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phpnesilip i week in review | Pacquiao says he'll retire in three years REDISTRICTING Asian-american leaders make case for fair representation MANILA, Philippines — On the heels of his decisive victory over Antonio Margarito for this eighth championship belt, Manny Pacquiao said he plans to hang up his glove in three years, according to an Associated Press report last week. Pacquiao, a congressman, spoke in the Philippine APAC proposes new political House of Representatives on Monday. He received the congressional medal for the second time. Pacquiao, who turns 32 in December, and was asked at a news conference when he intends to retire. map for 9th council district “Not too long from now,” he said. “But I don't want to go beyond 35.” By Aurora S. Cudal Manny Pacquaio Pacquiao said he is willing to fight Mexico's Juan Filipino Press Contributing Writer Manuel Marquez again, according to the story, although he said he understands that re-match might not excite fans. The creation of a ninth city council dis- “I think people are not so interested ... because if I were a boxing fan, I trict in San Diego is an imperative as a re- would not watch Pacquiao vs. Marquez,” he said. sult of voters’ approval of Proposition D in June, which cemented a strong mayor Pacquiao was elected representative of southern Sarangani province in form of city governance and the formation the May national elections. of a new council district — the first new In accepting the congressional award, Pacquiao said he was inspired in district since 1963. The question is, what the ring by love for his country and that his achievements show Filipi- areas will comprise the new district? nos can excel against all odds. The newly formed Asian and Pacific “My championship belt in the eighth weight division, the first in the American Coalition, spearheaded by Mitz history of boxing, shall forever cement the Filipino people as the eighth Lee and Dr. Allen Chan, has appealed for wonder of the world,” Pacquiao said. support and participation of Asian-Amer- icans in their quest to have a city council DOT forms committee to choose new slogan district that will give fair representation MANILA, Philippines — After the junking of “Pilipinas Kay Ganda,” the to the growing Asian and Pacific-Ameri- Philippine Department of Tourism has formed a committee to select a can community in San Diego. new and better slogan to lure more tourists to visit the country. The approval of the new proposed council district depends upon full com- In a statement last week, the department said the committee would munity participation and support. Lee be comprised of experts from and Chan are seeking the cooperation of various tourism-related sectors all concerned to attend the public hear- who would shortlist suggested ings and to express their views on this brands. significant matter. “The committee will shortlist The seven-member redistricting com- brands suggested by the public mission, chaired by Anisha Dalal, an and the final list will be subjected Asian by ethnicity, led the discussion at to market tests and group discus- a public hearing on Nov. 22 at city coun- sion prior to selection of the final cil chambers. The coalition hopes for more brand,” the statement said. support after public testimony from inter- The department admitted committing a mistake in jump-starting the est groups begins with the release of Cen- new slogan, which drew the flak of the tourism industry as well as sus data in April 2011. other sectors. In an earlier public hearing of the com- mission, Deven Patel, president of the “Past brand conceptualization efforts took many months to develop. Federation of India Organizations of San We were impatient and wanted to jump-start our program. That was a Diego County, representing the Asian and mistake,” the DOT statement said. Pacific American Coalition, presented the “The majority of the stakeholders and general public do not support newest proposed ninth council district’s this concept. The message has been received,” the DOT added. map, which includes Rancho Penasquitos, (philstar.com) Mira Mesa, Miramar Base West and Kear- ney Mesa (see map and community popu- National Day of Remembrance lations). This map is based on the San Di- This map, based on SANDAG 2010 population and housing estimates, shows current city council districts (outlined) and (highlighted) the proposed areas that would make up the new ninth city ego Association of Governments projection for Maguindanao massacre victims council district in San Diego. MANILA, Philippines — President Aquino last week issued Proclama- of population growth on each community tion No. 73 declaring Nov. 23 as a National Day of Remembrance for the plan area, not on 2010 Census projections. nities of interest.” itual ties in these communities are so in- victims of the Maguindanao massacre. Adjustments using the Census informa- The proposed new district shares the tertwined. It is a shame to have kept them tion will be made as soon as it becomes same major infrastructures and services. separated and placed into different dis- “I call on the Filipino people to solemnly bear the departed in their available next year. Both I-15 and Hwy. 56 are key transpor- tricts for so long,” said coalition leaders thoughts, and for all the citizens from all walks of life to commit, in Based on the map and projected popu- tation corridors. They also share the city’s Mitz and Chan. solidarity, to the quest for justice for the victims,” Aquino said in the lation, the Rancho Penasquitos and Mira water and waste water distribution sys- According to Census estimates, proclamation signed Nov. 22. Mesa communities would be the heart of tems. The safety of the residents in these Asian-Americans make up 15 percent He also made an appeal to all Filipinos to continue praying for the vic- the new district with a combined popula- communities is protected by the North of the city’s population. Growth in the tims of the bloody crime. tion of 128,257. The addition of Miramar Eastern Police Division stationed at Ran- city’s northern region in the last decade Base West and Kearney Mesa is included cho Penasquitos. prompted Asian leaders to channel their Fifty-seven people were confirmed killed on Nov. 23, 2009, when 100 in the proposal, since these communities “The familial, educational, socio-eco- efforts toward a new district that in- armed men of the Ampatuan clan in Maguindanao province blocked appear to meet the definition of “commu- nomic, commercial, recreational and spir- cludes Asian representation. a convoy of supporters of a political rival on his way to filing a cer- tificate of candidacy for governor. One victim remains missing to this day. (Inquirer.net) Fil-Am teen gang members lead double lives, experts say Editor’s note: This article was with their friends. They tend to Parents need to engage produced as a project for the lead double lives.” “They’re the good kid their children, look for California Endowment Health Monzon is one of the few re- Journalism Fellowships, a pro- searchers in the nation who has at home, the good signs of gang activity gram of USC’s Annenberg studied Filipino-American fam- student in school and School for Communication and ily expression and youth behav- Journalism. This is the second ior in a culturally sensitive and the gang-banger with By Alicia DeLeon-Torres of a three-part series on gang competent manner. He is also their friends. They tend Filipino Press Contributing Writer prevention through parent in- one of the original community volvement in San Diego’s Filipi- leaders who assisted in develop- to lead double lives.” he story is almost always no-American community. ing gang-prevention and inter- the same. The first time vention training during the late Tparents find out their son “For Filipino-Americans, 1980s, when Filipino gangs first busy with their jobs, church or daughter is involved in gang family and cultural heritage became known to San Diego law and community obligations,” activity is when the police of- strongly impact the way the enforcement. said Tai, who is also a nation- ficer comes to door and makes youth act around their elders San Diego Police Depart- al trainer on Asian-American an arrest. Sometimes officers versus how they act with their ment Lt. Rudy Tai agrees with and Pacific-Islander gang-pre- are met with crying or angry peers,” said Dr. Reynaldo Mon- Monzon. vention and intervention. parents. Other times, the front zon. “No matter what kind of “The one thing that peo- “Many of the parents come door is slammed in their face. trouble that youth may get into, ple like about Asian-American from different countries or ju- Most often, the officers encoun- they don’t want to disappoint and Pacific-Islander commu- risdictions — they may not be ter parents who are in denial or their parents. They’re the good nities is that they are family aware of certain things, like blindsided because they truly kid at home, the good student oriented. It’s a positive thing. didn’t know. in school and the gang-banger But parents are also very See gangs on 21 2 THE FILIPINO PRESS November 27 - December 3, 2010

