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PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAwAii filipino cHronicle mArcH 4, 2017 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor he 2017 Hawaii State leg- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Passing the Kupuna islative session is moving Publisher & Managing Editor Chona A. Montesines-Sonido along swiftly and in just a Associate Editors Caregivers Program few days we will reach the Dennis Galolo | Edwin Quinabo pivotal first crossover pe- Contributing Editor T Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. Bill Is A Win Situation riod. Surviving senate bills Creative Designer for the State and will go to the House and house bills to Junggoi Peralta the Senate for further review and amendments. There are Photography many important bills still alive, including a set of bills that Tim Llena Hawaii Families Administrative Assistant is the topic of this issue’s cover story. In it, HFC’s Carlota Shalimar Pagulayan on’t wait for a crisis. Prepare for it now. -- This Ader reports on the growing need for family caregivers’ is the frame of thought that Hawaii lawmakers Columnists assistance and interviews Dr. Clementina Ceria-Ulep. Carlota Hufana Ader ought to have in dealing with the state’s rapidly As many in the baby boomer generation reach 65 years Emil Guillermo aging population and healthcare. Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. and older, we are finding that more Hawaii families are Ron Menor The elderly are the largest users of health J.P. Orias D faced with the difficult task of caring for their senior loved Pacita Saludes care resources from hospital stays to long-term ones. Just how prevalent is this? It’s estimated that 1 in 3 Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. care in both private and state health facilities. Add to this the Charlie Sonido, M.D. people between the age of 45-70 currently helps care for Cong. Mark Takai stark statistic that the baby boomer generation, the largest de- an aging parent, spouse, or relative 60 years or older. Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. mographic in the state and nation, are primed and ready-aged Felino S. Tubera Hawaii’s uniquely high cost of living -- turns what would Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. to put the heaviest toll ever in U.S. history onto the already already be a struggle having to care for a disabled senior limited health care resources available. Contributing Writers family member -- into something more like a family crisis. Clement Bautista It’s estimated that by 2020, nearly 300,000 people will Family caregivers commonly must go into debt, sell as- Teresita Bernales, Ed.D be age 65 or older in Hawaii, that is about 30 percent of the Rose Churma sets, or even quit their jobs just to be able to care for their Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. population, or 3 out of every 10 individuals. Now compare loved ones at home. The alternative of utilizing the serv- Julia Crowley that to stats in 1970, when only one out of every 17 individ- Linda Dela Cruz ices of a long-term care facility is just financially impos- Fiedes Doctor uals was aged 65 or older. The proportion of elderly to total sible for most Hawaii families. Danny De Gracia, II, MA population in the state has increased three-fold, roughly 5 Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand SB 534, and its companion HB 607, aim to establish Amelia Jacang, M.D. percent in 1960 to 15 percent in 2012. the Kupuna Caregivers Program that specifically helps Caroline Julian Clearly, the state must anticipate that it cannot throw a Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. working family caregivers to keep their jobs, and at the Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. safety net large enough to carry the entire burden of seniors same time, hire respite assistance to care for their loved Deborah T. Manog who are ill and need of long-term care at state facilities or Maita Milallos ones for a few hours. It’s a needed program we hope law- Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. state-subsidized private facilities or nursing homes. makers will pass this session. Renelaine Bontol-Pfister This is the reason it’s in the state’s best financial interest Seneca Moraleda-Puguan Also in this issue, read about some of the community Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. to consider passing in this legislative session or the immediate events happening around town. Related to the cover story Jay Valdez, Psy.D. future SB 534 or HB 607, bills that would provide financial Glenn Wakai issue, AARP Hawaii will have its Caregiver Conference Amado Yoro assistance to family caregivers. Financially, morally, and ide- on March 25. Other events: the Filipino Association of Philippine Correspondent: ally the common-sense choice is for seniors in need of care to University Women (FAUW) book launch and art exhibit Greg Garcia stay at home rather than to live out their few remaining time opening on March 9; the Team Philippines dance, exhibit, Neighbor Island Correspondents: of life at a long-term care facility. But the big “but” in this sce- and march during the Honolulu Festival on March 10-12; Big Island (Hilo and Kona) nario, is that this becomes practical only if families can afford Grace Larson | Ditas Udani and the Philippine Medical Association of Hawaii Kauai taking care of their loved ones at home. Disabled seniors re- (PMAH) Foundation annual fundraising Bowling Tourna- Millicent Wellington quire around-the-clock care and the high cost of living in Maui ment on March 18. Christine Sabado Hawaii demands multiple household incomes for families to Be sure to read our regular columns and guest contri- survive. Big Island Distributor butions that include a book review on “The Traditional At- Grace Larson | Ditas Udani The common practice at this moment -- which has been tires of the Igorot Tribes,” article on avoiding investment Kauai Distributor Amylou Aguinaldo saving the state multi-millions in dollars -- is that families have fraud, a restaurant feature, and write-ups on immigration, been taking care of their ailing parent, spouse, or relative at Nestor Aguinaldo among others. Jimmy Iloreta home at great cost, often having to incur huge debt, selling off We hope you enjoy this issue and thank you for your Maui Distributor Cecile Piros large sums of assets, and quitting their jobs to become, in continued support. essence, de facto health care providers. Family caregivers com- Molokai Distributor Until next issue, warmest aloha and mabuhay! Maria Watanabe monly report being physically and mentally drained, feeling Oahu Distributor depressed and angry, that at times lead to family conflict. Yoshimasa Kaneko Where SB 534 or HB 607 can make a world of difference Jonathan Pagulayan to family caregivers is by offering in-home respite, temporary Advertising/Marketing Director Chona A. Montesines-Sonido assistance. Either one of the bills, if passed, establishes the Account Executives Kupuna Caregivers Program. Under this program, qualified Carlota Hufana Ader families can receive a maximum of $70 a day to hire home J.P. Orias The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published care aides or personal care assistance to come to the home weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. and is located at 94-356 Waipahu Depot, for a few hours to watch over their loved ones. In the mean- Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone (808) 678- 8930 Facsimile (808) 678-1829. E-mail fil- time, family members can keep their jobs and minimize fi- [email protected]. Website: www.thefilipinochronicle.com. Opinions nancial disruption. It’s a win-win situation for all parties: the expressed by the columnists and contribu- tors do not necessarily reflect those of the state, the ailing senior, and their family caregivers. The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle management. Re- Kupuna Caregivers Program bill would only be a supplement production of the contents in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission from to long-term care. Hawaii families must take on the greater the management. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. responsibility and consider building up future savings and U.S. SBA SmAll BUSineSS JoUrnAliSt AwArDee purchasing long-term care insurance to ensure a healthier and memBer, Society of ProfeSSionAl easier senior lifestyle. JoUrnAliStS mArcH 4, 2017 HAwAii filipino cHronicle 3 OPINION Immigrants Are Human Beings Who Just Want A Better Life The United States is a great and forth from the evil side to the Vietnamese government; nation not only because of her the good side and back again. torture was discarded as a state by Atty. Ted Laguatan kinds of difficulties - sustained awesome political and eco- The demonic genocide of policy, etc only by the hope that somehow nomic power - but for her con- American Indians, slavery, the Immoral state policies mmigration laws they might find a better life. tinuous aspirations to live up to extermination of entire barrios which cause so much suffering are relatively Nowhere in the world is the highest ideals of the human in the Philippines, segregation hurt all of us in one way or an- new. These man- there a nation like the US race: individual freedoms, the laws against blacks and Asians, other. Conversely, policies made laws were whose population consists right to happiness, free speech, the internment of Japanese which help human beings find instituted long mostly of immigrants or chil- free thought, equal protection Americans in WWII, dropping better lives create a better I after countries dren of immigrants. It can even for all in application of the atomic bombs against the kinder world. and national boundaries were be argued that the entire popu- laws, religious freedom, Due Japanese civilian population, With the new Administra- already in existence. When lation of the US is totally com- Process principles, racial racially discriminatory immi- tion's harsh immigration poli- there were no immigration posed of immigrants or equality, etc. gration laws, the mass murder cies - thousands in immigrant laws - people moved freely children of immigrants since Even if these aspirations and napalm bombing of inno- communities throughout from one area to another. the forebears of American Indi- are not yet complete