Msgr. Gutierrez Genny Silverio Entertainment The Person: A new day for Jolina celebrates birthday God’s Building politics with less fortunate kids November 7 -13, 2008 Smooth sailing seen for Pinoy war vets bill after Dems victory By Jess Diaz Philstar, November 7, 2008 What Barack Obama’s The victory of several Democratic candidates for senator and congressman augurs well for the proposed victory means to my Filipino Veterans Equity Act pending in the US Congress, Muntinlupa Rep. Rozzano Rufi no Biazon said yesterday. generation He told the Serye Café news forum in Quezon City Underlying the enthusiasm of he believes that the bill would these young participants was a have a smoother sailing in the sense of urgency. Many people incoming US Congress than it felt saddled with insurmountable had in the previous one. debt, carbon footprints, global “The victory of several warming, and wars abroad. We senatorial and congressional came of age in a prosperous candidates of President-elect country, but in adulthood would Barack Obama is good news we just watch it decline? Would for our war veterans,” he said. An activist walks on the islands of the relief map of the Philippines the path of our lives mirror a Biazon was part of a House in Rizal Park after placing a mini streamer calling for a P3,000 in- quick rise and prolonged fall? If delegation that accompanied crease in the pay of government workers. JONJON VICENCIO the future really belonged to us, President Arroyo on her trip it was time that we weighed in. to Washington this year. The House team lobbied with By Ashley Silverio American lawmakers for the Luli Arroyo weds Assistant Editor passage of the veterans’ equity San Diego Asian Journal bill. See page 8 Mrs. Arroyo herself did investment banker (Continued on page 2) Philstar, November 6, 2008 who was the former pro- vincial of the Jesuits in the There were no bells, and Philippines, but has just no fanfare, exactly the way been appointed assistant for The Gawad Kalinga Turban-clad she wanted it. Luli Arroyo, Asia of the Jesuit director. A the most private among the simple dinner reception was riders need members of the First Fam- held at the parish after the ily, married John Aloysius ceremony. Experience “Luigi” The helmets, too Bernas couple “I saw the benefi ciaries of GK very happy with strong yester- chose day in a only positive attitudes in life,” one advocate said. “I felt guilty simple and two knowing that I was ready to give up when I lost my boy- private spon- ceremony sors: friend whom at the Par- Mr. ish of Ina Vicente I only knew for a ng Laging Poblete year, while the poor Saklolo, at and 5p.m. in Mrs. have known pov- Tagaytay Angeles erty all their lives.” City. Quim- Only son. – By Eva Visperas 26 people Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Luli Arroyo with daughter Luli. Philstar – mem- and Lu- By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. bers of igi have Publisher & Editor DAGUPAN CITY – Some- the bride’s and groom’s been a couple for four years. San Diego Asian Journal one had better come up with a families – were present at Luigi had proposed last Sep- See page 5 turban-shaped helmet, since the ceremony. Luli’s broth- tember during a surfi ng trip ers Mikey and Datu couldn’t to Siargao, and rumors were Ryan Cayabyab and his singers. (Continued on page 2) make it due to prior offi cial thick about their impending commitments, when told marriage. But the couple the wedding date and that has consistently refused to Experience Marikina at its it could not be divulged. give any comment, with Luli “My Only U” to screen in 4 The ceremony was offi ci- maintaining that “I never fi nest through Marquinton ated by Fr. Joaquin Bernas, talk about my personal life. U.S. cities this November the groom’s uncle, and Fr. My personal life has never GARDEN TERRACES Much awaited romantic dramedy to be shown in San Danny Huang, the groom’s been open to media.” Diego on November 14-20 at the Horton Plaza schoolmate at Xavier School (Continued on page 2) Marikina used to be now a sparkling landmark of known as a quiet town at the the city’s remarkable trans- REDWOOD CITY, CA, Eastern borders of Metro formation. Clean, crisp wa- November 6, 2008 – Fol- Manila. It was in the 1990’s ters serve as a tranquil back- lowing the huge box-offi ce Filipino American candidates lose in last when the ground success of “For The First local gov- to the Time”, Star Cinema contin- election; Voter coalition to be formed ernment charming ues its parade of 15th anni- initiated Marikina versary offerings with My San Diego, California - It a major River Park Only U, a Vhong Navarro- was a disappointing election makeover where Toni