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Bloody end for Alvin Flores Gang PHILIPPINE NEWS SER- VICE -- AGENTS of the Na- Philippine Scene tional Bureau of Investigation Happily Ever After… and the Philippine National Police on Thursday night ended the checkered career of notorious robber Alvin Flores and three of his men in a gun- battle in Cebu. The end for the heavily- armed suspects known for posing as cops came at 8 p.m. Thursday when operatives of the NBI led by Ruel Lasala and the Directorate for Intel- ligence under Director Eu- gene Martin raided the their hideout at the Tripina Ceneca Compound in Barangay Staca, Compostela, Cebu. The suspects ignored orders for them to surrender and Guimaras Island,annular eclipse January 26,2009. Photo by Ferdinand Edralin immediately opened fire at the NBI and PNP agents who were forced to retaliate. Aside from Flores, also 7 Reasons why we are killed were Ritchie Hijapon, Roger Sanchez and Mark Stealing a kiss in Bay. Photo by John Brian Silverio Salamanca. A fifth member of supporting Noynoy the gang who was seriously “Do you really love me?” she asked Dante who sat with his back against a wounded confessed involve- This exemplifies People showing of support and love huge trunk of an acacia tree. She was leaning against his breast as they looked ment in the October 18 Green- Power passion, why people for a former president. This towards the seashore and the tall masts of ships beyond. belt 5 heist in City are willing to campaign, showing of support miracu- where one of their fellows finance and fight for a can- lously bankrolled into a “Of course,” he said. was killed. didate. Those who say that people’s call for Noynoy to “Do you think we will live happily ever after?” she asked again like a child, The Cebu encounter came this is mere ‘euphoria’ and run for president even if he recalling the tragic ending of the movie they just saw. barely four hours after a mili- will fade come voting day are had no plans of doing so. “We will,” he assured her. tary official, a namesake of whistling a happy tune. — These events could only be Flores, surfaced at the office Billy Esposo orchestrated by a sovereign By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr., Publisher and Editor Asian Journal San Diego, The original and first Asian Journal in America of Northern Mindanao police God who director Chief Supt. Danilo has compas- sion over See page 10 (Continued on page 5) nations shackled by the Felipe Mationg’s blight and darkness of Pacquiao is on the cover of 80th Birthday Bash arrogant and shameless celebrated at MCRD corruption. TIME Magazine 2. He in- San Diego spires hope The ’ most suc- said. Conrad Reloj | SAN DIEGO, – Prior cessful boxer Manny ‘Pac- The Filipino said being 11/13/09 -- A birthday bash man’ Pacquiao is on the cover featured in the magazine to Noynoy’s last August 22, 2009, held at candidacy, of TIME Magazine’s Asia is the “most humbling we were edition. experience” in his box- Bay View Restaurant, MCRD, resigned to Pacquiao, who is aiming for ing career. San Diego welcomes Aklan’s Noynoy Aquino our fate of an unprecedented seventh ti- He said “it is a great newest octogenarian, Mr. tle in seven weight divisions, honor for me to be the Felipe Mationg of Kalibo, just choosing the utopian is featured by the prestigious face of my people and Aklan, now a resident of San lesser evil among tradi- By: A Family from magazine in a five-page story. let everyone know we Diego, California. Baguio City, Philippines tional, same old,eager beaver The story will also be are a small but mighty presidentiables. None of included in the magazine’s country.” Accompanying the entrance 1. We see the handiwork of them inspires hope. But all global editions. Pacquiao is set to of a blazing cake was a rous- God in his candidacy – Ni- that changed when Noynoy “I absolutely had no idea face Puerto Rican ing chorus of “Happy Birth- noy died for the country and responded to that God-given that when I started my career boxer Miguel Cotto day.” At the end the song, he his widow became president calling in his life to serve the in boxing, to provide a better in Las Vegas, Nevada on TIME blows out the candles and after people power. After Filipino people whom his life for myself and my family, November 14 (November 15, Magazine Asia edition made his wish. This action is battling cancer, Cory went father died for. Tears of hope that I would now be where I Sunday, in Manila). symbolic of extinguishing the home to the Lord which from the hearts and eyes of am today and on the cover of The Filipino boxer would seven different weight past, while the wish is meant ushered in an unprecedented (Continued on page 8) TIME Magazine,” Pacquiao clinch his seventh title in (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 11) Attend the free presentations of the affordable but luxurious housing developments in the Philippines! Presented in San Diego, Hemet and Temecula November 2009. Call 619-746-3416 for reservations. Call for Schedules of Call (619) 746-3416 or Baguio and La Union Beach properties. Presentations in brochures and reservations Single family homes in Pan- SAN DIEGO gasinan, , Bulacan, Batangas, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro

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On television Gomez, and Marlene Dauden. shows, there were no openly gay The Filipino Stars This was followed by other films, men. There were no male or fe- the list of which we did not dis- male prostitutes who would come of Yesteryears cuss in detail. out in the open either. The mis- Other movies that Eddie made tresses were hidden in the closet by Dr. Romy R. Protacio were “Condenado” (1958), “Tan- and would never come out in the ikalang Apoy” (1959), “ with open as a mistress or querida Read Dr. Romy Protacio’s previous articles by visiting our , Blanca Gomez, Lol- of a married man, particularly a website at www.asianjournalusa.com ita Garcia,, Eddie Arenas, Carlos politician. In the years to follow, Salazar, Bella Flores, Matimti- nagsulputan na ang mga bad- man Cruz, and Etang Discher, ing at mga queridas or “kabit.”. “Tubog sa Ginto” (1971) with Many years ago, hostesses or Eddie Garcia: Going 90, , , better known as “mga babaing , and Luis Gonzales, mababa ang lipad” (now called hataw pa rin si Manoy! “Patria Adorada” (1969) with GRO’s or Guest Relation Offi- , cers), would not come out during Going 90, hindi pa rin papigil and , “De Colo- day time for fear their neighbors si Eddie Garcia sa pagtatrabaho. res” (1968) with Joseph Estrada, would recognize them. When Hataw pa rin! Kung baga sa , Mario Montene- they come out, they would be ulam na adobo, habang nagtata- gro, , Mila Oca- wearing bandanas to cover their gal lalo itong sumasarap. Like Eddie Garcia with in “Gumising ka Maruja” mpo, Divina Valencia and Jun face. many of his contemporaries, he Aristorenas, “Ito ang Pilipino“, Today, wala silang pakialam believes in continuing with his by the country’s national artist, those TV sets back then maybe a monumental epic in the history sa mundo. They are proud of work in the entertainment indus- Carlos “Botong” Francisco. considered “museum material”, of the Filipino movies starring what they are or what they do. try because it’s part of his system To prepare for his role, Eddie what with dial knobs instead of Joseph Estrada, – it’s in his blood! together with the other members remote controls for switching Mario Montene- He was born Eduardo Verchez of the “Siete Infantes” under- channels and a sliding wooden gro, Barbara Perez, Garcia on May 2, 1921 in Sor- went physical fitness training door to hide the rectangular , and sogon. Their family descended and learned the art of fencing for screen. Johnny Monteiro, from Spanish settlers in the three months. They would have Jaime Castelvi, Albert Madi- When the movie Philippines, giving Eddie one of strenuous physical activities (like son, Johnny Monteiro , Gil de “Tubog sa Ginto” his assets –his good mestizo fea- lifting weights) in the morning Leon (dad of Christopher de was shown in Phil- tures. His father, Antonio Garcia and then would undergo training Leon), Mario Montenegro and ippine theaters, ang originated from Camarines Sur in fencing in the afternoon. After George Sanderson were the mga “bading” ay while his mother, Vicenta Ver- three rigorous months, they other male leads who formed the nagwala sa kagala- chez from Juven, Sorsogon. started filming the movie. “Siete Infantes de Lara”. Nida kan. Nagumapaw He was a former member of “Siete Infantes” was originally Blanca also appeared for the sa puso ng mga the Philippine Scouts (a military serialized in komiks (Filipino first time as a young lass in this bakla ang kagala- group organized and headed by Eddie Garcia today comics) of which I am once an movie. kan sa pagkaka- American officers but made up avid reader of during my child- Eddie played the perennial kon- roon ng bahagi sa of Filipinos) in Okinawa dur- discussion of his romantic esca- hood years. When it was made trabida (villain) during the early industria ng peliku- ing World War II. To honor his pades, even in the past. For my into a movie by the well-known part of his acting career before lang Tagalog. It is contributions in the military, the interview with Eddie, I preferred director Manuel Conde, I was he became a leading man in both true that there were Philippine Military Academy to respect his privacy and not thrilled as it amazed me at my action and sex comedy films in movies about gay Marangal (Honorable) Class of to tread any further along lines young age to see my beloved the 1990’s (by the way, when people like “Facifica 1974 adopted him as one of their which he considers sacred. comics characters come to life on he started doing action films 20 Falayfay,” “Jack Eddie Garcia with Marlene Dauden and Rita honorary classmates, alongside the silver screen. (My love affair years ago, he was almost in his & Jill,” and “Ang Gomez during a FAMAS Awards Night First Gentleman Mike Arroyo. His Movie Career with Pilipino comics will stay 70’s!). Among his well remem- Tatay kong Nanay,” His wife died in 1995. Ed- with me even until my college bered films are “Sino ang May die has three children, two of Eddie started his movie career days at the Mapua Institute of Sala?” with , but those movies were about men They are seen everywhere – in whom passed away - one from when a friend, George Ander- Technology (MIT) on Doroteo Amalia Fuentes and Paraluman, who are openly gay and were malls, in resort places, and in a motorcycle accident in 1973 son, read an advertisement in the Jose in Manila where I would “Taga sa Bato” with Luis Gonza- not accepted in the upper class 5-star hotel lobbies. Ang mga and the other one of a heart at- newspaper that the late director, stay behind after classes to read les, Paraluman, Lolita Rodriguez society. In “Tubog sa Ginto,” bading ay nagkalat na sa mga tack. It’s not easy to get Eddie to Manuel Conde needed seven komiks which I would rent for and Van de Leon. He was the Eddie played the role of a gay television shows gumaganap na talk about his personal love life, young men to play the roles of cinco centimos (five centavos)). favorite villain of the King of man living in 70’s Manila. mga artista or kaya TV hosts. which he considers very private. “Siete Infantes de Lara” (1949). Later on, the movie “Siete In- Philippines movies, Fernando The movie was the first mov- Nuong araw nagtatago ang mga He is cautious and tight-lipped Anderson asked him and a group fantes” will be shown on TV and Poe, Jr. in most of the films pro- ing portrayal of a gay man who mistress o kabit ng mga kilalang during interviews where he of friends to audition for the being a Filipino movie addict, I duced by FPJ Films. is married to a beautiful wife politiko, artista, o mayamang would dismiss questions by sim- movie. They went to see Manu- enjoyed watching them on our Eddie also did movies with and who fathers a young man. negosyante. Today, ang mga ply saying that his relationships el Conde who told them to come wooden encased black and white LVN Studio and Sampaguita Almost living a perfect life of “kabit” o “querida” ay mas have always been conducted in back in three days. Of the 40 Zenith television set, something Pictures. He was under contract financial stability and perfect matapang pa sa tunay na asawa. an “adult” way. applicants who were given screen that was still considered a trea- with for 12 family, he fears he will be ousted Inaaway pa nila ang mga tunay He has a current long-time girl- tests, Eddie was one of those sure in the early sixties. Back years. In 1961, Dr. Jose Perez of by family and society once his na asawa. Many years ago, you friend, a relationship he describes chosen to join the lead roles of then, having a TV was quite a Sampaguita Pictures gave him true identity is revealed. as “fine and dandy” – a remark the “Siete Infantes de Lara”, novelty, and people considered it In my younger years, one can- (Continued on page 15) he would make on interviews. which was based on a comic strip even a status symbol! Nowadays There has never been much

