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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  June 3, 2017 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor hen most people think about Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Filipinos Play a Major Lanai, immediately we think Publisher & Managing Editor about the beautiful Four Sea- Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Associate Editors Role in Lanai’s sons Resort in Manele Bay, Dennis Galolo | Edwin Quinabo miles of open natural space, Contributing Editor W Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. Transition pineapple plantations, and the very community periodically must face the sobering re- owner of the island, billionaire Larry Ellison, Creative Designer Junggoi Peralta ality of change. Sometimes transition comes subtly, grad- founder and chairman of Oracle. What many ually; other times change is dramatic and forces us to of us don’t know is that Filipinos make up about 70 percent of the Photography Tim Llena island’s population. Metaphorically, Filipinos have been called the quickly reassess our sense of community, identity. For Fil- Administrative Assistant ipinos living in Lanai, the change in their community is major threads that make up the social fabric of Lanai. Shalimar Pagulayan E For our cover story this issue, HFC contributor Carolyn W. Columnists perhaps somewhere closer to subtle than dramatic. As with all communities in transition, the economy or industry in Hildebrand writes about the Filipino community in Lanai -- from Carlota Hufana Ader Emil Guillermo the area shapes the outcome. When the pineapple plantation closed in their contributions as workers on the once largest pineapple plan- Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Lanai in 1992, it signaled the end of not just the plantation era, but an tation in the world, up to contemporary times as the largest group Ron Menor J.P. Orias entire lifestyle. One long-time Lanai resident explained it this way: “In of isle-residents in Lanai transitioning into an eco-conscious Pacita Saludes the plantation setting, workers started and ended work at the same time. tourism economy. She interviewed a few residents there who talked Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. what it’s like living there, the past and current changes. One sig- Charlie Sonido, M.D. This made it easier for them to get together after work to pursue shared Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. interests, weaving the social fabric of the community in the process. nificant aspect of Lanai to Filipinos is how the historic Filipino Felino S. Tubera When the plantation closed, tourism offered work schedules that were Clubhouse played a major role in bringing the community together. Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. all over the place. It became more challenging to do things together.” Originally, it was a gathering place for plantation workers; today, Contributing Writers Similar to the pattern of other island communities in the state, it has been renovated and is a place for birthdays, baptisms, grad- Clement Bautista Teresita Bernales, Ed.D Lanai’s plantation economy is being replaced by a common-sense al- uations, weddings, and other events. It’s a reasonable comparison Rose Churma ternative -- a tourism-based economy. But the scale and magnitude of to make that the Filipino Clubhouse in Lanai is much like what the Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. establishing a grand, flourishing tourism industry in Lanai is limited Filipino Community Center is to Filipinos on Oahu. Julia Crowley Linda Dela Cruz due to land base, population, and most importantly, the owner of the One of our goals at HFC is to cover Filipino communities Fiedes Doctor island, billionaire Larry Ellison, who purchased 98 percent of the is- around the globe; from small ones as we have done in Guam to Danny De Gracia, II, MA Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand land in 2012. Ellison’s vision of Lanai is nothing close to having a large clusters in the U.S. mainland. The tiny island of Lanai has Amelia Jacang, M.D. bustling Waikiki, or even the smaller tourism hub of Lanai’s closest no more than a few thousands of Filipinos; but their story and Caroline Julian neighbor, Maui. Ellison wants Lanai to be the “first economically vi- unique contribution to Lanai is worth telling. Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. able, 100 percent green city.” He wants to “create a sustainable com- Also in this issue, we have a Q&A with Atty. Michelle Acosta Deborah T. Manog munity through plans to diversify the economy, establish a college and who received the prestigious Rhoda Lewis Award from the Hawaii Maita Milallos Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. address environmental issues.” The impression is that he wants Lanai Women’s Legal Foundation. Acosta is executive director of the Renelaine Bontol-Pfister to remain largely underdeveloped and tranquil. As long as Ellison re- Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii that helps people who are strug- Seneca Moraleda-Puguan mains the owner of Lanai, it’s safe to assume that the island will un- gling financially to be able to access legal assistance. The organi- Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. Jay Valdez, Psy.D. dergo smart development. In other words, a few resorts will be allowed zation has been the leading pro bono program for Hawaii attorneys Glenn Wakai to be developed; not chains of hotels and motels; infrastructure will for over 36 years. In the interview, Acosta talks about the impor- Amado Yoro be kept to a minimum; not massive roads or strip malls. tance of doing public interest work and how we all can pitch in to Philippine Correspondent: Greg Garcia But there is no certainty how long Ellison will keep the island, or improve our own communities. She shares two moving personal Neighbor Island Correspondents: how much of it he decides to retain or sell off that could change the stories: one of a client who was a victim of domestic abuse; the other of her lola (grandmother) who Acosta says is the wisest and Big Island (Hilo and Kona) current character of the island and its very small-town charm. Remem- Grace Larson | Ditas Udani ber, at one point, James Dole purchased most of the island in 1922 to most inspiring woman she has known. When you read the article, Kauai use it to build up Dole Food company. Corporations and CEOs’ goals you will know why. Congratulations Michelle for being honored Millicent Wellington also change. with the Rhoda Lewis Award and for your invaluable work in the Maui Christine Sabado What is certain is whatever lies ahead for Lanai, its Filipino com- community. Big Island Distributor munity that comprises close to 70 percent of the population, will be a While Michelle is an obvious role model of today, Dr. Serafin Grace Larson | Ditas Udani big part of any transition. Their roots in that community run very deep Colmenares writes about one of the greatest role models that ever Kauai Distributor and it bodes well for the state and Ellison that not only should Filipinos lived, the Philippines’ national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. In his article, Amylou Aguinaldo be appreciated, but given a stake in shaping Lanai’s future. That would Colmenares highlights some of the leadership qualities that made Nestor Aguinaldo Jimmy Iloreta Rizal great, or what Colmenares called “Rizalian ideals” that can entail among other possibilities, holding important positions in gov- Maui Distributor erning bodies that decide on matters relating to Lanai, opening up help us to lead better lives. Cecile Piros rights to home and land ownership, and bestowing opportunities to Also, be sure to read our news and other regular columns. One Molokai Distributor create small businesses, at minimum. These three basic components - notable news that we’ve been tracking is Trump’s Travel Ban. The Maria Watanabe - access to governing, property ownership, and financial opportunity first version has been tied up in the courts. This latest, second Oahu Distributor Yoshimasa Kaneko through entrepreneurship -- are the building blocks to any community. Travel Ban, suffered the same fate with the recent 4th U.S. Circuit Jonathan Pagulayan The reality is without these features present in a community -- that Court of Appeals’ ruling. The court voted to block the ban from Advertising/Marketing Director community is not truly empowered. We hope Lanai’s Filipino com- enforcement due to its religious intolerance and discrimination. Chona A. Montesines-Sonido munity will assert themselves and work towards achieving more of Until next time, warmest aloha and mabuhay! Account Executives these basic rights. Carlota Hufana Ader J.P. Orias The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. and is located at 94-356 Waipahu Depot, Introducing the Fourth may not have the ability to create policy, law, or interpret law, thus Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone (808) 678- 8930 Facsimile (808) 678-1829. E-mail fil- creating law by precedence, as the other constitutionally endowed [email protected]. 