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Ombudsman Morales Raiders lose to Titans Communists declare ceasefire to faces impeachment start negotiations with PH gov’t By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent

interim ceasefire took effect August 28. It will remain in place during the course of peace negotiations until superseded by a ceasefire agreement PH NEWS | A2 SPORTS | A5 to be issued jointly by the NDFP and the government within the next 60 days or until a notice of termination of this ceasefire declaration takes effect 10 days after receipt of said notice by Duterte orders reinvestigation the Government Negotiating Panel from the NDFP Negotiating Panel,” the of pork barrel scandal statement read. The CPP and NPA are By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent encouraged by the positive outcome of the resumption of formal talks in Oslo, The Department of Justice (DOJ) Enrile, Ramon Revilla Jr. and Jinggoy Norway last August 22 to 26, they said. will reinvestigate the pork barrel scam Estrada. “The revolutionary forces in the cases to address back-fence talk that Aguirre said he would talk to Philippines look forward to vibrant the previous Aquino administration Janet Lim-Napoles, the jailed busi- talks in the course of the next few suppressed evidence and meted out nesswoman tagged as the brains of the Communist People’s Army march during their 42nd anniversary months to discuss (a) social and “selective justice” in favor of friends Priority Development Assistant Fund (Photo: www.newsvala.com) economic reforms, (b) political and and allies of former President Benigno (PDAF) anomaly, to shed light on the The Communist Party of the units of the NPA and people’s militias constitutional reforms, and (c) end of Aquino III. matter. Philippines--New People’s Army (CPP- an interim ceasefire in line with the hostilities and disposition of forces. Aguirre said the DOJ reinvestiga- “When Napoles first surfaced, she -NPA) on Sunday announced that they recommendation of the Negotiat- The issuance of this interim ceasefire tion was ordered by President Rodrigo was brought to Malacañang and Mar have declared a unilateral declara- ing Panel of the National Democratic declaration is further encouraged by Duterte as part of his administration’s (Manuel Roxas II) accompanied her in tion of an interim ceasefire to further Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and in the prospective release of all politi- reform agenda to rid the government Camp promote peace negotiations between pursuit of the August 26 Joint State- cal prisoners and remaining detained of corrupt officials. The DOJ chief Crame. The question is why? the National Democratic Front of the ment of the NDFP and government of consultants of the NDFP through the shared Duterte’s suspicions that there They were obviously hiding some- Philippines (NDFP) and the govern- the Republic of the Philippines on the issuance of an Amnesty Proclamation was something fishy in the manner the thing,” he stressed. ment of the Republic of the Philippines resumption of formal peace negotia- by the President,” added the rebel previous administration conducted The DOJ chief said he would ask and boost efforts to accelerate it. tions.” group. and concluded the investigation. Napoles to really divulge everything The CPP--NPA said the Central They said the interim ceasefire These prisoners were arrested “What I know is that in the pork Committee of the CPP and the Nation- reciprocates the indefinite ceasefire under the Arroyo and Aquino regimes barrel scam cases, the DOJ then sup- al Operational Command of the NPA issued by the President last August in violation of the Comprehensive pressed evidence against other politi- “hereby declare to all commands and 21. The unilateral declaration of TO PAGE A7 cians,” Aguirre told reporters, suggest- ing these other politicians to be allies and/or party mates of Aquino. Such accusations pervaded the campaign rhetoric during the May Antipolo solon warns the same end presidential election. Apart from Duterte, the opponents he defeated in for Duterte as notorious Thai PM’s the polls also raised the same issue, es- pecially former Vice-president Jejomar Above: Janet Lim Napoles By Ricky Oliver Binay who is close to the three senators (Photo: www.ffemagazine.com) that have been charged with PDAF- related plunder: Senators Juan Ponce TO PAGE A7 (PDP-Laban) party. old Duterte vowed to eradicate crime Acop was alluding to the death toll and illegal drugs within three-to-six of Thaksin’s bloody 2003 illegal drug months of his term. The charismatic crackdown--something that the drug- former Davao City mayor won via Philippine Muslims extremist hating Duterte seems bound to surpass landslide. in his first few months in office. He has since publicly implicated stage mass jailbreak “In 2003, 2,500 people were killed judges, politicians and law enforcers in in Thaksin’s anti-drug campaign,” drug activities. Muslim extremists who support the gate, hooded men forced their way the lawmaker said. “Later on, it was Nobody seems to be laughing at the Islamic State group staged a daring into the compound. learned through investigation that his promise now as international agen- jailbreak in the southern Philippines, They overwhelmed the guards, 1,400 of these deaths weren’t drug- cies have begun to criticize his ad- freeing 23 detainees in the latest in a forcing them to their knees and taking related.” ministration for the alleged summary series of mass escapes, officials said two rifles before freeing the inmates. Acop said that it was these deaths executions and the potential human Sunday. The hooded men shouted “Allahu that started the downfall of the Thai rights abuses in the effort to stamp out About 50 heavily armed members Akbar” (God is great) before fleeing Above: Cong. Romeo Acop leader, who was eventually overthrown drugs. of the Maute group raided the local jail in a prison vehicle to a nearby lake. by a military coup in September 2006 “The UN is now speaking up,” in the southern city of Marawi on Min- The Maute gang members then fled by Antipolo Congressman Romeo due to corruption charges. Acop noted. danao island on Saturday and freed boat while the other inmates scattered, Acop thinks that President Rodrigo Since formally assuming the The veteran solon underscored the eight comrades who were arrested Tabao said. Duterte is walking the same path of presidency last June 30--a mere two importance of probing these killings, barely a week ago, police said. At the jail, two bullet holes and a notoriety as Thailand’s former Prime months ago--an estimated 1,900 drug particularly the ones carried out by Fifteen other detainees, held for shattered television set were the only Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, as far suspects have been slain in the coun- cops, in order to determine whether other serious offences, also escaped evidence of the attack. as his no-nonsense drug war is con- try. That’s a kill rate of over 31 people they were lawful. Acop should know; in the raid, said provincial jail warden The eight Maute group members cerned. a day. he’s a former chief superintendent Acmad Tabao. were arrested on August 22 after “If he’s not careful, President Du- Of this figure, over 800 perished (general) of the Philippine National Police earlier said that 28 inmates soldiers manning a checkpoint found terte could end up like Thaksin,” said in police operations, while around Police (PNP). escaped but Tabao clarified the figure. improvised bombs and pistols in the Acop, a majority member in the House 1,100 were killed by unknown assail- “You must be able to find out if In a report Tabao said two women van they were driving. of Representatives (HOR) which ants. it was done by-the-book. We have an came to the prison gate, asking the The Maute group is one of several is controlled by Duterte’s Partido During the election campaign pe- operations manual that we need to guard to take delivery of some food for Muslim gangs in Mindanao, the ancest the detainees. When the guard opened Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan riod, a lot sniggered when the 71-year- TO PAGE A7 TO PAGE A7 A2 FilAm Star Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 ph news Anti-graft corruption Ombudsman Morales faces impeachment Constitutional commission By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent Apparently unimpressed rales’ family has been facilitat- belief that Corona’s appoint- by the 2016 Ramon Magsay- ing the issuance of favorable ment by then President Gloria proposed for Charter change say Award for public service ruling from the Office of the Macapagal-Arroyo a month be- given to Ombudsman Conchita Ombudsman for a substantial fore the 2010 presidential elec- A proposed executive order Order to the Office of the Presi- budget—we can already con- Carpio-Morales, on Tuesday fee. tions violated the Constitution. creating a 25-man constitution- dent creating the constitutional vene both Houses of Congress the House of Representatives Ombudsman