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I Gifted with an enormous talent leave the show to the stage where it and charismatic appeal beyond belongs. After all, there is only one words, Elvis Presley was a true Elvis Presley.” American artist, a performer of “Elvis has a great love for gospel magnetic dimensions, and a singer music,” Bill pointed out, “and of incredible brilliance. His music when the King sings ‘How Great and his songs, his vibrancy and his Thou Art’ and ‘You’ll Never Walk charisma, his sensual good looks Alone’ you can tell that he has a and incredible voice, will always deep religious background.” remain in our hearts. Over the years as an ETA, Bill That is why Elvis fans find such has met many of Elvis’ friends and joy listening to Elvis sing. That musicians, like Charlie Hodge, is why they enjoy attending Elvis DJ Fontana, J.D. Sumner, Ricky, competitions wherever they are. David and Billy Stanley (Elvis’ And that is why the Elvis Presley stepbrothers), Kathy Westmore- Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute land, Marty Laker, Sonny West, Joe Artists contests during Elvis Week Guershaw, Ronnie Tutt, Ed Parker, in Memphis, Tennessee, draw thou- The Sweet Inspirations, and Vester sands every year. Presley. Through all the years, the Elvis Donny Edwards Tribute Artists around the world Donny Edwards – Three-time continue to bring Elvis back to us. ETA can achieve,” the new cham- Ultimate Top 3 Winner So with pleasure, I present to you pion said in an interview with this the Top 3 Ultimate Elvis Tribute reporter after the contest. “It is This is the third year in a row that Artists of 2009: Bill Cherry, Donny both an honor and a privilege to Donny Edwards made it to the Top Edwards and Kevin Mills. be recognized by the Elvis Presley 3, but not World Champion yet. So Enterprises. It’s almost like being I asked him how he feels about it, Bill Cherry – the 2009 Ulti- recognized by Elvis himself. It just and here’s his answer: mate Elvis Tribute Artist World doesn’t get any better than that!” “To be in the Top 3 is quite an Champion As Ultimate World Champion, accomplishment in itself, and I am Bill was awarded prizes to die for: very grateful. I brought my very “Being the World Champion the title and the crown, together best to the Grand Finals and I was for 2009 is the highest honor an with the belt and the recognition confident I would make it to the from the Elvis Presley Enterprises; Top 3 once again. However, you cash prize of $20,000; the opportu- always hope that your name is the nity to sign a performance contract with the Legends in Concert; and (Continued on page 6) other valuable prizes. Cherry will also be a showcase performer for this November’s Elvis Cruise to Co- zumel, Mexico, together with other Elvis Tribute Artists. After becoming World Cham- pion, what is ahead for Bill? “The ride has just begun and I am ready to rock n’ roll! Up on the stage dressed as Elvis, I feel like Clark Kent becoming Superman! It’s a great feeling. When I am on the stage, I am Elvis. It’s a thrill and a fantasy! It is a time capsule of sorts, and it’s like the 70’s all over Bill Cherry again.” Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 13 - 19, 2009 tion hold will be issued, and the person will be detained for the immigration violation. Bail may Ateneo is top RP school in World Uni Rankings Legal Buzz be posted to secure the tempo- Aside from retaining it’s title although all are substandard pro- Ranking universities will by Atty. Dennis Chua rary release of such person from in the UAAP Men’s Basketball, ducers of all knowledge.” remain controversial for the immigration detention. Ateneo De Manila University The organization used a stan- foreseeable future. But there Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega The person shall then be put (ADMU) has another reason to dard scale in ranking the world is much less argument than www.ctvattys.com in removal proceedings with the celebrate: the Katipunan-based universities according to Martin there was two years ago about Read Atty. Dennis Chua’s previous articles by visiting issuance of the corresponding campus was the top Philippine Ince, founding editor of THES: whether the process should our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Notice to Appear. The Notice university, according to 2009 THES focuses on main char- even be attempted. Universities shall inform the person of his World University Rankings acteristics of a university: size, continue to define themselves immigration violation and why sponsored by Times Higher scope and research inten- internationally, both at subject he or she is being removed from Education (THES)- QS. siveness. level and as whole institutions. Crimes That Will Cause Your the United States. ADMU ranked 234th Next is the academ- Different rankings have emerged Depending on the type of in the university ic scope of institu- in the past 12 months, and there Deportation Or Removal criminal offense committed, a rankings, beating tion: We regard a is broad acceptance that cross- person may be eligible to file University of the “fully comprehen- border comparisons are here to By: Dennis E. Chua, Esq. | a sentence of one year or longer for a waiver to prevent removal Philippines (UP) sive university as stay in higher education. 10/13/09 -- Any alien who has may be imposed; or deportation in Immigration that had been the top being active in five There remain issues about the been convicted of a crime runs 3. A person who at any time Court. university in the past areas of scholarship advantages enjoyed by English- the risk of being deported or after admission is convicted of A grant of a full and uncondi- two years. UP placed – science, technology, language universities and those removed from the United States. two or more crimes involving tional pardon by the President of 262th and De La Salle Uni- biomedicine, or social institutions with a base in sci- Legal permanent residents who moral turpitude; the United States or by the Gov- versity – Manila in the bracket of sciences and arts and humanities ence and medicine, but there will have been convicted of a crime 4. A person who is convicted ernor of any of the several states 401-500 list. The amount of research has be continuing efforts to level the may be included as those who of an aggravated felony at any may also prevent the removal ADMU has been leaping produced in the past five years as playing field as far as is practi- may be removed or deported. time after conviction. Aggravat- or deportation of a person for the survey in the past years: It identified by Scopus. cable. - From Good News Philippines The Immigration and National- ed felony is a category of crimes certain criminal offenses. ranked 254th last year and be- ity Act enumerates the types of that include murder, rape, sexual In order to avoid the harsh tween 400 and 500 in 2006 and criminal offenses which would abuse of a minor; consequences of removal as a 2007, respectively. In the rank- render a person removable or 5. A person who is convicted result of a criminal conviction, it ing, ADMU this year shared with deportable. of a crime relating to high speed would be best that once criminal Brandeis University (US) and Among the criminal offenses flight from an immigration charges have been filed, a person School of Oriental and African listed are as follows: checkpoint; immediately consult with an im- St (UK). 6. A person who has failed to migration practitioner regarding Meanwhile, Harvard Univer- 1. A person who has been register as a sex offender; the immigration consequences of sity has been leading the survey convicted of a crime involving 7. A person who at any time a criminal offense. in the last six years; followed moral turpitude within 5 years has been convicted of a viola- by University of Cambridge. after the date of admission. A tion of any law relating to a About Atty. Dennis E. Chua Rounding out the top five are crime of moral turpitude refers controlled substance (drug of- Yale University, University Col- to “conduct that is considered fenses); Atty. Dennis E. Chua is a part- lege London, and Imperial Col- contrary to community standards 8. A person who is a drug ner in The Law Firm of Chua lege of London and University of of justice, honesty or good mor- abuser or addict; Tinsay and Vega (CTV) - a full Oxford both tied at fifth. als.” Some examples of crime 9. A person who has been service law firm with offices Top Universities 101 of moral turpitude include arson, convicted of a crime of domestic in San Francisco, San Diego With more and more students embezzlement, grand theft, violence, a crime of stalking, and Manila. The information opting to matriculate internation- assault with a deadly weapon, or a crime of child abuse, child presented in this article is for ally, the THES-QS made the uni- manslaughter; neglect or child abandonment. general information only and is versity rankings to guide those 2. A person who has been not, nor intended to be, formal looking for the best universities convicted of a crime for which An alien including legal per- legal advice nor the formation of to enroll in. 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November 13 - 19, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 nity is connected. Manny explains, down with the killing of Flores. Government while the P10,000 “I have been in several programs Bloody end for He said a fifth suspect who was was given by Lt.Col. Alvin PTE-HOPE, INC. at the 10th Annual with PTE-HOPE, Inc. and value the wounded and captured by law- Flores. comradeship that the organization Flores Gang men during Thursday night’s The body of Domingo who is Economic Renewal Summit has facilitated yearly to make sure shootout is cooperating with in- said to be facing a string of crimi- (Continued from page 1) that the community is fully aware vestigators. nal charges including murder and By Marissa Acierto | SAN DIEGO- booth for the summit. of activities going on to help facili- Empedrad to clear his name. “It’s unfortunate he (Flores) got theft was claimed by his widow On Friday, November 13, 2009, the Afternoon workshops will have tate other organizers to improve and According to Empedrad, Lt. killed since he could have given and brother Tuesday in a members of PTE-HOPE, Inc. (Pa- the following topics: housing in the share ideas to help other non-profit Col. Alvin Flores denied any gasa-Tumainisha-Esperanza-Hope, community, marketing your non- organizations and individuals to help us more information,” he said. City funeral parlor. connection to the wanted Alvin Verzosa said the P510,000 re- Domingo, a native of Isabela Inc.) and guests will be setting-up profit organizations and working improve them on what they need to Flores. bright and early for a booth, along with elected officials. do.” For further inquiries on how to ward for the capture of Flores province, was described as a for- with other community organizers The “Wrap Up Session” will invite get involved with PTE-HOPE, Inc., Empedrad said Lt. Col. Flores will go to an informant whose mer New People’s Army rebel in San Diego County, to promote input from individuals on what they contact (619) 549-0014 or email at is assigned with the Army’s name was withheld for security who joined but was later dis- community awareness, cooperation, have learned. The event will end at [email protected] 104th Infantry Brigade operating reasons. missed from the Citizens Armed hope, unity, respect and goodwill 3:30 p.m. in Lanao del Norte. The P500,000 was set by the Forces Geographical Unit. among various cultural and ethnic PTE-HOPE, Inc. Members sched- PNP spokesman, Chief Supt. Department of Interior and Local groups. The summit will be held at uled to attend and guests are Lydia Pacquiao is on Leonardo A. Espina said a mas- the Jacob’s Center at 404 Euclid Av- Duros, RN (Poway); Eddie Enriquez sive intelligence operation un- enue in San Diego within the fourth (Del Mar); Vince Bumanglag, West- TIME Magazine dertaken by the PNP led to the SATURDAY District area of San Diego Board of ern Pacific Carpet Care (Poway); (Continued from page 1) neutralization of Alvin Flores and Supervisor’s Ron Robert’s. Jim Perman (Chula Vista); Hercules his gang mates. “The Directorate NOVEMBER 14 The mission of the summit for 2010 Dinglasan (Mira Mesa); Olivia Din- divisions if he wins against the is is to create awareness of diversity glasan (Mira Mesa); Lydia Loristo Puerto Rican. for Intelligence even furnished in the local community with all the (El Cajon); Corazon Gloria-Espiritu Pacquiao has defeated several box- the NBI with information that led unification elements. The platform is (Scripps Ranch); Edith Mckenzie ing greats, including “Golden Boy” to the neutralization of the sus- the same one that PTE-HOPE, Inc. (Mira Mesa); Gerald Espiritu (Para- Oscar de la Hoya. He may also get pects,” he said. created in the Fall of 2006 to pro- dise Hills); Bill Flores (North Bay to face American Floyd Mayweather PNP chief Director General mote exactly just what the summit Terrace); President Mateo Camarillo if he wins against Cotto. Jesus Verzosa earlier formed a is looking for. The summit hopes (Kensington); Robert Sanchez (Del After taking on de la Hoya on Special Investigation Task Group to draw strength from the various Mar); Carmen Duenas (Mira Mesa); December 2008, Pacquiao knocked to spearhead the hunt for Flores ethnic elements in the San Diego Manny Cabildo (Spring Valley/Jam- down Britain’s Ricky Hatton last who was tagged as the leader of community which are the Filipino ul); Aster Santelices (National City); May. Pacquiao has won titles in the ju- the fake policemen who stormed Americans, Latino/Hispanic/Mexi- Manny Galendez (Skyline); Elmore the Rolex Store inside Greenbelt can Americans, African Americans Flores (National City); Mel Marin nior welterweight, lightweight, su- and European/Anglo-Descent and (Chula Vista) and Dr. Maxine She- per featherweight, featherweight, 5. others. rard (Broadway Heights). super bantamweight and flyweight Verzosa said they expect inci- The event is free with pre-regis- Connecting with the communities divisions. dents of robbery–holdups to go tration and begins at 8:30 a.m. fol- are outstanding leaders that include lowed by a complimentary continen- representatives from Los Angeles tal breakfast. The summit sponsors such as Sonara Barber-Carter and include Assembly Republican Cau- from Sacramento, Roleeda Statham, cus along with other legislators who Senior Consultant to the Assembly co-sponsored it as well. Republican Caucus. The summit will also provide Dr. Maxine Sherard who is the technical assistance consisting of Vice President of PTE-HOPE, Inc. workshops on grantwriting, how will be having a separate workshop to partner with businesses and job for ACT, an organization which she training, networking and visiting re- also represents. source tables, investing youth capac- One of the guests for PTE-HOPE, ity building and economic develop- Inc. is the President of the FRA, ment. Free lunch will be provided Branch 84, Manny Cabildo who be- for those who have registered and lieves that our organization has been have reserved and are manning a effective in ensuring that our commu- RESTAURANT FOR SALE IN NATIONAL CITY