realities – cent Vietnamese villagers, the America now live in fear. The Famine, wars, natural disasters, ans migrated from Asia. Immi- they are national, global and use of torture against military new government policy in- plagues, poverty, personal grants and their children from spiritual goals worth pursuing. and political prisoners, etc. cludes the hiring of around problems, economic reasons, the four corners of the globe The U.S. is a country These were the results of the 10,000 new personnel who will political oppression, etc. - are created this country. Ideas from where good and evil are con- pendulum swinging to the dark hunt down out of status indi- the usual reasons for migration. their native lands, technical stantly in conflict, but where side. viduals and families and seek Today, even with these im- knowledge, trade secrets, new good often prevails in the long But the swings of the pen- their speedy removal. Raids by migration laws, people still arts and philosophies, varieties run. There are so many gen- dulum to the good side - recti- ICE (Immigration and Cus- move and leave their home of cultural ingenuity, their uinely good human beings fied these moral distortions: toms Enforcement) throughout countries for the same reasons. music, and all kinds of food – here and also horribly evil Slavery was eliminated; Indi- the US are currently being con- They bravely risk their lives are now integrated in American ones. Even the government ans were compensated with bil- ducted. and safety; often exploited; tol- society and culture. All these policies of this country lions of dollars for their See this article: erate extreme weather condi- together with their skills, tal- throughout its history reflect damages and their lands; https://qz.com/908081/if-you- tions; face strange cultures, ents and work ethic - resulted this constant unending conflict higher education and national want-to-see-what-trumps- discrimination and local hostil- in the creation and emergence between good and evil. Like a health care were established in immigration-policy-looks-like-i ities; cope with loneliness and of a uniquely great and power- pendulum, the country’s poli- the Philippines; segregation n-practice-consider-the- alienation. They go through all ful nation of immigrants. cies continuously swing back laws abolished; a national apol- deportation-of-this-arizona- ogy and monetary compensa- woman/ HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS tion were provided to Japanese Immigration and human American internees; U.S. aid to rights lawyers will continue to Japan led to economic resur- contest the constitutionality gence after WW II; racial and and propriety of new policies national origins discrimination and procedures which cause so was removed from US immi- much human suffering. gration laws; a friendlier rela- Generally, there are three tionship was established with (continued on page 6)
Philippine Consulate booth Join Team Philippines will feature ready-to-wear barong and Filipiniana attire at the Honolulu Festival made of pineapple fiber by he Philippine Consulate p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Hawaii Elvis Cagungun of Lumban, General, Philippine convention cente | Philippine Laguna. Admission is free and TAirlines (PAL), Fil- ethnic dances, “Fandango sa open to the public. ipino Community Center (Fil- Ilaw,” “Curacha,” and *Sunday, march 12, 10 com), Filipino Chamber of “Singkil,” representing the 3 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hawaii con- Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) largest island groups of the vention center | Second day and the Congress of Visayan Philippines (Luzon, Visayas, of Craft Fair/Exhibition Organizations (COVO), and and Mindanao). The dances *Sunday, march 12 4:30 with the support of the will be performed during the p.m. to 8 p.m., waikiki | Dabawenyos Association of Friendship Gala. Tickets for the Grand Parade along Kalakaua Hawaii and Bulacan Circle of Gala are available at www.hon- Avenue featuring performers, Hawaii joined together to form olulufestival.com floats, and marching bands “Team Philippines” for the *Saturday, march 11, 10 23rd Honolulu Festival on a.m. to 6 p.m., Hawaii con- The Honolulu Festival is March 10-12, 2017. vention cente | Craft Fair/Ex- an annual cultural festival that Team Philippines invites hibition. Team Philippines will showcases cultures of the Pa- the community to join in the set up booths where cultural cific region. This year’s theme following festivities: merchandise from the Philip- is “Cultural Harmony, Journey *friday, march 10, 7 pines will be on display. The to Peace.” 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE MARCH 4, 2017 COVER STORY Kupuna Caregivers Program Aims To Help Hawaii Working Families By Carlota Ader aring for our elderly, or kupuna, is a deeply held value in the islands. It’s es- timated that 1 in 3 people C between the age of 45-70 currently helps care for an aging loved one or family member 60 years of age or older.
In many cases, families are creasing elderly population, financially unprepared to have this scenario is becoming all their loved ones cared for at a too common. By 2020, nearly long-term nursing facility or 300,000 people will be age 65 Caregivers and advocates show their support for the passage of the Kupuna Caregiving assistance bills during a rally at the state Capitol last February 7. senior care home. This often or older in Hawaii. Anticipat- forces family members to make ing this trend, the Hawaii State elderly care, and someone seniors are met. Providing urgent need for Kupuna Care- tremendous sacrifices, to jug- Legislature is considering two pushing for the passage of a bill kupuna caregivers with a little givers Assistance include the gle at the same time full-time bills SB 534 and HB 607 to to establish the Kupuna Care- assistance will go a long way,” Policy Advisory Board for work and to find whatever as- help families care for their eld- givers program, discusses the said Dr. Ceria-Ulep, Professor Elder Affairs (PABEA), the sistance they can afford to care erly loved ones. The bills seek issue in our Q&A interview. & Interim Associate Dean for Hawaii Alliance for Retired for their elderly loved one. If a to establish the Kupuna Care- “We live in turbulent times. Academic Affairs at the Uni- Americans (HARA), the higher level of care is needed, givers program. Qualified fam- More than ever we need to rec- versity of Hawaii at Manoa’s Hawaii Family Caregivers the hardship becomes more ilies under this program will ognize and address the chal- School of Nursing and Dental Coalition, AARP, ILWU, Men- acute with at least one family receive up to $70 a day to hire lenges that we are facing as a Hygiene. She is also Chairper- tal Health America of Hawaii, member needing to cut short a home care aide for a few state and as a community, and son of the Long-Term Care for and Young Progressives De- his or her career, retire, and hours so that they can keep do what we can to address Faith Action for Community manding Action (YPDA). take on the task as full-time their jobs. This program is an them. The demographics tell us Equity (FACE). caregiver. To fill the income alternative to long-term facility that senior care needs are grow- FACE is working with HFC: Tell us more about the gap with one less income- care and is aimed at keeping ing and people are struggling to Caring Across Generations, a bills that would establish the earner, often assets need to be family members working while cope. Families are doing what national nonprofit dedicated to Kupuna Caregivers Program? sold or debt begins to mount they receive assistance to care the state would otherwise have building a care infrastructure DR. CERIA-ULEP: quickly. for their loved ones. to do. Their unpaid labor is across the nation, and other SB534 and HB607 are com- As Hawaii’s demographics Dr. Clementina Ceria- helping to ensure that the needs groups to advance this legisla- panion bills with the same in- continue to change with an in- Ulep, a champion advocate for of the growing population or tion. Those advocating for the (continued on page 5) WHAT THEY SAY
“I think passing the Kupuna Caregiver Assis- bills. Legislators must take the first steps to- tance Bill would be a great help and relief for wards helping our kupuna and those with dis- our families. Not only will it help with our abilities to live with dignity and continue economy but it will help our grandparents contributing to society.” worry less. As a grandchild, I think about — Jan PaPPas (she and her husband, how I wouldn’t want someone like my own look after his 98 year-old mother) grandma to be in distress, worrying about who will take care of her, especially for all the “As someone who was faced with the need to things she has done for her own grandchil- opt out of the workforce prematurely to care dren. The bill would be like giving back to for family members, I have felt the financial those grandmas and grandpas who cared for and emotional cost of cutting short my career us.” years. I would like to add my voice to those of — saMantha CaluMPit (UH student) the thousands of silent caregivers who have experienced what I have been through. “Self-interest, if not a sense of moral urgency, Clearly, not having policies to take care of should prompt legislators to offer the thou- our aging parents in a state where people sands of caregivers in Hawaii some respite.” over 60 will make up about 27 percent of the — Dr. Cynthia Goto population by 2030 is potentially disastrous.” — Moya Gray “We have to back up talk about valuing our (a former practicing attorney) kupuna with action. Lip service does not pay mArcH 4, 2017 HAwAii filipino cHronicle 5 COVER STORY (from page 4, KUPUNA...) and the family caregiver. For one or more employers. many caregivers are in the -- educating family, friends, or- tent. The senate bill was intro- the care recipient (senior cit- HFC: What are the benefits? sandwich generation, caring for ganizations, and the public of duced by Sen. Roz Baker and izen), the requirements are: Dr. Ceria-Ulep: If either our aging parents and grand- it. I have chaired many com- the House bill by Rep. Gregg the individual must be a citi- one of these bills becomes law, parents while also struggling to mittees, taskforces, holding Takayama. zen of the U.S. or a legal im- it will benefit both our care re- continue to work to provide for countless meetings and