this extraordinary tive chef at Sam Choy’s events including Sunset on plish much more in my career. chef, the Chronicle requested Breakfast Lunch & Crab, q: What advice do you the Beach, Taste of Honolulu, and was granted an interview Makaha Resort & Golf Club, have for young filipinos Food & Wine in Wyoming q: What are your future with Chef Garcia. His re- Brew Moon Restaurant & Mi- who may want to pursue a and Jamaica, with Chef Wolf- plans? Would you like to sponses to the questions crobrewery, John Dominis culinary career? gang Puck in Los Angeles and open your own restaurant below were edited for space Honolulu and Villa Paradiso A: Stick to it! I started as for Chef Emeril Lagasse in one day? and clarity. Seafood and Grille. I’ve also a dishwasher and worked Las Vegas, the PGA Tour on A: I’m really enjoying worked as chef at Hilton hard to establish myself in the Maui, Kona and Kauai, and where I am right now at such q: congratulations on your Hawaiian Village Resort & food and hospitality commu- more. supportive company like Out- new position! how does the Spa Waikiki. Most recently, I nity. I can now say that I’ve Also, I would highly rec- rigger Hotels & Resorts. kani Pa Pila Grille differ worked right here at Outrig- teamed up with Chef Sam ommend aspiring chefs to get 12  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  aPRil 19, 2014 HEALTH & FAMILY

were at home with their chil- At-Home Mothers on the Rise, dren, compared with about a couldn't find a job, were ill or quarter of U.S.-born mothers. New Research Shows disabled, or were in school. Among at-home mothers Among all at-home moth- living in poverty in 2012, 36 By Leanne Italie |aP ers in 2012, 51 percent had at percent were immigrants, the EW YORK — least one child 5 or younger, report said. The rising cost compared with 41 percent of The report points to stag- of child care is working mothers. nant incomes for all but the among likely The researchers said one college-educated as a possible reasons for a of the most striking demo- factor for less-educated work- N rise in the num- graphic differences between ers in particular who might be ber of women staying home at-home mothers and working weighing the cost of child care full-time with their children, mothers is their economic against wages and deciding it according to a new Pew Re- well-being, with about 34 per- makes more economic sense search Center report released cent of at-home mothers living to stay home. Tuesday. in poverty, compared with 12 While attitudes over the Other factors cited by Pew percent of working mothers. decades toward working moth- to explain the increase include Relatively few married at- ers have improved, "most more immigrant mothers, who tor. In inflation-adjusted dol- tion he needs one-on-one. He's home mothers with working Americans continue to believe tend to stay home with chil- lars, the average weekly child got mom 24-7." husbands qualify as "affluent," that it's best for children to have dren in greater numbers than care expense for families with The largest share of at- at nearly 370,000 with at least a parent at home," said D'Vera U.S.-born moms; more working mothers who paid for home mothers — roughly a master's degree and a median Cohn, a senior writer at Pew women unable to find work; child care rose more than 70 two-thirds of 10.4 million — family income of over who worked on the report. and ambivalence about the im- percent, from $87 in 1985 to had working husbands. A $75,000 a year in 2012. That Since 2008, about 70 per- pact of working mothers on $148 in 2011, according to growing share — 6 percent in number amounts to 5 percent cent said when questioned in young children. government estimates. That 2012, up from 1 percent in of married at-home mothers an ongoing social survey that The share of mothers who represented 7.2 percent of the 2000 — said they could not with working husbands. a working mother is just as ca- do not work