Aquino to SC: Live hearings a ADB to lend Manila $2.3B up to 2013 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines stands to get more than $2 billion in loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the consolation to massacre victims next three years, according to the National Economic and Devel- opment Authority (NEDA). MANILA, Philippines – Pres- Documents from NEDA showed that ADB, under its Country Partner- ident Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino ship Strategy (CPS), will lend Manila $2.319 billion from 2011 to 2013. III has formally asked the Su- The Philippines can expect a total of $812 million for 2011, a total of preme Court to allow the live $777 million for 2012 and a total of $730 million for 2013. coverage of the Maguindanao Of the total assistance, $1.57 billion is allotted for project loans and massacre trial, a move that will $750 million for program loans. show people that justice is mov- ing in the case. The ADB-Government of the Philippines Programming Discussion on In a letter to Chief Justice Re- CPS was held on Monday at NEDA headquarters in Makati City. nato Corona, Aquino said: “You In September, the Manila-based lender approved the first loan of the and I, and the respective inde- Aquino administration amounting to $400 million, which will be used pendent branches of govern- to support a government centerpiece program for the poorest Filipinos. ment we head, are duty-bound The $400-million loan was approved by the board of the ADB to to uphold the Constitution and support the expansion of the Philippines’ Conditional Cash Transfer pro- our laws. We are all bound to en- gram, known locally as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps sure that justice is done, and her and is seen as a cornerstone of the country’s social-reform efforts in the interests served.” wake of the global economic crisis. Aquino said he is joining Under the pro-poor program, each family can qualify for a maximum calls to have the case broadcast monthly stipend of P1,400, or $31. live since “we need to make people aware of, and convinced Administered by the Department of Social Welfare and Develop- that, justice is being done and ment, it will provide direct financial support to 582,000 of the her interest served. This can be country’s poorest families. done by making the trial of im- In 2009, the Philippines, among Southeast Asian countries, was the portant and sensational cases Photo: MNS third-largest recipient of loan assistance from ADB to counter the world such as the Maguindanao Mas- economic slowdown. Manila received $1.18 billion in ADB loans President Benigno S. Aquino III answers questions from members of the Malacanang Press Corps about the Maguindanao sacre case, public.” massacre that left 57 people dead and one missing in the country's worst political massacre on Nov. 23, 2009. last year from $820 million in 2008. Aquino has been lambasted The top recipient of ADB assistance in 2009 was Indonesia with $2.18 by militant groups for failing to “it is my earnest hope that the Aquino noted: “Permitting this great teaching and correc- billion from $1.09 billion in 2008. Jakarta was followed by Vietnam with come up with measures that will Supreme Court will, within the trial to be broadcast and tive experience, the faster and $1.93 million in 2009 from $789.7 million in 2008. put a stop, or even limit, impuni- the many considerations that covered fully by media would the greater the chances will be, ty in the country. enter into such a historic de- be a great consolation to the of this tragedy never being re- ADB said that it had helped the government mitigate impact of the In a statement, Amnesty In- liberation, attend to this peti- relatives of the massacre vic- peated again,” he added. global financial meltdown through policy-based operations and a ternational said “how the Phil- tion with the dispatch, dispas- tims and our fellow citizens Aquino has declared Novem- $500-million Countercyclical Support Facility loan. ippine government handles sion and humaneness, such a who might otherwise have no ber 23 a national day of remem- It added that it also had helped promote energy efficiency and health- this case will demonstrate petition merits.” opportunity to see justice tak- brance for the victims of the care, particularly for mothers and children. how serious President Aqui- The National Union of Jour- ing its proper course.” country’s worst politically-moti- ADB provided a $3-million grant under the Asia Pacific Disaster Re- no is about reining in private nalists of the Philippines and He said it would be educa- vated massacre. sponse Fund to help Filipinos affected by Typhoon Ondoy, which armies and curbing human the National Press Club have tional for everyone to find out He was seen today wearing a devastated Metro Manila in 2009. (manilatimes.net) rights violations.” filed separate petitions before what really transpired. black armband, also in commem- In his letter, Aquino stressed the high court. “The more who participate in oration of the incident. (MNS) Robinsons Land beefs up capital to P8.2B MANILA, Philippines – Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property devel- opment arm of the family of taipan John Gokongwei, is beefing up its authorized capital stock from P3 billion to P8.2 billion to bankroll the Noy approves Gov’t to raise DOH 2011 budget expansion of its mall, office leasing and housing businesses. promotion of 16 The new capitalization will consist of 8.2 billion common shares with a par for health centers, insurance value of P1 upon approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission. RLC president and chief operating officer Frederick Go said the police generals expanded capital will give the company more financial muscle to MANILA, Philippines – Health Registration Day in Aquino told some 300 local support expansion. MANILA, Philippines – The government is proposing a September, he noted. and international surgeons President Aquino approved 13.6-percent increase in the bud- "The government, through present at the event that the “Our subscribed capital is almost reaching our authorized capital already. In- the promotion of 16 top police get of the Department of Health information campaigns, con- government needs the help of creasing our authorized capital will give us future flexibility,” he said. officials, including the No. 3 (DOH) for 2011 mainly to build tinues to encourage the enroll- all medical practitioners to Go said RLC is putting up four new malls and refurbish existing ones man in the Philippine Na- more health centers and provide ment of those who can afford to achieve universal health care. next year. tional Police (PNP). health insurance to poor families. join the program," he said. "I am thankful that many of As of end-March this year, RLC’s mall network stood at 29 with a gross The President signed the President Benigno Simeon He added that there are still you are now engaged in chari- leasable area of 811,000 square meters. promotion of Deputy Director Aquino III cited this in his re- around 5 million families who ty work through surgical mis- General Benjamin Belarmi- cent speech at the 37th World have not enrolled in PhilHealth. sions. I hope it is not too much The company turned over Robinsons Cybergate Plaza, RLC’s newest of- no, PNP deputy chief for oper- Congress of the International Aquino said health teams to ask for a little more of your fice building, to tenants in May. ations, who got his third star. College of Surgeons (ICS). composed of doctors, nurses, time for the poor," he said. RLC is likewise active in the residential sector and has expanded into Belarmino headed the Nation- He noted that many health and midwives will also be de- Aquino also asked the sur- four brands: Robinsons Luxuria, Robinsons Residences, Robinsons Com- al Task Force HOPE B, which centers in the country, particular- ployed to poor, far-flung areas geons to share their knowledge munities and Robinsons Homes. The residential projects launched in supervised the peace and order ly in rural areas, lack both facili- as part of the government's ef- with health care providers in 2009 are scheduled for completion from August 2011 to January 2015. situation during the barangay ties and medical professionals. forts to reach the Millennium rural areas to equip them with It has 33 ongoing going projects in Robinsons Homes, having launched and Sangguniang Kabataan Aquino also said the govern- Development Goals of improv- basic surgical skills. seven new and expansion projects in 2009. elections last Oct. 25. ment is also aiming to improve ing child and maternal health. "We welcome the assistance RLC is a unit of JG Summit Holdings Inc., one of the country’s largest Aside from Belarmino, the PhilHealth coverage and insure Aquino also appealed to doc- of our balikbayan surgeons conglomerates with diverse interests in branded consumer food, agro- other police officials who got about 4.6 million poor families tors to do more charity work, as well as their friends, peers industrial and commodity food products, textile, telecommunications, their second star or rank of within three years. especially in the countryside, and fellow doctors from foreign police director included Di- Around 192,000 families to help the government ad- shores, who are willing to share petrochemicals, air transportation and financial services. (philstar.com) rector Arturo Cacdac of the enrolled for health insurance dress the sorry state of health their time and expertise," said Directorate for Investigation during the National Phil- care in the country. the president. (MNS) P&G sets P2.5-B expansion and Detective Management Procter & Gamble (P&G) said it would expand its Philippine operations (DIDM), Director Rolando through an additional P2.5-billion investment. On the sidelines of its 75th Anonuevo of the Director- anniversary celebration, Jamie Endaya, P&G Philippines public relations ate for Integrated Police Op- manager, told reporters that the company would hire about 100 more erations (DIPO) in Southern Aquino keeps state of people in the next two years to ramp up manufacturing operations at its Luzon; Director Danilo Abar- Cabuyao, Laguna facility. P&G Philippines has about 1,300 employees. zosa of the Directorate for Human Resource and Doc- “We would upgrade some lines so that we would have capacity to pro- trine Development, Director emergency in Maguindanao duce more,” Endaya said. Jaime Calungsod of DIPO He said production of disposable diaper brand Pampers is among those Visayas, Director Lani-O MANILA, Philippines – A year after the bloody the victims, the President said he wants to keep the that would be expanded, mainly to supply domestic demand. Nerez of the Directorate for massacre that killed 58 people in Maguindanao, population of Maguindanao at ease as authorities The official said they would likely increase export production. Research and Doctrine De- President Benigno Aquino III said he is not intent continue to account for loose firearms and look for At present, the Cabuyao plant churns out Pampers, three detergent velopment (DRDD). on lifting the state of emergency in the province be- other perpetrators of the Maguindanao massacre. brands (Tide, Mr. Clean, and Ariel), bath soap Safeguard, Joy dishwash- The PNP has 10 more new cause of the proliferation of private armies. Aquino said that while there is some measure of ing liquids, and Whisper feminine napkins. chief superintendents or one- Sporting a black armband in remembrance of success in the government's drive in dismantling pri- star rank that included PNP vate armies, he remains dissatisfied with the results. Locally manufactured Joy is exported to Japan, while Pampers and spokesman Chief Superinten- "I'm not content. I want to see people arrested, I Whisper are shipped to other Southeast Asian countries. dent Agrimero Cruz Jr. want to see arms confiscated and I want to see peo- Endaya said the additional investment, part of which would be infused The other new chief super- ple brought to jail," Aquino said. by the Cincinnati, Ohio-based parent firm, would come in soon. intendents are: Danilo Con- The President is however not in favor of disman- “We are working with BOI how to best execute this investment,” he said, stantino, Francisco Cristobal, tling CAFGUs, saying there is a shortage of police referring to the Board of Investments, which grants tax and other perks. Pepito Domantay, Gil Hitosis, and military personnel. But he wants the policy re- Edgardo Ladao, Henry Losan- viewed to ensure there is accountability and that P&G Philippines corners almost a third of the local consumer goods market, es, Angelito Pacia, Arnulfo Per- they are insulated from politics. Violators of the law Endaya said, adding that revenues last year were worth about P30 billion. ez, and Jose Erwin Villacorte. should be penalized. Its sales grew double-digits in the first quarter of this year, and it is Cruz said there would be Aquino assured families of the victims of the “playing an important role in helping accelerate [Asia business,” said no major movements in the massacre that authorities continue to look for re- Deborah Henretta, P&G Asia group president. PNP within the month de- maining suspects who are at large. The company offers about 20 brands in about 15 product categories, spite the promotions, since a He said he considers the Maguindanao massacre said Siddik Tetik, P&G Philippines general manager. reshuffle is only implemented case as a symbol in finding justice in the country in the police force when posi- and that is number 1 in his list of priorities. Other leading brands are fabric conditioner Downy, shampoo (Head & Photo: MNS Shoulders, Pantene, and Rejoice), Endaya said. tions are vacated due to re- Relatives of journalists killed in the Maguindanao Aside from the convention, Aquino also attended tirement or dismissal of po- massacre hold candles during a vigil in General the groundbreaking of Nestle's factory in Tanauan, The Philippine subsidiary is P&G’s first Asian operations, and the third lice officials. (philstar.com) Santos City, in the southern island of Mindanao. Batangas. (MNS) oldest worldwide. (manilatimes.net) November 27 - December 3, 2010 THE FILIPINO PRESS 3

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Nov. 30 deadline Asian-Americans more optimistic about prsae on l finance to appeal Spend a property tax American assessment little time, SAN DIEGO, Calif. — save a lot The last day taxpayers may Dream file protests concerning By Jason Alderman their 2010-2011 property NEW YORK — MetLife assessments is just around Insurance recently released “Like the general For many, mid-November the corner. findings focused on Asian- population, most through New Year’s Day is Applications to appeal American consumers from a blur of activity when im- property tax assessments the 2010 MetLife Study of Asian-Americans portant tasks get ignored. must be received by the the American Dream. While Who has time to review Clerk of the Board of Super- only 35 percent of all Ameri- believe that a full their benefits and tax paper- visors Office no later than cans expect their personal fi- economic recovery work when holiday planning 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. nancial situation to improve looms overhead? 30, or postmarked by mid- in 2010 from 2009, almost is still three or more But what if spending a few night that date. The regular half (47 percent) of Asian- years away.” minutes on such mundane filing period for an appeals Americans believe that their tasks could shave hundreds application for your 2010- personal situation will im- of dollars off your taxes? Here 2011 property assessment is prove this year. 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While significantly more expenses at www.irs.gov. a total of $1 million in gifts Twenty-eight percent of Asian- Asian Americans equate the Charitable contributions during your lifetime before Americans report that they dream with a successful ca- If you itemize deductions the federal gift tax kicks in. could not take care of expenses reer, many respondents say this year, charitable contribu- One way to exceed that limit for more than a month, and 56 they have taken on more re- tions made to IRS-approved — and avoid having to file a percent say they could not do so sponsibility at work and are organizations by Dec. 31, Gift Tax Return — is by giv- for more than three months. more stressed about per- 2010, are generally tax-de- ing separate, annual gifts of Perhaps because of this, forming all the tasks their ductible. (See IRS Publication up to $13,000 per year, per Asian-Americans are less likely job requires. Sixty-one per- 78 for a complete list of orga- person. (Married couples fil- than their peers to be frustrat- cent of Asian-Americans re- nizations.) If you’ve got extra ing jointly can give $26,000 ed by the erosion of government port taking on more respon- cash now and want to lower per recipient.) Rules for gift and employer-sponsored pro- sibility, compared with 56 your 2010 taxes even further, and estate taxes are com- grams. More than half (54 per- percent of the overall popu- consider moving up donations plex, so read IRS Publica- cent) said “I am confident that I lation. Similarly, 61 percent you would have made in 2011. tion 950 and consult your fi- can rely on myself to provide for of Asian-Americans say they Energy tax credits nancial advisor. my family even if I get less from are more stressed at work, Allowable tax credits for Jason Alderman directs Vi- the government,” compared while 52 percent of the gen- certain energy-efficient im- sa's financial education pro- with 40 percent of Americans eral public report the same. provements to principal res- grams. To Follow Jason Al- overall. And, 57 percent are From April 14-21, Strate- idences will be reduced after derman on Twitter: www. confident that they can achieve gy First Partners in conjunc- Dec. 31, 2010, unless Congress twitter.com/PracticalMoney. financial security on their own, tion with Penn Schoen Ber- despite cutbacks in employer- land, conducted 2,201 online sponsored health benefits and surveys in the United States pension plans (compared with among the general popu- 44 percent of all respondents). lation as part of The 2010 While all Americans define MetLife Study of the Amer- the dream first and foremost ican Dream. as “financial security,” Asian Roughly half (52 per- Americans are slightly more cent) of the study partici- likely (28 percent) than the pants were Caucasian, 18 overall population (22 percent) percent African-American, to describe the dream in finan- 9 percent Hispanic and 19 cial terms. They are also much percent Asian-American. more likely (27 percent) than Asian-American respon- the overall population (8 per- dents included 199 Chinese cent) to equate the dream with Americans, 178 South Asian “a successful career.” Indians and 42 Americans Asian-Americans are also from other Asian ethnicities. more likely than Americans Note that findings for overall to feel strong pressure the general population as a to increase material possessions whole are weighted based despite a challenging econo- on age, gender, race, income, my. Nearly four in ten (38 per- education, and region to re- cent) say “For me, achieving the flect the latest U.S. Census American dream is about im- demographics. 6 THE FILIPINO PRESS November 27 - December 3, 2010

“Bottling-up is not good for our health and can be detrimental to our relationship with other people, whether we are close to them or not."

