Msgr. Gutierrez April 3 Divine Mercy Sunday: The Multiple Meetings (Salubong) — p. 10 The Visit The Popular “Slaughterhouse Restaurants” in Baguio City — p. 2 Entertainment Nathan Yuson Andersen’s Film Review: Batman v Superman — p. 15 Arts & Culture ‘Invisible Storybook’ project draws FilAms into art of storytelling — p. 16

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7M of 10M overseas Pinoys can vote–DFA by Estrella Torres, Inquirer.net | MANILA, 4/1/2016 -- At least 7 Casino junket operator returns A California Misadventure million out of the approximately 10 million Filipinos abroad can $4.6M laundered money to AMLC qualify as registered voters, by Lee Chipongian, Manila from the Bank of Bangladesh’s according to estimates of the Bulletin | MANILA, 4/1/2016 reserves in the US Federal Department of Foreign Affairs -- Casino junket operator Kim Reserve Bank that could still be (DFA) Overseas Voting Secre- Wong surrendered part of the recovered. tariat. laundered money worth $4.6 Wong told a senate hearing ear- The number is based on the million (P211.6 million) to the lier this week that only $61 mil- registered Filipinos who live and Anti Money Laundering Council lion of the hacked loot were used work abroad, most of whom have (AMLC) at the Bangko Sentral as casino money. Aside from the acquired foreign citizenship. ng Pilipinas (BSP). $4.6 million returned to AMLC, Filipinos who acquired foreign AMLC, with BSP offi cials and Wong reportedly still has about citizenship were urged to apply staff manually counted the cash $10 million held by his com- for dual citizenship to register for to confi rm the amount surren- pany, Eastern Hawaian Leisure overseas voting. dered. Co. Ltd. that was remitted from The DFA said it has trained over This could be considered the Philrem Service Corp. The torture seemed to have lasted forever, giving me enough time to contemplate and 500 personnel to assist staff and fi rst tranche of what Sen. Ralph The Senate has had three hear- wonder what wrong I had done to my fellowmen to deserve such a heinous fate. offi cers in 30 Philippine embas- Recto said is an estimated $34 ings so far on the money laun- sies and consulates to hold the million of $81 million stolen ( Continued on page 8 ) by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. April 9 absentee voting for the Publisher & Editor 2016 national elections. San Diego Asian Journal There are two ways Filipinos Mining village gives real gold The fi rst & original Asian Journal in America can vote abroad in both presiden- tial and senatorial elections: one, medals to top students San Diego, California by signing up in the Philippine Reprinted from the October 17, 2008 embassies and consulates; and two, in government offi ces such e were not supposed to go with our daughters to Disneyland. Our eldest, as Philippine Overseas Employ- ment Administration before they Michelle, planned to celebrate her birthday by purchasing four tickets to leave for work abroad. Wthe “happiest place on earth” and bringing along her younger sister Ash- Figures from the DFA overseas ley, her husband and her brother-in-law who was visiting at that time. voting offi ce obtained by the But at the last minute, the guys canceled due to a pressing commitment, hence, my wife and I got Inquirer showed that the 1.37 the invite. million registered voters for the The Filipinos have a phrase for it: “panakip butas (gap fi ller).” While others may consider being April 9 absentee voting for presi- a “second choice” an insult, I welcomed it as an opportunity to bond with my children. Having dential elections represents only been to the place several times before, Disneyland may no longer elicit for me the same allure, as a small chunk of the population it would cast on a younger person. But in addition to the joy of spending a day with my kids, the of Filipinos who can qualify for chance to exercise all day in the park and get a much-needed walk prompted me to avail of the the absentee voting. by Edith Regalado, Philstar.com in elementary and high school at opportunity. The document also revealed | DAVAO CITY, 3/31/2016 – It the gold-rush site on Mt. Diwal- ( Continued on page 6 ) that Filipinos in Europe showed pays to be at the top of your class ( Continued on page 8 ) the least interest in participat- ing in the Overseas Absentee Voting, with only 42.32 percent Dr. Caroline Bui opens Cabui Sports #PHVoteWatch: Politicians’ names found or 88,524 new registered voters compared with the DFA target of Medicine state-of-the-art center in school medals 204,350. Abigail Abigan, Rappler.com The student told Rappler that magna cum laude and cum laude Filipinos in the Middle East | QUEZON, 3/31/2016 – Some the extra medal was unexpected. students were supposed to have showed the highest interest in students in Southern Tagalog “Nagulat po kami, pati yung one medal each, but it became absentee voting this year, with who were given recognition Deputy Campus Director namin, two because of Sol. The emcee 336,202 new registered voters or during graduation ceremonies re- kasi nagpadala ng medal si Sol even read aloud Sol’s message.) 109.51 percent of the DFA target ceived awards from their schools, Aragones,” the student said. Sol Aragones is running for of 307,000. but with a political twist. “Isa lang po dapat medal yung reelection as representative of the There are three modes of voting The awards came with medals mga magna (cum laude) at cum 3rd district of Laguna. for Filipinos abroad to increase showing the names of politicians. (laude) pero naging dalawa gawa In Batangas City, Elvie Ebreo voting turnout, the DFA said. A student from the Laguna po nung kay Sol. Binasa pa po posted on Facebook a photo of a For those in Arab countries, State Polytechnic University-San nung emcee yung message ni medal with the name of Mayor registered voters will have 90 Pablo City campus sent a photo Sol.” Eduardo Dimacuha engraved days to cast their votes starting April 9. Cabui Sports Medicine recently the Honorable Councilmember, of a medal which carried the (Even our Deputy Campus in it. Her daughter received the At the same time, registered voters in had its memorable Grand Open- Chris Cate, joined Dr. Caroline name of Laguna Representative Director was shocked because medal in a recognition ceremony. ( Continued on page 8 ) ( Continued on page 8 ) ing event on February 27th 2016; ( Continued on page 6 ) Marisol “Sol” Aragones. Sol Aragones sent a medal. The

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the New People’s Army, a communist group that rebelled against the Philip- pine government during the seventies. It was a daring raid in broad daylight right under the nose of the authorities. Corpus’ reputation could only grow as many could not understand why a clean- cut military offi cer like him would give up the comfort of his position, leave his family and friends behind, risk his life and “suffer” the life of a fugitive and Changing employers while the Chapter 32 of the book, “The Visit & maintaining the facilities for use by the family explored and admired many communist rebel soldier. The spirit and Other Precious Memories” by Simeon government and the public. Indeed, one scenic spots where they could pose to the dedication of these rebels were admi- Adjustment of Status Application G. Silverio, Jr. must creditThe the Americans who builtVisit the delight of his daughters, who were rable. It enabled them to withstand all Baguio City as one of the most attractive visiting the place for the fi rst time. the pain and suffering and translate these is pending Baguio City, Philippines tourists’ spots in the country. Indeed, Camp John Hay could rival into comfort and joy, knowing they were By Dennis E. Chua, Esq. On March 18, 2016, the US Citizen- December 1995 Baguio City, especially the inside of many of the beautiful parks they had fi ghting for what they believed in. ship and Immigration Services (USCIS) the former Camp John Hay, looks like visited in the U.S. in beauty as well as After spending several years in the Under the American Competitiveness issued new guidelines on how the appli- From the Mansion House, Eric and his a different world from the rest of the in interest. mountains and fi ghting underground his in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21), cant whose application for adjustment of family proceeded to Camp John Hay Philippines. The layout of the streets and From the base, they went to the nearby cause, Corpus was eventually captured. an applicant for adjustment of status status has been pending for one hundred during their visit to Baguio City in the buildings is completely American. One Philippine Military Academy, the “West Before national television, then boastful can change his or her employer or job eighty (180) days can change his or her Philippines. He could not recall the new feels they are in the United States when Point of the Philippines,” where many dictator Ferdinand Marcos paraded him without the employer fi ling a new im- employer. name of the former American base after visiting these places. of the top military offi cers in the country as one of this regime’s prized posses- migrant petition for the applicant if the Even though the US Employer is not it was turned over to Filipino authorities That morning, many tourists were trained. As soon as they passed through sions. Many were surprised when he was applicant’s application for adjustment of required to fi le a new petition for the a few years back. inside the base, admiring the beautiful the gate, Eric remembered the former introduced. Before that moment, only status has been pending for one hundred ( Continued on page 4 ) Judging from that he saw, he admitted fl ower gardens if not availing of the PMA cadet, Lt. Victor Corpus, who eighty (180) days. the Filipinos were doing a good job in different facilities inside the park. Eric’s raided the school’s armory and joined ( Continued on page 11 )