outside the home income for such families. find a job, according to Pew, The "elite" marrieds stand pable as an at-home mother of rose to 29 percent in 2012, the Tricia Williamson, 30, in which relied on U.S. Census out from other at-home moth- establishing the same "warm study found. That's up from 23 Liberty, N.C., quit her job as and other government data. ers as disproportionately white and secure" relationship with percent at the turn of the cen- an editor and producer at a TV No matter what their mar- or Asian. About 69 percent are her children. But 60 percent of tury, according to the report. station after crunching the ital status, mothers at home are white and 19 percent are Americans in a recent Pew At the height of the recession numbers and realizing her younger and less educated Asian. Only 7 percent are His- survey said children are better in 2008, Pew estimated 26 salary after the birth of her son than working counterparts, the panic and 3 percent are black. off when a parent stays home percent of mothers were home a year ago would go primarily report said. Most married Mothers more likely to to "focus on the family," com- with children. to commuting and child care moms said they were home stay home are among demo- pared with 35 percent who The at-home moms in- expenses. Her husband earns specifically to care for the graphic groups on the rise in said children are "just as well clude women who are mar- about $44,000 a year as an kids, while single mothers the U.S. For example, 40 per- off with working parents." ried, single, disabled, enrolled electronics technician. were more likely to say they cent of immigrant mothers (www.philstar.com) in school or unable to find "We're not rich by any work. means. We live paycheck to PHILIPPINE NEWS Pew cited a 2010 U.S. cen- paycheck, but it's completely sus report that singled out the worth it," she said. "My son expense of child care as a fac- wouldn't be getting the atten- Jinkee, Kids Want Manny to Hang Up Meanwhile, local officials in Gloves Sarangani and General Santos by John Paul Jubelag City are preparing a hero’s wel- Tuesday, April 15, 2014 come for the fighting congress- man. ENERAL SANTOS Sarangani Gov. Steve Solon CITY , Philippines – said the province was jubilant GAfter his victory last over Pacquiao’s victory against Sunday over American Timothy the previously undefeated Bradley, Filipino boxing idol Pacquiao’s two sons Jemuel, Bradley. and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pac- 13, and Michael, 12, told re- “Manny is a true specimen quiao has nothing else to prove porters they would also appeal to of greatness. Humble and wise, and should retire, his wife Jinkee their father to retire from boxing through courage and honor he said yesterday. after defeating Bradley. has again conquered,” Solon “I think Manny has nothing “If I were to decide, it’s bet- said. more to prove,” Jinkee said. “He ter that my dad retire from box- City Mayor Ronnel Rivera, is the best fighter of his time. ing,” said Jemuel, who faced the Pacquiao’s political ally, said the He’s already 35 years old and media after his father’s victory. Philippines has once again he’s not getting younger.” “I felt nervous while watch- gained prominence following The Sarangani vice gover- ing the fight. That is why we will Pacquiao’s victory. nor said she “really felt nervous be appealing to him to retire “The entire Filipino nation while watching him exchange from boxing,” Michael said. must be happy after Manny punches with Bradley.” But they said they would showed to the world who is the Jinkee is seven months continue to support their father if better fighter,” Rivera said. pregnant with their fifth child. he decides against retirement. (www.philstar.com) aPRil 19, 2014  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  13 LEGAL NOTES Risk of Prolonged Travel Abroad less than a year will ordinarily of permanent residence status. there was no intent to