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for others. It's also called the Jr., Mahatma Gandhi and Nel- ent ways but its most common injurious to one's own self.” c ntaromme y Code of Reciprocity -- the mutu- son Mandela. phrasing is attributed in the Islam has this to say “Hurt al exchange of favor. In trade I still remember my high Scriptures of world's religions. no one that no one may hurt reciprocity is a commercial school days when I was co-ed- In the Roman Catholic Church you.” Buddhism expressed it agreement between two or more itor of our high school year- the Apostle Matthew 7:12 said it “Putting oneself in the place of The Golden Rule parties, individuals, or nations. book. More than two-thirds of “So, do to others whatever you another, one should not kill nor In the barter trade, for exam- the members of our graduat- would that others do to you,” cause another to kill.” ple, a product is exchanged ing class of 90 (three sections while Luke 6:31 expressed it in The concept of the golden (Or The Silver Rule) for another the value of which of 30 students each class) had like manner but less verbose “Do rule in a Torah verse (Hebrew maybe or may not be the same the Golden Rule their preferred to others as you would have oth- or Judaism): "You shall not By Rudy M. Viernes meaning these forms aren't as long as both parties agree to motto. Up to now it's the max- ers do to you.” Tobit, the less- take revenge or bear a grudge strictly the same: they differ the terns of the exchange. im that I swear to live by. And it er of Christ's disciples expressed against your kinfolk. Love your o unto others what in what to do with what you The Golden Rule is essen- has worked for me. It has given it in same way 4:15 "Do not do neighbor as yourself." The sec- you would like oth- would like done to you and the tially the basis for the concept me peace of mind and equanim- to another what you would hate ond line is similar to the Chris- “Ders to do unto you.” other guy would not like to be of human rights or civil liber- ity in my heart. I bear ill to no done to yourself." tian concept of neighborliness That's the positive form. It's the done to himself. ties. The key element is if you one and no one bears ill to me. The followers of Confucius and found in Leviticus 19:18. Golden Rule. The Rule, whether Golden or want to live by it treat others It's as simple as that! follow his edict: “Never im- The golden rule was also a “Do not do to others what Silver, is an ethical conduct, a the same consideration not by The Golden Rule is a stan- pose on others what you would common principle in ancient you would not like to be done to teaching that states one has a their foreign looks. This was dard which different cultures not do for yourself.” The rules Greek philosophy. Example you.” That's the negative form. right to be treated justly and echoed by all the champions use to resolve controversies. of Dharma (Hinduism) states by Plato: "One should not do It's the Silver Rule. fairly, and it's also his responsi- of civil rights throughout the Philosophers and religious “One should never do that to While similar in context and bility to do the same treatment world, like Martin Luther King leaders have stated it in differ- another which one regards or See viernes on 7

“How can you cancel a con- Cory Aquino didn’t have to tract without informing the worry about the legality or con- other party?” Ditielleux asked, Noynoy Aquino must remember that the stitutionality of her actions — criticizing Aquino for junking constitution is in place and all existing her government being a revolu- a project that he said had the tionary one — Noynoy Aquino support of the people living laws are, therefore, binding. These include must remember that the con- around the lake. the laws on contracts and obligations. stitution is in place and all ex- The Belgian executive said isting laws are, therefore, bind- the BDZ will seek international ing. These include the laws on arbitration and will inform the contracts and obligations. Belgian government about the questionable components of the In effect, Aquino was saying The Belgian govern- unilateral cancellation. He said project. He said the project was a Grade 5 student’s “logical” ment was reportedly so in- he would also ask the Belgian “illogical” since the dredged ma- opinion should be trusted more censed by Malacanang’s government, which is the cur- terial would simply be dumped than a thorough study by en- unilateral scrapping of the rent president of the European into another part of the lake. gineers and other experts. No contract and the “unprofes- Sending Union, to suspend all forms of “Even a Grade 5 student will wonder Aquino’s policies and sional” and “improper” act assistance to the Philippines. easily see that this project is il- actions have been described of announcing it to the press Presidential Spokesman Ed- logical,” he said. “There are still as “amateurish” and his cab- without informing the other mixed signals win Lacierda said in a press people who think they can pull a inet members “lightweights” party first, that it is threaten- briefing Friday that Aquino had fast one that would cost at least because they obviously look at ing to hold all ODA funding to day after President Aqui- that Malacanang unilaterally cancelled the contract, which P18.5 billion,” Aquino said. things from the “logical” per- the Philippines in abeyance. It no offered guarantees to cancelled the contract without was signed in April during the But the Kilusang Lawa Ka- spective of a Grade 5 student. is unfortunate for the Aquino Aforeign investors who first informing them. last days of the administration likasan, an environmental Aquino scrapped the proj- administration that Belgium would participate in his admin- Dimitri Ditielleux, North Asia of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. group, said the president may ect for the simple reason that is currently the president of istration’s public-private part- manager of Baggerwerken De- Aquino canceled the dredg- have been misinformed about it was signed during the time the powerful European Union nership (PPP) program, an cloedt En Zoon (BDZ), said he ing project, which aims to pre- the project. of the despicable Arroyo ad- and could, therefore, influence official from a Belgian firm con- was stunned by the statement vent water levels from rising Obviously, whoever advised ministration. Aquino is fall- the European group’s deci- tracted to dredge the Laguna de released by Malacanang that and causing floods in nearby ar- Aquino to cancel the proj- ing into the same mistake sions vis-à-vis the Philippines. Bay for P18 billion complained Aquino had cancelled the project. eas, after learning of allegedly ect based his conclusion on a of his late mother, President Malacanang seems to have Grade 5 student’s logic. 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ment is a state of ease and peace tented Thanksgiving begin? You of mind — no matter what your definitely have to add some- circumstances have really in- Would you like to know the definition of thing, subtract something, mul- trigued me. I discovered I am contentment? I say contentment is realizing tiply something and even divide not really that enlightened. I something — just like a little am, however, able to find mo- how much you already have, how much God mathematical equation. It is not ments when I experience “liv- has already given you, how rich you already are. too difficult, come to think of it. ing contentment.” First of all, add all your For me, it is actually an hour blessings. Take a moment to (or a day, for that matter) of con- remember at least three bless- tentedness. It’s a precious mo- and minuses of the past year, it not like that, folks. Contentment ings God has sent into your life ment of happiness. Or even a few may seem to you that the minus- is not a matter of outward cir- in the past 12 months. Then, minutes of relaxation. Each of us es are greater than the pluses. cumstances. Contentment is an subtract all your losses, diffi- has a setting in which satisfac- And as you faced Thanks- instance of understanding how culties, defeats, failures, hu- Thoughts on tion pays a visit. giving last Thursday, you were much you already have. miliations; times in the past It could be early in the morn- just another Ebenezer Scrooge: How often do we not go to the year when it didn’t work out ing while the coffee is hot and “BA-HUMBUG on the whole closet and express our discon- the way you thought it was go- contentment everyone else is asleep. It might thing. I don’t have anything to tentment? A closet filled with ing to. Do it right now. Third, be late in the night as you kiss be grateful for.” clothes and yet we come out say- multiply your promises that as “A self-centered man is a dis- mall, it would do our souls good your little grandson’s sleepy My dear folks, I am going ing, “there’s nothing to wear.” Or, a Christian are sustaining your contented man. But the soul of to have a reality check, in the eyes. Or it is in a boat on a lake to give you the little secret. It as a teenager, we go to the cup- life right this minute. Write the generous man, the man, who form not only of counting our when memories of a well-worn, is just one word. It is the word board and we say, “Mom, there’s down at least three. Finally, di- lives for the interests and benefit blessings, but also of focus- dog-eared, even tear-stained “c-o-n-t-e-n-t-m-e-n-t.” Yes, con- nothing to eat,” while the repos- vide your burdens — when you of others, will find blessing upon ing on them and embracing love story return. tentment, it is! Not prosperity. itory is filled with food and box- help somebody else with their blessing in his life.” thoughts of contentment. Perhaps for you it is in the It is in that passage in the Bi- es of goodies. We have so much! load, your own grows lighter. I — Proverb 11:24-5 Indeed, it is good to be re- arms of a spouse. Or maybe, ble when the Apostle Paul said, Especially here in the land of believe so many of us are a little minded of our need to be content. even at that Thanksgiving din- “I have learned to be content plenty — America — my dear too inward-focused, just look- s we celebrated our na- Obviously the past few days ner itself. Oh, yes,what is a bet- whatever the circumstances. I friends! But I reckon covetous- ing at ourselves. Aid someone tion’s Thanksgiving Day we wanted to pause and ask the ter time to practice this skill of know what is to be in need, and ness is really a sin, you see, that this week — assist them with a Athis past week, our con- question: Was I really thankful? contentment than on Thanksgiv- I know what it is to have plen- is very much present in prosper- project, spend some time with scious attention often turns to Am I really thankful to God in ing Day, wouldn’t you think so? ty. I have learned the secret of ity. The more we have the less them and ask how you could be what we don’t have rather than my life? Does an awareness of Just what is the secret of being content in any and every that we will be satisfied, by na- of help today. You will actual- what we do — and for a very all that God has done for me live Thanksgiving? Why is it that situation, whether well fed or ture, and the more we will want ly be surprised by the results it good reason. The season of non- daily in my heart? some folks approach this holi- hungry, whether living in plen- and the less we will appreciate. will have on you! stop shopping has arrived! But there is an even more ba- day with rejoicing and others ty or in want.” So what is the reply for us, So, there’s our little project With Thanksgiving only just sic question: Am I content with with trepidation? Some people Would you like to know the swamped in prosperity (even on our path to contentment and behind us, the race to get ready the ways of God? Does the grace actually are even not looking true definition of contentment? by today’s economy and reces- I do say genuine thanksgiving, for the next round of holidays of contentment live in me? The forward to the holiday. Some of I say contentment is realizing sion standards) and so often my dear folks. Take this little begins. No sooner have we cel- way I see it, without content- you knew that for you Thanks- how much you already have, bankrupted in thanksgiving? idea that we have gone over, go ebrated the season of plen- ment you cannot be thank- giving is meant to be a day of how much God has already giv- I would say the answer is: the home and do it with your family ty than, with the advent of the ful. And if we are not thankful, loneliness, a day of busyness, en you, how rich you already are. grace of contentment. Desper- and friends. Sit down, do a little first official days of Christmas it is because we are not living just another day of work or per- The problem with many of us is ately we all need to learn what adding, subtracting, multiplying shopping — we enter four fre- in contentment. For when the haps a day of family strife that we approach Thanksgiving fo- is to be content. For only out of and dividing today. netic weeks of looking, find- grace of contentment dwells is pushed just below the surface. cused on the circumstances of the soul where godly content- May the past week for all of ing, buying and ordering — but within our hearts, we are then Some of us look over the past 12 life. Far too many of us take our ment is living, only there will you, be what every day should be not for ourselves. We feel over- ready to give thanks. months, and say, “I don’t real- happiness and our joy and sat- one find the delightsome activ- — a day of true thanksgiving to whelmed by a season of lack. The very idea of “living con- ly have that much to be thank- isfaction by how things are go- ity of thanksgiving to God. God, who is good all the time. So, before we head to the tentment,” in which every mo- ful for.” If you add up the pluses ing on the outside. It is simply So, where does a happy, con- Amen.