Morales Morales, then an associate jus- al commission that will work at commission,” said Alvarez. into a constituent assembly,” supermajority told her that they received, along with five other tice of the Supreme Court, said revising the 1987 Constitution Under his proposal, the he said. will initiate an impeachment Asian awardees, the prestigious she must have earned Aquino’s has been submitted to Malaca- commission would help Con- The commission will proceeding against her when Ramon Magsaysay Award in respect for her decision to ñang, House Speaker Pantaleon gress, acting as a constituent present its draft of the new Carpio-Morales appeared be- ceremonies at the Cultural question Corona’s midnight Alvarez said. assembly, in amending the Con- Charter to Congress, sitting as fore the House committee non- Center of the Philippines held appointment and her dissenting The proposed body would stitution to convert the unitary a constituent assembly, for fur- appropriations to defend her in time for the birth anniversary opinion on the matter. be composed of legal experts, form of government to a federal ther deliberations and debate, office’s PHP 2.2-billion Morales’ long including former Supreme system. Alvarez said he hoped Alvarez said. budget for 2017. years as public servant Court Justice Reynato Puno, President Duterte would be able If the constituent assembly But Morales flung a began in 1971 when she who would be tasked to lead to sign the order and appoint can complete the final revisions challenge at the adminis- joined the Department the shift to federalism, Alvarez members of the body within the by next year, the task of educat- tration-dominated House, of Justice as one of its announced on Tuesday night month. ing and informing the people saying the congressmen lawyers and researchers. at the meeting of Philippine “So by October the consti- about the revised draft can be can file an impeachment Through the decades Constitution Association (Phil- tutional commission will start done by 2018 in preparation for complaint against her if and under various ad- consa) at the Manila Golf and their work to draft the revised its submission for ratification they believe she has com- ministrations, she rose Country Club in Makati City. Charter and perhaps in six- synchronized with the mid-term mitted any wrong-doing to regional trial court “This afternoon I forward- months’ time we also—if we are elections in 2019, Alvarez said. and is no longer fit for the judge, judge of the Court ed the draft of the Executive able to finish the 2017 national (DJ Yap/inquirer.net) tough anti-corruption job. of Appeals, associate “Kayong mga con- Above: Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales justice of the Supreme gressmen, you can initiate an of the late beloved President Court, and finally to ombuds- impeachment complaint against Ramon Magsaysay. man. me,” she told members of the The Ramon Magsaysay Morales said it was Presi- House appropriations com- Award Foundation cited Mo- dent Arroyo who appointed her mittee headed by Davao City rales for “her moral courage justice of the Supreme Court Rep. Karlo Alexei Nograles as and commitment to justice in but this didn’t stop her from she defended her office’s “fiscal taking head-on one of the most opposing her appointment of autonomy.” Morales, an ap- intractable problems of the Corona’s appointment and later pointee of former president Be- Philippines; and for promoting pursuing a plunder case against nigno Aquino III, will finish her by her example of incorrupt- her involving PHP 366 million seven-year term in mid-2018. ibility, diligence, vision, and in Philippine Charity Sweep- The Ombudsman is an leadership of the highest ethical stakes Office funds. The case aunt-in-law of Davao City standards in public service.” was dismissed last month by Mayor Sarah Duterte-Carpio, Morales has a high convic- the Supreme Court. President Duterte’s daughter tion rate of 74 percent in her She was at the House to whose husband is Morales’ work as Ombudsman, but justify her office’s PHP 2.2-bil- first-degree nephew. None- declined to compare herself lion budget for 2017, following theless reports said the camp with her predecessors in an attempts by the Department of President Duterte is not all interview. of Budget and Management to impressed with the country’s If there’s one thing which slash it and have the Ombuds- chief anti-graft buster. annoys her, she said, it’s being man return to the national trea- The President is said to labeled as selective and biased sury the office’s savings from its have inside information that it in favor of former President 2016 budget. was Morales who gave mon- Benigno Aquino III, who ap- In this effort, Morales got etary authorities the go-signal pointed her ombudsman in some legislators on her side. to disclose his alleged multibil- 2011. A year earlier, Aquino Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Fari- lion-peso account during the had chosen Morales over then nas said he could not under- campaign period. Only the Om- Supreme Court Chief Justice stand why the administration budsman has the legal authority Renato Corona to administer allies in the House are bent on to take such action. his oath of office as president. cutting the Ombudsman’s bud- Duterte also reportedly Morales said she and the get when anti-corruption is the suspects that a member of Mo- former president shared the thrust of President Duterte. Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 FilAm Star A3 ph news Drug users aren’t human, says Duterte Philippine President Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon register your anger,” Dela Rosa Henry Sy still richest Pinoy for 9th straight year Rodrigo Duterte, who is wag- in June condemned his appar- said. By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent ing a bloody war on crime, has ent support for extra-judicial He later apologised for his justified the large-scale killing killings. remarks. MANILA – In Forbes’ newest 10. Andrew Tan – with a net of drug users by suggesting the The UN special rappor- But Duterte defended Dela food complex in President Duterte’s Philippines’ 50 Richest People, worth of $3 billion home island of Mindanao. Ang’s victims were not human. teur on summary executions, Rosa, saying “that’s my style. mall tycoon Henry Sy with a net “A record number of Filipino personal investment in cement Duterte, who has seen Agnes Callamard, said earlier He is following it”. worth of $13.7 billion (a decrease billionaires” company Eagle Cement is also about two thousand people this month that his directives Duterte also taunted the from his 2015 net worth of $14.4 Forbes Magazine also noted paying off; his overall wealth is up killed since he was elected in “amount to incitement to vio- United Nations, saying “they billion) topped the list for the ninth that in this year’s list, “a record $700 million,” Forbes added. May, made the remarks late lence and killing, a crime under want me to go prison? Do those consecutive year. number’’ of Filipinos became bil- If there were gainers, there Friday as he shrugged off the international law”. idiots think I will be captured At 91, Sy also snagged the 71st lionaires. were also losers as Forbes noted United Nations’ concerns over alive. My God, we will be to- spot in the Top 100 Billionaires in In its observation, Forbes this year’s “biggest loser” Bien- human rights in his country. gether in hell.” the World. noted this positive change in the venido Tantoco, percentage-wise According to Forbes, Sy interests garnered by the construc- “Crime against human- Earlier this week, Dela Tantoco and his SSI Group’s profits “owns retailers and real estate tion industry with its particularly fell by half or 65 percent due to the ity? In the first place, I’d like Rosa told senators that over 750 throughout the country” pointing robust year” as well as the new ad- cutthroat retail competition and to be frank with you: are they people had been killed by police out that his family-owned SM In- ministration of President Rodrigo increased expenses. humans? What is your defini- in anti-drug operations while vestments is the largest retailer in Duterte. Forbes noted the current Forbes also said that with the tion of a human being?” he told more than a thousand had been the Philippines with stakes ranging administration’s plan to invest in new President’s strong campaign soldiers while visiting an army slain by shadowy figures. Since from banking, property and retail. the “golden age of infrastructure” against illegal mining in the camp, according to transcripts then, even more people have “It announced in February could even boost the already strong country, assets from the industry 2016 that it is merging all its retail- industry. of his speech released after- Above: Pres. Rodrigo Duterte been killed. decreased. wards. Duterte, 71, won May elec- related businesses under SM Retail; Biggest gainer, biggest loser “Indeed, with the cost of in March SM announced a partner- and newcomer “Human rights? Use it Duterte’s comments come tions in a landslide on a prom- entry to the Philippines $50 up by ship with Singaporean e-commerce Forbes also noted that this $25 million, three mining mag- properly in the right context if after his national police chief ise to kill tens of thousands of company Lazada,” Forbes said. year, gains and wins were also nates were left behind, including you have the brains,” he added. Ronald Dela Rosa on Friday suspected criminals to prevent Landing (and still) in the achieved as new billionaires en- Philip Ang (no relation to Ramon),” “You cannot wage a war urged drug users to kill their the Philippines from becoming second spot on the Top 50 list is tered the list. The magazine named Forbes explained. without killing,” Duterte said, traffickers and burn their a narco-state. the founder of JG Summit John Edgar Sia II as the new billionaire The neophyte in the Philip- adding that many drug users homes. He has vowed to protect Gokongwei Jr. with a net worth of and this year’s biggest winner with pines’ 50 Richest People is Ben Tiu were beyond rehabilitation. “Why don’t you give them policemen who may be charged $6.4 billion, an increase from his a net worth of $1.2 billion and in with a net worth of $175 million His remarks came after a visit, pour gasoline on their as part of the campaign. (AFP. 2015 net worth of $5.5 billion. 