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N6020149A.indd 1 3/22/16 2:08 PM Page 4 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 1-7, 2016 HealthHealth && WellnessWellness 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefi ts of Cinnamon by Joe Leach,RD in Authority Nutri- repair tissue damage. crease the amount of glucose that enters oxidant responses in human colon cells tion However, infl ammation can become a the bloodstream after a meal. (29). Cinnamon is a highly delicious spice. problem when it is chronic (long-term) It does this by interfering with numer- Whether cinnamon has any effect in It has been prized for its medicinal and directed against the body’s own ous digestive enzymes, which slows ( Continued on page 10 ) properties for thousands of years. tissues. the breakdown of carbohydrates in the Modern science has now confi rmed Cinnamon may be useful in this digestive tract (12, 13). what people have instinctively known regard, because some studies show that Second, a compound in cinnamon can Changing for ages. the antioxidants in it have potent anti- act on cells by mimicking insulin (14, ( Continued from page 2 ) Here are 10 health benefi ts of cinnamon infl ammatory activity (3). 15). applicant, the US Employer and the ap- that are supported by scientifi c research. Bottom Line: The antioxidants in This greatly improves glucose uptake plicant must still submit a letter with the 1. Cinnamon is High in a Substance cinnamon have anti-infl ammatory ef- by cells, although it acts much slower USCIS confi rming that the US Employer With Powerful Medicinal Properties fects, which may help lower the risk of than insulin itself. is taking over the immigrant petition Cinnamon is a spice that is made from disease. Numerous human trials have confi rmed fi led by the previous employer; agrees Faithful Women in Jesus’ the inner bark of trees called Cinnamo- 4. Cinnamon May Cut the Risk of the anti-diabetic effects of cinnamon, to pay the prevailing wage; and that the mum. Heart Disease showing that it can lower fasting blood position offered by the new employer Ministry: Crucifi xion, Burial It has been used as an ingredient Cinnamon has been linked with re- sugar levels by up to 10-29% (16, 17, is the same or similar to the position throughout history, dating back as far duced risk of heart disease, the world’s 18). described in the immigrant petition fi led and Resurrection as Ancient Egypt. It used to be rare and most common cause of premature death. The effective dose is typically 1-6 by the previous employer. valuable, and was regarded as a gift fi t In people with type 2 diabetes, 1 gram grams of cinnamon per day (around 0.5- The USCIS will consider the totality of The last week was “Holy Week” for James and Joses, mother of Zebedee’s for kings. of cinnamon per day has benefi cial ef- 2 teaspoons). circumstances in determining whether or us Christians and we remembered the sons, Salome and other women who These days, cinnamon is cheap, avail- fects on blood markers. Bottom Line: Cinnamon has been not the position offered by the new em- last days of Jesus Christ, the Son of probably were healed by Jesus (Luke able in every supermarket and found in It reduces levels of total cholesterol, shown to both reduce fasting blood ployer is the same or similar to the posi- God, here on earth 2,000 years ago. This 24:10 and Matt 27:35). Other women all sorts of foods and recipes. LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, while sugar levels, having a potent anti-diabet- tion offered by the previous employer as included His triumphal entry into Jeru- who helped in His ministry were Mary There are two main types of cinnamon HDL cholesterol remains stable (8). ic effect at 1 to 6 grams per day. described in the immigrant petition. In salem, the Last Supper, His Crucifi xion, (mother of Jesus), Susanna, and Mary of (1): More recently, a big review study 7. Cinnamon May Have Benefi cial Ef- looking at the two positions, the USCIS and Resurrection. The reason he came Bethany. Ceylon cinnamon: Also known as concluded that a cinnamon dose of just fects on Neurodegenerative Diseases may consider the following types of to earth from His home in heaven was to WOMEN ON THE WAY TO CRUCI- “true” cinnamon. 120 milligrams per day can have these Neurodegenerative diseases are evidence: (1) the job duties of both die for our sins that we may be forgiven, FIXION Cassia cinnamon: This is the more effects. In this study, cinnamon also characterized by progressive loss of the positions; (2) the skills, expertise, educa- cleansed and by believing in what He After Jesus was tried and sentenced to common variety today, what people increased HDL (the “good”) cholesterol structure or function of brain cells. tion, training, licenses, or certifi cations, has done for us, we can have eternal life. death by Pontius Pilate, He was mocked, generally refer to as “cinnamon.” (9). Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s specifi cally required to perform both In my daily devotions of reading the humiliated, beaten and fl agged by the Cinnamon is made by cutting the stems In animal studies, cinnamon has been disease are two of the most common jobs; (3) wages offered for the two jobs; Bible, God’s Word, during the Holy Roman soldiers and had to carry His of the cinnamomum tree. The inner bark shown to reduce blood pressure (3). types. (4) and any other material and credible Week, I was touched by the role that heavy cross to Golgotha or Calvary is then extracted and the woody parts When combined, all these factors may Two compounds found in cinnamon evidence relevant in the determination. women played in the earthly ministry of where He was crucifi ed. Along the way, removed from it. drastically cut the risk of heart disease. appear to inhibit the buildup of a protein An exception to the requirement that Christ especially during His crucifi xion, multitudes also followed Him including When it dries, it forms strips that curl Bottom Line: Cinnamon can improve called tau in the brain, which is one of the new position must be the same or burial and resurrection. The account of the women who mourned and lamented into rolls, called cinnamon sticks. The some key risk factors for heart disease, the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease similar to old position of the applicant is the Holy Week was written in the Four Him. Jesus’ addressed them, “Daughters sticks can be ground to form cinnamon including cholesterol, triglycerides and (19, 20, 21). if in the new position, the applicant will gospels of His disciples-- Matthew, of Jerusalem, do not weep for me but for powder. blood pressure. In a study looking at mice with Parkin- be primarily responsible in managing the Mark, Luke and John. I have concentrat- yourselves and your children.” Luke 23: The distinct smell and fl avor of cinna- 5. Cinnamon Can Improve Sensitivity son’s disease, cinnamon helped to pro- same or similar function of his or her old ed mostly in the gospel of Luke but also 27-31. He was referring to the coming mon is due to the oily part, which is very to The Hormone Insulin tect neurons, normalize neurotransmitter job. An example for this situation is a referred to the other gospels as well. destruction of the city which would high in a compound called cinnamalde- Insulin is one of the key hormones that levels and improve motor function (22). nurse who has been promoted to that of “Each of the four gospels speaks to a be destroyed. He said that the barren hyde (2). regulate metabolism and energy use. These effects need to be studied further a nurse supervisor who manages several truly surprising degree at the presence women would be fortunate in that they It is this compound that is responsible It is also essential for the transport of in humans. other nurses in his or her department. of women disciples at the crucifi xion, would not see how their children will for most of cinnamon’s powerful effects blood sugar from the bloodstream and Bottom Line: Cinnamon has been Here the applicant can still accept this burial and resurrection of Jesus. They suffer. on health and metabolism. into cells. shown to lead to various improvements new position even if it is not the same were present at Jesus’ lowest point at the WOMEN AT THE CRUCIFIXION Bottom Line: Cinnamon is a popular The problem is that many people are for Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s or similar position to that of his or her cross and they were honored to be the AND BURIAL spice. It is high in a substance called cin- resistant to the effects of insulin. disease in animal studies. old job. fi rst witnesses to His resurrection. These At Calvary where Christ was crucifi ed, namaldehyde, which is responsible for This condition, known as insulin resis- 8. Cinnamon May Be Protective With the retrogression of the visa women produced a wonderful testimony there were multitudes looking at the most of the health benefi ts. tance, is a hallmark of serious condi- Against Cancer numbers under the third preference of faithful service and witness. May we site—crowds of ordinary people look- 2. Cinnamon is Loaded With Antioxi- tions like metabolic syndrome and type Cancer is a serious disease, character- employment based category, applicants be like them. As said, the “BEST MAN ing and reveling at Him, soldiers and dants 2 diabetes. ized by uncontrolled growth of cells. for adjustment of status must take note is a WOMAN.” centurion mocking, two criminals at His Antioxidants protect the body from oxi- Well, the good news is that cinnamon Cinnamon has been widely studied for of this new memorandum issued by the side, His enemies-- the high priests and dative damage caused by free radicals. can dramatically reduce insulin resis- its potential use in cancer prevention and USCIS in order for them to be able to WOMEN DURING JESUS’ ITINER- Sanhedrin, and nature itself. The women Cinnamon is loaded with powerful anti- tance, helping this incredibly important treatment. properly change employers while their ANT MINISTRY were part of the larger crowd watching oxidants, such as polyphenols (3, 4, 5). hormone to do its job (10, 11). Overall, the evidence is limited to test adjustment of status applications are still During the most active part of Christ’s Jesus suffer on the cross. Mentioned In a study that compared the anti- By helping insulin do its job, cinnamon tube experiments and animal studies, pending. ministry of 30+ years while He was were Mary, the mother of Jesus, His oxidant activity of 26 spices, cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels, which which suggest that cinnamon extracts Atty. Dennis E. Chua is a partner in going around from city to city and from mother’s sister, wife of Clopas and Mary wound up as the clear winner, even brings us to the next point… may protect against cancer (23, 24, 25, The Law Firm of Chua Tinsay and Vega village to village preaching the gospel, Magdalene. (John 19: 25-27). Only John outranking “superfoods” like garlic and Bottom Line: Cinnamon has been 26, 27). (CTV) - a full service law fi rm with he had an entourage of his 12 disciples, the disciple was mentioned who was oregano (6). shown to signifi cantly increase sensitiv- It acts by reducing the growth of cancer offi ces in San Francisco, San Diego, other disciples, and a group of women there at the crucifi xion. Where did the In fact, it is so powerful that cinnamon ity to the hormone insulin. cells and the formation of blood vessels Sacramento and Manila. The infor- who followed Him around from Galilee other men disciples go? can be used as a natural food preserva- 6. Cinnamon Lowers Blood Sugar in tumors, and appears to be toxic to mation presented in this article is for and ministered to His needs and sup- The women disciples did not turn tive (7). Levels and Has a Powerful Anti-Diabet- cancer cells, causing cell death. general information only and is not, ported Him fi nancially. They probably away nor distanced themselves after Bottom Line: Cinnamon contains large ic Effect A study in mice with colon cancer nor intended to be, formal legal advice followed Jesus because of his celebrity Jesus died. They followed Joseph of amounts of highly potent polyphenol Cinnamon is well known for its blood revealed cinnamon to be a potent activa- nor the formation of an attorney-client bachelor status and also that Jesus took Arimathea to the tomb as he prepared antioxidants. sugar lowering effects. tor of detoxifying enzymes in the colon, relationship. Call or e-mail CTV for women seriously in a way that other men the body for burial that included wrap- 3. Cinnamon Has Anti-Infl ammatory Apart from the benefi cial effects on protecting against further cancer growth an in-person or phone consultation to did not as we shall see later when they ping in strips of linen that have been Properties insulin resistance, cinnamon can lower (28). discuss your particular situation and/ didn’t believe the women’s report of interwoven with spices. The women ob- Infl ammation in the body is incredibly blood sugar by several other mecha- These fi ndings were supported by test or how their services may be retained His resurrection. The women mentioned served the tomb and how His body was important. nisms. tube experiments, which showed that at (415) 495-8088; (619) 955-6277; specifi cally that were present at His laid. 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SENATE BILL (SB) 854 REQUIREMENTS: Effective July 1, 2014, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal, or awarded itSAN and MARCOS fax back (March the 29, 2016) Green, chair of the computer science and One other local student, Juliana Fan, a contract for a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) correction– Palomar College’s if any or online call degree information technology (CSIT) depart- pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code §1771.1(a)]. This program in Information Technology has ment at Palomar. “This is a testament to has been recognized with a Certifi cate project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Prime contractors must add the DIR Registration Number for each usbeen for named your approval.“one of the The best in the coun- the passion and dedication of our many of Accomplishment for her efforts. Both of their listed subcontractors to the Subcontractors List AND submit a certificate of registration for their own firm and those of their listed adtry” is fortentatively 2016 by scheduledOnlineColleges.net. talented faculty and staff members who students will be honored in a ceremony subcontractors upon request by the District. Failure of the bidding prime contractor to list their subcontractors DIR Registration Number on toPalomar be published College in ranked the 13 and was enjoy sharing their numerous years of beginning at 6:30 p.m. on May 13, 2016 the Subcontractors List at time of bid will result in rejection of their bid as non-responsive. at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law Refer to the following DIR Website for further information: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html the only California college included in experience with the community. Hear- the AJ-CA_04.01.16 list of the 25 thatissue were of named best in ing stories from our diverse student in San Diego. Azim Khamisa, renowned PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects and must be followed per Article 17 of the General thethe countryAsian Journalfor online if associate we degree population of how their experience at author and founder of the Tariq Khamisa Conditions of this bid. Foundation, will be the keynote speaker. receiveprograms your in Information approval onTechnology. Palomar College provided them with the PROJECT STABILIZATION AGREEMENT (PSA): This project is subject to the Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) adopted by the OnlineColleges.net compared colleges skills they need to successfully begin In 2015, San Diego became the 25th Board of Education on July 28, 2009. The complete agreement is available for viewing and downloading at www.sandi.net - Proposition S & Z. time.for their At 2016 $4 per assessments line based on or further their career in Information region to grant the award, which is DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled 10 x 2 x 10 lines, it costs given to high school students across the Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, “a basic formula: Academic Quality + Technology is what makes the process the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In compliance with Online Offerings + Cost and Student Aid truly rewarding for us and encourages country who have advanced the cause of this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the bid package. $______.00= Final Score.” to be paid us to make our programs even better. positive race relations in their schools or Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the form of uponAccording your receiptthe the onlineColleges.netof the Our offerings in