provid- The intent of the bills is to migrant (qualified alien); is cipient (senior citizen) and the our families. ing numerous presentations assist individuals who are car- 60 years of age or older; family caregiver. For our sen- about it. Why do I do it? Be- ing for their elderly loved ones does not reside in a long- ior citizen, he or she will be HFC: When did you take cause of the suffering that I to stay in the workforce. This term facility such as interme- provided long-term support leadership of Faith Action for have seen patients, family and legislation would create the diate care facility, assisted and services and remain in his Community Equity (FACE) friends go through; and I want long-term Kupuna Caregivers living facility, skilled nurs- or her home and community. and how did you become in- to see them relieved of their program, which would provide ing facility, hospital, foster This supports the idea of aging volved in this organization? suffering. I also want to make support for working caregivers home, adult residential care in a place that our elderly Dr. Ceria-Ulep: I was first sure that if I need care when I who are also taking care of home or expanded residen- would want to. The Kupuna president of FACE when it grow old, it would be there. their aging loved ones. Either tial care home. The individ- Caregivers Program shall came into being in 1996. I be- More importantly, how- one of these bills, if passed, ual must have impairment of award a voucher of a maxi- came involved in FACE ever, I want to do it because will provide the needed respite at least: 2 activities of daily mum of $70 per day to cover through the membership of my long-term care for the elderly is care that our kupuna caregivers living (ADL), or 2 instru- costs for the following long- church, Our Lady of Mount the right thing to do. It is part deserve and the support our mental ADL; one ADL and term support and services: Catholic Church. of my being and my culture. working families and busi- one IADL, have substantial transportation, personal care The caretakers in my family nesses need. cognitive impairment requir- services, respite care, adult day HFC: What message would growing up were my grandpar- ing supervision to ensure his care, and chores and home- you like to send to our legisla- ents. When my parents worked, HFC: What are the require- or her and others’ safety. making services. tors regarding SB 534 and HB my grandparents took care of ments to be able to qualify for The caregiver (working in- For the caregiver, either 607? my brothers, sisters and I. the Kupuna Caregivers Pro- dividual) needs to meet the fol- bill focuses on providing Dr. Ceria-Ulep: I urge our In my Filipino culture, we gram? lowing requirements: provides respite care for working care- legislators to pass these bills! are taught to respect and take Dr. Ceria-Ulep: There are care for a care recipient (senior givers who typically have no Since FACE came into care of our elders. This value of requirements for both the citizen) and is employed at other financial or emotional being in 1996, 21 years ago, caring for our kupuna is com- senior citizen needing care least 30 hours per week from support. This is important as this (long-term care for the eld- mon to all of us who live in erly) has been an issue that our Hawaii -- among Asians, Pa- members have raised. Every 3- cific-Islanders, Polynesians, 5 years when FACE conducts Hispanics, and so on. So, I ask its Listening Process among its you, all our legislators, to sup- members, long-term care, car- port these bills because they ing for our elderly has been a represent Hawaii -- our value priority, and last year was no of caring for one another and different. A Listening Process our kupunas! Let’s make it involves one-to-one conversa- happen this year! tions about issues of concern to a church, synagogue, housing (Editor’ Note: As of Feb. 28, 2017, unit, etc. press time, both SB534 and HB607 Photo courtesy of Deborah Glazier are still alive in the State Legisla- I have been a champion for ture and expected to pass first this issue in FACE for 21 years crossover March 9, 2017.) WHAT THEY SAY “As caregivers, we neglect our own needs. We sell some relief.” “Even middle-class families cannot meet the cost our assets. We put ourselves on the backburner. We — REx FREITAS (bus driver) of aging. Many years ago when we learned of our make decisions under duress and we sometimes mother’s diagnosis of dementia, our family was take on unconscionable levels of debt. We need to I support the Kupuna Caregiver Assistance Bill. faced with this same dilemma. She did not have tell ourselves that we have done our best. In the Caregivers need the support in finding financial long term care insurance and her retirement from process, we do emotional, physical, financial dam- support to aid in the care of family members who the DOE system as a second grade teacher did not age to ourselves. We simply refuse to make time for are physically and mentally impaired. Caregivers provide enough financial support for her care. We ourselves. That’s not a healthy situation for the in- are seeking help from the government not only be- were fortunate that four of her six children, could dividual or for the community or for our state that cause there are limits to our ability to spend time contribute monthly to provide home care with our is aging as fast as Hawaii is.” caring while doing our jobs, but also because we younger sister in Hilo. Most local families do not — STEvE MITCHELL (retired businessman) are at an age when we can also divide our time to have the option of having several children share continue to contribute our talents to the commu- costs for their aging kupuna. We need SB534. “Our kupuna deserve dignity as they grow old. I nity. — MILILANI TRASK (attorney) was very lucky. I could take care of my parents as We take pride in caring for our elderly ohana and they fell ill, until they passed away. I would do it all our relatives who need care. Yet, this compassion “There are thousands of these silent, unheralded over again -- even though it exhausted me emotion- is only fruitful and rewarding when the state pro- caregivers across the islands, doing the heroic ally and financially. They had a right to be looked vides financial reprieve to balance our time and work of making it possible for kupuna to age in after with love and kindness. My job as a bus resources. We have lives that are less worthwhile their own homes and end their days in dignity. The driver allowed me to plan my route and look in on as we care. We need to access help for ourselves Kupuna Care Assistance bill SB534/HB607 is an them during the day. I was there when there were in order to return to caring with our full attention. important step in the direction of helping family sudden emergencies. I could rush them to the hos- This bill will improve our abilities to care for our caregivers look after their loved ones at home. I pital. But I would have welcomed some help from loved ones. know I speak for many families and I hope our leg- professional caregivers. I know my mother would — DR. EvA ROSE WASHbURN-REPOLLO islators are listening.” have welcomed a female caregiver. I hope our leg- (assistant professor) -HULU LINDSEy (Maui resident) islators will find a way to give caregivers like me (from page 5, DONNA ...)
6 HAwAii filipino cHronicle mArcH 4, 2017 COMMENTARY We Reject Trump’s Ordering of Increased ICE Raids on Immigrants by Asian Americans Advancing Justice e, the mem- devastating broken promise. Department of Homeland Se- bers and affili- Daniel Ramirez Medina, a 23- curity memo, “Prosecutorial ates of the year-old resident of Seattle, is Discretion: Certain Victims, Asian Ameri- among more than 800,000 De- Witnesses, and Plaintiffs,” that W can Advancing ferred Action for Childhood directs agency personnel to Justice, are Arrivals (DACA) recipients avoid any enforcement actions outraged that Immigration and who affirmatively gave their that would deter victims, wit- Customs Enforcement (ICE) is information to the U.S. govern- nesses, and plaintiffs, including increasingly aggressive and ment and were promised a re- victims of domestic violence, overbroad in its immigration prieve from deportation, and he from coming forward and re- surveillance and profiling of equipping oneself with the enforcement efforts, creating has been detained and sepa- porting violations of the law. Muslim and South Asian right information is the best de- chaos and panic in communi- rated from his 3-year old U.S. Through the enforcement Americans, we are in the midst fense against these aggressive ties. Due to the Trump admin- citizen child and family. executive orders, this new ad- of the latest wave of resurgent and inhumane tactics. istration’s executive order on We are horrified that a vic- ministration has given ICE xenophobia. Asian Americans Advanc- interior enforcement signed on tim of domestic violence in agents carte blanche to instill We call on Congress to re- ing Justice will continue to re- January 25th, there are no Texas, Irving Gonzalez, was terror into immigrant commu- scind these executive orders sist this agenda of fear and longer any meaningful enforce- detained in an El Paso court nities. History will not reflect and stand up for our core val- intimidation. We will fight to ment priorities as there were while seeking a restraining kindly on this moment, which ues as a nation that welcomes protect our communities under the prior administration. order against her abuser. Such is reminiscent of other dark immigrants and respects due against deportations and our As a result, undocumented im- actions only serve to deter vic- times in our past when racism process and fair treatment Nation’s values that no human migrants, in general, are now tims of domestic violence from and xenophobia against immi- under the law. is illegal. We are, after all, a na- all at grave risk. coming forward to challenge grants prevailed. We urge immigrants – par- tion of immigrants.” abuse and result in physical From the Chinese Exclu- ticularly those who are undoc- We are angered that, those (The Asian Americans Advancing promised protection by the fed- harm or death to victims of do- sion Act of 1882 to Japanese umented and out of status – to Justice is an affiliation of five civil eral government, now face a mestic abuse. It also violates a Internment during WWII to the know their rights because rights organizations.)