17th place, an increase from his and at 44th spot. various UN officials, including homes and set these on fire to COM) According to Forbes, Gokon- 2015 rank of 34th. According to Forbes, Tiu is gwei Jr. is the 270th billionaire in According to Forbes, Sia’s 200 the eldest son of self-made steel the world, owning one of the largest percent gain can be attributed to magnate John Tiu Ka Cho, owner conglomerates in the Philippines his growing Double Dragon Proper- of Union Hardware in downtown Malacanang Palace may soon have a new name ranging from air transportation, ties – a mall and residence devel- Manila in 1947 that sell lock sets banking, food, hotels, power, oper he co-owned with Jollibee’s and hardware. By Macon Araneta| FilAm Star Correspondent chemicals, real estate, and telecom- Tony Tan Caktiong since 2014. “Ben Tiu took over TKC Met- munications. “Its 350 percent run-up is als in 1987 and later led its entry President Duterte is con- ist, connoting something far Although Duterte now “The Gokongwei family also attributed to strong rental revenues into financial services with thrift templating on renaming Mala- removed from the Filipino resides at the Bahay ng Pag- has interests in Robinson Retail and growth of its CityMalls brand. bank Sterling Bank of Asia. He co- cañang Palace, the People’s everyman. babago within the Presidential Holdings, the Philippines second- The duo’s original fortune stems founded one of the country’s largest Palace in an effort to bring the He noted that renaming it Security Group compound largest multi-format retailer, and from fast food: Tan Caktiong’s Jol- non-banking remittance compa- country’s seat of power closer People’s Palace would make it across the Pasig River, he also Universal Robina Corp, one of the libee Foods remains a runaway hit nies, I-Remit,” Forbes said. country’s largest food and beverage in both Asia and America (its stock to the people, especially the easier for the people to identify makes it a point to come home In a post from Rappler, Forbes companies,” Forbes added. is up 35 percent),” Forbes said. explained that the minimum poor. with it as the country’s seat of to Davao City every weekend Rounding off the Top 10 of the Another new billionaire is San amount required to make it to the He said renaming Mala- power. since he assumed office last 50 Richest in the Philippines are: Miguel’s Ramon Ang with a net richest people list was up from cañang as the People’s Palace “As much as possible, I June 30. 3. Aboitiz Family – with a net worth of $1.2 billion and at 16th $145 million from 2015’s $120 could erase perceptions that want people to be able to enter Duterte said he was not worth of $5 billion spot, an increase from his 2015’s million. it was solely for the use of the and tour the place so they keen on the grandeur of the 4. Lucio Tan & Family – with a 29th spot. “The list was compiled using mighty and powerful, as it was will know what’s inside,” said Palace and would rather spend net worth of $4.9 billion Forbes noted the increase in shareholding and financial infor- during the Spanish era. Duterte. most of his time here. 5. George Ty & Family – with Ang’s assets because San Miguel is mation obtained from the families Malacañang, the offi- The President said he While in Davao City, the a net worth of $4.6 billion one of the nation’s oldest conglom- and individuals, stock exchanges, 6. Tony Tan Caktiong & erates and five out of the 50 Richest cial residence and principal wanted the poor, especially the President uses the Presidential analysts and other sources,” Forbes Family – with a net worth of $4.3 in the Philippines invested in San said. workplace of the Philippine children of residents of Pan- Guesthouse called Malacañang billion Miguel. “Unlike the billionaire rank- president located in Manila, dacan and Tondo in Manila, to of the South located inside the 7. Jaime Zobel de Ayala & “They have benefited nicely ings, this list includes family is a complex of buildings built first tour the place as soon as Department of Public Works Family – with a net worth of $4.1 from the company’s growth strat- fortunes, including those shared largely in Spanish colonial and arrangements are made. and Highways equipment billion egy in energy and other infrastruc- among extended families such as neo-classical styles. “It will then be followed depot in Barangay Panacan for 8. Enrique Razon Jr. – with a ture, which propelled its stock’s that of Lucio Tan and his relatives,” The word Malacañang, by other groups and other his official functions. net worth of $3.5 billion value up 50 percent.” Forbes said. Forbes added. Duterte said, is imperial- communities,” he said. 9. David Consunji – with a net “In May he announced plans worth of $3.1 billion to build three power plants and a A4 FilAm Star Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 ph news Philippines eyes reviving Alleged drug lord shot mothballed nuclear plant dead in Philippines The Philippines may revive A Philippine businessman is that the mastermind wanted Police have reported kill- a nuclear power plant that was and his wife were shot dead to silence the couple. Perhaps ing more than 700 people they completed 32 years ago but never after the police chief branded the mastermind was afraid the accused of being involved in switched on due to safety fears, him a drug lord, authorities victims would implicate them,” drugs. the government said Wednesday. said Tuesday, fuelling concerns Gentiles said. But police and Duterte say The spokesman for new about extrajudicial killings in Odicta had expressed fears they have only killed in self- President Rodrigo Duterte said President Rodrigo Duterte’s for his life after local authorities defence. the government is considering crime war. alleged he was the top drug lord Dela Rosa said last week brining the $2.3 billion plant into More than 2,000 people in the central province of Iloilo, there were another 1,190 kill- operation to meet the country’s have been killed since Du- according to his lawyer. ings under investigation, but growing power needs, despite entrenched opposition from activ- terte was sworn into office Odicta had said he was in- they were likely due to drug ists and environmentalists. two months ago and immedi- nocent but national police chief gangs murdering people who The 620-megawatt plant, ately launched a law-and-order Ronald dela Rosa insisted last could implicate each other. built in Bataan province during crackdown, with the United week he was the drug lord. Critics of the crime war the notoriously corrupt regime of Above: Bataan Nuclear Plant (Photo: www.bworldonline.com) States, the United Nations and “Who is he fooling? You say security forces and hired dictator Ferdinand Marcos, has rights groups voicing alarm at know he is the drug lord but he assassins are carrying out mass been a subject of controversy for Abella said. Marcos to help meet energy needs the bloodshed. is still denying it? Tell it to the murder, with people not in- decades. He stressed that Duterte and following the oil price shocks of On Monday, Melvin Odicta, Marines,” dela Rosa told report- volved in drugs also being killed “(Officials) are considering the cabinet would need to ap- the 1970s. a businessman accused of be- ers on Friday in Iloilo. amid a dire breakdown in the all options for sustainable and prove the use of the plant, located But after Marcos was toppled ing a drug trafficker known as Duterte has repeatedly said rule of law. affordable energy, and reviving 30 kilometres (19 miles) west of in a military-backed popular “Dragon”, and his wife were that drug traffickers deserve to Duterte has railed against the Bataan Nuclear Plant is being Manila. revolt in 1986, the government shot