Computer Network communities. The winner in each region either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier’s check in favor of the San Diego Unified School District, invoicewebsite, “Information and tear sheet. technology (IT) Administration, Information Systems receives a cash award of $1,000 and is in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder will execute the contract professionals play a pivotal role in the and Web Technologies provide hands on invited to Princeton University’s campus as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District. Thank you. for an all-expense paid trip to attend the The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. No bidder may world today, with IT services largely training, providing individuals the skills withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding bidding, please call 858-522-5831. focused on providing businesses with they need to enter the IT fi eld.” Princeton Prize Symposium on Race PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) §20111.6, each contractor wishing to bid as a prime to the techFax support, # and the maintenance and For more information o Palomar’s in April. This 2 1⁄2 day event includes District for projects estimated at $1,000,000 or over, or any subcontractor performing the license classifications of A, B [if performing the work of] upkeep of hardware and software. Typi- CSIT program, visit http://www2.palo- conversations and workshops on race re- C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and/or C-46 wishing to submit a bid to a bidding prime contractor must be prequalified cally, a company’s IT team is respon- mar.edu/csit/. lations with other regional winners, local in order to bid. Contact Glenda Burbery at [email protected] to request a pre-qualification questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be sible for all the hardware and software CONTACTS: high school students, Princeton students, submitted to the District no later than 10 business days before the bid opening due date. Any questionnaires submitted later than this deadline alumni and faculty. will not be processed for this Invitation for Bids. The District encourages all general contractors bidding as a prime contractor, and all MEP an organization uses, including servers Melinda Finn, Public Affairs Offi ce, subcontractors to request a questionnaire, complete it and submit it as soon as possible andIf approvedinternet setup…A please fully online as- 760-744-1150, ext. 2365, mfi nn@ With the goal of encouraging ac- sociate degree in IT is an excellent fi rst palomar.edu ceptance and inclusion at her school, SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL stepsign toward and an fax entry-level back position in the Laura Gropen, Director, Public Affairs Blanca Hernandez took the initiative to Arthur S. Hanby, Jr., CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, A.P.P industry.” to Offi ce, 760_744-1150, ext. 2152, lgro- start the International Club. Blanca was Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer (619)“We are 474-0373 proud to be acknowledged or as a [email protected] concerned with the way English learners Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Dept. NO. CZ-16-1110-29 leaderacknowledge in online IT education,” via said Rand interacted with others: “As sophomores, email we began to notice that the majority of the students who were in the English Language Development (ELD) program rarely attended school games, dances, and other on-campus. We saw this as -“No out of Pocket Expense IF you qualify” a grave issue, considering that a vast proportion of students at my high school come from similar backgrounds.” In order to remedy this situation, Blanca created the International Club with the focus of helping and tutoring English language learners to improve their language, social, and learning Income Tax skills. Meeting once a week, she accom- plished this objective through a variety of activities that allowed the students to not only learn from each other, but also 20% Discount - January 15 to February 15 to bond as individuals and friends. “This club has been a thrill to plan and manage, for it is highly rewarding to see 15% Discount - February 16 to March 15 English learners...interacting with native English speakers and seeing them bond.” Blanca Hernandez co-founded the FREE International Club two years ago and has “CHEAP + QUICK + ACCURATE” served as the co-President since then. Electronic Filing with She is also involved in other organiza- tions in her school such as AVID and Preparation ASB. We print your refund check in our office In addition to Blanca Hernandez, one OPEN YEAR other deserving high school student in the region has been awarded a Certifi - ROUND cate of Accomplishment for her efforts to promote racial harmony. Juliana Fan, a senior at Pacifi c Ridge High School, “Para sa mura, mabilis at tamang INCOME TAX RETURN is the co-founder and leader of the Race Relations Conversation group that PREPARATION, kahit saan panig ng mundo, kaya promotes racial harmony, understanding, and respect by calling attention to race naming gawin at i-electronic file ang inyong tax issues. About the Princeton Prize in Race Relations return.” Tumawag lang sa (619)474-7755 o mag email sa The Princeton Prize in Race Relations is an annual awards program for high [email protected] school students sponsored by Princ- eton University. It was established to recognize, support, and encourage the GENERAL TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advanc- Lu G. Bautista, Manager ing the cause of positive race relations. 550 E. 8th St., Ste. 11, National City, CA 91950 Information about the program is online Tel. No. (619)649-0069/(619) 474-7755 at www.princeton.edu/pprize. Page 6 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 1-7, 2016 PerspectivesPerspectives ordeal and pretend that the experience ordeal. Instead of the mocking response was a piece of cake, a cakewalk, so to that I expected for trying to get into a speak. situation that I could not handle, my Four o’clock family expressed genuine concern. It was already four o’clock in the “Are you alright, Dad?” Michelle afternoon. When we entered the park asked me. that morning, we were told that it would “You are sweating,” my wife noticed close at fi ve p.m. to give way to a private as she wiped the perspiration over my sixteenth birthday party of megastar, Mi- forehead. ley Cyrus, the idol of millions of young I could not respond, as I leaned back fans of her show on the Disney Channel. on the backrest of the bench, closed my To compensate for the shortened park eyes and tried to catch my breath. Later, hours, we were given free passes to the I remembered my experience as a young California Adventure, the new attraction boy when my mother brought me to Jale outside of Disneyland. Beach, one of the few amusement places One of its biggest attractions was the available to Metro Manilans during the A California Misadventure so-called “Soarin’ Over California”, but 1950s. The others were the Balara Park, Sanders’ Diffi cult Path to Victory its line and waiting time were long. To the La Mesa Dam and Luneta, now get the most of our visit, we registered called “Rizal Park”. I also felt dizzy ased on the analy- trails her by a lot. ( Continued from page 1 ) for the fast pass lane, which would give then, after riding a merry go round in the “There he goes again, making the same us the chance to come back two hours park’s playground. My mother had me sis of my favorite To reach a pledged delegate majority, Amiss mistake,” I would tell my kids as soon later without the need to fall in line and take an ice drop, but I do not remem- statistician, pollster Sanders will have to win most of the At the outset, I sensed that something as the space ship was out of its launch- wait. We then moved on and walked ber anymore if it made me feel better. B delegates from those big states. A major was amiss, seeing the foreboding dark ing pad. around to the other attractions. From Anyway, I trusted the judgment of my and political analyst, Nate loss in any of them could be fatal to his clouds in the horizon. First, we missed “I tell you, this R2D2 guy never learns afar, I could see a gigantic roller coaster beloved mom and asked my daughter to Silver, there is a path for chances. He could afford to lose one our freeway exit and we ended up in a from his mistake. He would keep taking ride called “California Screamin” and buy me an ice cream bar. When taking Sanders to be the Demo- or two of them narrowly, but then he’d parking lot that, although still within the the wrong turn every time I ride his wondered how its riders could hang on the ice cream bar made me feel worse, I need to make up ground elsewhere — offi cial park grounds, was much farther space ship,” I would say as my compan- as it swirled around and traveled upside suddenly remembered that the ice drop cratic Party’s presidential he’d probably have to win California by than desired. Second, we lost track of ions’ smile turns into a grin. down in a gigantic loop. had the same negative effect on me nominee. double digits, for example. Michelle barely a few minutes after Now in their twenties, my daughters Then came the irresistible challenge. when I took it while I was feeling dizzy entering the park. It was only after our no longer enjoy the kiddie rides they “Let’s take the roller coaster ride, as a young boy some fi fty-three years Let me share Nate Silver’s analysis Sanders will also need to gain ground second daughter Ashley remembered used to have fun with when they were Dad,” my daughter Michelle noncha- ago. with our readers: on Clinton in a series of medium-sized that she planned to walk ahead to get children. With the limited time that we lantly suggested, although somehow, it Ultimate humiliation states such as Wisconsin, Indiana, Ken- reservations for the Thunder Mountain had and the long lines that sometimes sounded like a challenge to me. I readily I fi nally had to succumb to ultimate “After a trio of landslide wins in tucky and New Mexico. Demographics Roller Coaster ride that we hooked up take about forty minutes of waiting agreed although I still could feel a tinge humiliation and defeat. I had to tell my Washington, Alaska and Hawaii on suggest that these states could be close, with her again. time, they had to be selective about of dizzy spell from the previous ride in daughters and wife to take me to the Saturday — the best single day of his but close won’t be enough for Sanders. Standard ride which ride to take. Thus, Small World, my head. Again, my wife wisely passed nearest First Aid Station. The nurse was campaign — Bernie Sanders narrowed He’ll need to win several of them easily. When my daughters were kids, our that used to give them the “thrill of up and contented herself by waiting for barely done taking my blood pressure his delegate defi cit with Hillary Clinton. standard Disneyland rides were those the lifetime”, was off the list for the us to be done while checking out the when I had to beg off and run towards But he still has a lot of work to do. None of this is all that likely. Frankly, suited for small children like the Tea day. I could neither look forward to beautiful gardens and landscape in the the toilet where I threw up everything Sanders trails Clinton by 228 pledged none of it is at all likely. If the remain- Cups and Small World. I remember the Jungle Cruise boat ride that excited park. The long line and wait took us I ate that day. After I was done and the delegates and will need 988 more — a ing states vote based on the same when we would ride the Tea Cups. I them, especially when a guide would about forty minutes, giving me plenty of medical examination continued, the bit under 57 percent of those available demographic patterns established by the would pretend that I was so scared and shoot at a gorilla that would menace time to think over my rash decision and nurse asked me what happened. I told — to fi nish with the majority. previous ones, Clinton will probably dizzy that my three young girls would the boatful of safari participants. Forget back out. But my ego was swelling and her about the roller coaster ride. gain further ground on Sanders. If they enjoy not only the thrill of the ride but about the Pirates of the Caribbean, as my pride bursting, quitting was farthest Her beautiful face fl ashed a smile and That alone wouldn’t be enough to as- vote as state-by-state polling suggests also the cathartic experience of torturing movie screen heartthrob Johnny Depp from my mind. And then it happened. said: “So your daughters talked you into sure Sanders of the nomination because they will, Clinton could roughly double their dad as they would turn the steering seemed to have overplayed the role of My head and body were once more it!” superdelegates could still swing things her current advantage over Sanders and wheel and spin the cup as fast as they Jack Sparrow in the top-grossing movie subjected to the torture of the swirling, I sheepishly nodded. Hillary Clinton’s way in a close race, wind up winning the nomination by 400 could. This time, however, I did not have of the same title. Of course we went upside down and sharp turning motions When it seemed that all I needed was but put aside that not-so-small com- to 500 pledged delegates. to pretend to be dizzy and sick after they inside the Haunted House but instead as though I was being hurled into outer to rest, my family left me to take the plication for now. The much bigger talked me into riding the Thunder Moun- of being “entertainingly scared”, we space like a misguided missile. The Soarin Over California ride. I must have problem is that it isn’t easy to see where But things can change, and polls can tain Roller Coaster. In fact, I even have were simply amused since we’ve been torture seemed to have lasted forever, slept for hours and when I woke up, they Sanders gets those 988 delegates. be wrong — and so it’s worth doing the to pretend that I was not at all affected there several times before. Hence, we giving me enough time to contemplate were back. My wife told me to change math to see what winning 988 more del- by the ride, lest they may think less of proceeded to tackle the Space Mountain and wonder what wrong I had done to the shirt I was wearing, which became If you’re a Sanders supporter, you egates would look like for Sanders. Call me as their “strong and invincible” dad. roller coaster ride which my wife had my fellowmen to deserve such a heinous wet with perspiration, with a new one might look at the map and see some it a path-of-least-implausibility. If you Slowly, however, I recovered from my the good sense to pass up. I don’t know fate. For the third time that day I could she bought. states — Oregon, Rhode Island, West think Sanders can meet or exceed these dizzy spell until I was ready for another what was happening to me that day. It hardly walk when the ride was over. I was feeling better by then and the Virginia, Montana and so forth — that targets, then you can say with a straight ride. seemed that I suddenly felt invulnerable, I felt like being in the center of a hur- pretty nurse released me from her loving look pretty good for Sanders, a lot like face that you think he’ll win the nomina- Star Wars convincing myself that I was young ricane, with everything swirling around care, albeit much to my dismay. the ones that gave Sanders landslide tion. If you think they’re too good to be Whenever we took the Star Wars ride, enough to tackle, if not enjoy, such a me. Somehow, I managed to fl ash a With renewed strength, I bravely faced wins earlier in the campaign. But those true, then you can’t. I always would tell my kids: “I hope dizzying experience. And dizzying it brave smile when my daughters asked the outside world, ready to tackle again states have relatively few delegates. Here’s the Bernie-miracle path I came R2D2 (the robot who was supposed to turned out to be for me. With the furious how I was doing. the challenges it would hurl at me. I Instead, about 65 percent of the remain- up with: pilot the ship) would not commit the up and down movement, sharp right and “I am fi ne,” I answered although I now felt the cold wind brushing my face as ing delegates are in California, New same mistake of taking a wrong turn and left turns in the dark that simulated the wonder how I managed to do so. After I gamely walked on. When my daugh- York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and SANDERS DELEGATE TARGET hurling us once more in the vastness of setting of outer space, the world seemed walking a few meters, I could no longer ter Ashley, told me how good was the Maryland — all states where Sanders the universe.” Of course the ride was to be spinning around me after the ride. hold up the false pretense. I asked to be trails Clinton in the polls and sometimes ( Continued on page 7 ) programmed to do so. But somehow, I managed to survive the seated on a bench to recover from the ( Continued on page 8 )