OPINION (from page 3, IMMIGRANTS....) have a much harder time com- for those who arrived in the US him is very important. groups of immigrants who women and children who were ing to the US often paying before the age of 16 or some A situation I particular find come to the US. Group one is displaced and became home- "coyotes" (human smugglers) other fitting law that provides so personally galling and dis- composed of those who are less because of war, natural to bring them here. Canadians for legalization; etc. An experi- turbing are some Filipinos and more fortunate than the others calamities and other disastrous can easily come as visitors. enced imaginative creative ex- others in the first immigrant and have an easier time migrat- situations. They undergo about Sooner or later, those who pert Immigration Lawyer can group who acquired their im- ing here. These are: Those who two years of careful screening are here illegally usually find often find ways to legalize migrant visas relatively easily have US citizen or Lawful Per- and vetting before being able to some kind of immigration re- those without legal immigra- - and expect everybody else to manent Resident relatives who enter the U.S. lief depending on the facts of tion status or find ways to pre- come to the U.S. like them. can easily file immigrant visa The third group is com- their situation. To mention a vent removal (deportation). They express so much antipa- petitions for them; those with posed of out of status immi- few: Marriage to a US citizen; My priority advice to those thy for those who are here ille- enough money who come as grants - also referred to as political or some other kind of without legal status: Be aware gally. They support harsh investors; those with good ed- undocumented immigrants - asylum; presence in the US for that the protection of the US immigration laws and policies ucations in professions which and all just hoping for a better more than 10 years and having Constitutional Due Process and even wish out of status fel- from page 5, HART....) are much needed. Highly qual- life. These are the overstaying: a US citizen child or parent Rights clause apply to you. You low Filipinos and undocu- ified professionals can do self- visitors (tourists or business- who will suffer extreme hard- cannot be removed from the mented others to be deported. petitions for immigrant visas or men), students, workers on ship if the alien is removed (de- U.S. without a hearing before They demonize undocumented employers can file petitions for temporary working visas and ported); immigration an Immigration Judge. If you immigrants falsely accusing them. crewmen ; or those who legislation for an individual get arrested by ICE agents - them of taking jobs from U.S. The second group is com- crossed the Canadian or Mexi- filed by a Congressman or Sen- make sure you assert this right. citizens or receiving welfare posed of refugees - men, can border. Those from Mexico ator; utilization of special laws If you sign a form paper where funds (which is not true as the you are waiving this right, you undocumented are not quali- can immediately be summarily fied for these funds). They deported. Be aware of what show no compassion for their you are signing. fellow human beings. Also try to seek ready ac- Filipinos who are in unlaw- cess to a competent and honest ful status often work hard at immigration lawyer who is different jobs and are able to sensitive and sympathetic - out provide food, shelter, health there to really help you and care and education to their fam- does not worship Mamon. ilies back in the Philippines How can you tell? Ask his (or with their regular remittances. her) clients about their experi- They also contribute so much ences with him. Immigration to the Philippine economy. lawyers, especially these days They deserve much respect, are very busy. Access to a good admiration, and support. honest lawyer when you need (continued on page 7) mArcH 4, 2017 HAwAii filipino cHronicle 7 WHAT’S UP, ATTORNEY? Good Guys Have Nothing to Fear from
immigration officer, otherwise Immigration Authorities pose a risk to public safety or migration authorities for any cerned with are the Depart- and 237(a)(2)( and (4) of the national security. violation of law - even for jay- ment of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Nationality Within these categories, By Atty. Emmanuel walking. Enforcement Priorities. Act. [criminal aliens, aliens ICE personnel have been di- Samonte Tipon The corrupt and biased https://www.dhs.gov/sites/de- who are threats to national se- rected to prioritize enforce- he wicked media do not tell you that a fault/files/publica- curity, aliens fraudulently ob- ment activities against fleeth when Department of Homeland Se- tions/17_0220_S1_Enforceme taining visas or falsely removable aliens who are con- no man pur- curity Memorandum on Feb- nt-of-the-Immigration-Laws- claiming U.S. citizenship]. victed felons, or who are in- sueth,But the ruary 20, 2017, specifically to-Serve-the-National- Additionally, ICE person- volved in gang activity or drug righteous are excludes from the enforce- Interest.pdf nel have been directed to pri- trafficking. “T as bold as a ment actions against remov- Effective immediately, the oritize removable of aliens lion.” able aliens (1) those alien DHS personnel have been di- who: Internet link to Executive Or- Proverbs 28:1, King children who entered the U.S. rected to faithfully execute the (1) have been convicted of ders, Memos, and Fact James Version illegally before age 16 and immigration laws of the any criminal offense; Sheets who have been given benefits United States against remov- (2) have been charged You do not have to depend Since the inauguration of under the Memo on Deferred able aliens. Except for benefi- with any criminal offense that on second-hand or third-hand President Trump on January Action for Childhood Arrivals ciaries of DACA and DAPA, has not been resolved; information nor reports from 20, 2017, there have been a (DACA) and (2) certain par- DHS will no longer exempt (3) have committed acts unreliable media, nor rumors. number of executive actions ents of United States citizens classes or categories of remov- which constitute a chargeable In order that you may ac- on immigration, including Ex- or lawful permanent residents able aliens from potential en- criminal offense; cess directly the various Exec- ecutive Orders of President who have been in the United forcement. In order to achieve (4) have engaged in fraud utive Orders of President Trump, Implementation States illegally since January this goal, ICE is directed to or willful misrepresentation in Trump, the Implementation Memos issued by the Depart- 1, 2010 and are allowed to re- hire 10,000 new officers. connection with any matter Memos of the Department of ment of Homeland Security, main here under the Memo on In order to maximize before a governmental agency; Homeland Security, and the and Fact Sheets issued by the Deferred Action for Parents of the benefit to public safety, to (5) have abused any pro- Fact Sheets issued by the Press Press Secretary. Americans (DAPA). stem unlawful migration, and gram related to receipt of pub- Secretary, and read them your- The liberal and anti- to prevent fraud and misrepre- lic benefits; self, we are publishing hereun- Trump media and certain at- The Depart of Homeland Se- sentation, ICE has been di- (6) are subject to a final der the internet link to such torneys have ignited fear curity’s Enforcement Priori- rected to prioritize for order of removal but have not orders, memos, and fact among immigrants that they ties removal those aliens described complied with their legal obli- sheets. are all in danger of being What aliens in the United in Sections 212(a)(2), (a)(3), gation to depart the US; or picked up and deported by im- States should be most con- and (a)(6)(C), 235(b) and (c), (7) in the judgment of an (continued on page 15)
OPINION (from page 6, IMMIGRANTS....) family. Out of status immi- other people around the globe Atty. ted lAgUAtAn is a San I wish that the Philippine Consular officials free of any grants should not be treated realize this - and that is why Francisco Bay Area based human rights lawyer and the only Fil-Am government were more com- like common criminals or like millions of Americans and charges. If this can help to among an elite group of only 29 mitted to helping them. How? spread important legal and animals. Our compassion for global citizens are demonstrat- lawyers who have been officially Many Embassy and Con- procedural information which other human beings differenti- ing and protesting against the certified continuously for more than sulate personnel are well mean- will benefit many undocu- ates us from beasts. new administration's ex- 27 years now by the California ing but they cannot provide the mented Filipinos - I'll feel The heated immigration tremely harsh new immigra- State Bar as Expert-Specialists in Immigration Law. needed competent expert legal good about it. It has to do with debate that currently divides tion policies. advice on immigration matters. living a meaningful life. the U.S. is a real conflict be- Being in the private sector and We do not choose the cir- tween those who genuinely not wishing to dictate Consular cumstances of our birth nor care for their fellowmen no policies, but understanding the situations which force us to matter what race or nationality immigration problems of many risk going to another country or religion they may have - Filipinos - in good faith, I can for our safety and survival. We and those who only care about only respectfully suggest to sometimes need to violate their own selves who are en- Embassy and Consular offi- man made laws like immigra- gaged in the politics of hate cials - for them to consult with tion laws - as long as we don't because of their blind selfish- competent immigration hurt others - in order to follow ness and irrational fears. It's a lawyers so that they know the higher God made laws which real conflict between good and applicable laws and the proce- call for our survival or the sur- evil, between love and hate, dures involved. vival of our loved ones. between heaven and hell. With this knowledge, they I understand the need for So many great Americans can better help the many who immigration laws. But those were immigrants or children need immigration assistance. which I fully support are hu- of immigrants. America's These are dangerous critical mane reasonable immigration greatness as a nation is a direct anxiety filled times for so laws and policies which recog- result of non-discriminatory many undocumented Pinoys. nize the pressures that cause and humane immigration laws They really need help. My law human beings to look for a which enabled so many bril- office is open to provide im- better life outside their home- liant and good people to come portant highly technical immi- lands - and take into consider- here who created a great na- gration law information to ation humanitarian issues as tion and a better world. appropriate Embassy and we are all part of the human So many Americans and 8 HAwAii filipino cHronicle mArcH 4, 2017 FOOD & LEISURE
variety, accessibility, reasonable pricing and relaxed ambiance contribute to the resto-bar’s unfaltering popularity.