Gonzaga starrer, which for Filipino-American candi- and this residents ABS-CBN International’s dates. Ditas Yamane and Fi- pictur- safely ride Stary Starry Store will bring deles Ungab lost in their bid esque their bicy- to the U.S. theaters this No- for a National City Council municipal- cles, take vember. seat while Mitz Lee failed to ity meta- a leisurely My Only U reportedly win re-election as trustee of morphosed walk and made P11 million just on its the San Diego School Board. into an Building façade of Marquinton Garden even have opening day in the Philip- Scott Vinson, husband of Fil- industrial- picnics the pines. Directed by popular ipina American business and Terraces, Toledo Tower Gonzaga. They last starred ized city old-fash- director Cathy Garcia-Moli- three years ago in the block- community leader Carmelita pulsing ioned way. na of “A Very Special Love”, “CL” Vinson also lost in his buster horror comedy, “D’ with life. Touted as the country’s fame, the fi lm reunites Anothers”. They bid for seat 4 in the Chula From top left, clockwise: Scott First to undergo a facelift Vhong Navarro and Toni Vinson, Ditas Yamane, Mitz Lee & (Continued on page 9) (Continued on page 10) (Continued on page 17) Fideles Ungab. was the murky river which is Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 7 -13, 2008 veterans living in the US. Biazon said Democrats in both the Turban-clad Luli weds US Senate and House supported the Padaca’s group urges veterans’ equity measure. “In fact, both Senators Obama and riders need investment John McCain voted for its approval. It was with the Republicans in the helmets, too banker House that we had diffi culty getting Pampanga folk: Reject support for the bill’s approval,” he (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) said. no one – not even motorcycle-riding The groom is a former investment “But with the Democrats increas- Indian nationals who wear the head- banker, working with Bear Sterns ing their numbers in both chambers dress – is exempted from the “No International and Bankers Trust Co. of the US Congress in last Tuesday’s recall-Panlilio move Helmet, No Riding” ordinance to be He is the son of lawyer Antonio election, I am hoping this measure passed in this city soon. Bernas, and was for a time a director will soon be approved,” he said. By Ding Cervantes administrator, among others, we be- Robert Erfe-Mejia, chief of the at the Ayala Foundation. As for US policy toward the Phil- Philstar lieve that a genuine effort to resolve city’s public order and safety offi ce, Luli, the second of the First ippines, Biazon and Rep. Teodoro them will be more benefi cial to related to The STAR yesterday Couple’s three children, works with Casiño of the party-list group Bayan SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga the Kapampangans than a political how an Indian national, who was the WWF or Worldwide Fund for Muna predicted that there would be – Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca, exercise that will further polarize at Mejia’s offi ce to settle a traffi c Nature. She is a passionate scuba no substantial changes. Ramon Magsaysay awardee for and divide the community,” Kaya violation, told Mejia that people like diver and environmentalist. She was By and large, American security government service, and other lo- Natin! said in its statement. him who wear turbans are exempted among the top in the foreign service and economic interests remain the cal offi cials who have formed the It further said: “We also recognize from wearing helmets. examinations years ago but did not same despite changes in the US group Kaya Natin! have called on that there are members of the civil But Mejia said he was not aware pursue a diplomatic career because leadership, Casiño said. Pampanga folk to reject the move society, church groups, business or- of such an exemption and asked his of her mother’s position. – Isaac “These interests transcend admin- to recall Gov. Eddie Panlilio from ganizations and supporters of Gov. guest to show him a copy of this Belmonte istrations,” he said. his post. Panlilio that have expressed disap- order – if it exists – so that he could However, because Democrats are inform local lawmakers about it. This, as the recall initiative seems Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca pointment with his performance generally more concerned about hu- to have triggered a war of signa- during the past year.” Mejia said the intention of the proposed ordinance as envisioned man rights than Republicans, Casiño tures. “Thus, while we continue to said he hoped the Obama leadership As of noon yesterday, Panlilio’s Panlilio, started the digital signa- support Gov.