people had a positive impres- One day, we are thrilled at expression that easily flows than he is, we are there with sion of the Philippines. the prospect of one our own be- from the lips of people in the him in the ring, letting our Indeed, the fact that the new ing crowned Miss Universe. U.S. I have to hear an equiv- frustrations loose. Chief Justice of the Califor- The next day, we speak with alent expression among us Pi- And yet, we have many rea- nia Supreme Court is a bona embarrassment about the fact noys. Somehow, “Mabuhay sons to feel Proud to be Pinoy. fide Pinay, and the pitcher who our beauty queen spoke an in- ang Pilipinas!” strikes me as Not the least, the beauty of our helped give the San Francis- teresting kind of English. just a cheer, rather an expres- people and our land. co Giants its first-ever world We think it’s cute when an sion of love. I guess this is the rationale championship traces his roots American or any other foreigner Pundits and sociologists rou- behind the new campaign of to sacadas, were reason enough tries to speak Tagalog and does tinely comment that Filipinos the Department of Tourism re- for us to walk with head high in so badly. Yet we laugh with de- have “no sense of nationhood.” volving around the theme, “Pil- America. Pacquiao’s one-sided rision at one of our own speak- An American journalist wrote ipinas Kay Ganda” or “Philip- victory over Antonio Margarito ing imperfect English about our “damaged culture.” pines, the Beautiful.” simply capped it all. Why this penchant for self- Parents encourage their chil- I think it’s a good advertising Proud to be Pinoy And yet, wasn’t it only a deprecation? dren to go abroad as nurses or theme, reminiscent of ‘America, few months ago when we were Do we have such a humon- seamen or contract workers.. the Beautiful.” But to make this ow times have changed. told that it would be more pru- walking with head bowed, em- gous inferiority complex and Around Asia and in Europe, campaign fly, we need to work In America, folks are dent to give it another name, barrassed over the hostage-tak- are we so unsure of our place Filipina has almost become a on our national psyche and im- HProud to be Pinoy. like, Asian-American Heritage. ing that resulted in the deaths in the world, that we sink to synonym for domestic. And for- bue our people with genuine Thanks to California Chief Jus- It was probably the worst of several Hong Kong tourists? depths of embarrassment or eign governments routinely is- pride in ourselves as a nation. tice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, San time to enroll our only daugh- It seemed to me then that ev- soar to heights of pride, depend- sue advisories against travel to And not simply because of Francisco Giants ace pitcher ter, Christina, in a high school eryone was talking about the ing on what we think other peo- our country, ostensibly because another Pacquiao world title. Tim Lincecum and Pamban- exchange program in the U.S. Third Person Pinoy. The Sad ple think of things Pinoy? of terrorist threats. Or even the outstanding per- sang Kamao Manny Pacquiao. We were sending a 16-year old Sack who could never do any- Sadly, yes. We have gotten so used to be- formance of a FilAm sports Back in the early 80s, Fili- alone to a place where people thing right. The public offi- I think this goes back to our ing told that the Philippines is ace or the achievements of a pinos in America were actual- knew little about her country, cial who didn’t have the balls upbringing, at home and in “the sick man of Asia” and is Pinay jurist. ly embarrassed to admit their and what they knew was likely to take responsibility for gross school, especially during our “one of the most corrupt coun- We need to imbue ourselves, nationality. The image of the going to be unflattering incompetence. The mass com- early, impressionable years. tries in the world” that we have especially our youth, with the Philippines was mud. Mar- Knowing that she would municators who were prime ex- To start with, our culture en- come to accept it as an incontro- kind of pride in the Philippines cos and his military had the inevitably be asked to talk amples of miscommunication. courages false modesty. To be vertible fact. and the Filipino people that our country in an iron grip. Ninoy about the Philippines, I decid- The policemen and SWAT oper- “mayabang” or “mahangin” is The result is that our chil- daughter felt when she first left Aquino had been assassinat- ed to prepare her for it. I pro- atives who made the Keystone to be obnoxious. Even genuine, dren are raised feeling inferi- for a foreign country. ed. There were demonstra- duced a home video where she Kops look absolutely brilliant. well-deserved pride has to be or and incompetent in a world That pride should be tions and riots in Metro Ma- introduced herself, her fami- And a media community that doused with expressions like, that has little patience with strong enough to withstand nila and the provinces. The ly and her country, including relished self-flagellation. “No, it’s not really much!” so as born losers. another hostage situation or economy was in a nose-dive. a visit to Makati and a quick Such is our roller-coaster per- not to “sound boastful.” No wonder, we exult over a an advisory against traveling We had just opened a branch tour of the Philippines via ception of ourselves as a people. While that is bad enough, Pacquiao victory, much more to the Philippines. of our ad agency, Advertis- Nayong Pilipino. One day, we’re walking head what is worse is the lack of a than the fact that a provin- Meanwhile, let’s relish Pac- ing & Marketing Associates, in “When they ask you about high with pride, because one of conscious effort on the part of cial mayor like Jesse Robredo quiao’s one-side pummeling of the San Francisco Bay Area. the Philippines, speak of our our own has just been conferred older people to imbue the young is one of the most outstanding Margarito. In fact, let’s join him One of our initial projects was country with pride,” I told her. highest honors. The next day, with pride in themselves as Fil- local executives in the world. in the victorious fray. a glossy magazine on U.S. Pi- She did exactly that. And we grovel in shame because of ipinos, and to express affection Whenever Pacquiao pum- Take that. And that. And noys. I planned to call it Filipi- she became one of the best- the incompetence or the dishon- for the Motherland. mels his opponents, especially that. Ummmm. And that. (greg- no-American Heritage, but was liked girls in school. And, yes, esty of our public officials. “God bless America!” is an when they are so much bigger [email protected])

jurisdiction grounds. Appeals in the decision-making pro- ing that a prisoner convicted of anything but their indifference abelgas are pending. The terminal, cess for large infrastructure viernes a crime could appeal citing the hurt the man all the more. Continued from p­­­­­age 6 Continued from p­­­­­age 6 mothballed from 2002 to 2008 projects and the Philippine golden rule, while asking the The Samaritan showed a NAIA 3 airport terminal proj- due to the court cases, is now government unilaterally wrong in return, nor mistreat judge to release him saying that Christ-like virtue even as a non- ect and the Southern Luzon Ex- only being partly used. cancelled contracts. any man, no matter how one the judge would not want any- believer. He "gave up" something pressway (SLEX) project. The other case involved Ma- And now comes Mala- has been mistreated by him." one else to send him to jail, so and gained something in return The NAIA 3 contract was laysia's MTD Capital Bhd, op- canang scrapping another Meaning it's not tit-for-tat. he should not do so to others. -- the aura of recognition for do- awarded to Piatco by the ad- erator of SLEX, connecting the huge public-works contract You will note that all the The "Love thy neighbor" in- ing a good deed and his becom- ministration of President Fidel capital to southern provinc- for the dredging of Laguna world's major religions and cul- junction is very relevant. ing an instant believer and his Ramos in 1997. It was amend- es. It has been trying to imple- Lake on the eve of its moves tures have kindred thoughts In the parable of the Good storied kindness was told and re- ed under President Joseph Es- ment toll increases that were to attract foreign investors to about the golden rule. They Samaritan (Samaritans abjure told that made him the legend- trada's government. Piatco allowed by its contract. bid for its PPP projects. all expressed it in the nega- any orthodox religious beliefs), ary "Good Samaritan." This has partnered with German airport The Supreme Court last Not one of the almost 600 tive form. Well, different people this edict emphasized the need become an inspiring civic les- operator Fraport. month upheld the toll increas- investors who attended the have different tastes. for positive action that brings son that is taught in the schools. The facility was scheduled es, but referred them for re- conference had signed up nor However, all sound the same. benefit to another, not just re- "Kindliness is neighborliness." to open in late 2002. That view and declared void and un- showed interest in the 10 in- They can be translated to the straining oneself from negative The vignette about the bibli- year, Arroyo sought a review constitutional clauses in the frastructure projects despite most important of the Ten Com- action that hurts another. cal Samaritan became the con- of the contract, saying it was contract covering compensa- guarantees and risk insur- mandments: "You shall love your The Samaritan who came cept for the foundation of the unfair and breached Philip- tion for the operator if the in- ance promised by the Aquino neighbor as yourself." upon a beaten traveler on the Christ-centered Good Samaritan pine law. In 2004, the Phil- creases were not implemented. administration. Some people have criticized highway felt for him as a neigh- Society by the Lutheran Congre- ippine Supreme Court ruled Prior to the two-day con- By sending mixed signals the Golden Rule, though. The bor and a brother by giving him gation of the United States whose the contract void and the gov- ference on the PPP last week, to the investors following erudite Irish playwright George a helping hand, while the priest mission is to serve God's love ernment subsequently seized foreign investors expressed the cancellation of Laguna Bernard Shaw once said that and Levite, both men of cloth, in word and deed by providing the terminal. skepticism over the govern- Lake contract based on the "The golden rule is that there acted negatively avoiding him care to the forgotten people who Consortium members lost $1 ment’s sincerity in attracting logic of a Grade 5 student, are no golden rules." The phi- like the plague, insensitive and have no other options for care billion in compensation claims investors, largely because of the Aquino administration losopher Immanuel Kant criti- un-Christ-like because their ac- and no one to care for them by before arbitration courts in previous experiences where is not helping its cause. (va- cized it for not being sensitive tion negated the lesson they believing that "In Christ's love, Washington and Singapore on the Supreme Court interfered [email protected]) to differences of situations not- are preaching. They didn't lose Everyone is Someone." 8 THE FILIPINO PRESS November 27 - December 3, 2010