2–May 1. Strolling magicians will also Bay Theater over the course of this nine- or visit www.SeaWorldSanDiego.com/ roam pathways captivating guests and week event. Education. make cameo appearances at some of the Mexican culture and heritage is cel- Dolphin Stadium BOE park’s shows. ebrated with traditional food, music and A three-month major rehabilita- ( Continued from page 5 ) Foodies and craft beer afi cionados are dance at the park during Fiestas Patrias tion project has begun at SeaWorld’s The Board will meet at 9 a.m. on going to love SeaWorld Seven Seas an exciting three weekend festival Sept. Dolphin Stadium. In the interim, special Tuesday, March 29 and Wednesday, Food Festival on weekends May 7–June 3–18. During SeaWorld’s Hallow- dolphin presentations will be offered at March 30, at 450 N Street, Room 121, in 12. SeaWorld will create gastronomic een Spooktacular®, kids can show up the park’s interaction pools at Dolphin Sacramento. adventures for guests who want to travel in costume and enjoy not-too-spooky Point. Dolphin Point Playtime presen- Assembly Bill (AB) 2518 partially around the world through amazing entertainment such as a Halloween- tation times will be listed on the park exempts taxes on building and construc- culinary offerings. Local craft beers, themed sea lion and otter show, colorful map and will be free for guests to enjoy tion supplies, materials, equipment, gourmet wines and special musical costumed characters and trick-or-treat- daily. Dolphin Stadium, which seats and machinery, purchased by a non- entertainment round out these delicious ing among a sea-inspired atmosphere. more than 3,500 guests, was originally profi t corporation for construction of weekends at the park. Halloween Spooktacular takes place built in 1971. Over the last four decades, properties that are sold at cost and with Guests can enjoy Turtle Reef™, weekends Sept. 24 – Oct. 30. the stadium has been the venue for many zero-interest fi nancing to low-income Manta® and all their favorite Sea- Camp Sign-up shows, most recently Dolphin Days. families. This will help defray the costs SeaWorld in 2016 World® attractions by day and then stay Kids of all ages can get into some The rehabilitation project is a signifi cant of construction, enabling these charities late to take in Summer Nights (select serious summer fun at SeaWorld’s camp infrastructure maintenance investment to sell the properties at a more afford- It’s not your father’s Sea World park’s Mission Bay Theater in July dates May 28–Sept. 5), as well as the programs, where activities include and will include draining all the pools able price. and August; and in the fall, SeaWorld nighttime fi reworks fi nale Celebrate the interacting with animals and getting and re-coating them. The Dolphin Days In another item involving low-income Finally, it’s starting to warm up (sounds will celebrate Mexican heritage and Wonder Fireworks Spectacular. a behind-the-scenes look at how they show will resume when the stadium housing, the Board will discuss stream- a bit silly for Southern California I culture with its new Fiestas Patrias. Plus Summer Vibes are cared for and trained. Day Camp is re-opens in April. The dolphins and lining the Welfare Exemption which pro- admit) and “SeaWorld® San Diego SeaWorld’s traditional seasonal favorites SeaWorld® will reverberate with available for preschoolers and kindergar- pilot whales that currently call Dolphin vides property tax relief for low-income has a boatload of reasons to visit the are back including Summer Nights, Hal- incredible performances during teners through 9th graders (fi ve-day ses- Stadium home will live in other pools at housing. This will eliminate duplicative marine park again and again in 2016; loween Spooktacular® and Christmas SeaWorld’s Summer Vibes on select sions) on select weeks between June 20 the park during the project. reviews by the BOE and county asses- animal lovers will delight in Wild Days Celebration®. dates July 16–Aug. 30. Three amazing and Aug. 19. Five-night Resident Camps SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. is one sors to speed up the granting of the tax in March; Magic Weekends will leave A Boatload of Seasonal Events international variety acts that have been for 5th through 12th graders take place of the world’s foremost zoological exemption. guests spellbound in April; foodie and Internationally headlining magicians featured on U.S. and British televi- June 19–Aug. 19. Book early and save Senate Bill (SB) 1458 broadens the craft beer afi cionados will fi nd tasty will be featured each weekend as they sion competition shows will bring their on both resident and day camps. For ( Continued on page 7 ) scope of a property tax exemption for delights throughout the park during bring their mystical and astounding amazing talents to the park’s Mission more information call (800) 257-4268 disabled veterans. Current law provides SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival; shows to the Mission Bay Theater dur- a partial property tax exemption for the Summer Vibes will reverberate in the ing Magic Weekends on weekends April primary home of a veteran and/or his/her of Chiropractic Sports Physicians this from outside ourselves and through spouse if the veteran was injured while Dr Caroline Bui April. She participated on the execu- types of care that only prolong our serving, then honorably discharged. ( Continued from page 1 ) tive boards at her school, and is still ailments. It is time to return to the This bill would expand the defi nition of involved in many associations currently, profound simplicity of foundational Bui and her parents, Benjamin disabled veteran to include a person who which assist in the advancements of health, preventative care, nutrition, and has been discharged in any way from the & Yvonne Bui, with his grace chiropractic healthcare. the healing forces which comes from military except dishonorably. in the exciting Ribbon Cutting Dr. Caroline contributes to the well- only within. Cabui Sports Medicine AB 1858 creates an Unlicensed Auto- Ceremony. being of the residents of San Diego (Chiropractic, Recovery, & Wellness) mobile Dismantling Task Force made The momentous event was celebrated County with gentle, safe and effective provides services and resources that help up of representatives from the BOE, the with friends, family, and Dr. Bui's clients chiropractic care, as well as lifestyle to reclaim that foundation." Department of Motor Vehicles, and the who were very excited to watch their be- education. Her specialization in Sports ~ Dr. Caroline Bui D.C., CCSPÆ California Environmental Protection loved Dr. Bui dramatically expand from Medicine elevates the way she treats Jay & Liza Elaine Montenegro of Agency. The task force would investi- a humble 120 sq. ft. space to an amazing each of her patients regardless of Montenegro Group Real Estate, helped gate underground, unlicensed vehicle freshly renovated 2,800 sq. ft. practice in whether they are an athlete or not. She is negotiate the amazing space for Dr. dismantling and the resulting tax evasion Kearny Mesa that boasts a state-of-the- thorough, spends quality time on each of Bui. Mr. Montenegro stated "Convoy and environmental damage. art facility offering Hyperbaric Oxygen her patients, and provides an outstand- is a new exciting hot destination in San Board Members also will discuss SB Therapy, NormaTec Recovery Systems, ing experience with care you will not Diego; Dr. Bui's already large following 987, which imposes a 15% retail excise Deep Muscle Percussion Therapy, and fi nd anywhere else. and hard work ethic will surely help put tax on medical cannabis, and AB 2243, Acupuncture, just to name a few. Cabui "Many of us have been trained to ( Continued on page 7 ) which imposes an excise tax on medical Sports Medicine's new spacious location believe that the idea that health comes cannabis cultivators at varying rates will also allow it to offer workshops in based on weight. nutrition, rehab/exercise, sports injury The fi ve-member California State prevention, family health, and wellness. Board of Equalization (BOE) is a A leader in true health, Dr. Caroline publicly elected tax board. The BOE Bui brings a wealth of resources into collects $60.5 billion annually in taxes the community for elite restorative and and fees, supporting state and local preventative care. Dr. Caroline Bui government services. It hears business graduated from Southern California tax appeals, acts as the appellate body University of Health Sciences with her for franchise and personal income tax Doctorate degree. She continued two appeals, and serves a signifi cant role in more years of post graduate programs to the assessment and administration of receive her Certifi ed Chiropractic Sports property taxes. For more information on Physician designation to join only 5500 other taxes and fees in California, visit other doctors worldwide, and is fi nishing www.taxes.ca.gov. her Diplomate of the American Board April 1-7, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 How the 'pirate Pusoy nun' changed a A Novel gay man's life by Rudy Liporada

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Chapter 22 – Lenlen’s Malady

Pusoy – A Novel ------By Rudy D. Liporada Sonny came out from the restroom and And so it was that Lenlen grew up proceeded to the family room where under the care of John and Elenita. She he found Rodel slurping on 'pinapaitan' grew up to develop into a well endowed soup. Sebio, Maring, Beverly, Hermin- teenager exuding a Filipina beauty with ia, Conchita, and Elenita were seated, her long hair, sleet eyes, with aquiline watching the The Filipino Channel on nose, and well-shaped lips. TV. Everything seemed perfect for her “This is really good,” Rodel said of the Irondale, Ala., Mar 29, 2016 / 03:02 until… brew. am (CNA).- Paul Darrow went to his “I'll have some later,” Sonny said. “Are fi rst gay beach when he was 15. “Aren’t you getting ready yet,” Elenita we not going up there now?” Soon after, he hitchhiked his way to asked as she donned on her Sunday “For some reason, I don't feel like play- New York, where there was a thriving dress. ing anymore,” Rodel said. gay scene and where he could pursue “I don’t really feel well for church Sonny smirked. In a lower voice and a career in modeling. Once there, he today,” John said. closer to Rodel , he said “Me, too. Why landed a high-end job as an international “I could drive myself but who is going does he have to bring that topic over and model and rubbed elbows with celebri- to drive Lenlen to her practise?” over again?” ties at clubs in the city. “I guess I have to force myself. It’s just “Well, you can't really blame him. I When he wasn’t at the studio or at the close by anyway. I'll just drop her off would be, too, for the longest time if gym, Darrow spent his time looking and pick her up later.” a family member whom you trusted for partners. He found himself going “Ok, then,” Elenita said as she exited impregnates my daughter.” through dozens, and then hundreds, and the room. “True. That John is really an idiot then thousands of lovers. maniac.” “It became frantic, and it was never my Lenlen heard Elenita’s car zoom away To think that he even tried to deny it intention...but I became insensitive to from her room. She had disrobed and, when the kid is a carbon copy of his what it means to be with a partner, both naked, entered the bath room, not lock- face.” body and soul,” he said in the docu- ing door. She turned on the shower and mentary fi lm, “Desire of the Everlasting after drenching herself with water began Elenita gots up and passed them by Hills.” to lather herself with soap. towards the kitchen. Rodel and Sonny But after the AIDS epidemic claimed Then she felt the stare of someone in stopped talking, just shaking their heads. around 90 percent of his friends, a the shower room beside her. disease he himself narrowly and mi- “Daddy?” -30- raculously escaped, Darrow decided to move to San Francisco for a fresh start. He met his partner, Jeff, there and they moved to a cabin in Sonoma County. popular vote from the delegate count It was in their shared home that Dar- and vice versa.) row accidentally discovered a one-eyed, Sanders’ ( Continued from page 6 ) I assumed Sanders would win Oregon straight-talking “pirate nun” wearing STATE OR TERRITORY by the same enormous margin that he an eye-patch who would change his life Sanders’s unlikely path to a pledged won Washington, even though Oregon forever. delegate majority is a primary while Washington held “It was so strange that I said 'Jeff Jeff To repeat, these are not predictions. On caucuses. I gave a blowout win to Sand- come in here! You gotta see this!'” he said, pointing to the image on the T.V. Unbeknownst to them at the time, it was Mother Angelica on EWTN. She had just had a stroke, which pulled the left side of her face into a slump and required her to wear a black eye patch ( Continued on page 11 )