abandon within the last 3 or 5 years, not trigger an examination of An absence from the U.S. permanent residence, the LPR been outside of the U.S. for his intent to abandon resi- of more than one year is gen- may show evidence of em- one year or more. Absences of dence upon reentry to the U.S. erally treated as abandonment ployment, business or proper- less than 6 months generally In most cases, the LPR will of permanent residence. Thus, ties in the U.S., home do not break continuous resi- By Reuben S. Seguritan only need to show his perma- an LPR who is planning to be ownership in the U.S., main- dence, while absences of more ermanent resi- nent resident card when he re- away from the U.S. for more tenance of U.S. bank ac- than 6 months but less than 1 dent status is a turns to the U.S. than one year should apply for counts, maintaining a U.S. year raise a rebuttable pre- privilege that The LPR should keep in reentry permit by filing Form driver's license and family ties sumption of abandonment of may be lost mind that it is not the length of I-131. It is recommended that in the U.S., among others. residence. and/or revoked his absence that will be scru- the LPR who frequently trav- A permanent resident may When his LPR status is P tinized; it is his intent. There- els abroad obtain reentry per- maintain his permanent resi- challenged as having been if not main- tained and preserved. fore, even if the absence from mit which is generally valid dence status by obtaining a so- abandoned, he has the right to Abandonment is one of the U.S. is less than a year, for up to two years. cial secuirty number and have that issue determined by the ways a noncitizen can lose there may still be a finding of The reentry permit will renewing his permanent resi- a judge. It is important to note his lawful permanent resident abandonment of permanent serve as proof of the LPR's in- dent card before expiration. that even while in removal (LPR) status. It is especially residence. Factors of possible tent that he is merely returning Filing tax returns in the U.S. is proceedings, the LPR remains important for an LPR to know abandonment include employ- from a temporary trip abroad crucial even when the nonciti- a permanent resident and con- what constitutes abandonment ment abroad; presence of im- and therefore he did not aban- zen is not in the United States. tinues to be so until a final ad- in order to protect and pre- mediate family members who don U.S. residence. However, Maintenance of perma- ministrative order is issued serve his status. are not permanent residents; the LPR cannot merely rely on nent residence is important for that changes that status. An LPR may leave the lack of fixed address in the the reentry permit to be read- naturalization purposes. One U.S. for short temporary visits U.S. and frequent prolonged mitted to the U.S. Even with of the requirements in a citi- Reuben s. seGuRiTan has been practicing law for over 30 abroad at any time. 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States for at least 3 or 5 years. log on to his website at www.segu- of more than six months but in a finding of abandonment In order to establish that The applicant must not have, ritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS Gov’t Ready to Defend Constitutionality of Bangsamoro Bill particularly those opposed to ted to the Senate and the June 2016 or when Aquino the creation of a Bangsamoro House of Representatives for steps down following his six- by Delon Porcalla political entity in Mindanao – their due consideration and year term, what is more im- Tuesday, April 15, 2014 have made known their plans passage at the soonest possi- portant is the substance of the ANILA, Philip- to file a petition at the SC ble time. peace agreement with the pines - The Aquino even if the bill has not yet The Bangsamoro Basic Muslim rebels. Madministration is been submitted to Congress. Law, as enacted by Congress, prepared to