Women with high Alcohol job strain at risk withdrawal for heart disease syndrome Women who report having high job strain have a 40 percent Alcohol withdrawal syn- increased risk of cardiovascular drome is a potentially life- disease, including heart attacks threatening condition that and the need for procedures to can occur in people who have open blocked arteries, compared been drinking heavily for to those with low job strain, ac- weeks, months, or years and cording to research presented then either stop or signifi- at the American Heart Associ- cantly reduce their alcohol ation’s Scientific Sessions 2010. consumption. In addition, job insecuri- Alcohol withdrawal symp- ty – fear of losing one’s job – toms can begin as early as was associated with risk fac- two hours after the last drink, tors for cardiovascular disease persist for weeks, and range such as high blood pressure, in- from mild anxiety and shaki- creased cholesterol and excess ness to severe complications, body weight. However, it’s not such as seizures and deliri- directly associated with heart um tremens (also called DTs). attacks, stroke, invasive heart The death rate from DTs -- procedures or cardiovascular which are characterized by death, researchers said. Avoid holiday spending hangover confusion, rapid heartbeat, Job strain, a form of psycho- and fever -- is estimated to logical stress, is defined as hav- range from 1% to 5%. ing a demanding job, but little Because alcohol with- to no decision-making authority drawal symptoms can rapid- or opportunities to use one’s cre- By Jason Alderman how much you can afford rel- Scale back table contribution rather than ly worsen, it's important to ative or individual skills. ative to your overall budget. Examine how much you've individual gifts to each other. seek medical attention even “Our study indicates that t this time of year, Many financial planners rec- spent in past years and look Get organized if symptoms are seeming- there are both immediate and many people overin- ommend spending no more for areas to trim. Consider: Once you've determined ly mild. Appropriate alcohol long-term clinically document- Adulge, whether it's over- than 1.5 percent of annual gifts for family, friends and your overall holiday budget, withdrawal treatments can ed cardiovascular health ef- eating or drinking too much at income on holiday expenses. coworkers; decorations; new make a list or spreadsheet with reduce the risk of developing fects of job strain in women,” holiday parties or spending too Consider: clothes/accessories; gift wrap columns for: withdrawal seizures or DTs. said Michelle A. Albert, M.D., much on gifts and decorations. • Will your savings cover a and cards; special meals; year- • Everyone you need to shop It's especially important M.P.H., the study’s senior au- You'll regret the former the few months' expenses in case end gratuities; and travel-re- for – relatives, friends, cowork- to see a doctor if you've ex- thor and associate physician next morning; but with over- of a layoff, unexpected medi- lated expenses. A few tips: ers, service providers, etc. perienced previous alcohol at Brigham and Women’s Hos- spending you may not feel the cal bills or another financial • Review old credit card • Spending limits and gift withdrawal episodes or if you pital, Boston, Mass. “Your job hangover effect until the bills emergency? and bank statements to jog alternatives for each person. have other health conditions can positively and negative- come due in January. • Can you pay off all holi- your memory. • How much you actu- such as infections, heart dis- ly affect health, making it im- Here are a few tips for man- day-related bills within a cou- • Arrange gift lotteries ally spend on each gift. ease, lung disease, or a histo- portant to pay attention to the aging holiday expenses to avoid ple of months? with family, friends and co- (Overspending on one pres- ry of seizures. stresses of your job as part of a holiday spending hangover: • Do you already struggle to workers so you each buy few- ent means trimming some- Severe alcohol withdraw- your total health package.” Budgeting pay your monthly bills? er, nicer gifts. where else.) al symptoms are a medical Before spending a dime on • Would you need to suspend • Suggest pooling resources emergency. If seizures, fe- See strain on 9 holiday expenses, calculate retirement savings to buy gifts? to make a sizable group chari- See spending on 9 ver, severe confusion, hallu- cinations, or irregular heart- beats occur, either take the patient to an emergency room or call 911. Causes of alcohol withdrawal syndrome Heavy, prolonged drink- ing -- especially excessive daily drinking -- disrupts the brain's neurotransmit- ters, the brain chemicals that transmit messages. For example, alcohol ini- tially enhances the effect of GABA, the neurotransmit- ter which produces feelings of relaxation and calm. But chronic alcohol consump- tion eventually suppresses GABA activity so that more and more alcohol is required to produce the desired ef- fects, a phenomenon known as tolerance. 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S PEnding ability, Responsibility and Dis- packaging. Continued from p­­­­­age 8 closure (CARD) Act of 2009 re- A few additional tips: Atrial fibrillation drug approved quires that: • Note return policies for • What you gave each person • Money loaded on gift cards stores and online shopping By Daniel J. DeNoon bridge, MD, PhD, director of symptoms (including dys- – to avoid giving them the same must not expire for at least five sites. Watch for deadlines, ex- the FDA's division of cardio- pepsia, an unpleasant feel- thing next year. years from date of purchase or clusions for sale or clearance The FDA has approved vascular and renal products, ing in the stomach), stom- • What each person gave after funds were last added. items and restocking charges. Pradaxa, a new drug to pre- says in a news release. ach pain, nausea, heartburn, you. That way, you won't acci- • If the card expires but the • Retain receipts. Many re- vent blood clots in patients Many people with atri- and bloating. dentally "re-gift" something to funds haven't, you can request tailers will refund the price with atrial fibrillation. al fibrillation take warfarin, The drug will be distribut- the same person. a free replacement card. difference if an item goes on In a clinical trial, patients which requires frequent mon- ed with a medication guide • Other expenses (decora- • Inactivity and service fees sale within a few weeks after on Pradaxa had fewer strokes itoring with blood tests. Such explaining the risk of serious tions, etc.) may not be charged until af- purchase. than those on warfarin (Cou- monitoring is not necessary bleeding. Patients will get a Gift cards ter 12 months of inactivity; af- • Check whether your cred- madin, Jantoven). with Pradaxa. copy of the guide every time If you give gift cards, sever- ter that, only one such fee may it card agreement provides free "People with atrial fibril- Like other anti-clotting they fill or refill a Pradaxa al changes were made to laws be deducted from the balance product warranty extensions lation are at a higher risk drugs, however, Pradaxa can prescription. governing these cards. For gift each month. and/or price protection (i.e., will of developing blood clots, have adverse effects, includ- Pradaxa's generic name is cards sold on or after August 22, • All fees must be clearly reimburse the difference if you which can cause a disabling ing life-threatening bleed- dabigatran etexilate. It is made 2010, the Credit Card Account- disclosed on the card or its find an identical item for less). stroke if the clots travel to ing. Other side effects may by Boehringer Ingelheim Phar- the brain," Norman Stock- include gastrointestinal maceuticals. (webmd.com) S train from competing demands that ter on the Developing Child Continued from p­­­­­age 8 others make.” in Boston. • Mild anxiety • Hallucinations (primarily The 40 percent higher risks Previous research on the ef- alcohol • Nausea and/or vomiting visual) which cannot be distin- Researchers analyzed job for women who reported high fects of job strain has focused Continued from p­­­­­age 8 • Headache guished from reality strain in 17,415 healthy wom- job strain included heart at- on men and had a more re- glutamate system responds • Insomnia • Profuse sweating en who participated in the tacks, ischemic strokes, cor- stricted set of cardiovascu- by functioning at a far higher Between 12 and 24 hours • Seizures landmark Women’s Health onary artery bypass surgery lar conditions. “From a public level than it does in moderate after alcohol cessation, some • High blood pressure Study. The women were pri- or balloon angioplasty and health perspective, it’s crucial drinkers and nondrinkers. patients may experience visu- • Racing and irregular marily Caucasian health pro- death. The increased risk of for employers, potential pa- When heavy drinkers sud- al, auditory, or tactile halluci- heartbeat fessionals, average age 57 who heart attack was about 88 tients, as well as government denly stop or significantly re- nations which usually resolve • Severe tremor provided information about percent, while the risk of by- and hospitals entities to moni- duce their alcohol consump- within 48 hours. Although this • Low-grade fever heart disease risk factors, pass surgery or invasive pro- tor perceived employee job tion, the neurotransmitters condition is called alcoholic Preventing future alcohol job strain and job insecurity. cedure was about 43 percent. strain and initiate programs to previously suppressed by alco- hallucinosis, it's not the same withdrawal episodes They were followed for more “Women in jobs character- alleviate job strain and perhaps hol are no longer suppressed. as the hallucinations associat- Because successful treat- than 10 years to track the ized by high demands and positively impact prevention of They rebound, resulting in a ed with DTs. Most patients are ment of alcohol withdrawal development of cardiovascu- low control, as well as jobs heart disease,” Albert said. phenomenon known as brain aware that the unusual sensa- syndrome doesn't address the lar disease. Researchers used with high demands but a high Co-authors are Robert G. hyperexcitability. So the ef- tions aren't real. underlying disease of addic- a standard questionnaire to sense of control are at high- Glynn, Ph.D., and Julie Bur- fects associated with alcohol Withdrawal seizures usual- tion, it should be followed by evaluate job strain and job in- er risk for heart disease long ing, Sc.D. Author disclosures withdrawal -- anxiety, irrita- ly first strike between 24 and treatment for alcohol abuse or security with statements such term,” said Natalie Slopen, are on the abstract. bility, agitation, tremors, sei- 48 hours after alcohol cessa- alcohol dependence. as: “My job requires working Sc.D., lead researcher and a The National Institutes of zures, and DTs -- are the op- tion. The risk of seizures is es- Relatively brief outpatient very fast.” “My job requires postdoctoral research fellow Health funded the Women’s posite of those associated with pecially high in patients who interventions can be effective working very hard.” “I am free at Harvard University Cen- Health Study. alcohol consumption. previously have undergone for alcohol abuse, but more Symptoms of alcohol multiple detoxifications. intensive therapy may be re- withdrawal syndrome DTs usually develop be- quired for alcohol dependence. In general, the severity of tween 48 and 72 hours after If you have alcohol dependence, alcohol withdrawal symptoms alcohol cessation, although your doctor may prescribe oth- increases in tandem with the they can appear as early as er medications to help you amount and duration of prior two hours after cessation. stop drinking. He or she also alcohol consumption. Risk factors for DTs include may recommend joining a 12- Minor alcohol withdrawal a history of withdrawal sei- step group -- such as Alcohol- symptoms often appear six to zures or DTs, acute medical ics Anonymous and Narcotics 12 hours after alcohol cessation, illness, abnormal liver func- Anonymous -- or staying at a sometimes while patients still tion, and older age. comprehensive treatment fa- have a measurable blood alcohol Symptoms of DTs, which usually cility that offers a combination level. These symptoms include: peak at five days, include: of a 12-step model, cognitive- • Shaky hands • Disorientation, confusion, behavioral therapy, and family • Sweating and severe anxiety therapy. (webmd.com) 10 THE FILIPINO PRESS November 27 - December 3, 2010

