WEEKLY ISSUE 70 CITIES IN 11 STATES ONLINE Vol. IX Issue 395 1028 Mission Street, 2/F, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel. (415) 593-5955 or (650) 278-0692 [email protected] Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 Sen. Cayetano lashes at former U.S. Ramos resigns as envoy, ambassador for ‘interfering’ with PH politics By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent says Duterte is ‘full of s**t’ Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano shot prior to President Rodrigo Duterte’s back at outgoing U.S. Ambassador to state visit to Beijing. By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent the Philip Goldberg over Cayetano stressed there was noth- the latter’s recent remark that he and ing suspicious about the trip Transportation Sec. Arthur Tugade being “unpublicized” because unlike made an “unpublicized” trip to China TO PAGE A7

From L-R, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, Sec. Arthur Tugade, U.S. Amb. Philip Goldberg (Photos: www.pnewscentral.ph / www..coconuts.com / www.alchetron.com) 31 Pinoys transported to safety by embassy in Rome after quakes

Former President Fidel V. Ramos By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent (Photos: www.clubmadrid.org) Thirty-one who were for, loaded on a bus and transported to Former President Fidel V. Ramos said he finds Duterte “full of s…t.” break the ice and help restore the ties affected by ’s most powerful the nearby Perugia, out of harm’s way. resigned as the country’s special envoy In a television interview, Ramos of goodwill and friendship (between earthquake in 36 years are now in the “The Italian Red Cross helped take to China after criticizing President tried to act statesman-like by saying he the Philippines and China),” he added. custody of the Philippine Embassy in care of them, as well,” the embassy Rodrigo Duterte’s repeated diatribes resigned simply because he has done But in his op-ed piece in Manila Rome, said the Department of Foreign wrote. against the while cozying his job and that proper officials have Bulletin, Ramos indicated that he had Affairs (DFA). The DFA said the 31 Filipinos were up to China. In this context, Ramos taken over. “I’ve done my job… to TO PAGE A7 The embassy’s Officer Hector Cruz plucked from the mountainous assured all Filipinos were accounted TO PAGE A7 Arum’s prediction SFPD stops training with PNP over Beauty resigns title in the wake alleged extra-judiciary killings of comments caught on video By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent After 16 years of exchange train- ing program partnership with the Philippine National Police (PNP), San Francisco Police District (SFPD) is now cutting its training program ties to the country. SPORTS NEWS| A5 In a statement to the local CBS affiliate KPIX, SFPD said that this was due to “…concerns over allegations of Mocha Solution civil and human rights violations in the TO PAGE A7 FAS’ fast guide to NorCal Pinoy candidates Ms. -Earth Katherine Espin (left) and Ms. PH-Earth Imelda Schweighart (right) Part 2. (Photos: www.oliverwillis.com / www.missosology.info) Here are more Filipino-American candidates running for office in the No- vember 8 general elections in their own words . . . After failing to win the Katherine Espin bagged the TO PAGE A4 Earth title and issuing controversial title in the said international competi- ENTERTAINMENT | B7 statements, Filipino-German Imelda tion. Schweighart on Monday voluntarily re- Soon after, a video posted by a ne- signed as Miss Philippines-Earth 2016. tizen showing Schweighart approach- Comic unmasked Schweighart and her mother ing her supporters and criticizing the Annabeth Bautista met with Lorraine winner went viral. Schuck, executive vice- president of The 19-second video clip was . The organizers posted on YouTube on October 30 and of and Miss Philippines- later shared on Pageontology Earth, Carousel Productions, sub- page, a social media account solely sequently accepted Schweighart’s dedicated to updates. resignation. The video clip has been taken The 21-year old Schweighart down on YouTube but copies of the From L-R, Rob Bonta, Jim Navarro, and Mike Guingona failed to make it to the Top 16 in the video are still making rounds on Face- (Photos: www.wikipedia.org / www.wingsofangeltransport.com / www.twitter.com) competition held last book and . ENTERTAINMENT | B6 October 29 at SM MOA Arena. Miss TO PAGE A7 A2 FilAm Star Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 ph news LAPD vet hails Duterte’s & Estrada’s Cotabato mayor, 9 bodyguards war against illegal drugs slain in shoot-out with cops By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent

A veteran officer of the Police Department (LAPD) has expressed his support to the Hours after President Ro- enforcers, which prompted anti-drug crusades of both President Duterte and Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada, saying that drigo Duterte threatened to in- them to fire back,” Galgo said. “drastic measures” have to be taken to address the illegal drug situation in the country. tensify his crackdown on crime Police said they suffered Retired LAPD Officer Scott Gilliam, who is in Manila to train members of the Manila Police Dis- following his trip to , a no casualties. trict MPD to become instructors of Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, described as mayor accused of drug traffick- Dimaukom made a name “commendable” the efforts of Duterte and Estrada to rid the country of drugs. ing was killed along with nine for himself by funding the con- “Having the same mission, you have to look at that point when things are terrible in the country. bodyguards in a shoot-out with struction of a pink mosque in And sometimes drastic measures have to be taken to address drastic situations, or when things get police. Saudi Ampatuan in a plea for beyond the point,” said Gilliam. Samsudin Dimaukom, the peace in the town which has “You have to do something different,” he added. mayor of Saudi Ampatuan, was been wracked by violence. Gilliam is the Director for Training of DARE America who, along with fellow DARE mentor Jeffrey one of more than 150 local gov- Duterte, who swept to Smith, were welcomed by Estrada at the Manila City Hall. ernment officials, judges and power in the May elections on Gilliam was one of Datu Saudi Ampatuan Mayor Samsudin police identified by Duterte Dimaukom a pledge to eradicate drugs, the founders of DARE in earlier this year as being in- (photo: www.vismin.politics.com.ph) described his critics as “fools” 1983 in Cali- fornia while volved in the illegal drug trade. and said he is not breaking any working as police officer The deadly crime war kom and his security personnel domestic laws by threatening of LAPD. Gilliam and has claimed more than 3,800 opened fire after anti-narcotics to kill criminals. Smith led 12 other DARE lives and drawn criticism from police stopped their vehicles at After his state visit to Ja- America instructors the United States, the United a checkpoint on suspicion they pan, Duterte threatened to step in training 72 members Nations and international were transporting illegal drugs. up police killings of drug sus- of the MPD to become rights groups who have accused Officers returned fire, pects. He announced his wish certified instructors police of summarily executing killing the men in the town of to get rid of illegal drugs in the of DARE, an international suspects. Makilala. Philippimes. He also told the classroom- based Police Spokesman Supt. “Suspects (were) heavily public to expect about 20,000 instruction that teaches Romeo Galgo said that Dimau- armed and fired upon the law or 30,000 more killings. elementary schoolchil- dren to avoid drugs and other harmful President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and Mayor (right) vices. “I know (photo: www.trendingnewsportal.net.ph) that the Prosecutors appeal dismissal of Sen. ’s graft case President wants to cut By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent down drugs in the Philippines. And I think that is very important. The fact that he has made an effort to stop drugs in the Philippines, I think that is a tremendous effort, “ Smith commented about Du- Ombudsman prosecutors fertilizer suppliers because the early resolution of their cases. terte’s anti-drug policies. appealed the Sandiganbayan’s preliminary investigation took 37 The prosecutors said “the Launched in 1983, DARE is a comprehensive education program taught in thousands of schools dismissal of the graft case against months, nine of them awaiting respondents’ silence may therefore in the U.S. and 52 other countries, including the Philippines. DARE curricula address drugs, violence, former actor-turned Sen. Lito Lapid Ombudsman approval of the indict- be interpreted as a waiver of such bullying, internet safety, and other high risk circumstances that today are too often a part of students’ for having taken too much time in ment prepared by the prosecutors. right” to the speedy disposition of lives. the preliminary investigation stage. The state prosecutors con- their cases. In an 11-page motion for tended Lapid and his co-accused The prosecutors said the It was Estrada who introduced DARE to the country in 1993 when he was vice-president and head reconsideration, the Office of the had asked the Ombudsman’s “baseless imputation of delay and of the Presidential Anti-Crime Commission (PACC). He now serves as chairman of DARE Philippines. Special Prosecutor said the court prosecutors for several deadline prejudice” should not be enough Estrada thanked DARE America for its support to his administration’s continuing effort to rid the should have looked at the cir- extensions for filing their counter- to prevent the Ombudsman from capital city of drugs and save the future of the young generation. cumstances too, and seen that the affidavits, as well as more time to pursuing the case. “The people of Manila and I will be forever grateful for your support and active involvement in time consumed was reasonable. It produce certain documents. “The unfounded claim of un- this crusade to make Manila a city for the future: progressive, peaceful, and drug-free,” Estrada told stressed that “speedy disposition is “To fault the Office of the Om- due delay is against the rule of law. the team of DARE America instructors. a relative and flexible concept.” budsman and include the period The state should not be precluded He said fighting the drug menace “is a fight for survival.” The former action star of spent for the allowance of exten- to run after the supposed violators “We must take immediate and effective actions for the sake of our country. As the mayor of Ma- Philippine movies was accused of sions sought to file their counter- so long as the statute of limitations overpricing the purchase of 3,880 affidavits and several other motions in instituting the crime and apply- nila, I want to make Manila the first city in the country to be drug-free,” Estrada pointed out. liters of fertilizer by PHP 4.27 for the production of documents ing the penalty therefore has not In inviting DARE America instructors in Manila, Estrada said they are hoping to train more DARE million, as well as foregoing the and the like is unfair to the pros- been prescribed,” the appeal added. instructors as part of the city government’s plan to expand the coverage of the program. required public bidding during his ecution,” read the Ombudsman While the court dismissed the MPD, he said, only has 14 active DARE instructors since he started implementing the program in incumbency as Pampanga governor prosecutors’ motion. criminal case against Lapid and Manila in 2013. in 2004. The appeal said the respon- the suppliers, it clarified that the Early last month, through Estrada’s initiative, 29 Army soldiers from the Philippine Army-Civil On September 30, the anti- dents just denied the graft allega- government could still pursue a Military Operations Group graduated from the DARE Officers Training Course, the first batch of mili- graft court’s First Division junked tions in the preliminary investiga- civil case to recover damages from tary men to be trained as DARE instructors. the case against Lapid and three tion stage and never moved for an them. Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 FilAm Star A3 ph news Legislature sees federalism framework in place by 2019 Duterte turns to for rifles President Duterte has be- and Manila. PNP still wants M4s By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent littled the decision of the US state Last month, during a state Even so, the PNP is not yet department to halt the planned visit to Beijing, Mr. Duterte giving up hope that it could get The House of Representatives is confident of coming up with a draft Constitution that embodies the sale of more than 27,000 assault declared “separation” from the M4s. shift to a federal form of government for the Philippines in 2019, at which time President rifles to the Philippine National United States and realignment to The national police chief Duterte has vowed to resign to give way to a new president. Police, saying the Philippines China and Russia. told reporters on Wednesday that House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said they expect to meet the original target set by Du- could just turn to Russia for Before his trip to Beijing, Mr. the US supplier, SIG Sauer, had told the PNP that as of Nov. 1, the terte to wrap up legislative firearms. Duterte said the United States “Susmaryosep! Is that all?” had refused to sell some weapons export license for the M4 sale was work on federalism within the President told reporters after to the Philippines, but he did not still “undergoing the normal pro- three years. Once this is visiting the tombs of his parents care because Russia and China cess” in the US state department. done, the draft of the new in Davao City on Tuesday night. were willing suppliers. “We will continue to monitor Charter will be submitted “Is that all they can say to In Davao City on Tuesday the status of this license and ad- to a plebiscite to coincide threaten me? That they will not night, Mr. Duterte said his ad- vice of any meaningful changes,” said PNP Director General Ron- with the 2019 midterm sell firearms to us? We have many ministration may turn to Russia air rifles here,” he said in jest. for arming PNP personnel. ald dela Rosa. elections. The US state department “Remember what the Rus- “We don’t yet have an official President Duterte stopped the planned sale of sian diplomat said? ‘Come to notice confirming the alleged himself urged Congress 27,304 M4 assault rifles to the Russia. We have everything you halting of the procurement. to “hurry up the process” PNP on Monday after Democratic need,’” Mr. Duterte said, recount- For now, the delivery will push in his expressed wish to Sen. Ben Cardin said he would ing his meeting in Davao with through,” he said. Dela Rosa said the M4s were step down earlier than his oppose the transaction. Russian Ambassador Igor Kho- The state department vaev before the elections in May. intended for the PNP campaign six-year term. This was the informs the US Congress when Russian light arms against private armed groups, not same interest the President international weapons sales are in The Russians have nothing for Mr. Duterte’s war on drugs. gave to Congress’ restora- the works. Aides said Senate for- like the short, light M4 assault In a radio interview earlier tion of the death penalty eign relations committee staff in- rifle that fires the popular 5.56- on Wednesday, Dela Rosa said House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez formed the state department that millimeter cartridge. his men could use pistols (photo: www.conceptnewscentral.com) that he is passionate about. Cardin, the most senior Democrat But standard issue for Rus- or even their fists in fighting “Yes. We’ll do it,” on the committee, would oppose sian police forces is the Vityas-SN drug suspects. Speaker Alvarez said when asked by reporters if the House was on track to meet its target the deal with the Philippines dur- submachine gun, chambered for Dela Rosa said his only date. ing the department’s prenotifica- the 9×19-mm Parabellum round, regret should the M4 deal fall Alvarez said an Executive Order has yet to be issued seeking to establish a 25-man tion process for the sale of M4s, and PP-2000, a police subma- through would be “the time lost,” constitutional commission tasked with writing a draft Charter for subsequent deliberation in stopping the deal. chine gun that also fires the 9×19- as the government would have to Congress. He noted that an EO has been forwarded to the Palace in late August and is pend- Rights violations mm Parabellum cartridge. conduct another competitive bid- Aides said Cardin was reluc- For police pistols, the Rus- ding for a new contract for M4s ing with the Office of the Executive Secretary. tant for the United States to pro- sians have the Yarygin PYa Grach from another source. In a speech in Cotabato City earlier, Duterte said: “When this is completed in three vide weapons to the Philippines chambered for the 9×19-mm In a news briefing at Malaca- years, I give you my word: When the framework is there, I will resign to give way to a new given concerns about human Parabellum round and looks like ñang on Wednesday, presidential President. You have nothing more to worry about. Let me be the one to say that I want out. I rights violations in the country. a variant of the 9-mm Czech- spokesperson Ernesto Abella, won’t wait for six years,” he also said. More than 3,700 people have made CZ SPO1. commenting on Cardin’s concern about the human rights situation “Just hurry up the process. Once the federal (system) is in place, the regions will be been killed in police operations or Still standard issue for Rus- by suspected vigilantes since Mr. sian police forces is the Makarov in the Philippines, said President carved up into federal regions, and there will be more power below and less power in high Duterte took office and launched pistol, chambered for the 9×18- Duterte had invited the United (office), it’s up to you what you’ll see here),” he added. a brutal war on illegal drugs on mm Makarov cartridge, which is Nations to investigate. The drive toward federalism is in keeping with Duterte’s election-campaign platform to June 30. little known in the Philippines. “However, the invitation have the country decentralized. US criticism of Mr. Du- For rifles, the Russians can itself does not preclude a care- terte’s violent campaign against offer the PNP, and maybe the ful process on procedures to be drugs has angered the Philippine Philippine Army and the Marines, agreed upon between the Philip- Quote of the Day leader, who almost daily spews various versions of the AK-47, the pine government and the [United profanity-laced tirades against latest of which is the AKM-47, Nations],” Abella said. (Allan the United States, complicating which is chambered for the heavy Nawal, Jerome Aning, Marlon “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend” relations between 7.62×39-mm cartridge. Ramos / inquirer.net) Martin Luther King Jr. A4 FilAm Star Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 ph news Duterte rejects use of nuclear energy in PH

