Msgr. Gutierrez Miles Beauchamp Balik Tanaw Christ: The medium Of all the silly Nova Villa: Ang is the message questions... Babaeng Payaso January 22 - 28, 2010 RP sends medical team to HaitiPHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- PRESIDENT Macapagal-Arroyo yesterday Charice shines ordered a medical mission The unfinished song of sent to quake-stricken Haiti. In her message at the in Chipmunks groundbreaking of the Cati- clan airport development Stephen Nicolas project in Malay, Aklan, the “Sim, mamamatay na ako President directed the Depart- Squeakquel movie (Sim, I will die)!” these may be words one might hear uttered in a ment of Health to immedi- International singing soap opera. But a friend told them ately dispatch a medical team sensation Charice made her to me in all sincerity. to Haiti to help in the search, Hollywood debut with a My friend, Ariel Tallorin, also rescue and relief operations. cameo role in the box-office known as “Stephen Nicolas”, was Caticlan is the gateway to hit “Alvin and the Chip- calling from Los Angeles, Califor- Boracay island which is a ma- munks: The Squeakquel.”. nia. He told me a few months ago jor tourist destination in the “Very happy po ako na that he had liver cancer and was country owing to its white and some people are tweeting undergoing chemotherapy. During his latest call, he said that the treat- pristine sand beaches. me na nakita po nila ako sa ment was not working and his doc- Earlier, Press Secretary movie,” Charice said excit- tors decided to stop it. He planned Cerge M. Remonde read edly. to go back to his native Philippines the President’s message In the animated film, last Saturday to be with his family in which she conveyed her Charice stars as herself — and if still possible, seek alterna- profound condolences and and she’s Alvin, Theodore, tive treatments. pledged support and assis- and Simon’s biggest rival in By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Stephen Nicolas, fourth from left, together with Dr. Priscilla Le- tance to rescue and recovery a singing competition. efforts in Haiti. Charice Pempengco Publisher & Editor, gaspi (in vest carrying a puppy) and her family: Melissa Menguito, Charice recorded two Asian Journal San Diego Anna Diaz, Veron de Belen and Geraldine Quidayan. Dr. Priscilla “It is our fervent wish that songs for the movie: a ver- The original and first Asian Haiti recovers quickly and Your Booty.” Legaspi and her husband Dr. Renato Calugcugan (not in picture) are sion of Alicia Keys’ “No Journal in America the ones generously helping and caring for Stephen Nicolas, espe- fully from this tragedy,” the One” with the Chipettes, and The 17-year-old shared See page 10 cially with his current medical condition. President said. the finale number, “Shake how she landed in her first Mrs. Arroyo noted that Hollywood movie: “I au- three of the AFP personnel ditioned for the role in the which form part of the Philip- normal way, with no backer, pine peacekeeping contingent [and] not because I am close were reported trapped in to Oprah [Winfrey],” she Solar kariton provides quake rubble. related in another interview. The President said that “I auditioned for it and search and rescue efforts will sang two songs, [and] read livelihood and power continue round the clock and script. They asked me to do SOL (Araw) Power Now Inc. has developed a new and will not stop until all Filipinos the three voices of the chip- novel product with digital technology for a noble purpose – to are accounted for. munks.” give solar light to children to read, write and do their home- She said the Philippine She got the role appar- work with the new digital Kariton. government will coordinate The company has developed a cart with a solar panel on the ently because she touched closely with the United Na- the heart of the film director, roof that charges a deep-cycle battery to power a long-lasting LED (light emitting diode) bulb. tions to ensure the safe rescue Betty Thomas. of all the peacekeepers and (Continued on page 7) While the enterprising Kariton owner is vending food, drinks, and other products in his locality, his battery is being about 290 Filipinos work- charged with a roof solar panel all day without any additional ing in Haiti as missionaries, 2nd International Conference on Filipino as a Global Language effort from him for safe “clean light” for his family’s night use. volunteers, UN administrative The fully charged battery provides power for six hours for personnel and business execu- a small TV monitor and a digital DVD player that will help tives. Global Filipino comes of age educate and entertain folks in poor villages who otherwise may The President also directed In a borderless have nothing else to