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WEEKLY ISSUE 70 CITIES IN 11 STATES ONLINE SPORTS NEWS | A5 Vol. IX Issue 475 1028 Mission Street, 2/F, San Francisco, CA 94103 Email: [email protected] Tel. (415) 593-5955 or (650) 278-0692 May 17 - 23, 2018 Lim, Estrada face off for the 3rd time in ’s 2019 mayoral race PH – Kuwaiti ties restored as OFW By Daniel Llanto FilAm Star Correspondent The battle lines have been drawn in the Ma- protection becomes legalized nila mayoralty race far ahead of even the national By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent electoral contests in the 2019 mid-term elec- tions, with former City Mayor Alfredo Lim again challenging former president and current Mayor Joseph Estrada (who said he would seek his third and last term in this post.)

(L-R) Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and current Mayor Joseph Estrada (Photo: www.diversityhuman.com)

(L-R) Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara, Sen. Joel Villanueva, and Rep. Aniceto Bertiz III That election face-off effectively shuts out (Photos: www.bworldonline.com / www.balita.net.ph / www. philippinenewsnow.com) former Manila Vice-mayor Isko Moreno, who was recently designated as undersecretary at the De- Malacañang said the ’ ties with Middle Eastern country. Roque. partment of Environment and Natural Resources Kuwait has been restored as it announced the ‘‘The two countries declared to put an end Under the MoA, the Philippines and Kuwait signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to the rift and move on. So, the first step is will ‘‘uphold ethical recruitment policies, TO PAGE A7 to provide legal protection to OFWs in the the MoA,” said Presidential Spokesman Harry TO PAGE A7 A million jobs but low turn-out: Build Build Build Opposition solons call out for action vs. By Lara Climaco | FilAm Star Correspondent China missiles installed in Spratlys By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent An average of 1.1 million jobs will be gener- The Technical Education and Skills Develop- ated per year over the medium term as the ambi- ment Authority (TESDA) is frontlining the effort Sen. Panfilo Lacson aired his support for the tious Build Build Build program of the Duterte with a commitment to train 100,000 out of an Senate to investigate the issue of China mili- administration kicks into high gear but the low estimated 300,000 construction workers imme- tarization with the installation of three missile salary for construction jobs has so far resulted in diately needed for the Build Build Build program. systems on three fortified outposts in the dis- a low turn-out of candidates. It launched a scholarship program last puted Spratlys Islands which is claimed by the “Jobs to be created through the Build Build February as part of a national integration pro- Philippines. Build program are mostly associated but are not gram for indigenous people, the poor and rebel He said the Senate should step in and exer- limited to construction and development. An returnees. TESDA provides free training and cise oversight function on any serious matter that on-line jobs portal, which will consolidate job assessment to program beneficiaries, who also re- has security implications for the country. openings, postings and opportunities related to ceive food and transportation allowances. When Lacson said convening the National Security Build Build Build is currently in the works and is overseas Filipino workers (OFW) from Kuwait Council is the least that could be done with the expected to be up within the year. Moreover, the returned home in droves following a deployment (L-R) Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and Sen. Panfilo Lacson Build Build Build committee will also be holding ban imposed in February, these OFWs became (Photo: www.asianpolicy.press) TO PAGE A7 a jobs caravan to present employment opportuni- priority beneficiaries as well. ties to the public,” the Department of Budget and As of last month, up to 37,293 persons have Management (DBM) announced last May 9. TO PAGE A7 After ouster as chief justice, Sereno faces disbarment as lawyer By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent Duterte says China’s Xi Jinping has Ousted Chief Justice also faces disbarment as lawyer for persisting assured him he will not be ousted with ill motives against the justices that voted for her removal. By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent The Supreme Court (SC) issued a show cause order requiring her to explain why she should not MANILA – President said be penalized for supposedly violating the Code of Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to protect Professional Responsibility and Code of Judicial him from being ousted on board the BRP Davao Conduct “for casting aspersions and ill motives to Del Sur, docked in Aurora to mark the renaming the members of the Supreme Court.” of Benham Rise as Philippine Rise last May 15. This means she is now facing administra- “The assurances of Xi Jinping were very en- tive charges before the SC as a lawyer and not as couraging. We will not allow you to be taken out a member of the court, which could result in her from your office, and we will not allow the Philip- disbarment. (L-R) House Justice Commttee chair Reynaldo Umali and former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno pines to go to the dogs,” Duterte said according to Instead of complying with the order, Sereno (Photo: www.news.abs-cbn.com) Rappler. continued to antagonize the eight of the 15- “Siguro kasi freely elected leader naman ako, member SC that voted for the grant of the quo chief magistrate, while abiding by the SC decision it could be a very justified statement,” Duterte warranto petition invalidating her appointment for her to immediately vacate her post, will ap- added. to the top judicial post in 2012 as filed by the peal the landmark ruling that sets a precedent for Photo via Presidential Communications (Government It follows Duterte’s earlier claims that the of the Philippines) official Facebook page Solicitor General. In fact, Sereno’s attacks on the ousting appointed officials who are impeachable. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was planning integrity of these eight associate justices underpin “Up to the end, the Chief Justice is hoping to oust him, an accusation that has been denied “As far as I know, there is absolutely no effort her motion for reconsideration. that (the justices) will do what is right. She wants by the U.S. last October 2017. TO PAGE A7 Sereno’s lawyer Jose Deinla said the ousted TO PAGE A7 Ombudsman job Probe into TV ad scandal U.S still hopeful for INDEX STEALING FREE up for grabs after Tourism sec. resigns Nokor summit Business & Tech News...... A8 NEWSPAPER IS STILL A CRIME ! Community Awareness...... B3 Entertainment...... B5, B7, B8 Health & Lifestyle...... B5 Legal & Law...... B4 Opinion...... A6 PH News...... A2, A3, A4 Sports News...... A5 Star Access...... B2 PH NEWS | A3 PH NEWS | A4 WORLD NEWS | A9 Starliner...... B1 World News...... A9 AB 2612, PLESCIA CRIME A2 FilAm Star May 17 - 23, 2018 ph news situation in the Philippines, we have to step up our efforts to reduce the number of new HIV PH: Country with fastest growing HIV epidemic in Asia cases in the country,” WHO Representative to the Philip- By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent pines Dr Gundo Weiler said. “We hope that people take HIV infections from 2010 within the DoH compound. prevent HIV/AIDS. this opportunity not only to – 2016 rose to 140 percent These stations were located He said it is important to remember the lives lost to HIV annually, prompting UNAIDS at: Disease Prevention and know one’s HIV status to enable but to also work towards the to say that “the Philippines has Control Bureau (2 stations), people living with HIV (PLHIV) elimination of HIV stigma in become the country with the World Health Organization (2 to access treatment, which is the Philippines. It is time to talk fastest growing HIV epidemic in stations), Epidemiology Bureau, now given for free by the DoH. to your loved ones about HIV Asia and the Pacific.” Philippine National AIDS .He added that this activity screening because treatment is “The country has also Council Secretariat, Health inside the Department provided readily available.” become one of eight countries Promotion and Communication convenience and privacy to “HIV is no longer a death (L-R) WHO Country Rep. Dr. Gundo Weiler and sentence these days. We should that account for more than 85 Service and Media Relations those who wanted to avail of the DOH Sec. Dr. Francisco Duque III end the stigma and fear at- percent of new infections in the Unit Office. services. (Photo:www.ptvnews.ph) region.” The screening, which took “We recommend, together tached to disease. HIV/AIDS In line with this, the about 15 minutes per person, with other Philippine National However, starting from January cent or 471) were 25-34 years can be prevented with correct Department of Health (DoH) was conducted by trained AIDS Council member agencies, 2006 to March 2018, the trend old while 31 percent (283) were information and deaths can be and the World Health Organiza- members from the community- that other government agen- shifted to the 25-34 age group. 15-24 years old at the time of averted with treatment,” Duque tion (WHO) held last May 14 a based organization, Project Red cies and private organizations The proportion of HIV positive testing. stated. one-day free, confidential and Ribbon. do the same for their staff on a cases in the 15-24 age group Sexual contact remains Currently, DoH has certi- anonymous HIV screening in Manila Social Hygiene regular basis,” Duque added. increased from 25 percent in the most predominant mode fied 85 HIV treatment hubs the workplace at t several sites Clinic and San Lazaro Hospital Records from the DH 2006-2010 to 29 percent in of transmission (99 percent or apart from social hygiene clin- within the DoH compound in provided further testing and showed that from January 1984 2011-2018. 899). Among this, 86 percent ics located in strategic places observance of International counselling to those who were to March 2018, the number of In March 2018, there were (774) were among males who across the country where PL- AIDS Candlelight Memorial reactive in the screening. individuals diagnosed with HIV 912 new HIV cases reported to have sex with males (MSM). HIVs can avail of services such Day on May 18. As health workers, Health is 53,192. the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry Other modes of transmission as screening and basic labora- About 400 DoH staff Sec. Francisco Duque III said Among those diagnosed of the Philippines (HARP). were needle sharing among tory testing, treatment and members, including walk-ins, they should lead and promote from January 2001 to Decem- Ninety-four percent (858) of injecting drug users (1 percent, management of HIV-related availed of the free HIV screen- HIV testing as part of the ber 2005, the predominant the newly diagnosed cases were 11). illnesses and counseling. ing in eight different stations national strategy to fight and age group was 35-49 years old. male. More than half (52 per- “Given the current HIV Duterte on not voting: Rival bets my friends Solon asks DOJ to give prosecutors President Rodrigo Duterte in all regions of the country,” his friends to doubt him and abstained from voting in Mon- Roque said in a press briefing. wanted to erase the suspicion new tools to use vs. assassins day’s village and youth council On Monday night, the that he was secretly favoring A congressman and former shot dead in an ambush shortly with guns—but also with other elections to “erase suspicion” President told reporters that his one friend over another. Integrated Bar of the Philip- after leaving Hall technologies “that will buy them by his friends, who were rival decision to abstain from vot- Busy schedule pines (IBP) official called on the on Friday. those precious few seconds to candidates, that he favored one ing was for a “purely political” But the President said what Department of Justice (DOJ) The lawmaker also filed a escape from an ambush or flee over the other. reason. also kept him from voting was on Tuesday to issue bullet- resolution directing the House from a kill zone.” The President made known The President was absent his busy schedule. He said he proof vests and other protective committees on public order and Monthly killings his reason for not voting on at a high school in Davao City had been monitoring the elec- devices to government prosecu- safety and on justice to conduct He cited acting Prosecutor- Monday as Malacañang on where he regularly votes during tions, which pushed through tors, saying they were most at an inquiry, in aid of legislation, General Jorge Catalan who Tuesday congratulated all elections and which had been after two postponements. risk because of the highly sensi- into the killing of Velasco and earlier said that since July 2016, elected officials of villages and expecting him on Monday. In a press briefing, Roque tive cases they were handling. other prosecutors. a government prosecutor had Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in “All those who ran are my said 47 cases of violence were Need for protection “The first moments of an been killed every one or two the wake of what presidential friends,” said the President, recorded since the election Ang Edukasyon party-list ambush are the most crucial months, with the murders often spokesperson said referring to rival candidates for period began on April 14, but Rep. Salvador Belaro Jr., House to the survival of prosecutors left unsolved. was “the first democratic elec- positions in his home village. added that only seven of these assistant majority floor leader, marked as prey. They are often Culprits are also often not toral exercise under the Duterte “Almost all were my sup- were directly related to the elec- said in a statement that public shot at while in their motor brought to justice because in- administration.” porters during the last elections tions. (Christine O. Avendano / prosecutors “badly need new vehicles. Those vehicles need vestigators have very few clues Purely political and they would never believe inquirer.net) tools for both defense and of- protection technology,” Belaro to work with and their targets “We thank everyone for the that I voted for them or not so fense against the assassins who added. “work in the shadows, in the full support and cooperation in I thought the better option was are hunting them down.” He said that given the underground, or may be hidden ensuring that the 2018 baran- just skip the voting,” the Presi- call us to advertise Belaro made the appeal threat levels they face, pros- in plain sight,” Belaro said. (Je- gay and SK elections had been dent said. after Quezon City Deputy ecutors must be adequately rome Aning / inquirer.net) relatively peaceful and orderly He said he did not want 415-278-0692 Prosecutor Rogelio Velasco was armed for self-defense—not just May 17 - 23, 2018 FilAm Star A3 ph news Senate to hold necrological services for Angara A necrological service for eulogies are Senate President New Tourism chief to look into Montano’s P80-M ’Buhay Carinderia’ the late former Senate President Aqulino “Koko” Pimentel III, Newly appointed Tour- Edgardo J. Angara will be held Minority Leader Franklin ism Secretary Bernadette at the Senate on Wednesday. Drilon, Senate President Pro Romulo-Puyat on Tuesday said The necrological service is Tempore Ralph Recto, Majority she would be looking into the scheduled at 10 a.m., according Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, “Buhay Carinderia” program of to an advisory sent by email to Senators Loren Legarda, Juan the Tourism Promotions Board reporters on Tuesday by the Miguel Zubiri, Joel Villanueva (TPB) amid reports of alleged office of Angara’s son, incum- and Richard Gordon, former irregularities. bent Senator Sonny Angara. Senate President Aquilino Romulo-Puyat said she Among those who will “Nene” Pimentel Jr., and for- would summon , deliver eulogies for the late mer Senator and now Taguig TPB chief operating officer, to senator are former President Rep. Pia Cayetan. explain why he allegedly paid Edgardo J. Angara Gloria Mapagal-Arroyo, who is Edgardo Angara suc- P80 million in checks even be- (Photo:www.accralaw.com) now Pampanga Representative, cumbed to heart attack on fore the completion of “Buhay and Joseph Estrada, who is now Former and incumbent Sunday. (Maila Ager / inquirer. Carinderia,” a government food Manila Mayor. senators will also deliver their net) tourism program. Philppine Star columnist (L-R) DOT Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Cesar Montano Boo Chanco earlier alleged that (Photos:www.news.abs-cbn.com / www. dwiz882am.com) Montano paid P80 million in Labor sec., former Duterte attorney, solicitor gen. vie full to a certain Linda Legaspi been giving checks when the When asked if she would for the program. project hasn’t even started yet?’ have the program canceled for ombudsman job turned down by associate justice Romulo-Puyat said she Whoever the organizer is, did it and proceed with the “Madrid would first ask TPB what the go through proper bidding?’” Fusion,” which was reportedly By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent program was about, hoping that She said she would want to discontinued, the tourism chief it was not another irregularity know the details of the budget said she would exercise dili- MANILA -- Supreme Court that prompted the resignation and objectives of the program gence. Associate Justice Teresita of her predecessor, Wanda and make sure that it went “I will ask my lawyers, and Leonardo-De Castro formally Tulfo-Teo. through the proper process. even the COA: Is this legal? If declined her nomination for In an interview on “Head- “I cannot implement a it’s not legal, sorry,” she said. the Ombudsman post in a let- start” with Karen Davila on project that was not transpar- (Maila Ager / inquirer.net) ter to acting Chief Justice and ANC, Romulo-Puyat said: “I ent or did not go through the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) want to ask: ‘Why have you proper process,” she said. acting Chairman Senior Associ- ate Justice . De Castro said she intends Ex-President Aquino, ex-secretaries summoned by DOJ on Dengvaxia to continue her term at the Su- Former President Benigno nary investigation. preme Court until she reached “Noynoy” Aquino III and two They were accused of graft, the compulsory age of retire- members of his Cabinet have violating procurement rules, tech- ment at 70. been ordered to appear at the nical malversation and criminal In the letter, De Castro also Department of Justice (DOJ) next negligence for the disbursement thanked her endorser, retired month to answer a criminal com- of P3.5 billion to purchase the Associate Justice . plaint for alleged irregularities Dengvaxia antidengue vaccine In a report by ABS-CBN and negligence in the antidengue that was administered to more News, De Castro, a 45-year Photos from The official websites of the Supreme Court and the Depart- mass immunization program. Former President noynoy Aquino than 800,000 school children A four-member panel of DOJ and state employees. (inquirer. career justice, said she wished ment of Labor and Employment (sc.judiciary.gov.ph and www.dole.gov. (Photo:www.cnnphilippines.com) prosecutors ordered Aquino, for- net) the JBC well in their search ph) mer Secretaries Florencio Abad health, and 42 other respondents According to Rappler, a Marcos loyalist. As Solicitor for the replacement of retiring of budget and Janette Garin of to appear on June 4 for a prelimi- Ombudsman Conchita Carpio- Bello’s interest in the post has General, Calida filed charges Morales. been circulating for months. against the Duterte administra- “Although I am deeply Meanwhile, Bello’s poten- tion’s so-called enemies and moved and sincerely moved by, tial rival for the post and the critics. and thankful for, Justice Brion’s alleged frontrunner is Attorney Just last week, the Su- kind endorsement. I regret Edna Batacan. preme Court through a quo that I must decline the recom- Batacan, San Beda alumni, warranto petition spearheaded mendation as I wish to continue represented and won for former by Calida ruled the ouster of serving the Supreme Court until mayor Rodrigo Duterte a graft Chief Justice Maria Lourdes I reach the compulsory retire- case in 2011. Sereno. ment age,” De Castro’s her let- Batacan also represented In the same report by Rap- ter said via ABS-CBN News. former first gentleman Mike pler, the Supreme Court also “It is my most earnest hope Arroyo. ruled that Ombudsman Con- that your search for worthy In addition to Bello and chita Carpio-Morales is entitled nominees for the next Ombuds- Batacan, Rappler is also closely to a full 7-year term, rejecting man will be successful. I wish watching Solicitor General Jose petitions to remove her for sup- you the best in the discharge of Calida, who had reportedly posedly ‘overstaying.’ your constitutionally ordained been a shoo-in until recently. This late development fol- duties,” De Castro added. The report also mentioned lows former Metro Rail Transit The deadline for applica- the graft complaint filed against General Manager Al Vitangcol tions and nominations ended Calida at the Office of the III’s petition to the SC, asking it May 15, at 4:30 pm. Ombudsman for his supposed to remove Morales, saying she Several other prominent financial interest in a security should have served as Ombuds- personalities eyeing the post agency with contracts with the man for only a year. According to Rappler, government. Morales was appointed Labor Sec. Silvestre Bello III Rumors about Calida’s by former President Benigno applied for Ombudsman on nomination as the next Om- Aquino III in 2011, succeeding May 15. budsman started earlier this Merceditas Gutierres following The Ombudsman post will year, when Sen. Richard Gor- her resignation. be vacant on July 26 and the don joked about it. “Vitangcol said Morales deadline was set by the Judicial “Anyway, you’re going should have served only the and Bar Council, which screens to the Ombudsman. Ibibigay remaining period of Gutier- applicants and nominees to the mo sa iba ginawa mo. Iba rez’s term, or until 2012. This judiciary. makikinabang,” Gordon joked was denied by the SC, allowing Bello, a former justice last, January 31, according to Morales to serve her full term secretary and solicitor general, Rappler. until July this year,” according led the government negotiat- Calida, in response, only to Rappler. ing panel in peace talks with said “no comment,” drawing the New People’s Army (NPA), laughter from those inside the Communist Party of the Philip- committee room.” CALL US TO ADVERTISE pines, and National Democratic Calida is one of Duterte’s 415-278-0692 Front. staunch allies and is known as A4 FilAm Star May 17 - 23, 2018 ph news Buying, selling of votes rampant in villages Undeterred by the penalty with the names of candidates at province. Probe urged in aftermath of former tourism under the Omnibus Election Barangay Botigues. Taguig, Quezon City Code, candidates in Monday’s Police briefly held a 60- In Taguig City, a man dept. secretary’s resignation over TV ad scandal barangay and Sangguniang year-old man suspected to was arrested on Monday after Kabataan (SK) elections bought be engaged in vote buying in he tried to bribe a voter with By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent votes across the country, ac- Nabas town, Aklan province. P1,000 to vote for his candi- Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV are congruent with the strategic pressed that Teo should no lon- cording to reports gathered by Melchor Maming was date. filed Senate Resolution 726, marketing and media plans of ger be given another position the Inquirer. detained based on a complaint Police arrested Teofilo which called on the Senate to the department,” said Sen- in the government. He renewed Bills amounting to P50, by a village councilor, said SPO1 Banares Jr., 58, near Silangan investigate the PHP 60-million ate Tourism Committee Chair his call to stop recycling corrupt P150, P200, P300, P500, Nida Gregas, spokesperson for Elementary School at Barangay tourism advertisement contro- Nancy Binay. officials. P1,000, P3,000 and P5,000 — the Aklan provincial police. Upper Bicutan and Taguig’s versy involving former Tour- Sen. Sonny Angara sup- Despite Tulfo-Teo’s resig- often contained in envelopes The complaint cited a claim of Police Community Precinct 2. ism Sec. Wanda Tulfo-Teo and ports a probe and suggested nation, senators still want the with sample ballots — changed a resident, Cherly Evangelista, In City, a PTV-4’s BITAG Unlimited Inc. focusing on “systems and safe- Senate to push through with its hands. that Maming gave her P150 at- voter was handed P100 and was produced by her brother Ben guards,” leaving liability issues planned investigation on the Several persons were ar- tached to a sample ballot. told to vote for a candidate run- Tulfo. with the Ombudsman. PHP 60 million advertisement rested, but the lack of witnesses In Cebu province, police ning for barangay chair. In his three-page resolu- “It’s still surprising as to deal. and complainants may not lead seized bills of different denomi- A couple at Barangay Paya- tion, Trillanes cited the need how the husband and wife were Trillanes stressed that to the filing of charges against nations totaling P210 at Baran- tas, Quezon City, were given to immediately look into the able to occupy approximate Tulfo-Teo’s resignation only violators. gay Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City, but P500 each by a candidate. The independent disposition of the positions,” Angara said. confirms the allegations of cor- “We need the cooperation no one was arrested. couple, however, are not regis- budget of the Department of “Maybe we have to see the ruption against her. of the community because the tered voters in the barangay. Tourism (DoT) and its expenses safeguards ... so these types of But regardless, he said the money cannot speak for itself,” Quezon province on advertisement and market- arrangements are avoided in Senate investigation must push said Veronico Petalcorin, Com- In Calauag town, Quezon ing to ensure that government the future,” he added. through because to determine mission on Elections (Comelec) province, Christian Maraña, a funds are properly allocated, Angara was referring to the extent of corruption at the director in Central Visayas. reelectionist chair at Barangay directed and spent. Tulfo-Teo holding office while DoT under her watch. “They must be brave Poblacion 2, was arrested after The COA audit report on her husband, Roberto, sits Sen. Panfilo Lacson also enough to fight these candidates a resident accused Maraña of PTV-4 showed that DoT paid in the board of the Tourism supported the planned Senate who buy votes,” Petalcorin said. offering him and his wife two PHP 60 million to the producer Infrastructure and Enterprise investigation. Violators face imprison- envelopes containing P200 on of BITAG for advertisements. Zone Authority (TIEZA), which “Yes, it should, if only to ment of one to six years and (Photo: www. anuncomplicated- Sunday. The COA noted that the memo is under the supervision of the strengthen the laws that have disqualification from holding mind. blogspot.com) Police also held seven between PTV-4 required the Tourism department. Malaca- something to do with propriety public office. people at Dalahican village government TV station to air ñang has said Teo has resigned in public service, not to mention The penalty is apparently in Lucena City. A shoulder a six-minute segment in Kilos from TIEZA. anti-graft laws,” Lacson said. far from the minds of candi- Leyte, Samar bag recovered from them by Pronto, a news type magazine Tulfo-Teo resigned amid He also said Teo’s resignation dates and voters at a densely Massive vote buying was village guards contained nine program and an additional the controversy hounding her did not come as a surprise. populated barangay in Metro also reported in the provinces of envelopes with P200 each and three-minute DoT spot within brothers Ben and . “It would be surprising if Cebu’s Mandaue City. Most Leyte, Southern Leyte, Bil- sample ballots. the said program. Her lawyer, Ferdinand Topacio, she did not,” he said. “It only residents remained awake past iran, Samar, Northern Samar In Sorsogon province, can- Based on this report, Tril- said it was done “out of deli- shows that with authority midnight of Monday. and Eastern Samar in Eastern didates reportedly handed out lanes said it can be surmised cadeza” for her family and the comes responsibility and yes, Awake past midnight Visayas. The amount reportedly P300 in envelopes with sample that PTV-4 brokered for BITAG. President. accountability. It is true in any Shortly before 1 a.m., a ranged from P20 to P5,000 for ballots. “We must know the extent .Angara said Teo should field of human endeavor, in pri- candidate for councilor went every voter. Also on Sunday, a 63-year- of corruption at the (DoT) not be appointed to another vate, more so in government,” around the neighborhood to In Mondragon town, old barangay health worker was under her watch. Moreover, position. “It leaves a bad taste said Lacson. knock on homes and distribute Northern Samar province, arrested after a city councilor appropriate cases must be filed in the mouth ... The fact that “One common mistake of crisp P50 bills for each regis- P5,000 was given to those caught her in the act of giving against her and those involved (the) person was asked to resign public servants is reaching a tered voter. choosing a barangay chair. money to a resident at Barangay in the ad scam and other means (he) failed the test,” he point when they fail to distin- In Cebu and Aklan provinc- In Dulag town, the amount Milagrosa, Calamba City. Police anomalies,” he said. said. guish right from wrong. Worse, es, eight persons were arrested ranged from P3,000 to P5,000 recovered two envelopes with Trillanes’ resolution is the “And we hope there will others do not know when to for vote buying. for village chair and less than P500 each. second one that called for an not be any reappointment to stop. That is why leadership Seven were detained at P1,000 for councilors. A voter also reported to the investigation on the anomalous another post and that the neces- is very important in situations the police station in Cebu’s A P500 bill enclosed in an police two vote buyers who gave deal at DoT. sary charges against all those that call for hard decisions,” Bantayan town at 10 p.m. of envelope with sample ballot her P400 and a sample ballot at “Perhaps, we need to know involved be brought to bear,” Lacson added. Sunday. Seized from them were was distributed by support- Batangas National High School how they rationalize local ad- said Pangilinan. 19 white envelopes containing ers of a candidate at Barangay in Batangas City. (inquirer.net) vertising placements and if they Sen. Bam Aquino also ex- P50 each and sample ballots Semirara, Caluya town, Antique FilAm Star Classifieds (650)278-0692 . (415)593-5955

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They say they Television ratings and subscriptions son for the Golden State Warriors. and just knock them out,” Houston Houston after that, but Golden SO, WHEN CAN I BET ON deserve a cut because gambling is to streaming services could increase He scored 37 points on Mon- coach Mike D’Antoni said. “There State scored the next six points, SPORTS? entirely dependent on their busi- because fans are more interested day night to lead the Warriors to were too many times where we had with a 3-pointer from Thompson, Soon, depending on where you ness, and they need to spend more in games that don’t involve their a 119-106 win in the long-awaited mental lapses. We didn’t switch to make it 79-70 with about 4 1/2 live. Officials in three states — Dela- money to guard against potentially hometown teams. And discus- showdown with the Houston properly, turned the ball over and minutes left in the third. ware, Mississippi and New Jersey devastating game-fixing scandals. sion of point spreads, over/unders Rockets in Game 1 of the Western missed too many layups. We need Houston ended a scoring — have pledged to start accepting Casino interests argue that Nevada and prop bets could become more Conference finals. to do a better job of staying up drought of more than two minutes legal bets within weeks. Three oth- does just fine regulating gambling common among broadcasters and But if it were up to him, he mentally.” with a dunk by Harden seconds ers already had laws on the books and flagging suspicious behavior journalists as they seek to remain would have done even more. Now the Rockets are left to re- later and the Warriors followed Durant wasn’t happy with group after losing their leg up in the with another run, scoring six coach Steve Kerr when he took him homecourt advantage they worked straight points to extend it to 85-72 out in late in the third quarter and all season for. with just more than two minutes loudly asked his coach why he was “It’s nice to have home court,” left in the third. putting him on the bench. Durant, D’Antoni said. “(But) we don’t have The Rockets rediscovered their who played just more than 40 it. Now we’ve got to go get it.” offense after that, scoring the next minutes, was asked if he’d eight points, powered by 3s prefer to play the entire 48 from Gordon and Gerald minutes. Green, to get within 85-80 “Probably so,” Durant with about a minute left in said. the quarter. Kerr acknowledged Durant added two that he should have left him free throws to close out the in at that point and raved quarter and leave the War- about his performance after riors up 87-80 entering the his fourth 30-point game fourth. this postseason. “Houston, they never (Photo: www.world-gaming-expo.com) “This is why anybody stop,” Durant said. “They would want him on their are always in the game with authorizing sports betting in the without sending money directly to relevant to how fans are thinking team … I don’t know what Steph Curry (left) celebrates with Kevin Durant (right) 3-point shots. We try to get event of a favorable Supreme Court the leagues. about sports. you do to guard him,” Kerr (Photo: www.nba.com) good shots every time down decision, although there likely will The NFL, the nation’s most WILL ILLEGAL BOOKIES GO OUT said. “He can get any shot and defend on the other be more debate about the specif- popular spectator sport, will have OF BUSINESS? he wants.” Steph Curry added 18 for the end.” ics. More than a dozen other states to reckon with its longstanding op- Probably not, said Kate Starting a playoff series on the Warriors, who are in the conference Tip-ins either have active legislation to position to gambling, which many Lowenhar-Fisher, a Las Vegas- road for the first time since 2014, finals for a franchise-record fourth Warriors: Curry extended authorize sports gambling or have critics say is hypocritical because based attorney who chairs the gam- the Warriors trailed by as many straight time. It’s Houston’s first his NBA playoff record by making considered it in the past. Expect the league encourages fantasy ing practice at Dickinson Wright. as 9 early, but had evened it up by trip since 2015 when Golden State at least one 3-pointer in his 80th those discussions to ramp up, along sports, publishes detailed injury Illegal bookies have longstanding halftime and used a big run at the won the series in five games. straight playoff game. … Draymond with more aggressive lobbying in reports that help bookies set odds relationships with their customers, beginning of the fourth quarter to “I think he’s going to get even Green received a technical early in those states by sports book opera- and schedules several games every some of whom prefer the anonym- pull away. better as the series goes on, which the first quarter when he pushed tors and the professional leagues. season in London, where in-stadi- ity of gambling offshore, and they “We’re in the Western Confer- is good for us,” Kerr said of Curry. Harden after a shot. … Curry WHO WILL ACCEPT BETS? um betting is legal. League owners don’t have to pay taxes or fees. Plus, ence finals they are going to come The Warriors, who are the missed his first free throw of the It will vary from state to state. also approved the Raiders moving with states legalizing sports bet- out with a lot of energy,” Durant second seed in the West, opened playoffs in the third quarter after Some have authorized commercial to Las Vegas, gambling’s mecca in ting in a piecemeal fashion, illegal said. “We’re going to take that first a playoff series away from Oracle making all 19 attempts in the first casinos to open sports books, while the United States. With the fight operators will continue to be more punch and keep punching.” Arena for the first time since 2014 two rounds. some will offer sports betting prod- against expanded gambling lost for convenient for many bettors. Game 2 is Wednesday night in when they lost to the Los