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to look forward and maintain I became aware of the struggles her marriage. Her story was so that women faced at home while Contemporary unique being both a Navy wife their spouses were away, and and a sailor as well. in the case of Dr. Ruiz, those Asian American Like Dr. Ruiz, a character of a that she faced while in service. rare experience was Julian Ortiz. Though I am not a full-blooded by Dr. Ofelia Dirige Unlike the 22,000 other Filipinos Filipino, I am proud of the ac- Co-Founder and Exec. Director, Kalusugan Wellness Center who join the American service, complishments that those of my Read Dr. Dirige’s previous articles by visiting Julian was one out of 800 se- culture have made. They have our website at www.asianjournalusa.com lected for the Coast guard. Most paved the way for me and other “Guardies” were second or third descendents who are in the mili- generation Filipino-Americans, tary now or will be in the future. but Julian was one of the rare, There is so little information Beyond the Mask: first generation. He came from available that recites the history an underprivileged background of these people. Dr. Oades has that included eight brothers and made it possible through his re- sisters and only a seventh grade search and compiling of informa- A Summary tion. This book is something that Left to right; Jay Ruiz Jr., Dr. Ceferina Ruiz, and Senior Chief Juan Victor Ruiz education level. Despite be- all those with a Filipino heritage By Dorothy Olsen during a book sign in 2004. ing the only one without a high school diploma in the group cho- should read. Ruiz (AKA “Jay”), a friend and the Navy as an Ensign. She was sen for enlistment, he went on to *** he story of U.S. Navy boot camp. He was threatened Dorothy Olsen is a third year Filipinos and their former colleague of Dr. Oades. especially significant because as Jay’s story began in December Dr. Oades mentions, al that time, by the Commanding Officer with student at SDSU majoring in Timmigration to the 1960 when he was chosen out it was taboo to commission a Fil- being kicked out of boot camp Sociology. United States has been an of 200 applicants to join the ipino woman. A freelance writer due to that lack of a diploma. Ju- untold one for me. Never service. Jay like the majority of referenced in the book, stated lian promised the Captain that if before had my eyes been Filipinos, was designated the that, “As a woman and as a Fiipi- he gave him a chance, he would steward rating, but later request- na, she broke the barrier of color do anything for the Coast Guard. Presenting: The open to the hardships that He kept his promise and received people of my ethnicity dealt ed a change in rating to Electri- and gender” (Oades 141). In cian’s Mate, which was rare for order to get her commission, Dr. his high school diploma and Top 3 Ultimate with. For a period of al- he even became a U.S. citizen. Author Dorothy Olsen a minority to accomplish. He re- Ruiz had to waive her responsi- most 100 years, the United ceived resistance from the Engi- bilities to her children as a result Julian Ortiz served the Coast Elvis Tribute States had been a mainstay of sailors as well as stories neering Officer on board his ship of both her husband and herself Guard for 25 years and success- in the Philippines. Through- told through the sailor’s when he asked to be sent to “B” serving the country and that dur- fully raised 3 daughters with his Artists of 2009 school for his trade. The officer ing a time of war she would have wife by his side. out that century, Filipinos family members. The aims of the author for writ- (Continued from page 3) The general subject of the book believed that “B” school wtts too to put country before family. It endured the colonial rule of advanced for him and recom- was astounding that even though ing his book, was to “raise public last one called. Who wouldn’t want America\and experienced was the experience of a few consciousness and understanding to be named World Champion?” generations of Filipino-Ameri- mended that he go to “A” school Ceferina was a doctor and was Donny’s family was originally the independence of their instead. To the officer’s surprise, also a commissioned officer, of the Navy serviceman’s contri- cans and their experience in the butions to the Filipino-American from Iowa, but later moved to Tex- country. The presence of United States Navy. That of first Jay graduated in the top three she endured discrimination and as. Now, Donny makes his home America allowed Filipinos in both “A” and “B” schools, racism. She recalled times when struggle for justice and racial in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada, the generation, born and raised in equality” (Oades VI). I believe to enlist into their differ- the Philippines, the 1.5 genera- proving that a Filipino was intel- she sat in an area designated for home of countless Elvis Tribute ligent enough. He later went on officers and was asked to provide that Dr. Oades accomplished Artists, and at one time, Elvis him- ent branches of the service, tion that were born in the Philip- his aim because he was able to pines and raised in the United to become a Battery Charging ID. even while she was wear- self. He became an Elvis fan at the most notably, the Navy. Electrician, Main Propulsion ing her uniform. The idea of a create a story that included tales tender age of two, and little did he States and the second generation from the past when Filipinos know that being an Elvis fan would Those sailors that were able that were born and raised state- Controller. When Jay was a P01 brown skinned woman obtain- he was selected for the Advance ing an officer’s rank seemed first had the ability to join the lead him to a beloved career as an to pass stringent written, side. The book gave a sounding Elvis Tribute Artist. Degree Completion Program and to be highly unlikely to some Navy as well as contemporary oral, and physical exams board for many former service versions. The dialogue was open As an ETA, Donny has performed members to express the racism, attended Southwestern College people. The experience of being everywhere – all across the United joined only to find that they a wife to a sailor was difficult. to the point that these men and would all become stewards discrimination, as well as the full-time and graduated with an States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Associate of Science degree in Ceferina experienced extended women couid tell about their per- Mexico, and in several countries in for officers. !hrough inter- emotion and mental hardships sonal experiences with infidelity they faced. Family members of Supervision. This degree and his periods away from her husband Europe. Next year, from Novem- views and daily conversa- time in service led him to be pro- as he went on WestPac and other and prostitution. Nothing seemed ber 4 to 12, 2010, Donny will be sailors dealt with long periods of to be held back as these sailors tions with friends, the au- absence. Wives were forced to moted to the rank of senior chief deployments. She toid of her performing on his very first cruise wanted the true stories to cone ever. Dubbed as “Elvis Cruise: Fun thor, Dr. Riz Oades, in his be temporary single parents, car- His story is unlike most told in knowledge of the temptations the book because his Filipina that sailors experienced while out into the public. in Acapulco II”, the ship Carnival books Beyond the Mask: ing for lhçall of the fmancial and This book made me aware of Spirit will depart from San Diego, emotional needs of the family. wife outranked him as a doctor overseas and acknowledged that Untold Stories of U.S. her husband had been unfaithful the harsh reality that minorities California, to Acapulco, Zihuatane- A major character in the book and commissioned officer. jo/Ixtapa, and Manzanillo, in the Navy Filipinos was able to Dr. Ceferina Ruiz, the wife of during his deployments. Despite faced during the majority of the is Senior Chief Juan Victor 20th century within the military. Mexican Riviera. convey firsthand accounts Senior Chief Jay Ruiz had joined these things, Dr. Ruiz chose To hundreds of Elvis fans, sake, forget about the credit card Smile Breathe Donny’s ability as a performer is bills that will be coming in 2010. top notch! He looks and moves like Relax Smile Elvis, sings and talks like Elvis, and Repeat Relax also has the charisma of the King. At Large... The Miles Method of Mood Repeat His Southern manner, uncanny Mastery Breathe resemblance to Elvis, warmth and Smile And now do a cool-down time great charm, makes him a favorite by Miles Beauchamp Breathe Relax of approximately one hour. Dur- anytime, anywhere! Smile Repeat ing this time feel free to drink “Elvis has brought great joy to my Relax the refreshment of your choice. life and I want to bring that same Read Miles Beauchamp’s previous articles by visiting our web- Repeat Breathe Pepsi is pretty much always rec- joy to the fans,” Donny said. “I site at www.asianjournalusa.com Smile ommended, of course, but any- owe Elvis and the fans my career Breathe and my continued success. I’ve had Relax thing will do such as Starbucks much help and advice from many Smile Repeat (if you’re rolling in bucks), hot people and I’m grateful, and I am The holiday marathon Relax chocolate, or even Kool-Aid. especially grateful to my mentor Repeat Hey, no wimping out! Get to In addition, you may want to and fellow ETA, Gary Wesley, for it! Get moving, get it in high indulge in a few choice pieces of his guidance, and also to my friend is coming!! Breathe gear, get it together, and just get See’s or Godiva candy or, for the Shawn Klush and his manager, Dan Smile it! You’ll never get it all done purists among you, some fruit. Lentino.” It’s going to get very crazy shortly and here are a few Relax just sitting there thinking about Gimme a break. How does it feel when he puts on ways to protect yourself Repeat all the relatives coming over. This cool-down time can also the Elvis outfit and assume the Elvis Now again, be used to meditate on the best persona? “It’s the greatest honor!” Breathe times to hit Toys r Us, or the best Donny replied. “I feel I have to do Coming up very shortly will be stressed thinking about what’s my best because I am representing Smile Breathe places to find parking spots in Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwan- coming. And let’s face it; all of someone I love and respect.” Relax the shopping centers, or how far zaa, Hanukah, and New Years us could be in a better mood Smile Donny considers getting to Repeat in advance you’ll need to get to – the holiday marathon. As you from time to time. Relax perform with the Jordanaires, DJ the post office to get everything probably know from past experi- Feel free to use this any time, Repeat Fontana, and the Sweet Inspira- Yeah, you got it! Pump it up, mailed. Meditating is always tions as memorable experiences in ence, this is going to be a very any place, that may be necessary pump it up, and go! Remember, Breathe good; just make sure you don’t his ETA career. Through the years, stressful time. In my never-end- to make you feel better, make no pain, no gain! he has met so many people close ing quest to bring you methods your friends like you more, or Smile use it to get even more stressed. Relax In other words, don’t even think to Elvis, and has gotten close to a that you can use to make your make the day seem just a tiny bit Breathe few, namely, Cynthia Pepper, DJ life just a little bit better, this better (especially if you’re out Repeat about the office parties! Smile I’m not sure just when holidays Fontana, Charles Stone, Ed Bonja column is dedicated to improving shopping and fighting for a park- and Jimmy Velvet. Relax Move it, move it! Get that became such stressful times, but your mood whenever you get too ing place). And for goodness Repeat mind moving! Keep it up! Go! I have a hunch it’s when some- Kevin Mills – Third Place Win- Go! Go! one opened the first ad agency. ner Breathe Or just perhaps we do it to our- ASIAN JOURNAL Smile The first Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California Breathe selves in our search for the best Talking about his win, Kevin Relax Smile time we can give our families. smilingly said, “I’m really proud of An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most Repeat my accomplishment. I feel really widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! Relax If so, that’s fine, as long as we Repeat remember that family really is pleased about my performance and Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio Hut two, three, four! You can what’s important. I did the best I could during the Publisher & Editor Managing Editor do this, you’re strong, you’re Breathe I hope this column helps you contest. I’m really happy about the outcome, and I’d like to offer my Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp invincible, you’re tough, you’re Smile not only get in a better mood, in debt but so is everyone else! congratulations to Bill and Donny. Associate Publisher Associate Editor Relax but also maintain it. As usual, It was a great battle!” Repeat no thanks are necessary; your Ashley Silverio Kevin’s authentic portrayal and Breathe better mood is thanks enough for Assistant Editor fascinating interpretation of Elvis Smile Breathe me. has made him one of the country’s Relax Smile popular performers in the indus- In Pursuit of Excellence Repeat Relax try. His crowd-pleasing style and Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) Repeat mannerisms, mixed with his unique Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) Breathe blend of talent, vocals and charisma Soledad Bautista (1917-2009) Smile has attracted for him fans from all Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades (1935-2009) Relax over the world. Repeat Respected in the industry, he has The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in appeared in dozens of high-profile all Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date Position opening for travel productions including several tele- Breathe vision appearances and acting roles. is every Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Thursday Smile Some highlights of his career in- prior to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate Relax agent in San Diego , experience clude Entertainment Tonight, Inside cards, or information, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail Repeat Edition, 48 Hours, ABC Primetime is available for $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is and most notably, his starring role not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs Are you starting to feel the and lead performance in “Elvis- the required . Pls e-mail resume to Beginning” an A& E documentary. but welcomes submissions. Entire content is © 2009 copyrighted burn yet? Yeah, you got it, keep it up! You’re looking good! Kevin became an Elvis Tribute material by Asian Journal. Materials in this publication may not [email protected] Artist because of his love and be reproduced without specific permission from the publisher. Breathe (Continued on page 14)