the contrary, they describe a rose-col- ers in Kentucky, even though neighbor- ored-glasses scenario for Sanders that I ing Ohio and Tennessee easily went for consider to be very unlikely. To develop Clinton. them, I started with our original pledged The most recent poll of Wisconsin, delegate targets for Sanders. Those which votes next week, has Clinton already look optimistic for Sanders, who winning there. I ignored it and assumed has underperformed his delegate targets Sanders will win by 16 percentage in most primaries (he’s beaten them in points instead. The demographics do most caucuses, but there aren’t many look pretty good for Sanders in the caucuses left on the calendar). Badger State. But for Sanders to get a pledged del- But is Connecticut a good state for egate majority, even our original targets Sanders? I’m not so sure: Its demo- aren’t enough now — they’d leave him graphics are more Ralph Lauren than 92 delegates short. So I kept tweaking L.L. Bean. I gave it to Sanders anyway. these numbers upward until I got Sand- I assumed Sanders would win Puerto ers to 988 delegates. I was a bit more Rico because it’s a caucus, even though conservative about giving him extra Clinton has much of the party establish- delegates in states with substantial black ment behind her. New Mexico? Nearby or Hispanic populations, since Sanders Arizona and Texas went overwhelm- has tended to underperform our original ingly for Clinton, but let’s give it to projections in those states. But mostly, I Sanders. had to be very liberal about those extra You get the picture. It’s not hard to delegates. imagine Sanders meeting these super- I assumed Sanders would narrowly win optimistic projections in a few of the New York, for instance, even though states. But he’ll have to do so in all of he’s trailed Clinton by margins rang- the states, or else he’ll have even more ing from 21 to 48 percentage points in ground to make up elsewhere. recent polls there. Likewise, I had him The good news for Sanders is that this winning Pennsylvania and New Jersey, scenario would represent such a massive where polls also have him down by sea-change that super delegates really 20-something points. And I had Sanders might have to reconsider their positions. winning by a landslide, 15-point margin You might even say it would require a in California, even though he’s behind revolution, a profound rejection of Clin- in polls there also. (Because Democrats’ ton and the status quo.” NATE SILVER delegate allocations are highly pro- portional, it’s easy to approximate the

a Fun Card, allowing them to visit the park over and over for the same price as Seaworld a single-day admission. If the Fun Card ( Continued from page 6 ) is purchased in 2015, it can be used for organizations and a global leader in SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration this animal welfare, training, husbandry and year, and all the park has to offer in 2016 veterinary care. The Company collec- (and it includes free parking January 1 tively cares for what it believes is one of through March 31 and, while supplies the largest zoological collections in the last, a refi llable souvenir Coca-Cola world and has helped lead advances in bottle). Park hours vary by season. Visit the care of animals. The Company also www.SeaWorldSanDiego.com or call rescues and rehabilitates marine and (800) 257-4268 for hours and informa- terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, tion.” orphaned or abandoned, with the goal Source: Sea World of returning them to the wild. The Sea- World rescue team has helped more than 27,000 animals in need over the last 50 Dr Caroline Cabui years. ( Continued from page 6 ) SeaWorld® is open year-round includ- ing holidays. Parking is $16; $11 for another spotlight on exciting businesses motorcycles; $21 for RVs and up-close. operating out of Convoy". Admission is $89 for ages 10 and If you have any questions, please feel older; $83 for ages 3–9; free for under free to contact Dr. Caroline Bui’s offi ce 3. Guests may enjoy all of SeaWorld’s at (619)246-5240 or via email: cabuichi- seasonal offerings in 2016 by purchasing [email protected]. Page 8 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 1-7, 2016

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politicizing graduation rites, and maintain the ICE #PHVoteWatch “neutrality and non-partisanship of schools.” ( Continued from page 5 ) (READ: DepEd urges schools: No politicians ( Continued from page 1 ) in 2016 grad rites) Security Investigations (HSI) badge and credentials to enter the Naval Nuclear According to Bong Macalalad, The environmental group EcoWaste Coalition also criticized politicians for using Mining village My dream Training Command in South Carolina this has been the practice of the ( Continued from page 1 ) ( Continued from page 9 ) while armed with a Sig Sauer pistol. local government of Batangas graduation posters for self-promotion. – With All three of these situations have one a report from Karla O. Sambajon/Rappler. wal in Monkayo, Compostela end of the day, and read my favorite thing in common; the badges and cre- City for the last 3 years now. com. Abigail Abigan is Rappler’s lead mover Valley. books, play chess or scrabble, or just dentials originated from a German-based in Quezon. dream. It is a place where the inner “In both (graduation and recognition), they child in me can play and take refuge company called Master Equipment. have been doing that in the last 3 years. I Students with the highest honors get Master Equipment is operated by 34-year- from this mad, mad, mad world. Lol! think nakaprograma na sa city gov’t under a 15-gram refi ned gold medal worth Alas, that dream garden is just what it old Roberto Craciunica, a Romanian Special Education Fund (SEF), ‘yun nga Casino junket man believed to be residing in Germany. P35,000 at the Mt. Diwata Elementary is – a dream! lang it carries the name of the mayor,” ( Continued from page 1 ) School and Mt. Diwata High School. Craciunica was indicted in October 2015 in Macalalad said. In real life, my home has a pocket-size the Eastern District of Virginia for a variety (They have been doing that for both gradu- dering scandal. The Bangladesh yard! Before the unending California of charges related to manufacturing and ation and recognition for the last 3 years. I central bank has reportedly asked The Mt. Diwata barangay council has drought devastated my backyard garden, distributing counterfeit badges, including been giving away real gold medals to think it is already programmed in the city the BSP for help in retrieving the my vegetable garden provided fresh traffi cking in counterfeit goods; smuggling; government under the Special Education top students for 14 years now. tomatoes, eggplants, kamote (sweet and possession, sale or transportation of false Fund (SEF), but only now it carries the name money. And this year’s recipients are as access to restricted areas. yams), mint, basil, and jalapeno. My seals. Interpol has also issued a Red Notice of the mayor.) always children of small-scale miners As part of this investigation, HSI Washing- fl ower garden is my joy, with an array of for Craciunica’s arrest. The Local Government Code allots SEF to ton, D.C., special agents seized counterfeit who have settled in the area, consid- gorgeous colored roses, lilies, orchids, From January 2010 to September 2015, local school boards for school maintenance, badges and seals purchased from Web ered to have the biggest gold deposit in jasmine and geraniums. The drought Craciunica’s company, Master Equipment, research, and sports development. domains operated by Master Equipment and 7M of 10M the country. manufactured and distributed counterfeit Medals and lanyards featuring the names killed them all. So I had to clear them Craciunica. U.S. law enforcement badges from HSI, the and even faces of candidates are also freely ( Continued from page 1 ) out and start all over again. This time I The Washington Metropolitan Airport CIA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation distributed in some areas in Laguna and Sources said some of the past re- am planting succulents that do not need Authority, the U.S. Marshals Service for the the United States, Europe and Singapore without authorization. Craciunica sold these Cavite. cipients of the gold medal award have a lot of water. The only fl owers that Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Mar- badges through websites like www.badge- In Imus City in Cavite, a photo of Arnel will receive ballots by mail, which either pawned or sold their medals, survived the purge are my garden-vari- shals Service Headquarters Tactical Opera- police.com and www.master-equipment.org. Cantimbuhan, who is running for vice they can fi ll up and return by mail to the especially during diffi cult times. tions Division assisted with the investigation. ety white orchid – a type that disappears Craciunica and his co-conspirators instructed mayor, appeared in a student award. Philippine embassies and consulates. Jolimae Bordon topped the 207 pupils HSI reminds individuals that it is illegal in winter and appears up again at the buyers to pay for the counterfeit badges by Lanyards and posters of candidates were Embassies and consulates in several to purchase and display law enforcement at the Mt. Diwata Elementary School coming of spring. sending funds through Western Union and also given away to students claiming schol- countries have also asked host govern- badges and credentials. If you have informa- and was awarded the medal during the Inside my home, I delight in my Paypal. They then shipped the counterfeit arship funds in Laguna. Students received ID tion on Craciunica’s whereabouts, please ments to allow them to conduct fi eld Moving Up ceremonies earlier this favorite white orchids, a different variety badges from Kaarst, Germany, to buyers in laces with Governor Ramil Hernandez’ name contact U.S. Immigration and Customs voting in areas frequented by Filipinos. week. the United States. Individuals utilized the along with the term “Iskolar ng Laguna.” from the ones in my garden. White Enforcement’s Tip Line at 1-866-DHS-2ICE In the last 12 years, absentee voting has badges and credentials to impersonate federal On February 19, the Department of orchids are the rarest of all orchids and or www.ICE.gov/tips. been conducted in Philippine embassies agents and offi cers of the U.S. government, Education (DepEd) urged schools to avoid Pearl Angelie Barabat also grabbed grow predominantly in tropical areas, and in some situations, attempted to gain and consulates. the much-coveted gold medal as but could be grown almost anywhere valedictorian of the Mt. Diwata High in the world. One of the most exotic School. of fl owers, the orchid is beautiful and home. It was clear to me that it would complex, with many rare varieties – like A California be my last adventure in a park called Divine Mercy Shrine Schools Division superintendent Dr. the elusive ghost orchid that intrigues California Adventure and Disneyland, in Encinitas, California Reynante Solitario, barangay captain botanists and photographers alike. ( Continued from page 6 ) “the happiest place on earth”! Unless of Pedro Samillano, Division Senior High The rare elusive orchid still eludes me! Soarin Over California ride that they course my daughters would talk me into School and Human Resource and De- What I have is a beautiful white orchid just took, I told her that it would be the riding the Tea Cups, Small World and the www.divinemercyhills.org velopment offi cer Sandy Yee attended that could be purchased anywhere. second time I would miss taking it since other ”challenging” kiddie rides. - AJ the awarding ceremony at Mt. Diwata Mine came from Ralphs. I missed it when I fi rst visited California Be part of the story. Elementary School the other day. The orchid derives from the Greek Adventure a year ago due to lack of word “orchis” and can be dated back time. to the late cretaceous period around Not wanting me to miss the opportuni- 84 million years ago. There are over was aghast, but realized he was jok- Tidbits from this book your How did Amalia Fuentes get her ty, my two girls urged me to take it now Now Available: ing. She hit him on the shoulder. He inquiring mind wants to know: last name? 17,000 species of orchids that come in knew the ice was broken. – Chapter Get all the answers in this book, since it was fun and “not as dizzying as 2 : Movie Star How many children does Tessie “Balik Tanaw: many different color combinations and the roller coaster ride”. Books by Asian Journal San Diego Agana have? The Filipino Movie Stars varieties, white being the rarest. In (Continued from page 1) Who are the two movie star cousins of Yesteryears”! “But there is a long line,” I said. Tula ng of Robert Arevalo? Greek mythology, Orkhis was the son Complicated Whose autograph of a famous come- of a nymph and a martyr who turned No problem. Michelle went straight to Promised dian Perla Bautista sought that led her “Betel Nuts & Other Stories” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Entertaining and easy-to-read short stories inspired by a Betel Nuts & Other Stories mga Piling to become a movie star? into a fl ower after he died. Dioscorides, the ride’s attendant and explained the sit- Filipino’s experience in growing up in the Philippines. SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Affairs Excerpts from the book What physical attributes did Bernard One day, however, theLand duckling went inside an opening under the house. uation to her. Could she let her dad “cut Borobot waited for it to come out but it did not. He kept waiting even when Bonnie have that made him a top a Greek physician in the fi rst century it got dark, but there was no sign of the duckling. When his father came by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. home that evening, he told him about his missing duckling. His dad took a flashlight andby pointed Simeon it toward the opening. G. He insertedSilverio, a long stick inside Jr. Katatawanan sprinter in college? the line and be placed in front so that he and tried to stir it. They could hear some squealing but no quacking. Finally, A.D., wrote that orchids infl uenced his dad told him the bad news: “The rats have eaten your duckling.” Borobot Who is the other movie star brother cried and cried for a very long time. – from Chapter 2 – Childhood Tales The colorful and incredible story By Joe Cabrera If there is a person that can aptly be called “the son of a bitch”, which in of Robert Campos? sexuality and fertility. would not have to wait for his turn?” she Pilipino,The is synonymous inspirational to the phrase, “the son of a whore” and (“anak ngdiffi puta”), it cult of a Filipino American’s compli- would be Tikboy. Tikboy was one of Eric’s playmates on Platerias Street where Who was the Manila couturier that Ericjourney lived with his family ofon the twosecond floor Filipino of his father’s printing cousinsbusiness Excerpts from the book in Manila in 1957. Tikboy’s mother, Purita, worked as a prostitute in a brothel cated affairs. Exquisitely beautiful, the orchid is a fa- asked her. The attendant took pity on me marryingacross the street from Eric’s U.S. house. – fromNavy Chapter 6 - Justpersonnel Like Any Mother for Mayrong isang tao, ito’y “impresa- was instrumental in making Charlie From where he sat, he could tell Juanita had just bathed. Her hair was still damp Davao a movie star? migrationand the fragrant scent of her cheapand bath soapfi waftednancial through the air. Shepurposes. hardly no- rio” and let me in. ticed him as she was minding her own business. While he pretended to be concen- vorite of artists and painters. American trating on his reading, he would occasionally take a sneak peak at her, feasting his Who was the top actor Myrna Del- Aseyes aon allpiece of her seductive beauty.of Forthe a hot-blooded Filipino-American fourteen-year-old, she was not Na ang hanap buhay, maglabas ng just an object of curiosity. – from Chapter 9 – Fragrant Scent of Bath Soap And All “Philippine Homecoming & Other Memories”