Angeles Rockets: Paul added 23 points ucts through their state lotteries. now, the NFL could use its powerful Savvy businesspeople are Houston. Clippers 4-3 in the opening round. and 11 rebounds. … Clint Capela Aside from the few states that have lobbying muscle to partner with the also likely to create new gambling Eric Gordon opened the final Houston struggled to slow had 12 points, six rebounds and two worked out those details already, NBA and MLB and seek new federal products that aren’t specifically ad- period with a 3-pointer to get the down Durant all night, and things blocks. … Gordon added 15 points lawmakers and regulators will be regulations. dressed by state laws, just as daily top-seeded Rockets within 4, but got even worse when Trevor Ariza off the bench. deciding whether to allow bets to Gambling proponents argue fantasy sports companies did while Thompson scored the first eight picked up his fifth foul with about They said it be placed at casinos, horse racing that the leagues will benefit through the federal ban was in place. points of a 13-4 run to make it 100- 10 minutes left in the third with Draymond Green on getting tracks, off-track betting parlors or sponsorships and other tie-ins “Americans will continue to be 87 with about eight minutes left. Golden State up by 3. Durant the technical so early: “I was a bit even stadiums, and whether to al- with sports book operators and en- entrepreneurial, especially finding Houston used a 9-3 spurt, made two baskets for the Warriors overzealous, a bit amped up, but low online and mobile betting. hanced fan interest in their games. a way to evade all the compliance where James Harden scored five, to around one by Chris Paul that left I’d rather that any day than coming WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR “I think everybody who owns costs, tax costs, regulatory costs,” cut the lead to 103-96 with less than the Warriors up 73-68 a couple of out flat.” THE LEAGUES? top-four professional sports team Lowenhar-Fisher said. “That’s five minutes to go. But Thompson minutes later. Up next The four major U.S. profes- just basically saw the value of exactly what the fantasy sports struck again, hitting a wide open 3 “He’s one of the best scorers After Game 2 the series moves sional leagues and the NCAA their team double at least,” Dallas operators tried to do — offer sports to leave the Warriors ahead by 10 ever,” D’Antoni said of Durant. “I to Oracle Arena for games 3 and 4 spent years fighting New Jersey’s Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told betting without having to deal with with four minutes left. thought he was extremely good. But on Sunday and Tuesday. (inquirer. challenge to the constitutionality CNBC on Monday. all the things a sports book operator Harden scored 41 to lead the we can withstand that. We can’t net) of the federal ban. Nonetheless, HOW WILL THIS CHANGE THE has to deal with.” (inquirer.net) Rockets, who lost at home for the withstand turning the ball over and A6 FilAm Star May 17 - 23, 2018 opinion Fourthly – and this is very important in our cultures (India, Thailand, Malaysia and Indone- country – she is a friend of the President. In fact, sia), ancient traditions (Japan and Korea), ersatz Street Talk according to one news account, Duterte once tourist attractions (Singapore), raucous and sexy described Puyat as his idea of “an ideal first lady” festivals (Brazil), history and royalty (Europe), (eat your heart out Sara!) and adventure (Africa). It’s more funds in the The former Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo The Philippine has all of these. So how does Teo had impressive credentials too, having owned one promote this smorgasbord of attractions? Philippines a travel agency and having worked as a flight Gordon summed them all up as “Wow!” stewardess and, most of all, being a sister of the Frankly that’s the opposite of saying too GREG B. MACABENTA crime-busting brothers, Tulfo – presidential much. But it’s also saying nothing. friends. But to Gordon’ credit, being the super sales- The Tourism or private business. According to one news Unfortunately, Teo found herself unwit- man that he is, he made “Wow Philippines” work. Secretary is gone. account, “In 2017 PeopleAsia honored Berna, tingly embroiled in a scandal that one pundit has And tourist traffic increased during his watch. Long live the new together with 13 other accomplished women, by described as “more funds in the Philippines.” So Ramon Jimenez, a much-awarded adver- Tourism Secretary. including her in our annual list of Women of Style she had to resign. tising and marketing person, faced the same She is Bernadette & Substance…” Bernadette Romulo Puyat assumes the post quandary when he assumed the post of Tourism Romulo-Puyat. Who cares about Persons of High Intellec- of Secretary of Tourism burdened by a lot of Secretary. What to say about the Philippines? Puyat is as qualified tual, Technological and Scientific Achievements? baggage – but no burden could be heavier than Of course, he also had such problems as poor as any that the Philippine government usually Too dull and unglamorous (it should be pointed promoting Philippine tourism. Ironically, the infrastructure and airline regulatory restrictions, appoints to an important cabinet post. out, however, that Puyat graduated Magna Cum problem is not that there is nothing to say – or as well as the expectedly limited tourism promo- First of all, she has pedigree. She is the Laude at the University of the Philippines, but sell – about the Philippines. It is that there is so tions budget. daughter of former Senator and one-time Sec- that doesn’t make her any less glamorous or styl- much to say about it, that two hundred advertis- But, what to say about the destination of a retary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Romulo and a ish). ing geniuses invariably end up with two hundred thousand tourism pleasures? granddaughter of the late Carlos P. Romulo, who Thirdly, Puyat has served the government different ideas on how to market the country. The agency that Jimenez hired came up had more honors attached to his name than a as Undersecretary of Agriculture in charge of It is an axiom in advertising that “saying too with an original expression, “It’s more fun in the military gala uniform. In the Philippines, pedi- administration, agribusiness, marketing and much is saying nothing.” Philippines.” That slogan was originally used in gree counts. regional engagement. Now, if that doesn’t qualify Such has been the fate of Philippine tour- a Switzerland campaign, but the ad agency swore Remember how we were all mesmerized by her for the post of Secretary of Tourism, I don’t ism. There are so many things to say about our that this was purely coincidental. the prospect of having the son of heroic Ninoy know what will. beautiful country and our beautiful people that I frankly thought that the “more fun” posi- Aquino and beloved Cory Aquino as President of After all, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte was consid- Senator Dick Gordon, during his stint as Tour- tioning was too generic. It could have applied to the Philippines, after much-maligned but impres- ered imminently qualified to become President of ism Secretary and being never at a loss for words, any tourist destination. None of the distinctive sively-credentialed Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo? the Philippines because he rid Davao City of crim- could only come up with the expression, “Wow!” images that come to mind when one envisions Secondly, Puyat belongs to alta-sociedad. In inals, and Benigno Aquino III was considered im- Tourists are usually attracted to beaches going to India or Thailand or Hong Kong or Bali. our country, being to the manor born is manda- minently qualified to become President because and tropical islands (Hawaii and the Caribbean), Like Gordon’s “Wow!”, the expression Jimenez tory for a lofty position, whether in government his parents were Ninoy and Cory. So, there! shopping and bargains (Hong Kong), exotic TO PAGE A7 Dual Voice As I See It Waltz at the Korean Immigrants: Know your rights! Demilitarized Zone FREDDIE ESPIRITU ELPIDIO R. ESTIOKO

Doves of peace world. Immigrants, lie… just tell them you refuse to answer their glittered in mo- In my homeland, denuclearization, bilat- legal or illegal, have questions. Or tell them you will invoke your mentary smile as eral agreements and resulting war end at the their rights! At this right to remain silent… and nothing more. leaders of pro- Korean Peninsula will be closely followed by time of the year And… if ICE personnel insist on entering tagonist Koreas aging remnants of the Philippine Expedition- where the pres- your house, tell them you didn’t authorize them waltzed in history ary Forces to Korea (PEFTOK), especially the ent administration to search your properties or your belongings. at their demilitarized zone. With polite hand 12th Philippine President Fidel Valdez Ramos, is having a crackdown on illegal immigrants, Should ICE personnel stop you in the motion, South Korean President Moon Jae-in who as young Lieutenant, fought side by side people must be aware of their legal rights, so streets or in any public place, remain to be invited North Korean strongman Kim Jong- with “Fighting Filipino” soldiers that reached they won’t panic and succumb to arrests or clam. If possible, if it is safe to do it, take un into his democratic territory by which 7, 500 for the duration of their deployment detention by immigration officers (ICE). pictures or video or write down your encounter the 38-year old antagonist unprecedentedly in the Korean War in 1950-1955. Officers and They may not know it, but even illegal with them. Ask them if they are apprehending obliged in astute statesmanship. The summit’s Battalion Combat Teams (BCT) elements immigrants have their rights they can invoke you or placing you to jail and don’t answer their apex unfolded before the eyes of the world as were awarded multiple medals and recogni- when facing arrest wherever they are! It is a questions. If they tell you they are not arresting South Korean President Moon returned the tions for valor and gallantry in fierce battle must they know their rights, so a group of law- you, ask them if you can now leave the place. diplomatic courtesy with himself making his actions in Operation Tomahawk, Imjin River, yers who are members of the National Associa- Also, don’t bring with you any document, maiden breakthrough step into the communist Heartbreak Ridge, Yultong and Hill Eerie. tion of Filipino American Lawyers (NAFAL) the flyer continues, telling you where you were Korean soil. The scene was truly heartening 112 Filipino soldiers were recorded as killed and the Filipino Bar Association of Northern born; don’t bring your passports, birth cer- for world observers hawk-eyed in following in action during PEKTOK’s immersion in the California (FBANC) have launched an informa- tificate or consular ID. Bring instead, local ID decades of the Korean conflict and tensions. It Korean crises. tion drive to reach out to as many immigrants with your picture in it, drivers license, school can be gleefully heartening if this Korean sum- The two Koreas became the world toast as possible in the Bay Area/Northern California ID or work ID. Also carry with you proof that mit diplomacy does not partake of the Filipino for unprecedented diplomatic fete seen by educating them of their rights in times of ar- you have been living in the US before February dance of “Tinikling” where performers can be pundits as positive laurel that would still entail rests or apprehensions. 2014 such as a copy of your telephone bill or trapped in missteps. incessant hard work for peace to truly prevail Last week, I had a chance to meet and talk electric bills. Don’t bring any fake documents. As the South Korean President rolled out in the peninsula. The arena awaits how the US to Atty. David Mesa, Atty. Jennifer Sta. Ana, The flyer likewise inform the immigrants the red card carpet for President Kim, the would play its cards amidst this internal com- and other FBANC members at Seafood City, that if they and/or their families are being world forecasts gradual diffusion of nuclear bustion within the Koreas. What will be fresh Seasons Market, at Landess Avenue in Milpitas, arrested by ICE personnel, tell them that you chills triggered by international ballistic mis- foreign policy tweets coming from POTUS CA who conducted a free legal clinic in Milpi- want to talk to your lawyer. Don’t answer their siles tested out from the communist Korean Donald Trump after his initial jubilation on tas. They were joined by Milpitas City Mayor questions or sign any document without the territory into peripheral airspace, especially the Korean waltz or contemplated maneuvers Rich Tran, Councilmember Atty. Garry Barba- presence or the knowledge of your lawyer. neighboring Japan. It could only be wished from new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo dillo, and City Commissioners Ray Maglalang, The contents of the flyer, however, does the intermittent ceremonial handshakes and who breezed through confirmation hearings Evelyn Chua, Mike Bilbao, and Elpidio R. not serve as a legal advice but for information gleam of understanding during the historic as windfall from his Easter weekend secret Estioko. purposes only. Immigrants need to consult an summit will grow robustly just like the tree of meeting with President Kim? Trump will have After the Milpitas free legal clinic in April, immigration lawyer for legal advice. Atty. Sta. peace the reconciling Korean leaders planted to build on the Koreas’ own peace initiatives. Atty. Sta. Ana said there will be free legal clin- Ana said “if immigrants need help/assistance captured by digital lenses beamed around the Will the Korean theater of war end with de- ics in San Jose for June and July. The Know and referral for legal assistance, they need to mand for full denuclearization by the US and Your Rights project is the first venture of the contact [email protected]. “The associa- tion,” Sta. Ana explained, “within our network, it allies? Let us await for the projected fall out 30-year-old lawyers’ group FBANC which was we have a network of volunteer attorneys with should President Kim counter-formulate the founded in 1980. FBANC has a set of volunteer their own specialties”. withdrawal of American troops and bases in attorneys, according to Sta. Ana, with their own While the crackdown is on, there is a South Korea amid persistent reports that rock- line of specialty who are ready to assist and help immigrants in their immigrations con- positive event on the flipside of the coin for etman Kim’s missile sites have imploded out The Opinions expressed by our writers and cerns. illegal immigrants. According to the California of their own snafu. National security experts contributors do not in any way reflect the Atty. Mesa, former president of FBANC, Department of Motor Vehicles, there are more opinion of the management of Fortune News are now back into their drawing board crack- and his group distributed immigration flyers than one million undocumented immigrants Media Inc. ing their heads on anticipating crucial think- containing important information on immi- who got their driver’s licenses. This is based Fortune News Media Inc. ing and actions of their respective key players, grants’ rights titled Know Your Rights (Alamin on Assembly bill 60, authored by then-Assem- Publisher particularly Presidents Trump, Kim, Moon Ang Inyong Mga Karapatan translated by Lolita blyman Luis Alejo in 2013, where it required Harvey Barkin and Xi Jinping of China who would be spelling California DMV offices to issue driver’s licenses Editor-in-Chief Andrada Lledo of Pilipino Workers Center for out their next moves and end-game strategies Tagalog Translation)). In an email, he told me to undocumented immigrants as long as they Edwina Aniag for global order. it was Atty. Lorna Garcia, president of Fili- can prove their identity and residence within Vice President for Marketing and Operations pino Bar Association of Northern California the state. The law has led to 1,001,000 undocu- Gary De Guzman (FBANC) and Atty. Sta. Ana, also a member mented immigrants receiving licenses as of Vice President for Community Relations Coming Soon of FBANC and director of legal clinics who March 31 but doesn’t give the licensees author- Anchet Manosca planned, coordinated, and implemented the ity to drive outside of California or fly across Creative and Production Manager to a Know Your Rights advocacy. While Atty. Mesa state or federal borders. Atty. Crispin Lozano is not handling immigration cases, he “… knows We, however, should not be confident be- Dr. Philip Chua / Rodel Rodis Social Network a number of folks who I can refer folks seeking cause there are recent reports that a large num- Ben Lou / Perry Diaz ber of undocumented immigrants are being Federico Espiritu / Elpidio Estioko advice…” Columnists near you ! In the Tagalog flyer where the lawyer rounded up by ICE personnel in many states Macon Ramos-Araneta volunteers are distributing in supermarkets in the country today. The present administra- Corina Oliquino / Lara Climaco and grocery stores in the Bay Area/Northern tion is escalating its drive to rid the nation with Daniel Llanto California where many immigrants shop and illegal immigrants. Correspondents congregate, it spells out their rights when Let us remember though, we have our legal Ann Gauna confronted by authorities. The flyer informs rights and we should know them in order for us Marketing Associate them not to answer any questions pertaining to be protected and not mistreated. Jho Bule to their immigration status when confronted By the way, not speaking with authorities, Photographer in their place of work, homes, or while driving. remaining silent, or not signing documents are Glenda Bule They also inform them not to sign any docu- based on our 5th Amendment rights under the Event Coordinator ment without speaking to a lawyer even if the United States Constitution. Not giving permis- authorities will apprehend them or put them to sion to enter our house is likewise based on our FilAm Star is published weekly jail. And finally, you don’t have to plead guilty 4th Amendment rights under the United States by Fortune News Media Inc. to any criminal case filed against them without Constitution unless they show you a warrant www.filamstar.com consulting or talking to a lawyer because this to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate, with Headquarters: may have effect on their immigration