dead at Aklan port in the die and urged security forces to his critics, accusing them of considered,” spokesman Ernesto The plant was built under of president Corazon Aquino central Philippines after getting kill them. During the election siding with drug traffickers, and refused to use it. off a ferry, police reported. campaign he promised that warned there will be no let up. Concerns that the plant was Regional police chief Jose 100,000 people would die in his built too close to earthquake fault Gentiles told AFP on Tuesday war on crime. “I consider the fight against lines and an active volcano as well the lone gunman had yet to be However he said in recent drugs a war. There is a crisis in as the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine in 1986 firmed up identified, but was likely also weeks that his security forces this country,” Duterte said on the government’s decision not to linked to the drug trade. are not carrying out extrajudi- Monday. (AFP) operate the plant. “The most probable motive cial killings. Despite power shortages and high oil prices, calls to activate the plant were counteracted by events such as Japan’s 2011 Fuku- shima nuclear disaster. Hotline tally says SSS got However in a speech to an international atomic energy conference in Manila on Tuesday, most complaints among Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said “nuclear technology can be a viable choice”. all gov’t agencies Senate president Aquilino Pimentel told the same forum the The Social Security Foreign Affairs, Government to identify the government Philippines was seeking alterna- System (SSS) has registered Service Insurance System, employee and agency tagged tives to fossil fuel. the highest number of com- Philippine National Police and in their complaint, date and “Nuclear power offers so plaints received by Presi- Commission on Elections. details of the incident, their much potential,” he said but dent’s Hotline 8888, the Civil Agamata stressed these proposed solution and contact noted its negative consequences especially in an earthquake-prone Service Commission (CSC) agencies showed positive and details. country like the Philippines. revealed Sunday. quick responses to the citi- The complaints are for- (AFP) CSC said SSS posted the zens’ complaints. warded to both the concerned highest complaints out of the Hotline 8888 was agency and the Office of the total 4,421 calls to the hotline launched last August 1, fol- President within five days. between August 1 and 24. lowing President Rodrigo Agamata said the hotline Liz Agamata, CSC direc- Duterte’s directive for estab- operators have increased to 25 tor for Public Assistance and lishing a direct line between from its initial 10-man team. Information, said most of government and the public. (SWCA) the complaints involved the Callers will be asked slow pace of transactions, the failure of agencies to act on requests due to missing signatories, discourtesy of some staff and the presence of fixers. She also noted that the SSS rank in the list is not surprising, considering that it has millions of clients. She said that the SSS has the fastest response to com- plaints among all govern- ment agencies. Ranking second in the complaints list are the local governments of Manila and Quezon City, Agamata said. Also in the list of agen- cies with the most number of complaints, in no particular order, are the: Land Trans- portation Office, Pag-IBIG Fund, Land Registration Authority, Bureau of Inter- Above: Philippine SSS Bldg. (Photo: www.apl.org.ph) nal Revenue, Department of Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 FilAm Star A5 sports Raiders lose to Titans By R. Mascardo | FilAm Star Correspondent news OAKLAND -- While the as well as a number of total leaving the third on the field Adamson dark horse, La Salle consensus Oakland Raiders didn’t play duds. at the end of first half. as well as many of us would Raiders back up running The Raiders passed early favorite for UAAP Season 79 have hoped, there were some backs DeAndre Washington and they passed often. Derek Last season, Far Eastern led by lanky swingman Jerick bright spots in the game, was simply electric in the Carr is clearly the leader of University head coach Nash Ahanmisi to join the Falcons. game in both the the team and the focal point Racela was on point in singling Racela could end up right rushing and pass- of the offense. out University of Santo Tomas again, only this time, he wasn’t ing attack, prov- This means that a more as the dark horse, a bold predic- the only one who sees Adamson ing himself both a mature third-year Derek tion that the rest of the UAAP as a potential gatecrasher in the tough runner with Carr is going to not only help failed to notice. Final Four. vision and speed as the Raiders tremendously as This year, Racela, who “Dark horse based on Above, Jeron Teng of De La Salle well as solid hands they try to make the play-off steered the Tamaraws to their improvement maybe Adamson (photo:www.mmt.com.ph) with good route this year. first UAAP crown in a decade and University of the East, but I after outlasting the Growling don’t think any of the teams will maren. running skills. A major thorn in the Tigers in three games, could be be considered cellar-dweller,” “It could be UE because His inside Raiders side for the last few on to something again. said Ateneo head coach Sandy they bring the effort every (photo: R. Mascardo) slant to score the years has been their punt “I’m looking at Adamson Arespacochaga. single day and they have this at- Raiders first and kick-off units, both in because, of course, number one The Red Warriors, led by titude of a fighter,” said La Salle touchdown returning and coverage. their coach, number two is their mainstay Bon Batiller and their head coach Aldin Ayo. was a thing of But on this night all four recruits,” Racela told report- scrappy brand of basketball, While the coaches were beauty and he units were spectacular, with ers during the UAAP Season also got considerations and split on which team is primed to left the Titan’s the Raiders ripping off big 79 presser Tuesday at Novotel so did the Blue Eagles, whose make an unexpected run, they were unanimous on La Salle as linebackers in returns with regularity and Araneta Center in Cubao. biggest offseason addition won’t Adamson had a busy off- be logging a single second but this season’s favorite. the dust. limiting the Titan’s to very season which started with the will be mapping out plays and “They have a super import Derek little. appointment of Franz Pumaren, calling out instructions from and they have players who are Carr finished NEXT: The Raiders play one of the most respected the sidelines with the hiring of really experience and are play- his night their final pre-season game coaches in the collegiate ranks, national team head coach Tab ing their last year in the UAAP,” 12-18 for 169 at home against the Seattle as its new head coach. Baldwin as consultant. Racela said of the Green Ar- yards and two Seahawks Pumaren won multiple “It’s gonna be Ateneo. I’ve chers, who will bank on Jeron touchdowns, UAAP titles with De La Salle been hearing that they’re not Teng and Cameroonian big and his hiring also paved the going to be the same Ateneo man Ben Mbala. (M. 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PERRY DIAZ Espino and Baraan were involved in black sand ELPIDIO R. ESTIOKO I would like to commend the Foster mining in Pangasinan. Recently, Espino has been Grandparent Volunteers who, instead of retir- In what could argu- charged with plunder for an illegal mining case. Last week, the ing, spending their time at home, going to ably be the “mother of Organized crime students were back to vacation places, and enjoying their moments all scandals,” President With all these linkages in the “Muntinglupa school after the sum- with their families, are still working with the Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte Connection,” it shows a network that is not unlike mer break. Parents, youth as mentors and serving their communi- dropped a bombshell the “organized crime” in the U.S. where various prior to last week, ties as volunteers in parks and prison institu- in front of Sen. Leila de layers are used to insulate the boss at the top of were busy shopping tions. Lima’s face. Calling it a the criminal hierarchy. Could Dayan have been for school supplies and Grandpas/grandmas in the classrooms? “drugs matrix” -- known De Lima’s conduit -- or “consigliere,” as the Mafia school uniforms for Yes, FilAm Grandma Dolores Misa and FilAm as the “Muntinglupa Con- calls it – to the drug lords at NBP? their kids. Walmart, Grandpa Avelino Ocampo are part of this nection” -- Duterte released a document show- But De Lima, as expected, denied the al- Target, Staples, Office institution. Grandma Dolores is assigned to ing links between De Lima and several others legations. She also denied the existence of the allegedly involved in illegal drug activities at the illegal drug “shabu” inside the NBP compound Depot, Amazon, and assist English teacher