President Rodrigo Du- The President said the Really, really tight safe- after all, pag may leak ‘yan, are not yet in) danger zone Energy Secratry Alfonso terte last Monday night said use of nuclear energy must guards to assure that there pag mag ano, lahat tayo that we will die if there’s no Cusi earlier said that nuclear the use of nuclear energy be studied carefully and the will be no disasters if there tatamaan diyan (if there is a energy,” he said. power is “a good option” for would not happen during his government must come up is a nuclear leak or explosion nuclear leak, we would all be In September, senators the Philippines. presidency. with safeguards in case of somewhere in the nuclear affected) and it’s our country, visited the Bataan Nuclear Cusi said Department of “Maybe someday [but] nuclear explosions. reactors that we will build remember that,” he added. Power Plant (BNPP) to ex- Energy (DOE) has initiated a not during my presidency,” “Huwag muna ngayon in,” he said. Duterte said the Philip- amine whether the 40-year- study on the possible util- Duterte said in an interview kasi (I guess now is not a “It has to be studied pines still has enough power old could still be used or the ity of the mothballed BNPP. at the Roman Catholic Cem- good time because) we have carefully by Congress and supply. government needs to build a (Nestor Corales / inquirer. etery in Davao City. to come up with safeguards. by the Filipino people. For “Wala pa talaga tayo (We new nuclear power plant. net)

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Mike Guingona for Daly City Council, lawyer Awareness and prevention Vocal in my objection against Clinton is the best candidate. The only Filipino candidate San Mateo County programs for Pinoys who Trump’s anti-immigration I will vote for her. and the most experienced and Board of have highest incidence of Type statements. If he wins in qualified person running. 5th Supervisors, District 5 2 diabetes, public health, November, I will support District is Asian-majority and affordable housing, and fair him. I would be against any birth place of district elections. access to county services attempts to dismantle benefits to undocumented aliens. Jim Navarro for Union Union City Council since 2004 Affordable housing for near- Trump’s anti-immigrant Voting for Clinton not only Believe in equality and open City Mayor and nuclear-families, traffic rhetoric is the voice of the because I’m Democrat but government. Opened many safety and management, racist communities. But the a realist and humanist. Her doors for those who seek to efficient and expeditious city real problem is a congress vision of America, Stronger place their mark under the permit and licensing, tax that is dysfunctional and Together is my mantra as a American dream banner, holiday for new businesses, unwilling to compromise community leader in one of “study hard, work hard and for the best interest of the the best cities in America. treat your neighbor with dignity country. We need to fix and respect.” Congress first and foremost. Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 FilAm Star A5 sports Arum: “Vargas can knock out Pacquiao” CEO predicts KOs in Pacquiao-Vargas, Donaire-Magdaleno bouts on November 5 news , , Oc- (23-0, 17 KOs). a terrific fighter,” said Arum. other, a knockout in this fight. continues tober 31, 2016 – There has been The fight – billed as The “He has a trainer – Dewey Coo- And it’s a lot because Jessie will to have the a cauldron of activity bubbling Legend vs The Champ -- will be per – that has turned him from be fearless, and some people say support of ce- in Nevada not only because it shown on November 6 at 4 a.m. being a defensive fighter into an reckless, and he will be going lebrity boxing is a hotly contested swing state in KSA and 5 a.m. in Dubai, offensive force. And when he after Manny, to try and knock aficionados in the 2016 U.S. elections; it’s live (with replays) via TFC.tv won the world title, he knocked Manny out.” like Sylvester also because it’s five days to go PPV subscription is at 80 SAR. out Sadam Ali who is a terrific Vargas, who is 10 years Stallone and before Philippine boxing legend The Legend vs. The Champ is fighter, who was a member of younger than Pacquiao, said Mario Lopez. and Senator Manny Pacquiao also available via OSN, ELife the U.S. Olympic team, and he in an interview with ABS-CBN (From Sen. (58-6-2, 38 KOs) –- coming out and Mozaic TV Powered by (Vargas) knocked out Ali cold. that “It’s my time to shine. I’m Emmanuel of retirement – goes up against Ooredoo. In the U.S., it will Let me tell you something: the going for a knockout. The min- Pacquiao’s World Boxing Organization be shown on November 5 live, way Manny fights and the way ute that he (Pacquiao) gives me Instagram) (WBO) Welterweight Champion distributed by Top Rank PPV. Vargas fights, if Vargas hits him that opening, I’m taking it. The In an Jessie Vargas (27-1,10 KOs). In a recent interview with – which he is capable of doing 8th round sounds very, very interview Joining a Pacquiao- Stephen A. Smith and Max – he could knock Pacquiao good to me.” with Michelle headlined fight for the first time Kellerman on First Take on out. Remember, Vargas had Vargas almost knocking Joy Phelps on November 5 at the Thomas ESPN, Top Rank Founder and Bradley out in the last round. down Bradley in the 12th round of Behind & Mack Center in Las Vegas CEO Bob Arum claimed that The referee stopped the fight by of their controversial fight in The Gloves, a is Nonito “The Filipino Flash” far from being an easy fight for mistake because he thought the June 2015. (Photo from ABS- very relaxed Donaire (37-3, 24 KOs) who Pacquiao, Vargas could end 10th second was the bell.” CBN News) Pacquiao said, will defend his WBO Super up knocking out the legendary Arum also told ABS-CBN The bold predictions don’t “I know him Bantamweight title against the Filipino fighter. in another interview: “I think end with Vargas; Magdaleno (Vargas) well. undefeated Jessie Magdaleno “Jessie Vargas has become you will see, one way or an- also had daring words to say He fought in against Donaire in an ABS-CBN my undercard interview. before so, I “He (Donaire) is past his know him. I Hard work pays off for practice prime. He will be strong for know what I’m about five rounds. Then he will going to do in fade and we will take over,” the ring.” player turned Ginebra draftee Magdaleno claimed. Come It is fight night, Donaire will be 9 interesting to Jericho de Guzman stands at 6-foot-11, but he was never the one years older than his challenger. note that the to standout in a basketball crowd. “Maybe I’ll be the real Flash only defeat 122-pound super bantamweight During the team’s championship run in the PBA Governors’ come November 5th,” added of Vargas came in the hands of class to return to featherweight Cup, his only chance to step into the parquet floor was when the Magdaleno. Timothy Bradley who Pacquaio category. confetti started to fall inside Smart Araneta Coliseum. “I’m proud of that fight has beaten twice, the last time De Guzman was no fan. He was the team’s practice player, but (Donaire vs Magdaleno),” Arum in April 9 of this year. How- “The truth is that if I win with the anonymity surrounding him he can be easily mistaken for a added. “I think it’s going to be ever, Bradley’s unanimous on November 5th, the next spectator. a terrific fight. I think every one decision win over Vargas was thing I want to do is going Jericho De Guzman Until Sunday night at Robinsons Place Manila when he took the of these fights is going to be questioned after what many against Leo Santa Cruz or Carl (photo: www.spin.ph) stage as the 10th pick in the regular draft by Ginebra. evenly matched, but I can see people thought was the prema- Frampton. I’m a warrior and I “Right now sobrang saya ko ngayon, dream come true, pinagtra- where people are saying that ture halting of the fight when want the big fights. Expect me bahuhan ko ng five months nag pay off na, officially ka-Barangay na Donaire and Magdaleno will Vargas almost put Bradley out in big fights at 126 pounds,” ako,” said de Guzman. be a barn burner.” Arum also with a devastating punch in the Donaire told Boxing Scene. “Ito na start and ibibgay ko best ko. Pagsisikapan ko na tumaas level ng laro ko para sa barangay.” noted that while Donaire is an dying seconds of the 12th round De Guzman is already 27 years old, a little old for someone who’s just starting a professional bas- experienced warrior, Magdale- on June 27, 2015. In the Middle East, for ketball career. no is “training like a beast”. more information on The Leg- But age is not an issue for the former College of St. Benilde center who admitted he once doubted Of course, Pacquiao and Meanwhile, Donaire is so end vs The Champ, visit emea. if he could ever become a PBA talent. Donaire are aware of all the ma- confident against Magdaleno kapamilya.com or facebook. “Dati before I graduated naisip ko pero, di ako nag give up sa dream ko kasi alam ko through hard cho boasting by their respective that he is already looking at com/TFCMiddleEast or follow work and dasal sa Diyos makakarating ka sa pangarap mo,” said de Guzman. “Hindi ako nag give up opponents. career plans beyond November TFC Middle East on IG and and naghanap ako ng ways. (Bong Lozada / inquirer.net) Senator Manny Pacquiao 5 which includes leaving the Twitter @KapamilyaTFC. FilAm Star Classifieds (650)278-0692 (415)593-5955 WANTED FULL TIME/PART TIME CAREGIVER IN PACIFICA PLEASE CALL (510) 914-6693 WANTED DRIVERS / AGENTS WAREHOUSEMAN FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Fluent in Tagalog Self - motivated Please call 1-800-432-4300 Caregiver & Administrator Experienced caregiver, CAN, LVN, RN, and Administrator. For San Rafael. CA ARF Facility. Flexible Hours, Competitive compensation. 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ESTIOKO Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte that the Philippines -- under Duterte’s leadership – istration, he became controversial with many announced his “separa- is now in his pocket, totally detached from the U.S. It’s just unfortunate international bodies like the , the tion” from the United And it would certainly have given him a firm grip that Philippine Presi- European Union, and with US President Barrack States during his state on the vast South China Sea. Wrong! dent Rodrigo “Digong” Obama, criticizing his unconventional crackdown visit to China, it shook the The day Digong returned to the Philippines, he Duterte, the president against drugs leaving more than 3,600 suspects world. Not that it would clarified that he’s not cutting ties with the U.S. He I admired for pursuing dead, including more than 1,300 suspects killed have changed the balance said he was just pursuing a “separation of foreign his campaign promise in gun battles with police. This is an average of 36 of power in the Indo- policy” from the U.S., which was quite different to solve the country’s killings a day since the took his office in June. -Pacific region, but in meaning and purpose to what he proclaimed in drug problem in one “The scale of the crackdown has been un- it was because of the abrupt – “strange,” I might China, which was “separation from the U.S.” He year (originally it was six precedented,” according to the Inquirer article a say – way of which it was announced. But what is said that he didn’t want it to affect local jobs in months, but he requested look at the 1st 100 days of Duterte’s phenomenal surreally baffling is his retraction the next day. Is American-owned companies in the Philippines and for another six months after seeing the magni- rule, “launching more than 23,500 raids so far it a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde syndrome or it’s the large number of Filipinos in the U.S. He also tude of the problem may not be able to be fixed in and arresting 22,500 suspected drug dealers and just plain grandstanding? said that it is in the best interest of the Philippines six months), made the comment that “The Filipi- addicts. More than 1.6 million houses of drug sus- One personality wants to maintain the status to maintain diplomatic relations with the U.S. nos in America are not Filipinos anymore, they’re pects have been visited by police to invite them Volte face quo on U.S.-Philippine relations while the other Americans. Their attitude is American…” Just for to surrender and stop using drugs or disengage An article on the Nikkei Asian Review titled, personality wants to sever all ties with the U.S. the record, we are Filipinos at heart and we think from the drug trade. About 732,000 addicts and “Duterte’s ‘about-face’ unsettles Xi,” published last and align with the “ideological flow” of China and as Filipinos too… without jeopardizing of course dealers have surrendered, apparently for fear of October 28, talked about Duterte’s volte face [an Russia. And in a moment of Napoleonic illusion, he our US citizenships. In fact, most of us here are being killed…” saw himself as part of an alliance – China, Philip- act of turning around so as to face in the opposite dual citizens, thus counting us as Filipinos… Also, FilAm Avelino Ocampo said, “President pines, and Russia -- against the world! Why didn’t direction] upon his return to the Philippines. The citizens of the Philippines. Duterte is okay on drugs but on other aspects… I he include North Korea? report said: “The Internet was not slow to react to True, I am an American citizen, but I trace think he needs more refinement in dealing with The problem is: Duterte (also known as Du30) Duterte’s volte face, and the word ‘fraud’ has gone my roots in the Philippines and I treasure that! them to be more acceptable and more presiden- seems to live in his own little world totally detached viral. One social media post read, ‘Duterte changed tial…” from the geopolitical realities that dictate how his face as soon as he returned to the Philippines As the saying goes, “Ang hindi marunong lumin- nations – and their leaders -- interact with one after securing money from China.’ gon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa The same sentiment goes to Dolores Misa. another. He seems to think of the Philippines as “The reference was to the traditional Chinese paroroonan”. It might sound corny but all of us She said, “I like what he is doing being true to an island onto itself that can provide security for art of ‘face changing,’ where performers go from Filipinos here in the US live by it. his campaign promise to rid off drug lords and her people without help from anybody. And, worst, one character to the next by swapping masks in During Philippine Independence Day, we reduce drug-related crimes, but I just hope he dismantling the Philippines’ military ties with the a Beijing opera or during a banquet. Many feel it gather together and celebrate our freedom. We will do it in a humane manner”. U.S. would strip the Philippines of the capability to was not the mask that was changed so much as a raise the Philippine flag in front of the city hall In the same article, Duterte’s public threats defend her sovereignty and territorial integrity. complete change of heart. during a flag raising ceremony attended by city to kill criminals, especially drug dealers, have Digong’s brand of geopolitics “Other online posts put it in less uncertain officials and FilAms. When boxing icon and Phil- helped considerably reduce the crime rate, ac- Evidently, Duterte’s brand of geopolitics di- terms, ‘China got dumped. China was deceived,’ ippine Senator Manny Pacquiao fights here, we cording to police. A poll by the independent gresses from established norms and conventions in read one. Another said, ‘It is a divorce in disguise take day offs at work and watch the fight… then Social Weather Stations last month showed 84 international relations. His handling of the Philip- [from the U.S.] for the sake of borrowing [from celebrate with him, win or loss. percent of adult Filipinos are satisfied with his pines’ West Philippine Sea/South China Sea claims China]. That’s not uncommon in China.’ ” The first FilAm California State Legislator war on drugs. vis-à-vis the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s Damage control Rob Bonta filed many bills related to Filipinos In a separate article from the Inquirer titled (PCA) ruling, which is overwhelmingly favorable to It must have occurred to Duterte that he didn’t which became laws of the state. His first bill Bato-PNP winning war on drugs in Duterte the Philippines, has bungled the country’s strong have to let go of the U.S. now that he had secured (AB 123) became a law, duly signed by California administration’s first-100-days, the “Philippine case against China. Had Duterte stayed on course a huge economic package from China. During his Governor Jerry Brown incorporating the farm National Police (PNP) is, so far, winning the war in pursuing the Philippines’ claims, the other subsequent visit to Japan following the China trip, labor contributions of our Filipino farm workers, against drugs”, PNP chief Dir. Gen. Ronald “Bato” claimant-countries could have used the PCA ruling he appointed Philippine Star columnist Babe Ro- the 1,500 Delano Manongs, led by Larry Dulay Dela Rosa said Monday. mualdez as special envoy to the U.S., reportedly as to pursue their own maritime claims against China. Itliong. The Milpitas City Council led by FilAm Asked to give an assessment of the first 100 part of a “rebooting” of relationship with the U.S. It’s interesting to note that with all the geopo- Mayor Jose Esteves declared October 25 (Larry’s days of the government’s intensive campaign report said: “Foreign litical mishaps and diplomatic faux pas that Duterte birthday) as Larry Dulay Itliong Day. against illegal drugs, Dela Rosa, in a press brief- did, he had the temerity to claim that he was a Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. informed Romualdez We send money to our relatives there, we ing at Camp Crame, said: “One sentence. We are Foreign Service graduate. At a press conference last of his appointment yesterday at the Imperial Tower invest, we bring honor and glory to the Philip- winning the war on drugs. We are winning.” October 19 during his state visit to China, Filipino Hotel in , on the sidelines of Duterte’s three- pines, and we look at the Philippines as our coun- Latest statistics from the PNP showed that journalist Ellen Tordesillas quoted him in her day official visit. try of origin. Hence, the word FilAms, short for at least 3,441 individuals died—1,375 in legiti- column as saying: “Now that I am the President, “ ‘We are trying on how we can work with the mate police operations, 2,066 “deaths under by the grace of God, I read a lot; I’m a lawyer and I changes… especially with the upcoming elections in Filipino-Americans, as we associate the country studied geopolitics and all, and also I am a gradu- the US so we will see how we can (establish)… let’s and its people all the time, reminding us here in investigation”—since President Duterte assumed ate of the Foreign Service so I get to know how to call it as rebooting our relationship with the US,’ the US that we are Filipinos. office up to October. balance this contending (forces).” said a member of the President’s official delegation Majority of Filipinos are somehow satisfied Records show a total of 22,387 drug person- But what Digong did was break one of the here. with the President’s performance for the past 100 alities who have been arrested in 23,474 opera- rules of geopolitics, which is: “Geopolitics is not “ ‘We’d like to communicate the message of days, since they saw some improvements in the tions under “Oplan Double Barrel” conducted a zero-sum game.” Indeed, in today’s globalized how we will have a rebooting of our relationship,’ peace and order situation, but for Filipino-Amer- from July 1. Under the “Oplan Tokhang,” the economy, the object of geopolitics is to arrive at a the official, who declined to be named, added. ‘Yes, icans, they have mixed emotions on the matter, police visited 1,601,691 houses of drug users and win-win situation where players need to compro- of course we will continue our relationship with the especially now that you are not counting us. They pushers. This led to the surrender of 732,115 drug mise. Gone are the days when nations go to war to US.’ may have approved of his good intentions for the personalities, 52,812 pushers and 679,303 users. settle territorial disputes. The Cold War is over and “As special envoy, Romualdez’s ‘special mis- country but the way he is implementing it, it’s My good friend Gen. Isidro Lapena, Director we are now living in a multipolar world order where sion’ is to put back on track Philippine-US rela- where the disagreement is. General of Philippine Drug Enforcement Admin- all nations are interdependent with one another. tions,” the report concluded, which begs the ques- Nestor Punzalan, a FilAm from San Jose, istration (PDEA) with the rank of a cabinet mem- The world is shrinking too; and everybody is just a tion: Can Romualdez fix the damage Digong made? California said, “I like his intention, good inten- ber, is doing well in his role as the President’s “click” away. Geopolitics is addition tion…That’s what we need – an iron hand – in drug zsar. He was with President Digong in China Digong’s attempted maneuver to “separate” Now that Digong has his cake, he wants to eat dealing with the drug problem. But I don’t agree and signed the RP-China Protocol on Coopera- from the U.S. -- militarily and economically -- and it, too. But while a zero-sum game might produce with his style in carrying out his goals. I just hope tion on drug suppression in both countries. From threatened to form an alliance with China and Rus- intermediate success in the short term, just like that he will change his style and not waiver in his China, he went to , Shri Lanka to attend sia, did not only fail to materialize but it also made what Digong did on his China visit; he should – campaign, especially now that he has created a lot a Southeast Asia Conference on drugs and drug nay, must! -- realize that in the long term, good a “village clown” of himself. And while he made of enemies in the process”. prevention. geopolitics produces better results if it weren’t all these geopolitical and diplomatic boo-boos, his The same observation was registered by Ruel All these developments are good develop- played as a zero-sum game. It reminds me of the Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. and Defense Manipis, also from San Jose, California. “What ments, we from the US recognize. We are with late legendary political leader Eulogio “Amang” Secretary Delfin Lorenzana had the thankless job of he is doing is very dangerous but good for the you but please don’t alienate us. We should be straightening out the knots and kinks of his “inde- Rodriguez whose mantra was “Politics is addition.” country. Well, my only concern is that, maybe, if counted… we are Filipinos, thinking Filipinos and pendent foreign policy,” which has been causing a And so is Geopolitics. he can tone down his words so it will not invite Filipinos at heart! lot of embarrassment for him. At the end of the day, Digong’s flip-flop diplo- international criticism… that will be great!” Ma- (For feedbacks, comments… please email the It’s all drama macy may have worked in his favor at this time, but author @ [email protected]). With all the “Du30 drama” he staged in he must be careful because it could boomerang the nipis said. next time he flip-flops. 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The Opinions expressed by our writers and ALICE BULOS and the rise of Fil-Am political empowerment contributors do not in any way reflect the opinion of the management of Fortune News RODEL RODIS with her, she mentored young leaders to continue the Maryland State Legislature in 1991. Media Inc. advocating for those who could not advocate for When David visited us in San Francisco, he Fortune News Media Inc. It was ironic that themselves,” Mayor Lee said. shared this joke that illustrated the difficulty of Publisher the Filipino American They started from scratch in 1972 uniting the Fil-Am community. Harvey Barkin community leader with Alice Bulos and her husband, Donnie, to- David’s joke Editor-in-Chief the biggest heart of gether with their daughter, Elizabeth, immigrated Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Cesar Chavez all should die of heart to the US in 1972 when Alice was 42 years old. and Larry Itliong all died and went to heaven Edwina Aniag Vice President for Marketing and Operations failure at age 86 at the By then, she had already carved a distinguished where they were warmly welcomed by God who Seton Medical Center career for herself in her home country as chair thanked them for their work on earth, for con- Gary De Guzman in Daly City on October of the Department of Sociology of the University stantly working to improve the lives of the people. Vice President for Community Relations 21. Or perhaps because of Santo Tomas where she obtained her Master’s God noticed that the three men wanted to Anchet Manosca it was so big, it eventu- Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her ask questions and he knew what they were. Creative and Production Manager ally had to fail. The heart of Alice Bulos was the husband was a lawyer who graduated from the “Martin, my son, you want to know when subject of tributes by federal and state officials University of the Philippines. your people will finally get united. I am sorry to Atty. Crispin Lozano But they chose to uproot themselves from tell you that it will take another 100 years for that Dr. Philip Chua / Rodel Rodis who knew her and by the community she loved Ben Lou / Perry Diaz and empowered at the memorial service for her a respectable and comfortable life to accept the to happen,” God said. Federico Espiritu / Elpidio Estioko on October 29-30 at the Duggan’s Chapel n Daly daunting challenge of starting from scratch in Rev. King started crying in shock that it Columnists City. a new land. They held firmly to the Thomasian would take much longer than he had thought. As ideal that as you go up the ladder in life, you he was comforted by the angels, God turned to Macon Ramos-Araneta Among the dignitaries who came and spoke Corina Oliquino highly of Alice were former House Speaker Nancy bring every one up with you. Cesar and told him that he was sorry but it would Daniel Llanto Pelosi, California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom When it was my turn to speak at the memo- take his community another 200 years to achieve Anna Ven Sobrevinas and US Rep. Anna Eshoo. They joined virtually rial service on Sunday, I introduced myself as the unity. Correspondents every Filipino American elected official in the San first Filipino American elected to public office Cesar Chavez broke down in tears and was Renato Amon Francisco Bay Area to pay their final respects to in San Francisco when I won a seat on the San assisted by the angels. Senior Account Executive Alice. Francisco Community College Board in 1992. I Then God turned to the Filipino leader and Ann Gauna They came to honor the one everyone simply was reelected in 1996, 2000 and 2004 serving heaved a sigh. Marketing Associate called “Alice”, the one San Francisco Mayor Ed three terms as Board president of the largest If God could only look up to heaven he would Lee called “the Grand Dame of Filipino American community college system in California. In all my have but he was already in heaven so he couldn’t. FilAm Star is published weekly Politics”. campaigns, from the first to the last, Alice was Instead he lowered his eyes to look at Larry by Fortune News Media Inc. www.filamstar.com “She unified Filipino-American politics, always there for me, making phone calls, handing Itliong. After a thoughtful silence, the Lord broke understanding how powerful the collective out flyers, and helping me raise funds. down and cried.