status. your name on it. 1028 Mission St., 2/F, Should the authorities go to your house, Know your rights! Choose to exercise your San Francisco, CA 94103; the flyer continue, don’t open the door! You constitutional rights! Tel. (650) 278-0692 or (415) 593-5955 have to remember that ICE can tell a lie who (For feedbacks, comments… please email Email: [email protected] their identities are. Stay calm and don’t tell a the author @ [email protected]). May 17 - 23, 2018 FilAm Star A7 PH-KUWAITI TIES the practice of confiscating workers’ passports. LIM, ESTRADA FACE OFF “There is also the City College of Manila ... FROM PAGE A1 “We hope that with this current agreement, ... FROM PAGE A1 (now Universidad de Manila) which I established closer coordination and strict enforcement of to provide free college education for average stu- systems Kuwaiti labor laws can prevent abuses against our by President Duterte. When Moreno was vice- dents since the PLM (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng and procedures for the recruitment and employ- OFWs,” he said. mayor to Estrada, the latter promised the former Maynila) catered only to those who graduate from ment of domestic workers, subject to the appli- “We also urge the DFA, DOLE, POEA, that the mantel was his when he retires. high school with honors. In addition, there are cable laws and regulations of both parties. OWWA and other concerned agencies to be pro- Even former Senate president Manuel Villar, 485 daycare centers for poor kids and additional Senators commended the Duterte adminis- active in engaging the Kuwaiti government and who started his real estate empire in Manila’s 97 public school buildings,” Lim added. tration for its handling of the diplomatic row with set up coordinative mechanism to ensure that Tondo district and is said to be also eyeing the In announcing that he would seek a third Kuwait. our OFWs are given the necessary protection and premier city’s mayoralty in 2019, may have to and last term in 2019, Estrada for his part said: “We give credit to the administration for welfare they deserve,” he added. think twice before embarking on such a come- “Nobody can change my inspiration, no one can moving quickly to diffuse the tension so as to en- Rep. Aniceto Bertiz III hailed the MoA be- back. Sen. Cynthia Villar however tried to scotch divert me from my mission, my dream in Manila. sure the protection and welfare of our workers,” tween the Philippines and Kuwait that “offers far this rumor. I had already laid down my program of govern- Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara said. greater protection to the Filipino workers” than a Lim confirmed his plan to challenge incum- ment to regain the lost pride and glory of Manila. “We are hopeful that the signing of the MoA previous draft. bent Mayor Erap in the 2019 elections to CNN I will fulfill my promises and with your help, with would really lead to better working conditions “The signed MoA is vastly superior to the Philippines when he cast his vote in the barangay the support of the people of Manila, I know, we and more humane treatment of Filipinos in Ku- draft memorandum of understanding that we elections at the Rosauro Almario Elementary will win on my third run.” wait (and) put an end to cases of abuse.” earlier rejected,” Bertiz said. School in Tondo. Lim lost to Estrada in the last “Definitely, I will run again. I have many Senate President Koko Pimentel said, “We Roque said with the MoA, the Filipino work- two elections both by a close shave. In 2016, more programs and projects to finish. Ginagawa should rethink the ban once the agreement is ers in Kuwait will now be governed by a standard Estrada won over Lim by only 3,000 votes. ko na ngang araw ang gabi at ang gabi ay araw signed and all the details are in place,” he said. contract. Lim and Estrada first faced off in the 1998 para magawa ko na maibalik ang dating ningn- “But maybe this time we should not priori- The MoA ensures employers will provide presidential elections which Erap won, with Lim ing at kadakilaan ng Maynila. Matutupad ko ito, tize the sending of house service workers (HSWs) food, housing, clothing and the registering of the landing fifth place. Manila Media Information of- dahil naniniwala ako, sa ikatlong pagkakataon, anymore. Send engineers, foremen, welders, etc. domestic worker in Kuwait’s health insurance ficer Bambi Purisima also confirmed that Estrada muli kong kasama ang ating mga mamamayang instead of HSWs.” system. It also provides one month’s salary to will seek re-election next year. Manilenyo,” Estrada said. Sen. Joel Villanueva also lauded the efforts of workers for every year of service rendered after “To run for mayor and win in a fair election Estrada said he beat Lim during the 2013 the Philippine and Kuwaiti government in forg- the expiration of the work contract. under the present administration, I am excited to and 2016 mayoral elections, and his win, accord- ing a MoA that is geared to improve the working The agreement was signed by Foreign Affairs face them all. The more the merrier,” Lim said. ing to him, proved that he “is well-loved by the conditions of OFWs in Kuwait. Sec. Alan Cayetano and Kuwaiti Minister of For- “Once I regain control of Manila, I will bring Manila voters.” “Kumbaga po, wala na po tayong He said the MoA, which provides for the cre- eign Affairs Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. back free hospital services for the poor, as well as dapat patunayan,” he said. ation of a special unit that will receive complaints He also announced the lifting of the deploy- other services from pre-natal care to burial which “At this point, only my esteemed rival, Mayor from aggrieved OFWs. It prohibits employers ment ban for skilled and semi-skilled workers to is why the term ‘womb to tomb’ services was Lim has announced the plan to campaign for the from confiscating workers’ passports and en- Kuwait, which he said was the next step in the coined during my administration,” he added. mayor’s office. If Mayor Lim finally decides he titles workers to a day-off every week. And that normalization of diplomatic ties with Kuwait. “Modesty aside, I don’t think anyone can top will seek another term, I welcome his decision,” it should not just be in paper, as no less than the He said the government was also considering the fact that when I left city hall, the residents Estrada said. labor laws of Kuwait guarantee better working lifting the deployment ban on domestic workers enjoyed complete free medical services because of Both Estrada and Lim are septuagenarians conditions for OFWs including the prohibition on soon. the six hospitals serving all six districts, on top of and may appear to some to be past their prime. the 59 barangay health centers,” Lim said. A MILLION JOBS development stage or undergoing feasibility stud- ... FROM PAGE A1 ies. OPPOSITION SOLONS 12B can strike surface vessels within 295 nauti- Most of the on-going projects are in the ... FROM PAGE A1 cal miles of the reefs; the surface-to-be missile enrolled in various construction courses, accord- National Capital Region (NCR), Southern Tagalog systems HQ-9B can target drones, aircrafts and ing to TESDA. The top 10 courses provide certi- mainland (CALABARZON) and in Central Luzon. situation. cruise missiles within 160 nautical miles. fication for shielded metal arc welding, electrical The seven projects being implemented in NCR Sen. Bam Aquino said they would file a reso- Trillanes said these weapons were previously installation and maintenance, carpentry, ma- include the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road which lution to look into the China bases in Philippine seen through satellite images, in Woody Island, sonry, gas tungsten arc welding, scaffold erection, is expected to start construction next month; territory. China’s military headquarter. technical drafting, tile setting, and plumbing jobs. Segment 10 of the NLEX Harbor Link; Bonifacio “We want to confirm if China indeed in- The opposition senator said the installation After completing their training, construction Global City to Ortigas Road Link Project; and the stalled missiles. If true, how did this happen? of these military weapons and structures report- scholars will be hired by the government for road Cavite Barge Gateway Terminal. CALABARZON Getting a territory from us is different from mili- edly supplements China’s recent establishment and bridge projects being undertaken as part of projects are headlined by the Cavite-Laguna tarization. It’s very clear in our constitution: no of the military armory equipment in Kagitingan Build Build Build, the Agency said. Expressway and two extension projects of LRT 2. foreign military troops, foreign military bases... Reef and Mischief Reef. The equipment is also TESDA is trying to work out increased sala- Rail projects are also up in Central Luzon, specifi- that’s a violation of our Constitution,” he said. capable of disrupting communication and radar ries for construction jobs to attract more interest cally MRT Line 7 and the North South Commuter He also said this could happen to the country systems. from prospective workers because the low salary Rail, alongside the Central Luzon Link Express- if there is no treaty with China. At present, he Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua associated with available jobs has so far resulted way. said, there is still no treaty between the Philip- Chunying confirmed the installation of their mis- in “the low turn-out of the two national TVET Out of the 26 projects categorized as un- pines and China allowing for these troops and sile system. (technical and vocational education and training) der implementation, only two projects officially armaments to be in those areas. Meanwhile, Sen. Leila de Lima said Presi- enrolment events for the construction sector,” the started this year. Both are in Mindanao, specifi- Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV already filed Sen- dent Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called policy of “neu- Agency revealed last month. cally the Panguil Bay Bridge in Northern Mind- ate Resolution 722, urging the Senate National trality” on the WPS issue is exactly the kind that Last week, the Department of Finance (DoF) anao and the Davao City Bypass Road. Defense and Security to investigate China’s instal- he practiced in Davao when he exercised “neu- announced that 35 of the 75 big-ticket infra- Among those in project procurement stage lation of anti-ship cruise, missiles and surface- trality” in his dealings with the NPA and the AFP. structure projects included in the Build Build are the mixed-use industrial real estate develop- to-air missile systems on three fortified outposts “Duterte’s actions then primarily benefitted Build program have already passed the approval ments and the National Government Administra- –- Fiery Cross Reef or Kagitingan Reef, Subi Reef the expansion and entrenchment of the NPA in process. As of April, 23 projects were considered tive Center for New Clark City and Phase 1 of the and Mischief Reef in Spratlys Island, among the the Davao region, at the expense of the AFP,” she “shovel-ready.” To fast-track implementation, the Clark International Airport Expansion project in disputed islands. said. DoF said a “3-in-1” process will be put in place Central Luzon. Based on the United States intelligence re- “Exactly the same thing is happening now such that approval of the National Economic Build is largely being financed through port, missile systems were moved to the outpost with Duterte’s lame response to the installation and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, the official development assistance, including the in Spratlys Island. This was reported by media of Chinese missiles and China’s threat to the AFP forward obligational authority of the DBM and Mindanao Railway project that is still in project outfit, Consumer News and Business Channel. forces still stationed in the Spratlys.” the special presidential authority are issued all development stage along with many others locat- Trillanes said the anti-ship cruise missile Y3- at once. This cuts processing time that normally ed outside of industrialized areas. In its entirety, takes several weeks or months. Build is projected to cost $160 to $180 billion and AFTER OUSTER AS Oriental Mindoro Rep. Reynaldo Umali, The Build Build Build portal shows that 26 raise infrastructure spending as a share of GDP ... FROM PAGE A1 chair of the House committee on justice that projects are already in various stages of imple- from 5.4 percent in 2017 to 7.3 percent of GDP by found Sereno impeachable, said they have two mentation, while eight others are in project 2022. to avail of her last recourses, that is by filing a options --- either archive or declare it as moot procurement phase. The rest are either in project motion for reconsideration,” Deinla said. She and academic once the decision of the SC be- added that Sereno remains hopeful, especially comes final and executory. DUTERTE SAYS CHINA’S Duterte frequently speaks fondly of Xi, who, ac- since the high court decided on the quo warranto Sen. Panfilo Lacson was disappointed at ... FROM PAGE A1 cording to experts, wielded the same powers as case by a close vote of 8-6 or just a margin of two how the country was robbed of the rare oppor- Mao Xedong and Deng Xiaoping. votes. tunity to witness a Senate impeachment with by the CIA to undermine the Philippines’ leader- “The Chinese leader, named by Forbes maga- If Sereno’s appeal is allowed and one of the legalese slingers. Lacson took to Twitter to say: ship,” U.S. Ambassador to the Philippine Sung zine as the world’s most powerful person, is set eight justices in the majority vote reconsiders and “Ang biggest ‘winners’ sa SC decision ay ang mga Kim said during a forum with the Foreign Cor- to rule China for life following the removal of the changes position, the ruling would be reversed in abogadong pulpol na handa sanang magkalat ng respondents’ Association of the Philippines last, country’s presidential term limits,” according to her favor. “We’re outraged by this decision, but katangahan sa impeachment trial na hindi na October 26, according to Rappler. ABS-CBN News. this was a very close vote. There is hope,” Deinla mangyayari dahil malamang hindi na ipadala ng “President Duterte won a very impressive Duterte believes China will be more willing stressed. House ang Articles of Impeachment sa Senado.” election. We respect his election, and are in fact to come to the Philippines’ aid compared to the Under the Rules of Court, an aggrieved party A group of rights defenders said the SC’s re- working very well together with this administra- U.S., the country’s long-standing ally. may file an appeal within 15 days from the deci- moval of Sereno constitutes an assault on human tion,” Kim added. “Naisip ko, wala naman tayong magagawa sion of the court. rights protections and democratic rule. Human Kim also reiterated that the U.S. is currently dito sa China, might as well make friends with Before the high court convened last week- Rights Watch (HRW) even referred to the ouster focused on strengthening its relationship with the them,” he said. “And the nearest na makatulong end to deliberate on the quo warranto petition, as “unprecedented and nefarious.” Bagong Alyan- Philippines, despite some public statements. kung mag-upakan, patayan will be China. And Sereno ended her indefinite leave in the apparent sang Makabayan said it raised public awareness ‘Playing geopolitics with everybody’ China said, ‘we will be there.’” hope that her attendance in the en banc session on checks and balance in government and the According to Rappler, Duterte spoke in the Jet ski ride revised would encourage a decision in her favor. She threat of dictatorship. context of “playing geopolitics with everybody.” According to another report by Rappler, wanted the impeachment move against her to The 153-page ruling was penned by Associ- “I’m sad to say pero ang Amerika cannot Duterte announced last April 23 that he is going proceed to the Senate where she thought she had ate Justice Noel Tijam with Associate Justices stand hardship,” Duterte said. Duterte then goes to the Philippine Rise to emphasize that “nobody a fighting chance. Teresita Leonardo-de Castro, , on to compare American and Filipino soldiers. owns this place” except the Philippines. The SC ouster decision canceled out Sereno’s , , Samuel Mar- “Kumpara sa sundalo ng Pilipino? Magtapon On May 8, Presidential spokesman Harry impeachment through the regular course. House tires, Andres Reyes Jr. and Alexander Gesmundo ka ng Marine diyan sa dagat, itapon mo, 3 days, Roque reinforced the President’s statement, say- of Representatives majority leader Rodolfo Fari- concurring. The six dissenters were Senior magsurvive ‘yan. Amerikano itapon mo, one hour ing Duterte will visit the Philippine Rise on “May ñas explained: “The sole purpose of an impeach- Associate Justice Antonio Carpio and Associate after, lulutang na ‘yan,” Duterte said. 15 to 16,” which meant an overnight trip. ment proceeding is the removal of an officer from Justices Presbitero Velasco Jr., Mariano Del Cas- “Ang Amerika, takot pumatay, takot ma- “The President will be commemorating the office. If such officer is no longer holding that tillo, Estela Bernabe, and Alfredo matay. ‘Yan talaga ang totoo sa Amerika,” Duterte renaming of Benham Rise to Philippine Rise by office, the impeachment proceeding obviously Benjamin Caguioa. added. visiting the Philippine Rise itself, and this is on becomes moot and academic.” Duterte also chided the U.S. for their human May 15 to 16,” Roque said. rights concerns to the Philippines and his admin- On May 15, Roque retracted his earlier state- istration’s war on drugs. ment. “Ang nalaman lang ng mga buang na ito “Tingin ko napadala na niya ang mensahe is human rights. Kaya they are deteriorating,” niya sa buong daigdig na tanging Pilipino lamang Duterte said. ang makikinabang sa Philippine Rise,” Roque In another report by ABS-CBN News, ana- told reporters, according to Rappler. CALL US TO ADVERTISE VISIT lysts say Chinese President Xi Jinping is at the Duterte did not ride, as he bragged in his WWW.FILAMSTAR.COM helm for a much longer term, which could result campaign, a jet ski to plant a flag on disputed ter- 415-278-0692 in more stability in some of Beijing’s policies. ritory. Instead, his closest aide, , and his Some analysts warn this could trigger unrest. son, Baste Duterte, rode jet skis around Casigu- Since his proclamation as president last year, ran Bay, which is not a disputed area.