Fehmida Shaikh while New Bilibid Prison (NBP) during the previous when she was Justice Secretary. She also denied other store establish- Grandpa Avelino is assigned to help NLRO in- Aquino administration. The NBP is colloquially allegations that she bought Dayan a house in Pan- ments were busy catering to shoppers as structor Elpidio R. Estioko. They are assigned called “Munti,” short for Muntinglupa City where gasinan. However, according to the Urbiztondo they provided school needs for students and to San Jose Job Corps classrooms helping the the NBP is located. De Lima at that time was the Municipal Assessor’s Office, Dayan’s sister owns teachers. Teachers are back and they are again regular teachers engage their students in com- country’s Justice Secretary. Wouldn’t that be the land where Dayan’s house was built. But this busy preparing for their classrooms and their pleting their assignments and assisting them like Don Vito Corleone – “Godfather” of La Cosa is a typical modus operandi of corrupt govern- lesson plans. in earning their high school and/or GED. Nostra fame -- being appointed Attorney General ment officials: the titles to their properties are in I was reminded of the film Back to School, “I love assisting the students. This is one of the United States? the names of “dummies” – relatives, friends or a 1986 comedy film starring Rodney Danger- way of giving back to the community. If I Drugs matrix associates. Interestingly, the matrix shows that a field, Keith Gordon, Sally Kellerman, Burt can help, in my modest way, why not?” said The matrix shows the following: Senator De certain “Ms. Cardenosa” is connected to and serv- Young, Terry Farrell, William Zabka, Nead Grandma Dolores. Lima; De Lima’s former driver Ronnie Palisoc ing as Dayan’s “dummy” of his properties. The Beatty, Sam Kinison, Paxton Whitehead, and For his part, Grandpa Avelino said, “Even Dayan; former Justice Undersecretary Francisco matrix also shows that she is connected to Espino Robert Downey, Jr., which film was directed with my old age, I still want to render public Baraan III; Pangasinan Board Member Raul Si- and Sison. by Alan Metter. The plot, according to Wikipe- service because it is in my heart. I love doing son; Pangasinan provincial administrator Rafael Congressional investigations dia, centers on a wealthy but uneducated fa- it and I find satisfaction whenever I see a Baraan (Francisco’s brother); former Pangasi- But De Lima, who isn’t taking the whole nan Governor and now Rep. Amado Espino Jr.; shebang without a fight, complicates the situa- ther (Dangerfield) who goes to college to show student benefit from what I do, even in a very retired general and former Bureau of Corrections tion. Calling the accusations linking her to illegal solidarity with his discouraged son (Gordon) little way”. (BUCOR) Chief Franklin Bucayo; and a certain drugs at the NBP “absolute lies,” De Lima who and learns that he cannot buy an education or Other grandma assigned to San Jose Job “Ms. Cardenosa.” is the Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on happiness. Corps is Grandma Sheila Lawhon, detailed Duterte said that the matrix explains the Justice and Human Rights, is leading the probe I love the movie because the message is with Office Administration Instructor Yvonne dynamics of the illegal drug network at the NBP. into the summary killings of suspected drug of- true: education is the best gift parents can give Aleman. When asked how she’s working with While he did not disclose the source of the ma- fenders. The House of Representatives is also set to their children. That’s exactly what hap- the students, Grandma Sheila said, “I enjoy trix, it shows De Lima at the top with three lines to investigate the alleged illegal drug operations pened to our family when my parents sent all working with the students. I feel young around connecting her to former Undersecretary Baraan, at the NBP. their 13 children to school and all of us earned them. They stimulate me and encourage me to Bucayo, and Dayan. The matrix also shows that While it is commendable what Duterte our high school diplomas and college degrees. keep current in topics the younger generation Dayan was De Lima’s boyfriend since her days in is doing to rid the country of illegal drugs and An educated individual, much more if he/ is interested in and also, in answering ques- the Commission on Human Rights. stamp out corruption in government, some she has a college degree, can always find a job tions on the topics being studied in class. I Duterte accused Dayan of being De Lima’s people doubt if he could accomplish all these and can survive even in difficult times, in any need to know the subjects, so I can be of better link to convicted drug lords, who were supposedly within the framework of the law. Indeed, Duterte environment he/she is in. That explains why service to them. I hope I am making a differ- allowed to run their illegal operations at the NBP is getting a lot of flak from self-righteous people when she was Justice Secretary. In the govern- who believe that the law – in the strictest sense education is the best gift ever! ence in their education and in their lives”. ment’s pecking order, the NBP is under the De- -- should be applied in prosecuting those involved There is another group of individuals who All the grandparents in the classroom partment of Justice. The matrix also shows that in the illegal drug trade. But that’s what had been also went back to school, aside from teach- serve as mentors and role models to the Dayan is “a known drug user in Urbiztondo,” and done in the past and -- guess what? -- the illegal ers and students: foster grandparents. The students. In addition to that, they work with that De Lima gave him a house and lot, money, drug problem was getting worse, which is turning foster grandparents under the Seniors Council the students on their schoolwork and as- and vehicles. the country into a major hub in the international Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Pro- signments, assist in cognitive activities, and Wiretaps drug trade. And as shown in Duterte’s “drugs gram from Salinas Valley, Seaside, Santa Cruz, provide positive encouragement. Grandpa But what is intriguing is a Manila Times matrix,” production of “shabu” is being done Santa Clara, and Watsonville, all in California, Avelino is a big help to the students, especially news report, dated August 21, saying: “President inside the NBP under De Lima’s alleged protec- also went back to school. in Algebra and other math subjects where Rodrigo Duterte is in possession of wiretaps and tion. With 20 of the country’s major drug lords According to its August Newsletter, what’s most of the students are struggling. On the ATM records showing that the former driver- incarcerated at the NBP, they’ve transformed the so grand about being a foster grandparent vol- other hand, Grandma Dolores is a big help to bodyguard of Sen. Leila de Lima transacted with prison -- with the connivance of prison staff -- unteer is “an opportunity to support the com- students in their reading and comprehension drug syndicates at the New Bilibid Prison in into a government-owned “shabu” factory. munity, to connect with someone new, to ap- activities. Muntinglupa when she was Justice Secretary.” Narco-zombies preciate the magic of a developing mind, and What’s interesting is a study made by Further, the report said: “The two were intimate, But while it’s sad that those who are sworn to be needed by someone. Foster grandparents Stephanie Brown at Stonybrook, who con- he said, based on recordings of their ‘lovers’ talk’ to uphold the law and protect the citizens are over the phone.” Duterte claimed that a foreign protecting the illegal drug trade in this country, can share the things they’re passionate about ducted with elderly population, showed that country, which he did not name, provided the it’s horrible to see a growing number of people with a new audience, see the world in a new those who engaged in helping others and wiretaps. suffering from addiction to “shabu” and other way through younger eyes, experience games, supporting others ended up living longer lives. The matrix also shows that with the help of illicit drugs. What we’re seeing today are people music nature, reading, and other interests in This is attuned to the fact that having strong De Lima, Bucayo was designated as Philippine turning into narco-zombies. conjunction with a curious young mind, pro- relationships predicts a 50 percent increased National Police (PNP) Regional Director of Police Can you blame Duterte then for trying his vide expanded support and encouragement to chance of longevity. Brown’s findings show- Regional Office 1. It also shows that Bucayo was a best to stop this “beast” that is gnawing at the children, and watch children develop through ing volunteerism predicts a longer life but go-between of De Lima and Espino. It is note- fabric of our society? And can we blame him a stage of growth”. only when volunteerism is done “for selfless worthy that after his retirement from the