The Recipe to tried to provide something for Pusit, Sinigang na Hipon, Nila- Gerry's Success everyone like Fried Chicken, gang Bulalo while their Lumpiang Shanghai, Garlic Pinakbet, to their surprise as by Abby Rebong Adobo Shreds, Chicken Ke- it’s a vegetable dish, is also a its patrons and new customers. Through the years, Villaluz babs, etc. We keep our choices favorite among customers. ANILA, With the initial concept shares that the brand has been mainly traditional with a re- Looking back on the past Philippines - being a “bar and grill” – spe- steadily evolving to meet its gional representation in the 20 years that they have been Born from the cializing on grilled fare such as market’s demands and stay menu.” doing great business, Villaluz simple idea of Inihaw na Pusit, Blue Marlin ahead of the competition. Aside from variety, Vil- beams with pride at how far M opening a bar Steak, Tuna Belly and Liempo, “Every aspect of the laluz says that their accessibil- Gerry’s has grown – from that where people as well as dishes like Sizzling restaurant has been improved ity, reasonable pricing and branch in Tomas Morato, the can hangout after work, Gerry’s Sisig, Gambas,and Bangus Ala in one way or another, it’s only relaxed ambiance contribute to brand is now close to a hundred Restaurant and Bar quickly ex- Pobre, Gerry’s quickly became the taste of the food that has re- the resto-bar’s unfaltering pop- branches with even a few lo- panded to becoming a home- top of mind for popular resto- mained constant. Ambiance, ularity. “We listened closely to cated in Singapore, the US and grown favorite 20 years on. bars in the country. services and food offered our customers and innovated Qatar. It all started on Valentine’s “Our first customers were would be the top items that accordingly to their needs. Va- “We opened at a time when Day in 1997. working professionals from of- have undergone several riety of food and drinks we the restaurant industry was “The first Gerry’s branch fices and establishments changes in the past 20 years,” served and value for money growing rapidly and competi- opened in Tomas Morato cor, around Tomas Morato (like he elaborates. pricing, I think gave us our tion was very tough, not only E. Lopez Street,” shares ABS-CBN, GMA, Quezon He adds, “Gerry’s became early success and we maintain from local and regional players Gerry’s Grill senior marketing City Hall, and St. Luke’s) then popular because of our grilled this philosophy.” but from international as well. manager Francis Villaluz. He those customers who visited us seafood and sisig and the items According to Villaluz, The longevity and staying says that since the restaurant on weekdays to unwind, started were more pulutan than ulam. crowd favorites continue to be power of the brand I believe is opened, it has been continu- bringing their families during Due to the change in customer the Sizzling Sisig, Crispy Pata, what we are most proud of,” ously enjoying the support of the weekends,” says Villaluz. profile (families with kids), we Beef Kare Kare, Inihaw na ends Villaluz. (www.philstar.com) BOOK REVIEW Great Resource to Understanding the Igorot Tribes more modern and Natonin of Mt. students from the Igorot tribes ders. Also included are acces- by Rose Churma "Cordillera" Province. who eventually named their sories such as beads, head- he traditional because "Ig- The author dance group BIBAK, an dresses, bags and other types of Attires of the orot is an au- also uses "Attire" acronym from the first letters adornment. Also included are igorot tribes. thentic native in the title versus of the tribes' names: Benguet, tattoo designs favored by cer- b y L e o n o r a word" which "Costume" be- Ifugao, Bontoc, Apayao and tain tribes. P a r a a n S a n comes from cause it describes Kalinga. Soon after, Mrs. San The book is a valuable T Agustin was appointed the publication for understanding Agustin, Central the indigenous basic clothing Book Supply, Inc., Quezon City. word ig-golots worn day-to-day troupe's adviser-coordinator. the culture of the mountain 2007. 146p. Softcover meaning "from over the years and Since this was the first people. As Gabriel Casal notes This book is a valuable re- or of people in not the occasional dance troupe of Baguio, she in the foreword--"External in- source for the understanding of t h e m o u n - wearable item had the opportunity to gather fluences, environmental the culture of the Igorot tribes tains." worn for a show, original notes, dance steps, rit- changes and the dynamism of who lived in the mountain re- The book focuses on the event or cultural presentation. uals and clothing from the culture itself are factors that gions of Northern Luzon in the traditional clothing of the The collection of apparel mountain tribes as provided by will lead to the eventual disap- Philippines. It is the product of major tribes -- Ibalois of and wearable accessories took the students, or by their village pearance of some of the origi- thorough research by the au- Benguet; Bontocs and on some form in 1946 when elders. nal attires of these ethnic thor, who also served as the cu- Kankanais of Mt. Province; the Baguio Colleges Foundation The book is divided into people over time." We are rator of the Baguio-Mountain Ipugaoes of Ifugao; the Kalin- (now called University of the seven chapters, with the tribes grateful to Mrs. San Agustin Provinces Museum since 1985 gas of Kalinga; the Apayaos or Cordilleras), the first tertiary grouped according to geo- for documenting the unique upon her retirement as an edu- Isnegs of Kalinga; the educational institution in the graphical location of their and rich heritage of the Igorots. cator. Tingguians or Itnegs from the City of Baguio, was founded. domicile. Color photographs For inquiries about the The author prefers the foothills of Abra; Gaddangs of The college formed a dance illustrate how the clothing book, please email
f there’s one thing mation that is going to happen. surprised if by tomorrow, she that is constant No more thick clothes. No wants her own room. and inevitable in more biting cold. I, myself, have changed a this world, it’s lot. I don't care that much more change. Seasons change. People about fancy clothes and make I change, too. up to adorn my face. I enjoy Living in a country with four different sea- Being a mother to a toddler looking for toys and dresses for sons, it is majestic to witness of 16 months, change is some- my little one. The wanderer the change from one season to thing that I see every day. It now enjoys staying home. another. The flowers and trees amazes me. It scares me at the Motherhood has brought a lot political systems. This is appar- The world is ever-chang- that grow beautifully in spring- same time. There are times I of changes in my life. ent in every day news. Corrup- ing, but this I can be assured: time lasting until summer, can’t believe with my eyes how Change is exciting. It tion worsens. Crimes flourish. God's Word doesn't change. leaves turning brown and or- fast things and people change. brings a lot of new things, great Society is breaking. His love and faithfulness re- ange that fall in autumn, and It was just like yesterday when and wonderful things. But it is Change is coming -- veer- main. plants hibernating as tempera- my daughter was tiny. All she scary and frustrating at times. It ing away from oligarchy and Evil may continue to exist. ture drops and turns everything did was sleep, feed and poop. brings anxiety, worry and fear. unclean government. This is Corruption may become worse dull and gloomy in winter. Now, she walks, dances, mim- Adjusting from one season to the motivation why millions and worse as each day passes. In just a few weeks, the ics my actions, reads books and another can be uncomfortable, voted for a candidate with The greed and the selfishness of flowers will soon bloom. Gar- says ‘eomma’ and ‘appa’ (Ko- which is why so many people strong political will to become man may destroy lives, but on dens, country and city land- rean terms for mom and dad). are afraid of change. It’s not the president of the Philippines. this truth (God’s Word) I can scapes will have color once She was as innocent as a dove; easy, not at all. South Koreans' clamor for stand, and will not be shaken. again. The sun will be out now she’s naughty and stub- There is something in life change in the 'chaebol' system God is sovereign. He still longer. Winter comes to an end born. She used to be content