“Daily we can make an Ad- for some people. I could never vent examination. Are there be one of them. They don’t want AURORA SORIANO-CUDAL any feelings of discrimination DANNY HERNAEZ people like me. That’s what I toward race, sex, or religion? found out. Anyway, this is my Is there a lingering resent- church right here.” ment, an unforgiven injury liv- On his way out, Jim stopped to My Personal ing in our hearts? Do we look From Whom All respond, “Wanda, I'm sorry if…” down upon others of lesser so- “Jim, honey,” she said, Testimony cial standing or education- Blessings Flow “don’t you go being sorry. I al achievement? Are we gen- just never seemed to fit in at erous with the gifts that have church, you know? I’d some- been given to us, seeing our- times be in my uniform, and selves as their stewards and folks stared like I was some Reflections not their owners? Are we rev- Immersed in a kind of prostitute. I ain“t no erent of others, their ideas and whore! I’m a waitress. Nev- needs, and of creation? These er finished high school. That for Advent and other questions become world of nobodies preacher was way too smart Advent lights by which we may for me. I ain’t afraid to admit t’s the season of Advent. Here Divine Mystery that looks so search the deep, dark corners rothers and sisters, able to pull his aching body out it. Let’s just say all them fan- are some inspiring thoughts common and so ordinary yet is of our hearts.” think of what you were of bed for the construction job. cy words don’t mean much at Iabout Advent to reflect upon. wondrously present. — “An Advent Examination,” Bwhen you were called. How was he supposed to have Waffle House. Now don’t you “Advent is concerned with “An old abbot was fond of say- from “A Pilgrim’s Almanac,” Not many of you were wise by his morning quiet time with think another thing about it, that very connection between ing, ‘The devil is always the most Edward Hays human standards; not many God? It was a wilderness time. hon. Shoot, I might go back memory and hope which is so active on the highest feast days.’ “Life is a constant Advent were influential; not many During these days of down- yet. Teach ’em a thing or two.” necessary to man. Advent’s in- “The supreme trick of Old season: we are continually were of noble birth. (1 Corin- ward mobility, Jim found es- Who are you called to serve? tention is to awaken the most Scratch is to have us so busy waiting to become, to discov- thians 1:26) cape in the local Waffle House. Visit after visit, Jim lis- profound and basic emotional decorating, preparing food, er, to complete, to fulfill. Hope, Are you facing a road block? There was little chance of run- tened to Wanda's teaching. memory within us, namely, the practicing music and clean- struggle, fear, expectation and I’m not talking about a minor ning into someone from his past She told of the Christian group memory of the God who became ing in preparation for the feast fulfillment are all part of our detour, I mean a “stop you in (they would be in the Cracker who would pray before their a child. This is a healing memo- of Christmas that we actually Advent experience. your tracks” wilderness time? Barrel). It was his oasis, except meal, complain about every- ry; it brings hope. The purpose of miss the coming of Christ. Hurt “The world is not as just, Jim was there and the story for waitress Wanda, the talker. thing and then leave a Chris- the Church’s year is continually feelings, anger, impatience, in- not as loving, not as whole as of his journey is inspiring. Af- She was a durable woman with tian tract for the tip. to rehearse her great history of jured egos — the list of clouds we know it can and should be. ter his divorce, a distraught a difficult and storied past writ- Jim was immersed in a world memories, to awaken the heart’s that busyness creates to blind But the coming of Christ and Jim left the pastorate and be- ten across the wrinkles of her of nobodies and after a while memory so that it can discern the us to the birth can be long, but his presence among us — as gan a wilderness journey to find face. And she bantered with ev- God revealed HIS calling. He star of hope... It is the beautiful it is familiar to us all.” one of us — give us reason to what he was born to do. He de- eryone. One afternoon Jim was was called to them, to this cast task of Advent to awaken in all — “Take Time to be Aware,” live in hope: that light will voted himself full-time to the drinking coffee and reading one of characters, these nobodies of us memories of goodness and from “A Pilgrim’s Almanac,” shatter the darkness, that we searching. In the meantime, he of his Christian books. Wanda that were outside the walls of thus to open doors of hope.” Edward Hays can be liberated from our fears worked odd jobs on the side un- warmed his coffee and offered church. Perhaps the best ques- — “Memory Awakens Hope” “Advent is the perfect time and prejudices, that we are til it emerged. Jim tried a con- him conversation. tion is not what are you called from “Seek That Which Is to clear and prepare the Way. never alone or abandoned. struction gig, carpet selling — “Honey, I read all that stuff. to do, but who are you called to? Above,” then-Cardinal Joseph Advent is a winter train- “May this Advent season be a for a time he was the cashier Started back in my AA days,” Jim Palmer put his search Ratzinger (1986) ing camp for those who de- time for bringing hope, transfor- and more at CJ's Cafe — then she said. for it in a great little book, “Di- “Take time to be aware that sire peace. By reflection and mation and fulfillment into the he endured a Christmas sea- “Do you go to a church any- vine Nobodies.” I encourage you in the very midst of our busy prayer, by reading and med- Advent of our lives. son working the back sector at where, Wanda?” he replied. to read it! I think, in one way or preparations for the celebra- itation, we can make our “With these thoughts, we Kolh's. But it was still illusive. “I work on Sundays, hon,” the other, Jack Nicholson’s fa- tion of Christ’s birth in ancient hearts a place where a bless- hope that you are preparing With each sheet of plywood, car- came her answer. mous words are poignant here: Bethlehem, Christ is reborn in ing of peace would desire to your hearts for the Christmas pet measurement, pot of coffee She left for other custom- “You can’t handle the truth!” the Bethlehems of our homes abide and where the birth Season.” and folded towel, he was sink- ers, then returned, “Besides, I Can you? It’s risky! It’s worth it! and daily lives. Take time, slow of the Prince of Peace might — “Life Is an Advent Season,” ing deeper into confusion and tried all that once and it never What is God’s Spirit saying down, be still, be awake to the take place. from Connections, Nov. 28, 1993 discouragement. He was barely worked for me. I guess it does to you about this?

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The events take place on Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Included with your ride are hot as Toyland, Candy Cane Lane, Elves will be open for busi- Closed three Mondays: Nov. 29, the racetrack at the Del Mar chocolate or cider and a holiday cookie! Dress warmly and enjoy holiday Treasures by the Lake and ness, serving up cold-weather Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Du- music and carolers while roasting marshmallows at the fire pits before Elves at Play, the holiday tra- food favorites to warm up your It runs Sundays through rante Blvd., Del Mar, Calif. boarding the hayride in the Paddock. Santa’s Elves will be open for busi- dition continues with opening insides. "Holiday Spirits" will Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. Interstate 5 at the Via de la ness, serving up cold-weather food favorites to warm up your insides. night on November 25 (Thanks- also be available for those 21 to 10:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Valle exit. 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County, Marines team up to collect Toys for Tots Dcembere 1, 4 You can help the U.S. Marine Fallbrook Airpark, which will come to the events will be able honored to work with the Ma- parol lantern festival & workshop Corps and San Diego County continue collecting donations to see Marine Corps vehicles, rine Corps and be a part of The Philippine-American Society and Cultural Arts Troupe (PASACAT)will put smiles on the faces of less until Dec. 11. vintage World War II aircraft the Toys for Tots campaign. host a free parol-making workshop from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, fortunate children this holiday Uniformed Marines plan to and other private aircraft, on Toys for Tots is a Marine Dec. 1, at Skyline Hills Library, 480 S. Meadowbrook Drive. season by donating new, un- collect the toys in person at the ground and in flight. Toys Corps tradition that goes as The 13th Annual Parol Lantern Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat- wrapped toys at County air- special events at Ramona Air- collected at El Cajon’s Gil- far back as I can remember. urday, Dec. 4, at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Ave. Winners of ports in Fallbrook, Ramona, port and Fallbrook Airpark. lespie Field, Carlsbad’s Pal- They spread holiday cheer to the parol contest will be announced at the end of the festival. Advance Carlsbad, El Cajon and Borrego The first collection will take omar-McClellan Airport and both the children and to ev- tickets are on sale for $10 by Nov. 30. General admission is $12; preferred Springs during the Marines’ an- place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 Borrego Valley Airport will be eryone who donates.” seating is $20. nual Toys for Tots campaign. p.m., Saturday Dec. 4 at Ra- flown to Ramona Airport and Last year, San Diego Coun- For more information on the festival or to register for the parol competi- County residents can drop mona Airport. The second will collected at the Dec. 4 event. ty resident’s donations at the tion, contact PASACAT at (619) 477-3383, e-mail [email protected], off their donated toys at each take place from 10:00 a.m. to Pam Slater-Price, Chair- airports filled six 7-ton trucks. visit the website at www.pasacat.org or search Facebook for "PASACAT of the airports any time up un- 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11 at woman of the County Board For more information contact Philippine Performing Arts Company." til Dec. 4, with the exception of Fallbrook Airpark. People who of Supervisors, said, “We’re Bo Donovan at (760) 787-1523. Dcembere 9 - 23 and 26 - 30 Garden of Lights After the sun goes down, the San Diego Botanic Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience. Many of these lights are LED, which are much brighter than regular lights. Adding to the sparkle is the “Poinsettia Garden,” festively decorated with many varieties of poinsettias. Activities include horse-drawn-wagon rides, holiday crafts, marshmallow roasting, visits with Santa, live music, hot mulled wine in the Poinsettia Garden, and refreshments. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9 - 23 and Dec. 26 - 30, 2010. Admission is $6 for members, non-member adults are $12, seniors are $12, military and students are $8 and children 3-12 are $4. There will be additional fees for some activities. The garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. For more information, call (760) 436-3036 x206 or visit www.SDBGarden.org. Dcembere 11 Transform Sky View Park into a beacon of hope Join us on Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m at Sky Veiw Park located at 7200 block of Skyline Drive. We are informing our communinty on plans to turn this community eye sore into a Beacon of Hope for the young people and families of our community! There will be clowns, a dunk tank, jumpers and a community barbeque. KURS Radio Station will be doing a live remote and Councilman Tony Young, Congressman Bob Filner, Captian MC Elroy of Skyline Sub Station Police Dept. of San Diego will also be on hand. For more information please contact Robert Coons USIAA at (619) 708- 1521, email [email protected] or visit www.USIAA.org. You may also con- tact Guro Cesar Alfafara, Instructor of USIAA Pilipino American Martial Arts, at (619)581-2561 or email [email protected].