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racy. There is the presidency, Congress, the Judiciary, guiding principles from which the media places a “check” onto U.S. SBA SmAll BUSineSS JoUrnAliSt AwArdee and lastly, and arguably the most influential, is the themselves. The threat of lawsuit could be a deterrent to publish memBer, Society of ProfeSSionAl L awesome power of news media outlets. The media (continued on page 3) JoUrnAliStS June 3, 2017 hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  3 CANDID PERSPECTIVES When “Colonel McCray” Was “Colonel Macareg”--My Diversity Moment at the Army National Guard By Emil Guillermo immigrated from the Philip- people of color to thrive and their own, with an immigrant’s But as I met and talked to wo weeks ago, I pines to Honolulu in the advance career-wise. passion to find a solution that many of the young men and was in Arling- 1980s. He went to Farrington “I can’t complain,” works. women at the Asian American ton, Va. giving High School in Kalihi, one of Macaraeg said to me in con- For him, it was the Army Pacific Islander Heritage an Asian Pacific the toughest school’s on Oahu. versation before my speech. National Guard. Month event this month in Ar- American Her- But Macaraeg wanted to “When I first started this jour- Normally I’m a pacifist, lington—many of the AAPI T itage Month do something with his life ney, it was all about trying to and when it comes to the mili- were from the Hawaii National speech at the national head- upon graduation. He looked figure how I was going to pay tary, I’m a “less is more” type Guard. quarters of the Army National around for opportunities to for my college. The army na- person. To a person, starting with Guard. pay for school. And then he tional guard had provided that. But the military has always Col. Macaraeg, they all had Who else is mandated by discovered the Army National Now I’m standing here I got been an option for the practical. nothing but positive things to law to celebrate diversity at Guard, specifically with the two masters, one bachelors After World War II, when say about their life and career the workplace like those Hawaii Army National Guard. and I have no complaints.” Filipino Americans came back choice. within the federal govern- Macaraeg didn’t see it as In my speech, I touched from the war, it was the G.I. For them, the Army Na- ment? his chance that allowed him to on the policies that have stood Bill that enabled a large num- tional guard appeared to be true But at the Army National serve and fight for his country. in the way of Asian Americans ber of them to buy homes and to its word when it comes to the Guard, it’s more than lip serv- He turned to it as a way a per- having the kind of life they de- join the American middle promise of opportunity and di- ice because over there people son of limited means could served in this country. From class. versity. seem to know diversity is an find a way to pay for his col- the racist immigration laws Decades later, Col. essential part of its core mis- lege and reach his dreams. starting with the Chinese Ex- Macaraeg, Army National emiL guiLLermo is an sion. And, on top of that, they It worked. clusion Act to the Tydings- Guard comptroller, is proof that award-winning journalist and com- know it really works. Macaraeg got a lot of edu- McDuffie Act which limited for some, the military can still mentator who writes from Northern California. He recently won the When they introduced me cation –first at Honolulu Com- Filipino immigration to the be a viable option. 2015 Dr. Suzanne Ahn Award for to the man in charge of the munity College and then to the U.S. And I explained how the It may not be for everyone. Civil Rights and Social Justice from event, I expected a typical mil- University of Hawaii at evolution to more open immi- And I know the military isn’t the Asian American Journalists As- itary guy, especially when they Manoa, where he earned his gration policies has resulted in perfect. sociation California. said his name was Col. Mc- bachelors degree. an explosion of Cray. But it didn’t stop there. more than 21 Turns out the name was He earned two masters de- million Asian not as it sounded, and wasn’t a grees—and paid for it all by American Pacific typical European American being in the military. Islanders in the name of Scots-Irish descent. At age 44, Macaraeg been U.S. Rather the name was able to rise to the head finan- Many of the Macaraeg, as Filipino a name cial job in the Guard, and as he people in the au- as it gets. told me before I went on to dience were hear- And it belonged to Col. speak, it has been his opportu- ing about the Roy Macaraeg, the Army Na- nity of a lifetime. historical policies tional Guard comptroller, the “Personally, it provided I pointed out for money manager of the Na- all the things I wanted to do,” the first time. tional Guard who oversees a Macaraeg told me. And when But some $16 billion dollar budget. it comes to diversity, there was like Macaraeg Getting to that coveted no question. The Army Na- figured out how spot is Macaraeg’s Filipino tional Guard was a good place to get where they immigrant story. His family for Asian Americans and all wanted to be on

EDITORIALS (from page 2, INTRODUCING....) outright lies, or what President Donald of the country’s economic system. Pres- Trump likes to call “fake news,” but slander sure from other conglomerate corpora- is hard to win in court. It goes without say- tions who advertise in media outlets is a ing how important Freedom of Speech is, real factor in determining the extent of that empowers the press to do what they do news content, more than people realize. as constitutionally protected. But in this Even if the media were to suddenly begin digital age when information flows faster having serious discussions on our failing than the speed of light and reaches every systems, economic and political, how be- corner of Earth, it’s even more imperative lievable would they be as a source? The that the media practices responsible jour- media giants have also become elitist and nalism and use its mighty power with great out of touch with large sectors of Amer- purpose and caution. icans. The best example of this is their There are towering examples of the miscalculation of the recent presidential media’s shortcomings. It has become a cor- election. For all the thousands of hours porate conglomerate which limits real crit- spinning news, giving their hand-picked icism and dialogue on the built-in failures (continued on page 7) 4  hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  June 3, 2017 COVER STORY Lāna‘i: Sensing Filipinos as the Social Fabric of the Community By Carolyn W. Hildebrand āna‘i is a uniquely enrich- ing place for sensing his- tory, heritage, culture, and the future. L It is the 6th largest island of Hawai‘i. With a total area of 140.5 square miles, it is most comparable in size to the Philippines’ Siquijor Is- land. Siquijor though is densely pop- ulated at 95,000 while Lāna‘i’s 2010 population was at 3,135.

Filipinos settled in Lāna‘i Ellison imagines the island to because of the pineapple plan- be the “first economically vi- tation, the largest in the world able, 100 percent green city.” at one time. When the planta- The government-approved tion closed in 1992, displaced Lāna‘i Community Plan re- workers transitioned to meet ports that Pūlama Lāna'i seeks Lāna‘i residents today are Fil- social halls became gathering after work to pursue shared in- the needs of the island’s grow- to “create a sustainable com- ipinos. That Lāna‘i is very places that validated and ac- terests, weaving the social fab- ing resort tourism. Filipinos munity through plans to diver- much a Filipino community is cepted culture and traditions ric of the community in the continue to be in the middle of sify the economy, establish a noticeable from simple things that were important to the process. When the plantation economic change. In 2012, college and address environ- like the sights and aroma of workers and their families. closed, tourism offered work Larry Ellison, self-made tech mental issues.” Filipino dishes at the island’s Most of the Filipino Club- schedules that were all over tycoon and the fifth richest Dole Park Saturday Farmers’ houses are gone, torn down the place. It became more person on earth in Business In- Social Fabric of the Commu- Market. along with other plantation challenging to do things to- sider’s list, bought approxi- nity As one online Q&A houses and community struc- gether. Plantation era struc- mately ninety-eight percent of Filipinos are metaphori- source explains, social fabric tures. They have given way to tures were also left to the island. He also formed a cally the major threads that is metaphor for how well the other neighborhood develop- deteriorate. m a n a g e m e n t c o m p a n y, make up the social fabric of community members interact ments. The Lāna‘i Filipino “We have gathered here Pūlama Lāna'i (translated as Lāna‘i. amongst themselves. One can Community Clubhouse is an for birthdays, baptisms, grad- “Cherish Lāna'i). It is said that About 60% to 70% of think of all individual mem- exception. Pūlama Lāna'i ren- uations, weddings, welcomes, bers as threads and the social ovated it