Headquarters: voice could be in advocating for the community. As we worked to unite and empower our Alice and I laughed heartily at David’s joke. 1028 Mission St., 2/F, She made raising that voice easier through the Filipino American community, we met with other “Yes, David. It’s impossible to unite our commu- San Francisco, CA 94103; Filipino American Grassroots Movement, a voter Fil-Am leaders from all over the US who were nity, that’s why God cried!” we agreed. Tel. (650) 278-0692 or (415) 593-5955 registration drive to bring more Filipinos into the embraced a similar goal. One of them was David But then, Alice became serious. “No matter Email: [email protected] political process. To ensure her legacy did not end Valderrama, the first Filipino American elected to TO PAGE A7 Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 FilAm Star A7 RAMOS RESIGNS Philippines under “skipper” Duterte to a leaky SEN. CAYETANO LASHES from a lot of Filipinos because we were spying on ... FROM PAGE A1 and slow-moving ship due to internal strife and ... FROM PAGE A1 them. So is this an admission now that they are disunity. spying on us?” Cayetano asked. had enough of Duterte when the latter topped off On another occasion, Ramos urged Duterte the President, public officials are not obligated to He noted that “one of the problems is the his anti-U.S. policy stand with a strong opposi- to refrain from trying to impress by saying too issue departure and arrival statements every time refusal of Goldberg to admit that he is part of tion to the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate much. The latest FVR tirade came after Duterte they leave the country. the problem,” Cayetano said as he described how Change. cussed the Paris Agreement which, Ramos said, “First of all, Sec. Tugade and myself, we’re the Philippines’ relationship with the U.S., its Ramos said President Duterte “is unwittingly was like the President “shooting himself in the not the President. We don’t have departure or long-time ally, is significantly being affected by shooting himself in the mouth, and also all of us mouth.” arrival statements so what does he mean by the United States’ interference in the country’s 101.5 million Filipinos” for refusing to “move the His fourth and latest shout-out called on unpublicized trips? The reality is that it is only policies and political affairs. Paris Agreement forward.” Duterte earlier called Duterte to approve the 2015 Paris Agreement on the President’s trips that are publicized,” said the Paris Agreement “stupid and absurd.” , and said the President’s dia- Cayetano. The Senator revealed that during the na- This stand of Duterte alongside “his con- tribes were like “shooting himself in the mouth.” “I’m a senator. I don’t need the President tional elections last May, Goldberg took the time sistently frequent insulting diatribes against the From the reaction of Malacanang on Ramos’ to tell me to do something. If he tells me to do to personally meet the candidates and reported U.S., the European Union… is obviously wrong, resignation, it seemed the services of Ramos are something, I will follow. But as a senator, I can updates to the U.S. government afterwards. But and full of s.... t,” Ramos declared. still needed. Communications Secretary Martin meet my counterparts, I can travel. There is such Goldberg was not able to meet with Duterte be- It was Ramos who called out Duterte to run Andanar said Ramos still had a role to play in a thing as inter-parliamentary relations,” insisted cause the Ambassador apparently kept on chang- for president in 2015 when the latter was saying Duterte’s pivot to China. Cayetano. ing the schedule. he did not have the means to do so. This support “We have not received the resignation. More- Cayetano further questioned the U.S. Ambas- The Senator also pointed out how Goldberg was properly acknowledged by Duterte who then over, it is not true that the former president can sador’s business in monitoring his and Tugade’s interfered with the country’s national polls by appointed Ramos as special envoy to China as a no longer have any role in our engagement with affairs. He also scolded Goldberg for “rumor- making a comment about a highly politically reward of sorts. China,” Andanar said in a statement. mongering” and giving false information when he charged issue, which could have affected the But while he was the special envoy, Ramos “His stature and expertise are needed now, made an unverified remark about Tugade’s visit discretion of the 3.5 million Filipino-American started lambasting Duterte publicly, first making more than ever, to follow up and build on what to China. voters in the U.S. a case against the President’s first 100 days in of- President Duterte accomplished during his recent “Sec. Tugade had a lot of invitations. Any “(Ambassador Goldberg) continued to treat fice as a “huge disappointment and let-down.” visit to China,” he added. DOTr (Department of Transportation) secretary Malacañang as if he can tell the Philippine Presi- Ramos said under Duterte, the government “If we are saying that we have an indepen- is invited by China and Japan, automatically. But dent what to do... The messenger was part of the is “losing badly” by prioritizing the war on drugs dent foreign policy, it doesn’t mean that you’re Sec. Tugade... I heard him a lot of problem... He’s interfering with our local politics, at the expense of issues such as poverty, living not going to do business with other countries. times saying, ‘I will not go abroad until I form with how things are being run here,” he stressed. costs, foreign investment and jobs. This only means that we are not depending on my team. And my priority is forming the DOTr Cayetano said he plans to issue a full report Reports said Duterte actually canceled Ra- the United States or any other ally to tell us what team’,” Cayetano said. regarding the issue at the right time and that he mos’ first trip to China trip after the latter advised to do,” Andanar said, reacting to criticism on the “That’s why he didn’t join the trips until would write a letter to Foreign Affairs Sec. Per- the President not to push through with the trip to loosening of Philippine-U.S. relations. he’s done with his team. And he has his own fecto Yasay to complain and protest Goldberg’s China if they do not comply with certain condi- Andanar’s statement added: “We have an plan because Sec. Tugade doesn’t want to be actions. tions. independent foreign policy. This only means that supply-driven... He wanted to study first what the Duterte blamed Goldberg for the strained Instead of heeding Ramos’ advice, sources no one interferes and no one even tells us what to country needs,” he added. relations with Washington. “Goldberg? He did said, Duterte canceled Ramos’ China trip and do. It is going to be a foreign policy that is made The Senator also echoed the remarks of not know that he started this trouble. He made personally took control of talks with Chinese in the Philippines.” foreign relations personalities whom he talked to comments during the campaign period that were officials. A week later, Ramos compared the and claimed that Goldberg’s action was consid- not supposed to be made by an ambassador,” ered as a breach of protocol, as it was something noted Duterte. SFPD STOPS TRAINING communication going on because fighting back that “a professional diplomat would not do unless “I don’t want to insult him. He didn’t know that he started all this trouble,” he added. ... FROM PAGE A1 and forth drags everybody down, breaks ties that you want to do something with that country.” have been historically there for years,” Lt. Quema “It was a surprise to us because (the U.S. Goldberg has ended his stint in Manila, returning to Washington last Octobrr 28. He is Philippines.” told KPIX. was) angry a few years ago and they put some expected to be assigned to another country soon. In their report, KPIX called this new devel- In a report by , the exchange training people in jail and they took U.S. visas (away) opment in the US-PH ties as “another casualty” of program between SFPD and PNP began and was the Philippines’ war on drugs. organized by the Filipino-American Law Enforce- 31 PINOYS TRANSPORTED BEAUTY RESIGNS TITLE KPIX noted that since June 30th, the start of ment Officers Association (FALEO) and has since ... FROM PAGE A1 ... FROM PAGE A1 President Duterte’s term, there have been 2,300 provided charity work in schools, training PNP to people killed and the PNP admits that they’ve” better fight criminality, donating police equip- region that was hit by two earthquakes, first on But Schweighart apologized for her state- killed more than 1,500 people” while the other ment as well as lectures, dialogues and turn-over August 24 and then again on October 30. ment, saying what she said was “unmindful.” figure represents those killed by suspected vigi- of new and second-hand equipment. The quake struck at 7:40 a.m. (0640 GMT) Schweighart stressed she only meant to say lante and armed groups. The report also noted that in 2010, members near the small mountain town of Norcia, un- the newly-crowned Miss Earth 2016 had had cos- In KPIX’s interview with a Filipino-American of the Police, the Califor- leashing a shock felt in the capital Rome, where metic procedures done on parts of her body. and also a San Francisco Police District officer nia Department of Justice/Bureau of Narcotic the metro was partially shut down, and even in The Philippine candidate, in the video, could involved with the exchange training program, it Enforcement and the San Francisco District Venice, 300 kilometers away. be seen telling fans after the competition: “The was revealed that Fil-Americans in the U.S. are Attorney’s Investigation Bureau also joined the It measured 6.6 on the so-called moment winner has a fake nose, fake chin, fake breasts. “torn.” exchange training program with the PNP. magnitude scale, according to U.S. geologists, Miss Earth, should be natural.” “Our nation is in turmoil and it just gets According to Rappler’s data, there are about while Italian monitors estimated it at 6.5. In a televised phone patch interview with worse and worse. Economically, because of this 1.5 million Filipino immigrants and Filipino So far, Italy’s national civil protection CNN, Schweighart stressed she does not mean to controversy, it affects every segment of making us Americans living in California with 380,000 of agency said there were extensive damage to humiliate and offend Espin. a better nation and a better people so it’s disap- them residing in the . many historic buildings but no fatalities had “Actually, (Espin) said it herself that she pointing to me,” Retired Filipino American Police Another data from Rappler showed that in been registered some five hours after the quake. underwent surgery but how I said it... I was so un- Lieutenant Eric Quema said. the last May 2016 (absentee voting) elections, This was in contrast to the earthquake that mindful while I was saying it,” Schweighart spoke The KPIX report also included an interview Duterte won 45 percent from the 14,000 votes struck the same region August 24, when nearly of Espin who she has not known long enough “but with PNP Chief Director General Ronald “Bato” cast at the San Francisco Consulate, “which cov- 300 people died. she was my roommate.” dela Rosa who said that he and President Duterte ers overseas absentee voters living in the western “And if it’s a crime to tell the truth I’m sorry,” “promised to clean up the drug problem by next United States.” “I can confirm that there are no victims. added Schweighart who explained that she was summer.” In a report by The Philippine Star, Dela Around 20 people are injured. As far as people talking to her supporters, with whom she is com- However, when asked if he thinks that Rosa said that the SFPD’s decision to cut off its are concerned, the situation is positive but many fortable. She said a bystander took the video from death is an “appropriate punishment” for people training program with the PNP will “impact the buildings are in a critical state in historic centers afar and posted it online. country’s police capability build-up.” involved in the war on drugs, dela Rosa said: “It and there are problems with electricity and water She hastily denied perceptions that she felt “Yes (there) will (be an) impact in the sense depends, if we cannot get them in the regular supplies,” the agency’s chief, Fabrizio Curcio, bitter for not winning the pageant. She was eyeing that we are losing the opportunity to train with manner or in the legal way, there are some other said in an update on Sunday. an unprecedented third straight Miss Earth crown them, but not really that much,” Dela Rosa said ways, there are some other options and I did not Cruz was part of a Philippine Embassy for the Philippines after Angela in a statement and noted that the SFPD’s decision discuss it with you.” team that had just visited Norcia last Oct. 27 to Ong and 2014 titleholder . was brought about by a “suspicion” on the PNP’s In his departure speech for the ASEAN Sum- check on the status of Filipinos there, who were While Schweighart failed to make it past the alleged involvement in the summary killings of 16th round, ’s Cloie Syquia Skarne, the mit last September 5, President Duterte stressed affected by the August 24 earthquake in Central suspected drug lords, users without trials and, half-sister of actress and television host KC Con- that he is not “beholden to anybody.” Italy. consequently violates human and civil rights. cepcion, finished in the Top 8. “The campaign against drugs will continue. The exact same place was hit by a magnitude The other winners in the competition are Many will die there, plenty will be killed, until the 6.6 quake at 7:40 a.m. on October 30, send- Miss Earth Air Michelle Gomez of , Miss last pusher is out of of the streets. We will con- ing the Filipinos scrambling to safety like other Earth Water Stephanie De Zorzi of and tinue and I will continue. And I don’t give a s*** locals. Miss Earth Fire, Bruna Zanardo of . about anybody observing my behavior,” President Many ended up stranded outside their “Honestly, I’m not bitter I’m just offended. Duterte said. homes, worried about being trapped in rubble as The report also included a Philippine Drug Why? Because the gown I was supposed to wear the quake toppled edifices, and caused an already was given to Ecuador. I fitted the gown,” said the Enforcement Agency (PDEA) data which showed damaged 14th century church — the Basilica of that there are 3 million Filipino drug addicts – beauty from Palawan province. St. Benedict -- to collapse unto itself. and most of them are addicted to Shabu or the “That time, I’m still in the heat of the mo- “Now took over from the Italian Red Cross... Philippine’s version of Crystal Meth. ment, the gown that was placed in Miss Philip- Traveling with 31 Filipinos to Rome. They are “This is someone else’s country maybe you pines’ cubicle was taken. That box, my gown now under the care of the Philippine Embassy,” should live in there and see how it is and doesn’t named after me… I wasn’t able to wear it. Even Cruz said. justify it on that but maybe it will give you a Miss made me borrow her gown… because I The embassy team finally reached Rome at better perspective, but, why they’re coming on have nothing to wear,” she defended herself from half past 10 Monday morning (Manila time) and so hard? Try to get some diplomatic talking and making nasty remarks. Cruz confirmed the 31 Filipinos are all safe. Schweighart said the yellow gown worn by Espin was taken from the Philippines’ cubicle TELLTALE SIGNS This racial restriction was included she founded to register Filipino voters of Filipino empowerment in San Mateo since the designer failed to finish the gown of the ... FROM PAGE A6 in the single-family homes built and sold had their sights higher than Daly City. county is Councilman David Canepa new Miss Earth 2016. by developer Henry Doelger between Breaking the glass ceiling in San who shrewdly formed a political alliance “It wasn’t explained to me at that time. It was what else we do in life, Rodel” she told 1947 and 1964 and comprising nearly Mateo with Ray Buenaventura whom he op- just taken away from me, I have nothing to wear,” me, “we must make sure that we don’t a third of Daly City. Under the terms of San Mateo County has been gov- posed when Mike Guingona nominated she said. the sales contract, homeowners who vio- erned by an all-white 5-member Board him to the City Council. make God cry.” That was what we A video of Schweighart wearing the contro- resolved to do. lated this provision would be obligated of Supervisors who have all been elected In exchange for supporting his run to pay $2,000 to each of their eight at large in a county that has a majority for County Superior Court Judge in the versial gown was also posted on her Facebook After Alice worked on my election page. to the College Board in San Francisco closest neighbors to pay for the assumed white population. It was an anomaly, the June 2014 county elections, Buenaven- On her Instagram, the controversial beauty in 1992, we worked on getting Mike decline in the value of their property only county (out of 58 in the state) to tura pledged his support to Canepa Guingona elected to the City Council in values. not hold district elections. against Mike Guingona. That’s politics. queen made another remark on Espin’s gown Daly City. It was a formidable task as Mike lost his initial run for the City In April 2011, Latino and Asian If Canepa is elected to the San Mateo worn during the finals night. She said in her cap- Filipinos had been running for a seat on Council seat in 1992 but the following American voters led by Fil-Am Guy county board, then it will remain an all- tion: “Philippines didn’t make it but here’s the the 5-member City Council for 20 years year, he won a special election to the Guerrero filed a civil rights lawsuit white board in a county that is now 58% gown I was supposed to wear. Made for me by Leo with no success. council and has been elected five times against San Mateo county to compel people of color. Almodal.” How could this be possible when since then. At the age of 33, Mike was the county to hold district elections to There are two open seats in the City Schweighart lamented that she was being elected mayor of Daly City. One of his improve the chances of minorities to Council of Daly City and the two lead- about 35% of the total population of bashed by internet users for her comments. Daly City was Filipino? The reason was first resolutions he sponsored was to win a seat on the San Mateo Board of ing contenders are , eliminate the racial restrictions (CC&Rs) Supervisors. The plaintiffs prevailed in Glenn Sylvester and Juslyn Manalo. If “Seriously, I wouldn’t be here in this industry the Filipino crab mentality at work. if I have a bad attitude because I wouldn’t endure Whenever a Filipino is about to get out in Daly City trust deeds. the suit and the county was compelled to they both win, there will be four of the the pain if I am what they say I am,” she said. of the basket, other Filipino crabs will With Mike on the City Council, Fili- hold a referendum on district elections five members of City Council of Daly pull him down. pinos began to be regularly appointed which was held in November of 2014 City, the largest of the 20 cities in San Schweighart recently drew flak on social Mike Guingona to various city commissions. In 2006, when District Elections won 59% of the Mateo county. They will have the votes media after she compared President Rodrigo Alice was excited about Mike’s when Mike was mayor, the City Council vote. to change the city’s name to Adobo City. Duterte to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler in a Facebook chances because of his deep roots in unanimously appointed Rose Zimmer- With district elections, Filipinos They may be able to change the name of live video. the city. Although he was born in San man as City Attorney, the first female in the northernmost district 5 will a city park or school after Alice Bulos. In a video still making rounds, Schweighart Francisco in 1963, moved to Daly City and the first Fil-Am to hold that post. now have a better chance of electing a When Alice Bulos goes to heaven asked fellow Miss Earth titlist Kimberly In 2011, Mike successfully lobbied Filipino to the county Board of Super- and is welcomed by God, he will surely in 1965 and attended local schools. He Budinsky if Hitler was from her country. graduated from the University of San for the appointment of Ray Buenaventu- visors. A Fil-Am candidate would not tell her: “You did not make me cry, Alice ra to a vacancy on his City Council. Only need to raise campaign funds to reach Bulos. I am so proud of you.” “Okay, that’s a bad question because we Francisco Law School and passed the normally don’t talk about Hitler. But, yeah, he is,” California bar in 1989. one councilman voted against Ray and the nearly 400,000 registered voters in We love you Alice. Budinsky answered. When Mike’s mother bought a it was a white member of the council, the entire county, he would just need (Vote Marjan Philhour for SF home in the Westlake District of Daly David Canepa, who was then the field di- to reach the 57,964 registered voters Supervisor D-1, Maggie de Guzman SF City in 1965, the deed of trust to her rector of California State Senator Leland in District 5. With about a third of the Supervisor D-11, Jim Navarro Mayor “Oh my God! Our President is doing Hitler home contained a “Covenants, Condi- Yee (now serving a 5 year federal prison voters to be Filipino or a member of a Union City, Mae Cendana Torlakson stuff here in the Philippines,” exclaimed Sch- tions and Restrictions” (CC&R) docu- term for corruption). minority group, it would appear to be Assembly Contra Costa. Send comments weighart. ment that prohibited homeowners from Mike’s victory in Daly City in 1993 a slam dunk for a qualified Fil-Am like to [email protected] or mail them to “That’s crazy,” Budinsky quipped, before ask- selling, renting or living with anyone inspired other Filipino Americans to run Mike Guingona to break the glass ceiling the Law Offices of Rodel Rodis at 2429 ing which platform the live video was being aired. for public office in San Mateo county in San Mateo county politics. Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127 “not of the white or Caucasian race.” Schweighart, who immediately deleted the winning council seats in Colma and San But God will cry when he learns or call 415.334.7800). Mike’s mother bought her home pre- video, apologized for her “soft joke,” saying she sumably because of her fair complexion. Bruno. But Alice and others in the Fili- that the Filipinos in Daly City are not pino American Grassroots Movement united. The man who stands in the way made the remark out of excitement. A8 FilAm Star Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 business & World markets lower as U.S. tech news presidential race tightens