STREET TALK to say about the country and not having enough is about the Philippines that can be most appeal- about the Philippines that a specific tourist seg- ... FROM PAGE A6 resources to say them with. ing to the most number of independent travelers ment would find appealing. The situation being bad enough as it is, was as possible, given her department’s budgetary But Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat doesn’t picked tried to say it all. made worse by Teo when she allocated P60 mil- limitations. have to take my word for it. On the other hand, At any rate, after the usual kibitzing, the lion of the scarce DOT resources to an action- Needless to say, while it would be nice to ap- neither should she take the word of young adver- Department of Tourism pushed the campaign cum-crime-busting TV show like Bitag (Trap). peal to all prospective tourists, a limited market- tising geniuses who have not travelled enough to through – and it actually worked! Of course, Bitag has absolutely no relevance to tourism. ing and promotions budget can only effectively know what they are talking about. much of the credit should go to Jimenez’s mar- Teo’s only rationale for buying into it was that target a limited segment of the huge tourism I’m willing to bet that Puyat has travelled to keting savvy and the fact that, if one actually the show was being produced by members of her market. A choice has to be made. more countries and knows more about travel and comes to the Philippines, one can actually have family. Of course, as tourist traffic grows and more tourism than she does about agriculture. And if more fun! But to go back to new Tourism Secretary Ber- funds are generated, a broader and more diverse she did well in that former job, there is every rea- And this brings me to the earlier pun about na Romulo Puyat. There is every reason to believe market can be targeted. son to hope that she will do well in this new one. “more funds in the Philippines.” In fact, there are that someone with her credentials should succeed With due respect to Ramon Jimenez and Good luck. never enough funds allocated to tourism promo- in her new job. She is conceivably well-travelled Dick Gordon, whose marketing credentials are ([email protected]) tion. Every Secretary of Tourism, over many and only needs to put herself in the shoes of the impressive and proven, neither “More fun!” nor administrations, has had to deal with having a lot intending tourist, to be able to envision what it “Wow!” adequately identifies that singular quality A8 FilAm Star May 17 - 23, 2018 business & Nine Filipinos bag Asean Women Entrepreneur Award tech news Nine of the country’s most Hamlin of TeamAsia; Octavia for women and have made distinguished businesswomen Hizon of Hizon’s Restaurant an impact in society through were recognized during the & Catering Services; Jeannie their commitment, vision, and Asean Women Entrepreneurs Javelosa of Great Women Phil- leadership. Network’s Asean Women En- ippines Corp. and ECHOstore; Philippines Women Itama po natin! trepreneur Award ceremony in Edilee Omoyon of Milea Bath & Entrepreneurs Network, the Bangkok, Thailand. 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This is an App downloaded in your smart phone so that you will have access to a Ride Sharing driver at a smaller cost and will have the same result as taking a taxi. After all we just want to get to where we are going fast and easy. With these there are always risks when taking either Ride Sharing or a Taxi. Let’s look over these and see where you are much better off. Taxi: • Required to have commercial vehicle. The coverage is different for each State but you are very much covered by their insurance. • Extensive background check • Must have the right and valid Driver’s License class • Must use a real taxi and display their Operator license • Usually higher cost Ride Sharing: (Top L-R)Carlota Manalo-Tan, Imelda Ahalul-Dagus, and Maria Montserrat Iturralde-Hamlin • Not required to have commercial insurance. (Bottom L-R) Olivia Puentespina, Edilee Omoyon, and Jeannie Javelosa • Limited background check (Photo: www.awenasean.org) • Must have a regular driver’s license class • Only displays the ride sharing company they represent Atilano of Agrea Agricultural of Wendy’s Philippines. Pacita Juan, founder of • Usually lower cost Systems International; Nativi- Awen established the ECHOstore and a staunch green No matter what you choice maybe, always look at the pros and cons. As these are both legal ways of public transportation both have their own benefits. dad Cheng of Uratex Group of Asean Women Entrepreneur growth and coffee advocate, Ating lesson, Alin man ang gustong pagpilian, kailangan itong pagisipan. Companies; Imelda Ahalul- Award to honor outstanding en- was chair of Awen from 2016. At Debt Aid Consulting, we pride ourselves with providing only Federal Trade Commission compliant Dagus of Dennis Coffee Garden; trepreneurs who champion fair, (inquirer.net) programs. 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a 56 percent economic interest Lopez nets Php1.14B in ABS-CBN. (Doris Dumlao- Conglomerate Lopez Hold- earnings of the FPH group,” the Abadilla / inquirer.net) ings booked a 10-percent year- company said in a statement. on-year increase in first quarter Excluding non-recurring net profit to P1.14 billion, items, attributable earnings of backed by a double-digit growth FPH in- in earnings from its power creased by 36 generation and broadcasting percent. businesses. On the Lopez Holdings’ unau- other hand, dited consolidated revenues ABS-CBN’s increased by 8 percent year-on- advertising year to P27.56 billion. sales de- The power generation creased by business under First Philip- 10 percent pine Holdings (FPH) grew first while costs quarter net profit by 10 percent and expenses year-on-year while ABS-CBN decreased by Corp. registered a 31-percent 4 percent. increase in net income during As of the period. end-March, “Unfavorable forex (foreign Lopez Hold- exchange) movement during ings owned the period partially offset the 46 percent of (Photo: www.news.abs-cbn.com) effect of growth in the recurring FPH and had May 17 - 23, 2018 FilAm Star A9 world news U.S. ‘hopeful’ for Kim-Trump summit as North threatens to cancel The White House on Wednesday voiced hope After giving up his atomic program, Kadhafi the upcoming summit between North Korea’s was killed in 2011 in an uprising backed by NATO Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump bombing. will proceed as planned, as Pyongyang threat- A plea from China ened to pull out over US pressure for “unilateral Washington is pressing for North Korea’s nuclear abandonment.” complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclear- The comments from the North about the ization. But so far, the North has given no public meeting, set for June 12 in Singapore, were the indication of what it is offering, beyond a broad first sign of a hiccup after weeks of tentative rap- commitment to denuclearization of the “Korean prochement. peninsula.” “We’re still hopeful that the meeting will take Pyongyang “made clear on several occasions place and we’ll continue down that path,” White that precondition for denuclearization is to put House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders told Fox an end to anti-DPRK hostile policy and nuclear News. “At the same time ... we’ve been prepared threats and blackmail of the United States,” the that these might be tough negotiations.” North Korean minister said. “The president is ready if the meeting takes In the past, Pyongyang has demanded the place. And if it doesn’t, we will continue the maxi- withdrawal of US troops stationed in the South, mum pressure campaign that has been ongoing.” and an end to Washington’s nuclear umbrella In an angrily worded statement, the North over its ally. warned on Wednesday it may back out of the China, North Korea’s sole major ally, called high-level summit if the United States pressures for the summit to go ahead. it to give up its nuclear arsenal. “The situation on the peninsula has eased up, (L-R) President Donald Trump and President Kim Jong Un “If the US is trying to drive us into a corner which is worth cherishing,” Chinese foreign min- (Photo:www. nypost.com) to force our unilateral nuclear abandonment, we istry spokesman Lu Kang told a regular briefing. will no longer be interested in such dialogue,” Minister Kim also dismissed offers by US professor at the Korea National Diplomatic Acad- macy in Pyongyang and Washington, DC.” first vice foreign minister Kim Kye Gwan said in a Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for US economic emy, told AFP, calling it “brinkmanship to change Thunderstruck statement carried by state media. aid if the North denuclearizes. the US position.” KCNA also denounced the Max Thunder In that case, he added, Pyongyang would “We have never had any expectation of “It looks like Kim Jong Un was pushed into joint military exercises being held between the US have to “reconsider” its participation at next US support in carrying out our economic con- accepting US demands for ‘denuclearization- and South Korea as a “rude and wicked provoca- month’s summit in Singapore. struction and will not at all make such a deal in first’ but is now trying to change its position after tion,” and Seoul said it had received a message The first vice foreign minister also tore into future,” he said. normalizing North Korea-China relations and cancelling planned high-level talks “indefinitely.” Trump’s National Security Advisor John Bol- Tightrope diplomacy securing economic assistance,” he added. The two-week drills started last Friday and ton for drawing parallels between North Korea The North Korean warning follows a weeks- “The classic North Korean tightrope diplo- involves some 100 aircraft from the two allies, and Libya, calling the comparison “absolutely long charm offensive that has seen Kim Jong Un macy between the US and China has begun.” including F-22 stealth fighter jets. absurd.” hold a historic summit with the South’s presi- US officials have repeatedly claimed credit State Department spokeswoman Heather “We shed light on the quality of Bolton dent and meet twice with Chinese President Xi for Washington’s “maximum pressure” policy for Nauert told reporters it had received “no notifica- already in the past, and we do not hide our feeling Jinping. bringing Pyongyang to the negotiating table. tion” of a position change by North Korea on next of repugnance towards him,” he said. Pyongyang also raised hopes ahead of the US Joshua Pollack of the Middlebury Institute month’s meeting. Bolton has pushed the idea of a deal with summit by announcing it will destroy its nuclear for International Studies said Pyongyang had The exercises were “not provocative” and North Korea like that reached with Libya’s testing site next week. been irritated by the “triumphalist tone.” would continue, she added.(AFP) Moamer Kadhafi, who agreed in 2003 to the Analysts said Pyongyang appeared to be try- “The North Koreans aren’t happy with what elimination of his country’s nuclear program and ing to redefine the terms of the debate. they’re seeing and hearing,” he said. “There is still chemical weapons arsenal to gain sanctions relief. “It’s a diplomatic tactic,” Kim Hyun-wook, a yawning gulf between expectations for diplo-

EU chief Donald Tusk hit out at US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, accusing Wash- ington of “capricious assertiveness” in abandon- EU’s Tusk hits out at Trump’s ‘capricious assertiveness’ ing the Iran nuclear deal and imposing trade ing for dinner on the eve of a summit to discuss “Besides the traditional political challenges tariffs on Europe. closer ties with the Western Balkans, but tensions such as the rise of China or the aggressive stance “Looking at the latest decisions of President with Trump have hijacked the agenda. of Russia, we are witnessing today a new phe- Trump, someone could even think with friends European ministers met with a top Iranian nomenon: the capricious assertiveness of the like that who needs enemies,” Tusk told reporters official in Brussels on Tuesday in a bid to save the American administration,” Tusk said. in the Bulgarian capital Sofia before EU leaders Iranian nuclear accord after Trump decided to He called for more unity in the divided EU -- met to discuss a “united front” on Trump. pull out. Meanwhile the EU is still trying to win which is set to lose Britain as a member next year “But frankly speaking, Europe should be exemptions from tariffs on steel and aluminium -- to face the growing challenges. grateful to President Trump, because thanks to exports. “I have no doubt that in the new global game, him we have got rid of all illusions. He has made EU chief Donald Tusk In a scathing attack, former Polish prime Europe will either be one of the major players, or us realise that if you need a helping hand you will (Photo:www. metro.co.uk) minister Tusk compared the Trump administra- a pawn. This is the only real alternative.” (AFP) find one at the end of your arm,” the European tion with Europe’s long-time adversaries, Mos- Council president added. The 28 European Union leaders are meet- cow and Beijing. A10 FilAm Star May 17 - 23, 2018 May 17 - 23, 2018 FilAm Star B1 place of interest confirm not only that these far beyond a thought experi- mice originated from a single ment, though: it gives scientists Worm-eating mice reveal how evolution works on islands colonist on Mindoro, but also a valuable tool for planning Scientists discover that Mindoro is the smallest island where mammal species have multiplied that they are distinctive enough conservation spaces. to be considered different spe- “This study changes how Australia has a bunch of in the Journal of Biogeography. species. It is the issue of an in- new to science. And all four cies. The fact that variation in I think about conservation,” kangaroo species, Madagascar “This is one of the few papers crease in the number of species of the species, Heaney says, external measurements show says Heaney. “When we think has multiple species of lemurs, ever written to look at whether within the island, by evolution evolved on Mindoro from a the same pattern only strength- about how to design protected the Galapagos Islands have there’s a limit to how small within the island.” common ancestor. ens the case,” says Kyriazis, areas, we need to think about boulder-sized tortoises—islands an island can be for species Previously, the smallest “The results are unambig- who is now pursuing his PhD in the topography of the Earth, get lots of cool animals. That’s diversification to occur, and island where scientists knew uous—we’ve got four species of biology at UCLA. not just a flat map. The fact that because when animals are it’s the only one looking at it in mammal species had diversified forest mice on Mindoro from The fact that the four these mice evolved on their own isolated on islands, they can mammals. Mindoro is by far the was Luzon, the largest island one colonization event from mouse species evolved on this separate mountains within a in the Philippines. Luzon about 2.8 million years little island means that there’s limited geographic area tells us But Luzon is one of ago,” says Heaney. “And three a new answer to the question that mountains are important.” the biggest islands of those four mouse species are posed by Soulé in 1980: mam- And figuring out how to in the world, about found on their own separate mals can diversify in an area plan protected wildlife spaces is the size of Virginia. mountains.” as small as Mindoro. And since crucial for preserving biodi- Heaney and his Chris Kyriazis, Heaney’s Mindoro is the same size as versity. “As human population team wanted to see former undergraduate student Yellowstone National Park, that continues to expand, what’s if they could do one and co-first author on the means that new mammal spe- going to happen to everything better—“We looked paper, led the DNA analysis cies can evolve from one ances- else? How will new species be at a map and said, from the Field Museum’s Pritz- tor in areas as small as at least able to evolve?” asks Heaney. okay, where’s there ker DNA Lab. “By examining some large wildlife preserves. “This project is a step forward a smaller island genetic variation across these The implications of Heaney in being able to answer that.” where diversifica- populations, we were able to and Kyriazis’s discovery goes tion may have oc- curred?” The scientists (Photo by L. R..Heaney, The Field Museum) didn’t have to look far—they turned to evolve into strange new species smallest island on which we’ve Mindoro, a small island just found nowhere else on Earth. seen this happen.” across a channel from Luzon. But what’s the cut-off—how According to Heaney, this Mindoro is a tenth the size of small can an island be and quest to find the smallest island Luzon—it’s about two-thirds the still support the evolution of that can support new mammals size of Connecticut. Heaney’s multiple new species from a started with a thought experi- colleague Danny Balete, now single common ancestor? A ment posed in 1980. Michael deceased, led the fieldwork team of mammalogists just Soulé, a conservation biologist, missions on Mindoro for four discovered that four species of wondered if new animal species field seasons, searching for the mice evolved from one common could diversify in an area the island’s mammals. ancestor on Connecticut-sized size of the largest of existing This is where the worm- Mindoro Island in the Philip- national parks. Diversification eating mice come in. pines, making it the smallest means that multiple species “The mice we looked at in known island where one kind of arise from one parent species. this study are all members of mammal has branched out into “There are many islands that the “earthworm mouse” group many more. have species that arrived from Apomys—they love earthworms, “The single most remark- somewhere else and that sub- but they also eat seeds and able thing about planet Earth sequently changed into some- fruits. They’ve got big dark eyes, is there are so many species thing distinctive. Many of these great big ears, long soft fur, here, so much biodiversity. islands are much smaller than white feet, dark tails—they’re We take it for granted, but Mindoro,” explains Heaney. very pretty little mice,” says holy cow, there’s a whole lot of “Rather, the key to this study Heaney. stuff out there—how did it get is whether a single species that When the team analyzed here?” says Lawrence Heaney, arrived from somewhere else the DNA of Mindoro’s earth- Negaunee Curator of Mammals has produced multiple species worm mice, they found that the at Chicago’s Field Museum and that all evolved within the given mice belonged to four separate co-lead author of a recent paper island from the single ancestral species, three of which were B2 FilAm Star May 17 - 23, 2018 New PAL office at Burlingame Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently celebrated Lucio Tan Day and the blessing of its new office in Burlingame. Ribbon cutting -Mr. Macario PAL President Jaime Rufino, Businessman, Consul General Henry Bensurto Jr, Bautista from Manila led the Mr. Jaime Bautista, PAL Presi- Ribbon-cutting along with dent and Dell Merano, Area the San Francisco Philip- Manager-SF pine Center Consul General Henry Bensurto, Jr. and PAL San Francisco Area Manager Dell Merano at the inauguration and blessing of its new office in Burlingame last May 11. The event was attended by other PAL executives and employees, SF consular officials, Philippine Tourism staffers, San Mateo and Daly City officials, PAL agents, FilAm community leaders and media. Philippine Airlines was given a certificate of com- Spark, Connect Empower signing of MOU -PAL President Mr. Jaime mendation by San Mateo Bautista Supervisor David Canepa and accepted by Merano. “Philippine Airlines has quite the best reputation in the aviation industry,” said Canepa PAL announced that this month until August there will be an additional three flights (on Monday, Wednes- day and Friday) for a total of 10 flights weekly roundtrip San Francisco to Manila. A reception followed at PAL SF Staff group picture the Hyatt Hotel across the street where the ceremony was held. A highlight was the Spark- Connect-Empower MOA signing between Ben- surto and Bautista. PAL and the SF consulate initiated the move to collaborate so that the connection between the present and the next genera- tion of the Filipino Ameri- cans does not get lost. Congartulations to Anaiah More prizes were raffled Kyree Cruzat Dela Cruz who during the event. The new received the Sacrament of Bap- PAL office is located at 1350 tism last April 29. Anaiah is the Bayshore, Suite 150 Burl- daughter of Roquel and Analyn David Canepa-Board Supervisor San Mateo County, Juslyn Manalo-Daly Happy 18th Birthday to Jiselle Kelsey last May4. ingame, California. City Mayor, PAL President Jaime Bautista, Congen and Mrs Bensurto. Dela Cruz May 17 - 23, 2018 FilAm Star B3 community Stronger labor protections for domestic workers About a year ago, the Cali- valuable as any other work. awareness fornia Department of Industrial An estimated 2 mil- Relations awarded a group of lion households in California Carpool lanes are great; toll lanes are not five Filipino caregivers working employ domestic workers to in Vacaville, California nearly provide childcare, clean homes, By David Canepa $500,000 for unpaid wages, and support seniors and people including overtime