defend the consti- Valte said the bill, which shall serve as the organic act Model peace deal tutionality of the Bangsamoro was submitted yesterday at for the Bangsamoro political Political parties in Asia draft bill and is confident that the office of Deputy Execu- Deputy presidential entity will replace the Au- have cited the Comprehensive spokesperson Abigail Valte the proposed measure could tive Secretary for Legal Af- tonomous Region in Muslim Agreement on the withstand judicial scrutiny, a fairs Michael Aguinaldo, bill would be submitted to Mindanao provided for in the Bangsamoro forged by the Palace official said yesterday. would be evaluated by Presi- Congress as soon as the Pres- 1987 Constitution, according government and the MILF, Deputy presidential dent Aquino’s legal team. ident has approved it. to chief government negotia- saying it could serve as inspi- spokesperson Abigail Valte Chief presidential legal Aquino is expected to cer- tor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer. ration to the ongoing peace told a news briefing in Mala- counsel Benjamin Caguioa tify the Bangsamoro draft bill Apart from the specified processes in Afghanistan, cañang that both the govern- and other legal minds in the as an urgent administration timeframe, where a law Myanmar, Pakistan and Thai- ment and the Moro Islamic executive branch of govern- measure that will be submit- should have been in place by land. (www.philstar.com) Liberation Front (MILF) pan- ment are part of the legal els have in fact been cautious team. about the possibility of the Malacañang is hopeful bill being challenged before that the bill will be submitted the Supreme Court (SC). to Congress for its scheduled “Both panels already May 5 reopening of session. have that in mind. Knowing “He could possibly dis- that anything that will come cuss this in his SONA (State out of their negotiations of the Nation Address) in the would be challenged, they last week of July,” Presiden- have made sure that they have tial Communications Opera- the proper legal guidance tions Office Secretary while it was being crafted and Herminio Coloma Jr. said that it will stand up to Sunday. scrutiny,” she said. Coloma assured the pub- This early, some groups – lic that the Bangsamoro draft 14  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  aPRil 19, 2014 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE

hahagkan ko, siyang huhulihin maybahay ni Pilato, na banal si ninyo. Jesus. Dapat iligtas ni Pilato Tatlong Lalaki Sinasabing hindi magiging ang kanyang buhay. Nakita ni ng mga tao sa kanya. Karis- Hindi makapaniwala si Pedro. si Jesus si Jesus kung walang Claudia ang pagiging maamo matiko ang kanyang Tinawag siyang “Pedro Judas na nagtaksil. Si Judas ng mata ni Jesus. Napapailing pagsasalita. May mga nag- sapagkat “bato” ang ibig sabi- ang ingat-yaman sa mga Apos- siya sa malalaswng salita ng aambag para sa kanyang gina- hin nito. Sapagkat nais ng toles ni Jesus. Si Judas ang lag- mga taong-bayang nagmumura gawa. At nangangamba ang Maestro na itatag ang simba- ing kasa-kasama sa pamimili at kay Jesus.Hindi, hindi maga- BAHAGHARI mga Pariseo na hindi na sila han sa pamamagitan niya. sa pag-iingat ng pera para sa gawa ng taong ito ang mga ib- By Ruth Mabanglo, Ph.D. paniwalaan ng bayan. Higit na Sapagkat siya ang magiging pangangailangan ng lahat. Si inibintang nila. Matindi ang atlong lalaki ang mapagkakatiwalaan ang mangingisda ng mga kasaping Judas ang nagalit nang pahiran pakiusap niya sa asawang un- may malaking sinasabi ni Jesus. “Hindi maniniwala sa mga simulain ng ng isang babae ng pabango ang awain si Jesus. Napanaginip papel sa mga hul- nararapat husgahan ang Simbahang kinakatawan ni mga paa ni Jesus at patuyuin sa daw niya ito. Wala raw itong ing sandali ni masama; ang walang Jesus. mahabang buhok nito. Malaki kasalanan. Jesus. Ito ang kasalanan ang unang maghagis Ngunit nanghina si Pedro. ang panghihinayang niya sa pa- Ngunit