Gains in world stocks on one point for the first time ing value of oil inventories upbeat Chinese data fizzled since May. -- advanced 17 percent to $2.79 Itama po natin! Tuesday as companies turned Trump’s 46-45 percent billion. in mixed results and uncer- lead in the four-way race for That eclipsed forecasts of BEN LOU did you receive a letter from the court telling tainty mounted over the US the White House, while well $1.79 billion and sent Shell’s you that the hearing date was moved? He presidential race. within the margin of error, ‘B’ share price 4.0 percent Q: I received said no and I asked him if it occurred to him led most ma- possibly reflected the renewed higher in . that that request may not have been sent a letter from the jor Asian markets higher after controversy over Clinton’s use Meanwhile, shares in to the court and was only sent to him? 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A month Tawag na po sa 1-888-341-5234 at tutu- data fizzled out on Tuesday as metals prices and positive percent at 17,442.40 (close) later, he received a judgment. He was so lungan po namin kayo. attention turned to the rising China data,” said Mike van Hong Kong - Hang Seng: confused as to why he received the judgment. Itama po natin ang mali! possibility of a Trump presi- Dulken, head of research at UP 0.9 percent at 23,147.07 He then complained to me. I then asked him dency,” said CMC Markets trading firm Accendo Markets. (close) analyst Jasper Lawler. Shares in Antofagasta - Composite: UP London closed down 0.5 climbed 1.8 percent, while 0.7 percent at 3,122.20 (close) percent, while Paris dropped Fresnillo jumped 4.8 percent. Euro/dollar: UP at McDonald’s reaches $3.75M 0.9 percent and Frankfurt lost In the energy sector, Brit- $1.1044 from $1.0981 Monday 1.3 percent. ish energy giant BP shed 4.5 Dollar/yen: DOWN at settlement in labor case On Wall Street, the Dow percent after it revealed under- 104.28 from 104.82 Jones Industrial Average was lying replacement cost profit Pound/dollar: DOWN at U.S. fast-food giant McDonald’s has agreed to pay $3.75 million to settle a labor dispute with down 0.4 percent in midday tumbled 49 percent to $933 $1.2232 from $1.2242 workers at a California franchise, according to court documents seen Tuesday by AFP. trading. million (851 million euros) in Euro/pound: UP at 90.34 If approved by a federal judge, the agreement is the first time McDonald’s has reached a deal with An ABC News/Wash- the third quarter from a year pence from 89.70 pence employees of a franchise. ington Post tracking poll out earlier. Oil - West Texas Interme- The deal would resolve a class action lawsuit filed in San Francisco two years ago. Under the plan, Tuesday found Republican However, rival Royal diate: UP 03 cents at $46.89 McDonald’s Corporation will pay $1.75 million to the employees and $2 million in court costs. presidential nominee Donald Dutch Shell said its profit per barrel The employees claimed the restaurant franchise withheld wages and overtime pay, as well as Trump edging ahead of Demo- -- excluding one-off items Oil - Brent North Sea: UP reimbursement for the upkeep of uniforms, and denied them legally-required breaks. cratic rival Hillary Clinton by and stripping out the chang- 12 cents at $48.73 (AFP) McDonald’s had previously avoided involvement in such labor disputes, saying franchises were independent of the parent company. Attorneys for the workers said the settlement would be “historic” and could open the way for other legal cases. McDonald’s told AFP, however, that it agreed to the settlement to end costly litigation. “With this agreement, McDonald’s reconfirms that it is not the employer of, or responsible for, Altitude games launched Dream employees of its independent franchisees,” company spokesperson Terry Hickey said in an email. (AFP) Defense worldwide on Google Play Just in time for Hallow- Murdoch’s Fox lifted by news channel, films een, Philippines based Altitude Games announced the world- Media-entertainment group Gretchen Carlson. rating number one in basic wide launch of Dream Defense 21st Century Fox said Wednes- The news channel kept atop cable, the 27 primetime Emmy for free on Google Play. In day profits in the past quarter the ratings and was part of the Awards between FX Networks rose with its Fox News Channel cable division showing nearly 10 and Fox Broadcasting, produc- Dream Defense, Gamers play helped by a busy US election percent revenue growth from a ing three of the top five scripted as a gun-slinging teddy bear campaign. year ago. shows on television, or our who comes to life at night to The group controlled by While revenues from robust international growth, we defend his playmate Robin magnate Rupert Murdoch and broadcast television operations demonstrated strong operational from creatures that attack her his family said profit grew 22 were roughly flat, the group said momentum across our global as she sleeps. percent to $821 million, with no- a boost for its filmed entertain- businesses.” Did you ever stay awake at table increases in revenue from ment division led by the science Rupert Murdoch last year night as a kid, worried about cable and its Fox Hollywood fiction sequel “Independence moved to step away from key the monsters that could come studios. Day: Resurgence” and the home management of his media- out in the dark? We’ve just (Photo: www.apklevel.com) Total revenue in the first entertainment release of “Dead- entertainment empire as he launched a mobile game that fiscal quarter rose seven percent pool.” appointed his sons Lachlan and lets you fight back: Dream created equal, so choose the of your work for you even be- to $6.5 billion. “We delivered a strong James to top posts. Defense, a cute action shooter weapon that best suits the fore they reach the bed. Don’t The Fox News Channel quarter, growing our earnings by But the 85-year-old re- where you get to play a toy- enemies you’re facing. Do they be afraid to mix and match maintained viewership and double digits on solid revenue turned as acting chief executive gun-toting teddy bear! have bubble shields? Bring the weapons every level to see growth in revenue despite the gains,” said a statement from at Fox News after his longtime The key to winning in Dart Bow to pop those in one which combination works best. ouster of its top executive Roger Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, ally Ailes quit. Fox paid a re- Dream Defense is simple: shot. Equipped with exciting Ailes earlier this year in the the father-son team holding the ported $20 million to settle the always bring in the correct Are they slow and tough? weapons and fortify Robin’s wake of a sexual harassment title of executive chairmen. Carlson lawsuit in September. arsenal. Not all weapons are The Acid Goo Shooter deals bed with all sorts of awesome lawsuit from former news host “Whether it was Fox News (AFP) damage over time, doing much toy defenses. Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 FilAm Star A9 world news Italy PM vows to rebuild quake region Cities, towns and territory retaken from IS Italian Prime Minister Mat- Italy, which was reduced to ruins. refuge with friends and family or Iraqi forces fought their the jihadists in March this year. dominated paramilitaries. teo Renzi on Tuesday vowed to And it left around 3,000 were bused to hotels on the Adri- way into jihadist-held Mosul MANBIJ: On August 6, a SINJAR: Iraqi Kurd- rebuild the entire region flattened farms in the region in urgent atic coast or on the inland Lake on Tuesday, the military said, coalition of Arab and Kurdish ish forces backed by US-led by Sunday’s earthquake as the need of help, Italy’s main farming Trasimeno. as a top commander declared fighters backed by US air strikes coalition air strikes recaptured country’s main farming union union Coldiretti said on Tuesday. Overnight, a dog was pulled the “true liberation” of the city recaptured Manbij following a Sinjar, northwest of Baghdad, called for help. 100,000 animals may starve alive from the rubble of one of from the Islamic State group two-month battle. IS had seized in November 2015. That cut a Speaking from Preci in the Farming is the primary in- the houses in the village, which had begun. the town in 2014 and used it key supply line linking areas mountainous central region of dustry in the mountainous region, was just six kilometres (3.7 miles) Since IS seized swathes of as a hub for moving jihadists held by the jihadists in and Italy that has been devastated by which relies heavily on agricul- from the epicentre of Sunday’s and Iraq in mid-2014, it to and from . It also Syria. IS had captured Sinjar three powerful tremors in just ture and agritourism, with the quake. has been pushed back by armed controlled a key supply route in August 2014 and pursued a over two months, Renzi warned it quake leaving 100,000 animals Earth moved by 70cm groups including US-backed for the group. brutal campaign of massacres, would take time. -- mostly cows, pigs and sheep -- On Monday, Renzi said ship- Kurdish fighters, Iraqi and Syr- JARABULUS: Turkish enslavement and rape against “I’m here to say that it won’t now in danger of starving. ping containers would be used as ian government forces. be easy, it will take a long time... “The earthquake has hit hard temporary housing. troops and Syrian rebels swept its Yazidi minority. but little by little everything will in an area dominated by agribusi- Meanwhile, Italian scientists RAMADI: The capital of be rebuilt,” Renzi told villagers in ness with a significant amount said that areas hit by Sunday’s Anbar, Iraq’s largest province Preci. of livestock farming which must temblor displaced the ground that stretches from the bor- He had already pledged receive concrete help so as not to by up to 70 centimetres (27.5 ders with Syria, Jordan and to rebuild every affected home be abandoned and depopulated,” inches). Saudi Arabia to the western while Culture Minister Dario said Coldiretti president Roberto Satellite images showed that approach to Baghdad. Ramadi Franceschini has promised every Moncalvo. the quake had deformed the land- was declared fully recaptured damaged fresco would be pieced Many farmers are refus- scape over an area covering some in February, about nine months back together. ing to leave their farms because 130 square kilometres (50 square after IS seized it. Sunday’s 6.6-magnitude they don’t want to abandon their miles), Italy’s National Research FALLUJAH: Anbar earthquake, whose epicentre livestock. Council said in a statement. province’s second city and an was near the mediaeval town of Significant numbers of farm- The biggest displacement emblematic bastion for IS, close Norcia, which is famed for its ers are struggling to find food and was in the Castelluccio region, to the capital. It fell to anti-gov- ham and salami, was the most water for their herds, the union near Norcia, where the ground ernment fighters in 2014 and powerful to strike the country in said, while damage to roads in was pushed up or sank by up to (Photo: www.al-monitor.com) became a key IS stronghold. 36 years. remote areas is preventing them 70cm. almost unopposed into the Iraqi forces recaptured it in Although it did not cause any from delivering goods, including The quake struck at a very Here is a recap of key cities, deaths, it left more than 15,000 dairy products. shallow depth and was followed border town of Jarabulus on June this year. people homeless and thousands Coldiretti has provided cara- by around 1,100 after-shocks, towns and territory IS has lost August 24 during Operation QAYYARAH: Iraqi forces of homes in ruins, with many vans to some of those forced to including 19 quakes registering in recent months: Euphrates Shield, which also backed by coalition aircraft villages and small towns rendered leave their farms to enable them between four and five magnitude Syria targets Kurdish militia. retook Qayyarah from IS in unsafe. to stay close to their livestock. and 240 of between three and KOBANE: A Kurdish town SYRIAN/ BOR- August, providing Baghdad with It also damaged a number of Norcia itself has been left four magnitude, the National in northern Syria, Kobane DER: On September 4, Turkish a platform for its assault on architectural landmarks, includ- almost abandoned, barring a Institute of Geophysics and Vol- became a symbol of the fight troops and allied rebel fighters Mosul, Iraq’s second city. ing the Abbey of Sant’Eutizio, one few stubborn and hardy souls, canology said.(AFP) against IS. The jihadists were drove IS from its last positions SHARQAT: Iraqi forces an- of the oldest monastic sites in as thousands of residents sought driven out by US-backed Kurd- along the border, making it nounced on September 22 that ish forces in January 2015 after harder for foreign jihadists to they had recaptured Sharqat, more than four months of fierce reach the group’s Syrian and an IS-held town south of Mosul. Documentary to trace band in Paris attacks fighting. Iraqi strongholds. The town is near key supply The emotional journey of stage in Paris. Bataclan club, charges strongly TAL ABYAD: Another DABIQ: Syrian rebels lines the army needs for the the band Eagles of Death Metal The film “spotlights the rejected by the venue. town on the Turkish border, Tal backed by Turkish warplanes battle to retake Mosul. since last year’s bloodbath in group’s deep bonds with each The frontman, a rare right- Abyad was captured by Kurdish and artillery captured Dabiq QARAQOSH: On October Paris will be the subject of a new other and with their fans, which wing rocker and supporter of and Arab rebels in June 2015. on Sunday. The town, under IS 18 hundreds of displaced Iraqi HBO documentary, the network inspired them to return to Paris Republican presidential candi- The town was the gateway to control since August 2014, has Christians danced and sang to announced Wednesday. to perform once again,” HBO said date Donald Trump, has also said a key supply route between crucial ideological significance celebrate the Iraqi military’s The film “Eagles of Death in a statement. without evidence that Muslims Turkey and IS’s Syrian strong- for the jihadists because of a retaking of Qaraqosh, 15 kilo- Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends)” Eagles of Death Metal were celebrating outside during hold, Raqa. Jihadist fighters prophecy that Christian and metres (10 miles) southeast of will start with the November initially enjoyed wide sympathy the siege. and weapons regularly passed Muslim forces will wage battle Mosul. 13 attack on the group’s show, in the wake of the attacks but It was not clear to what through the town before its there at the end of times. MOSUL: Just over two which left 90 people dead as statements critical of Muslims extent the documentary would recapture. part of a coordinated assault on by frontman Jesse Hughes explore the controversies. Iraq weeks into the massive offen- Paris claimed by the Islamic State have tarnished the image of the The film, the first work of PALMYRA: IS seized the TIKRIT: The hometown of sive to retake Mosul -- IS’s last group. band, whose appearances were new Live Nation Productions of ancient town of Palmyra in May late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hus- major stronghold in Iraq -- the The documentary, which will cancelled by prominent French concert promotion giant Live Na- 2015. It blew up UNESCO-listed sein north of Baghdad, it fell to Iraqi army said on November 1 debut on the US cable network festivals. tion, was directed by actor Colin Roman-era temples and looted IS in June 2014, soon after Mo- that its forces had managed to in February 2017, will follow the Hughes has alleged that Hanks, a longtime friend of band ancient relics. Syrian regime sul. It was declared liberated in push within city limits, enter- California rockers over the three the attack was an inside job by members and son of superstar forces backed by Russian war- March 2015 in an operation by ing the Judaidat Al-Mufti area. months until they return to the employees of Arab origin at the actor Tom Hanks. (AFP) planes and allied militia ousted Iraqi troops, police and Shiite- (AFP) California voters have opportunity to enact needed criminal justice reforms California voters have judges, advocates, families, and court rulings have relied on many choices on the ballot this directly impacted individu- this research to strike down November. A historic presi- als who strongly encourage a practices that fail to account dential election, a senate race, vote of Yes on Prop 57! Even for the differences between numerous congressional and crime victims are endorsing the children and adults. In the state legislative contests, local initiative. United States Supreme Court’s city council and mayoral cam- One of the most important 2012 decision in Miller v. paigns, and of course the long provisions of Prop 57 per- Alabama, Justice Kagan wrote, list of local, county, and state tains to youth. Under current “[Children] are constitution- ballot initiatives. The election California law, prosecutors ally different from adults for guides are thick and dense. can charge children as young purposes of sentencing . . . One of the 17 state bal- as 14 in adult court and those Juveniles have diminished cul- lot initiatives is particularly children can then be sentenced pability and greater prospects important. Proposition 57 to 20, 40, 70 years or longer in for reform.” Applying this rea- continues a trend of progres- adult prisons. soning, the Court invalidated sive and incremental steps to Several recent studies have mandatory life without parole reform the ineffective, harmful, confirmed what we have always sentences for youth under the and extremely expensive crimi- intuitively known – that the age of eighteen at the time of nal justice system in their crimes. California. Most of the youth Though of- sent to the adult ten described as system in California complex, Prop 57 have been charged would achieve three with armed robber- simple reforms: shift ies where no one was responsibility for the physically injured. decision to charge While these youth and incarcerate youth could still be charged as adults from elected as adults after the prosecutors to neutral passage of Prop 57, judges; allow people they could also be sent convicted of non- to more appropriate violent offenses to (Photo: www.rightoncrime.com) juvenile facilities to earn their release from receive education and prison after serving their full brains and decision-making rehabilitation services. They terms but without the addi- process of youth are different could even be sent to a state tional time added by sentence than adults. Young people’s juvenile facility until they turn enhancements; and enable the brains do not fully develop 23 years old. prison system to provide “good until about age 25. One report Proposition 57 would time” credits to a limited num- states “adolescents are more enact commonsense, safe, and ber of inmates who participate likely to act impulsively, more effective reforms to our crimi- in rehabilitation and treatment susceptible to peer influence, nal justice system. Children programs. and are prone to risky ex- would be more likely to receive In truth, the reforms are perimentation as a part of their appropriate accountability for benign. Charging decisions identity formation.” This and delinquent behavior, unneces- move from prosecutors to judg- other reports also conclude sarily long prison sentences es, defendants serve their full that the vast majority of young would be reduced for people terms on the offenses they were adults simply age out of crimi- convicted of non-violent of- charged with, and the prison nal behavior by age 25. fenses, and inmates would system incentivizes inmates to Another study finds that have incentives to participate complete rehabilitation pro- “though the developing minds in education and rehabilitation grams. Not very controversial. and identities of young people services. Vote Yes on Prop 57. Sponsored by Governor leads to risky and sometimes (David Muhammad / NAM) Jerry Brown, the state Chief criminal behavior, youth are David Muhammad is a nation- Probation Officers Association especially capable of learning, al criminal justice expert. He endorses the measure as does growing, and changing when is the former Chief Probation a handful of District Attorneys placed in positive, age-appro- Officer of Alameda County, and the state Sheriff’s As- priate settings that are respon- CA, and the former Deputy sociation does not oppose it. sive to their needs.” Commissioner of Probation in Then there are the numerous Recent state and federal New York City. A10 FilAm Star Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 FilAm Star B1 Community Asian American and Pacific Islander caregivers share their stories WASHINGTON, D.C., November 2, 2016 – AARP and NextDayBetter are celebrating National Family Caregivers Month during November by sharing stories of Asian American and Pacific Island- ers (AAPIs) who are caring for their loved ones. Visit facebook.com/AARPAAPI to read the caregiving stories, tell your own caregiving experience, or share advice with other caregivers using the hashtag #AAPIshareyourcare. FREE “Nearly 40 million Americans—almost 1 in 5 adults—help care for a relative or friend over age ADMISSION 50,” said Daphne Kwok, AARP Vice President of Multicultural Leadership, Asian American and Pacific Come early to pick up your candle for the Islander Audience Strategy. “We know that in AAPI families it is not easy to discuss difficult issues Daly City Arts and Culture Commission presents such as caregiving which encompasses so many taboo topics like health, end-of-life, long-term needs, 6 pm lighting and financial issues. We either avoid or tiptoe around these uncomfortable topics, but it’s important ceremony! for caregivers to share their experiences so they know they’re not alone.” NBC and MSNBC news anchor Richard Lui believes it’s important to share personal caregiving A Festival to Support Arts and Culture in Daly City stories. When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he decided to juggle living in two cities—New 5 PM – 9:30 PM I Saturday, November 19, 2016 I Daly City’s City Hall I 333 90th Street York for work and San Francisco, so that he could be a help his parents. He became an AARP Caregiv- ing Champion in order to help foster a larger discussion around caregiving. Other AAPI caregivers who shared their personal experiences caring for loved ones include author Veronica Li, poet Frances Kakugawa, inventor Kenneth Shinozuka, (Ret.) Maj. Gen. Tony Taguba, and An Evening of Arts Celebration and Fun more. LIGHT UP OUR WORLD “The collaboration between AARP and NextDayBetter is a natural fit,” said Ryan Letada, CEO of Daly City Arts and Culture Commission NextDayBetter, a storytelling platform for diaspora communities. “Drawing on our community of AAPI influencers, creatives, strategists, and technologists, we’re working with AARP to rethink caregiving in 5 PM – 9:30 PM I Saturday, November 19, 2016 I Daly City’s City Hall, 333 90th Street honest, powerful ways that amplify AARP’s work to encourage AAPI caregivers to share their stories.” Free parking at nearby lots and streets l Take SamTrans 121 from Daly Bart Station According to a nationwide AARP study, AAPIs are almost twice as likely to care for their elders than the general population. AARP found that the vast majority of AAPIs (73%), more than any racial FREE ADMISSION Come early to pick up your candle for the 6 pm lighting ceremony! or ethnic group, believe that caring for parents is expected of them. AAPIs are more likely to take MUSIC & DANCE • ART & POETRY • STORYTELLING • DALY CITY FIREFIGHTERS’ FIRE charge of caregiving for their elders: they are more likely to talk to doctors (54% vs. 36%), contribute LIGHT PERFORMANCE • LANTERN MAKING & OTHER ART ACTIVITIES • SNAP FIESTA financially (51% vs. 27%), and handle paper work or bills (41% vs. 33%) than the total population of the PHOTOBOOTH • WISHING TREE • LED HULA HOOPING • CONTEST FOR BEST COSTUME same age or compared to other Americans. WITH LIGHTS • Purchase food and beverages from your favorite food trucks. LIGHT symbolizes enlightenment, creativity, joy, hope, and unity - which inspires the artist in San Diegan brings passion back to planning all of us. Enjoy an evening of creativity that will light up our lives: hear music that gets us to our feet, take home your favorite fun poses from the SNAP FIESTA Photo Booth, see art that will delight our By Anna Ven Sobreninas hearts, make lanterns to take home and light up our world!