so that the place can goodbyes, and wakes,” Jean fabric as made by having those preserve history and remain a Sumagit said about the Club- members interact, thus weav- vibrant gathering place. house. She mobilized the ing the threads together. En- “I remember learning Fil- community to raise funds to hancing the social fabric ipino dance here,” Kurt Mat- buy new chairs, tables, and means to provide more and sumoto said in a January 17 other furnishings for the newly better interactions between speech. He knew that the Fil- renovated Clubhouse. members of the community so ipino Clubhouse was welcom- Sumagit, who arrived on the that they can make more ing to Filipinos and island in 1971, is one of the friends, be more involved, be non-Filipinos alike. Because enduring pillars of community happy, be more willing to help he is a native of Lāna'i (LHS organization. She received a someone when there is a need, class ’75) and grew up during lifetime achievement award and be inspired to keep their the pineapple plantation era, from United Filipino Commu- neighborhood a positive, he grasps the value of commu- nity Council of Hawai'i in pleasant place to live. The nity gathering places like the 2015. tighter the weave, the stronger Filipino Clubhouse. As Chief the social fabric is. Operating Officer of Pūlama Marking Sakada and Lāna‘i Lāna'i, Matsumoto led the Legacy Renovating Filipino Commu- $200,000 renovation of the Last January 17, guests nity Clubhouse Clubhouse. He explained that, from far and near were invited When plantation compa- in the plantation setting, work- to come to the historic Lāna‘i nies imported laborers from ers started and ended work at Filipino Community Club- various parts of the world, eth- the same time. This made it house to celebrate its renova- nic community clubhouses or easier for them to get together (continued on page 5) June 3, 2017 hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  5 COVER STORY

(from page 4, Lāna‘i...) toured there since you vis- tion and to honor Lāna‘i’s liv- ited,” reported Kepā Maly ing sakadas or Hawayanos over the phone last week and (terms that have become syn- referring to the photo exhibit onymous with the early group in the Clubhouse. Their visits of Filipinos who came to marked the increasing need to Hawai‘i to work in sugar or pass on knowledge to future pineapple plantations). generations of island residents. The day’s event show- Kepā, as he is known to many, cased how the Clubhouse is the Executive Director of gathers residents and invigor- the Lāna‘i Culture and Her- ates community spirit. The itage Center. The signage for program took place both out- the Clubhouse is not yet up, side and inside the building. It but it is on the corner of included prayers and bless- their midst. Altogether, bel Apuya’s Sakada Series of old photos were displayed Jacaranda and 5th Streets. ings; singing of anthems; hula twenty-nine elderly members three short films could be without names of people and Filipino folk dances; door of the community were called shown. One of the films fea- listed, and this proved to be Visiting Lāna‘i prizes with donations from by their names, honored with tured Apolonia Agonoy Stice very effective in engaging the One can travel to Lāna‘i local businesses and residents; leis, and photographed to- who grew up in Lāna‘i. In residents to identify the peo- for a day and be a visitor, not a speeches including one from gether for posterity. fact, the Agonoy ancestral ple they know and remember tourist. A Saturday trip will Herman Andaya who repre- Fred Camero, 89 years home is located across the details of the events. The his- allow one to experience the is- sented Maui Mayor Arakawa. old, was one of the three Clubhouse. Among others, torical photos were in chrono- land’s Dole Park Farmers’ The professionals offered their sakada honorees. He was in a Stice stressed family peace logical order, allowing Market. One can also visit on skills and resources –from very jolly mood and serenaded and her mother’s advice not anyone to connect the dots days when the community cel- sound systems to video docu- the lady honorees with the to be fighting. between familiar and unfa- ebrates Rizal Day, Sinulog or mentation. The officers of the song, “You Are My Sun- In for the long haul, the miliar events in history (e.g. other celebrations that the local Lāna‘i Filipino Community shine!” Lāna‘i Culture and Heritage from the overthrow of the paper, Lāna‘i Today, cover as Council led by action – even “I feel good, feel happy, Center played clips of oral Hawaiian Kingdom in 1883 community events. Visitors in driving and clean-up duties. so happy that I do not know history that have been col- to Jose Rizal’s death in 1896, say that it is a “must” to visit Lunch featured Filipino cook- what to do! Work hard, con- lected to date from Lāna‘i’s from the annexation in 1898 the “Lāna‘i Culture and Her- ing, from authentic pansit to tinue working hard to keep sakada families. Using the and opening of pineapple itage Center.” The Center’s mongo dishes. Lāna‘i nice!” he summed up walls of the Clubhouse, the plantation in 1922, from the website, lanaichc.org, offer The community honored his appreciation and wishes Center also presented an ex- arrival of the first Filipino guides to visitors. The webpage three 1946 sakadas living for his island home. hibit of historic photos. workers in Lanai in 1924 to on “Filipino Heritage” lists the amidst them and also all sur- The renovated Clubhouse Many of the photos were the recent developments). names the January 17, 2017 viving wives of sakadas in has a digital TV set and Mari- from family collections. The “Two school groups have honorees. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Maui Community Celebrates

Their 48th Annual Barrio Fiesta Kauai, and Lanai with games The Ilocos Sur village was AILUKU, “The Barrio Fiesta started with Tekniqlingz from Oahu, at both the Wailuku gym and coordinated by the Ilocos Suri- HAWAII--Maui on Friday at 5:00 pm with the followed by a Barrio Fiesta the War Memorial gym, said ans, under the presidency of Wresidents cele- Opening Ceremonies, fol- costume contest (with $100 Donnie Dadiz, the director of Romeo Guzman. brated the 48th Annual Barrio lowed by a procession with the for first place and $50 for sec- the basketball tournament. The Metro Manila/Que- Fiesta on May 25 and 26 at the queens, a Flores de Mayo ond place for both males and This year organizers zon village was coordinated Binhi at Ani Filipino Commu- presentation, opening remarks females). The Veterans Me- launched “the Barrio Fiesta by the Maui Filipino Chamber nity Center. This annual event by Guest Speaker, Lt. Gover- morial Service was held at Experience” that featured a of Commerce Foundation, is the longest running Filipino nor Shan Tsutsui, and Mayor 12:00 noon with the Grease replica of a Bahay Kubo, built under the presidency of Fiesta in the United States, or- Alan Arakawa.” Pole contest at 1:00 pm. The by the Bahay Kubo Heritage Sharon Zalsos. ganizers say. Friday night’s entertain- Grease Pole contest winner re- Foundation. There were also The Mindanao region was Fiesta-goers enjoyed fa- ment featured Good Shepherd ceived $300, with other quali- seven cultural villages that coordinated by La Galeria, vorite Filipino dishes put to- Episcopal Church Filipino fying participants sharing in represented regions in the under the leadership of gether by Alcalanians, Binhi at Folk Dance troupe, an Interna- the $200.00+ pot. The Little Philippines. Lawrence Pascua. Ani, Central Maui Catholic tional Fashion Show presented Miss Barrio Fiesta started at The Cebu village was co- The Pangasinan village Club, Good Shepherd Episco- by Madelyne Pascua, the In- 3:00 pm. The evening’s enter- ordinated by the Sto. Nino As- was coordinated by Telly pal Church, Kings Cathedral, ternational Housekeeping tainment featured Dance Inter- sociation, under the Urban and Teresita Noble. Ilocos Surian, Lahaina Fil- Awards, entertainment by national Foundation, Escrima, presidency of Leizl Oandasan. The Barrio Fiesta Experi- ipino Catholic Club, Magsin- hotel employees, the introduc- the crowning of the 2017 Miss The Cordillera (Abra, ence was sponsored by gal Association, and Maui tion of the Little Miss Barrio Barrio Fiesta, the presentation Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, HMSA, Monsanto, McDon- High School ELL. Crowd fa- Fiesta participants, an Ama- of the 2017 Binhi at Ani schol- Kalinga, and Mountain alds (who will be hosting a Job vorites included adobo, ban- teur Karaoke contest with arship awards, Tekniqlingz, Province) village was coordi- Fair as part of ‘The Barrio Fi- gus, cascaron, empanada, $300.00 awarded to the first and Keoni Gonzales. nated by Zaldy and Nita esta Experience’), Alexander lumpia, pancit, pinakbet and place winner, and Zumba. The Barrio Fiesta basket- Ugalino. & Baldwin Foundation, and halo halo. In addition to food “On Saturday, the Barrio ball tournament featured The Ilocos Norte village Philippine Airlines. booths, there was a farmers Fiesta opened at 10:00 am twelve teams from Maui, and was coordinated by Melen Ag- market. with entertainment beginning teams from Oahu, Big Island, colicol. (from page 5, DONNA ...)