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He is honest – Ballsy God’s direction first before El Cajon LED Holiday Light plunging in the presidential race. three incandescent holiday light Exchange Aquino Cruz, Noynoy’s sister We could see that his reluc- strands for multi-colored LED Sat., Nov. 21, 2009 – 11 a.m. to declared on national media holiday light strands by simply 3 p.m. that she is willing to be shot tance to seek the presidency presenting a copy of their current Water Conservation Garden, if anybody could present evi- is genuine. We believe that SDG&E bill or bringing their 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr., El dence that her brother is a thief. power should be given to those California ID. Cajon This sincerity is unparalleled who have strength of character “We are looking forward to even among the closest fam- because they are not obsessed helping our customers stay en- Seaport Village LED Holiday ily and relatives of the other nor in love with it. And yes, ergy-efficient during the upcom- Light Exchange presidentiables. None of the Mr.Gary Olivar, Malacanang ing holiday season,” said Mark Sat. Nov. 28, 2009 – 1 p.m. to other presidentiables’ sisters spokesman, Noynoy is his own Gaines, director of customer pro- 5 p.m. or brothers would like to end man because true manhood grams for SDG&E. “During last Seaport Village, East Plaza up dead. Noynoy was reared in could only come from a humble year’s holiday lights program in Gazebo, downtown San Diego an environment of honesty as spirit. San Diego County we exchanged (Surfing Santa arrives at 1 exemplified by the lives of his 6. He alone could mobilize 5,757 LED light strands for p.m.) parents.Indeed, an apple doesn’t people power – No other presi- 2,500 energy-conscious SDG&E fall far from the tree. dentiable could ask the Filipino customers. That is an increase Vista LED Holiday Light 4. 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November 13 - 19, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 immigration benefit has resulted. Matter of Li, 20 I&N Dec. 700 The upside of Ondoy’s devastation Phil - Am (BIA 1993). Remember, for this prohibition against birth parents By Rica Monzon ness of the individuals who left the and seek His instructions as we to apply, the child must not only I just saw what was left of the comforts of their unfrazzled (and open our eyes, hearts, homes and be adopted but she should also damage typhoon Ondoy made over frazzled homes), I would like to pay hands to embrace the people He is Law 101 be able to obtain immigration the weekend. It was certainly not a tribute to the other heroes of this pe- asking us to help and do everything by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. simple sight of mild disaster, but a riod. People who despite the tragic we can to make their lives better. benefits because of the adoption. picture of calamity which resulted Member, State Bar of California & The most common scenario is fate of losing their homes, proper- Be a blessing. Your blessings are Integrated Bar of the Philippines to thousands of families losing their ties and even loved ones, still was in and with you for great and noble like Dang’s case -- a child who homes to the mud-infested flood. able to say sincere “thank you’s” af- reasons. We are always in the posi- Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- was adopted by a U.S. citizen Why of all places in Metro Manila? ter receiving relief goods and shine tion to bless others. urnalusa.com and, because of the adoption, was Manila, serving as the country’s with their precious smiles amidst This is the time for all of us to able to enter the United States as capital, comprised of most of the the struggles that they are fazed shake our comfort zones and get out an immigrant. country’s richest and most famous, with. Early this afternoon, visiting of the boat, and be life-savers to the The intention of the law is ob- suffered a tragedy that turned Olandes, a nearby community in people around us physically, emo- Can adopted child vious. It seeks to prevent abuse Marikina, Pasig and Cainta into cit- Marikina which was one of the most tionally and spiritually. Let this time of adoption as a means to under- ies of disturbed oceans. The rivers badly hit areas, enabled me to wit- be evident of the genuine goodness nearby spilled onto the land and petition her birth mother? mine U.S. immigration laws. It ness the rise of special individuals that is in us all. made it as its monstrous extension. whose resiliency will forever inspire Imbued in helping others is the ensures that birth parents will not Why, Lord, why? This may be a genuine joy we all can unearth Our previous articles on adop- parents made Dang realize that give up their children in ex- me. Their eagerness to receive help tion elicited feedbacks from our it was a painful decision for her question posed by some, if not most did not take away their manners and from selfless acts of kindness and change for a chance to immigrate of us during these trying and heart didn’t pave way for pride/selfishness compassion. Forget your politi- readers. As one would expect, birth mother to give her up. to the United States. In the same wrenching times. the queries mostly came from Instead of having negative to tarnish their character. They pa- cal ambitions, abolish your secret breadth, it ensures that adoptive Like Nick Vujicic, a man with desire to parade your “good deeds” our kababayans who want to feelings, Dang appreciated the tiently waited for their turn to take parents will not adopt the child no limbs, more well-known as a the goods’ bags and radiated with and just be there for the people who adopt their relatives in the Philip- sacrifices her parents on both for some less noble consider- person of great faith, courage and smiles, which I will never forget, to need help. I believe that the greatest pines, in the hope that they too sides had to make to give her a ations. Of course, they are those joy, I witnessed how this predica- show their gratitude. form of generosity could be found will be able to enjoy the good better life. This inspired her to like Dang who only have the best ment/handicap that swept the nation Instead of asking why, let’s ask in love-infused giving when you ask life in America. But there is also study hard. She earned honors in intentions, but the ban applies to brought out the best in a lot of God what He is trying to teach us as and expect nothing in return. - From people. Not withstanding the great- this email from an adopted child school and after graduating from them just the same. a Nation through this difficult period Good News Philippines – abandoned and given away college, landed a well-paying But what if the adopted child when she was just a few months job in a prestigious Silicon Val- came to the United States not old – who now wants to petition ley company. She took frequent because of her relationship with and bring her birth mother to vacations to the Philippines. Her her adoptive parents, but through the United States. Let’s call her purpose, as she had openly told some other means? For instance, Dang, and her birth mother Aling her adoptive parents, was to look what if Dang was able to im- Anita. for and know Aling Anita and migrate to the United States by Says Dang, “Since the time I her siblings. She finally found marrying a U.S. citizen? Can she learned that I was adopted, I them and they spent as much then petition Aling Anita? In that have never stopped dreaming time as she could together. She case, it is possible, subject still to of being with my real mother.” learned that they have remained certain conditions, namely, that Aling Anita lives in a remote poor and survived by working on a natural parent-child relation- northern town in the Philippines a farm owned by another per- ship once existed between them with Dang’s five elder siblings. son. She has taken pity on Aling and has now been re-established, As customary in many Filipino Anita, who has aged so fast that and that the adoption has been families, the children still live she looks ten years older. terminated. with their parents even if they Dang now seeks our help in While Dang may not be able to already have families of their filing a petition for Aling Anita. bring Aling Anita and her own. Dang is the sixth siblings to the U.S., what child. Her father died is important for her now when Aling Anita was is that she is able to bond pregnant with her. Fear- with them and live her true ing that she will not be identity. Of course, her able to raise her, Aling love for her adoptive par- Anita gave Dang away ents has gone stronger than for adoption to a rich, ever, for she owes them the childless couple living good life she now enjoys in the city. and shares with her natural Dang’s adoptive family. parents petitioned her as Atty. Rogelio Karagdag their child and brought , Jr. is licensed to practice her with them to the law in both California and United States when she the Philippines. He prac- was just five years old. tices immigration law in San When Dang turned 12, they told She wants her to experience Diego and has continuously been her about her true identity. the good life in America. Her a trial and appellate attorney in Not that they had any choice. siblings are also excited because the Philippines since 1989. He Adoption rarely remains a secret. they will also have a chance to travels between San Diego and Relatives talk about it, espe- go to America. Can Dang push Manila. His office address is lo- cially within their family. One through with her plans? cated at 16486 Bernardo Center of Dang’s cousins overheard her Unfortunately, Dang cannot Drive, Suite 228, San Diego, CA parents talking about it, and she file an immigrant petition for 92128. He also has an office in innocently relayed it to Dang. Aling Anita. The reason for this the Philippines at 1240 Apacible Not only that. Dang had been is that Dang immigrated to the Street, Paco, Manila, Philippines wondering why she looked dif- United States by virtue of her 1007, with telephone numbers ferent from her parents. They being an adopted child. Natural (632)522-1199 and (632)526- could no longer keep the truth parents of adopted child can- 0326. Please call (858)348-7475 from her. They told her every- not obtain immigration benefits or email him at rkaragdag@at- thing, including the reason why through their natural child if that tyimmigration.com for your free she was given up for adoption, child was adopted in accordance consultation. He speaks Tagalog To their credit, the adoptive with INA §101(b)(1)(E) and an fluently. Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 13 - 19, 2009 Dante, especially when the family found out the latter’s relationship Philippine with his sister. DANTE WAS SITTING BY THE FOUNTAIN in the Mall of Stories Asia watching his three-year-old grandson Jon-jon play. A small by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. ball rolled towards the young boy who picked it up and ran towards Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at his grandfather. A little girl ran www.asianjournalusa.com after Jon-jon crying. “That’s my ball,” she claimed. Dante gave her the ball back as her grandmother, who was behind Happily Ever After… her said “thank you.” He looked up and saw the smil- ing face of Mita, his sixteen-year- The rest of the afternoon they spent at the Luneta old girlfriend years ago. Suddenly, Park, talking about their plans to get married Escolta Street the bittersweet memories of the someday. As teenagers, they knew they had a long he was holding. Blood oozed past came back in his mind like a “Who among you insulted our flash: their first meeting, the ice way to go, but they were determined to realize their sister?” two teenagers demanded, profusely out of his face. The Tony and Maria: The doomed victim staggered, holding on to cream confections they shared at dreams and spend the rest of their lives together. They coming out from nowhere. They lovers in” West Side Story” the Magnolia Kiosks, their walks were Mita’s brothers. The group his wound. Everybody scampered were truly in love. away except for Dante, who tried on the sidewalks of downtown hardly knew them as the two Manila, the roasted peanuts and always kept to themselves, never to hold the victim to prevent him though it was not Dante who ante looked at the “Do you really love me?” she inflicted the injury, the fact that green mangoes he bought for her, asked Dante who sat with his associating with the men in the from falling to the ground. But window of the the other brother pushed him he was with the culprit made him the movies they saw together, back against a huge trunk of neighborhood. their romantic moments at the Lu- house across the Dante’s initial instinct was to away. Before he knew it, Dante culpable of the crime in her eyes. D an acacia tree. She was leaning Three months after the incident, neta Park, and the tragic incident street and waited for a against his breast as they looked stay back. He thought that the was left alone with the broth- ers, as even Cesar ran away. The the family moved out of the that broke them apart. The years sign to appear. Slowly, towards the seashore and the tall two had found out his secret rela- that passed had slowly healed his tionship with their sister despite small boy ran towards the broth- neighborhood. the window opened half- masts of ships beyond. The trial lasted for five years wounds. “Of course,” he said. their conscious efforts to hide it ers’ house and reported the inci- way and out came a white dent. In a short while, the parents with postponements and all and “How are you?” was all he “Do you think we will live hap- from everyone. Later, he learned could say. that during a basketball game came and eventually brought the in the end. Dante was acquitted handkerchief that quickly pily ever after?” she asked again but Cesar, who eventually resur- “I am fine,” she answered. She fluttered in the wind. It was like a child, recalling the tragic played earlier on their street, victim to the hospital. “You will pay for this,” the faced to face the music, was sen- had forgiven him and she seemed ending of the movie they just saw. Cesar made a sexual comment happy and contented. somehow tied down to the when Mita passed by on her way victim’s father angrily pointed tenced to six months in jail. But window’s corner and was “We will,” he assured her. since it was his first offense, he When Mita left with her grand- HE WAS ATTRACTED TO not blown away. It was the was given a one-year probation daughter, Dante knew that she had HER the first time she moved to the disappointment of Mita’s fulfilled her wish of living happily sign. His sixteen-year old with her family in the house family. Her brother, to the very ever after. And so did he. Even if girlfriend, Mita, was ready across the street. He knew she end, was persistent in implicating they did not end up together. - AJ to leave her house. went to school at nine in the Quickly, Dante put on his morning when he went to school shirt and his shoes and grabbed early one day. His class didn’t SIGN UP TFC, GMA & MYX FOR his books as he went out of the start until eleven a.m., but since house. His quick pace led him to then, he started leaving the house the street corner in an instant. In a before nine to be able to see her ONLY few minutes, he saw Mita, beauti- come by and board a jeepney. ful in her red dress, as she walked On the third time, he mustered towards him. They ignored each enough courage to introduce other. They did not want their himself. Sunset. Photo by John Brian Silverio. $24.99 A MONTH neighbors and her family to “So you are the new girl across AND WATCH PACQUIAO VS COTTO ON PAY-PER-VIEW THIS know they were together. Mita the street,” he told her. home. Her younger brother and his finger at Dante. 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He was hesitant at first because the allowance he saved for the date might not be enough to cover all his expenses. But he could not deny her wish. They had a fried chicken lunch at the Savory Restaurant at the foot of the . They then walked back to Rizal Avenue and watched the movie, “West Side Story”, a modern- day version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” featuring the doomed lovers, Tony and Maria, at the Ideal Theater. The rest of the afternoon they spent at the Luneta Park, talking about their plans to get married someday. As teenagers, they knew they had a long way to go, but they were determined to realize their dreams and spend the rest of their lives together. They were truly in love. November 13 - 19, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 sports sections. He loves sports and Felipe Jr., Felmar and Liza who are Felipe Mationg’s made many road trips to Las Vegas, all successful professionals in their to watch boxing. He is passionate respective field of specialties. The 80th Birthday Bash about boxing, horse racing, fishing eldest son Felipe Jr. has completed and the San Diego Padre Baseball two degrees, Bachelor in Biology celebrated at MCRD Team. and Bachelor in Business Informa- Felipe is a role model for his tion Service, while his wife Joyce (Continued from page 1) children. He is a hardworking has BA in Biology and Doctorate to influence the future. man through and. through. He is in Pharmacy; Felmar and Liza both Felipe’s welcoming personality, a-retired U.S. Navy man who served have BA in Business Management. knowledge and refine sense of hu- his adopted country for 22 years One of his secrets to longevity is to mor endeared him to the San Diego (1953-1974), followed by 20 more avoid stress. by being devoted to his community. He loves to reminisce years of continuous public service family especially to the grandchil- about his life in the farm before he at the U.S. Post Office from 1974 - dren; and being generous to friends joined the U.S. Navy. Everybody 1994. He never smokes nor drinks and relatives. He said that he feels knows he likes horse racing. He and intoxicating liquor, but loves fine good by giving and helping others in his lovely wife frequently visit Del wine and occasional conversation need. He never fails to share some Mar Race Track, just ten minutes with friends and fellow Aklanons in of his fishing catch of the day, ripe drive north from their residence. His San Diego. persimmons and fresh vegetables other hobbies are: gardening, grow- Felipe is a devoted husband to his from his backyard garden. Months ing fruits and vegetables for family lovely wife, the former Miss Lilian before Christmas his balikbayan consumption and doing home im- Ricaforte from Banga, Aklan who box is full and ready for shipment is a registered nurse by profession. provement projects, reading the San (Continued on page 12) Diego Union Tribune especially the They are blessed with three children,