naghugas ng kamay T mga huling oras ng bato....ang gumawa ng Nang isang babae ang nakaki- bango na “naaksaya” lamang si Pilato. Wala akong pananag- niya bago siya mabuti may mabuti ganti. lala sa kanya, tinanong siya sa paghuhugas ng mg paa ni utan sa dugo ng taong ito. pinatay ng mga kaaway niya. Si Pedro, dating kung kasama niya si Jesus. Jesus. Kailangan ko siyang hatulan Makabuluhang malaman ang mangingisda ang kanyang Nagkaila si Pedro. Pagkaraan, Sinundan niya ang mga hu- dahil gusto ng bayan. tatlong lalaking ito: si Pilato, kanang kamay. Sinundan siya ilang lalaki rin ang nagsabing muli at nasaksihan niya ang Tungkulin ko sa Roma na ang humatol kay Jesus; si nito sapul nang patahimikin kasama niya ng mga tauhan ni pag-insulto sa kanyang kaibi- patahimikan ang bansa. Pedro, ang nagtatwa sa kanya; niya ang dagat at tulungan Jesus. Muling nagkaila si gan. Nakita niya ang pag-aba Samakatwid, kailangang pag- at si Judas Iscariote, ang silang mangisda. Siya ang higit Pedro. At sa huli, isang pangkat ng lahat sa kanya. Nakita bigyan ang mga taong nag- nagkanulo sa kanya. na pinagkakatiwalaan ng ang nagsabi, hindi ba’t kasama niyang durugin nila ang laman aalsa laban kay Jesus. Maaalalang mainit na ang Maestro. Nakita niyang nahapo kayo ng ginoong sinasakdal? niya sa hampas ng suplina. Tu- Kamatayan para kay Jesus. mga mata ng mga saserdote ito sa pangangaral at sa walang Sabi niya, hindi. Hindi. Hindi. mitilamsik ang dugo ni Jesus Tatlong lalaki—Pedro, kay Jesus. Nangangaral siya sa humpay na pagbibigay ng hal- At tumilaok ang manok. kung saan-saan. Kinuha niya Judas at Pilato. Sila ang tatlong templo, gumagawa ng mga mi- imbawa. Kung magagawa Nanlambot si Pedro.... ang ibinayad ng tatlumpong makabuluhang lalaki na nagbi- lagro, sinusundan ng mga tao niyang iligtas sa pagod ang hindi siya naging bato. salaping pilak at pilit na isinauli gay ng bagong depinisyon kay kahit saan magpunta. May kaibigan, gagawin niya. Kung Nang hulihin ng mga sa mga saserdote. Ayaw nilang Jesus. Isang nagpamalas ng naghihinalang inuudyukan may kaaway, ibig niyang siya tauhan ng Sanhedrin si Jesus tanggapin. At dahil nasasaktan pag-aalinlangan bagaman niya ang pag-aalsa ng mga tao ang magsasanggalang sa habang taimtim na nagdarasal siya sa ginawa nila kay Jesus, katatagan ang sandigan ng laban sa Roma. May mga nag- Panginoon. “Isang salita mo sa halamanan, kinilala siya inihagis niya ang pera. Pero pagkatao. Isang mapang-uyam iisip ding siya ang magiging lamang, Maestro”, ani Pedro, dahil sa isang halik. Si Judas ang naging utos ng Saserdote’y na laging iniisip na mainam tagapagligtas sa pagkaalipin ng “Gagawin ko ang utos mo. ang humalik na iyon. Nasilaw ipambili iyon ng lupang lilibin- ang sarili kaysa sa iba. At, sa mga tao sa kahirapan at kalupi- Lalagi akong tapat sa iyo....” siya sa tatlumpong salaping gan ng mga dayuhan. huli, siya palang patunay ng tan. Pinagmasdan ni Jesus si pilak at siya ang nagturo ng ki- Nahambal si Judas sa karuwagan at kahinaan. Isang Naiinggit ang mga saser- Pedro. “Bago tumilaok ang naroroonan ni Jesus. Sinama- sinapit ng Maestro. Nagsisi hukom na ang paghuhusga’y dote sa kanya. Nakikita nila tandang sa madaling-araw, tat- han niya ang mga lalaki at siya ngunit huli na ang lahat. hinango sa takot at pangan- ang mataimtim na paniniwala long ulit mo akong itatatwa...” pinagbilinan—kung sino ang Hindi niya matiis ang kirot ng gailangang matanggap. sinapit ni Jesus. Hindi lamang siya nasaktan at naging Maraming tao ang katatawanan. Labis siya naaba, nakikibakang matanggap sila labis siyang nainsulto. Pati ang dahil sa kanilang panlabas na mga magulang at mga kaibigan kaanyuan, titulo ng kapang- niya’y nasaktan sa sinapit niya. yarihan at karaniwang kakaya- Dahil sa matinding pag-uusig han. Ang totoo, ang humatol sa ng kanyang konsensiya, nag- kapwa nang hindi inaalam ang pakamatay siya. paligid ng krimen ay tanda ng Si Pilato ang huling lalaki. karuwagan, pagkilala sa maling Siya ang kapangyarihang