6  hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  June 3, 2017 COMMENTARY Filipino Women Against Modern Day Slavery by Irma Shauf-Bajar pines and denounce the Philip- he Philippines is order to survive. pine government for its neg- one of the largest The article written by Alex lect of its own people within labor exporters in Tizon regarding the story of the country and lack of protec- the world with Eudocia Pulido and her forced tion of OFWs abroad. In addi- T 6,000 Filipinos— migration and exploitation as tion, we uplift the voices of 60% women— a modern day slave in the Filipino migrant women to tell leaving the country every United States highlights the their own stories. GABRIELA single day to work, because of current conditions of Filipino USA seeks to empower mi- rampant poverty, joblessness, women. Eudocia Pulido story grant women to know and un- and landlessness. Lured to cannot be understood outside derstand their rights, to fight apply for positions that do not of the context of the Philippine back against oppression and exist, promised legal status society and history rooted in exploitation, and to participate and wages, and instead be- U.S. imperialism and neolib- in the movement for national coming undocumented, eral economic policies that democracy in the Philippines. drowning in debt, and isolated have caused the systemic suf- If you are moved by Lola’s in a foreign country -- thou- fering of many underpaid do- story we encourage you to join sands of OFWs end up work- mestic helpers like Lola. a chapter of GABRIELA USA ing in virtual slavery. It is important that we do and join the fight against feu- Recruiters and employment not whitewash the writer’s dal-patriarchy and the systems agencies take advantage of parents’ and family’s crimes of isolated one, and stems from docia’s until comprehensive of power that allow women their workers, by charging ex- slavery, imprisonment, and the Philippines’ feudal patriar- and fundamental socio-eco- like Lola to be forced into ex- orbitant fees and loans and trafficking. Alex Tizon’s ac- chal and imperialist structure. nomic and political changes ploitation. threatening their workers with count of Eudocia Pulido’s The commodification and ex- are made to address the root deportation or physical vio- story does not exonerate him ploitation of generations of causes of the country's gAbrieLA usA is a grassroots- lence to the workers and their from his family's complicity in Filipina women continues to poverty. based alliance of progressive Fil- ipino women's organizations in the families. Living in fear and the abuse and exploitation of be an inherent effect of the Members of GABRIELA United States seeking to wage a with no place to go, many another human being. And we ever worsening conditions-- USA continue to take action struggle for the liberation of all op- OFWs endure the discrimina- also must recognize this par- conditions which will persist and call for an end to the ex- pressed Filipino women and the tion, abuse, and exploitation in ticular experience is not an and generate many more Eu- ploitative system in the Philip- rest of our people. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS

The Kaiser Family Foundation Hawaii Moves to Defend Stable Funding projects premiums will in- forts to repeal Obamacare crease by 19% on average In Affordable Healthcare Act would result in stripping across the country to compen- awaii joined other of health insurance plans. The destabilize the healthcare mar- healthcare from more than 20 sate if there is a loss of the cost- states to take legal ac- motion was led by California ket and increase premiums by as million people, eliminating sharing subsidy payments, Htion to protect health Attorney General Xavier Be- much as 21%. While the U.S. protections for pre-existing finding that the premium in- care access for Hawaii resi- cerra and New York Attorney government under President conditions, and increasing creases would be higher in dents by opposing the House v. General Eric Schneiderman Obama opposed the lawsuit, the costs for the poorest Ameri- states that have not expanded Price lawsuit that seeks to elim- and joined by Hawaii, Con- new administration and Con- cans, including those who live Medicaid (premium increases from page 5, HART....) inate the stable funding created necticut, Delaware, Illinois, gressional Republicans who in Hawaii. The House v. Price of 21%). House Republicans by the Affordable Care Act Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, filed the lawsuit have made lawsuit is the judicial equiva- sued the Secretary of the De- (ACA) or Obamacare that pro- Massachusetts, Minnesota, clear their number one priority lent of these congressional ef- partment of Health and Human tects millions of working fam- New Mexico, Pennsylvania, is to repeal the ACA and take forts and that is why I oppose Services (HHS) during the ilies from high healthcare cost. Vermont, Washington state and away affordable healthcare it.” In President Trump’s own Obama Administration, chal- Attorney General Chin the District of Columbia. from millions of Americans. words, the House v. Price law- lenging the legality of making moved to intervene in a lawsuit Experts predict that just the Attorney General Chin suit could “explode” the ACA the cost-sharing subsidies. that undercuts the affordability threat to end this funding could said, “Recent congressional ef- and leave millions of Ameri- A district court judge ruled cans without affordable health- in favor of the House, but the care coverage, leaving states to ruling was appealed in order to pick up the pieces. The inter- protect access to healthcare, vention by the states seeks to and the subsidies were permit- protect health care coverage se- ted to continue pending appeal. cured for residents in their After the election, the House states under the ACA. asked the court to hold the case Background on House v. in suspension while the newly- Price: The cost-sharing subsi- elected President Trump had dies help working families to time to make decisions regard- access more affordable health- ing the case. If the court allows care coverage by helping indi- the 15 states and the District of viduals with incomes between Columbia to intervene, the $11,880 and $29,700 to pay state attorneys general may outof-pocket expenses such as continue to pursue a judicial deductibles and co-payments. resolution of this issue. June 3, 2017 hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  7 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS

likelihood that a low-level of- Hawaii Atty General Chin Calls On DOJ fender will go on to commit more serious crimes. One- to Rescind New Sentencing Guidelines size-fits all sentencing has, at awaii Attorney Gen- approaches to criminal justice policy runs contrary not only better and what is more fair. At best, a questionable deterrent eral Doug Chin policy that are better for public to this consensus, but to basic a time when crime statewide is effect. Moreover, there is Hjoined attorney gen- safety and more fiscally principles of equal justice and relatively low, this new DOJ ample data demonstrating that erals from 13 other states in sound. sound fiscal policy.” Attorney policy hurts our community.” “zero-tolerance” charging calling for the new Depart- In a letter sent to Sessions, General Chin said, “Jeff Ses- The letter elaborated: “A policies have led to mass in- ment of Justice harsh sentenc- the attorneys general wrote sions wants to turn back the broad, bipartisan consensus carceration and bloated gov- ing practices to be rescinded. that “there is a strong and bi- clock to a generation when exists that tough-on-crime ap- ernment budgets. In a joint letter to U.S. Attor- partisan national consensus sentencing policies impacted proaches like mandatory min- Joining Attorneys General ney General Jeff Sessions, that the harsh sentencing prac- minorities unfairly and led to imum sentences for Chin and Racine are attorneys Chin said the new sentencing tices reflected in the DOJ pol- overcrowded prisons. Much non-violent, low-level of- general from California, Con- are neither smart on crime nor icy announced last week do research conducted and data fenses have not made our na- necticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, good for public safety. The not increase public safety, and analyzed since the time I tion or our cities safer. Maryland, Massachusetts, state attorneys general also that consensus is supported by started as a Honolulu deputy Simultaneously, there is strong New Mexico, New York, asked to meet with Sessions to strong data.” Additionally, prosecutor in 1998 has taught evidence that contact with the North Carolina, Oregon, Ver- discuss smarter, data-driven they say that “the new DOJ law enforcement what works justice system exacerbates the mont and Washington state. Trump’s Travel Ban 2 Blocked By Federal Court Ruling he 4th U.S. Circuit decision to keep the ban from the president’s lawful authority denigrating entire classes of Watson’s order enjoining Pres- Court of Appeals has going into effect. The 4th U.S. to keep the nation safe. Sessions people. Not even the President ident Trump’s Executive Truled that President Circuit Court of Appeals wrote said he would ask the Supreme of the United States is above Order nationwide on grounds Donald Trump’s second that the travel ban “drips with Court to review the ruling. the U.S. Constitution.” that the Executive Order vio- Travel Ban be kept on hold, in religious intolerance, animus, Hawaii Attorney General On May 15, 2017, the lated the Establishment Clause effect, blocking the ban from and discrimination.” Doug Chin said about the rul- State of Hawaii argued in the of the First Amendment. The being enforced. Attorney General Jeff Ses- ing: “Terrorism must be Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit’s decision in that The judges ruled 10-3 to sion disagreed with the ruling, stopped, but not by sacrificing in support of Hawaii federal case, Hawaii v. Trump, is still affirm a lower court’s earlier saying the EO was well within our constitutional principles or district court Judge Derrick K. pending.