It pays to have a pleasing, day activities but it’s dedicated Reminiscent of Tom’s shoes, IMAGINE a world lit by creativity, joy, and unity. A 1,000 LED votive candles will be given out for aesthetically-soothing Instagram to decluttering the mind, staying Passion Planner also donates plan- a community art performance. The lights will be illuminated together in the shape of a heart - account. From make-up to fitness goal-oriented and managing time. ners to those in need through its symbolizing the love for our city and arts and culture in our community. Come early! Lighting routines, advertisers sponsor users It has a passion roadmap to detail “Get One, Give One” philosophy. ceremony starts at 6 pm. RSVPs are encouraged to help us plan supplies, but not required. Votive with thousands of followers to pro- monthly, yearly and lifetime goals. “We keep up by being smart candles will be distributed upon arrival on a first-come, first-served basis. mote their products. One account Trinidad and the Planner have with our money and by prioritizing though, with calming calligraphy, been featured on various lifestyle helping people over having a huge Info & rsvp: dalycityarts.org Email: [email protected] poised photography and a modern and business websites such as The profit margin,” she said.“The heart mindset – a millennial’s dream – is Washington Post, NPR and Entre- of the company is being able to give Thank you to the San Mateo County Arts Commission for making LIGHT UP OUR WORLD possible through funding from the San Mateo County Arts Grant Program.We We thank thank our the partners following for their commitment partners to for arts excellence:their commitment Aiqin Zhou Calligrapher to arts &excellence: Painter l Daly AiqinCity City CouncilZhou Calligrapherl Daly City Fire Fighters’ & Painter, Union LU racking up the numbers for a pas- preneur. people this tool that can change 1879Daly l City Daly City Library Council, and Recreation Daly City l Daly Fire City PublicFighters’ Library AssociatesUnion LU l DeLue1879, Clubhouse Daly City Daly CityLibrary Boys a ndand Girls Recreation, Clubs l Holy Angels Daly School City Public l Jefferson sion to prioritize life. Elementary School District l Jefferson High School I JUMP Into Writing l Mission Fusion I Nining Muir l San Francisco State Afro-Cuban Ensemble l SnapFiesta As for Filipinos in San Diego, their lives.” PhotoboothLibrary Associates, l ViBO Music School DeLue l V iBOClubhouse Simfani We Dalyalso thank City our Boys donors: and San GirlsFrancisco Clubs, Examiner Green and SFWeekly Development l Republic SustainableServices l Alex HerreriaTechnologies l MB San Diegan and CEO Angelia the self-made millionaire believes It sure can be hard to slow FinancialAlliance & Insurance (GDSTA, Services LLC), l CitiScape Holy PropertyAngels Management School, Jefferson l Energy Upgrade Elementary California + Conxión School to Community District, l Jefferson Green Development High SustainableSchool, JUMPTechnologies Trinidad came up with the Passion there’s a lack of start-up entre- down nowadays, with techno- Alliance (GDSTA, LLC) l Molloy’s Tavern l Moonstar l Anna Mostella Into Writing, Mission Fusion, Nining Muir, San Francisco State Afro-Cuban Ensemble, SnapFiesta Photobooth, Planner in 2013, after college with a preneurs, or its visibility thereof, logical advances such as wireless ViBO Music School, and ViBO Simfani. feeling of “directionless floating.” despite the huge Pinoy community earphones and catching Pokémons Thank you to the San Mateo County Arts Commission for making LIGHT UP OUR WORLD possible through “Passion Planner is a tactile, in the county. confounding our heads that we funding from the San Mateo County Arts Grant Program. intimate thing that is so rare nowa- “If you’re a first-generation cannot even sleep. For Trinidad, it’s We also thank our generous donors: San Francisco Examiner and SFWeekly, Republic Services, Alex Herre- days, especially in this technological Filipino, there’s probably a lot of about taking everything one step at ria, MB Financial & Insurance Services, CitiScape Property Management, Energy Upgrade California + Conxión to age,” said Trinidad. “It’s something external pressure from your family a time. Community, Green Development Sustainable Technologies Alliance (GDSTA LLC) Molloy’s Tavern, Moonstar, and you can vent to without being to find a more stable and traditional “Make sure you know what Anna Mostella. judged and it’s something tangible job, like nursing or military,” she your ‘why’ is and that it’s so strong that grows as you grow, which said.“I think a lot of the parents’ that no one can steer you away from people need by their side through fears are imposed onto the Filipino what you want to accomplish,” she any type of transition in their lives.” youth, which prevents them from said. “Just know that even a small, The Planner is not just for pursuing ‘riskier’ things, like start- positive change is important.” reminders and a journal of every- ing a business.” B2 FilAm Star Nov. 3 - 9, 2016