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. gado had an affair with that produced An entertaining and easy-to-read account of a Filipino artist Georgia O’Keeffe is best-known experience,By the time they reached this Platerias Street, story everything alsowas quiet. Thereapplies was to American’s homecoming to the Philippines and the SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. floor show hardly a soul in sight; it was ten minutes past midnight. Narding frantically ran a love child? interesting memories it triggered. Philippine Homecoming inside the brothelthe in search lives of Clarita, but of he was all told the people. Chinese took her just ten minutes before. He ran outside towards P. Paterno Street. Finding no speed- Minsa’y nag-advertise, ng bihirang for her sensual paintings of fl owers, Unique experience ing taxi, he ran back towards Carriedo Street, turned right towards Rizal Avenue, Excerpts from the book Who was the legendary actor who Seeing the PhilippinesETEL for the first time after many yearsUTS would give any former hoping the taxi holding Clarita had broken down. Finally, a loud, agonizing cry was B N heard all over in that quiet neighborhood of Quiapo. – from Chapter 11 – True Love resident a “culture shock.” The roads, which looked to be wider before, appeared akto narrow. The buildings and the streets, which were dilapidated and dirty before, gave Dolphy his first break in the Everyone wasExcerpts looking up at the top offrom an electric post,the where book sparks of looked more dilapidated and dirty now. – Chapter 2 – Balikbayan Culture Shock Na naiba naman, diyan sa ordi- many of them orchids. The delicate and light shone bright against the dark of the night. When the firemen trained the All of a sudden, the small kids& from before were now grown up. Their movies? spotlight to the top of the post, they saw faces had changed, yet somehow looked familiar. Some of his relatives “Youa body of a man must lying on a wood join across the U.S. Navy so we who lived in a compound beside them had already died. Gone forever dur- nario The ride was indeed a unique experi- the post. It was Fred, the drunkard pimp. ing a span of just ten years were his maternal grandmother, three uncles, exotic fl ower represents beauty, luxury canWithout live anybody abroad,”noticing, he woke from Isabel often told her two aunties and two cousins. – Chapter 3 – Like A Video Tape Experience deep slumber and this time, success- OTheir vehicleTHER moved towards theS manTORIES and again they asked: “Boss, May isang dumating, nag-prisinta fully climbed the top of the post. He alam mo ba ang bahay ni Maning Bakla (Boss, do you know the resi- boyfriendwas electrocuted while Lando celebrating his as they walked in the dence of Maning, the homosexual?)?” The man looked serious and glumly To order a copy, send $13.95 (mailing cost included) to Asian and love. Most especially love! If ence. We were supposed to be suspended feat. – from Chapter 15 – A Day In The said: “Yes, I am Maning, what do you want?” They were embarrassed park,Life Of The weaving People Of Platerias Streetdreams for their future as they were sure that Maning did not appreciate the unsavory nick- name. – Chapter 6 – Maning Bakla And the Duty Free Shops In Manila Journal San Diego. 550 East 8th Street, Suite 6, National City, There was a full moon above, and they could see its reflections on the water as in the air, riding a hang glider, with our together. He would just shrug his the waves slapped on the sand. They could feel the cool breeze kiss their face, the someone is thoughtful enough to give “the warmson water wetof their a feet. whore” On that cold December (“anak evening in Maryland ng Beach puta”), Re- CA 91950 Tel. (619) 474-0588 shoulders in response. – from Chapter sort in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines, they wanted to freeze time and enjoy every it wouldmoment of their be stay – ChapterTikboy. 10 – Nasugbu MarketTikboy Place And The was IUD BBQ one legs dangling, as we soared pass the Manila Mayor Antonio Villegas proved to be an innovative mayor; for you an orchid, he must fi nd you to be a 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat example, he introduced the free elementary and high school education in of Eric’sthe city, the playmatesfirst of its kind in the country. on He wasPlaterias also a poet in the ver-Street nacular; at every opportunity, he would recite or talk in the form of a poem Simeon G. Silverio Jr. For more information, e-mail [email protected] various California scenic attractions: wherehe himself Eric composed. Inlived answer to his critics,with he once said:his “Marami family ang rare and sensual beauty. I bought my nagtatanong kung bakit ako tumutula, bakit, ang tula ba ay masama (Many are asking why I am reciting a poem, why, is a poem bad)?” Chapter 17 To order copies through the Internet, go to amazon.com, go to on the– When “Gatpuno”second Villegas warmedfl oor his “Salumpuwit” of his at Maharnilad father’s “Promised Land” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Their playmates from the barrio were cautious and made a sign of own white orchid, so it goes without Napa Valley, Big Sur, the AnzaPROMISED LAND, Borrego the inspirational and difficult journey of two printingthe cross when business passing ant hills, which in they Manila would call “nuno sain punso 1957.”. “books”, go to “advance search” and type name of author, SIMEON Filipino cousins marrying U.S. Navy personnel for migration They would reverently say, “Makikiraan, po (Please allow us to pass!)!” and financial purposes. As a piece of the Filipino-American SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Chapter 31 - Nuno Sa Punso And Other Weird Provincial Experiences experience, this story also applies to the lives of all people. Promised Land Tikboy’sThe boys, usuallymother, five at a time, would Purita, line up and march worked without their pants as a PHILIPPINE SILVERIO, and follow instructions. Desert, Yosemite, the fi elds of Fresno, towards the rice fields at the back of the house. They would pass by a guava saying that … I’d rather not go there, Excerpts from the book “You must join the U.S. Navy so we can live abroad,” Isabel of- prostitutetree, pull out several in leaves a brothel and wash across the street ten told her boyfriend Lando as they walked in the park, weav- them in the artesian well. Once in the ing dreams for their future together. He would just shrug his shoul- fromfield, Eric’sthe quack doctor wouldhouse. hammer – from Chapter folks! a stake into the ground made of a OMECOMING’S California, a huge aircraft carrierders in response. – from dockedChapter 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat H branch of a guava tree with the other To order by mail, fi ll out The clash of two cultures, Filipino and Mexican, had taken its toll. He 6 - Justend bent towardsLike the boy. Any – Chapter Mother grew weary of the enchiladas, tacos, burritos and other Mexican dishes 34 - Circumcision: Why Do Some in San Diego and fi nally Disneyland.she prepared repeatedly. He longed for the Filipino dishes from his na- Boys Walk Bow-Legged During CHERISHED MEMORIES Mail Order Form Gentlemen, attention: The graceful tive land that he would always eat as a child. Teresa would not let him Summertime In The Province? cook his favorite adobo and tuyo (dried fish) due to their stinking up the house. When he brought her to the Philippines, Teresa refused to (Check quantities in space before book title) Although it was fun, it againstay and sleeptriggered in their house in the barrio. “It is hot and there are liz- beauty of the white orchid should remain ards on the ceiling,” she complained. – from Chapter 3 - Trophy Wife “Let me make this clear with you again,” Ditas once told Romy when Philippine he accosted her while tipsy from drinking with friends nearby. “I will my dizzy spell and my legsnever were marry you even if youwob- are the last man on earth.” The friends reserved for someone special. There are laughed hard and Romy retreated in shame. The next day he left town Excerpts from the book: ____ Promised Land by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. and she didn’t hear from him until she received a letter from the United States Naval Base in San Diego from her jilted suitor, now a mem- How did you know Richard?” she ber of the U.S. Navy. – from Chapter 5 - The Last Man On Earth plenty of fl ower choices for any day of bly again when I got off the ride. I did Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Homecoming’s One evening, when Romy and his friends were drinking in the house, Ditas asked. Danny was fast to the draw. “I ____ Betel Nuts and Other Stories by Simeon G. Sil- showed Andy the photo of Isabel. “Check her out, Andy,” she told him. “She’s looking for a boyfriend here in America.” “No way,” Andy replied. “I know what not tell my family how I wasshe’s up to. feelingShe will just marry and leave me once she gets her green card.” produced his shows there,” he lied. verio, Jr. the year, but the white orchid is for the “But she’s very pretty,” Romy told his friend. “With your looks, you can never have a wife as beautiful as her.” – from Chapter 8 – Pretty Girl’s Photo Cherished He could see Menchie, the movie baga “Is this your first time riding an PROMISED wise, the wondrous, the most beautiful lest they worry. Instead, I askedairplane?” her seatmate, for a wom- star, was impressed. “And I can also Ang mga ibon daw, kanyang na- an in her fifties, asked Isabel. ____ Philippine Homecoming’s Cherished Memories “How did you know?” “Because produce your show,” he continued the you’re holding your bag tightly Memories gagaya and loving person in your life. Give something to eat and we choseand you look scared. to And also,dine in – by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. that huge envelope in plastic bag charade. She was pleased. “Do you contains the x-ray film carried Kay daling gawin niya, ang sabi sa by first time immigrants.” Isabel AND a restaurant serving New Orleans,sheepishly smiled. – from Chap -Loui- L think people will pay just to watch your mother a pink orchid, give your ter 12 – Land of Milk and Honey kanya ____ Complicated Affairs by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. siana cuisine in Downtown Disney. by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. me? “Why, are we going to charge Marami na ko nyan, alis ka na muna friend a yellow one, but save the white them?” he asked instead. Menchie Magre-reklamo pa, itong tao sana An entertaining and easy-to-read ______Total number of books for the one you love most. Wrong choice again. The spicy, gumbo Nguni’t itong boss, medyo napika pa Times $13.95 each (mailing cost included) account of a Filipino American’s Kaya’t itong tao, kagyat umalis na homecoming“Complicated to Affairs” the By SimeonPhilippines G. Silverio, Jr. and I love my white orchids and every soup that I ate made me feel sicker and “Betel Nuts The colorful and incredible story of a Filipino American’s complicated affairs. Sa bintana’ng daan, lumipad pag- Excerpts from the book: Complicated Affairs SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. the interestingHow did you know Richard?” memoriesshe asked. Danny was fast to itthe draw.trig- “I ______Total Cost I thought I would throw up once more. produced his shows there,” he lied. He could see Menchie, the movie star, was daka year it has never failed to give me fresh impressed. “And I can also produce your show,” he continued the charade. She was pleased. “Do you think peoplegered. will pay just to watch me? “Why, are we going to & Other charge them?” he asked instead. Menchie was aghast, but realized he was joking. HEEEEHAAWWWW!!! She hit him on the shoulder. He knew the ice was broken. – Chapter 2 : Movie Star Luckily, I managed to make it to our car “So how are you doing?” Danny was pleased to hear from Juanita. “I am okay, new beautiful blooms. I’m proud of my how about you?” “So-so,” he replied. “I’ve missed you,” his playboy persona took Fill out form below and send it together with check pay- over again. “Really?” she asked. “I have something to tell you.” “What? “ Danny was rejuvenated.Excerpts He had not dated from for a while andthe was eager book to do so. He saw an opportunity with Juanita. “I just gave birth to a baby girl.” “Congratulations,” ment payable to: Asian Journal San Diego, 550 East 8th white orchids … both the garden variety despite the long walk and I sat on the Stories” Danny said. “Are you sexy again?” He was hoping to renew their relationship Balik Tanaw: but was unsure about it since she was with her husband. Juanita did not answer his question; instead, she said, “And it’s yours.” – Chapter 3 :Another Child Street, # 6, National City, CA 91950 Seeing“This is Mindy,”the Diaz introducedPhilippines a pretty twenty-five year old girl tofor him when the he arrived at the dock. “She’s Digna’s sister.” Mindy shyly extended her right hand COMPLICATED and indoor variety ... and I’m sharing passenger side of the front seat. Again, by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. which Danny shook. He noticed that Digna was teasing her sister, as though there fi rst timewas a pre-arranged after plan between many Diaz and the two girlsyears unbeknownst to him.would Later on, during the course of the fishing trip, he discovered the plan: Digna wanted The Filipino Danny to hook up with her sister. “Marry my sister,” Digna told him as they ate it was a wrong decision. As the car give anylunch aboard former the boat in the middle resident of the bay. “So she can migrate a “culture to America.” AFFAIRS Full Name: ______them here. Hope you like them! She knew Danny was a divorced American citizen. – Chapter 5: Gone Fishin’ Entertaining and easy-to-read Danny called up his friend Pepito and asked for ideas on how to best help shock.”Kate. Pepito The was the brother roads, of his comedian friend,which Elvis, one of the toplooked enter- tainers in the Philippines at that time. “Jackpot ka, pare (You’ve got a jackpot, Simeon G. Silverio Jr. cruised along the freeway, I could see short stories inspired by a Filipino’s friend),” Pepito told Danny. “She is a gold mine.” “What do you mean?” “We Movie Stars to be canwider set her up with richbefore, Chinese men playing appearedat the casinos and charge them nar- experience in growing up in the at least 50,000 pesos to spend the night with her. I am sure many of them Address: ______row. Thewould be willingbuildings to spend that much just toand be with a beautifulthe white streets, girl like the refl ections of the road and the Bott's Kate. We will get our commission afterwards.” – Chapter 8 : Leading Lady Philippines. After Danny gave him her name, the clerk spent a few minutes in the com- whichputer. were “That’s it,” the clerkdilapidated said afterwards. “She has pension dueand her, and youdirty of Yesteryears are entitled to it!” Danny was surprised. He didn’t expect this bounty. “How much do you think you will get?” the clerk asked him. Danny was hesitant to give him City: ______dots going under our vehicle, as though before,an amount. looked He was happy to get $100more a dilapidated month. That would go a long way espe- Excerpts from the book cially if one was living in the Philippines. and dirty“One hundred now. dollars,” he answered. – Chapter 2 – Ba- by Dr. Romy Protacio “That’s way too low, make it higher.” I was hang gliding again in that dizzying likbayan“Three hundred?” Culture “Way too low.” “Five Shock hundred?” “Still very low.” “How much?” State: ______Zip: ______he finally asked. “Try fourteen hundred If there is a person that can aptly be dollars.” He could not believe what "Soarin Over California" ride in Califor- called “the son of a bitch”, which in he heard. – Chapter 9 : Windfall Lives and Loves of the Filipino nia Adventure. I closed my eyes to avoid Pilipino, is synonymous to the phrase, Movie Stars of Yesteryears looking at the road that was making me feel dizzy during that two-hour ride April 1-7, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 LifestyleLifestyle 3 Ways You Can The Extraordinary Benefi ts of Multilingualism by Chris Livaccari, Asia Society “when I start to use Chinese, my English Find Affordable starts to blur and I forget how to say The benefi ts of learning another some words in English.” J’Lee discussed Long Term Care language are well-researched and well- the importance of knowing the context documented — but there’s a case that in which a language is spoken: “History by Loon Medical Inc., 2/29/2016 -- neither educators or language learners always come into the language … you are aware of just how benefi cial it is. have to get into their minds.” And Nay- Did you know that almost 70% of Advocates of bilingualism tend to focus elie observed that learning Chinese has seniors 65 and older will need long-term on utilitarian outcomes like strengthen- “helped me expand my knowledge and care in their lifetime, and on average ing national security, ensuring economic see how other people communicate and may need it for up to three years? This prosperity, getting a better job in the how they think differently. It’s changed means many seniors will need help with future, or even developing one’s abil- and discovery. my curiosity a lot … and … makes me My Dream Garden their activities of daily living (things ity to navigate the streets of a foreign I had the privilege of being part of a want to spend time with other people like bathing, dressing, etc.) to maintain capital. But even if you never leave the national movement to achieve just this and interact with them.” their quality of life as they age. By 2050 United States or need anything more goal — a movement that inspired and These students are seeing the value the senior population is expected to than English to live your life and do grew into what is now Asia Society’s of a world language beyond just the double in size to 83.7 million. Increasing your job, your education is not complete International Studies Schools Network obvious — and the cognitive, academic, demand for long term care and higher without the deep experience of learning (ISSN). Within this vibrant and diverse and professional skills they are acquir- administrative costs for providers means another language. group of schools nationwide, students ing through learning another language the cost of care is expected to rise. Learn Over a series of recent conversations are learning to think beyond linguistic extend to areas as diverse as thinking how you can fi nd affordable long term with my fourth and fi fth grade students profi ciency. For them, language learning fl exibly, being adaptable, seeing issues care for your loved one by reading on! in both the French and Chinese bilingual is a key driver for the development of an from different perspectives, and solving Common Myths About Long Term programs at International School of the even more complex and empowering set problems with a variety of approaches Care Peninsula, we explored the relation- of global competencies. and solutions. Many people don’t plan for long-term ship between language and culture. Four ISSN students from the Denver care because they think Medicare covers One of the students’ main insights was Center for International Studies (DCIS) Chris Livaccari further explores this long-term care costs, which unfortunate- that the process of becoming bilingual and DCIS at Montbello were recently topic in his Asia Society publication, ly isn’t true. Experts recommend setting has helped them realize that nothing asked to refl ect on their language New Ways of Seeing: How Multilingual- aside $230,000 of your retirement can be directly translated, and that all learning experiences and how they had ism Opens Our Eyes and Trains Our savings for long-term care costs, a stag- communication — even within a single shaped their lives and visions of the Minds for a Complex World, which will gering amount considering the average language — involves interpretation and world. J’Lee and Oscar from DCIS be released in summer 2016. 65 year old has $75,277 saved in their nuance. That’s a profound insight, even and Christian and Nayelie from DCIS If you’d like to learn more about how 401k or other retirement account. Before for professional academics, let alone Montbello talked about the profound you can make sure you are helping your loved one needs long-term care, nine and 10-year-olds. But it shows that impact that learning Chinese, Spanish, students achieve these goals at your understand how it’s paid for: our students are already moving beyond and French has had on them. own school, stop by Chris’ session at Medicare the idea that learning a language is all Oscar spoke eloquently about how the 2016 National Chinese Language Does not pay for personal care services about being able to have a smooth visit learning another language allows a Conference with Kate Farmer, Associ- azing at nature’s like helping seniors with bathing, dress- to Paris or Beijing. person to “sound funny in your own ate Director of School Partnerships for ing, eating, grooming, etc. Becoming bilingual — or multilin- voice” and to “learn to express yourself the Asia Society International Studies beauty gives us pleas- Only pays for long term care if your gual — should be about more than just in a different way than in your native Schools Network (ISSN). Their session ant moments that loved one needs skilled medical services acquiring vocabulary and grammar. It language.” “Sounding funny in one’s is called “Chinese Language Learn- G Covers up to 100 days at a nursing should also be one lever toward helping voice” is a fantastic image of the ways ing in Action for a Global World,” and nurture our souls – providing home students become globally competent in which learning another language can they will offer some thoughts on how to us with balance, harmony, You are responsible for long term care adults who have the creativity, adapt- help students see themselves and the ensure that your Chinese language stu- peace, pleasure and soli- services that are not covered. ability, and fl exibility of mind to be world though a completely different lens dents are developing the skills to become Medicaid successful in any environment. To do so, and to take on characteristics that are globally competent and hear about the tude – and most of all love. Pays for the largest share of long term schools need to teach students to recog- incredibly different from their everyday work of the ISSN, an ongoing national I especially enjoy fl owers care like personal care services but your nize patterns in language and culture, to personas. initiative that has nurtured globally … their beauty soothes me, loved one’s income must be below a cer- think like linguists and diplomats, and to Following up on this experience of act- competent learners in K-12 schools for tain level and they must meet minimum acquire language in settings that are au- ing, feeling, or even thinking differently more than a decade. brings out the best in me, with climbing roses and vines, a lush state eligibility requirements (typically thentic and that provoke student inquiry in another language, Christian noted, and makes me appreciate meadow of beautiful fl owers and trees aligned with the Federal Poverty Level) much more the Infi nite Love laden with succulent fruits, and a tan- Requirements are based on the amount talizing array of vegetables, preferably of assistance your loved one needs with and Blessings of our Al- the Philippine kind. their activities of daily living mighty Creator. My garden is picture-perfect! It looks Health Insurance effortless and magical, and inspires Employer sponsored or private health In my mind’s eye, there is this beauti- those who gaze upon it. No weeds, no insurance cover the same amount of ful garden that is a mixture of the East bad bugs, no burning heat of the sun. limited services as Medicare and West. It has a koi pond with rocks Just a gentle breeze and soft rain when What Is Long-Term Care And How and pebbles, a relaxing waterfall, and needed! Much Does It Cost? dashes of colorful exotic blooms. There This garden is my own very special There are several long-term care op- are ferns and orchids, mints and cosmos, place, where I can sit and relax at the tions for your loved one: evergreens and roses, gardenias and ( Continued on page 8 ) Adult Day Care- These centers are best jasmine. It also has a secluded nook for seniors that are mobile and physical- ly independent. Adult day care centers can provide your loved one with activi- ties, meals, counseling, respite care, and sometimes transportation. Assisted Living Community- Many assisted living communities strive for a “home-like” setting. They offer meals, social activities, and have a nurse on- staff. Nursing Home- A nursing home primarily benefi ts seniors who require on-going skilled nursing that require monitoring by a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse- complex wound care, a ventilator. Home Care- Professional caregivers provide companionship and help with everything from light housekeeping to personal hygiene care and medication reminders in the comfort of your loved one’s home. Long-term care costs vary depend- ing on the level of care your loved one needs and their geographical location. Here are the national averages from the latest 2015 cost of care survey from Genworth: Home Health Aid Services POSTAL ETC. 