pay and ac- with disabilities. The Pilipino Currently, the State Depart- toll lanes during peak commute founder David Schonbrunn. crued interest. In their com- Workers Center (PWC) esti- ment of Transportation, San hours is not the answer. Toll lanes preserve the plaint, they said they sometimes mates tens of thousands of the Mateo County Transportation A toll lane does not take ability for drivers to drive alone, worked virtually 24/7; yet their state’s domestic workers are Authority and City/County As- cars off the road, which should Schonbrunn contends. The paychecks didn’t add up to Filipino. While not all domes- sociation of Governments of San be our ultimate goal. In 2016, “Managed Lanes Project” also minimum wage for the hours tic work employers treat their Mateo County are partnering on Senate Bill 32 was signed into maintains that drivers in the toll worked. In fact, the National employees poorly, the lack of a $534 million “Managed Lanes law. It codifies the greenhouse lane will have an average 45 mph Domestic Worker Alliance re- education about enforceable Project.” gas reduction targets in Califor- commute during peak hours. The ports 25% of domestic workers standards increases the likeli- Assemblyman Phil Ting The project proposes to nia to achieve a mid-range goal average now is about 25 mph are paid below the California hood of mistreatment. This is transform two lanes in both of 40 percent below 1990 levels during peak hours. Considering directions on a 22-mile stretch of by 2030. Highway 101 is now congested at minimum wage. unacceptable. have a long way to go if we are Highway 101 between Whipple According to the final pretty much all hours of the day, The case highlights how I’m happy to report that to get it to the governor’s desk. Avenue in Redwood City to the environmental impact report for I find this assertion to be frankly domestic workers, who are my colleagues in Sacramento No doubt the state has Interstate 380 interchange in Plan Bay Area 2040 published unobtainable. often immigrant women, have feel the same way. AB 2314 made great strides in improving San Bruno into what are being in March 2018, the Metropolitan Then there is the overall been historically excluded and passed out of its first committee labor protections for domestic called “express lanes.” Transportation Commission cost of the project, plus an- denied basic labor protections recently and is working its way workers. But we could do more. An express lane is a carpool (MTC) and Association of Bay nual funds needed to operate afforded to other workers. My through the legislative process. I’m proud to lead the charge to lane that also allows solo drivers Area Governments (ABAG) and maintain the program and bill, AB 2314, establishes the In working with the California promote fair and dignified labor to use it for a fee. conclude that implementing the enforcement to consider. Domestic Work Enforcement Domestics Workers Coalition, standards in the industry. Think about that last sen- plan will have “significant and The initial cost of the Program. It ensures the avail- groups like PWC have been Phil Ting represents the tence for a second. unavoidable” impacts on SB 32’s project was projected to be ability of resources, education instrumental in the passage of 19th Assembly District, which Solo drivers will be able to goals. about $366 million which has and training so that domestic the proposal. Their Our Work, includes the Westside of San use the lanes for a price, which To mitigate these impacts, now risen to $534 million. One workers understand their rights Our Dignity! campaign orga- Francisco along with the com- will slide up and down depend- MTC and ABAG suggest partner- can assume the final bill will be and employers know what the nized rallies and a lobby day in munities of Broadmoor, Colma ing on the hour of the day. ing with the Bay Area Air Quality much higher. laws are. The proposal recog- Sacramento to push for AB 2314 and Daly City. During peak commute hours, the Management District to work In the East Bay, the Inter- nizes that jobs performed by in the weeks leading up to the fees will be higher than during with counties and cities to adopt state 680 Sunol Express Lane workers in the home are just as successful first vote. But we still the rest of the day. “qualified GHG reduction plans.” has operated in the southbound This scheme divides the rich Suggested mitigation direction since 2010. It’s a 14- from the poor and does not re- measures include: “installation mile stretch between Pleasanton Submit your nomination for AARP’s Asian American duce greenhouse gas emissions. of renewable energy facilities on and Milpitas that generated The project also proposes to houses and businesses, construc- $2.16 million in toll revenue in & Pacific Islander Hero Award before May 31 increase the carpool threshold tion of community-serving fa- 2016. The cost to operate and from two occupants to three cilities such as small-scale solar maintain the lane, however, was During Asian Pacific members and five volunteers— cash prize. Each winner and which will make accessing the farms, or other actions.” $1.87 million, leaving a modest American Heritage Month, will be chosen from the submit- their organization will also be lane more burdensome. Other GHG reduction $290,000 remaining to fund AARP is celebrating unsung ted nominees by a committee featured in a cinematic 3- to But let’s not forget the fact mitigations include: “Zero Net other transportation improve- heroes. AARP’s 3rd annual comprised of AARP staff. The 5-minute short film to be pro- that the percentage of commut- Energy in new construction, ments. You can’t buy much Asian American and moted by AARP. ers who carpool has dropped retrofits of existing buildings, with $290,000 these days. The Pacific Islander Hero Eligible nominees dramatically in the United States incentivizing and development California Highway Patrol will Awards acknowledge include any non-senior since 1980. According to the U.S. of renewable energy sources that also be tasked with enforcement the extraordinary management employee Census Bureau, 20 percent of serve both new and existing land — which means officers will have staff and volunteers or volunteer of a non- commuters carpooled to work in uses, and other measures so long to monitor the lanes for cheat- of nonprofit organiza- profit organization that 1980 but today that number is as the overall (SB) 32 … reduc- ers, pull them over and cite them tions that serve AAPIs serves Asian Americans only about nine percent. tion (by 2040) can be demon- during heavy traffic. Sounds like age 50-plus. AARP is and Pacific Islanders Carpool lanes are great strated.” a recipe for disaster to me. seeking nominees who age 50-plus. Nominees but they should be reserved for That’s a tall order to simply Toll lanes will not reduce are important contributors to finalists will be featured at can be any age and ethnicity. buses and shuttles and vehicles accommodate solo drivers with traffic in the long term and will their organizations, who make a facebook.com/aarpaapi for the The awards are open to the with multiple passengers. They deep pockets. not reduce GHG emissions. difference and whose stories in- public to cast their vote. One public and there is no fee to should not be reserved for solo It’s also a “direction toward Toll lanes are a money- spire others to do more in their staff member and one volunteer submit a nomination. drivers with deeper pocketbooks gridlock” that environmental- making scheme that will further communities. Nominations may will be awarded $1,000, and For more information and than the rest of us. ists will not stand for, according divide the rich from the poor. be submitted now until May 31. their respective organizations to submit a nomination, visit: If we are really serious to the Transportation Solutions Bring on the carpool lanes, but Ten finalists—five staff will also each receive a $1,000 bit.ly/AAPIHeroNominate about combating climate change, Defense and Education Fund, let’s ditch the toll. encouraging solo drivers to use known as TRANSDEF, and its Operation: “ I DO” St. Thomas More Catholic Church of San Francisco is now accepting candidates from all Catholics irrespective of Parish affiliation, who would like to get married but cannot afford the expenses. Couples who were married in a civil ceremony and wanted to get married in a Catholic Church, Man and Woman living together as husband and wife but never received the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church. The “mass wedding” is scheduled on June 23, 2018. This wedding is FREE OF CHARGE INCLUDING RECEPTION for the guests. For more information, please call Deacon Arthur Sanchez at (650)619-1234 / Joe Espinueva at( 650)892-7184 or email “[email protected]”. B4 FilAm Star May 17 - 23, 2018 legal & law USCIS changing policy on accrued unlawful presence U. S. Attorney General is limiting immigrant’s by nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and any of the following: relief in Immigration Court Immigration Services (USCIS) today posted a - The day after they no longer pursue the policy memorandum changing how the agency course of study or the authorized activity, or the ATTY. CRISPIN CADAY LOZANO will calculate unlawful presence for students and day after they engage in an unauthorized activity; exchange visitors in F, J, and M nonimmigrant - The day after completing the course of Attorney General Jeff Sessions is exerting unprecedented con- status, including F-2, J-2, or M-2 dependents, study or program, including any authorized prac- trol over immigration courts — by ruling on cases himself. who fail to maintain their status in the United tical training plus any authorized grace period; The attorney general is poised to issue decisions that could States. - The day after the I-94 expires; or This policy aligns with President Trump’s - The day after an immigration judge, or in determine the fate of tens of thousands of immigrants. He is try- Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the certain cases, the BIA, orders them excluded, ing to limit many asylum seekers from qualifying, lessen admin- Interior of the United States to enforce the immi- deported, or removed (whether or not the deci- istrative closure and limit continuances of cases while waiting for gration laws of the country and will go into effect sion is appealed). the relief to be available. on Aug. 9, 2018. Individuals who have accrued more than 180 Attorney General Jeff Sessions has referred several cases in “USCIS is dedicated to our mission of ensur- days of unlawful presence during a single stay, the immigration court system (part of the Department of Justice) ing the integrity of the immigration system. F, J, and then depart, may be subject to three-year to himself for review. His rulings could affect how immigration and M nonimmigrants are admitted to the United or 10-year bars to admission, depending on how judges deal with everything from immigrants who are applying for States for a specific purpose, and when that pur- much unlawful presence they accrued before they legal status to victims of domestic and gang violence seeking asylum. pose has ended, we expect them to depart, or to departed the United States. Individuals who have The fate of tens of thousands of immigrants’ court cases could rest in the hands of Attor- obtain another, lawful immigration status,” said accrued a total period of more than one year of ney General Jeff Sessions. USCIS Director L. Francis Cissna. “The message unlawful presence, whether in a single stay or That’s not a metaphor. Sessions has stepped into the immigration system in an un- is clear: These nonimmigrants cannot overstay during multiple stays in the United States, and precedented manner: giving himself and his office the ability to review, and rewrite, cases their periods of admission or violate the terms of who then reenter or attempt to reenter the United that could set precedents for a large share of the hundreds of thousands of immigrants with admission and stay illegally in the U.S. anymore.” States without being admitted or paroled are pending immigration court cases, not to mention all those who are arrested and put into the Individuals in F, J, and M status who failed permanently inadmissible. deportation process in future. to maintain their status before Aug. 9, 2018, will Those subject to the three-year, 10-year, He’s doing this by taking cases from the Board of Immigration Appeals — the Justice start accruing unlawful presence on that date or permanent unlawful presence bars to admis- Department agency that serves as a quasi-appellate body for immigration court cases — and based on that failure, unless they had already sion are generally not eligible to apply for a visa, referring them to himself to issue a decision instead. started accruing unlawful presence, on the earli- admission, or adjustment of status to permanent Sessions isn’t giving lawyers much information about what he’s planning. But he’s set est of any of the following: residence unless they are eligible for a waiver of himself up, if he wants, to make it radically harder for immigration judges to push cases off - The day after DHS denied the request for inadmissibility or another form of relief. their docket to be resolved elsewhere or paused indefinitely — and to close the best opportu- an immigration benefit, if DHS made a formal This policy memorandum is updating nity that tens of thousands of asylum seekers, including most Central Americans, have to stay finding that the individual violated his or her Chapter 40.9.2 of the USCIS Adjudicator’s Field in the United States. nonimmigrant status while adjudicating a request Manual. Most immigrants who are apprehended in the US without papers have a right to a hear- for another immigration benefit; USCIS is accepting comments on the policy - The day after their I-94 expired; or memorandum. The 30-day public comment pe- ing in immigration court to determine whether they can be deported and whether they qualify - The day after an immigration judge or in riod begins today and closes on June 11, 2018. For for some form of legal status or other relief from deportation. The same process exists for certain cases, the Board of Immigration Appeals complete information on the comment process, people who are caught crossing into the US but who claim to be eligible for some sort of relief, (BIA), ordered them excluded, deported, or re- visit the Policy Memoranda for Comment page. like asylum, and pass an initial screening. In both cases, only after the judge issues a final moved (whether or not the decision is appealed). For more information on USCIS and its order of removal can the immigrant be deported. Individuals in F, J, or M status who fail to programs, please visit uscis.gov or follow us on Immigration courts aren’t part of the judicial branch; they’re under the authority of the maintain their status on or after Aug. 9, 2018, will Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis), and Face- Department of Justice. Their judges are supposed to have some degree of independence, and start accruing unlawful presence on the earliest of book (/uscis). some judges are certainly harsher on immigrants and asylum seekers than others. But their decisions are guided by precedent from the Board of Immigration Appeals, which is basically the appellate court of the immigration system and which also answers to the DOJ and the at- One year in, Mueller probe is circling the White House torney general. If the attorney general doesn’t like that precedent, he has the power to change it — by re- One year into his investigation of links lying, indicating he too was cooperating. ferring a case to himself after the Board of Immigration Appeals has reviewed it, issuing a new between the Trump campaign and Russia, special A fourth key event was the April 9 FBI raid on the New York residences and offices of ruling, and telling the immigration courts to abide by the precedent that ruling sets in future. counsel Robert Mueller has snared several top lieutenants of the president. Now his probe looms Trump’s longtime personal fixer and lawyer, Note: This is not a legal advice. threateningly over Donald Trump himself. Michael Cohen, in a separate Justice Department SUCCESS STORIES The president has called the inquiry by Muel- probe over questionable business dealings, hush 1. On April 18, 2018, we received a grant of waiver from Immigration Court for a husband ler’s staff of top-notch investigators and lawyers payments to women who allegedly had affairs and wife client who made a misrepresentation of their marital status but has no criminal a “$10,000,000 Witch Hunt,” repeatedly pro- with Trump, and other matters. records, has long residence and strong family ties in the U.S. claiming his innocence and denying any collusion Yet many speculate Cohen could be com- 2. On April 12, 2018, the Immigration Judge in San Francisco approved a waiver of between Team Trump and Moscow. pelled to “flip” on his old boss and give evidence misrepresentation in applying for a visa for our client who has been in the U.S. for 26 years, Since his appointment on May 17, 2017, to Mueller’s operation. no criminal record and strong family ties in the U.S. Mueller -- a veteran prosecutor and former FBI Questions for the White House 3. On April 3, 2018, we received an approval from USCIS for a U visa for a client who was director -- has not said a word about his work. According to reports, in bursts of fury, a victim of crime. But after racking up 22 indictments, includ- Trump sought to fire Mueller, Rosenstein, and 4. For the month ending March 31, 2018, we received approvals for four naturalization ing those of former Trump national security advi- Sessions several times during the past year, and applications. sor Michael Flynn and former campaign chair- was only stopped by his own advisors. 5. For the week ending March 31, 2018, we received approvals of six Adjustment of man Paul Manafort, there is little doubt where He has also repeatedly changed up his team Status, two Application to Remove Condition on Residence and two Renewal of Green Card the probe is headed. of attorneys, in visible turmoil over the right legal approvals. The White House is clearly worried about strategy. 6. On March 9, 2018, we received an approval from USCIS for adjustment of status for a what Mueller might know. Nearly everyone Now a showdown is nearing. Mueller has client who was abused by her spouse. The I-601 waiver was approved based on extreme hard- around Trump, including family members, has asked to interview Trump. So far, the White ship. retained personal lawyers. 7. On February 15, 2018, we received a grant from Immigration Judge for a waiver of Trump’s inner circle and Republicans also misrepresentation for a client who has been in the U.S. for long period of time. worry that, if the probe doesn’t conclude soon, 8. For the week ending February 9, 2018, we received approvals of one I-485, one N-400, their insurance policy against his possible im- one I-90 and one I-751. peachment, the Republican-controlled Congress, 9. On January 12, 2018, we received an approval of immigrant visa at the U.S. Consulate could be lost if Democrats prevail in November Manila for an alien who applied for I-601-A as one who entered as a seaman. elections. 10. On January 10, 2018, we received an approval form USCIS of a self petition for Vice President Mike Pence told NBC last week that after one year, the probe should come abused spouse based on same sex marriage. to a close. 11. On January 3, 2018, we received an approval from the Immigration Court for a waiver “We’ve fully cooperated in it, and in the of misrepresentation for a client who was charged with misrepresentation in marriage; interest of the country, I think it’s time to wrap it 12. On December 15, 2017, we received an approval from USCIS for an adjustment of up,” Pence said. status for same sex marriage for an applicant who entered without inspection but has Sec. 245 Robert Mueller That impatience, analysts say, belies the real (Photo: www.dailycaller.com) (i). concerns in the White House. 