With the family and friends who helped with the ALICE PENA BULOS funeral services, a luncheon was provided at the Doelger Center after the burial of the former Federal Commissioner, Alice Bulos at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Double big bash bday celebration !

Kaycee and Kim along with their parents Ruth &Eric had a double bash last October 30 when they celebrated their re- spective birthdays at Via Mare Restaurant in Daly City.

Way to go Kaycee and Kim !

(not in photo: Grandma Flor and Grandpa Felix)

Happy birthday ! Donna Aquino celebrated her 83rd Birthday and Retirement day last Saturday, October 29 at Hil- San Francisco City celebrates Filipino History Month” ton Hotel in Burlingame. Party was attended by her families, relatives and friends. In photo the birthday celebrant celebrating SoMA Pilipinas and proclaiming October as Filipino Donna, her lovely daughter Vicky Rivera Martin, Donna’s brother Vic Hermoso and wife. Heritage Month by Mayor Ed Lee. at SF City Hall. The Pangasinan Presidents Club USA will celebrate their Inaugural Banquet and Ball on Saturday, November 19. It will be held at the South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 So. Airport Blvd., South San Francisco. For more information please contact Marita Padilla at (415) 519- 3279; Emma Torres at (650) 291-5398; Fred Almeron at (707) 567- 4135; or Jose Pepe Rosario at (408) 888- 5080.

Cancer Survivor A celebration for this fa- BOOB-lous lady, Cynthia De Guzman on her 7th year of be- ing cancer free! Prayers changes Photo shows PPC USA Charter Members: L to R Bernard Valdez, Chris Torres, Damaso Prestoza, Bob Baltazar, Marita Padilla, Fred Almeron, Jose Pepe Rosario, Alvin Padilla, Romulo Arenas, Ernie Abalos and Mayor Jose everything! Esteves. Not in photo are Ben Bibat and Rod Andres

Calling all Kabalen, Ka- pampangan communities, and Marian Devotees of the Bay Area! Join us in this Fifth Annual Canonical Coronation of our Virgen Del Los Remedios on Nov. 13, 2016, 2:30PM at the All Saints Church in Hayward. Address is 22824 Second Street, Hayward, CA 94541. The most Reverend Paciano B. Aniceto, DD, Archbishop Emeritus of Pampanga will be officiating. Visit us at: http//www. Happy Birthday ”Nanay”! Francisca Ochoa celebrated her 70th birthday on Above photo: SF Mayor Ed Lee and Philippine ConGen Henry S Bensurto facebook.com/VirgendelosRe- October 24. In photo L-R, her beautiful daughter in-law, Quennie , Nanay Below photo: Bay area Community Leaders mediosinNorCal Francisca, son Marcel and grandson Melchizedek Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 FilAm Star B3 community INC reaches out to the community By Elpidio Estioko SAN JOSE - The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Nguyen, District 7; Pattie Cortese – BOD, East of Christ) held it’s Meet & Greet annual activity Side Union School District representing Santa with city officials and community leaders of Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese; Lenine adjoining cities in Santa Clara County and pre- Umali representing Rep. , District sented to the attendees its role and relevance to 17; Thelma Batilo, Lions Club Vice-governor, humanity last October 30 at its main chapel in Silicon Valley; Cindy Smith, Lions Club Vice- San Jose. governor, San Francisco; Anthony Phan, presi- Among those who attended, according dential appointee and candidate for Milpitas to INC’s Don Orozco, are Assembly member City Council; Commissioner Erlinda Fortes Kansen Chu, 25th Assembly District; Consul Reyes, Santa Clara County; Commissioner An- Carlyn Monasterial representing Consul Gener- gela Boricua Tirado, City of San Jose; Joshua al Henry Bensurto of the Philippine Consulate Barrouse, Field Representative for California General of San Francisco; Santa Clara County State Senate; Aaron Resendez, International Sheriff Deputy Rick Sung and Sgt. Michelle Representative of United Automobile Workers (LtoR) James Salazar, Resident Minister, Mountain Asban representing Sheriff Laurie Smith; San (UAW); Alex Flores, Director of Catering, Hil- View; Estioko; Assembly member, District 25 Kansen Chu; Head Deacon, MountainView Erne Vargas Jose Council member Johnny Khamis, District ton Hotels; Daisy Chu, wife of Assemblyman Kansen Chu; Delia Ventura Estioko, wife of Elpidio Cabanera (not photo is INCDistrict Minister for 10; San Jose City Council member Ash Kalra, Estioko, and Milpitas City Commissioner and FilAm Star Columnist Elpidio Estioko. Northwest, CA Pete Dela Cruz). District 2; San Jose City Council member Tam In an impressive power point presentation, after seven or eight solemn songs by the 37-mem- ber INC Choir (including a pianist) and welcome/opening prayer by the ministers, INC outlined its shelter and livelihood programs, medical and dental missions, relief operations, and outreach programs with various tribes since 2012 to date worldwide, indicating that the Church of PG&E announces applications Christ is concerned not only with its members but the whole humanity, regardless of culture for at least 170 scholarships and origin. Since its founding in July 27, 1914 in the Philippines by its founder, believed to be the SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Gas and Electric accomplishments by students in their schools and last Christ Minister Felix Manalo, INC has Company (PG&E) announced today that schol- communities,” said PG&E Director of Perfor- been playing a vital role in the global commu- arship applications are now being accepted for mance and Inclusion Joyce Ibardolasa, who’s also nity especially in countries like , New college-bound high school as well as current the board president of the Employee Community Zealand, Japan, South , Guam, Athens, college and continuing students. The awards from Fund, the umbrella charitable organization that the company’s employee resource groups (ERGs) provides governance for the ERG scholarships. , Canada, the U.S., and of will mean that at least 170 students in PG&E’s More than 5,000 PG&E employees belong course in the Philippines. Northern and Central California service area will to the ERGs. Each group helps contribute to the Whenever there is a calamity, typhoon, receive from $1,000 to $10,000 next year for ex- company’s commitment to serving its communi- hurricane, earthquake, and floods where a lot emplary scholastic achievement and community ties and growing employee engagement. of people die and thousands of people become leadership. PG&E’s 10 ERGs include: homeless and starving, INC is always there to help, according to the presentation. In Leyte for PG&E’s 10 ERGs—each representing the Access Network (individuals with disabili- instance where Typhoon Yolanda pummeled the area in 2013 rendering 6,100 people killed, they company’s diverse 20,000-plus workforce— ties) sent relief goods to victims and made Leyte a self-sustaining community by providing shelter and award scholarships annually to help offset the Asian livelihood programs. cost of higher education. Scholarship informa- Black They were also in Kumamoto and Fukuoka, Japan helping earthquake victims and in Bundab- tion, including criteria and applications, is avail- Latino erg, Australia as part of their outreach program able on PG&E’s website. To be considered for a Legacy (tenured employees) scholarship, all applications must be submitted NuEnergy (new employees) to people victimized by typhoon. They fed some by Feb. 1, 2017. PrideNetwork (LGBT employees) 25,000 calamity victims in Johannesburg, South In 2016, PG&E’s ERGs awarded a record Samahan (Filipino) Africa as part of their outreach and humani- $430,000 in scholarships to 176 deserving Veterans tarian project. They were in Tacloban, Leyte; students. Many recipients are the first in their Women’s Network Tondo, Manila; Paracale, Camarines Norte; and families to attend college. In addition to the ERG scholarships, PG&E other areas in the Philippines needing help and Since 1989, $4.5 million in scholarships provides engineering and information technol- assistance due to various calamities. have been awarded to thousands of recipients. ogy (IT) scholarships to need-based high school All these humanitarian activities and giving The funds come from employee donations, fund- and college students through its Better Together back to the community efforts by INC were rec- raising events and Campaign for the Community, STEM Scholarships. The Pacific Service Em- ognized by the Philippine government through the company’s employee giving program. ployees Association (PSEA), a non-profit mutual the National Historical Commission on July 24, “The cost of attending college continues to benefit organization serving employees and 2014 in Proclamation Number 815 declaring rise. The ERG scholarships help offset the cost of retirees of PG&E, also provides scholarships for higher education while recognizing the positive dependents of company employees. 2014 as the Iglesia Centennial Year, 100th year of INC existence in the Philippines.