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However, if your loved one needs one-on-one personal care, you may have 2-3 DAY DOOR TO DOOR DELIVERY to hire a caregiver which would cost Guaranty Lowest Shipping Rate for all FedEx International extra. in According to an AARP study, 90% San Diego County of seniors prefer to age in the comfort of their own home. Hiring a caregiver for long-term care costs signifi cantly Travel VISA & EXPRESS Service ( Continued on page 13 ) Page 10 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 1-7, 2016 SpiritualSpiritual LifeLife The 7 Habits of people who place radical trust In God by Jennifer Fulwiler through that answered prayer that God was allowing him to grow spiritually and I read a lot of biographies and memoirs minister to his captors, so his circum- about inspiring people who place radical stances of suffering in an uncomfortable trust in God. (By “radical” I don’t mean cell became almost irrelevant to him. reckless or imprudent, but am referring to the diffi cult, very counter-cultural 2. They accept the inevitability of act of recognizing God’s sovereignty death April 3, Divine Mercy/ 2nd Sunday of Easter over every area of our lives. More on that here.) From He Leadeth Me to Similar to the above, people who place Dahil Mahal Kita God’s Smuggler, Mother Angelica to great trust in God can only do so with The Heavenly Man to The Shadow of a heaven-centered worldview. They Matalino na’y mabait pa itong batang si Jesse The Multiple Meetings (Salubong) His Wings, these true stories are about think in terms of eternity, not in terms of people from all walks of the Christian calendar years. Their goal is not to maxi- at laging siya ang nangunguna sa kanilang klase Joke of the week: A minister suddenly looks like, but remembers what it feels life: Catholic and Protestant, conse- mize their time on earth, but rather to get kaya’t sa pribadong eskwela siya ay ipinerme called away and unable to offi ciate at like to touch it as well. crated religious and lay people, men and themselves and as many other people as the Eater services of his own church, Thomas said that unless I “put my fi n- women. And yet they all have distinct possible to heaven. And if God can best malayo man sa pamilya para siya ay umigi. entrusted his new assistant with the ger into the nail marks and put my hand similarities in their approaches to life do that by shortening their lifespans, duty. When he returned home, he asked into his side, I will not believe.” Thomas and the Lord. they accept that. Subalit mula nang siya ay mawalay sa pamilya his wife what she thought of the young saw, touched and believed. Faith does I found it fascinating to see what com- The Shadow of His Wings is fi lled with man’s preaching. “The poorest I have not only involve feeling, will and emo- mon threads could be found in the lives jaw-dropping stories of Fr. Goldmann’s unti-unting bumaba ang matataas niyang marka ever heard,” she said. “Nothing in it tions, but also cognition. Thomas needed of these incredible people who place so miraculous escapes from death during at naging malulungkutin siya sa tuwi-tuwina at all. It didn’t even make sense,” she for cognitive growth of his faith to touch much trust in the Lord, and thought I’d World War II, which begs the question, added. Later that day, the minister, meet- and see the nail marks. It’s ironic that share in case others fi nd it inspiring as “What about all the people who didn’t walang ni isang makasundo’t palaging nag-iisa. ing his assistant, asked him how he had the only manmade scars, signs of man’s well. escape death?” Fr. Goldmann would managed. “Fine, sir, absolutely won- ingratitude to God, in the hands of Jesus probably respond by saying that God derful,” he said. “I didn’t have time to became the means for Thomas to profess 1. They accept suffering saving him from death was not the bless- Nagsimulang mag-alala ang kanyang mga magulang prepare anything myself, so I preached Christ’s divinity. ing in and of itself — after all, every subalit hindi nila alam kung ano ang dahilan one of your old sermons.” Pope Benedict V1 on Sept. 27, 2006 One of the most powerful things I’ve single one of us will die eventually. The kaya ama’y nagpasiya sa eskwela ay puntahan Scriptures: First Reading: Acts 5: said “that the apostle Thomas is im- read in recent memory is Brother Yun’s blessing was saving him from death 12-16. The “signs and wonders” that portant for us for at least three reasons: story of being a persecuted pastor in so that he could continue his ministry nang sila ni Jesse’y makapag-usap nang masinsinan. accompanied the apostles surely evoked fi rst, because it (his doubt, italics added) China, as recounted in the book The bringing the Gospel to the Nazis. He in their listeners the memories of their comforts us in our insecurities; secondly, Heavenly Man. After facing weeks eventually died while building a minis- ancestors who had experienced God’s because doubt can lead to an enlightened of torture, including electrocution, try in Japan, and presumably accepted “Alam mo ba anak kung bakit ngayon ako’y narito power. Through “signs and wonders” outcome beyond all uncertainty, and starvation, beatings, and having needles that God would bring good from his dahilan sa mahal kita at nag-aalala ako God manifested his magnifi cence to the fi nally, because the words spoken by shoved under his fi ngernails, he was passing, even though there was undoubt- Chosen People. This power with the Jesus remind us of the true meaning of thrown in a box that was four feet long, edly more work he wanted to do. sa akin ay ikaw ang pinakamahalagang tao risen Christ is still experienced by the mature faith, encouraging us to perse- three feet wide, and four feet high, aking gagawin ang lahat dahil ikaw ay mahal ko. Christian community. Second Reading: vere, despite the diffi culties, in our walk where he would stay indefi nitely. The 3. They have daily appointments Revelation 1: 9-11a, 12-13, 17-19. In of devotion to Him, the demand to ‘see’ day after he was put in this mini cell, he with God this vision the seer hears a voice from and ‘touch’ the wounds of the risen Lord felt prompted to pray for a Bible — a Biglang tumulo ang luha sa mga mata ni Jesse behind him and sees one like a son of was satisfi ed by Jesus.” ridiculous idea, considering that many I have never heard of a person who niyakap ang ama subalit wala siyang masabi man. This event parallels what John It is noteworthy to mention that in people were in prison at that very mo- had a deep, calm trust in the Lord who the Baptist had experienced at Jesus’ Rembrandt’s masterpiece, The Return ment for being in possession of such did not set aside time for focused prayer talos niya ngayon ang isang matinding pagsisisi baptism. The Baptist heard a voice com- of the Prodigal Son, he depicted the contraband. Yet he prayed anyway. And, every day. Both in the books I’ve read sa kanilang pagtatapos nanguna siya sa klase. ing from the cloud and met face-to-face half-blind father looking intensely and inexplicably, the guards threw a Bible and in real life, I’ve noticed that people Jesus. Gospel: John 20: 19-31. John’s touching “elegantly and gently’ the son’s into his cell the next morning. He writes: like this always spend at least a few Gospel is a gospel of contrasts: light and right shoulder with the “refi ned, soft and I knelt down and wept, thanking the moments — and up to an hour or two darkness, blindness and seeing. Some very tender loving right hand” (symbol- Lord for this great gift. I could scarcely if circumstances permit — focused on prayer wasn’t answered because she had to that voicemail! Here in the connected see, but actually are in darkness, they are izing the mother’s hand) that caresses, believe my dream had come true! No nothing but prayer, every day. Also, they a personal interest in television and just age, we are constantly bombarded with blind. Others are blind, yet they see. comforts and consoles. The left hand, a prisoner was ever allowed to have a tend to do it fi rst thing in the morning, really, really wanted it, but because she demands on our attention. Periods of Refl ection: The Gospel according to St. symbol of the father’s hand, is com- Bible or any Christian literature, yet, centering themselves in Christ before had correctly discerned God’s plan that silence, where we can cultivate inner John arranges four sets of post- resur- pletely different. This hand touches strangely, God provided a Bible for me! tackling anything else the day may she was to start a television station on stillness and wait for the promptings of rection reactions to the appearance of the left shoulder but strongly holds Through this incident the Lord showed bring. this particular day. the Holy Spirit, are increasingly rare. the Risen Christ. The fi rst reaction is the and grasps it too. In both instances, the me that regardless of men’s evil plans One thing that all the people in these visit to the tomb by Mary Magdalene father and returning son needed both the for me, he had not forgotten me and was 4. In prayer, they listen more than 5. They limit distractions books have in common is that they early in the morning. Her reaction is a sense of touching and seeing. The elder in control of my life. they talk had very little of this pressure of false cautious suspicion in seeing the empty son however tucked his hands inside Now, the less saintly among us (cough- Of all the amazing stories in God’s urgency. It’s hard to imagine Fr. Ciszek tomb. In telling the news to the disciples his robe and with head bowed down in cough) might have reacted to that a little I’ve written before about my amaze- Smuggler, one of the lines that jumped coming up with the breathtaking insights about the absence of the body from the rebellious defi ance and contemptuous differently. Had I been tortured and ment that really holy people seem to get out to me the most in the book was about God’s will that he shared in He tomb, she suspected that “they” stole repugnance does not look at both father thrown in a coffi n-like cell, my reaction their prayers answered more often than in the epilogue, when the authors talk Leadeth Me with his iPhone buzzing it away. This visit sets the stage for the and son. In all cases, the prodigal, the to receiving a Bible would have likely the rest of us. I’d heard enough stories about how Brother Andrew’s work has alerts every few minutes, or Brother Yun second reaction: the visit of Peter and father and apostle Thomas, even if they been more along the lines of, “Thanks of people praying for something very continued in 21st century: seeing the subtle beauty of God’s plan in the Beloved Disciple to the empty grave. needed to touch and see, yet they never for the Bible, Lord, but could we SEE specifi c, then receiving it, that I started “I won’t even consider installing one the midst of persecution while keeping Even though Mary Magdalene, Peter and closed off themselves completely from ABOUT GETTING ME OUT OF THIS to wonder if they were psychic or God of those call waiting monstrosities,” he his Twitter status updated on a minute- the Beloved Disciple are already aware the possibility of mercy and love. METAL BOX FIRST?!?!” I wouldn’t just liked them more than the rest of us exclaimed, “that interrupt one phone by-minute basis. that Christ is risen, yet today’s passage In the 1930s, Sister Faustina Kowalska, have even “counted” the Bible as an or something. What I eventually realized conversation to announce another.” describes that most of the disciples are a Polish nun of the Congregation of answered prayer since my main prayer is that their ideas about what to pray for Technology, Andrew says, makes us far 6. They submit their discernment to still cautious and fearful of the Jews, so Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Poland — reducing my physical suffering — came from the Holy Spirit in the fi rst too accessible to the demands and pres- others they are in hiding behind locked doors. wrote a diary of some 600 pages about had gone unanswered. place, because they spent so much time sures of the moment. “Our fi rst priority This gathering of the disciples is the the revelations she received regarding Yet what I see over and over again in seeking God’s will for them, day in and should be listening in patience and People who have a long history of occasion for the third reaction. The pres- God’s mercy. During the tragic years of people like Brother Yun is that they have day out. silence for the voice of God.” watching the way the Lord works in ence of the Lord in their midst dispelled 1939-1945, this devotion gained strength crystal clarity on the fact that suffering So, to use the example of a famous Far too accessible to the demands and their lives notice that he often speaks away the gnawing fear and haunting as people of Poland and Lithuania turned is not the worst evil — sin is. Yes, they story from Mother Angelica’s biogra- pressures of the moment. That line has through holy friends, family members doubt of the disciples. In spite of what to the merciful God for solace and would prefer not to suffer, and do some- phy, she had a satellite dish delivery haunted me ever since I read it. I love and clergy. If they discern that God is the disciples had told Thomas, who was hope. In 1941, Fr. Joseph Jarzebowski times pray for the relief of suffering. But man at the door who needed $600,000 technology, but it does come with a huge calling them to something, especially absent when the Lord had previously of the Congregation of Marians of the they prioritize it lower than the rest of us or he was going to return the dish, thus temptation to feel a general increase in if it’s something big, they ask trusted appeared to the disciples, he refuses Immaculate Conception brought the de- do — they focus far more on not sinning killing all the plans for the new station. urgency in our lives: I have to reply to Christian confi dantes to pray about the to believe everything on the basis of votion to the USA. The “Mercy of God than on not suffering. They have a laser She ran to the chapel and prayed, and that email! Respond to that comment on matter and see if they discern the same their witness. He still wants to person- Apostolate” was established in 1944 on focus on getting themselves and others a guy she’d never met randomly called my wall on Facebook! Ret-tweet that ( Continued on page 12 ) ally probe the nail marks in Jesus’ body Eden Hill, Stockbridge, MA. However, to heaven. In Brother Yun’s case, he saw and wanted to donate $600,000. Her tweet! Read that direct message! Listen before he believes. When the disciples in 1958, Rome forbade the devotion in gathered again, Thomas rejoins them. the forms proposed by Sister Faustina. According to Raymond E. Brown (A In 1979, the ban was lifted and the devo- Risen Christ in Eastertime), Thomas tion continues to be received warmly who “doubted the most gives expres- both by the clergy and the laity. On April sion to the highest evaluation of Jesus 18, 1993, the Second Sunday of Easter uttered in any gospel: ‘My Lord and my and the Feast of the Divine Mercy (the God.’” The fi rst chapter of John’s Gospel feast day the Lord had revealed to St. speaks about the Word as God. Thomas’ Faustina), John Paul ІІ beatifi ed Sister expression of belief in Jesus shows just Fautina in Rome. that: that the Risen Lord is truly “in the Quotation of the week: “If God were beginning was the Word, and the Word not willing to forgive sin, heaven would was with God, and the Word was God” be empty.” German Proverb. (John 1:1). Thomas’ profession of faith in Jesus as Lord and God is the fourth reaction. Jesus’ words to Thomas’ reaction 10 evidenced based comprise the fi fth reaction: “Blessed ( Continued from page 4 ) are those who have not seen and have living, breathing humans needs to be believed.” Jesus is concerned also with confi rmed in controlled trials. our reaction, the fi fth, to his resurrection. Bottom Line: Animal studies and test We do not see the burial cloths rolled up tube experiments indicate that cinnamon nicely; we do not run like Peter and the may have protective effects against Beloved Disciple to fi nd an empty tomb; cancer. we do not weep like Mary Magdalene 9. Cinnamon Helps Fight Bacterial and looking for the body of Jesus; unlike Fungal Infections Thomas we do not ask the Risen Lord Cinnamaldehyde, the main active to show us his wounds and nail prints. component of cinnamon, may help fi ght The Lord knows that we do not have various kinds of infection. the same post-resurrection experiences Cinnamon oil has been shown to ef- of his early disciples. 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They ordered native dishes, individuals with student debt,” Lend- aircraft were on display in the grounds EDU CEO Nate Matherson said. “Un- vs. lose through the glass area. If you energy design element. Trees to the a few knew of his capture. When his o the PMA. The touring family visited from broiled fi sh and meat to vegetable are building in a more temperate climate north side (particularly evergreens) delicacies, which Eric assumes are also fortunately, we found that the majority name was called, he sheepishly appeared them one after another till they had seen of current college students know very you should take into account the heating will defl ect winter winds (and drifting from backstage with handcuffs. Instead all that could possibly been seen and “fresh” considering that there are a lot effects of the sun on west facing rooms. snow!). Trees to the south of the house- of vegetable plantations in the vicin- little about building and maintaining of feeling delighted, a lot of people felt admired. consumer credit. Our results are once Not only will well-placed windows especially deciduous trees- will shade sorry for him. It was already lunchtime when they ity. In fact, one of Eric’s aunts married reduce your heating bills (by as much your south-facing glass in summer, but a Chinese man whose business was to again startling, disturbing, and showcase Among the other rebel captives intro- fi nished touring the PMA. They had the appalling level of fi nancial illiteracy as 50%), but they will provide the let the warming winter sun in. duced then was former Manila Times several choices of restaurants; Baguio buy vegetables from the planters and benefi t of making your home bright and Select Energy Conscious Products ship them to Divisoira Market in Manila among our country’s brightest minds.” reporter Satur Ocampo, who had joined boasts a lot of good restaurants ranging The results of the survey were in line welcoming. Add the practical consider- When purchasing kitchen appliances the rebel forces even before martial law from the continental, to the Chinese, to by bus everyday. He had an apartment ation of not having to rely on artifi cial pay close attention to the federally in downtown, which Eric used to visit with the fi ndings of a study released was declared in September 21, 1972. the fast foods, to native dishes. But Eric last May by the Consumer Financial lighting during any daylight hours—and mandated energy consumption ratings. Like Corpus, Ocampo was nervously chose one that could only be found in since his Chinese uncle always prepared the subsequent reduction in energy costs. The same is true for furnaces, hot water authentic Chinese food for him. When- Protection Bureau (CFPB) which found smiling as he walked in handcuffs. It Baguio, the so-called “slaughterhouse that approximately 26 million American The power of solar gain can be heaters, clothes washers, and dryers. The was an awkward moment for many, as eateries.” ever in Baguio, Eric never failed to eat maximized with heat-absorbing masonry highest rated appliances often come with at a Chinese restaurant along Session adults (about 10 percent) were “credit almost all the journalists covering the When vacationing in Baguio many invisible,” or in other words, they do not (fi replaces or tile fl oors) in rooms with an Energy Star (T) sticker that certi- event knew him personally and were not years ago, Eric and his friends used to Road especially during cold evenings southerly exposures. Southerly expo- fi es their effi ciency. Also be sure to use of December. The restaurant served the have a credit history or not enough of aware that he was one of the prisoners. eat at the makeshift native restaurants a credit history to produce a score with sures can be shaded from summer sun energy effi cient lighting. He sheepishly acknowledged them, beside the slaughterhouse. These restau- best “Chopsuey rice in the world”; the with fl oor or roof overhangs, exterior How Can We Help? crunchy and fresh vegetables used in the any of the three nationwide consumer greeting some personally with a wave rants claim to only use fresh meat that reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, pergolas planted with greenery, or with Principles of sustainability and effi - of his hands. Some of his friends did not was recently slaughtered or butchered dish were “fresh” from the plantations. well-planned landscaping. ciency are at the core of every Stillwater In 1995, however, the Chinese restaurant or Transunion). know how to respond, afraid they might next door. Hence, the meat was sweeter 3-21 LendEDU"A limited credit history Design to Take Advantage of Your Dwellings design. Starting with the then be implicated by association for his and much more delicious. It was never was no longer in business along Session Setting and Local Environment direction provided by the building site- Road. can create real barriers for consumers “crimes”, especially since the dictator frozen and was cooked directly to the looking to access the credit that is often In northerly and temperate climates a its solar orientation, topography, and Marcos was in the room and observing pan from the slaughterhouse. With this The lunch at the slaughterhouse restau- simple rule of thumb is to orient your vegetation – our architects will design rant did not disappoint them. The food so essential to meaningful opportunity— the reactions of everyone. At that time, in mind, the restaurants became popular to get an education, start a business, or primary living spaces to the south. De- your home to reduce energy consump- Marcos was the law and could imprison to those in the know. Taxi drivers were was good, delicious and, as Eric would vote the northern portion of the design tion and while maximizing the many like to believe, fresh. It will take many buy a house,” CFPB Director Richard anybody even out of personal whim. the fi rst to discover them. When their Cordray said. “Further, some of the most to bathrooms, closets, garages, laundry, benefi ts of a bright light fi lled living Like Camp John Hay, the Philippine passengers, mostly tourists, would ask years before he will be able to enjoy the mud rooms and entries, to provide environment. All Stillwater homes are fresh meat specialty of this unique row economically vulnerable consumers are Military Academy had many tourist to be taken to the best places to eat, they more likely to be credit invisible." buffers against heat loss and northerly customized for your site to take advantage spots. One interesting moment was were inevitably brought to these slaugh- of “slaughterhouse restaurants” again. winds. A closet on the north wall can of the sun’s path and the benefi ts of passive - AJ Despite the importance of building and solar applications. For more information on when Eric and his family watched PMA terhouse restaurants. maintaining a good credit history, the provide a two foot thick blanket of cadets march in formation into a build- After many years had passed, Eric did insulation. Important living spaces will this topic or any other aspect of our custom (To be coninued) design and building programs, please contact ing presumably for lunch. They could not expect them to remain in business. ( Continued on page 14 ) be enhanced by southern sun and its po- us at www.stillwaterdwellings.com not help noticing a few women cadets. But not only have they survived through tential for heat gain. Few sites and house