800-746-5620. PATCH can Child Care Assistance Available for Low also help families locate a pre- school convenient for them. to Moderate-Income Families risk children receive priority Eligibility and priorities consideration for the POD for POD program selection are ition. POD aims to provide chil- he Hawaii Depart- program, and funds are lim- detailed online in HAR §17- dren whose families might oth- ment of Human Serv- ited. 799, which is available online erwise not be able to afford Tices (DHS) has Interested families may re- at humanservices.hawaii.gov/ preschool the opportunity to extended the deadline for ap- quest an application from the admin-rules-2/admin-rules- gain essential skills to be suc- plying for the Preschool Department’s POD contractor, for- programs. For more in- cessful in school and in life. Open Doors (POD) Program PATCH, by visiting formation about other DHS To qualify for the pro- to Wednesday, May 31, 2017. http://patchhawaii.org/ or call- programs and services, visit gram, children must be eligi- DHS urges low- and moder- ing 791-2130 or toll free 1- humanservices.hawaii.gov. ate-income families to apply. Hwy, Suite 218, Honolulu, HI ble to enter kindergarten in the Applications received during 96817; fax: (808) 694-3066; or 2018-2019 school year (born this period will be considered email: PODAdmin@patch- between August 1, 2012 and for preschool participation hi.org. July 31, 2013). Families are during July 1, 207 and June This program, which cur- reminded that a child must be 30, 2018. rently serves more than 1,700 five years old on or before Applications should be children statewide, provides July 31 to enter kindergarten. dropped off, mailed, faxed, or child care subsidies to eligible Families may choose any one emailed to the following: low- and moderate-income of the 434 State-licensed PATCH – POD, 560 N. Nimitz families to pay preschool tu- preschools. Underserved or at-

EDITORIALS (from page 3, INTRODUCING....) step of the way since assuming expert guests a platform, and ing on the possible Trump-Rus- office, highlighting his policies utilizing high-tech, sophisti- sia collusion in the presidential discrimination such as the travel cated polling, they still got the election. The U.S. media has ban or his policies that impact result wrong. been relentlessly reporting on on our elderly and poor such as In the face of all the U.S. the probe with such intensity Trumpcare. The U.S. media has media’s shortcomings, Ameri- that perhaps no other media in truly become an imposing force cans can be assured that it still the world would dare do against -- a fourth power in U.S. is one of the most free, bold, its own sitting president, some- democracy. While this reality balanced, and reliable sources thing not possible in the other may be beneficial as an added of information compared to superpower countries like checks and balance in society at other media around the globe. China or Russia. The U.S. this juncture, abuse of power in Of late, the U.S. media should media also has been vigorously the media can lead to harmful be commended for their report- challenging the president every consequences in the long run. 8  hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  June 3, 2017 PICTORIALS Filipinos Are The Social Fabric of Lanai’s Community by Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand hether it be a celebration to honor Lanai’s sakadas who came to work in the sugar or pineapple plantation or to celebrate Filipino W folk dances and culture, the Lanai Filipino Community Club- house has always been the place that the community comes to- gether in unity. The Clubhouse is on the corner of Jacaranda and 5th Streets. It has been renovated in part by a $200,000 donation from Pulama Lanai, a management company of Larry Ellison, owner of the island. Three of the original 1946 sakadas are paid tribute for their pioneering contributions to Lanai’s community: Rizalino Mamaclay, Alejandro Haban, Fred Camero. Also, surviv- ing sakadas’ wives proudly join in the festiv- ities. Altogether, 29 elderly members of the Three of the original 1946 Sakadas who are still living in Lanai: Rizalino Mamaclay, Alejandro Haban, Fred Camero community were called by their names, hon- ored with leis, and photographed together for posterity. June 3, 2017 hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  9 Q & A Attorney Acosta Receives Rhoda Lewis Award by HFC Staff been a housewife for most of munity and society, that we are the marriage, but in the last few tty. Michelle D. active and equal contributors. years had started working as a Acosta was se- I am very lucky to have cashier at a convenience store. lected to receive been surrounded by men and Her husband forced her to buy the Hawaii women who have encouraged her own food and clothes. She Women’s Legal me to never let the world roll had no access to the household A Foundation’s over me. From family mem- income or as she would refer to 2017 Rhoda Lewis Award. The bers to teachers and mentors it as her “husband’s money.” Foundation has been bestowing who have all given me a step Anita was simply being “al- this prestigious award on stool to look above and beyond lowed” to live in their own women lawyers who have ded- the fences and given me the home. icated their legal career to pub- tools to build my own ladders. As I sat with Anita at our lic service. The award is named I am thankful to the Women’s very first consultation, it was after the first female Hawaii Legal Foundation for giving an clear that she was not meeting State Supreme Court Justice, opportunity to take a quick with me because she wanted to. Rhoda V. Lewis. break and reflect on the great She was there because her hus- Acosta has been active in support that we as women in band had been arrested and public service for decades from the public sector have. convicted of assaulting her dur- her young adulthood as a mem- ing a party at their house. Sub- ber of the Honolulu Filipino hFc: What are some of sequently, he kicked Anita out Junior Chamber of Commerce the public interest work you do would otherwise be unable to mestic Violence Action Center, and filed for a divorce. up to today as executive direc- that helped to garner this pres- afford it. I had the privilege of represent- As I explained the divorce tor of the Volunteer Legal Serv- tigious award? Many of the issues that sur- ing domestic violence sur- process and her rights under the ices Hawaii. She also serves as AcostA: While I’ve round poverty have law based vivors. Some of my clients law, Anita was shocked that she commissioner on the Hawaii been involved in public service solutions. For example, a sin- were married Filipino women had equitable rights to a portion Access to Justice Commission. for quite a while, I believe that gle parent struggling to pay who were first generation im- of what she referred to as “her The following is a Q&A the Foundation had really fo- rent may find relief by enforc- migrants; petitioned by their husband’s” assets. Anita Interview with Acosta. It has cused in on Volunteer Legal ing a child support order, or a spouses from the Philippines. shared with me that she was in- been edited for space and clar- Services Hawaii’s mission of homeless veteran who needs My job was to help them obtain debted to her husband for ity. serving the Hawaii residents assistance appealing a disabil- restraining orders, and repre- bringing her to America. hFc: What does it mean who struggle financially and ity claim to access federal ben- sent them in divorces and child “Utang na loob,” as she would to be named the 2017 Rhoda socially to access legal assis- efits for health and housing. custody cases. say. As for the abuse, Anita Lewis Award recipient? tance. The organization has Legal solutions may also alle- I remember a particular stated that she probably de- AcostA: To join the list been the leading formal pro viate costly state resources. client, who I will call “Anita” served it for not being a good of women awardees who have bono program for Hawaii attor- For example, a child whose and who had been physically enough wife. accomplished and contributed neys for over 36 years, but like parents are either incarcerated abused by her spouse on multi- Anita’s divorce was much to the practice of law as many non-profits it has under- or homeless may be placed ple occasions. During one inci- headed for trial despite at- well as to the public good came gone struggles to maintain the with a family member. By dent, her husband nearly killed tempts to settle the case with as a great surprise and an levels of services needed by the helping that family member her. She was saved by her her husband. I knew that the honor. To be selected to re- community due to funding lim- obtain legal guardianship, the adult child who intervened. process was painful and ceive an award in Justice itations. These challenges are a child will be either taken out of This incident went unreported brought Anita a sense of Lewis’ name and to be in- constant reality, yet despite or avoid the foster care system. and no arrest ever made. In shame. Each time we encoun- cluded in the fine company of that, Volunteer Legal has never I am proud to be part of a fact, Anita never called the po- tered her husband in court, I previous awardees is truly in- wavered from its vision of team at Volunteer Legal that is lice nor reported any of the could see her crumpling up like spiring. While I took home the equal access to justice. dedicated to making sure that abuses. a piece of paper ready to be award and got to take the pic- When I came on board as these services are available to Anita, was 60 years old thrown away. I would often tures and received the acco- executive director, the organi- those who are need of them. and had been married to her have to remind her that the lades, I think of this as an zation was in the process of re- Our work and commitment to husband for over 30 years. She laws are intended to ensure eq- opportunity to again celebrate building after the recession. serving our community is what immigrated to Hawaii from the uity between the parties. I the many accomplishments of The last few years have really I believe is really being hon- Philippines some 20 years ago would also remind her that she women in the legal field, the been focused on restoring serv- ored by the Foundation, and we to join her husband. They had helped build their marital assets women who balance family ices and strengthening the or- are most thankful that our work 3 children together. Anita had (continued on page 10) and career. ganization. Volunteer Legal is being recognized as valuable Justice Lewis paved the has been an important resource and worthwhile. way for many women in the for our community for many legal field when she became years and thousands of people hFc: Give one moving only the second woman in the rely on its services each year. example how you’ve made a U.S. to be appointed to a State In my current work at Volun- difference in someone’s life Supreme Court. teer Legal Services Hawaii, we whom you’ve helped in your These types of awards go mobilize attorneys to perform legal work. to show the diverse contribu- volunteer work by providing AcostA: When I worked tions women have in our com- free legal services to those who as a