military, if he’s using unorthodox methods to fight an Both Dr. Bob Campbell, Foster Grandpar- reasons”. De Lima appointed Bucayo as BUCOR Chief. unorthodox enemy who victimizes the people – ent/Senior Companion Program Director and San Jose Job Corps is thankful for all the However, he resigned because of alleged involve- anybody -- regardless of age or status in life? Lydia Ramirez, Santa Clara County Foster services they are extending to the students. ment in illegal drugs after contraband was found I realize that some people are concerned with Grandparent and Senior Companion Coordi- They are a positive addition to the classroom inside the NBP. the collateral damage in the war against the drug nator, share the idea of “foster grandparents working with the regular teachers. The line that connects De Lima to former menace. But like any other war, collateral dam- providing continuity in a child’s life and even Congratulations to all the volunteers and Justice Undersecretary Francisco Baraan III leads age cannot be avoided; it can only be minimized. to Espino through Francisco’s brother Rafael Ba- And what would be considered minimal? In an in a teacher’s life. Foster grandparents can teachers and students, welcome back to the raan, whom Espino allegedly used to cover for his attempt to put it on a positive note, the following bring children positive attitudes towards aging classrooms! illegal activities. The matrix describes Espino as statistics show some bright outlook in Duterte’s and help them develop skills to enhance their (For feedbacks, comments… please email the “richest politician in Northern Luzon.” Both TO PAGE A7 own lifelong learning”. the author @ [email protected]). Telltale Signs The Opinions expressed by our writers and Marcoses should be careful what they wish for contributors do not in any way reflect the opinion of the management of Fortune News By: RODEL RODIS Media Inc. Fortune News Media Inc. At the book launching On January 12, 1990, a Los Angeles civil jury Marcos and his daughter, Imee Marcos-Manotoc, in Publisher of “Women Against Mar- found Marcos and his supporters responsible for 1986 for the abduction, torture and murder of her ordering the murders of Domingo and Viernes. As son, Archimedes Trajano. Harvey Barkin cos: Stories of Filipino and Editor-in-Chief Filipino American Women reported in the New York Times, the two supporters, These are the facts of the case as described Who Fought A Dictator” Tony Baruso from Seattle and Dr. Leonilo Malabed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal decision: “In Edwina Aniag held at the Philippine Con- from San Francisco, were ordered to pay $8-M to August of 1977, Ferdinand Marcos was President of Vice President for Marketing and Operations sulate in San Francisco on the survivors of Domingo and Viernes. The estate the Philippines, Marcos-Manotoc was the National Gary De Guzman April 1, a Balitang America of Ferdinand Marcos and Imelda Marcos were also Chairman of the Kabataang Baranggay, and Fabian Vice President for Community Relations reporter from The Filipino found liable for running an intelligence network that Ver was in charge of military intelligence. Archime- Channel (TFC) men- des Trajano was a student at the Mapua Institute of Jephte Herrera tioned that his assign- Technology. On the 31st of August, Trajano went to Creative and Production Manager ment for the following an open forum discussion at which Marcos-Mano- Federico Espiritu/Elpidio Estioko day was a Bongbong Marcos for Vice President toc was speaking. When Trajano asked a question Columnists rally in Sacramento where the organizers were about her appointment as director of an organiza- expecting more than a thousand supporters. This tion, he was kidnapped, interrogated, and tortured Jeff Gauna was discouraging news to the 70 souls who came to death by military intelligence personnel who Sports Correspondents to hear the author, Mila De Guzman, describe the were acting under Ver’s direction, pursuant to mar- Macon Ramos-Araneta inspiring stories of the brave Pinays who worked tial law declared by Marcos, and under the author- Corina Oliquino to defeat the Marcos dictatorship. ity of Ver, Marcos, and Marcos-Manotoc. He was Daniel Llanto The book launch was a reunion of veterans tortured and murdered for his political beliefs and Anna Ven Sobrevinas of the anti-martial law movement in the United activities. Marcos-Manotoc controlled the police Correspondents States. Cindy Domingo, one of the Pinays featured and military intelligence personnel who tortured in the book, is the sister of Silme Domingo, a and murdered Trajano, knew they were taking him Renato Amon Book launching of “Women Against Marcos: Stories of Fili- to be tortured, and caused Trajano’s death.” Senior Account Executive member of the Union of Democratic Filipinos pino and Filipino American Women Who Fought A Dictator” (KDP) which organized the first Seattle protest After a lengthy appeal process, on October 21, Ann Gauna against the Marcos dictatorship in 1973. spied on anti-Marcos activists in the US. They were 1992, the Ninth Circuit denied the appeal of Imee Marketing Associate Silme Domingo and his fellow KDP activist, ordered to pay $15 million to the families of Domin- Marcos-Manotoc, who claimed “sovereign immuni- FilAm Star is published weekly by Gene Viernes, were active in their Local 37 union go and Viernes. Imelda Marcos later offered $2-M to ty”, and affirmed the judgment against her awarding Fortune News Media Inc. and repeatedly clashed with the head of the union, settle the case which was accepted by the court. Agapita Trajano $1.25-M for mental anguish and www.filamstar.com Tony Baruso, who was unabashedly pro-Marcos. On But news of the Marcos-directed murders of $2.5-M in punitive damages. Headquarters: June 1, 1981, Domingo and Viernes were gunned Domingo and Viernes has not been generally known Archimedes Trajano was just one of the 3,257 1028 Mission St., 2/F, down and killed at the Local 37 office of the Inter- in the Filipino American community. Filipinos who were tortured and killed during the San Francisco, CA 94103; national Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Neither is the case of Trajano v. Marcos, a martial law regime according to an official UN Tel. (650) 278-0692 or Union (ILWU) by Pompeyo Guloy and Jimmy Ramil landmark 1992 federal appellate decision (978 F.2d report. 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COMMUNISTS DECLARE These should be promptly reported to the peace talks last August 22 to 26. DUTERTE ORDERS REINVESTIGATION ... FROM PAGE A1 concerned commands of the NPA and leadership The CCP-NPA declared the ceasefire fol- ... FROM PAGE A1 of the CPP. While ceasing offensive military op- lowing the release of 20 of the 22 detained NDF Agreement on Respect for Human Rights erations, the NPA will continue to enforce policies consultants including the couple Benito and she knew about the multibillion-peso anomaly and International Humanitarian Law and the and laws of the people’s democratic government, Wilma Tiamzon, chairman and secretary-general, without being selective this time. Aguirre believes Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guar- perform appropriate functions of governance, respectively, of the CPP-NPA. that Napoles was fooled into cooperating with the antees, it also said. During the interim ceasefire and mobilize the people and resources in ter- The political prisoners were released to previous administration when she did not benefit period, all NPA units and people’s militia shall ritories under its authority, including: 1. main- enable them to participate in the peace talks in from her supposed “tell-all” affidavit and list per- cease and desist from carrying out offensive taining peace and order including suppression Norway. sonally submitted to the justice secretary then. military campaigns and operations against the of criminal groups such as drug traffickers and For its part, the NDF ordered its armed wing “Why did Napoles cover up for others when uniformed armed personnel of the Armed Forces operators of the drug trade and large-scale gam- NPA to release two ranking police officers in its she knew they were all guilty? She won’t be able of the Philippines (AFP) bling, private armies and private armed groups custody in Southern Mindanao. to get away with it anyway, unless the President and the Philippine National Police (PNP), it said. of warlords, local tyrants and vigilante groups, as Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Ralph grants her pardon,” he pointed out, adding: “She Personnel of the AFP and PNP who have no well as spies. 2. enforcing local economic policies Recto said the government should seize its cease- could be a witness again, even not necessarily a serious liabilities other than their membership pertaining to land rent, usurious loans, wages and fire with communist guerillas as an opportunity state witness. Anyway, she will be in jail due to in their armed units shall not be subjected to others. 