13. On November 16, 2017, we received an approval from Immigration Court for a waiver “This isn’t about ‘the law’ anymore,” said House has not accepted, suggesting they see of misrepresentation for entering as single daughter of U.S. citizen but actually married. Bradley Moss, a Washington national security significant risks in doing so. If you have immigration problems the Law Offices of Crispin C. Lozano can help you find lawyer at the office of Mark S. Zaid, P.C. A leaked list of questions Mueller’s team pro- a solution before your problem gets worse which could lead to deportation and family separa- “The president seems well aware that his posed to the White House could explain why. tion. political future rests in holding the line in the They showed that Mueller is studying pos- Crispin Caday Lozano, Esq. is an active member of the State Bar of California, the Ameri- Senate and avoiding conviction by that body in sible obstruction of justice by Trump, including can Immigration Lawyers Association and San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. He the context of impeachment.” his firing of Comey and attempts to protect Flynn. specializes in immigration law and personal injury. For free consultation email or call (info@ Circling the White House Mueller also appears to suspect Trump knew ccllaw.net / 1-877-456-9266) When he fired then FBI director James Com- about a series of contacts between his staff, in- ey on May 9 last year, Trump ostensibly hoped cluding family members, and Russians during the the investigation into possible collusion with Rus- campaign in 2016. sia during the 2016 election would disappear. And he also asked questions in relation to The move backfired. Deputy Attorney Gen- Trump’s business dealings. eral Rod Rosenstein put the probe in the hands of While that could lead to a high-level legal an untouchable independent prosecutor, naming battle, Trump increasingly appears more focused Mueller to the job. on how the November vote could determine his A lanky, taciturn 73-year-old ex-Marine, fate. Mueller was given a broad mandate to chase Republicans have ramped up efforts in re- down anything vaguely tied to Russia and the cent weeks to convince voters the investigation is 2016 election. corrupt and biased. “This is the single greatest witch hunt of a “Much of the bad blood with Russia is caused politician in American history!” an angry Trump by the Fake & Corrupt Russia Investigation, head- declared at the time. ed up by the all Democrat loyalists, or people that Since then, Mueller’s team has quietly inter- worked for Obama. Mueller is most conflicted of viewed scores of Trump intimates, government all,” Trump alleged in a tweet last month. (AFP) officials, and foreigners, including Comey, Rosen- stein, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Trump son- in-law Jared Kushner, former CIA director Mike Pompeo, and White House counsel Don McGahn. No one on Mueller’s team has explained their approach. Yet each public step they take shows they are circling the White House. The first was the July 26 FBI raid on Manafort’s home. Manafort was then indicted on October 30 on money laundering, tax evasion and bank fraud charges. The same day, George Papadopoulos, a young foreign affairs advisor to the Trump campaign, was indicted and pleaded guilty to one charge of lying to investigators, in a clear deal to cooperate with Mueller’s team. On December 1, Flynn, a key campaign insider, also pleaded guilty to a single charge of Answers from LAST WEEK’S Krosword May 17 - 23, 2018 FilAm Star B5 health & Living with depression: Why I might never be ‘cured’—and it’s okay Just when you think you’re free, this sneaky, not deathly expensive—the sooner I can be at peace. insidious illness, depression, can throw you a curve Yes, I do know people who have graduated from lifestyle ball. medication, or have found healthier, more ingenious I had been on a low dose of my antidepressant ways to deal with the illness—and I say, with all for almost six months now, following my doctor’s sincerity: good job. I also know people who are still advice. Although she makes no promises of ever afraid to take it; someone I know felt ashamed and Health@Heart weaning me off it, normalcy can sometimes make self-indulgent about taking antidepressants. Well, he you think you’ve finally beaten the demon. After all, I was put on suicide watch for a couple of days after he survived Christmas! finally went back to his doctor—not how you would Do you have Hep C? Like with most meltdowns now, I saw this com- treat a bit of self-indulgence, right? ing. A combination of recent events—realizations, I’ve gotten used to the stuff, and today’s medi- PHILIP S. CHUA, MD, FACS, FPCS goodbyes, reminders of loss, and the unrelenting cines are cheaper and have less powerful side effects. pressure of caring for a demanding, aging parent— Yes, it would be great if I could stop popping Baby Boomers, be a great relief and provide peace of mind to you left my nerves frazzled. Then, the familiar sinking them, but if that means having to endure the full those born between and your spouse or partner. sadness at the end of a long day. force of this mental illness—in spite of trying every 1945 and 1965, are Can Hep C be prevented or cured? Commenting on my Facebook posts over a gruel- possible natural remedy I could get my hands on— five times more like- Yes, and this is the tragedy. Hep C can be ing period, a friend said, “Did you just have a weekus then I’ll keep my happy pills in there with my vitamin ly to have Hepatitis prevented, and if one should be infected with it, it horribilis?” “More like a fortnightus horribilis,” I C, thank you. C than other people. can be cured, and yet people, in general, simply do managed to joke back. “It’s been a couple of weeks!” Morbid daydreaming One in 30 of them not care or are ignorant about Hep C, and are easy Then, true to the illogical and hypersensitive na- 3. Don’t be alarmed, but the fact is, some of has Hep C and most target for this catastrophic viral infection. Part of ture of clinical depression, it took something absurdly us depressives will always fantasize about suicide, victims do even prevention is by not using other persons personal minuscule to push me over the edge: an unsatisfac- even if it will stay just that: our morbid version of know they have this hygiene wares like, toothbrush, razors, nail clipper, tory facial. (Note: The trigger can be absolutely daydreaming. serious viral disease. nose hair cutters, and avoiding having tattoos, etc., anything—but it’s just the proverbial straw that snaps Then again, it is a fantasy, because although The question is “Do since we do not know who has Hep C infection. the camel’s spine in two.) many of us will never do it, we sometimes wish we you have Hep C?” Today’s advanced treatments of Hep C are shorter Because of an internal communication problem, could—it seems like such a bloody relief. It’s that What is Hepatitis C? and more effective, with a cure rate of about 95 the staff in this skincare clinic chain I used to patron- painful. Hep C is a scary blood-borne inflammation percent. One is declared cured when a lab test done ize omitted a much-anticipated treatment, despite my Depressives who are still walking and talking of the liver caused by Hep C virus, first discovered 3 months after treatment is completed and no Hep multiple reminders that I had scheduled one—not the and being productive and compassionate to others in 1989, that affects almost 4 million people in the C virus is found in the person’s blood. best thing when you’re stressed, looking forward to are among the strongest people I know, because the United States, about a little more than one million Why is there no vaccine for Hep C? a treat, and feeling fragile. So, I gave them a piece of pain can be unimaginable for someone who doesn’t in the Philippines. Other possible causes of hepa- While there are vaccines for Hep A and B, my (not-so-right) mind—and within minutes, I had understand. titis in general are toxic agents like alcohol and there is no vaccine to prevent Hep C. Research sunk into deep sadness. Take my word for it; it’s not emo, angst, drama drugs, and autoimmune diseases. WHO reports efforts to develop vaccine for Hep C has been ongo- Running away or hugot. that almost 40 percent of global deaths due to viral ing for almost 3 decades, when the virus was first Thoughts I hadn’t entertained in a while were When it’s real and unmanaged, depression can hepatitis are in the Western Pacific Region. About identified. The unique characteristic of Hep C virus soon dancing around in my head— kill even the most promising, once-joyful young 75 percent to 85 percent of infected people will and the fact that there are six distinct genotypes fantasies of running away, leaving the country, people. develop chronic (long-term) hepatitis. with 50 subtypes of Hep C makes it much more disappearing, and figuring out some way to end my If you still don’t know that, you don’t know What are the symptoms of Hep C? difficult to come up with a Hep C vaccine. There life without really doing it myself. Yes, all that be- what’s happening in the world, and haven’t been Most people infected with Hep C virus have were more than 20 Hep C vaccines were studied cause of a minor customer service failure—a fabulous watching the news. (Although I don’t blame you.) no symptoms, but some of these may be evident: on animals and a few tested on limited number mountain from a little molehill of vanity. Again, please don’t panic. Like most fantasies, jaundice (yellowish discoloration of the eyes and of people. There are two current investigations: That’s when I sought my doctor’s permission, suicide is something many of us depressives will skin), yellowish dark urine, frequent stomach ache, Therapeutic vaccine trial which will be completed as we had agreed to do if I was feeling off, to increase never get around to acting on. fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite. These usually in 2020, and the prophylactic (Preventive) vaccine my dose for a while. I wanted to prevent a total To be clear: some people do act on it, though, appear after years or decades after exposure to the trial, which will finish in July 2018. If these studies meltdown. or are almost there—and this is where understand- virus. find the vaccines to be effective and safe, large scale What am I saying here? Bear with me; I’m shar- ing depression and accepting what’s happening to Why are Baby Boomers more prone? clinical trials will follow to obtain evidence-based ing information (again) that some people might not depressed loved ones can truly save them. US-CDC explained that “many Boomers were confirmation. As with any illnesses, prevention is be comfortable with, so that other depressives experi- One grandparent I heard of insisted on an MRI, infected in the 70s and 80s when infection control the best “cure.” encing the same thing can be reminded that this sh_t and not a psychiatrist, for her despondent teen- standards were not what they are today. So, the Is Hep C blood test covered by insurance? happens to us (because we’re special, haha). age granddaughter, because “walang ganyan sa lahi spread went on more rampantly. It was only start- The blood test for Hep C is simple and a one- 1. Some people, I believe, don’t ever get “cured” natin.” ing in 1992 when donated blood was screened for time test. It is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and of depression; they just learn to manage it, some So, to grandparents, parents, partners or sib- Hep C. The current standards are higher and more most private insurance. But covered or not, the better than others. In my case, I think I’m doing okay, lings still in denial: please get over yourselves, and to stringent. With the internet and era of informa- blood test for Hep C is a life-saving test. The pricey except that some extended stability led me to think hell with “what other people might say.” tional tech, public health education is more ac- medications for the treatment of Hep C infection that maybe, I was getting permanently “cured”—not Some people are born with missing chromo- cessible and more effective. Since it takes decades may or may not be covered, so it is prudent to quite an accurate term. somes, heart valves or sensory functions, and still before symptoms show up, Baby Boomers who are check with Medicare/Medicaid, or your private It’s like hoping to be completely “cured” of manage to survive and thrive. infected may just be showing symptoms now. insurance company. juvenile diabetes or a congenital heart problem—it’s Depressives are born with brains, neurotrans- What does Hep C virus do to the liver? How is Hep C treated? more a matter of changing lifestyles than chopping mitters and serotonin supplies a bit awry; combine First, it causes inflammation of the liver cells. The treatment varies depending on what geno- the erring organ off. that with a challenging life and difficult relationships, Years later, between 5 to 20 percent of the patients type of Hep C one has. The FDA, in August 2017, In some people, the chemical imbalance and and you have someone fighting a daily battle that you develop liver cirrhosis (non-functional tissue scars approved a daily combination pill of glecaprevir genetic predisposition of depression may be irrevers- don’t see. replace normal liver tissues). Other causes of and pibrentasvir, which offers a shorter course of ible, so one should learn to adapt to situations rather Someone recently told me she couldn’t believe I liver cirrhosis are alcohol use, smoking, diabetes, treatment, 8 weeks for adults with any type of Hep than insist on overcoming them. was depressive, because I was so, uhm, active. (Well, obesity. From 2008 to 2012, 124,000 Americans C who do not have cirrhosis and not previously Sounds like a cop-out? No, it’s the gentler way so is a volcano.) were detected to have liver cancer. Over 50 percent treated. The management for those in a different out, and one I’d rather take, no matter what people My goal in life used to be to be called a “former of them were Baby Boomers. From 1990 to 2015, stage of the disease is longer. Cure rate with this say. They’re not the ones waking up with a lump in depressive.” deaths from liver cancer in the USA has increased drug is reported to be 92 to 100 percent. There are their throats and chains weighing down their hearts. Now, I think “a depressive who’s learned to live 60 percent. several other medications available, like Harvoni, 2. The sooner I fully accept that I may be on with the illness” is more admirable. But “a depressive Can sexual contact transmit Hep C? Zepatier, Vosevi, Dakklinza, Viekira Pak, Technivie, medication for life—since they aren’t frying my brains who still manages to be happy and grateful”—now, Yes, most definitely, with unprotected sex. Epclusa, Sovaldi-Olysio, etc. Each genotype of Hep (although some people still insist they are; really, I’m that is something to always aspire for. (Alya B. Hona- While Hepatitis A and E are transmitted through C is treated differently. Physician consultation is way beyond worrying about that now), and they’re san / inquirer.net) contaminated food and water, Hep B, C, and D mandatory in the management of Hep C infection. are acquired through unprotected sex, infected What are some tips for those with Hep C? blood and other body fluids. IV drug abusers get For those infected with Hep C, early treat- infected through contaminated needles. Persons ment is essential. Do not share personal cosmetic/ could have Hep C for decades without symptoms, hygiene items with others, cover open wounds with HOROSCOPE and advanced liver damage has already occurred bandages, dispose used tissues, tampons, sanitary http://www.starlightastrology.com before symptoms appear. If not prevented, or left napkins, and anything with your blood in them. untreated, Hep C can cause deadly hepatoma (liver Do not donate blood, organs, semen or any tissue cancer). More individuals die from Hep C than or body fluids. Use of condom is advised. For any Aries Libra (Mar. 21- April 20) (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) from HIV. That’s how treacherous and deadly Hep emotional trauma following diagnosis, a discussion Travel and communications will not run as Read some books on self awareness. Sign C is. Pregnant women with Hep C could transmit it with your physician for referral for psychotherapy smoothly as you had hoped. Make arrangements up for courses that will bring you more skills. to their babies. Hep C is NOT transmitted through and support group would be of great benefit. to meet friends at your local dance club. This is not the time to lend or borrow money or water, food, or by casual contact, and not by cough- Remember, you are not alone and Hep C is curable. Financial limitations may add to your possessions. Risky ventures may turn in your ing, sneezing, kissing, hugging, and breast-feeding. Friends and family are often a substantial source depression. You can come up with future trends favor. Who should get tested for Hep C virus? of love, understanding, compassion, and sense of in creative fields. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. Except for a few, everyone, especially baby security. Also, be encouraged by the fact that Hep C Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. boomers, those who do unprotected sex, and IV today can be cured, even up to 100 percent in most Scorpio drug addicts should be tested for Hep C virus. This instances. Taurus (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) is the ONLY way to find out and know for sure. Hep Visit philipSchua.com Email: scalpelpen@ (Apr. 21- may 21) Emotional up and downs have caused doubts C infection can be cured, the reason it is best to gmail.com Don’t be afraid to lay your cards on the in your personal life. Be careful what you diagnosed early. If the test is negative, that would table. For now just do the best you can. Don’t consume this week. Your home environment may get involved in secret affairs or underhanded be hectic, which could result in emotional upset involvement’s. Money may slip through your if you aren’t well organized. Changes regarding Answers to this week’s Krosword fingers. your career direction will payoff handsomely. on NEXT WEEK’S issue Your lucky day this week will be Friday. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. KrosWord (Source: Classic Pilipino Krosword, as edited by Ramon S. Lorenzo) Gemini Sagittarius (May 22-June 21) (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) PAHALANG Romantic opportunities will flourish through Try to spend some time on your own. Female 1 Babad travel or communication. Problems with peers is members of your family may be difficult to 5 Opisyal na putong ng apparent. Don’t let criticism upset you. Hassles deal with. You may need a physical outlet that 1 obispo na hugis arko will delay your plans. Opportunities to make will help you relieve your tension. Avoid any 10 Igi advancements through good business sense are confrontations with colleagues. 2 12 Pampabango ng pagkain evident. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. 3 Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. 4 13 Kuliti: Ingles Capricorn 6 14 Masama: Ingles Cancer (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) 7 16 Tunog ng katok (June 22-July 22) Don’t push your mate if you want to keep 17 Michigan: daglat Any attractions toward clients will be this union going. You may need to make a few 8 18 Sidhi one sided and must be put right out of your alterations to your living arrangements. Work 9 20 Simbolo ng Tantalum head. You may be in love this week, but who diligently and you will get ahead this week. You 21 Isa sa mga pangkating knows what tomorrow may bring. Offer good may be sensitive concerning friends and their etniko ng mga Subanun conversation and a nice soothing lunch. Be situations. 23 Pinahintulutan prudent and don’t be led down the garden path. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. 25 Paliwanag Aquarius 27 Alabama: daglat Leo (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) 29 Gawak (July 23-Aug 22) You need activity. Get together with those you 30 Simbolo ng Galium Restrictions may be difficult for you to live find men tally stimulating. Your ideas will be well 31 Pera ng Laos with, but try to do things by the book. Be received. You may have a problem at work with a 32 Lunan sa hilagang bahagi cautious of making any residential changes this female coworker. ng Thailand week. Travel and social activity will bring about Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. 34 Apelyidong Tsino interesting talks, not to mention contacts. You 35 Kapatid ni Maxene can make headway in the workforce if you put Pisces your mind to it. (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) 37 Nagagalak: Ingles Your lucky day this week will be Monday. You will get drawn into groups that are not PABABA 38 Takbo ng sasakyan favorable to you. Hassles with female colleagues 39 Mahabag 1 Virgo may lead to problems with your boss. You have Iyon din 11 Pagdiriwang (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) your own family to consider as well. Go after 2 Sumasalungat sa isang bagay 14 Trapo Older family members will make demands your professional goals. Those who have been 3 Nagtataglay 15 Tulungan 26 Pirma on your time. Changes in your home may be too demanding should be put in their place or 4 Simbolo ng Alabamium 18 Anagag 28 Bayan sa Batangas disruptive and upsetting. Romantic opportunities out to pasture. 6 Iowa: daglat 19 Pagsala ng paa sa tinapakan 30 Ngatngatin: Ingles will be plentiful if you get out and mingle. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. 7 Bansag sa nagtatago sa 21 Managing Intellectual 32 Sulatan ng mga bata Passion is inevitable and commitments can be 8 ibang bansa Property 34 Bagwis made during the heat of the night. 