staff attorney with the Do- 10  hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  June 3, 2017 Q & A (from page 9, ATTORNEY....) by raising their children, main- spect all those things in order to AcostA: I was born in who inspires me or who has you give. You give what you taining the household, support- advise and guide our clients ef- Manila, Philippines but spent helped shape who I am today. can, when you can.” With ing her husband so he could fectively. Anita and my clients my young childhood in Baguio When I was around 6 years that, she packed up and work and advance in his career. taught me a great deal about City with my grandparents old, my cousins and I watched headed out to help the families Their marriage was very much this delicate balance. where I was surrounded by a small neighborhood of nipa and children who no longer like a business partnership, aunties, uncles and cousins huts burn to the ground. My had homes. with each partner having im- hFc: Why do you think pub- who instilled in me the sense of grandparents’ home was situ- My grandmother had an portant and valuable roles. lic service is important work? belonging, community and re- ated along a hillside which elementary level education, It wasn’t until our last hear- AcostA: Public service sponsibility for self and one an- overlooked a valley and a but she remains to me, the ing and prior to trial that Anita doesn’t necessarily mean that other. neighboring hill. Atop the wisest and most inspiring suddenly exhibited for lack of you have to be a public servant. When I was 8 years old, I neighboring hill were a cluster woman I have ever known. a better word, moxie. The I’d like to think of it as being immigrated to the U.S. with of nipa huts. Below them was She had 14 children, worked judge had made a limited rul- civic minded. You can dedi- my mother. I grew up in a waterfall that flowed into a the farms, maintained the ing in Anita’s favor. When the cate your career to public serv- Olympia, Washington. Back river which cut through the house, and made time to give judge asked if there was any- ice or be involved in the then, Olympia was a rather hillside and into the valley. back to her community when- thing further from the attor- betterment of your community small town even though it is The view was peaceful and it ever she could and with what- neys, Anita stood and through civic activity – like the capitol of Washington was often coupled with a gen- ever she had. Whenever I addressed the judge. Tears volunteering. I think this type State. I lived in a district that tle breeze that carried the com- have a tough day, I think about filled her eyes but her voice of work is important because it was not very diverse. In fact, bined smells of pine trees and what she went through and was strong. She felt that she goes to the very heart of who during elementary school, pigs. As a child, this place was how she managed to get was being seen, she felt heard, we are as a community, as there were only about 4 stu- perfect. through her day. She wasn’t she felt vindicated. While it members of a society. dents of color. When I The day of the fire, my about being cute and cuddly in wasn’t the proper moment for We all have a vested inter- reached high school, the stu- cousins, neighborhood kids her ways. Her life lessons Anita to address the court in est in seeing that the commu- dent body was diversified by and I were sitting in a guava were very matter of fact, either that way, it was a moment she nity we live in is a good place, students whose families were tree chewing on its green fruit you do or you don’t. She needed. We settled the case and that those who live in our part of a refugee resettlement and teasing one another about would probably scold me for soon after that. community have a sense of be- from Vietnam and Cambodia. how bitter it tasted. Our view even thinking about complain- Anita moved to another is- longing, are healthy and self- Other students of “color” were was of the nipa huts across the ing about a bad day. land to join her daughter. We sufficient. After all, if our few. In fact so few, that there way. That day, the breeze had settled for a share of the neighbors are doing well, then were only two other Filipino brought a different smell, one hFc: What message can you marital property that would be that makes our neighborhood a American students in our of smoke and ash. It wasn’t give to inspire our youth? enough to start a new chapter in better place to live. We should school. We were grouped or long before we saw the yellow AcostA: I would first her life. Prior to moving, I met expand this thinking beyond categorized as “Asian” with and red flickers of flames say that for us “older folks,” Anita one last time. She still just our own streets and zip all the stereotypes that came quickly work their way we need to support our young had signs of a difficult life, but codes, but to our towns, our with that characteristic. I re- through each of the huts until people by creating an environ- she was smiling and looked at state, and our country. When member that my only conver- all you could see atop the hill ment that allows them to ex- ease. Unlike our first meeting, we leave a segment of our sations about the Philippines were billows of dark clouds. plore the many ways they can she wanted to see and speak community left behind, to were with my Vietnamese and Our attention was broken reach their full potential. If with me. struggle and feel disconnected, Cambodian classmates who by my Lola’s heightened you yourself are successful Educating our clients about then we all lose out one way or had spent time in the Bataan voice, telling us to get off the today, it is because someone the legal system and the law another. refugee camp. It wasn’t un- tree and help her gather items helped you, encouraged you may sometimes be at odds with common for students and from the house. She was grab- along your path to happiness cultural norms or personal be- hFc: What was your child- teachers to treat me as the ex- bing pots, plates, blankets and and success. That is who we liefs. As counselors, we have hood like? Where did you change student from Japan up clothes from every room and should be for our youth. to be able to appreciate and re- grow up? until I graduated from high shoving them into bags. I Today, our society tends to school. stood there unsure of what was be either pessimistic or indif- When my family had the happening - those were our ferent, disengaged. We need opportunity to vacation in things, my blanket, and my to remind our contemporaries Hawaii, I instantly felt com- clothes all being taken away. and especially our youth of the pelled to move here for college. My Lola was barking orders to importance of civil engage- I was so surprised that Hawaii fix our own dinner that night ment. We are responsible for was filled with people who because she would be busy making our community a looked like me. I was instantly helping the victims of the fire. place we want to live in. No ( HEALTH & FAMILY from page 9, COLON ....) reminded of the Philippines It was then when she must one else will do that for us. and felt at home. Needless to have caught my gaze and read say, I moved to Hawaii imme- from my face that I had inten- hFc: What is your hope for diately after high school, com- tions to grab my blanket out of the Filipino community? pleted my undergraduate her pile. AcostA: That we con- studies at the University of My Lola stood before me, tinue as stakeholders and ac- Hawaii at Manoa, met my hus- looking straight into my eyes. tive participants in the band and made Hawaii my “Did you see the fire? Do you community at large. Filipinos home. know that people lost their as individuals and as a com- homes? They have nothing munity have much to offer. hFc: Tell me one very mem- left.” I don’t remember saying We should be proud of that we orable story as a youth. anything, but she continued on can be and are leaders and AcostA: I tell a story with the words that would contributors not only to our about my Lola (grandmother) stick with me to this day, own community’s well-being, often when I am asked about “When people need your help, but to Hawaii and the nation. June 3, 2017 hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  11 NEWS FEATURE Filipino Captures Hawaii Republican worry too little about service to the electorate.” The edito- Party Chairmanship rial went on to state that “Os- trov, born and raised in by Atty. Emmanuel Samonte Tipon Hawaii, is a retired Air Force Filipino, Shirlene colonel; leadership experience De La Cruz Os- is a plus, even given her lack trov, who recently of elected office.” retired as a A Colonel in the Attracting Filipinos to the Re- U.S. Air Force, publican Party captured the chairmanship of Ostrov stressed that “Edu- the Hawaii Republican Party cation and outreach in the (Grand Old Party or GOP) at a community is key to our suc- tumultuous convention on the cess as a party. Not only will island of Kauai on May 13. we increase transparency and Ostrov’s election is signif- accountability within party icant in a number of ways. She leadership, but sharing our is the first Filipino to lead a points of view will attract state organization of one of the more members from the grow- major political parties in the ing ranks of disillusioned or United States. disengaged Independents and She was fighting the en- Democrats looking for a con- servative home. trenched establishment of the Shirlene Ostrov with the author, Atty. Tipon. Republican Party in Hawaii “We need those numbers who had put up an incumbent Party to become the true oppo- not seeking fame or fortune. I Even the Honolulu Star in our party and their votes in state legislator, Andria Tupola, sition party in this state. Now am not pursuing other posi- Advertiser has taken notice of the next election, votes that as their candidate. Ostrov won we’ve obviously got a steep tions at this time. I simply Ostrov. It published a ¾ page will come from the conserva- 265 to 111 because of good hill to climb. With only five want to serve the party in a interview of her in its May 26 tive cultures and people the strategists, like Miriam Hellre- Republicans in the State full-time manner to help Re- issue. And on May 16, the Democrats have taken for ich, Republican National House of Representatives and publicans take their rightful Start Advertiser published an granted. Two districts out of Committeewoman for Hawaii. none in the Senate, we strug- place in Hawaii.” editorial titled “Root for isle 51 are Districts 28 and 29, the They conducted a grass roots gle to get our voices heard. Ostrov pointed out that GOP to regain footing.” The Kalihi and Palama areas. operation among the dele- And we aren’t represented in “the most critical aspect of editorial pointed out that “The Those areas are 78 percent Fil- gates. The majority of the our Congressional Delegation, building a solid foundation is state needs more individuals ipino, and not only are they the GOP in Hawaii also wanted a a daily tragedy for Hawaii to get the party on a firm fi- with distinct perspectives to largest voting bloc in Hawaii, person with proven leadership with Republicans in control of nancial footing. We are sup- enter the political conversa- they are also very, very con- qualities