This is a Paid Advertisement B4 FilAm Star Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 legal & law Preparing for deposition in personal injury case As California debates Prop 58, multilingual education thrives in San Francisco ATTY. CRISPIN and physical condition after the injury occurred. CADAY LOZANO For example, What injuries did you sustain in SAN FRANCISCO -- Should California em- fluency in English. the accident? Who treated you? Did you go to the brace multilingualism as a goal for its children — or To her, English-language fluency is one of her If you have a per- hospital? Did you see your family doctor? What recommit itself to an English-only policy that goes children’s “great accomplishments.” But she also sonal injury case, one did the orthopedic doctor do? How long did you back almost two decades? That is the question at values the formal instruction they receive in Spanish of the process you will have to stay home from work after your surgery? the heart of Proposition 58, called the “Multilingual grammar, vocabulary and writing. “It’s better than Education Act” by supporters, which goes to the vot- what they would have gotten in ,” she said. undergo is to respond to 5. Information about the impact of the injuries ers on Nov. 8. “This is the best thing that could have happened for a deposition. A deposi- on your life. What are you no longer able to do? There is at least one city in California where them.” tion is a question and What are you able to do but only with difficulty? the measure is not controversial: San Francisco. In For Alex Wise and Moira deNike, whose daugh- answer session with the Q. How is a deposition conducted? August, the city’s Board of Education unanimously ter is a fourth-grader at Fairmount Elementary, other side’s attorney. The other attorney will ask The first thing that happens is the court passed a resolution supporting 58, with no one from Vasquez’s two boys do indeed have a lot to teach her you questions. You will give answers. Your attor- reporter swears you in. If you don’t want to swear the public speaking against it. daughter. ney will be there with you during the deposition. to God, tell your attorney or the court reporter If it passes, as seems likely, according to a “We looked at the data that showed some real A court reporter will also be there, taking down so they can ask you to “affirm” instead. Then the September Field Poll, Proposition 58 would reverse benefits to having a bilingual education at a young everything that is said. The court reporter is also other attorney will usually ask you to follow his or a measure that voters in 1998 approved overwhelm- age,” Wise said. One 2012 study, for example, found called a stenographer her rules. Ninety percent of the time, these rules ingly. The older measure, Proposition 227, mandat- that bilinguals are better at solving both word and Once you file a lawsuit in a personal injury are a) don’t talk over his questions because the ed that the state’s schools focus on making immi- math problems. case, the other side has a right to find out what court reporter can’t get down two people talking grant children proficient in English at the expense of “Part of what we hoped for was that putting our information you have about the accident and your at once, b) if you don’t understand the question their home languages, pushing them into English- daughter in a school like Fairmount might teach her injuries so they can be prepared for trial, if the please ask for clarification, and c) if you need a only classes after no more than one year. some cultural humility,” deNike said. “We are very case doesn’t settle. They are entitled to discover break ask for one. Then the questions and an- “What Prop 227 said was that it’s not important happy that our child has a chance to learn another these facts, your recollections and impressions swers begin. Once the deposition starts, you can- for you to maintain your heritage language,” said language in a public school setting, yes. But we are through the use of things like interrogatories not talk to your attorney about your testimony. Christina Mei-Yue Wong, who oversees the district’s equally happy that it affords her the opportunity to language pathways. “Prop 58 really releases all of meet peers with different experiences, and to rec- (written questions), requests for production (for- Your attorney is only there to protect you from that and breaks down all those barriers.” ognize that the world is a lot bigger than our single mal requests that you send them documents) and improper questions. If your attorney objects, stop When Proposition 227 passed, said Wong, country.” depositions (oral questions and answers). talking. Let the attorney get the objection out and many districts in California stopped offering dual- The impact of dual-language education Q. What are the questions the attorney will then he will tell you whether to answer or not. language immersion and support to English-learn- In 2014, two Stanford University researchers ask? Most of the time, objections are “for the record” ers. That was not the case in San Francisco, where worked with San Francisco Unified to evaluate the The defense attorney in a personal injury only, because there is no judge present. So a lot of the district grappled with the new law by simply impact of all its language pathways on immigrants. case will generally ask questions of the Plaintiff times, attorneys object to questions and then tell changing the names of its programs — from “bilin- Using 12 years of data, Ilana Umansky and Sean that cover the following areas: their clients to go ahead and answer. This hap- gual” to “biliterate” or “dual-language immersion.” F. Reardon found that immigrant students in San 1. General background information such as name, pens frequently. Today, the timing of Proposition 58 could not Francisco’s dual-language immersion and biliteracy address, date of birth, who is in your family, edu- Note: This is not a legal advice. be better for San Francisco Unified, because demand programs were slower to be reclassified as fluent in cation, work history, etc. Crispin Caday Lozano, Esq. is an active for language education is rising. Not because of English than students in English-only programs. 2. Information about your physical condition member of the State Bar of California, the increased immigration — in fact, the number of This would seem to bolster the case against bilingual before the injury occurred. For example, in a slip American Immigration Lawyers Association, San English-learners is slightly lower than it was when education. and fall case where you broke your left arm, the Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Consumers 227 passed. It’s because so many American-born However, the researchers found that over defense lawyer is going to want to know if you are Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and the parents want their time, English fluency left handed or right handed, and he or she will National Association of Consumers Bankruptcy children to learn another balanced out for the want to know if you had any problems using that Attorneys. He specializes in immigration law, language. There are now students. In fact, they 27 dual-language immer- found that Spanish- arm before the accident. personal injury and taxes and bankruptcy law. sion programs in San speaking students en- 3. Information about the accident – how did it He is also a CPA and a licensed Real Estate Bro- Francisco, which also rolled in dual-language happen? Who were the witnesses? Did you talk to ker. For free consultation email or call (Lozano4- has a similar number of programs ultimately anyone after the accident? What did they say? [email protected]/ 1-877-456-9266) schools that offer “bilit- achieved a higher level 4. Information about your medical treatment eracy pathways” targeted of English proficiency only at English-learners. and academic success by Answers to LAST WEEK’S Krosword Diana Vasquez left end of high school than Mexico in 2005. Now kids in other programs, both her children are including English-only (Photo: www.kcet.org) enrolled at Fairmount immersion. Elementary, a dual- In addition, district language-immersion school in Glen Park. Photo by data suggest that those who went through dual- Nadia Mishkin / San Francisco Public Press “Know- language programs were better able to retain their ing another language is really going to give students home language. an edge in the world,” Wong said. “It’s a necessity To succeed, Umansky said, districts need to and a pleasure. It’s something that they can be really offer a wide range of language pathways to stu- proud of.” dents. “Opponents of bilingual education tend to Parents push for dual-language immersion lump them all together, but there’s a huge range of Ron Unz, the Silicon Valley entrepreneur and multilingual programs,” said Umansky, who is now Republican activist who bankrolled Proposition 227, at the University of Oregon. “One of the reasons why said that his measure was never intended to be anti- diversity exists is that programs should reflect the immigrant — and that he adamantly opposes 58. communities that they serve, and they should be “My views haven’t changed at all,” he said. responsive to the interests and values of families in Programs that provide instruction to immigrants in the community.” their first languages discourage English acquisition Wong said it is crucial for districts to track and cultural assimilation, Unz said, adding that it is student outcomes carefully and never stop learn- immigrants who are hurt the most when schools try ing about what works and what does not. “There’s to preserve their home language and culture. not just one magic bullet and things are going to be “The problem with these programs is that they fine,” Wong said. “People’s needs are always chang- HOROSCOPE don’t really help the Latino students learn English,” ing.” http://www.starlightastrology.com he said. Wong and Umansky agree that the most Unz is critical how most programs start with important thing a district can do is treat the home primarily the immigrant language and then gradu- languages of immigrant students as a strength, not a Aries Libra ally introduces more English. This, he said, is actu- weakness. (Mar. 21- April 20) (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) ally to the benefit of the native-born. “We have kids entering education systems with Someone you live with will be quite unreason It’s time you let your true feelings out. You able this week. A residential move may be in could have trouble persuading others to accept “Anglo parents want more dual-immersion enormous assets,” Umansky said. “But rather than order. Travel will be favorable. Rely on the one your ideas and opinions. Accommodate others programs, but I think what’s probably happen- cherish that asset, and strengthen it, and promote you love for support and affection. but not before you do your own thing. Do ing is that they want a copious supply of unpaid it, our schools devalue it, shame students for it, and Your lucky day this week will be Friday. the proper safety checks before you go out. Spanish-language tutors to help their children learn take it away from them.” Limitation could set in if you’ve been spending Spanish,” Unz said, equating Latino children with To Umansky, that’s not just harmful to stu- Taurus too much. “unpaid tutors.” dents. (Apr. 21- may 21) Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. Diana Vasquez does not see it that way. She left “It’s harmful to our country. Bilingualism is Enlist coworkers in order to get the job done Mexico in 2005 hoping that her children would have beneficial for all of us — economically and political- on time. Be careful not to get involved in other Scorpio more educational opportunities, and at Fairmount ly,” she said. “We need to see bilingualism as a gem people’s personal affairs. Don’t push your mate if (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Elementary — a dual-language immersion school that we are protecting and cultivating.” (NAM) you want to keep this union going. Entertainment Those close to your heart may be difficult to in Glen Park — her two boys have already achieved should include your whole family. reason with. If you can’t trust someone, question Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. the connection. Problems with relatives and friends could surface. You can make money, but Gemini try not to let it slip through your fingers. (May 22-June 21) Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. KrosWord You need to distance yourself from the (Source: Classic Pilipino Krosword, as edited by Ramon S. Lorenzo) situation for a little while first. Don’t hesitate Sagittarius to present your unique ideas. Concentrate on (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) home improvement. Small de tails will make a You can help them with difficult projects. 1 Utak difference. Your business sense will be leading Ignore colleagues who appear to be going in you in a direction that indicates more travel and circles. You will learn a great deal about yourself 5 Kontrato communication. if you go somewhere secluded. Don’t give out 10 Hiwa Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. any personal information that you don’t want 11 Pagbaba sa sasakyan spread around. 12 Natin Cancer Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. 13 Idarang (June 22-July 22) 15 Bituka ng manok Capricorn Driving too fast or double parking will result 17 Halakhak in difficulties with officials. You will be relentless (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) 18 Maliit na pinggan when it comes to getting yourself back into Overindulgent people will cause disruptions in shape. You may experience financial loss if you your life. You can make wonderful contributions 21 Mr. Lucio don’t use good judgment. Don’t be too hard on to any organization that you join. Try not to 22 Hinuha yourself. be too harsh with your mate. You can take 24 Tuyo Your lucky day this week will be Friday. advantage of opportunities if you are quick to 27 Pamaypay make a move. 30 Marahil Leo Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. 32 Siguro (July 23-Aug 22) 33 Bigyan ng taning Your charisma will no doubt attract a lot of Aquarius 35 Benda attention. Deception may cause disputes you (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) can do without. Others may want to steal your If you want to make your mark, try to get 37 Kagyat thunder when they realize your ideas are pretty involved in projects that will bring you some 38 Aba solid. Depression may put a damper on your day. glory. Avoid any erratic behavior or it could 39 Tangisan Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. cause isolation at home. Problems with peers is 40 Libot apparent. Don’t put limitations on yourself. Virgo Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Do your job and don’t ask for favors. Problems Pisces PABABA with your mate will develop if you don’t let (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) 1 Solo 16 Sabi 31 Malakas na pagsasalita Opportunities for travel and communication are them have their way. Visitors may drop by 2 Pasaway 18 Paraan ng pagluluto 34 Diwata unexpectedly, resulting in tension with your evident. Don’t be critical or overly opinionated 3 Iluto sa kaunting mantika 19 Tableta: daglat 36 Alyas lover. You can come into money; however, with dislikes; it could cause disapproval and perhaps not under the best circumstances. unwanted opposition. Spend some time with 4 Sumpa 20 Oil of ___ Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. people who can shed some light on your 6 Tawag sa kapatid na babae 23 Banaag personal situation. Positive connections can 7 Abang 25 Hapay be made if you get involved in environmental 8 Marka ng sugat 26 Kupkop organizations. 9 Esposa 28 Iwasto Answers to this week’s Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. 14 Halimuyak 29 Pag-iisang dibdib Krosword on NEXT WEEK’S issue Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 FilAm Star B5 health & Health@Heart Will I get cancer? lifestyle