do. Ambassador to Cuba Mac- world, language is This new and simple system will give poor families in arthur Corsino to proceed to identity remote villages, islets, and non-grid areas clean light instead of the harmful, polluting and costly kerosene or fire-hazardous Haiti and personally check A traveler candles. The digital Kariton could be built for under P25,000 on the condition of Filipinos might find it odd and is a new livelihood project that can literally turn darkness there and coordinate rescue that Filipino is to light. - From Good News Philippines efforts. - Good News Pilipinas spoken 24/7 around Solar kariton the world from the cruise ships in the Mediterranean — and in between, the Attend a free presentation boutique hotels of Norway, the hospi- for MONTELUCE - A Missing Comma tals in the United Estela Matriano, Consul Mary Jo Aragon and Sena- By Perry Diaz Emirates, the shops tor Edgardo Angara, Keynote Speaker, Tony Olaes PerryScope of Dubai, the mari- the high point of Tagaytay time vessels plying the Indian America—to the universities of A political earthquake is about Ocean, the financial districts of (Continued on page 20) to occur in the judicial system of the Philippines. The core of the problem is the interpretation of Section 15 Article VII of the RP firm is Asiamoney’s Philippine constitution. At issue is President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s plan to appoint the Best Managed Company next Chief Justice of the Su- Philippine construction giant most successful companies preme Court during the period EEI Corp. was named the best during 2009,” according to the when “midnight appointments” managed small- are banned by the constitution. cap corporate in The presidential elections will the Philippines for be held on May 10, 2010 and President Gloria Macapagal 2009 by Asiamoney Chief Justice Reynato Puno will Arroyo magazine. be retiring on May 17, 2010. Section 15 Article VII says: vice or endanger public safety.” A company falls My interpretation of Section under the small “Two months immediately before the next presidential 15 is: A President or Acting cap category if its President shall not make ap- market capitalization is $800 $34,000 condo units in Tagaytay. While you are away, you elections and up to the end of December 2009/January 2010 can rent out your unit as a condotel and make money on your pointments two months imme- million or less. issue of Asiamoney. his term, a President or Acting investment. Presentations available on March 2010, from President shall not make ap- diately before the next presiden- Asiamoney cited EEI for “a EEI was also applauded for tial elections and up to the end clear business strategy, well- the appreciation of its share 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Asian Journal office at 550 East 8th pointments, except temporary Street Suite 6, National City, CA 91950 (in Old Schoolhouse appointments to executive posi- of his term with the exception communicated business goals price by more than 200 percent of “temporary appointments and opportunism were some of in the last 12 months vis-à-vis Square). Call (619) 474-0588 or e-mail [email protected] tions when continued vacancies the traits possessed by Asia’s for more information. therein will prejudice public ser- (Continued on page 4) (Continued on page 18) Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com January 22 - 29, 2010 battle the Egyptians. Under the Who now will build the cities? to be just specks in the distance, moonless and starless night, the Who now will serve the Egyp- the lances of the charioteers former slaves dashed in frenzy tian households? Truly, without gleamed as the early sunrays An Unauthorized History to beat the dawn in their prepa- the slaves, the masters cannot struck them. The plumes of the ration to continue fi ghting for live. We must have the slaves Egyptians’ helmets fl uttered their freedom. back. with the wind. The pharaoh gave the order to Moses was also aware that of the Philippines When the sunrays sliced attack. the waves behind his column of those subjugated would have of slaves to build the greatest through the horizons the follow- He stood on his chariot admir- men pounded on the shore with to remain subjugated – such pyramid and city for the Pha- ing day, the Pharaoh was already ing his army snaking down the a thunderous roar like to be in is life, might as well accept it. raoh. As such, he was favored to standing majestic on his chariot gorge towards the plains in their symphony with the anticipated Moreover, since the Spaniards succeed the throne of Egypt up with his charioteer reigning on seeming invincible chariots. battle. are more favored by God as until he was discovered to be a the horses up the ridge.