and a vision for the the U.S. House and Senate, posed to be a sharp contrast to tion, holding power but not servative. They are Democ- party. More significantly, the and the White House.” the Democrats, offering vi- beholden to the entrenched rats now, but they are starting GOP sought a leader who In an op-ed in the Hon- able, workable alternatives leadership of the majority to understand that their voting could attract non-Caucasians olulu Star Advertiser on May that energize the state’s resi- party. Long-term incumbency habits are clashing with their to join, especially Filipinos 4, Shirlene was quoted as say- dents to want our solutions means public servants who (continued on page 13) who are one of the biggest ing: “The Hawaii Republican and not continue with what we non-white voting blocs in Party is not just the party of already know doesn’t work. Hawaii. no, nor are we simply the Our financial underpinning Ostrov’s only political ex- party of tax cuts. I believe helps us speak our message perience was as a U.S. con- we’re the party of aloha and broadly, and I know we are at gressional candidate for the ohana. . .We are the party that a critical financial crossroads first district of Hawaii. She wants to see every resident today. In fact, I believe that said that she ran against over- thrive so they can build their this is one of the main reasons whelming odds because she business, family and commu- why the Hawaii Republican did not want the election to be nity without excessive govern- Party has been in decline for uncontested. As it turned out, ment interference. That’s the the last few years and it will be she could not prevail against a future we see for Hawaii.” a primary area of focus for me well-known, well-funded, and Ostrov, who, since her re- as chairman.” union backed Democrat who tirement, has become a busi- Immediately after her had previously served in the ness executive, and a election as chairman, Ostrov House of Representatives – co-founder of a non-profit went to Washington, D.C. to Colleen Hanabusa. Hawaiian Cultural School in meet with Republican Party the National Capitol Region leaders and communicated Ostrov’s Goal for GOP said: “I think Hawaii’s Repub- with them her plans for the The Hawaii Republican licans have an excellent op- party in Hawaii. She said that Party is the minority party in portunity to rebuild and offer they expressed their optimism Hawaii. Ostrov said that she voters a real choice. My intent and committed to providing sought the chairmanship “be- is pure and simple. I don’t support and resources to re- cause I want to help build our have a private agenda. I am build the local party. 12  hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  June 3, 2017 OPINION Rizalian Ideals: A Framework in Youth not adhere to its revolutionary one’s fellowmen, to make a Leadership Development aims. And he showed that an sacrifice for the happiness of “ideal” community can be built others, to tell the truth even to by Serafin Colmenares Jr., Ph.D. leaders can learn from it. As by building one in Dapitan one’s detriment, to look upon Romero puts it, “Rizal is our himself. all as brothers…” he Philippines find the right recipe or ingredi- national hero, not only because Third is the principle of Having a clear vision, today is no longer ents for leadership that they he was instrumental in our de- wholeness, or the big picture. leading by example, concern shackled by a sorely need. liverance from Spanish colo- A leader is not self-centered for the greater good, open- colonial power, With the shortcomings of nization but more so because, and does not work for selfish mindedness, willingness to T but it continues to our past and current leaders, in many ways, he showed us aims or for the benefit of a few. sacrifice, and being virtuous – be faced with var- much hope is pinned on the up- how to make use of our full po- His or her goal is always the all these traits provide a solid ious social afflictions – coming generation. Just as tential, how to become a person good of the greater number; for grounding or foundation for poverty, crime, corruption – the Jose Rizal and others like him dedicated for the good of oth- Rizal, it was the good of the our youth as leaders of tomor- roots of which have remained exclaimed, the task of cultivat- ers, how to turn one’s excel- Filipino people and the country row. But having these charac- the same since colonial times. ing the motherland is burdened lence into service, and how to as a whole. In 1896, he said: ter traits alone are not enough. As former KOR Supreme upon the youth; after all, as work for the common good.” “In my heart I have suppressed In the closing chapter of Commander Reghis Romero II Steven Raga, a Filipino-Amer- What leadership traits can all loves, except that of my na- Noli Me Tangere, the dying said: “Today’s challenge is no ican youth leader, puts it, “the be learned from Rizal? Trillana tive land; in my mind I have Elias (representing Rizal), told longer to defeat the pride of a youth is forever the next chap- cites several. erased all ideas which do not Basilio (representing the Fil- colonizer. Our challenge in this ter in our story as a Filipino One is vision, or what he signify her progress; and my ipino youth): “Mag-aral ka.” generation is to overcome the people.” calls the principle of clear lips have forgotten the names Study; acquire knowledge; be ills of our society that has for But we need to remember, ideas. A leader should have a of the native races in the Philip- enlightened. The education of so long been subject to indiffer- he goes on to say, that the youth clear idea of where he or she is pines in order not to say more the youth is a major plank in ence, to mediocrity and to self- could inspire both hope and going, what his or her goal is. than Filipinos.” Rizal’s writings; in fact, centeredness.” fear in society: fear in the form Without a clear goal, all Fourth is open-mindedness Camilo Osias, a foremost Fil- Many attribute this dire sit- of apathy, criminality, and im- planned moves will fail. or the principle of many rivers. ipino educator, wrote that uation to a failure in or lack of morality; and hope in the form Rizal’s goal was the achieve- A leader should not have a one- Rizal’s “entire life, in a sense, leadership on the part of Fil- of participation, concern, and ment of Filipino nationhood, track mind; he or she should be may be considered as being ipinos. Former KOR Supreme volunteerism. The youth’s at- something he had nurtured able to explore and be open to devoted to one long campaign Commander Pablo Trillana III, titudes, values, mind-set, and from childhood and pursued alternative solutions to prob- for education.” in his article on Rizal and priorities will determine the fu- passionately in his adult years lems. A leader should be flex- For Rizal, an uneducated Leadership, talked about how ture course of the country. until his death. His works, Noli ible; a leader listens to other populace would forever re- our past and present leaders With the crucial role society Me Tangere and El Filibuster- points of view. Rizal mapped main slaves, and it is only have somewhat fallen short of has placed upon the youth, it is ismo, expressed his patriotic out not one but several roads through education that a peo- what was expected of them. imperative to instill a positive sentiments, and the five points toward national redemption. ple become free. He said that the very First Re- outlook upon them that will of his La Liga Filipina spelled He was a pacifist and favored Yet, traits and the acquisi- public that Filipinos estab- orient them towards develop- out what he wanted to see in reforms, but did not completely tion of knowledge are still not lished was untimely ended by ment. The challenge is for the the Philippines. dismiss armed revolution. enough; a leader must use American imperialism as much youth to bring hope rather than Second is what Trillana Fifth is sacrifice, or the them. And to use them, to put as it was by the Filipino lead- fear into our society. As Raga calls the principle of personal principle of the extra mile. A them into action, requires ers’ naivete or gullibility, and puts it, “the next generation worth. People follow when leader must be willing to suf- courage. Rizal made himself that EDSA’s promise of politi- cannot simply write our next they believe in a leader, when fer and sacrifice. In the Fili, the exemplar not only of how cal rebirth was aborted by the chapter – they have to make the they trust him or her. Leading Simoun asked Padre Flo- a person can develop himself weaknesses or failures of suc- chapter worth reading.” by example is necessary to rentino what must be done fully, but also of what an edu- ceeding governments. Per- How can the youth do this? show the leader’s worth. Rizal while the country is still under cated person can do to put into haps, our leaders were not From whom can they learn? has proven his worth, he made the shackles of a colonial action what one has learned. tenacious enough, perhaps they Trillana believes that the his life a building block, a use- power. Padre Florentino an- Rizal’s views on leader- were seduced and blinded by youth doesn’t have to look far. ful stone, and people believed swered: “Sufrir y trabajar.” ship are as applicable today as power, or perhaps they lacked Rizal’s entire life, to him, is a and followed him. He was Endure and work. To build the they were during his time. the necessary moral grounding. study on the principles of lead- even made honorary president Filipino nation, Rizal empha- It has been 120 years since Filipinos seem to have yet to ership and, perhaps, our future of the Katipunan, even if he did sized the need to sacrifice, to Rizal’s premature death, and go the extra mile so that the we as a people are still waiting cherished goal may be for the kind of leadership that achieved. He said: “victory is we need. Scores have offered the child of struggle, joy blos- but have proven short. Do we soms from suffering, and re- have to wait some more, or demption is the product of does the next generation of sacrifice.” Filipino youth already have Sixth is virtue, or the prin- the correct combination, the ciple of the moral force. A right recipe of traits, knowl- leader must be ethical and edge, and the courage neces- morally upright. For Rizal, sary to be the leaders that we the building of a nation re- have been waiting for? quires good men who must be dr. serAFin coLmenAres virtuous. What is virtue? To Jr., Kgor, is a past Deputy Re- Rizal, true virtue is modest gional Commander, USA Region, and simple: “to do good to of the Order of the Knights of Rizal. June 3, 2017 hAwAii FiLipino chronicLe  13 LEGAL NOTES