December 11 - 30 Bonfire Nights illuminates Old Town Throughout the month of December, bonfires and old-fashioned piñata parties will be bringing a festive holiday atmosphere to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. At 7 p.m. on Dec. 11, 18, 28 and 30, El Fandango Restaurant will host a special piñata party where children of all ages will get a chance to whack a holiday piñata. Bonfire Nights will take place Dec. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 28, 29, and 30. Dcembere 12 Las Posadas holiday event celebrates its 60th year The Las Posadas procession will be lead by professional actors in period costume, including Willie, the acting donkey. Before the procession that takes place at 5 p.m., this event will also fea- ture a daytime celebration and preshow with live music, performances and activities for children from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of local music and performing arts groups such as Metro Dance and Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church will perform from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For children’s entertainment, there will be free craft activities that include making pioneer-style cloth dolls, as well as corn-husk dolls and paper holiday flowers. At end of the festival, a bonfire will be lit in the middle of the state park and El Fandango Restaurant will host a piñata-breaking party following the Las Posadas procession at 6 p.m. Stores and museums within the state park will have extended hours until 8 p.m. that evening. Admission to Las Posadas is free. For more information, phone (619) 297-3100. November 27 - December 3, 2010 THE FILIPINO PRESS 13

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On and on ... with Stephen Bishop What’s Happening GET LISTED: To have your concert, club or event listed in What’s ucational Complex). As a teenager, the Happening, e-mail your information (include date, time, location, cost Pop classic follows singer had several ambitions: He played and phone/e-mail) to [email protected]. Keep in mind we publish on the clarinet in the school orchestra, con- Saturdays, so ensure your event happens on the day of publication or sidered becoming a history teacher and, during the following week. melancholy musician typically offbeat, aspired to be president of French's mustard, simply because, he as he keeps on tryin’ said, “I loved French’s mustard.” Fortunately, The Beatles changed every- By Bill Ramsey thing for the young mustard-lover. Bishop Filipino Press Staff Writer traded his clarinet for guitar, joined The Weeds, a local rock band, and set out for ou’re fine. The weather’s fine. Ev- stardom in Los Angeles, where he sought erything is fine. Then one day it a record deal by just “walking around,” he Yhits you. That song. And the mem- said, before winding up as a staff songwrit- ories come rushing back. And everything er for EH Morris Music Publishing for $50 is still fine, but not as fine as it was. And a week. “That wouldn’t happen today,” he then — after the song rotates in your head said. “These days its so hard.” for days; after you find yourself randomly While laboring at Morris penning songs singing it — it slips away. And you shrug it for such diverse artists as Chaka Khan, off. And everything is fine again. Barbra Streisand and the Four Tops, Bish- That, in a nutshell, could be called “On op began compiling the songs that would and On” Syndrome. Singer-songwriter Ste- form his 1977 debut album, “Careless.” phen Bishop is the melancholy musical Along with "On and On," which climbed to chemist responsible. the No. 11 spot on the Billboard charts that Anyone over 40 will likely remember year (the album also earned him a Gram- the song, a Top 40 hit for Bishop in 1977. my nomination), Bishop scored with “Save With its lazy, tropical rhythm melding ef- It for a Rainy Day.” That same year, “Sat- fortlessly with Bishop's wispy, lonely voice, urday Night Live” went on the air, with “On and On” became a radio staple for Bishop as the show’s second musical guest years, the musician’s signature song and, with host Art Garfunkel, who discovered along with his other hits — “Save It For a Bishop's talent at Morris. Rainy Day,” “It Might Be You” and “Sepa- His association with the show’s first rate Lives” among them — cast him as the breakout star, John Belushi, and his go-to artist for the broken-hearted. friendship with director John Landis, led Martin Nievera at Sycuan on Friday, Dec. 17. “I write much better when I’m heartbro- Bishop to a sideline career as a bit play- ken and sad or melancholy,” Bishop has er in “Animal House” (as the folk singer IN CONCERT Where: 1441 Highland Ave., said many times. And he hasn’t drifted far whose guitar Belushi smashes during a PALA CASINO National City, (619) 474-3222 from that sentiment in the 35 years since toga party — Bishop still has it; he also Stephen Bishop, David Pomeranz LUCKY STAR he first penned the song. sang the movie’s title theme song) and and Joey Albert “A lot of people thought it was an upbeat “The Blues Brothers,” to name a few. Wednesdays: Filipino Night with Photos: Courtesy photo When: 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5 Eric de Leon song at first,” Bishop said during a recent Stephen Bishop performs with David Pomeranz Although “Careless” and his second al- Tickets: Tickets start at $48 at the Thursdays: Moonlight Serenade phone interview from his home in Los An- and Joey Albert at Pala Casino on Sunday, Dec. 5. bum, “Bish” earned gold records, Bishop’s geles. “But I’m just like everybody else. I solo career began to wane by the 1980s. Pala Box Office or Star Tickets. Orchestra Big Band have a bunch of different dimensions to my Still, his songs were in demand and Bish- Call 1-877-946-7252 or visit www. Fridays: Ballroom dancing/Karoke personality. Sometimes I’m sad, sometimes “I’m just like everybody else. op found even greater success as a song- palacasino.com. Where: 3893 54th St., San Diego, Phone: (619) 229-8228 I’m in a good mood. It just so happens that I have a bunch of different writer, composing such hits as “It Might sycuan CASINO when I’m sad, that’s when I write the best.” Be You,” the theme from “Tootsie,” and Martin Nievera MCDINI'S DINER & EVENTS Despite its breezy feel and an opening dimensions to my personality. 13 other films, including the Grammy- When: 7 and 8:30 p.m., Filipino food every Saturday with line that suggests Bishop finding solace and Oscar-nominated “Separate Lives,” Sometimes I’m sad, sometimes Friday, Dec. 17 live Filipino Bands “Down in Jamaica,” he said he wrote the from “White Nights,” a smash hit for Phil Tickets: $35-$45. Call (619) 445- Where: 105 E. 8th St., National City, song not in the tropics but from his then- I’m in a good mood. It just so Collins. His songs have been recorded by 6002 or visit www.sycuan.com. Phone: (619) 474-6771 home in Silver Lake. “I took some poetic li- Eric Clapton, Barbra Streisand, Art Gar- cense,” he said. happens that when I’m sad, funkel, Steve Perry, Stephanie Mills, CLUBS As much as “On and On” has been em- Kenny Loggins, Johnny Mathis, Phoebe KARAOKE that’s when I write the best.” EL JUAN RESTAURANT bedded in the inner jukebox of those who Snow, David Crosby, The Four Tops, As- remember it fondly, the song has followed wad and Pavarotti. Eric de Leon one-man band Bishop — who, beyond his chart success, back! Best Hits of the ’80s,” it stars a trio of Fast-forward 25 years and Bishop — When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays found further renown as a songwriter for stars who have become Filipino favorites, with a catalog of a dozen solo albums be- Where: 2316 Highland Ave., other artists and as a genuinely funny (in Bishop among them. As it turns out, Bish- hind him — is still churning out new ma- National City a subdued, melancholy way, of course) ac- op is huge in the Philippines. terial. His newest album is “Yardwork," an Phone: (619) 477-6262 tor and author — ever since. The singer, “I’ve toured there five or six times,” he said. acoustic guitar and vocal solo album. GAPORESTO & KARAOKE who turned 59 on Nov. 11, will perform “And I’m going back in February (2011).” But after all these years, he's still play- When: 7 p.m.-midnight, “the song,” along with his other hits when The Pala concert is also something of ing “On and On.” The song, he said, has Tuesdays to Sundays he joins David Pomeranz and Joey Albert an homecoming for Bishop. Born in San been very good to him and — you can al- Where: 933 S. Harbison Ave., for a package concert on Sunday, Dec. 5, Diego in 1951, Bishop attended Horace most see him smiling when he feels like National City at Pala Casino (see What’s Happening for Mann Junior High School (now Mann crying — he wouldn’t dream of leaving Phone: (619) 267-3746 more information). Middle School) and graduated from Craw- home without it. While the concert is billed as “Flash- ford High School (now the Crawford Ed- “I'd better do it,” he said with a laugh. Julius Obregon and Friends Show SIZZLER Sundays at Cafe La Maze. JULIUS OBREGON SHOW ROOM When: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays CAFE LA MAZE STEAKHOUSE Where: 1325 E. Plaza Blvd., Julius Obregon and Friends Show National City RP faces tough race to Asian Games finish line When: 7 p.m. Sundays Phone: (619) 477-2590 out of the race in the men’s Philippines will host team of five, as Chester King, “We still have boxing Benshir Layoso, Raoul Miran- and hopefully, karate 2013 Asian Beach da, Frederick Ong and singles gold medalist Biboy Rivera and wrestling. There WIN FREE TICKETS! Games; Pacquiao coach could only muster a 2994. The team finished 361 pins be- might be medals there.” to prep RP for Olympics low pacesetting Malaysia’s 3355. Meanwhile, the Philippine tioning coach Alex Ariza will By Francis T.J. Ochoa Olympic Committee announced help plot the country’s prep- that it has been awarded host- arations for the 2012 London GUANGZHOU, China — ing rights for the 2013 Asian Olympics. The POC told the China continues to dom- Beach Games by the Olympic Inquirer that Ariza is due inate the 16th Asian Games In wrestling, however, Mar- Council of Asia. probably around February with 145 gold medals and 69 garito Agana caught a bad Sheikh Ahmad gave the guar- to begin his study of the Fil- each in bronze and silver. The break and was injured near the antee to Philippine Olympic ipino athletes so he can be- Philippines was still stuck end of his 55 kg match against Committee President Jose Co- gin drawing up a condition- at two golds, two silvers and Iraq’s Mohammad Alsaedi. juangco Jr. ing and nutritional program eight bronzes and lost trac- Agana was leading, 3-2, before i n a b r i e f for the squad. Flashback! tion in the race among South- the fight was stopped. meeting with Pacquiao, who has had Ariza east Asian nations as of press The delegation faced a rush Philippine in his employ since the David Best Hits of the ’80s! time. In a span of just a day, of injuries recently, notably delegation Diaz fight, was instrumental in with victories in dragonboat taekwondo, whose two jins — officials here. getting the Colombian to agree and taekwondo, Thailand Tshomlee Go and Paul Rome- “ T h e to help Team Philippines. Win 2 tickets to see David Pomerantz, zoomed to seven gold medals ro — may require surgery after Sheikh was Cojuangco said Ariza will to lead the SEA Games coun- returning to Manila. very kind in deal with elite athletes first Stephen Bishop and Joey Albert tries. Malaysia has five and But Dr. Martin Camara, allowing us and then coaches will filter Alex Ariza Indonesia has four. part of the Philippine medical to host the down what they learn from live on Sunday, Dec. 5 “We still have boxing and team here, said there was little Asian Beach Games on 2013 the conditioning mentor to hopefully, karate and wres- else to worry about from ath- should we feel we are ready the other athletes. at Pala Casino! tling,” said Philippine team letes still to see action. by 2013,” Cojuangco said in a “This will really be a big chief of mission Joey Roma- In bowling, one of the events press statement. help to the country’s Olym- santa. “There might be med- still being counted on to deliv- Cojuangco also announced pic efforts,” said Cojuangco. Visit Filipino Press | Facebook for details! als there.” er medals, the country crashed the Manny Pacquiao’s condi- (Inquirer.net) Get breaking updates on news and entertainment online @ Filipino Press | Facebook 16 THE FILIPINO PRESS November 27 - December 3, 2010 Palomar College presents semi- Trott elected to annual glass, pottery sale top Lions Club post SAN MARCOS, Calif. – SAN DIEGO, Calif. – For- district governors, cabinet offi- Looking for unique holiday gifts? mer Mrs. Philippine Tourism cers, region chairs, zone chairs Palomar College’s semi-annual and businesswoman Blesi- and past International officers, glass, pottery and art sale fea- la “Blessie” Sanchez Trott was the majority of whom support- tures a variety of one-of-a-kind, elected as second vice district ed Trott’s candidacy. handmade items. governor for District 4L6 of the Trott has been an active The sale will take place Lions Club International in an member of the Lions Club Inter- Wednesday through Saturday, unprecedented election process national even before she came Dec. 1 - 4 at the College’s San to fill a vacancy created by the to the United States. She has Marcos campus, 1140 W. Mission resignation of District Gover- served the club of for the past 28 Road. Shoppers are asked to take nor Susan Hatch. years, starting as president of note of note of a new location for Election of officers is usual- the Quezon City Silangan Lion- the sale event – in the courtyard ly held during district conven- ess Club. During her incumben- outside the art department, near tions, however with the resigna- cy, her club was chosen by Li- the Boehm Gallery. Sale hours tion of the incumbent governor ons Clubs International as one are, on Wednesday, 1 – 8:00 due to ill health, an interim of the Top Ten Lioness Clubs in p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 9:00 election was held in accordance the World for its nutrition and a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, with the procedures outlined by feeding program serving mal- 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. the Lions Club International. nourished children in the sub- The sale will coincide with the urbs of Manila. Trott was also Opening Reception of the Fac- elected district president of Dis- ulty Exhibit at the Boehm Gal- trict 301D2 in 1991 at the Mul- lery – on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from tiple District Convention held in 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 Davao City, Philippines. p.m. Also on that day, a large When Trott arrived in San scale throwing demonstration Diego in 1999, she was invited by renowned local ceramic artist to help in organizing the San Alex Long will take place in the Diego Executive Lions Club art complex courtyard from 3 – 6 and was subsequently elected p.m. More live artist demonstra- as its charter president. Her tions will occur throughout the dedication and loyalty enabled days of the sale. her to serve twice as zone chair Parking is available in Lots and three times as region chair. Blesia Sanchez Trott 1, 2 and 15 without a permit. A progressive Melvin Jones Those who wish to park in other First Vice District Governor Fellow, Trott supported Inter- lots must obtain a one-day visi- Jan Gustavel was elected and el- national Lions Clubs projects tor’s pass from Campus Police. evated to the position of District such as the Diabetes Aware- All items on sale have Governor. Then, following the ness Program and the Sight been handmade by Palomar same procedure, the Second Vice First II Project. College students, faculty and District Governor Brad Weeks A philanthropist at heart, staff. The sale includes pot- became the First Vice District Trott has been responsible in tery, ceramic sculpture, blown Governor, leaving the position of helping children who grew glass, stained glass, fused and second vice governor vacant. up in the Philippines’ largest slumped glass, metalwork, Three Lions vied for the va- dumpsite, popularly known as jewelry photography and a va- cant position, among them cur- “Smokey Mountain,” in Tondo, riety of handmade gift items. rent North East Region Chair Manila, by hosting them in her Proceeds from the sale will Blesila Sanchez Trott of the Es- home and organizing shows for benefit the College’s art stu- condido Host Lions Club. Vot- them for the last four years. dents and the department. ing was through secret ballot Through her partnership Shoppers may pay with cash, and Trott was elected on the with Fr. Ben Beltran, she has checks or credit cards. first balloting. showcased the talents of these For more information, call The meeting was held on children in San Diego in their the college Art Department at Nov. 9 and was attended by heartwarming presentation of (760) 744-1150, ext. 2302. all past district governors, vice “Children of Mother Earth.” November 27 - December 3, 2010 THE FILIPINO PRESS 17 SDG&E receives 2010 National Award SAN DIEGO, Calif. – San Di- vation and achievement in the From initial idea gener- ego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) area of electric reliability. ation and strategy devel- was recently recognized by PA “SDG&E has set the indus- opment through to detailed Consulting Group (PA) as the try bar for electric system reli- implementation, we deliver recipient of the ReliabilityO- ability, implementation of ex- significant and tangible re- ne™ 2010 National Award for citing new technologies, and sults. We have outstanding Outstanding Reliability Per- total commitment to the safe technology development ca- formance. SDG&E was also and effective restoration for pability; a unique breadth of the top winner of the Reliabil- customers," said Jeff Lewis, skills from strategy to per- ityOne™ award among West- PA's ReliabilityOne™ Program formance improvement, from ern U.S. electric utilities for the Director. “As one of the top HR to IT; and strong exper- fifth year in a row. utilities in the country when it tise in communications, me- “It’s a tremendous honor comes to keeping the lights on, dia and entertainment, de- to be recognized as a national this honor is well deserved.” fense, energy, financial leader for our reliability,” said The selection of provisional services, government and David L. Geier, vice president of recipients is based primarily on public services, healthcare, electric operations for SDG&E. system reliability statistics that manufacturing, and trans- “This award really is an ex- measure the frequency and du- portation and logistics. traordinary team effort and be- ration of customer outages. Af- SDG&E is a regulated longs to our employees who go ter provisional recipients are public utility that provides above and beyond ‘the call of selected, each company under- safe and reliable energy ser- duty’ on a daily basis to keep goes an on-site certification pro- vice to 3.4 million consum- the lights on for our customers.” cess, which provides an inde- ers through 1.4 million elec- All utilities operating elec- pendent review of the policies, tric meters and more than tric delivery networks in North processes and systems used to 845,000 natural gas meters America are eligible for consid- collect, analyze and report a in San Diego and southern eration for the ReliabilityOne™ company's reliability results. Orange counties. The util- award. There are a total of five PA Consulting Group is a ity’s area spans 4,100 square regional awards including Mid- leading management and IT miles. SDG&E is committed Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, consulting and technology to creating ways to help our Plains and Western region. firm. Independent and employ- customers save energy and The ReliabilityOne™ Na- ee-owned, we operate globally money every day. SDG&E is tional Award is given to the Re- in more than 30 countries and a subsidiary of Sempra Ener- liabilityOne™ regional award transform the performance of gy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune recipient that has demonstrat- major organizations in both the 500 energy services holding ed sustained leadership, inno- private and public sectors. company based in San Diego.