ku- impormasyon at pagkasilaw sa makatawan sa Roma. Siya ang mga pamagat na walang kabu- hukom. Siya ang nagpapasya luhan. Kailangan ang katap- kung ano ang parusang iga- atan sa sarili upang makilala gawad sa isang nagkasala. ito. Kung hindi, ito ang muli’t Ngunit sa pagkakataong iyon, muling pagkondena kay nasa pagitan siya ni Jesus at ng Jesus.... ang krimeng paulit- kanyang asawa. ulit nating ginagawa nang hindi Naniniwala si Claudia, nalalaman. aPRil 19, 2014  haWaii filiPino chRonicle  15 COMMUNITY CALENDAROF EVENTS CLASSIFIED ADS 29TH ANNiveRSARy AND iNDuCTioN oF CommuNiTy HeALTH FAiR ● SATuRDAy ● May 10, WANTeD- HARD WoRKiNG LABoReRin an oFFiCeRS, CeBuANo ASSoCiATioN oF Hi ● 2014 | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM ● sponsored by Bayanihan Clinic up and coming Seafood company. Great hours SATuRDAy ● April 20, 2014 | 6:30 PM ● Hawaii Okinawa Without Walls & PMAH ● Honolulu Municipal Grounds near especially with the holidays nearing. Please inquire Center, Waipahu ● Contact May Mizuno @ 741-4503 Honolulu Hale ● Contact JP Orias at 387-8297 @ 808-842-3474

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(DFA) Royce Raises Issues on PH Land Grabbing and Corruption to the “rampant corruption at the ing to Manila, isn’t it time that In a recent trip Manila, USAID official local level that allows land the USAID and the adminis- Royce raised the issue of land OS ANGELES – In a bodia, China and Peru, and grabbing to occur.” tration focus on this issue, grabbing with senior officials recent hearing in the the shockwaves that land Royce said that he has given what’s at stake?” Royce in the Philippine government, LUS Congress, Foreign grabbing has created,. Royce heard “over and over again” pressed at the hearing. including President Benigno Affairs Committee Chairper- said that it is a source of that the Philippines is making The Foreign Affairs Com- S. Aquino III and Foreign Sec- son Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) “tremendous political and so- headway in its fight against mittee Chairperson also added retary Albert Del Rosario. raised the issues of land grab- cial instability.” corruption. However, Royce that he has been asking for the With US Foreign Assis- bing and corruption in devel- During the committee said that even Philippine anti- USAID to prioritize this issue tance plans for 2015 being dis- oping nations (including the hearing, Royce (who is known corruption officials admit that for three years now. “I’ve re- cussed at the House the Philippines) and ques- for his work as an advocate of land grabbing is an “ongoing ceived emphatic support ver- committee, Royce asked if tioned what the US Agency for property rights and his fight tragedy” in the country. bally. Three years later, after 2014 will be a year where the International Development against land grabbing through- “With all of the assistance returning, I see no progress,” US will “finally make a differ- (USAID) is doing to combat out the world) cited a Huffin- and funding that we’re provid- Royce said. ence.” (www.asianjournal.com) these issues. gton Post article entitled, Royce questioned USAID “Lessons from the Past: Secur- Administrator Rajiv Shah on ing Land Rights in the Wake April 9, during a House For- of Typhoon Haiyan.” eign Affairs Full Committee Royce pointed out that a hearing on US Foreign Assis- USAID official was quoted in tance for FY 2015. the story as saying that un- Royce said that that lack equal access to land “is a cen- of land rights in developing tral issue that cuts across both nations acts as “a significant rural and urban sectors in the barrier to sustainable develop- Philippines.” ment” and long-term goals, Royce then prodded Shah and that it is a significant issue on what USAID has done or across the world. what it is doing to urge the Royce pointed out the Philippine government to ad- cases of Tunisia, Egypt Cam- dress this prevalent issue, and APRIL 19, 2014