(DOJ) and Department of Republicans Introduce Bills to Homeland Security (DHS) grants. Lastly, under this bill, it Facilitate Mass Deportations would take longer and make it that state and local authorities laws, human trafficking, rack- or H.R. 2431. This bill will more difficult for foreigners to are cooperating with the immi- eteering (RICO) offenses, transform civil immigration apply for and be approved for By Atty. Reuben S. Seguritan gration enforcement objec- weapons smuggling, docu- violations into criminal viola- visas to the United States be- tives. The ICE Advisory ment fraud, and immigration tions which are punishable by cause there will be additional he Republicans in Council will be composed of benefits and violations. up to 20 years in prison. Fur- layers of scrutiny. These lay- the House have members appointed by the This bill also establishes thermore, the previously ers of scrutiny include the introduced bills to Chairman of the House Judici- by statute the ICE’s Enforce- granted immigration benefits checking of social media ac- make it easier to ary Committee, the Chairman ment and Removal Operations under the Deferred Action for counts. deport undocu- of the Senate Judiciary Com- (ERO) division. The ERO is Childhood Arrivals or DACA Immigration advocates T mented immi- mittee, ICE’s prosecutors’ responsible for identifying, will be removed and hence have criticized the proposed grants. This is in support of union, ICE’s union and the apprehending, detaining and pave the way for these undoc- bills and stated that they do President Trump’s agenda of President himself. removing aliens unlawfully umented immigrants to be de- not address the complex prob- mass deportation of undocu- Lastly, the bill codifies the present or removable on crim- ported because they lems in the immigration laws, mented immigrants. Victims of Immigration Crime inal or other grounds, includ- knowingly violated the immi- but rather reinforce the nega- Judiciary Committee Engagement Office (VOICE). ing aliens who are members of gration laws. tive perception of undocu- Chairman Representative Bob VOICE will provide informa- criminal gangs. The bill also This bill further requires mented immigrants—that they Goodlatte from Virginia has tion to the victims of crimes establishes the Office of Prin- states to give information to are criminals and dangerous proposed two bills. The first is committed by undocumented cipal Legal Advisor (OPLA), DHS on all details pertaining and hence, should be de- called the Immigration and immigrants as well as to the which currently does not ap- to undocumented immigrants ported. They also claim that Customs Enforcement Author- family of victims regarding pear in the laws. The Principal apprehended or inadmissible they will tear families apart. ization Act or H.R. 2406. The their attackers and available Legal Advisor will provide or deportable. The required in- Lastly, commentators have bill orders the hiring of 12,500 resources. legal and policy advice to the formation includes the per- compared the bills to the noto- additional immigration en- The second bill known as USCIS and represents the De- son’s name, address, rious laws of the Nazis in the forcement officers. All officers the U.S. Citizenship and Im- partment in immigration court photograph, license plate 1930s and 1940s which al- would also be in high-quality migration Services Reautho- litigation. number and all other identify- leged that all crimes were body armor and issued M-4 ri- rization Act or H.R. 2407, The third bill was intro- ing information. Furthermore, committed by Jews and hence fles, handguns and taser guns. aims to strengthen the powers duced by House Judiciary the bill punishes the cities and should be exterminated. The Immigration and Customs of the USCIS. The bill codi- Committee Member, Repre- states which are sanctuary Enforcement (ICE) will also be fies ICE’s Homeland Security sentative Raul Labrador from cities (a loose term that refers reuben s. seguritAn has granted the power to arrest Investigations’ (HSI) power to Idaho. This bill is called the to communities that shield un- been practicing law for over 30 years. For further information, you without a warrant. The bill calls investigate anything related to Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny documented immigrants from may call him at (212) 695 5281 or for the creation of the ICE Ad- national security, worksite en- Oliver in Honor of State and deportation) by cutting off log on to his website at www.segu- visory Council that will insure forcement of immigration Local Law Enforcement Act their Department of Justice ritan.com

NEWS FEATURE (from page 11, FILIPINO...) 376th Expeditionary Mission Ostrov earned a Bache- from George Washington Uni- conservative culture. Educa- fields of Central Oahu, Support Group, providing air lor’s Degree in Political Sci- versity. tion in the community will at- Hawaii. She said that her par- combat power projection ence from the University of She married her husband tract people whose family ents raised a “very tight-knit throughout the CENTCOM Florida, an MBA in Manage- Mark Jacob Ostrov in 1990 values and cultural back- Catholic, conservative and pa- Area of Responsibility, and ment from Troy State Univer- and they have twin daughters, ground align more naturally triotic family” who taught also served as a hub for strate- sity and a Masters of Arts in Jessica and Julia who are 16 with the Republican Party, if their children “to defend the gic airlift operations and as an Organizational Management years old. they hear us talk with them institutions and the virtues of intermediate staging base for regularly as we share our mes- character that make the pursuit transiting personnel and sage. With a diverse staff that of happiness possible.” Shir- equipment in support of oper- starts with a broad range of lene recalled that “the kitchen ations in Afghanistan. She ideas, we will articulate a mes- table discussion revolved served the U.S. State Depart- sage that covers the values and around the different ways to ment in support of the U.S. issues most people in our state secure the blessings of liberty Special Envoy to Sudan and care about and that the oppo- to ourselves and our posterity. also served as the Legislative sition isn’t even paying atten- It was an easy decision for me and Interagency Liaison for tion to.” to serve my country in the USTRANSCOM in Washing- United States Air Force.” ton DC. She also served as the PERSONAL AND FAMILy BACk- Ostrov served for 23 years Chief of the Global Combat GROuND and retired as a Colonel. As a Support Division at Headquar- Ostrov’s father is from seasoned Logistics Readiness ters, Pacific Air Forces. Batangas and her mother is Officer, she held command Among Ostrov’s military from Bulacan. Her father and staff positions at the U.S. awards are the Legion of joined the U.S. Navy in the Air Force and and Department Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Philippines, became a U.S. cit- of Defense. She served as the Superior Service Medal, Air izen in 1962 and settled in Commander of an Aircraft Force Meritorious Service Hawaii. She was the fifth of 8 Maintenance Squadron, and as Medal, Joint Service Com- children (6 girls and 2 boys). the Commander of an Air Mo- mendation Medal, and Air She was born and raised in bility Squadron unit in the Pa- Force Outstanding Unit Mililani, among the pineapple cific. 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So Young Lee 256-7421 pio pati ni by Patricia Lourdes Viray defended the Philippines toric claims over the contested Noynoy 'Sige, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 against China's extensive waters. p u n t a h a n ANILA, Philip- claims on the South China Sea, Duterte said that Carpio ninyo, pigilan pines — President had been urging the president and President Benigno Aquino ninyo,'" the MRodrigo Duterte on to enforce the ruling of an in- III should have acted upon re- president said. Wednesday criticized Supreme ternational arbitral tribunal on ceiving information that China The presi- Court Senior Associate Justice the maritime dispute. has been building facilities in dent has pre- Antonio Carpio over his re- The senior associate justice the Spratly Islands in the South viously also marks on the South China Sea gave lectures in the Philippines China Sea. blamed the or West Philippine Sea dispute. and abroad casting doubt on Carpio, a justice, is not part US for allegedly not acting to pushing for the arbitral ruling "Si Carpio, daldal nang China's vast historic claim over of the executive branch. stop China from militarizing would lead to a war against daldal [expletive] wala namang a large part of the South China "Ang problema nito, when and conducting reclamation China. ginagawa noon, so gusto nito Sea, which includes a portion it was being constructed seven work in the disputed waters. The Chinese president ear- punta ako doon sa UN for the that is within the Philippines' years ago, the newspapers in The US is not a claimant state lier warned that they would go enforcement," Duterte said in a exclusive ecnomic zone. the Philippines, Time maga- in the South China Sea but is to war when Duterte raised the speech during the 119th an- On July 12, 2016, the zine, were awash with pictures concerned about freedom of ruling of the international tri- niversary celebration of the United Nations-backed tribunal that there was something navigation through the vital sea bunal during their meeting in Philippine Navy. ruled in favor of the Philip- abrewing there... Nandyan lane. B e i j i n g a f e w w e e k s Carpio, one of those who pines, invalidating China's his- yung ating navy bakit hindi The president also stressed ago.(www.philstar.com) MAINLAND NEWS going towards the mass crimi- nalization and deportation of Asian Group Condemns Trump’s Budget immigrant and refugee com- widen the gap between the rich tem already disproportionately of people and working families munities. Instead of investing Proposal and poor and further enable a impacts communities of color. throughout the country. The directly into workers, students, he Asian Pacific Amer- corporate, anti-worker, anti-im- With the government’s blessing budget serves only to line the and putting more people on the ican Labor Alliance, migrant, and racist agenda. for more agents and more de- pockets of the wealthy 1% path to the middle class, we’re TAFL-CIO (APALA) “We are not surprised by tention beds, the private prison while taking away essential seeing moves to a more milita- condemned President Donald this budget – it confirms every- industry will continue to profit services for struggling families rized state. This administration Trump’s latest budget proposal thing we have seen and knew on the incarceration of Black and communities only trying to has repeatedly shown its relent- saying it makes significant cuts would continue to happen,” and Brown bodies.” make ends meet. We are calling lessness to destroy our democ- to social welfare programs, tax stated Johanna Puno Hester, APALA Executive Director on Congress to put people over racy and the values of freedom cuts that benefit the wealthy, APALA National President and Gregory A. Cendana added: profit and resist this xenophobic and diversity we hold dear. and increases border security, Assistant Executive Director of “Budget cuts to social welfare and white supremacist agenda.” That’s why it’s important now immigration deportation fund- the United Domestic Workers, programs and the repeal and re- Hester added: “As an im- more than ever to resist, organ- ing, and law enforcement. AFSCME Local 3930. “Our placement of critical healthcare migrant myself, I am disgusted ize, and fight back against these APALA said the budget will broken criminal injustice sys- will be detrimental to millions that more taxpayer dollars are oppressive tactics.” June 3, 2017