South Bay Terrace Community Fil-Am Seniors Association Officers received Certificates of Appreciation from Assembly member Marty Block - 78th District, represented by her Office Manager Joyce Temporal.

SANDAG releases Draft 2009-2013 Coordinated Plan

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released the 2009-2013 Draft Coordinated Plan for review and comment. The Coordinated Plan provides a five-year blueprint for how the transit and social service transportation concepts described in the Regional Transportation Plan are to be implemented in the region. This Plan allows SANDAG to continue to distribute funding under several programs aimed at improving transportation options for seniors, persons with disabilities, and persons with limited incomes.

To view or download the draft Plan, please visit www.sandag.org/coordinatedplan. Comments will be accepted through Saturday, December 5, 2009 via fax at (619) 699-1905, electronically through the Web site comment form, by phone at (619) 699-1947, or by mail to SANDAG, Attn: Coordinated Plan, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101.

A public hearing on the 2009-2013 Coordinated Plan is scheduled for:

Friday, December 11, 2009 – 9 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting Room (7th Floor) SANDAG 401 B Street San Diego, CA 92101

The Draft Coordinated Plan was prepared in collaboration with Metropolitan Transit System, North County Transit District, Caltrans District 11, the SANDAG Social Services Transportation Advisory Council, and the Coordinated Transportation Services Agency for San Diego County, along with input from social service agencies, citizens, stakeholders, and other transportation service providers.

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L to R. Felipe Jr., Joyce, Lilian, Felipe Sr. the Celebrant, L.to R. Felmar, Lilian, Joyce, Felipe Jr., & Liza. Mr. & Mrs. Felipe Mationg Felmar, Mom Lilian and Felipe Jr. Sarah, Felmar and Liza. Seated: The grandchildren, The Grandchildren L. to R.: Lauren, Kristine, Jus- Lauren, Jacob, Justine, Noah and Kristine. tine, Noah and Jacob

Dancing with the Stars’ prospect – Birthday Boy with dancing partner Paz Ong

The Celebrant and Guests

Liza, Dad Felipe and Mom Lilian L. to R. Noli Sarabia, Dr. Selby, Felipe, Sandy, and Julie

The Hawaiian Dancers Seated L.to R. Edsel, Adel, Vangie, Polly, Roselyn. Standing, Henry, Pete, Norma, Nenia, Willy and Nanie.

L.to R. Seated: Wily, Nenia, Julie & Roselyn. Standing: Inday, Felipe Jr., Lilian, Felipe Sr., Felmar and the Hawaiian Dancers Group souvenir photos of family and guests Edsel, Pete, Norma, Noli, Vangie and Polly. Felipe Mationg’s 80th Birthday Bash at MCRD Catch the most anticipated fi ght of 2009 San Diego With your family and friends at home!

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Cao Cao’s brutal, fast-approaching army, the warlords band together to mount a heroic campaign—unrivaled in history—that changes the Stephanie Reese gives face of China forever. A massive hit in Asia and the most expensive Movies to Watch Asian film production of all time, Red Cliff is a breathtaking war epic that marks the triumphant return of John Woo. (Fully subtitled) outstanding concert at by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. www.redclifffilm.com (Following are movies now showing or Carnegie Hall soon to be shown in San Diego.) This film is Rated R by the MPAA. Running time 148 minutes. Exclusive Engagement Opens Wednesday, November 25th International singer and stage Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas actress Stephanie Reese gave an 3965 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200 – (619) 819-0236 outstanding performance at the prestigious and historic Carnegie Hall (Zankel Hall) in New York City last Saturday evening before nearly 600 people. True to her oft-repeated reputa- tion as the “Standing Ovation The Horse Boy - How far would you travel to heal someone you Queen,” the Filipina-American love? An intensely personal yet epic spiritual journey, The Horse singer was given a standing ova- Boy follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on The Messenger - In his most powerful performance to date, Ben tion by her enthusiastic crowd horseback through Outer Mongolia in a desperate attempt to treat his Foster stars as Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army officer who has just who demanded an encore at the condition with shamanic healing. When two-year-old Rowan was returned home from a tour in Iraq and is assigned to the Army’s conclusion of her performance. Stephanie Reese diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse Casualty Notification service. Partnered with fellow officer Tony Proceeds from the concert were trainer, and his wife Kristin Neff, a psychology professor, sought the Stone (Woody Harrelson) Cecilia B. Rebong. best possible medical care for their son-but traditional therapies had to bear the bad news to the slated to go to Reese’s philan- With empathic ability, Stepha- thropic project of building a little effect. Then they discovered that Rowan has a profound affinity loved ones of fallen soldiers, nie alternately made her audi- for animals—particularly horses—and the family set off on a quest Gawad Kalinga village for poor Will faces the challenge of ence extremely quiet, applaud, for a possible cure. The Horse Boy is part travel adventure, part families and to the victims of the completing his mission while laugh, and even cry at one point insight into shamanic tradition and part intimate look at the autistic recent destructive typhoons, both seeking to find comfort and when she shared a sad personal mind. In telling one family’s extraordinary story, the film gives voice healing back on the home in the Philippines. experience prior to belting a love to the thousands who display amazing courage and creativity every- In a pre-concert note in the front. When he finds himself song. day in the battle against this mysterious and heartbreaking epidemic. drawn to Olivia (Samantha November 2009 Carnegie Hall Despite a nagging cold, Produced by Rupert Isaacson and directed by Michel Orion Scott. Playbill where 12 pages were Morton), to whom he has Stephanie wowed the audience www.horseboymovie.com just delivered the news of devoted to the Reese concert, with her powerful voice. Her Stephanie wrote, “By the end of her husband’s death, Will’s repertoire included some of her This film is Not Rated by the MPAA. Running time 93 minutes. emotional detachment tonight, 30 families will have own compositions, like the now Exclusive Engagement Opens Friday, November 13th homes, many more will receive begins to dissolve and well-liked Chaka Laka Boom Landmark’s Ken Cinema the film reveals itself as a relief goods to help them survive Boom. She made difficult songs 4061 Adams Avenue – (619) 819-0236 after the tragic flooding in the surprising, humorous, moving and very human portrait of grief, seemed easy to sing with her friendship and survival. Featuring tour-de-force performances from Philippines.” flawless voice. Discussing her career as a Foster, Harrelson and Morton, and a brilliant directorial debut by Stephanie was accompanied in Oren Moverman, The performer, Stephanie added, “I the piano by the Paris-based Fil- Messenger brings us into came to realize through many Am John Florencio. In a popular the inner lives of these life challenging events that I Pilipino song titled “Ikaw,” Fili- outwardly steely heroes wanted to not only be a thriv- pino pianist and music director to reveal their fragility ing singer and actress, but also Glenn Lemen accompanied the with compassion and someone that would be able to singer. Red Cliff - Legendary action-cinema master John Woo and in- dignity. use my artistic gifts from God Guest performers were singer ternational superstar Tony Leung reunite for the first time since the for a higher purpose beyond all Calvin Keen and Flamenco 1992 classic Hard Boiled in this epic historical drama based on a This film is Rated R by the Hollywood lights and curtain dancer Sergio Viglini. legendary 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty. the MPAA. Running calls.” Among the production crew Red Cliff opens as power hungry Prime Minister-turned-General Cao time 105 minutes. For more than two hours, were Sylvia Cancio, execu- Cao (Zhang Fengyi) seeks permission from the Han dynasty Em- Exclusive Engagement the former Miss Saigon star in tive producer, Pete and Shirley peror to organize a southward-bound mission designed to crush the Opens Friday, two troublesome warlords who stand in his way, Liu Bei (You Yong) Germany and London’s West Domingo, producers, Elton November 20th and Sun Quan (Chang Chen). As the expedition gets underway, Cao End theatre actress, entertained Lugay, line producer, Marissa SPECIAL APPEARANCE! Director Oren Moverman… Cao’s troops rain destruction on Liu Bei’s army, forcing him into re- her audience composed mostly Araneta, marketing coordinator, and Cast Members Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson Saturday of Filipino-Americans, including treat. Liu Bei’s military strategist Zhuge Liang (Takeshi Kaneshiro) Evening, November 21! Ted Benito, technical director knows that the rebels’ only hope for survival is to form an alliance her parents who flew in from the and Dennis Sy, assistant to the Landmark’s La Jolla Village Cinemas West Coast, GK’s Tony Meloto with rival warlord Sun Quan, and reaches out to Sun Quan’s trusted 8879 Villa La Jolla Drive – (619) 819-0236 technical director. -- by Manny advisor, war hero Zhou Yu (Tony Leung). Vastly outnumbered by and New York Consul General Caballero, New York