in that doesn't change -- man's (few influential and rich fami- reigns. He is still in control. and spring takes over. There my arms; now she likes to be greed, man's selfishness. This lies controlling the economy) Seeing my daughter will be a wonderful transfor- running everywhere. I won't be is evident in government and and their anger against corrup- change every single moment tion caused the downfall of and the realization that the evil CANDID PERSPECTIVES ( from page 9, TRUMP ....) their first woman president. when I was her age still exits, I Trump’s idea is for a merit based immigra- It’s still the same Trump. We are afraid of change but can’t help but be frightened. tion. Senator Mazie Hirono didn’t seem fooled ei- we also want change. For me, But as I look above and see be- He could have made a better case had he ther. this is one of life's greatest yond all these changes, I have mentioned the Indian man who died, Srinivas “With this President, I pay attention to what mysteries. Things change at the peace in my heart. I have hope. Kuchibhotla. He was a tech worker at Garmin, he does more than what he says because in his blink of an eye, but at the same I have confidence. Because my the gps company. He was one of the immigrants first month in office, Donald Trump’s actions time, there are some things God, our God is the same yes- Trump likes. have not lived up to the clichés he delivered deeply ingrained in a system, terday, today and forever. He is Just not enough to mention in a major tonight,” Hirono said in a statement. that takes a lifetime to change. good, all the time. speech. “He stands by executive orders that have There were other glaring things Trump spread fear and chaos throughout the country. said. Like calling education the “civil rights Tonight he called for repealing the Affordable issue of our time.” Care Act and replacing it with rhetoric. He also Really? So is that why Betsy DeVos, the clearly called for school vouchers, and in this he voucher queen hell bent on destroying public has the right Education Secretary who does not education, the secretary of education? believe in public education. For all his rhetoric And what about the Philippines? about national security and American interests, This is the week the militant group Abu he had absolutely nothing to say about getting to Sayyaf revealed a video showing the beheading the bottom of Russian interference with our of a 70-year-old German hostage. democracy. Trump didn’t mention it at all. “No matter what the President said tonight, I But it was in the subtext when Trump said, remain resolved to resist his dangerous, divisive “We cannot allow a beachhead of terrorism to actions.” form inside America—we cannot allow our Na- No matter, Trump will look at the polls and tion to become a sanctuary for extremists.” think he hit a home run. Stated or unstated, Abu was just more fuel Before the speech he gave himself an A for for the xenophobic fire. Achievement. Afterwards? No doubt, he’ll think Maybe Bannon will mention it to him and it was the Gettysburg Address. they’ll put the Philippines next on the travel ban list. emil gUillermo is an award-winning journalist So you may hear people praise Trump. But and commentator who writes from Northern Califor- nia. He recently won the 2015 Dr. Suzanne Ahn Award don’t be fooled by a guy who just proved to you for Civil Rights and Social Justice from the Asian he can read a TelePrompTer. American Journalists Association California. 12 HAwAii filipino cHronicle mArcH 4, 2017 HEALTH & FAMILY NEWS Meadow Gold Dairies’ 2 Percent Reduced Fat Milk Contaminated eadow Gold ing samples of 2 percent re- lated with routine testing both percent reduced fat milk dis- Grade A raw and pasteurized Dairies must duced milk taken from at the farm and after packag- tribution and sale.” milk produced at dairy farms stop its dis- Meadow Gold Dairies on Jan. ing to ensure a safe product,” Meadow Gold Dairies and milk plants in Hawaii. tribution and 19, Feb. 6 and 22, 2017, re- said Peter Oshiro, program can resume distribution and State and Federal regulations sale of its 2 vealed excessive Coliform manager of the DOH Sanita- sale of 2 percent reduced fat require that samples be taken M percent re- counts of more than 150/ml, tion Branch. “Department of milk after it passes health in- a minimum of four out of duced fat milk after labora- 130/ml and more than 150/ml Health inspectors will work spections and undergoes addi- every six months, though tory results from routine milk respectively. The maximum with Meadow Gold Dairies to tional testing of product most jurisdictions in the na- samples exceeded standard allowed Coliform limit for investigate the possible samples. All other milk prod- tion, like Hawaii, conduct limits for Coliform bacteria. pasteurized milk is 10/ml. source of contamination, ap- ucts from Meadow Gold sampling every month. DOH The Hawaii State Depart- Coliform is used an indicator prove a plan of correction, Dairies met state and federal may also accelerate routine ment of Health (DOH) issued of post-pasteurization con- and conduct further testing to standards. sampling of a specific product a Cease and Desist Order to tamination. confirm the company meets DOH conducts monthly whenever product samples do the company after discover- “Milk production is regu- the standards to resume two- testing of samples of all not meet required standards. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS “I don’t think people real- Speakers will share infor- ize how expensive it (caregiv- mation on how to plan for Learn More About Long-Term Care at ing) is,” said Kaneshiro. caregiving, long-term care in- AARP-Hawaii Caregiver Conference “You have people in their surance, reverse mortgages, 50s, near retirement age, are and Medicaid and other gov- he AARP Hawaii will ference is free. But people are solid financial future and that they going to have enough ernment programs. Another hold its Caregiver asked to register online at went out the window so money to retire if they are car- speaker will talk about acces- TConference on Satur- https://aarp.cvent.com/care3- quickly,” said Bemis. “There’s ing for someone in their sary dwelling units and home day, March 25, from 8 a.m. to 25 or by calling 1-877-926- a lot of things you don’t know. home?” Bemis said. “There’s improvements that may be noon at the Manoa Grand 8300. There’s no roadmap.” just so many questions people needed as people age. Univer- Ballroom in the Japanese Cul- After working as a nurse It’s not easy, but Bemis re- have and they don’t know who sity of Hawaii professor tural Center. Barbara Kim and carefully saving her turned to work to help pay for to go to.” Michael Cheang will close the Stanton, State Director of money, Patricia Bemis thought the cost of caregiving and to The conference is de- conference with tips for im- AARP Hawaii, said this year’s she was in good financial rebuild her retirement savings. signed to help people like proving the quality of life at conference is focused on the shape to begin taking care of Other caregivers, like Lau- Bemis and Kaneshiro, care- home. In addition, there will cost of caregiving and how to her mother, who suffers from rie Kaneshiro, have had to quit givers, their families and peo- be an exhibition area with pay for it. Co-sponsored by dementia. their jobs to care full-time for ple who are planning for more information and hand- Wilson Care Group, the con- “I thought we had a good, a parent. long-term care. outs. PHILIPPINE NEWS mayor. Matobato told senators Matobato, Lascañas Testimonies Generally Match that the killing was ordered by by Audrey Morallo SPO3 Arthur Lascañas, the and former member of DDS, Matabato’s claim last year that Duterete through Lascañas. Monday, February 20, 2017 alleged team leader of DDS, di- testified before the Senate and Duterte ordered the bombing of Lascañas said that he was rectly linked President Rodrigo claimed that the president him- mosques in Davao City in re- involved in the planning for the ANILA, Philip- to the killings in Davao City self founded DDS in 1988 and taliation for the bombing of assassination of Pala. He pines — After when he was still its mayor. ordered the killings of crimi- Davao Cathedral in 1993. He claimed that a certain SPO4 Mdenying the exis- He claimed that it was nals and opponents. also claimed that they were Sonny Buenaventura, a trusted tence of the Davao Death Duterte who ordered the Here are