PHILIP S. CHUA, stages of a protracted illness, intractable pains, The manufacturer’s claims have no scientific MD, FACS, FPCS hopelessness, helplessness, mounting expens- basis whatsoever. Those being items marketed Alcohol’s es, the prospect of leaving our loved ones, and as “anti-cancer” are fraudulent and dangerous. What are the dying should be convincing and motivating What is a sound anti-cancer strategy? causes of cancer? enough for us to be obsessed with preventing There are several behavioral and lifestyle cancer toll In a past column, any serious health problems, especially cancer. changes we can do to lower or prevent cancer, we defined what cancer Do tomatoes prevent cancer? and at the same time lower our risks for other was and discussed its Yes, they help. According to a Harvard major diseases as well. Many of these changes revealed etiologies (causes) and study of 47,000 men, those who had 10 or are common sense and practical measures. Alcohol consumption caused more than other specific questions more servings of tomato-based products per But, as I stated earlier, first, we must have the 700,000 new cancer cases and around 366,000 on cancer. The most week, were 45% less likely to develop prostate discipline, determination and resolve. Then, cancer deaths in 2012, mainly in rich countries, ac- striking information we cancer. There are also compelling evidences, we must religiously implement our strategy. cording to data reported Wednesday to the World revealed then was that more than 75 percent (3 considered statistically significant, that suggest One incentive to stay healthy and well are Cancer Congress in Paris. out of 4) of all cancers in humans were caused links between tomatoes and lower risks in the our loved ones. If our self-gratifying bad habits Comparing the cancer risk of people who by only three things: diet, tobacco, and alcohol. development of cancer of the colon, rectum, and lifestyle should kill us, it will be a tragedy drink, to that of people who do not, researchers That is still true today. Therefore, one does esophagus, pancreas, mouth, breast and cervix, for us, but it will be an even greater tragedy calculated that alcohol was responsible for an esti- not have to be a physician, much less a rocket besides prostate. The amazing antioxidant in for our family and loved ones. The emotional, mated five percent of all new cancer cases, and 4.5 percent of deaths per year. scientist, to know that majority of cancers are tomatoes is called lycopene, which is more psychological, social and financial devastation “A large part of the population is unaware that preventable, and that it is within our power abundant in cooked or processed tomatoes that will befall our loved ones when we die is cancer can be caused by alcohol,” study co-author to prevent this deadly malady. The genetic (like ketchup) than in raw tomatoes. Spices horrendous, to say the least. So, we cannot Kevin Shield of the International Agency for Re- factor could also be positively influenced and (garlic, onion, pepper curry, tumeric, etc.), are afford to be so selfish and so self-centered as to search on Cancer (IARC), told AFP of the prelimi- changed by a healthy lifestyle to one’s advan- all good for boosting our immune system. allow this to happen. Let us take good care of nary report, not yet published. tage. Any other natural foods which prevent our body and mind. Let us grow old and happy Alcohol was most strongly linked to new So why the “epidemic” of cancer? cancer? with our loved ones. breast cancer diagnoses -- more than one in four of The problem is the lack of discipline on Fruits and vegetables in general have pow- A safe and sound cancer prevention all alcohol-attributable cancer cases, the research- our part. We continue to eat red meat and a erful antioxidants in them that reduce the risk strategy, which we discussed in our book, Let’s ers found, followed by colorectal cancer at 23 lot of high cholesterol or fatty foods knowing of cancer. Broccoli, beans, lettuce, bokchoy, Stop “Killing” our Children (www.philipSchua. percent. these are bad for our heart and also increase strawberry, oranges, papaya, pineapple, kiwi, com), includes all of the following regimen: For breast cancer, particularly, it was clear our chances of having cancer of the colon, watermelon, langka, and all the other leafy (1) abstinence from tobacco (2) eating fish and that “the risk increases with the dose” of alcohol, said Shield. breast and uterus, etc. This is especially true vegetables and fruits (high-fiber diet) are a high-fiber, low fat, diet (with a lot of fruits, Measuring alcohol’s contribution to cancer with eating charred (burned) barbequed meats anti-cancer to a great extent. But unless we eat vegetables, whole-grain, bran, etc.) instead of deaths, the researchers found it was most strongly and other food items. Smokers know tobacco them daily, they won’t work. Looking at them red meat; (3) taking multivitamins (optional if linked to oesophagus cancer fatalities, followed by cause cancer of the throat, lungs, kidney, uri- or even smelling and touching them in the fruit you eat well); (4) doing regular physical exer- colorectal cancer. nary bladder, pancreas, among others, and still stores won’t do it. We must eat them every day. cises for an hour at least four times a week; (5) The IARC, the cancer agency of the World fume away with gusto. Moderate to heavy alco- Soft drinks are all toxic to the body. Of course, avoidance of exposure to too much sunlight, Health Organization (WHO), lists alcohol as a hol drinkers are aware that ethanol causes not strict moderation for carbohydrates (rice, polluted air, agents like asbestos, household “group 1 carcinogen”, which means it is considered only liver cirrhosis but cancer of the digestive bread, sweets) and animal fats, tobacco, and chemicals in our home environment or work- cancer-causing, though Shield said the mechanism tract, liver and breast, and are not scared to alcohol are essential. And so with avoidance of place; and, (6) limiting alcohol ingestion to was “not exactly known”. bend their elbow and say “cheers!” unabated. chemical pollutants, radiation exposure and one or two drinks a day. 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B6 FilAm Star Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 entertainment Comic unmasked—behind the Paolo B. suffers in the name of beauty TOKYO —At a party for as adhesive. afraid the jurors will have a hard Asian filmmakers and program- Paolo suffered tremendous- time and will be torn whether to happy facade of mers on Wednesday, a guest told ly in the name of beauty. nominate him as best actor or Filipino actor : Paolo’s talent for makeovers best actress.” They say that comedians his stature, the seasoned actor versial, primarily because of “I heard was on was certainly put to good use “Why not both,” Paolo said can be some of the most serious and television host appreciates their 34-year age gap. Pauleen the red carpet at the opening in the film. To clarify, though, in jest. “The more categories, the people. Vic Sotto, at least in the life’s simplest things, according is roughly the same age as Vic’s yesterday.” Direk Jun didn’t hire Paolo just more chances of winning!” eyes of an outsider, appears to to Pauleen. children and some of them had Paolo almost didn’t have because of his cosmetic skills. Although he constantly be a textbook example. “We call him masipag na misgivings about the May-De- the heart to confess: “That was “When he read for the part, goes on concert tours with his On “Eat Bulaga!,” the tamad,” she said, laughing. “He cember romance. But Vic made me!” I immediately knew he was Dabarkads, Paolo is attending longest-running local noontime is very hardworking when it the effort to get their blessing. The actor-TV host-makeup Trisha and didn’t meet with oth- an international film festival variety show, Vic is a wisecrack- comes to his job. But when he’s “He always makes time for wiz graced the 29th Tokyo In- ers,” the filmmaker said. for the first time. “Ang lakas ing host, teasing his colleagues at home, he just lounges around, his children. He invites them ternational Film Festival for his Going viral maka-celebrity,” he asserted. and poking fun at guests and to dinner almost every week— latest movie, Jun Robles Lana’s When Jun and his team “Exciting!” contestants with one-liners and and everyone has to be there. “,” which is an started working on the film in Beyond the glamour, how- silly retorts. On the silver screen, Vic wants to see [the family] entry in the main section. 2014, Paolo’s makeup transfor- ever, this film gave Paolo valu- he is best known for playing complete,” Pauleen said. “These He was the one who came mations were only starting to go able insights on the struggles simpleton , gatherings are always fun… They up with the bright idea: “An- viral. “We had been developing of the LGBTQ community. whose adventures are peppered talk about everything under the gelina in a Filipiniana gown! this script for two years,” the “Trisha’s dream to be a beauty with wacky, slapstick humor. sun, but mostly about Vic’s apos Ang taray (fierce)!” So, designer director recounted. queen seems impossible,” he In person, however, Vic is (grandchildren) and sports, like Rau Uson-Ablaza whipped up a “Which means I’ve been conceded. She needs to go to reserved, a man of few words. basketball.” black velvet terno that’s a cross dieting for two years,” Paolo great lengths—including painful To some people, the 62-year-old Pauleen first met Vic in between La Imeldific and Elvira, exclaimed. “I really wanted to do surgeries—to alter her appear- star comes off as aloof or even 1995, as a hopeful in the “Little Mistress of the Dark. it, but I couldn’t squeeze it in.” ance and attain her idea of per- suplado. His wife, , Miss Philippines” pageant of Paolo’s Tokyo transforma- Jun explained: “Paolo was fection, he pointed out. “Then, was among those who thought “Eat Bulaga!” In 2005, she tion will go down in Philippine busy—hosting [the noontime she has to cope with discrimina- he was unapproachable. joined the show as a co-host. cinema history as among the top show] ‘Eat Bulaga.’ Then, he tion in her search for true love.” “That was my initial In 2013, they admitted they kabogera moments on the red became busier when the AlDub Paolo owned up that he impression,” she admitted in had been dating for quite some carpet, along with kalyeserye became a hit.” dreaded shooting the dramatic an interview with the Inquirer. time. Two years later, they got for “” at Cannes 1978 In a twist of fate, Paolo got scenes. “Direk Jun had a hard “But the truth is that Vic is really engaged. Throughout those and Maria Isabel Lopez for “Ma’ suspended from the program— time making me cry. It’s because just a shy and quiet person. times, it was clear to Pauleen Rosa” at Cannes 2016. freeing him to do the movie. “In I’m a very positive and cheer- Talking to other people can be Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto that Vic was a “good person.” “I felt so sosyal (classy),” a way, [the suspension] helped ful person. I always look at the tough for him, because of his (Photo: www.getitfromboy.blogspot.com) But it wasn’t until after their Paolo told the Inquirer in an this project,” Paolo quipped. bright side when I have prob- shyness.” marriage that she found out just interview in Roppongi Hills. “I lems.” While Vic is not comfort- watching television all day. And how much. couldn’t believe it actually hap- Those were precisely the able expressing his feelings in as his wife, I really take care of “We are virtually insepa- pened!” traits that made him perfect for public, Pauleen said her hus- him.” rable. We go to work and go At an earlier party, a critic the part of Trisha—a willfully band is a completely different On Sunday, his only free home together. If there’s one from Finland approached Paolo optimistic transgender who person among loved ones. day, Vic likes to wake up early to thing that I want people to know and asked for a hug. doesn’t let life’s curve balls “He is physical and vocal play golf with friends. “But every about Vic, it’s the fact that he is “It feels great when people throw her off. in showing his love. He loves so often, we go on road trips; a kind person, a genuinely kind show their appreciation for my Initially, he couldn’t relate to hug and kiss his children, we both love traveling. For him, man… We do not fight. If there work,” he admitted. with Trisha’s melodramatic especially his grandkids,” said it is a way of escaping from all is a misunderstanding, he makes Especially since makeup travails. “Wala akong hugot. Pauleen, who tied the knot with the noise of show biz,” said the sure we talk it over in a calm transformations can be a lone- I couldn’t rely on my Vic at the St. James the Great 27-year-old bride. “But if we do manner,” Pauleen said, adding some and long (as in tedious) memories, so I based everything Parish in City in not have a planned vacation, we that, as a husband, Vic is very undertaking. “I’m alone for three on the script.” January. prefer staying in, simply enjoy- thoughtful. to four hours,” he explained. What he could identify with And when there were just ing each other’s company.” He never ends phone “For Angelina, I started at 9:30 was Trisha’s maternal, nurtur- the two of them, Pauleen swore As a father, Vic, Pauleen ob- conversations with his wife a.m. and finished at 3 p.m. And ing instinct. Paolo is father to that Vic became more animated. served, is a wonderful provider. without saying, “I love you.” I couldn’t eat and pee, because 7-year-old Keira Claire. “I am “He is makulit when he is with “You can see that all his kids When he wakes Pauleen up, he everything was taped down!” Paolo Ballesteros fond of children. On the set, I me, more than what people grew up to be good people,” she does it “very sweetly,” because And he meant everything! (Photo: www.chisms.net) call the kids ‘anak,’” he volun- see on “Eat Bulaga!,” she said. said. Vic has four children from he knows she tends to have During the interview, Paolo teered. “I guess it is because there are previous relationships: Danica topak (bad mood) in the morn- showed the Inquirer the welts Popular celeb After the film’s premiere no more walls between us; he and Oyo Boy (with actress Dina ing. There were times, she said, and blisters on his torso—a Yoshi Yatabe, competition last Thursday, Paolo couldn’t knows he can be at ease. He Bonnevie), Vico (with actress when she caught him just star- result of the body contour- program director of the Tokyo help turning on the waterworks, loves making me laugh.” Coney Reyes) and Paulina (with ing at her. ing achieved via packing tape. fest, told the Inquirer: big-time. Recounted producer In June, the show biz cou- former commercial model An- “I see the happiness in his Direk Jun recalled that Paolo’s “Paolo is amazing. Prior Perci Intalan: “Paolo cried, be- ple moved into their new home gela Luz). eyes,” she said. “I am grateful.” fingernails looked as if they to this film, I didn’t know that cause it was his first time to see in Laguna, where Vic spends Vic and Pauleen’s relation- (Allan Policarpio / inquireer. would come off with the falsies, he was a popular celebrity in the film. (Bayani San Diego Jr. most of his free time. Despite ship was difficult and contro- net) because Mighty Bond was used Philippine show business. I am / inquirer.net) Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 FilAm Star B7 entertainment United colors of Filipinos How do you solve a ‘problem’ like Mocha What struck young “We may have dif- with the tagline: Christian Bautista: Mocha filmmaker Ivan An- ferent journeys in life, “I scream, has the right to express her drew Payawal about but our destination is You scram!” opinions on her website. The the Amerasians he had the same. We all want Go, girl— people who created the petition interviewed for his the same thing in the milk it for all its also have the right to express Cinemalaya 2016 entry, end. We all want to be worth. theirs. This is what democracy “I America,” was how loved and accepted, We asked is about. diverse they were. but we should learn celebs to weigh Joey Reyes Despite their dif- to love and accept in on the Mocha ferences in skin, hair ourselves first,” he brouhaha: and eye color, they said. “I hope this mes- Isay Alva- were somehow united sage will resonate with rez: I admit I did by a common bond, he foreigners, despite the not like Mocha’s Mocha Uson explained. differences in language (Photo: www.pinoytrendingnews.net) image or choices The Amerasians he and culture.” before. I disliked had met in Olongapo He feels it’s Mocha Uson has never her over-the- had a strong sense of important to share had it so good. As a member top sexy outfits and the words community, he ob- the Amerasians’ story of Mocha Girls, her career was that came out of her mouth. I served. not just in Japan but steady. But now that she’s a thought then, “She’s no good for “Although they in other parts of the self-proclaimed spokesperson the next generation—she’s no grew up not know- world. for the masses on her Face- role model at all. Then, by God’s ing their fathers, they Stories book political blog, the sultry grace, she turned over a new have a solid concept of “Every filmmaker performer has gained over four leaf—she became a “daughter of family,” he pointed out. dreams of sharing his million followers. God.” Now she’s being perse- “Different faces and or her story all over Since she’s a rabid sup- cuted for her bad choices in the points of view, but when the world,” he noted. porter of President Duterte, the past. they’re all together, you “I make movies to tell Mocha Uson blog’s popularity is Isay Alvarez get a sense of equality— stories and hopefully mob culture at work. I checked out her blog Joey Reyes (Photo: www.phileduconference.com) that race and gender connect with other She has caused quite a and saw a new Mocha. She don’t separate them.” (Photo: www.cinemalaya.org) people. Stories need to commotion to the point that reports the good things she He first stumbled be told and shared.” there’s a petition to have her has observed and suggests what Joey Reyes: We may have upon the Amerasian winners, just to be screened He is raring to join blog taken down. Political strife else can be done. No character different ideas and opinions. issue in an online article and alongside other amazing films other international film festivals rages on even online. assassination. She has the right But let us agree to disagree and quickly realized that their story from all over Asia and the after Tokyo. If “mocha” is not your to be her own person. respect one another. That is the was a “journey of self-discov- world.” “We were lucky that we got favorite flavor, then choose Think before you click whole point of democracy: the ery.” Blessed to share our story with Filipi- another one. Considering how Robert Seña: I haven’t read free market of ideas, the open He wanted to show that He feels “blessed” that he nos before joining a festival controversial her blog is, I won- it yet, but she has the right to arena to exchange our thoughts everyone goes through the same gets to attend an A-list festival abroad,” he quipped. der if an ice cream company will write whatever she wants on her and acknowledge diversity in problems. He remarked, “We like Tokyo with his sophomore His film’s commercial run get Mocha to be its endorser own blog. It’s the internet, for our interests. There are those are not alone in this struggle. movie. (His directorial debut taught him the importance of crying out loud. It’s up to you who vehemently disagree and If we make peace with who we was “The Comeback,” an entry “marketing.” what you want to read or post. react to Ms Uson’s statements, truly are, life would be so much in the “It’s hard to make a film, But think first before you click but that is her option, and her easier to endure.” fest last year.) but it’s even harder to market that button. right to express what she thinks “I America,” which recently Making the Tokyo fest it,” he owned up. “You need to Bo Cerrudo and feels. To shut down her had a commercial run in the more meaningful for Payawal be financially prepared for it. It Bo Cerrudo: I sometimes platform by accusing her of Philippines, is competing in is the fact that his teacher Jun takes a lot of money to promote read her posts. I see nothing disinformation is a violation of the Asian Future section of the Robles Lana has a film, “Die a movie.” wrong with it because it’s a free her rights. 29th Tokyo International Film Beautiful,” in the main tilt, as If you don’t have the bud- country. Everyone will always The Kapamilya network Festival, which is ongoing until well. get for a massive promotional have an opinion. At least, she bagged two Stevie Awards at Nov. 3. (It is vying for top hon- “He’s an inspiration to me,” campaign, then you have to be stands for what she believes in. the 2016 International Business ors with another Filipino film, Payawal said of Lana. “Sharing “innovative,” he said. Noel Cabangon: I saw Awards for its product, ABS- Mikhail Red’s “Birdshot.”) this experience with my mentor Fortunately, his film top- the petition [to take down her CBN TVplus. It won a Silver “Being selected is such a and friend is a full-circle mo- bills a mainstream star, Bela blog] but I ignored it, because it International Stevie Award for big honor,” he told the In- ment for me.” Padilla, who’s active in social wasn’t right to curtail someone Best in New Product—Media quirer. “I admit that we all want He feels certain that for- media, and he had the support else’s right to [free] speech. If and Entertainment Category, to bring home an award for eign audiences will be able to of a major firm, Viva Films, you do that, you’ll be doing the and a Bronze International our country, but that’s just a relate with “I America” because which distributed “I America” same thing as this government Stevie Award for Best in Mar- bonus.” in local cinemas. “We were able is doing, which is curtailing the keting Campaign. (Dolly Anne of its universal themes: “The Isay Alvarez Icing on the cake, so to search for identity, family and to reach audiences outside of (Photo: www.broadwayworld.com) right to due process of all the Carvajal / inquirer.net) speak. “We already feel like acceptance.” Cinemalaya.” (inquirer.net) victims of extrajudicial killings. B8 FilAm Star Nov. 3 - 9, 2016 2 new 777s, more seats, PAL flights to LA, SF, NY for Christmas By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent The country’s flag car- Bautista said they will add season. end of the year to cope with Francisco rier Philippine Airlines Inc. more flights to the United He said two brand-new strong demand. He said the route. (PAL) President and Chief States starting December Boeing 777-300 ERs will new airplanes would be used “We Operating Officer Jaime in time for the Christmas be delivered to PAL by the to increase flight frequencies will also to Los Angeles, San Fran- replace cisco and New York. the air- Starting December, craft A340 he noted that PAL would flights double its flights to Los in San Angeles to twice from once Francisco a day and the flights to San with these Francisco to 14 flights from Boeing 11 times a week. 777-300 With the delivery of ERs,” he these airplanes, Bautista added. PAL CEO Jaime Bautista said PAL will be operating He (photo: www.luxurymanila.com) twice daily to Los Angeles said the The 777-300ER is starting December in time aircraft change would raise equipped with the world’s for the Christmas season. PAL’s seating capacity by 15 most powerful GE90-115B He said a brand new to 20 percent as a Boeing commercial jet engine, and Boeing 777-300 ER will 777-300 ER could accom- can seat up to 386 pas- replace the Airbus A340 modate as many as 376 sengers in a three-class aircraft used three times a passengers compared to the configuration with a maxi- week for the Manila to San Airbus A340 that could only mum range of 7,825 nauti- seat 254. cal miles. The 777 is the world’s most successful twin-engine, long haul airplane. The PAL official also disclosed that the airline company owned by tycoon Lucio Tan also plans to raise its frequency to New York via Vancouver to five from four times a week early next year. “The market con- tinues to grow. We have the advantage because we are the non-stop carrier from the Philip- pines to the U.S.,” he said. PAL’s load factor in Los Angeles and San Francisco is more than 80 percent but only ac- counts for 40 percent of the market. “There is more business and there are more tourists. What we want to achieve is also to carry not only Filipi- nos but also the main- stream market,” further stated Bautista. He likewise said PAL expects the deliv- ery of three Airbus A321 NEOs next year as well as three to four A321s and four A350s in 2018.