9 Maingay na kaluguhan 22 Lumaylay: Ingles 36 Simbolo ng Barium Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. Asong gala 24 Tema 37 Bulalasing pangprobinsya B6 FilAm Star May 17 - 23, 2018 entertainment Look: Barrettos’ ‘little princess’ stars in solo photo shoot reminisces about first calendar Make way, Julia, Claudia photos of her “happy baby” on wore a dress bearing a rainbow and the rest of the gang! There’s her Instagram page yesterday, print. gig with Maui Taylor, a new Barretto in town. May 15. In one shot, the six- The little girl also enjoyed Aubrey Miles reminisced Marjo- a pastel-toned about the first time she became rie Barretto’s tea time, in a a calendar girl with fellow sexy youngest daugh- floral dress. icons Maui Taylor and Diana ter Erich was She was Zubiri. the star in a solo pretty in More than a trip down photo shoot by pink in an- memory lane, Miles also Nice Print Pho- other shot, and thought about the almost two tography and looked like she decades of friendship born Exige Wedding. was a young from the three of them working The Barret- designer, ready together. tos have been to create some The actress uploaded a initially discreet clothes. photo of the calendar girl trio about the iden- Of course, on Instagram yesterday while tity of the girl, Marjorie did dressed in finery. She wrote on previously refer- not miss hav- the caption, “Love them more. ring to Erich ing a photo Almost 2 decades with these as simply their with her little two.” (L-R) Aubrey Miles, Maui Taylor, and diana Zubiri “little princess.” girl, posing Zubiri replied on the com- Erich Barretto (Photo: www.entertainment.inquirer.net) But lately, the before a dainty ment section, “Tanda na natin (Photo: www.news.abs-cbn.com) family has been garden setting (We’ve gotten old)?” zens claimed the three sexy stars Zubiri splits her time be- more public with With the Taylor also chimed in and even got hotter and lovelier. tween work, travel and bonding Erich, even giving the little girl year-old looked angelic with a way this Barretto babe glows, wrote, “Two decades talaga? All three women are now with husband Andy Smith and a beautiful Vampire-themed flower crown on her head. Erich is indeed a “little prin- Miss na kita, see you in a week’s with family. Miles spends her their children Joaquin Garcia birthday bash last April. Erich reached up for the cess.” (Katrina Hallare / in- time.” time staying fit with husband and Aliyah Rose The proud mom shared the clouds, and fittingly so, as she quirer.net) Miles also shared a snap- Troy Montero. With the tree sexy icons still shot of the 2003 FHM calendar Taylor settled down with as stunning as ever even after al- on which she, Zubiri and Taylor DJ and businessman Anton most two decades, many would Look: Did join Philippine Rise visit? were featured. Sabarre. She also dotes on her you like to see them featured Action star Robin Padilla selfies with Presidential Spokes- tayong makakaaway na dambu- Despite the three women’s two sons Antoine Miguel and together again on a calendar or seems to be cozy around Presi- person Harry Roque and halang bansa…” claim of getting old, netizens Matteo Alonzo, when not on magazine cover. (Alfred Bayle / dent Rodrigo Duterte, as he has Senator Win Gatchalian in the (There are those who ask insisted their beauty hardly the set of TV series “FPJ’s Ang inquirer.net) been frequently seen in impor- background, as they seemingly again why we did not go to changed at all. If anything, neti- Probinsyano.” tant functions with the latter waited for President Duterte’s South China Sea/West Phil- these past couple of months. arrival. ippine Sea. My fellowmen, I ‘yung level of sincerity. Pero Padilla visited President “Philippine Rise is Food believe our president because Ellen Adarna sued for child bullying mahirap, right now I cannot say Duterte in Malacañang Palace security,” wrote Padilla. “Relax he is saying the truth. What we exactly [what will happen] if last April to discuss rehabilita- muna tayo sa territory dispute should fight for at this time is there will be an apology,” Libay tion efforts in Marawi, telling tandaan mahirap magutom ang what’s ours and for which we said in a phone interview. his fans that his only power is he 100 milyon higit na Pilipino.” can spend our resources, with- The complaint was filed is “friends” with the president. (Let’s relax for a while from the out making enemies of huge a week after Santos posted an In the same month, Padilla was territory dispute. Remember, nations.) open letter to Adarna on Face- found dining with the President it’s hard for over 100 million Padilla likened the situa- book, demanding a public apol- in Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Filipinos to go hungry.) tion with an analogy of a farmer ogy from her within five days. Pasay City. President Duterte failed to wanting to plant crops. “… Yun On May 4, Adarna posted a Last February, Padilla reach the Philippine Rise yes- lupa mo sa kanan mo ay mataba video on her Instagram account popped up in Special Assistant terday, May 15. As per Roque in nga ngunit may mga kaagaw ka that showed the younger Santos to the President Christopher an INQUIRER.net report, the naman…” wrote Padilla. “Yun and her companion at a Japa- “Bong” Go’s Senate hearing; Go President did not go through lupa mo naman sa kaliwa ay nese restaurant. is someone for whom Padilla with his trip because “it was too mataba rin ngunit wala kang The actress accused the has constantly and publicly far and it was not feasible for kaagaw…” child of doing “paparazzi expressed admiration, going as the President to visit there.” (The land at your right Ellen Adarna moves,” alleging that she was far as calling Go his “General Meanwhile, in Padilla’s is fertile, but there are other (Photo: www.cnnphilippines.com) taking photos of her. Jacinto” of the modern day. latest post on Instagram yester- claimants. The land at your left But the teen explained on Yesterday, May 15, Padilla day, he addressed some people’s is also fertile, and there are no Actress Ellen Adarna has give more details. Twitter that she was taking vid- took to his Instagram page once concerns, specifically why “they” other claimants.) been charged in the Pasig City Arnold Labay, the couple’s eos of her food and did not even more to share with his 780,000- didn’t go to the West Philippine “Ano kaya sa dalawa ang Prosecutor’s Office by the moth- lawyer, said the Santoses know Adarna was there. strong followers pictures of him Sea. una mong pag aksayan ng lakas, er of the teenage girl she had wanted to limit their exposure Santos said her child had at the BRP Davao del Sur land- Padilla wrote, “May mga pagod, kayamanan at buhay mo accused of taking photographs to avoid further negative effects even reached out to Adarna to ing dock vessel of the Philippine ilang nagtatanong na naman yun bang trouble ang pipiliin of her at a Japanese restaurant. on their 17-year-old daughter. resolve the matter. Navy. In one picture, Padilla bakit hindi sa South China mo ? O yun swabe na sa umpisa Myra Santos confirmed On question of what will She added: “As much as no can be seen wearing a life vest Sea/West Philippine Sea kami pa lang?” to the Inquirer that she and happen if Adarna would issue one has the right to breach your and standing near the waters. nagpunta. Mga kababayan ako (What between the two her husband filed complaints a public apology, Libay said he privacy, you have no right to In other photos, he showed a ay naniniwala sa ating Pangulo would you spend your strength, on Tuesday for violation of still could not give a definite ruin my daughter’s reputation.” couple of jet skis on the dock, as sapagkat siya ay nagsasabi ng effort, resources and life for? the Anti-Child Abuse Law and answer. (Clarizel G. Abanilla, Jhesset O. well as him lying down on a bed, totoo. Ang ipaglaban natin Will you choose trouble? Or will Anti-Cybercrime Law against “Actually hindi pa natin Enano / inquirer.net) which may or may not be in the sa oras na ito ay yun atin na you choose what’s been smooth Adarna. masagot yan right now probably sleeping quarters of the ship. maaari nating pag aksayahan from the start?) (Cody Cepeda / However, she refused to makita nung mommy kung ano Padilla also took some ng ating mga resources na wala inquirer.net) GMA execs join jurors in PromaxBDA Global Excellence Awards Vets, fresh talents shine at CineFilipino awards most accomplished executives, Actors are a very insecure egories: Nico Antonio (“Delia & grateful because we all worked creatives, and production pro- lot,” confessed Jaime Fabregas, Sammy”) and Ritz Azul (“Mata hard on this film.” fessionals to decide and recog- who won best actor, his first top Tapang”). The newly minted best nize the finest work in televi- plum after over four decades First-time winner Antonio director said that “Eternity” sion and promotion marketing in the industry, at the recently related that collaborating with lead stars TJ Trinidad and Yeng worldwide. concluded CineFilipino Film such experienced actors as Gil Constantino were “very happy Bautista oversees GMA’s Festival. and Fabregas had taught him for, and proud of, the entire corporate strategic planning Although he had amassed valuable lessons in “humility.” production.” “I thank them both as well as the multi-platform several trophies (for best sup- “Whatever happens, whether for their patience and for giving marketing promotions, creative porting actor and best musi- you win or lose, be humble. their all to this film, in spite of services, media and on-air cal score), he surmised that Focus on your craft. And, at the our extreme shoot in Korea,” he continuity, and digital media winning best actor for Therese end of the day, camaraderie is volunteered. They worked, from divisions. Under her leadership, Cayaba’s “Delia & Sammy” the true measure of success.” morning to night, in a bustling the Network’s Program Sup- could probably be the last time Azul, another first-time airport in Incheon for seven port Department has garnered he would go up the podium. honoree, told the Inquirer in days. multiple recognitions from local So he took the opportunity a text message that she got Apart from best ensemble, and international award-giving to speak on matters close to his “shocked” upon hearing the second best film “Hypothala- bodies. Eduardo B. Garcia heart—specifically, the trou- good news. “I didn’t expect any- mus” also scored best produc- Garcia, on the other hand, Regie C. Bautista bling state of our nation. thing. Being part of the film and tion design (Marxie Maolen heads the Network’s division He asserted that “in a time the festival was a huge enough Fadul) and music (Myka Two GMA Network officers in charge of developing and medal and silver medal wins as of fake news,” the role of the honor for me. So winning is a Magsaysay-Sigua and Paul were invited to judge in the executing branded and inte- well as some finalist citations artist becomes all the more bonus!” Sigua). prestigious 2018 PromaxBDA grated promotional campaigns in the previous PromaxBDA crucial. “It is our duty as actors, Best ensemble was be- Third best film, “Delia & Global Excellence Promotion, for GMA and its platforms, Awards. writers, musicians to always stowed on the cast of Dwein Sammy,” swept three of four Marketing, and Design Awards channels, and programs. His Joining this year’s Promax- strive to tell the truth,” he told Baltazar’s “Gusto Kita With honors in the acting derby. in New York this June. dynamic team of creative man- BDA Global Excellence Awards the Inquirer during the awards All My Hypothalamus,” led Meanwhile, best screenplay GMA Network First Vice agers, writers, designers, and are television and streaming show held at the Kia Theatre in by newcomer Iana Bernardez, went to Alpha Habon for “Mga President for Corporate Stra- production personnel devel- networks from all over the Quezon City last Saturday. He daughter of 2013 CineFilipino Mister ni Rosario.” tegic Planning and Concurrent ops and implements compel- world including HBO, Fox, shared the victory with fellow best supporting actress Angel Onstage, Cherie Gil gave Head for Program Support ling marketing strategies and Netflix, AMC, Hulu, and CNN. “truth-seekers.” Aquino. a rousing shout out to the two Regie C. Bautista and Assistant ensures their adaptability to Aside from the global level, Another seasoned thespian, Bernardez quipped: “When female filmmakers, Baltazar Vice President for Creative current and emerging media. PromaxBDA also has awarding Rosemarie Gil, Fabregas’ Delia I finally saw the film, I real- and Cayaba, who had topped Services Eduardo B. Garcia are Bautista and Garcia were events in Asia, North America, in “Delia & Sammy,” bagged ized how good they all were.” the third edition of the tilt. joining an exclusive group of responsible for GMA’s gold and Europe. the best actress award. Since During the shoot, she never got Cayaba recalled that other fests the veteran actress was in the to see their scenes without her had rejected her script count- United States, daughter Cherie character, she recounted. “I felt less times. Baltazar reminisced Beauty queens’ advice to youth: Finish your studies, love yourself Gil accepted the trophy in her I was learning from them as I that it had taken seven years Finish your studies and credentials. competition for girls aged 5 to stead. watched the film. Everyone’s before her script made it to the love yourself. Meanwhile, Bb. Pilipinas 15 held at Farmers’ Garden. The elder Gil “couldn’t performance made a significant big screen. This was the advice given Globe Michele Gumabao said Though she did not join believe” that she had won. In a impact on the movie.” Head of competition Jose by two Bb. Pilipinas queens to the youth should “love them- beauty pageants at a young age, Viber message, she relayed that The three best picture Javier Reyes noted that “stron- those who aspire to become selves and know their worth.” she said she was happy to see she was thankful and was dedi- winners divided most of the ger female voices,” with their beauty title holders. She said that loving oneself young girls join competitions cating her win to her children awards. “passion projects,” resonated Bb. Pilipinas Suprana- “would result to greater things like this because she sees poten- (Michael, Cherie, Marnie and Best film winner, Alec during the weeklong fest. tional Jehza Huelar said studies in life” and “everyone deserves tial in them. the late Mark) whom “I love Figuracion’s “The Eternity Be- Madonna Tarrayo, festival should be their number one to have a bright future.” “Alam mo yung feeling na very much.” tween Seconds,” brought home director, remarked: “It is very priority because a college de- “So, just really know what ‘sana sumali ako before’ siguro The last time Gil won was the best director and editing telling as to the type of viewers gree can serve as a fallback no you deserve and know what may same guts ako katulad ng 41 years ago, for best support- (for Figuracion), cinematogra- festivals usually have. That’s matter what happens after the you want. All kids are special, mga batang ito (You know the ing actress, for her work in phy (Rommel Sales) and sound why it’s important to have a pageant. all of us are special, and we all feeling that if I had joined these “Burlesk Queen,” at the 1977 design (Junel Valencia) prizes. film for every kind of audi- Huelar, who has a degree in deserve to have a big and bright competitions before, I’ll prob- Metro Manila Film Festival. Figuracion admitted that ence.” (Bayani San Diego Jr. / finance from Ateneo de Davao future,” she added. ably have the same guts as these Relatively younger actors his film’s triumph was “unex- inquirer.net) University, said the “sky is Huelar and Gumabao were kids),” she said. (Faye Orellana excelled in the supporting cat- pected.” “But the whole team is the limit” for anyone who has the judges at a floral headdress / inquirer.net) May 17 - 23, 2018 FilAm Star B7 entertainment opens up about dating former President Benigno Aquino III Isabelle Duterte shines in graduation ball gown Grace Lee talked about dated for around four months. “Video Star” hosts asked apart, Lee also revealed they Isabelle Duterte was once her long tresses in a classy half the details regarding her brief Episode 92 of Video Star about the former President’s still keep in touch from time to again a head-turner in a custom ponytail. experience in dating former with hosts Kim Sook, Park Na- good points. Lee said, “He’s time just to ask how the other gown, this time in her gradua- Her grand-ball look was President Benigno Aquino III. Rae, Park So-Hyun, and Girls’ very smart and I could feel that is doing. tion ball. completed with a metallic clutch The former radio personal- On the other hand, Lee The 18-year-old presiden- and bangle. ity and TV host told her story assures their relationship will tial granddaughter chose local It’s not known if she took a during an appearance on the no longer go beyond what it is MBC Every1 Korean talk show now. She said, “You never know “Video Star” via Allkpop. what can happen but our ‘some’ Lee told the show hosts, just ended there. I can comfort- “We weren’t officially dating but ably talk about it now because it had ‘something’ going on. In the happened a long time ago.” Philippines, you call it the dat- Lee formerly worked as a ing stage. If the two are inter- newscaster for local network ested in each other then you can GMA 7 from 2010 to 2012. She go out for dinner together.” then transferred to TV5 where She added, “The rumors she continued doing hosting started spreading when we were and newscasting work from on the stage of getting to know 2012 to 2015. She also worked (L-R) Grace Lee and Noynoy Aquino each other so we couldn’t go as a radio jockey with radio Isabelle Duterte (Photo: www.scmp.com) any further.” personalities Moe Twister and (Photo: www.gmanetwork.com) Reports surfaced regard- Mojo Jojo on the radio show ing the romantic relationship Generation member Sunny he’s a good person after having “Good Times with Mo” between Lee and then President Aquino (Image: YouTube/ALL THE talks with him.” 2007 and 2012. (Alfred Bayle / designer Michael Leyva to dress date, but she may have danced in 2012. According to Lee, they K-POP) After a long time being inquirer.net) her for the milestone event. the night away, as she did in her Leyva put a modern twist on lavish debut. Last January, Du- Instagram Story with another, the ball gown with a halter top terte performed a dance num- Aiko Melendez reiterating that her life is hers: and shimmering silver fabric in ber for guests—complete with “Again, this is my life!!! Sorry swirling patterns. backup dancers—at the luxury to bashers of if you find my life too amus- Leyva is known for draping hotel The Peninsula Manila. ing, or even an entertainment clients—including stars Anne The teen’s affinity for Curtis and Pia Wurtzbach—in designer gowns has been seen for some. Talk all you want, her relation- scene-stealing sheer and sparkly in the handful of outfit changes but at the end of the day, I am designs. she had for her pre-debut photo only accountable to God and ship with Subic Professional makeup artist shoots and for the debut proper. Him alone… I rest my case.” Winn Ramos complemented This time, it seems she was sat- mayor: ‘Eat It looks, too, as if Me- the gown with a smokey eye in a isfied with just one gown for the lendez is unapologetic with cool metallic tone while hair- night. (Nina V. Guno / inquirer. your hearts out’ her remarks, hashtagging stylist Allan Vicentico placed net) It seems actress Aiko #sorrynotsorry in both of her Melendez has had enough of posts. Look: Jolina Magdangal all glammed up for maternity shoot Meanwhile, she also her trolls’ bashing when she In anticipation of her nancy. took to her Instagram Stories shared a photo of her with second baby, Jolina Magdan- Another shot showed a lov- yesterday, May 15, with some Khonghun yesterday. The the gal posed for the cameras in a ing moment between Magdangal sharp words. two of them were out on a nature-themed maternity photo and her firstborn, Pele, who The posts concerned her date night and looked content shoot. cupped her cheeks in his hands. (L-R) Subic mayor Jay Khonghun and Aiko Melendez and happy, showing every- The actress and expect- She and Pele were also boyfriend, Subic mayor Jay (Photo: www.mytimesnow.com) Khonghun, and internet trolls body that they are strong and ant mother looked radiant in joined by her musician-husband who just won’t stop hating on ghun back in February, when lives when I make mistakes? positive despite all the vitriol a flowing pinkish dress while Mark Escueta for a family photo. their relationship. she took a picture of them Hindi naman diba (It didn’t, aimed towards them. holding her baby bump, as seen Magdangal also shared with “Hinihintay nyo talaga na clasping each other’s hands right?)… so knock it off guys… “Date night. It’s our in a photo Magdangal shared fans a video of the day’s shoot, with fans on her Instagram page, posted on her “Jolina Network” magkamali ako ano (You’re and calling it “Happiness.” Get a life… I will not adjust choice to be together, whether Mother’s Day, May 13. The photo YouTube channel. She admitted really waiting for me to make The actress had her fair to what you think is right for you like it or not. And we are was shot in Casa Bendita, Rizal. that she regrets not having a ma- share of heartbreaks in the me… No one is perfect, who- not here to please anyone. a mistake, right?)… My life Magdangal looked like a ternity pictorial while pregnant So eat your hearts out trolls,” will never be based on what past, from her ex-husband ever says they are, hypocrites goddess of the night in another with her first child. you think is right for me… Jomari Yllanna and second kayo. It is never my nature to Melendez declared. (Cody photo. “Still the most magical Magdangal and Escueta are This is my life and my choice,” ex-husband Martin Jickain. rant but when I am pushed Cepeda / inquirer.net) day of my life is the day i became expecting a baby girl whom they wrote Melendez fearlessly. Meanwhile, Khonghun is sepa- to the wall, I will also defend a mom”. …. And I am excited to will call Vika Anaya. (Katrina Melendez first hinted on rated from his wife. myself.” experience that magic again,” Hallare / inquirer.net) her relationship with Khon- “Did it even affect your Melendez followed her she wrote about her second preg- B8 FilAm Star May 17 - 23, 2018