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DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

How to Recite the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

The Chaplet of Mercy is recited Two little boys decided to split a 20 Memorable one-liners from using ordinary rosary beads of bag of oranges in a cemetery Mother Angelica ve decades. At the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Two little boys stole a big bag of He immediately sobered up and ran as other Angelica, a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adora- Stockbridge, Massachusetts the oranges from a neighbor. They decided fast as he could to a church nearby. tion, never did anything in a small way. She was Chaplet is preceded by two to go to a quiet place to share the lot "Father, please come with me. Come opening prayers from the equally. and witness God and Satan sharing known for her ability to parry a quick retort, make One of them suggested the nearby corpses at the cemetery." M Diary of Saint Faustina and cemetery. They both ran back to the cemetery a wry observation or toss off a witticism that could catch a followed by a closing prayer. As they were jumping over the gate to gate and the voice continued: "One for listener off-guard in its wisdom. Due to a stroke, the EWTN enter the cemetery, two oranges fell out me, one for you. One for me, one for foundress had been silent for more than a decade, but her Optional Opening Prayer of the big bag but they didn't bother to you. One for me, one for you." pick them since they had enough in the Suddenly, the voice stopped counting dart-like observations still hit their mark. We’ve collected bag. and said: "What about the two at the a few for you, here. Most of these were found in Mother You expired, Jesus, but the source A few minutes later, a drunk man on gate?" Angelica’s Little Book of Life Lessons and Everyday Spiri- of life gushed forth for souls, his way home from a bar passed near the Read more at http://www.sunnyskyz. cemetery gate and heard a voice saying: com/funny-jokes/150/Two-Little-Boys- tuality: and the ocean of mercy opened "One for me, one for you. One for me, Decided-To-Split-A-Bag-Of-Oranges-In- On Conversion: Faith is one foot on the ground, one up for the whole world. O Fount one for you. One for me, one for you." A-Cemetery#mtxPf8RtrWzcMy8I.99 Even the devil believes that God exists. foot in the air and a queasy feeling in the of Life, unfathomable Divine Believing has to change the way we live. stomach. Mercy, envelop the whole world On Faith: On clarity: If you are following God, he never and empty Yourself out upon us just passing on the message.” And with shows you the end. It’s always a walk O Blood and Water, which gushed Jesus, I Trust in You! My Own Glory The 7 habits that, he was striding across the bridge. of faith. forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Despite his initial hesitation, Brother On Trust: fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!. ( Continued from page 10 ) Andrew discerned that this was some- Unless you are willing to do the ridicu- Meditation: thing that God was calling him to do, lous, God will not do the miraculous. thing. And when others warn them not to Begin with the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Apostle's Creed: so he learned to drive. It seemed like On Mindfulness: follow a certain path — especially if it’s But God has promised a great grace es- a complete waste of time, an utterly Everyone drags his own carcass to a spouse, confessor or spiritual direc- pecially to you [Father Sopocko] and to illogical use of his resources, but he market, so be careful. Our Father tor — they take those indicators very all those ... who will proclaim My great was obedient to the Lord’s call. I won’t Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; mercy. I shall protect them Myself at seriously. On Love: spoil what happened next for those of Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. the hour of death, as My own glory. you who plan to read the book, but let’s Love is not a feeling; it’s a decision. 7. They offer the Lord their com- And even if the sins of souls were as just say that shortly after he received his On Mercy: Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as plete, unhesitating obedience dark as night, when the sinner turns license, it turned out to be critical to the You can’t go to heaven hating some- we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into to My mercy, he gives Me the greatest future of his ministry (which eventu- body. Forgive now. One of my favorite parts of God’s temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen. praise and is the glory of My Passion. ally brought the Gospel to thousands of On Anger: Smuggler is when Brother Andrew got When a soul extols My goodness, Sa- people behind the Iron Curtain) that he St. Jerome used to hit himself with a a visit from a man named Karl de Graaf tan trembles before it and fl ees to the know how to drive. rock every time he lost his temper. I’d Hail Mary who was part of a prayer group in which very bottom of hell (Diary, 378). I often think of how Mr. de Graaf be dead as a doornail with no ribs if I Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou people often spent hours of time in responded when Brother Andrew was did that. prayer, most of it listening in silence: amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. My Prayer Response: scratching his head about this odd mes- On Struggle I went out to the front stoop, and there Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at sage: “That’s the excitement in obedi- If you’ve got a cross, carry it. It’s to was Karl de Graaf. “Hello!” I said, Lord Jesus, I claim Your promise for ence,” he said. “Finding out later what make you holy. the hour of our death, Amen. surprised. myself and for all apostles of Divine God had in mind.” On Reality: “Hello, Andy. Do you know how to Mercy: May we be protected as Your Obviously we can’t grow closer to God Those who tell the truth love you. drive?” The Apostle's Creed own glory at the hour of death, and may by aping the actions of others, but I fi nd Those who tell you what you want to “Drive?” I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Satan tremble and fl ee to the very bot- lists like this helpful as a starting point hear love themselves. “An automobile.” tom of hell. for refl ection on my own spiritual prog- On Error: earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was “No,” I said, bewildered. “No, I don’t.” ress. I hope you found it helpful as well! Every moment of life is like God say- conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, su ered *Diary passages with bolded words are “Because last night in our prayers we ing, “Look, I know you messed up the Jesus speaking. Diary of St. Maria Faustina had a word from the Lord about you. It’s last moment, but here’s a new one.” under Pontius Pilate, was crucied; died, and was buried. Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul © 1987 important for you to be able to drive.” Download the On Pride: He descended into Hell; the third day He arose again from the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Concep- “Whatever on earth for?” I said. “I’ll Once you contemplate the humility of dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, tion of the B.V.M. Excerpted from Divine never own a car, that’s for sure.” Mercy Minutes with Jesus: Praying Daily on Asian Journal Jesus in the Eucharist, how can you pos- the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the Jesus’ Words from the Diary of St. Faustina “Andrew,” Mr. de Graaf spoke pa- digital edition at sibly justify your pride? tiently, as to a slow-witted student, “I’m living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic by Rev. George W. Kosicki, CSB © 2010 www.scribd.com/asianjournal On the Courage to Suffer: Marian Press not arguing for the logic of the case. I’m It takes a lot of guts to be in pain all Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, day long. the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. On Enemies: Don’t say, “If it weren’t for that person I could be holy.” No; you can be holy Then, on the large bead before each decade: because of that person. On Not Limiting God: Eternal Father, I o er you the Body and Blood, Your plans, your projects, your dreams Soul and Divinity, of Your Dearly Beloved Son, have to always be bigger than you, so God has room to operate. Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins On Perseverence: and those of the whole world. Faith is what gets you started. Hope is what keeps you going. Love is what On the ten small beads of each decade, say: brings you to the end. On Holiness: Holiness is a beautiful struggle. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, On Death: have mercy on us and on the whole world. I guess that is what dying must be like: to be fi nished and to be able to look back at the struggles of life and know that Conclude with (Say 3 Times): God was your constant companion. On Serving: Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, God looks for dodos. A dodo doesn’t have mercy on us and on the whole world. know it can’t be done. God uses dodos, and I’m a dodo. On Worldliness: Optional Closing Prayer God wants you to be in the world but so different from the world that you will Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of change it. Get cracking. compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in di cult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great condence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. 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Controlling Diabetes with a It could happen Skin Patch for the viability of solar power as a Engineering, and director of the Wolfson trodes by changing their fi xed position major source of energy. The researchers Microelectronic Center and of the Sarah in the system. By doing so, the research- recently published their fi ndings in the and Moshe Zisapel Nanoelectronics ers were able to increase the voltage, Journal of Applied Physics. Center at the Technion. leading to an increase in system power. Organic photovoltaic cells convert "In our study, we found that the "This improvement is signifi cant for the solar energy into electric power through organic photovoltaic cell's effi ciency relevant industry, and it was achieved by organic molecules. One of their advan- and electricity production are limited focusing on structural changes in the de- tages over "traditional" solar cells made by structural aspects," he explains. 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NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 of the respondents who did have a credit to detect glucose levels. And a variety Other researchers are using different card said they did not know their credit of skin patches could deliver insulin or approaches to help people with diabetes. score. metformin, a popular drug used to treat A device recently prototyped at the Uni- type 2 diabetes. But the new prototype versity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Brian Honea’s writing and editing ca- incorporates both detection and drug consists of a fi ngernail-size patch with PHONE: (619) 259-6464 FAX: (619) 259-6557 reer spans 14 years across many forms delivery in one device. more than 100 microneedles that contain of media. He served as sports editor for The patch, described in a paper in tiny sacs full of insulin and an enzyme. www.rtesq.com two suburban newspaper chains in the Nature Nanotechnology, is made of Glucose in the blood permeates the sac. 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India, South Korea, UK and Brazil nature of power, but even that idea isn’t GMA Pinoy TV for their daily dose of JoWaPao begins their California MANILA, Philippines – Kapamilya ac- developed much beyond an obligatory fun and laughter. adventure with Barbie and Andre at tress Liza Soberano and 2015 Miss Uni- nod to a culture that prefers not to see Through the entertaining segments and the Fox Theatre in Redwood City, San verse Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach are among Batman and Superman simply as “good the hosts’ hilarious antics, the show has Francisco on March 22 before heading this year’s 10 most beautiful women by guys”. Emotionally, tremendous effort is endeared itself to millions of viewers to the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles on entertainment website Wonderslist. invested into making these superheroes abroad who are longing to be closer to March 23. Their fi nal stop will be at the Compiled by writer Ejaz Khan, Liza impressive (or even godlike in the case their homeland. California Center for the Arts in San and Pia joined eight other beautiful of Superman) to the point where it’s “I just couldn’t imagine what and how Diego on March 24. women from around the world who’ve diffi cult to feel empathy or affection for life would be without you Eat Bulaga. Gates will open at 7 pm and the show achieved a pair level of celebrity status. them. My biggest criticism of this fi lm Thank you GMA Pinoy TV,” shares proper begins at 7:30 pm. For San Fran- The list is supposedly based on the apart from the mood is the prolonged Twitter user @ara0516. cisco and San Diego, regular tickets are strongest, intelligent, desirable, popular, running time of 151 minutes; indeed, a The Twitter account of San Francisco- priced at $58, $68 and $78 each while attractive, hot and most successful bunch of sequences easily could have based fans, @ofcaldub_SFcali, also VIP tickets will be sold at $103 each at women of 2016. been shortened or altogether deleted, posted, “@gmapinoytv thank you for the respective events’ venues. Mean- Among the crop, reigning Miss especially an elaborate nightmare for bringing @EatBulaga to us team abroad while, for Los Angeles, regular tickets Universe Pia Wurtzbach was ranked Bruce Wayne that will leave viewers lalo na ang Maichard/AlDub. It’s home are priced at $58, $68 and $88 each, and at number 10. She is described as “an more confused than awestruck. away from home.” VIP tickets are at $108 each. actress, model and beauty queen who One of the movie’s foremost strengths Truly, Filipinos in California who can’t For ticket inquiries, please call (510) was crowned Miss Universe 2015 after is its fi ne cast. Ben Affl eck and Henry get enough of Eat Bulaga’s phenomenal 938 4064 (San Francisco), (626) 242 becoming Miss Universe Philippines Cavill fare well in their respective roles Kalyeserye segment can hardly wait to 6007 (Los Angeles) and (760) 529 0799 2015 at the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 of the brooding Bruce Wayne/Bat- see the popular Kalyeserye Lolas live in (San Diego). pageant on March 15, 2015.” man and the ever-noble Clark Kent/ a series of shows from March 22 to 24. “The Lolas of Kalyeserye visit Califor- The superhero adventure is the most Kent, he voices disapproval toward the Liza Soberano was in second place, Superman. Jesse Eisenburg pulls off The wacky triumvirate of Lola Nidora, nia!” is sponsored by Xoom.com, Pag- popular genre in the current movie Gotham vigilante’s unethical approach only behind young American actress an intelligent but unstable Lex Luthor. Tinidora and Tidora, portrayed by Wally Ibig Fund, World Remit, Red Ribbon, industry. The newest addition to that cul- to justice. The devious Lex Luthor Selena Gomez. She is also described as However, my most favorite perfor- Bayola (Nidora), Jose Manalo (Tini- ASAP Tickets, Debt Aid Consulting, tural phenomenon, Batman v Superman: provides the extra motivators that result one with the most beautiful faces in the mance here belongs to Gal Gadot as dora) and Paolo Ballesteros (Tidora), Moneygram, Financial Rescue, Trans- Dawn of Justice, enticingly brings DC in the two protagonists battling one world. Diana Prince/Wonder Woman; although will be joined by the stars of the GMA fast, Island Pacifi c Supermarket, LBC, Comics’ two most legendary superhe- another. Liza has been widely-touted as one the Israeli actress has only a hand- romantic-comedy series That’s My Davies Paint, Goldilocks, Pechanga Re- roes together in a major motion picture Batman v Superman sounds like a who has the potential to follow in Pia’s ful of scenes, she nails the demand to Amboy, Kapuso Teen Queen Barbie sort & Casino, Taxxmart, and Tancinco for the fi rst time. Although the fi lm must-see for viewers with an inner child, footsteps to become the next Filipina be exceptionally regal and feminine, Forteza and hunk matinee idol Andre Law Offi ce. boasts a fair share of crowd-pleasing but its delightfulness is impaired by an Miss Universe. She is currently paired yet also believable as a fi erce warrior. Paras. They will headline their fi rst-ever GMA’s three international channels moments, it falls short of being the excessively dark and ominous atmo- with actor Enrique Gil. Without giving too much away, this fi lm international event abroad, titled “The – GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and especially fun and compelling block- sphere. Director Zack Snyder comes The pair’s loveteam is known to their is also notable for its third act, which is Lolas of Kalyeserye visit California!” GMA News TV International – are buster that many have anticipated. (For much closer here than in Man of Steel fans as LizQuen and is one of Kapami- an exhausting but genuinely spectacular Kapuso fans are defi nitely in for a available in the United States through those who aren’t aware, this follows up to refl ecting the over-the-top grittiness lya network’s most popular tandem. The marathon of superhero action. In short, delightful experience as Philippine Com- the carriers AT&T U-Verse, Charter 2013’s Man of Steel as the second entry and violence of his earlier fi lms, such two are currently working together on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice edy Queen Ms. Ai-Ai delas Alas joins Spectrum, ComCast Xfi nity, Cox, Di- in what the Warner Bros. studio intends as 2007’s 300 and 2009’s Watchmen. the television series Dolce Amore. doesn’t qualify as one of the best super- JoWaPao and AnBie, portraying the recTV, Dish, Frontier, San Bruno Cable, to be an extended series featuring DC Director of photography Larry Fong of- Meanwhile, here is the complete Won- hero movies ever made (which include role of Lola Babah from Eat Bulaga’s Surewest, Time Warner Cable, Verizon characters.) Here’s a synopsis: Collateral ten oppressively saturates his shots with derslist’s 10 most beautiful women. 2004’s The Incredibles, 2008’s The Dark Kalyeserye. Fios, Wave Broadband. damage that accompanied Superman’s shadowy lighting and harsh colors in a Selena Gomez (USA) Knight, and 2012’s The Avengers). For With only a few days to go, excitement For updates on GMA Network’s art- defense of the world against General way that evokes the look of a graphic Liza Soberano (Philippines) that matter, neither this nor Man of Steel for the upcoming event has been build- ists, programs, international channels Zod has caused him to become an object novel. That visual approach defi nitely Nana Im Jin-Ah (South Korea) bode particularly well for the upcoming ing on social media as well. and events, visit the website www. of widespread suspicion and distrust. wins points for style but cannot be Deepika Padukone (India) pair of Justice League fi lms that Zack “We are ready for JoWaPao concert… gmapinoytv.com, Facebook pages www. Bruce Wayne (who has been Batman for considered beautiful in the traditional Pixie Lott (UK) Snyder will also direct. Nonetheless, See u there!!!” says Facebook user facebook.com/GMAPinoyTV, www. nearly twenty years) resolves to destroy sense of the term. I wouldn’t mind the Amber Heard (USA) it will please almost anyone with an Leony Hilario as she gears up for an facebook.com/gmalifetv, and www.face- the incredibly powerful alien out of the grim mood as much if it were coupled Priyanka Chopra (India) overwhelming testosterone level or a entertaining show from the comedic trio book.com/gmanewsinternational, Twitter conviction that he represents a threat with thematic or emotional depth, but Adriana Lima (Brazil) soft spot for comic books, which seems popularly known by the amalgam of pages @gmapinoytv, @gma_lifetv, and to mankind. Likewise, Superman has a the fi lmmakers offer little of either. The- Emilia Clarke (UK) to be the audience that the fi lmmakers their fi rst names, JoWaPao. @gmanewstvintl and Instagram account negative fi rst impression of Batman; in matically, the script (written by Chris Pia Wurtzbach (Philippines) his everyday identity as journalist Clark Terrio and David S. Goyer) repeatedly primarily had in mind anyways. “God bless you three JOWAPAO… sna @gmapinoytv. Invisible ( Continued from page 16 ) SCPASA and many more. There were several stations where people could write about the complexities of the Filipino-American experience, listen to Filipino storybooks, draw covers of storybooks, listen to Filipino elders pass down stories in an oral tradition fashion. Invisible Storybook hosted a second event held at Charity Wings Art & Crafts Center in San Marcos, California on March 18th from 5pm-8pm. “Everyone who comes to these events will be given credit for their contributions in the fi nal copy of the storybook,” Fresas Balistreri says. “It is important to come to the events to be a contributor of the book but also because that is the point of the project--that the books are created in partnership and collaboration with the community.” Fresas, who is a former Miss Philippines San Diego, acts as the community advocate for this project. Diana, a participant of the March 13th event, pointed out how wonderful the art of the project was in her feedback card. “It was simple and adorable, I loved it!” The artwork was done by San Diego- based Fil-Am artist Jet Antonio. The fi nal copy of the book will be available for purchase through Invis- ible Storybook by this coming August. “We want to be sure to really listen to the community and make changes accordingly, and this takes time,” Carol Cabrera says. You can see photos from the two events and follow the project at her website at this link: http://www.car- olcabrera.com/si-malakas-at-si-magan- da.html. If you have any questions, concerns or want to volunteer time, art supplies, skills or talents or money to the project, please feel free to e-mail Carol directly at [email protected] or Fresas at [email protected]. “I wanted to start with creating a storybook based on Si Malakas at Si Maganda because it is the Philippine Creation Story. It is the beginning. I hope that this is only the start of what will be a long-term project.” Carol says. We hope that you come and play a part in this beautiful beginning. PHOTO CREDIT: ©2016 Fresas Flores Balistreri. (Facebook post). Photo on page 16 shows Juanito Amor (far right), Fresas (2nd from right), Carol (3rd for right) and guests at the Chula Vista book launch. Photo above shows March 18 community meet up. Page 16 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 1-7, 2016

ArtsArts && CultureCulture Invisible Storybook project draws Filipino Americans 31st PHILIPPINE CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL in BALBOA into conversation and art of storytelling PARK to be held on June 25 and 26, 2016 In observance of the Declaration of Way. Annually, SAMAHAN Perform- opportunity to learn about Philippine Philippine Independence from Spain ing Arts hosts the festival which runs culture and performing arts through in June 1898, the SAMAHAN Filipino from 11:00am to 5:00pm on both days. dances and music. American Performance Arts & Educa- Admission is FREE! A family oriented The main attraction of the two-day tion Center will hold its 31st Philippine event focused on cultural heritage, en- festival is continuous entertainment. The Cultural Arts Festival on June 25 and tertainment and networking, this festival event will showcase traditional perform- 26, 2016, in Balboa Park, at the corner appeals to the whole family and allows of Park Boulevard and Presidents San Diego locals as well as tourists the ( Continued on page 13 )

nvisible Storybook is a project that began brewing in Carol Cabrera’s mind when she realized she had never seen a Filipino-American character inside a children’s storybook. IInvisible Storybook is dedicated to reversing the process by which we receive story- books for our children. Instead of purchasing storybooks that have already been created, Invisible Storybook is interested in going directly to underserved and underrepresented communities and working with them in order to create and distribute children’s storybooks that are refl ective of the community’s experiences, hopes and dreams. Carol Cabrera is currently a New York says. “I chose to focus my energy on at Carol’s parents’ home. “It was just City based artist, but chose to base this increasing representation in children’s the perfect place to talk about Filipino- project in San Diego because it is where storybooks because our children deserve American literature,” Carol says, “the she is from and where she hopes to to see themselves in the media they inside of a Filipino-American home.” return and settle. “I’m tired of seeing consume, and their friends who are not Members of many Filipino organiza- Asians portrayed in the media as fl at, Filipino need to see them as people who tions in San Diego came to the event, stereotypical characters when our expe- are just as special and unique as them.” including members from PAYO, Unipro, riences are just as complex and dynamic, Kaibigan Pilipino, The Filipino School, just as rooted in history and the past, On Sunday, March 13th, Invisible Sto- as any other person,” Carol Cabrera rybook hosted an event in Chula Vista ( Continued on page 15 )

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