the allegations of paid P200,000 by a certain aid and driver of then Mayor Squad last year, a retiring po- killings and paid them for the two men: Major Macasaet for the attacks Duterte, paid him P3 million lice officer from Davao City these. on the mosques. for the job. He added that sev- confessed on Monday that it In October last year, Edgar Bombing of a Davao mosque Matobato last year said eral months later he was given existed. Matobato, a confessed killer Lascañas corroborated that DDS was divided into another P1 million as a bonus several groups to plan bombs for the killing of the broad- and kill Muslims. The bomb- caster. ing of the San Pedro Cathedral of Davao City was bombed on Jun Barsabal's death Dec. 28, 1993. The explosion Lascañas also admitted killed six people and injured being involved in the abduction 151 others. and killing of Jun Barsabal, a former member of the Philip- Killing of Jun Pala pine Constabulary. Matobato also told the Matobato claimed last year Senate panel that Duterte or- that five mayors including dered the killing of broad- Duterte wanted to have Jun caster Jun Pala in 2003 Barsabal killed allegedly for because of the journalist’s grabbing and squatting on hard-hitting commentaries pieces of land in Davao. against him when he was still (www.philstar.com) mArcH 4, 2017 HAwAii filipino cHronicle 13 LEGAL NOTES Start-up Visa for Foreign Entrepreneurs business or undertaking that The spouses and unmar- months) and that such start-up ation from federal, state or has started operations within ried minor children of the ap- has the capacity for immense local government entities that the last 5 years and aims to proved entrepreneurs may also growth and can provide jobs regularly provide such meet a marketplace need by be allowed to enter the US to a lot of people; awards or grants to start-up developing or offering an in- under this rule. In addition, the 2. That he has an impor- entities; or By Reuben S. Seguritan novative product, process or spouses may apply for work tant and active role in the c. that the start-up par- service. For purposes of this authorization. However, the start-up entity such that he is tially meets either or both a he United rule, the start-up entity must minor children of the entrepre- well-positioned to substan- and b above and also gives re- States (US) have been formed in the US. neurs are not allowed to work tially work for the success of liable and compelling evi- prides itself in The rule provides that the in the US under this visa. the business; and dence of the start-up entity’s being the land DHS may use its “parole” au- In order to apply, the en- 3. That he can prove that substantial potential for rapid of opportunity. thority to allow foreign entre- trepreneur must file the com- his ability to live and work in growth and job creation. T Entrepreneurs preneurs to stay and work in pleted Form I-941, the US as an entrepreneur This new rule will encour- flock to the US to introduce the US for a particular start- Application for Entrepreneur will provide a significant age foreign entrepreneurs to their companies and products, up entity for up to 30 months Parole on or after July 17, benefit to the US by showing: live and work in the US and gain millions of customers and then for an additional 30 2017, pay the application fee a. that the start-up entity establish more start-up entities and users, hire the best work- months thereafter, both upon and the biometrics fee re- has received within the 18 this year. Furthermore, the ers in the world and make a approval. The DHS will eval- quired for a background months immediately preced- benefits to the US economy name for themselves. uate applications and deter- check to be conducted and ing the filing of the applica- will be immediately felt be- On January 17, 2017, the mine whether the foreign must prove in their applica- tion, a significant investment cause of the creation of jobs US Department of Homeland entrepreneur provides a sig- tion that their role as an entre- of capital in the amount of at and the increase in invest- Security (DHS) published the nificant benefit to the US and preneur meets the criteria of least $250,000 from qualified ments which will in turn cre- rule entitled “International its economy and provide jobs the DHS. US investors with established ate a stronger and bigger Entrepreneur Rule”. This rule to the public. A maximum of In the criteria set forth by records of successful invest- economy. will become effective on July three entrepreneurs will be al- the DHS, the entrepreneur ments; 17, 2017. This rule is prima- lowed per qualifying entity must show the following: b. that the start-up entity reUBen S. SegUritAn has rily for the benefit of quali- for purposes of this rule. Fur- 1. That he has a significant has received significant been practicing law for over 30 years. For further information, you fied entrepreneurs to stay in thermore, the earliest that an ownership interest of at least awards or grants for eco- may call him at (212) 695 5281 or the US and work for a start-up entrepreneur may file under 10% in the start-up entity (at nomic development, research log on to his website at www.segu- entity. A start-up entity is a this rule is July 17, 2017. least 5% for the additional 30 and development, or job cre- ritan.com HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS PMAH Foundation Will Hold Its Bill That Holds Off Excise Tax Hike Moves Forward Fundraising Bowling Tourney, he Senate Committee on this project in order to avoid ex- Ways and Means voted tending the GET and avoid March 18 Tto pass SB1183 SD2, a adding the burden it places on bill that explores other options to the most vulnerable in our com- he Philippine Medical pay for the construction of rail munity. As we pointed out dur- Association of Hawaii without raising the GET. The bill ing the hearing, there are ways to T(PMAH) Foundation repeals the requirement that 10 leverage existing City resources invites the community to join percent of revenues from the without raising taxes or fees to its annual Bowling Tournament county surcharge on state tax be help pay for the construction of to help raise funds for scholarships, educa- [email protected] withheld to reimburse the State rail. As we are looking to make tional programs, and donations to affiliate or- Dr. Paeste recapped the successful fundrais- for administrative costs. The sur- sacrifices, so too should the ganizations for community outreach events. ing events of 2016. charge sunsets if an ordinance city,” said WAM Chair Sen. Jill The tournament will be held on March 18, “The Philippines Clinical Rotation Scholar- that allows the capitol costs of a Tokuda. rapid transportation system to be The bill also requires that 2017 at Aiea Bowl, 5 p.m., check in at 4:30 ships in 2016 were awarded to JABSOM MS3 paid from county funds is not en- the Mayor of the City and p.m. Jeremy Shin and Tyler Ellis. The PowerPoint acted before Dec. 31, 2017. County of Honolulu submit cer- “We hope in 2017, we will surpass the presentation at St. Teresa Church Cafeteria by “By repealing the skim, the tain operation and maintenance fundraising bowling tournament collections,” the students was informative and engaging. Dr. state is proposing to sacrifice plans with respect to the rapid said PMAH Foundation President Dr. Rosalo Kenton Kramer, coordinator of the Preceptor- $30 million annually to support transportation system. Paeste. ship, and Dr. Fernando Ona were present for the There are three levels of sponsorship: presentation. Gold (3-teams entry) includes tele ads and “The Mass for Physicians and Healthcare banner for company, at alley, cost: $3,000; Sil- Professionals was well attended at St. Teresa ver (2-teams entry) includes tele ads, cost Church. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the $2,000; and Bronze (1-team entry) includes mass,” said Dr. Paeste. tele ads, cost $1,000. Each team can have Following the mass, physicians, nurses, phar- 5-7 members to bowl 5 games. Substitu- macists, pharmaceutical representatives, and tions are allowed. Food, drinks, and PMAH Foundation supporters enjoyed food and shoe/ball rentals are included in the cost. live entertainment. Additional individuals must pay $50. For Dr. Paeste said this year’s Mass for Physi- more information, contact Dr. Paeste at cians and Healthcare Professionals will be held 808-223-3065 or 808-671-1634, or email in October. 