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organized religions for not doing Pagsapit ng dilim, naglipana enough to alleviate the plight of na ang mga “call boy” sa mga Lower Your the masses and dissatisfaction hotel, bar, at kalsada. with the government for not just- The “badings” were able to ly defending their human rights relate themselves in Eddie’s role Balintataw Nets against the powerful wealthy few in “Tubog sa Ginto.” by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez drive many peasants to the fold by Virginia H. Ferrer of the cults or to side with the The Awards Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- communists. To acknowledge Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com that Jesus is “near, at the gates,” Eddie won his first “Best Actor at www.asianjournalusa.com or that the kingdom of God will Award in a Drama Series” in the reach its consummation at his re- 2002 Star Awards for his role of turn (we do not know when it is Leandro Montemayor, the fic- going to occur) demands a con- tional Philippine President on the Napakaswerte Mo! Why some Filipinos fall television drama series, “Kung version of hearts and transforma- Mawawala Ka”. Ano? Isang pirasong tuyo at nilagang kangkong lang prey to apocalypticism tion of the dehumanizing sinful He is by far the most-awarded ang nasa iyong plato ngayong oras ng tanghalian? structures. The Church and the person in the long history of the Aba’y hindi dapat mainis bagkus ay masiyahan government in the Philippines Filipino Academy of Movie Arts kasi ‘tong kapitbahay mo plato niya’y walang laman. Joke of the Week: A Holly- sect, in attracting followers is should do more than what they and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards. wood film production went to due to the people’s disdain for are doing now and join hands in He garnered a total of 34 nomi- a tiny Latin American country Japan’s establishment, despair providing people’s spiritual and nations - 13 for Best Supporting Ano? Sa pagmamaneho mo ikaw ay nagngingitngit? to shoot a movie on location. A for the future, unemployment, material needs. Otherwise, the Actor, 10 for Best Actor, and 11 Ang dahilan ay ang haywey masyadong napakatrapik citizen of that country was asked desire for mental and spiritual country will continue as a potent for Best Director. Out of these buhol-buhol ang sasakyan at hindi ka makasingit. to appear at the end of the movie healing during period of continu- breeding ground for cults with nominations, he garnered six Aba’y kaswerte mo naman may sarili ka palang dyip. with a one-liner script, “This is ous bad news, and guarantee of apocalyptic tendencies and for Best Supporting Actor wins, the end.” The native who took a direct line to God and mystical militant insurgency. In today’s five Best Actor wins and 5 Best Ano? Nagbrek na kayo ng girlfriend mo na si Luningning? great pride in appearing in a enlightenment. People are drawn Gospel Jesus asks his hearers to Director wins, three Hall of Aba’y huwag namang iuntog ang ulo mo sa dingding movie for the first time agreed to cults with millenarian or live as if the end is near, to keep Fame Awards and one lifetime ‘di dapat mag-alala’t marami pang diyang darating Achievement Award. He was without hesitation to do the part. apocalyptic thinking for various on behaving and living towards Aba’y mabuti ka pa’t natikman mo nang magka-darling. He memorized day in and day reasons also. Many experienced eternal life. In effect, Jesus is awarded his first FAMAS Award a sense of belonging to a com- asking each of us to live today as in 1957 and his last FAMAS, a out his line, “This is the end.” Ano? Lunes na bukas, pasok na naman sa trabaho? When the time came to deliver munity and oneness with the if we know that today is the end Hall of Fame for Best Actor, in his line, with all the cameras and leader who allegedly has all the of time! 2003. Nakakapagod naman,masakit nang mga buto ko Eddie was the first actor to be lights focused on him, our guy answers to life’s basic ques- Aba’y maswerte ka’t may pinagkikitaan ka, Selo tions. Others received spiritual Quotation of the Week: “What inducted in the FAMAS Best hetong si Damian problema niya anak ay pito. got so nervous; instead of saying, Supporting Actor Hall of Fame “This is the end,” he confidently and/or physical healing. Some, seems to be the riddle, the abyss dissatisfied with society, family, in 1974. He is the only person declared, “Is this the end?” of our human existence ... is the in the Philippines to be a Hall of Ano? Ang sinasakyan mong dyip tumirik at nasira? and established religion, found beginning of eternal life.” Karl Fame inductee of the FAMAS in kaya kailangan ngayo’y maglakad ka ng mahaba Scriptures: First Reading: a rebel group that defends and Rahner. three categories: Best Actor, Best Aba’y kaswerte mo naman dahil may dalawa kang paa Daniel 12: 1-3. The Book of cares for them. Supporting Actor, and Best Di- hayun tingnan mo si Ping pilay ‘di ka ba naaawa? Daniel is a literature on life, not It has been observed that the rector. He is the only performer on death and destruction. The Philippine poverty and material in Philippine movie history to producers. He bagged the Com- back to his wife (played by Glo- book aims at sustaining the faith- deprivation of the great num- win three consecutive FAMAS ber of its citizens are only too Eddie Garcia: edy/Musical Best Actor Award ria Romero) although she already ful’s hope, strengthening faith, Awards. Best Supporting Actor during the recently-concluded has found new love in the arms of and increasing confidence in the evident, contrasting very sharply Awards for “Taga Sa Bato,” another man (). with the affluent and extravagant Going 90, hataw 6th Golden Screen Awards for midst of trials and persecution. (1957), “Condenado” (1958) and his role as an estranged husband Recently, he also finished doing Individuals and communities are living of the relatively few fami- pa rin si Manoy! “Tanikalang Apoy” (1959). who had been away for four de- a movie of Carlos Caparas --- a encouraged to stand firm during lies, the elite group of the social And to this day cades and who decided to come the persecution under Antiochus pyramid. Political power is also (Continued from page 15) Today Eddie is still very active (Continued on page 17) Epiphanes, because those trying concentrated in the hands of few in the entertainment industry. He would not hear about male pros- actively supports independent times will end not in calamity, families that try by all means to titutes or “call boys.” Ang male but in salvation. Second Read- perpetuate their political dy- films and gives inspiration to prostitute ngayon ay nagkalat sa aspiring new movie directors and ing: Hebrews 10: 11-14, 18. In nasties. 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Inter-country Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- the adoption was finalized before parents became U.S. citizens and adoption is a complex process tions, please feel welcome to journalusa.com the Hague Adoption Conven- decided to adopt the child. Will and the Hague Adoption Con- email me at AttySuPer@gmail. tion took effect or prior to April the I-800 be approved? Unfor- vention is relatively new. We com or call 619 819 -8648 to 1, 2008? The adoptive parents tunately, there is no guidance are hoping that USCIS and DOS arrange for a telephone consulta- Mas makakatipid sa taksi may pursue the case as an I-130 on this issue. This is only one make liberal interpretation of the tion. case and follow the old immigra- regulations so that more children Takbong pumasok ng bahay ano ang iyong gagawin?” tion procedure for petitioning si Totoy. Pagud na pagod, pero Sagot ng pasyente, “Aba, an adopted child. Under such masayang-masaya. Nagmaya- Doktor, kami po ay mag-hahan- procedure, the adoptive parents bang pa sa ina. imun!” must establish two years legal “Nay! Nay! Nakatipid ako ng Bilib na naman ang Doktor. and physical custody before singko pesos.” Tanong ulit ng Doktor, “Ano ang filing the I-130 petition. If the “Nakatipid? Paano?” tanong ng iyong gagawin sa inyong han- child is an orphan, the adoptive nanay. imun?” parents may pursue the case as “Aba’y ‘di ako sumakay ng Sagot ng pasyente, “Doktor, an I-600 case. Only a United dyip. Sumabay lang ako ng huhubarin ko po ang blusa at States Citizen is eligible to file takbo. Kaya’t nakatipid ako ng palda ng aking bagong asawa.” an orphan petition, provided that limampiso!” “Pagkatapos...” tanong ng Dok- the petition is filed prior to the “Bobo ka pala, eh. Kung taxi tor. child’s 16th birthday. A child is ang sinabayan mo, “Pagkatapos...”, sabi ng pasy- an orphan: 1) due to the death or ‘Di mas malaki sana ang na- ente, “huhubarin ko ang kani- disappearance of, abandonment tipid mo!” yang bra at panty”. or desertion of, or separation “Pagkatapos...” tanong ng Dok- or loss from both parents; or Magaling na nga tor. 2) when the sole or surviving “Pagkatapos...” sabi ng pasy- parent is incapable of providing Ine-examin nung Doktor yung ente, “kukunin ko lahat ng last- proper care for the child and has isang pasyente sa Mental Hos- iko sa bra at panty at titiradorin irrevocably released parental pital sa pamamagitan ng tanong ko ang buwan!” rights to the child in writing for at sagot. Tanong nung Doktor, emigration and adoption. If both “Kung ikaw ay palabasin ngayon Magnanakaw ng de lata biological parents are alive but sa ospital, ano ang iyong unang have abandoned the child to an gagawin?” Isang babaeng “klepto” ang orphanage or other authorized Sagot nung pasyente, “Titira- nahuling nag shoplifting ng de institution of the child’s home dorin ko po ang buwan!” lata sa isang supermarket. Siya country, the child may be con- Wika nung Doktor, “Ikaw ay ay humarap sa korte, kasama ang sidered to be an orphan. hindi pa pwedeng palabasin. E- kanya asawa for moral support. What happens if the case was examinin ulit kita sa paglipas ng Dahil napatunayan siyang started before April 1, 2008, and anim na buwan.” nagnakaw, siya ay hinatulan ng has not been completed when Pagkaraan ng anim na buwan, judge. the Hague Adoption Convention muling inexamin nung Doktor “Ginang, dahil sa ikaw ay took effect? The case may be yung pasyente. Tanong nung napatunayang nagnakaw ng considered a transition case de- Doktor, “Kung ikaw ay palabasin isang de lata ng kamatis, ikaw pending on the facts of the case. ngayon sa ospital, ano ang iyong ay hinahatulang makulong ng The determination whether the gagawin?” isang araw sa bawat kamatis na case is a transition case can be Sagot ng pasyente. “Doktor, laman ng latang ito. Kung lima complicated and it is best to get ako’y magaling na. ang laman nito, limang araw ka the advice of an immigration at- Pagkalabas ko po sa ospital, ring makukulong. Sang ayon ka torney. If the case has not been ako po ay hahanap ng trabaho ba sa rito?” ang hatol at tanong grandfathered, the prospective upang mamuhay ng mag-isa.” ng judge. Muling nagtanong ang Doktor, “Opo”, sagot naman ng ginang adoptive parents have to start the “Pagnakahanap ka ng trabaho, habang mangiyak-ngiyak. process all over again. ano ang iyong gagawin?” Biglang tumayo ang asawa at What happens if the prospec- Sagot ng pasyente, “Doktor, nagsalita, “Your honor, pwede po tive adoptive parents obtained ako po ay manliligaw ng isang bang lumapit sa inyo?”. custody for emigration purposes mabait, masipag at magandang “Dahil sa misis mo ang maku- and adoption after April 1, 2008? babaeng pwede kong makakapil- kulong, pagbibigyan kita. Lu- The custody decree must be ing na pang habang buhay.” mapit ka rito”, sagot ng judge. voided. Otherwise, the I-800 Gulat ang Doktor! Mukhang Mabilis namang lumapit sa will not be approved. What if matino na ang kaniyang pasy- judge ang asawa at nagsalita ng the prospective adoptive parents ente! pabulong, “Your honor, nag- or their relatives obtain tem- Muli pang nagtanong ang Dok- nakaw din po siya ng de lata ng porary custody of the child or tor, “Pagkatapos niyong makasal, green peas!” provided foster care before April 1, 2008, not for the purpose of adoption. Then, after April 1,

