APAC Proposes New Political Map for 9Th Council District
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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).