14 HAwAii filipino cHronicle mArcH 4, 2017 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Managponsion Kano Dagiti Pinoy dan sada agkasar. Padaya Ti panagponsion ti ikarigatam pay ti agawid no a gundaway ti kasla napat- dayta ti awag idiay Ilokos no kasayaatan a panangpreserba mabalin ken kabaelam. pateg a kasapulan unay a malagiptayo. Intayo maki- ti panagsisinninged dagiti Panagtitipon, panagsisin- panagkikita ken pannakipa- daya! Uray adayo no mak- agkakabagian ken agga- ninged, panagin-inniliw - grikna kadagiti maseknan. awaya mapan latta makidaya. gayyem. Napateg dayta ket dayta ti napigsa a magneto ti Kasta ti taginayon a karirikna DAYASADAS By Pacita Saludes Diperensia laeng ditoy, aglalo no kabagiam ikagu- agkakabagian wenno agga- ti pudpudno nga ILOKANO. masapul a kumbidado dagiti maam ti mapan. Saan kadi gayyem. Malaksid laeng no GOD BLESS my iang ti pan- agatendar ket masapul nga MARI? rigat, napatpateg pay dayta a KAILOKANOAN. Nagasat nakaammo tayo, agreserba ti makapan. No Uray idiay Filipinas, no panunoten a panagsisin- nga aldawyo! pudno a manag- agkasar ken agpabuniag, adda agponsion tay nasinged kenka ninged ta masapul a kadagita ponsion dagiti met dagitay mangtarabay B Filipino. Idiay (manganak ti awag) a maawis MARI JUANA AP- APALANDAKA Ilokos dakkelen a ken kasta met dagiti agkasan- Idi damok a mangngeg dayta nagan Itedmo payen ta bagim ta magustuanda damag no adda agponsion nga gay, adda met dagiti awisda. Immapay ti panunotko ta kinasadiam Kinaimnasmo, kinalapsatmo arakupenda atendaran amin a kakabagian Galad dayta idiay Filipinas. Nabanglo, agayamuomka a balasang ken gagayyem a makadamag. Uray ditoy, galad met latta ti Kinataom ap-apalan ti kaaduan Awisem nga agrayo kenka dagiti agtutubo No adda rantanan ti agpakasar agponsion ngem adda latta Dagiti bagbagida agmamayo wenno agpabuniag adayo pay pormal a panangibaga ti ag- Adu nga agtutubo mangsapsapul kenka Ungarda a masul-oy ta agekmo ti pasken ket agplanplanon ti pasken - dagiti laeng maawis Paaklolo umarakup dita sibay Ta uray bayadanda ti uray mano agpasken. Isagsaganaanna ti mapan. Maipakaammona iti Adu dagiti maawis agtarigagay metten tay pagponsionan, agpasken a mapan no agre- Agtutubo man uray pay lallakay Adaywam kad ida, abugem ida dakkelton tay baboy a maparti serba. no madanon ti kayatna a petsa. Lagipem masakbayan dagiti addim Daytay la ngaruden agkasar, Kababalin a Panagsisin- Ngem apay, aya Mari Juana Ubbingda, agad-adalda pangaasim iyur-urnonganda ti magasto- ninged Sungsungbatam, gagayyem amin ida Dimo pirdien masakbayanda gapu ita sadia MAINLAND NEWS Find Out If You Are Susceptible to Investment Fraud ASHINGTON, ments? they fit the profile of those a new level of caution when of relatively inexperienced D.C.--Are you the AARP Fraud Watch Net- most at risk of becoming vic- they received unsolicited in- Americans to take on the job of Wtype of person who work developed an online quiz tims. Google: Catch the Con vestment overtures. investing their own money in a may be likely to be victimized designed to prompt investors to Quiz - AARP to take the quiz. The quiz was created after fast-moving and complex mar- by fraud? Are you aware of the consider adjusting their invest- Investors who score high AARP conducted a survey ket,” said Doug Shadel, Ph.D., dangers of fraudulent invest- ment approach if results show on the quiz are urged to apply among hundreds of victims of lead researcher for the AARP fraud and identified some of Fraud Watch Network. “Mean- the commonalities in personal- while, today’s sophisticated ities and investment ap- technology makes it signifi- proaches these victims shared. cantly easier for scammers to Psychological Mindset – reach large numbers of in- More victims reported prefer- vestors.” ring unregulated investments, Here are some investor valuing wealth accumulation as protection tips: a measure of success in life, • Do: Invest only with being open to sales pitches, registered advisors and invest- being willing to take risks, and ments. describing themselves as ideo- • Don't: Make an invest- logically conservative. ment decision based solely on Behavioral Characteristics a TV ad, a telemarketing call or – Victims reported that they an email. more frequently receive targeted • Do: Put yourself on phone calls and emails from the Do Not Call list. brokers, they make five or more • Do: Get a telephone investment decisions each year, call blocking system to screen and more of them respond to re- out potential scammers. mote sales pitches – those deliv- • Do: Limit the amount ered via telephone, email or of personal information you television commercials. give to salespersons until you Demographics – Some- verify their credentials. what replicating the previous • Don't: Make an invest- industry studies, higher per- ment decision when you are centages of victims were found under stress. For example, to be of older age, male, mar- when you’ve recently experi- ried and military veterans. enced a stressful life event such “The decline in traditional as the loss of a job, an illness or pensions has prompted millions death of a loved one. mArcH 4, 2017 HAwAii filipino cHronicle 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CLASSIFIED ADS PMAH FOUNDATION’S BOWLING TOURNAMENT | PMAH MEMORIAL WEEKEND & CME | May 27 - 29, VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES 1 PLOT March 18, 2017 | 5:00 PM (Check-in at 4:30 PM | AIEA bOWL 2017 | TURTLE bAy HILTON | Contact Nelly Pongco Liu @ 228- under the HOLy CROSS Near the road | selling | . For more information, contact Dr. Paeste at 808-223-3065 or 7808, Carlota Ader @ 797-4381 or Mercy Mullins @ 226-1320. for 2 Thousand | Call Kanani at 6995154 808-671-1634, or email [email protected] 2ND PMAH GOLF TOURNAMENT| October 18, 2017 | FRONT OFFICE MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST FILIPINO WOMEN'S CLUB OF HAWAII 9:00 am (Registration), 11:00 a.m. (Golf Tournament Begins) and Must Speak ILOCANO, TAGALOG, ENGLISH FOUNDATION ANNUAL TERNO BALL | April 15, 2017 | 6:00 p.m. (Awarding of Prizes and Buffet Dinner) | HOAKALEI Insurance Knowledge a plus! 6:00 PM | HIbISCUS ROOM, ALA MOANA HOTEL | Contact COUNTRy CLUb | For registration, contact Elmer Baysa, MD @ Email Resume at [email protected] Nelly Pongco Liu @ 228-7808, Carlota Ader @ 797-4381 or 689-8315, Ray Romero, MD @680-0554 or Christopher Regala, Or Fax: 678-0037 Mercy Mullins @ 226-1320. MD @ 622-2626. PHILIPPINE NEWS Palace Blasts CNN for Report on De Lima that CNN’s insinuation that De Lima is the latest move in a persist- Arrest Lima’s arrest was political contra- ent campaign of political harass- dicted established facts and mocks ment being waged against a duly by Audrey Morallo the country’s due process and rule elected member of Congress,” she Thursday, March 2, 2017 of law. said in a statement. ANILA, Philippines — De Lima, considered as Presi- Abella said that it was a lower WAIPAHU DRESS MAKER Malacañang on Wednes- dent Rodrigo Duterte’s staunchest court that ordered De Lima’s arrest SHOP FOR SALE Mday blasted international critic, turned herself in to authorities as well as those of Ragos and $50,000. broadcaster CNN after airing a re- on Friday, Feb. 24 following the is- Dayan. (including inventory worth $60,000. port that branded the arrest of Sen. suance of a warrant of arrest against “We call the attention of CNN Plus) Net income $3000/mo. Leila De Lima as “political persecu- her and former prison official Rafael International on its report aired Owner working alone. tion.” Ragos and her former driver Ronnie today saying that the arrest of Retiring. So young Lee 256-7421 Ernesto Abella, the presidential Dayan by a Muntinlupa court. Philippine Senator Leila De Lima spokesperson, challenged CNN to De Lima’s Liberal Party se- smacked of political persecution,” provide proper context in its reports. verely criticized Judge Juanita Abella said. “For the record, a “We challenge CNN Interna- Guerrero’s "deplorable haste" to lower court ordered the arrest of tional to provide the proper contexts issue an arrest order against De Senator De Lima for drug traffick- in its telecasts in the interest of fair- Lima, saying that she did not even ing charges and for allegedly re- ness and truthfulness in reporting,” study the pertinent documents to the ceiving money from drug dealers Abella said. case. at the National Penitentiary.” The Palace spokesperson said “The arrest of Senator Leila de (www.philstar.com)
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