South Bay Fish and Grill gets a facelift The new owners of South John Cuevas to develop new Bay Fish & Grill, Ehab Khalil, items for quick-service lunch as Joseph Zakhary and Eduardo well additional dinner items. Martins, have remodeled and New England Restaurant upgraded the popular local Group also purchased South restaurant on the Chula Vista Bay Fish & Grill’s catering bayfront. arm, San Diego Catering Con- The facelift included dra- cepts, which caters all types of matic changes in both banquet events, from weddings and hol- dining rooms. The Captain’s iday parties to company picnics room features new hardwood and school carnivals through- flooring and a new bar. The out San Diego County. Sunset Room has new carpet South Bay Fish & Grill is as well as hardwood flooring, located at 570 Marina Park- ceiling fans and wallpaper. way on the picturesque Chua The total cost of the remod- Vista harbor, with dramat- el is estimated at $150,000 ic views from the many win- and more upgrades are dows in the 10,000-square- planned in the near future, foot property. The restaurant including an overhaul of the features a blend of fine din- main kitchen and grill. ing and casual fare with a “The changes have really maritime ambiance created made the two banquet rooms by a unique collection of nau- shine,” stated David Poret, tical antiques and yacht club sales manager at South Bay memorabilia. South Bay Fish Fish & Grill. “The rooms are & Grill offers daily specials beautiful and waiting for par- such as all-you-can-eat Mahi ties and events.” Mahi Mondays, Lobster Tues- South Bay Fish & Grill was days, 1/2 lb. hamburger and recently purchased by the New fries Wednesdays and live England Restaurant Group, music all week long. The res- which owns several restau- taurant offers a 15 percent rants in Massachusetts and discount to all members of Rhode Island. South Bay Fish the military with a military & Grill is its first venture on ID. Seniors also receive a 10 the West Coast. percent discount. For more The owners will be ex- information, visit http://www. panding their menu and have southbayfishandgrill.com or brought on Beverly Hills chef call (619) 420-7234.

Photo: Courtesy photo South Bay Fish & Grill is a hidden gem located on the Chula Vista bayfront and has recently undergone $150,000 in renovations. Walmart_SuppliersAd_13x215Filipino_Layout 1 11/23/10 5:22 PM Page 1 18 THE FILIPINO PRESS November 27 - December 3, 2010

We all have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season! At Walmart, we are thankful for the hundreds of large and small businesses in San Diego that have partnered with us to bring quality, affordable products to San Diego’s hard-working families.

Since 2007, Walmart has purchased more than $1.4 BILLION in goods and services from San Diego County suppliers – supporting more than 10,000 jobs. So, on this holiday of giving thanks… Here’s to them!

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At Walmart, we know we can make the biggest impact on our communities by supporting causes that are important to our customers and our neighborhoods.

That’s why over the past 10 years, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have contributed more than $10 MILLION to San Diego charities and community programs that are focused on promoting education, developing a strong, diverse workforce, improving health and wellness, creating economic opportunity, and fighting hunger.

This holiday season, we give thanks to San Diego organizations we partnered with in fiscal year ending 2010, including:

American Cancer Society, Inc. California Division California Center for Sustainable Energy Council of Philippine American Organization of San Diego Family Justice Center Habitat for Humanity International Inc., San Diego Mama’s Kitchen Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation San Diego Food Bank San Ysidro Health Center Tomlinson Touching Lives Foundation Urban League of San Diego County

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Photo: Filipino Press Staff An enthusiastic group of participants gather for a training day in Mission Bay on Veterans Day prior to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure in San Diego. The walk, which began on Nov. 19 and ended on Nov. 21, is a sister event to the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure held on Nov. 7. Both events benefit breast cancer education, treatment and research. Rhea Tabler, author of the blog Mommy23Monkeys, was selected as the Energizer Keep Going blogger for the San Diego event.

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