3. enforcing policies for the protection to shift men and material in its fight to bring the her conviction in another serious illegal detention arrest or punitive actions. They may be allowed of the environment and defense of the interests resurgent ISIS-affiliated Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) case. The only benefit she could get is to just tell individually to enter the territory of the people’s of national minorities, peasants and workers af- to its knees, the truth.” democratic government to make personal visits fected by large-scale mining, logging and plan- “If the truce with the NPA will relieve the Aguirre thus urged the alleged pork barrel to relatives and friends, it also said. While all tation operations. Furthermore, as a cultural, military of fighting a war in one front, then per- scam mastermind to spill the beans on all the units of the NPA and the people’s militias shall political and service organization, the NPA will haps they can concentrate in finishing off the Abu politicians supposedly involved in illegal transac- be on defensive mode at both the strategic and continue to dispatch its forces to carry out educa- Sayyaf,” Recto said. tions. tactical levels, they shall nonetheless maintain a tional campaigns especially on progress of peace “I think this is one dividend we would like to Janet Napoles is under detention over her high degree of militancy and vigilance against any negotiations, cultural activities, medical missions see—for the AFP to focus its undivided attention conviction for illegally detaining scam whistle- hostile actions, provocations or movements of the and production support campaigns. on Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG),” he said. blower Benhur Luy, her estranged former aide. enemy armed forces including encroachment on Earlier, on August 20, the government an- He said some units tied up in checking NPA She faces multiple plunder and graft cases over the territory of the people’s democratic govern- nounced it is re-imposing its unilateral ceasefire activities could now be redeployed to areas where the pork barrel scam. ment, surveillance and other offensive operations with the CPP--NPA ahead of the resumption of the Abu Sayyaf has grassroots support or within Napoles listed over a hundred public officials that are labelled as “peace and development”, the peace talks with the communist group in the reach of “Abu Sayyaf’s long arm of terror.”. after the scandal was uncovered. Consequently, “civil-military”, “peace and order”, “anti-drugs Oslo, Norway. He said President Duterte should not pass three incumbent Philippine senators were de- campaign”, “medical missions” or “law enforce- In a press conference at the Ninoy Aquino on this inherited problem to his successor. tained for plunder indictments in 2014. ment.” International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City, “These terrorists have been beheading In the list Napoles submitted to the DOJ in Active-defense actions shall be undertaken Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus people for 25 years now. If the President will de- May 2014 for her bid for immunity from crimi- only in the face of clear and imminent danger Dureza announced that the ceasefire started at feat them, only then does he deserve the moniker nal suits in the PDAF scam, Napoles implicated and actual armed attack by the enemy forces and 12:01 a.m. last August 21. ‘The Punisher,’” he said. nine senators in the PDAF scam---Ramon Revilla only after exhausting counter-maneuvers to avoid He said the duration of the ceasefire will last The Senator described the ASG as the “most Jr., Jinggoy Estrada, Juan Ponce Enrile, Vicente armed encounters, the statement read. All lead- for as long as necessary to bring peace in the land violent criminal syndicate” in the country today, Sotto III, Loren Legarda, Aquilino Pimentel III, ing organs and branches of the CPP, commands and also in order to provide an enabling environ- saying that its “barbarity” has already made it Alan Peter Cayetano, Gringo Honasan and Fran- and units of the NPA and people’s militias and ment for the success of the peace negotiations among Asia’s most brutal groups. cis Escudero. revolutionary mass organizations shall monitor that started in Oslo, Norway last August 22. “This gives us the regional obligation to However, only Revilla, Estrada and Enrille any hostile actions, provocations or movements The government’s declaration came after the stamp them out and wipe clean this blot on our have been charged with plunder by the Office of carried out by the enemy armed forces that un- CPP--NPA announced a seven-day ceasefire on national image,” Recto said. the Ombudsman before the Sandiganbayan. dermine the spirit of the ceasefire declarations. Friday night as a sign of goodwill for the formal Former Senator Manuel Villar Jr. was also in the list where Napoles affixed her signature and two thumb marks. Others in the list were Liberal PHILIPPINE MUSLIMS brought in. PERRYSCOPE Party members-–former Budget Secretary and ... FROM PAGE A1 It was the latest of several mass escapes from ...FROM PAGE A6 Batanes Rep. Florencio Abad and former Techni- poorly secured Philippine jails, with the incidents cal Education and Skills Development Authority ral homeland of the Muslim minority in the often involving Muslim extremists. anti-drug campaign. head and now Sen. Joel Villanueva. No charges largely Catholic Philippines. In 2009 more than 100 armed men raided a The PNP reported that 239 drug suspects were filed against Abad. The group has carried out kidnappings and jail in the strife-torn southern island of Basilan, were slain in police operations as of July 22. An The list also included the names of 69 incum- bombings and is believed to have led an attack on freeing 31 prisoners including several Muslim average of 11 people we killed each day during the bent and former congressmen as well as those of an army outpost in the Mindanao town of Butig guerrillas. first 22 days of the Duterte presidency. In almost alleged conduits for the implementing agencies in February. The southern Philippines has been plagued all the cases, the PNP claimed self-defense. The like the departments of Agriculture and Agrar- The fighting there lasted a week, leaving by Muslim separatist insurgencies for over four total number of drug pushers and users who ian Reform, National Livelihood Development numerous fatalities and forcing thousands to flee decades, with the conflict leaving more than surrendered to authorities is 120,038. Among Corp., Technology Resource Center and National their homes as helicopter gunships fought off the 120,000 dead. them are 7,107 drug pushers and the rest are self- Agribusiness Corp. attackers. President Rodrigo Duterte is pursuing peace confessed drug users. Aguirre assured witnesses in the pork bar- During the Butig fighting the group’s mem- talks with the largest Muslim insurgent groups, While all these police operations help in rel scam cases, including prime whistle-blower bers were seen carrying black flags of the Islamic the Moro National Liberation Front and the Moro fighting this vicious plague, the bottom line is: Benhur Luy, that they would remain under the State group, and bandanas bearing the jihadists’ Islamic Liberation Front which have ceasefires “Cut off the head of the snake.” With an approval government’s witness protection program. insignia were found in their base, the military with the government. rating of 91%, is Duterte doing the right thing said. Smaller bands like the Maute group and the in going after De Lima, the alleged head of the Authorities said they were investigating the Abu Sayyaf group are not covered by the cease- “drugs matrix”? But the ultimate question is: ANTIPOLO SOLON jailbreak and the reason why security had not fires and are not part of the peace process. (AFP. Will he succeed? ([email protected]) --- FROM PAGE A1 been increased after high-risk suspects were COM) follow,” he said. The common story-slash-justification behind TELLTALE SIGNS Imee Marcos candidly explained her family’s Philippines (NHCP) issued finding on August 11 police’s slaying of arrested drug suspects is that ... FROM PAGE A6 secret to success: “Many professionals were appoint- Marcos lied about receiving three military medals the latter tried to steal a firearm in an escape at- ed by my father. So you have this immense bedrock and was never recognized as the leader of his sup- tempt. Standard procedures would have arrested anti-Muslim military campaigns waged by Marcos in of Marcos appointees who keep moving up.” posed guerrilla unit, Ang Mga Maharlikathat Marcos suspects handcuffed from behind. lied about receiving three military medals and was Mindanao. During the 14 years of martial rule, the As Robles further explained, “like secret Acop said that investigations of these in- never recognized as the leader of his supposed guer- UN agency reports that there were at least 35,000 stay-behind units, this vast army of professionals stances should be automatic on the part of the rilla unit, Ang Mga Maharlika. documented