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Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Matters the IRS. journalusa.com And if for example the IRS (Continued from page 15) by Atty. A. Erwin Bautista debts were not included in the trilogy, where Eddie played a Read Atty Bautista’s previous articles by visiting our website at plan payment then the debtor role in the story about the lotto Ang Testigo www.asianjournalusa.com will in effect be required to pay winner, entitled “Wish ko Lang.” more money that it can afford. He just started a soap opera for Duon sa husgado…primera instancia Then the IRS debt will have to GMA 7, “Darna” starring Mari- be paid outside the plan later on, anne Rivera. It will be shown in Sa Branch Eleven po…Ciudad ng Manila Bankruptcy: which will require additional August 2009 to replace “Zorro.” Ako’y nakasubok…nang magandang vista income not taken in consider- He just also completed “Totoy Na ang asunto ay…tungkol sa “rape”baga. ation at the time of the prepara- Bato”, another Carlo Capa- Tax Return/ Chapter 13 tion of the Chapter 13 Plan. It ras (known as “Komiks King”) takes 10 years of non payment of masterpiece, where Are there any Income Tax more than 120days of the 341(a) and Regine Velasquez will be Ito pong testigo…na syang naka-kita Return filing requirements for taxes before that tax can become hearing or if extension of time uncollectible under the Statute of reunited in the lead roles. “Totoy At bung pangyayari…saksi nyang lahat na Chapter 13? was requested from the Internal Bato” joins the many komik char- Limitations. acters serialized in komiks and Sa pag-“declara” nya…naka-salang baga Revenue Service (IRS) then That is why as a practical mat- Question: If I have to file a it should be that date that the immortalized in movies. Ang pag-gagawad ng…hukom ng sentencia. Chapter 13 petition how many ter it is very important to file In an interview with One Phil- debtor was entitled. those tax returns in order for the years of tax return should I have Although 4 years of tax re- ippines newsmagazine in 2006, filed? debtor itself to find out if there Ces Rodriguez describes Ed- Katwiran ni Sebyo…’di raw syang may sala turns is required to be filed the are taxes owed that needs to be trustee only need to see the latest die’s looks as “less hale than his Itong babae raw…ay kusang sumama Answer: A debtor filing a included in the plan so it can be onscreen persona, which is often income tax return. In a Chapter paid in the plan. Chapter 13 petition is required to 7 petition the last 3 years of strong, dapper, villainous, sexual, Ama ng babae, iba na ang habla have filed four years of Income So if you find yourself in a and robustly comedic. There Income was required information situation where you have to seek Pi-nersa daw dalhin…Anak nyang si Sebya. Tax before a petition can be filed but also the latest income tax are age spots on his face, and the protection of Chapter 13 and the faint suggestion of a stooped and submit copies of tax return return is required by the trustee every year there after to the haven’t filed your tax returns back missing from the ramrod to be submitted. straight impression he conveys Ngunit sa salaysay…nang ating testigo trustee. consult a bankruptcy attorney The debtor’s income tax return who knows about taxes. My of- on screen.” Sobrang na-lilito…’tong si Judge Alberto fice can assist you with Bank- Ces learned that Eddie consid- Filing of prepetition tax re- ers punctuality and discipline as Medyo Malabo ang…sinasabi nito turns. ruptcy and Income Tax Prepara- tion and Audit Representation. his two factors for success. She Tungko sa nakita…sa kubo sa barrio. learned the meaning of punctual- Section 1308 of the Bank- (We invite readers to set up their initial consultation with ity from Eddie when he came ruptcy Code states: “Not later ahead of her at the appointed Kitang kita ko nga…nang sila’y pumunta than the day before the date on The Law Offices of A. Erwin Bautista. Atty. Bautista prac- time for an interview. “Eddie which the meeting of creditors is knows how to take care of him- Doon sa kamalig…ni Donya Gerarda first scheduled to be held under tices Immigration, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Family Law and self “, says Rodriguez. “During Sa biglang tingin ko…waring hini-hila section 341(a), if the debtor lunch with a few members of the was required to file a tax return Income Tax Preparation/Audit Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pili- Nitong Eusebio…and ating dalaga. under applicable nonbankruptcy Representation. Atty. Bautista pino, he sticks to soup and salad is required to be submitted to the obtained his law degree from law, the debtor shall file with trustee every year thereafter. greens, as the rest of us work our appropriate tax authorities all tax Western State University, Ful- way through slabs of steak and Ngunit ng masdan ko…nitong pangalawa Why is there such a require- lerton, CA and his Bachelor of returns for all taxable periods ment for tax returns? swirl piles of pasta gooey with Para baga namang…’di sya hini-hila during the 4-year period ending Arts Degree from the University cream sauce.” In Chapter 7 and in Chapter 13 of the Philippines. You can reach Matay kong wari-in…ay tinutulak pa on the date of the filing of the income submitted as required Short of two years before he petition.” him in Los Angeles at (213) 365 becomes 90 years old, Eddie has Ni Sebya si Sebyo…Sa kamalig nila. information on the Statement 7690 at 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 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Taxes are The trustee may hold the unsecured priority debts which Aba naku po Judge…wala along “say” dyan 341(a) hearing open for a reason- need to be included in the plan Sa aking nakita…at aking natunghan able period of time to allow the payments. debtor to file a tax return. That Failure to include such pay- Tunkol po sa akto…sa “pulot-pukyutan” period of time should not be ments usually alerts the IRS via Patas na patas lang…kapwa lumalaban.

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