instances of torture among the 70,000 scattered in all sectors of society have defended the PNP. Marcoses and helped erase the dark legacy of their “A doubtful record also does not serve as a Filipinos who were incarcerated by Marcos, among “We don’t want to set up a culture that tells whom were Sen. Benigno Aquino, Jr., Sen. Jose regime.” sound, unassailable basis of historical recognition police, pwede pala (we can get away with it).” Diokno and Sen. Soc Rodrigo. After Marcos was deposed in 1986, Robles of any sort, let alone burial in a site intended as its Acop said that he would talk to PNP Director Last year, about 46,985 martial law victims filed explained, the government of President Corazon name suggests for heroes,” the NHCP reported in claims for reparation and recognition before the Hu- Aquino “had to rely heavily on the bureaucracy that its study. According to the NHCP, Marcos’ military General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, a fellow Philip- man Rights Victims’ Claims Board (HRVCB) which Marcos had built up to institutionalize his tyranny. record is “fraught with myths, factual inconsisten- pine Military Academy (PMA) graduate, about was created by law to distribute the P10 billion pesos Enough key civil servants remained closet Marcos cies and lies. his concerns regarding the mounting number of that was transferred to the government from a Swiss loyalists or were sympathetic or deeply grateful to The petitioners also argued that the law creat- deaths in the government’s anti-drug campaign. account holding a portion of the ill-gotten wealth of the Marcos couple for acts of favor,” Robles wrote. ing the heroes’ cemetery was “to perpetuate the The tough-talking Duterte handpicked Dela the late president Ferdinand Marcos. There was also this religious element. Cory memory of all Presidents of the Philippines, national Rosa as PNP chief shortly after winning the May So how did the namesake son of the man who Aquino was a devout Catholic who wanted to be heroes and patriots for the inspiration and emu- 9 national elections. was named by Guinness World Records as the “big- “the opposite of Marcos.” Where Marcos jailed lation of this generation and of generations still In a briefing before members of the HOR last gest thief in history” and who fled the Philippines and executed his opponents, Cory invited Imelda unborn.” What is there to emulate from a plunderer? August 24, Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in disgrace in 1986 get to draw 14 million votes for Marcos, a mother like her, to return home which she ‘’The interment of the remains of Marcos at the Chairman Jose Luis Martin Gascon called on vice president in the May 2016 vice presidential elec- did on November 4, 1991, “with no restriction to the LNMB with the honors that supposedly befit only other departments and law enforcement agencies Filipino Heroes with overall unblemished integrity tions? pomp and pageantry which accompanied it,” Robles to probe the killings too, since they were being and dignity is contrary to the Constitution,’’ they According to Dr. Crispin Maslog, head of the observed. flooded by cases of alleged summary executions. said. Journalism Department of Silliman University, this “Imelda’s return probably marks the start of the “And because we don’t have the resources family’s slow but steady climb back to power.” They also point out that the Marcos family may be due to “martial law amnesia” which he does to handle all of them, we appeal to the (PNP’s) In- not blame on today’s millennials. That steady climb back to power was stalled agreed in 1993, before they were allowed to return to ternal Affairs Service, the NBI and even the Office “We the older folks are to blame. We did not when Bongbong Marcos narrowly lost the vice- the Philippines, to bury the former leader in Ilocos of the Ombudsman to investigate these cases so teach them history properly – and I mean by we, presidency to a widow, Rep. Leni Robredo, ironically Norte and not in the Libingan ng mga Bayani. ‘’To mainly the Philippine government and the mass just as his father lost the snap elections of February abandon the agreement, reboot the entire process, we may find out the truth,” Gascon said. media who suffered the most under the Martial Law 1986 to another widow, Cory Aquino. Bongbong’s exhume his remains and allow his burial at LNMB He revealed that the CHR is currently prob- regime of Ferdinand Marcos. Now that the surviving loss may only be temporary as he has filed an elec- is to relive the terror and horrors of his victims who ing just “183 cases involving 234 victims”. members of the Marcos family are active in politics toral protest and billions of pesos of Marcos hidden have, until now, not been given justice. While his But is a military-led upheaval even prob- again and pushing a revisionist version of Martial wealth may yet change the Supreme Court outcome victims will be forgotten, Marcos will be remem- able against Duterte? The Chief Executive enjoys Law history, we are worried, to say the least,” Dr. and put Bongbong one cardiac arrest away from bered as a president given a hero’s burial in violation a previously unheard of 91 percent trust rating, Maslog wrote. holding the title his father held for 20 years. of the law and even their contractual commitment something that his predecessor, former president Dr. Maslog disputes the lie that the Philippine But Bongbong and his family may have over- with the Philippine government,” the petitioners Benigno Aquino III, didn’t attain even during his economy had its golden age during martial law. He played their hand. Rather than being content to said. own honeymoon period in Malacañang. informs his students that in fact,“the Philippine have their father’s remains kept in a refrigerated, ‘’This will not achieve the purpose of closure Also, Duterte made it his campaign promise economy took a nosedive during the 14 years of Mar- glass-topped coffin inside an air-conditioned crypt espoused or accepted by others. While Marcos rests to significantly increase, if not double, the salaries in peace in LNMB, his victims who continue to cry tial Law because of cronyism and economic plunder. at the Marcos Mausoleum in his hometown of Batac, of both the military and police. He said that he out for justice, can never rest in peace…The tyrant, Cronyism was an economic system where every Ilocos Norte where he is revered like a god, the Mar- would do so to prevent law enforcers from being dictator, and puppet must stay where he is. Let us major economic activity was controlled by the First cos family has continuously pressed to have Marcos corrupt. buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani (heroes’ just let sleeping dogs lie,” they added. Family, their relatives, or cronies…Cronyism meant The President’s allies in Congress have giving loans to friends that had little or no collateral, cemetery). On August 24, the Supreme Court issued a claimed that there is enough money in the whose corporations were undercapitalized. Marcos, The Marcos family’s wish may finally come true. “status quo order” prohibiting the government from proposed 2017 national budget to deliver on this family and his cronies used the national coffers, the On August 11, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte, whose father burying Marcos in the Libingan for 20 days with oral resources of private banks, and even international served as a Marcos cabinet secretary, finally acceded arguments set for August 31, which will be lives- promise. loans from multinational banks for their business. to the wish of the Marcos family and ordered the treamed on the Internet. Aid money from the US and Japan were placed at burial of Ferdinand Marcos in the Libingan, which “It is not simply an issue of burying Marcos. It the disposal of Marcos’ money-making network. had been set for September 18. is an issue of whether we allow to bury the histori- If the Marcos family succeeds in their all- Until today we are still paying for these loans squan- That single act of hubris may yet prove to be the cal facts of the cruelties and atrocities committed by consuming ambition to bury Marcos in the heroes’ dered by the Marcos regime.” undoing of the carefully crafted return of the Marcos the Marcos regime against its own people. We won’t cemetery, the campaign to expose the truth about Raissa Robles, the author of “Marcos Martial dynasty to power. allow distortions of our history as a nation as we Marcos and martial law will not end. It is expected Law: Never Again”, answers the question of how the Overnight, the floodgates of protests against learned valuable lessons from the past to become a that thousands of the families of victims will pass Marcoses rose from being thrown out of the country the Marcos burial opened. Despite heavy rains, over great nation of the future,” said John Monterona of by the grave of Marcos and leave a marked stone. by People Power in 1986 to now being “parked at 2,000 people gathered at the Luneta Park on August United Overseas Filipinos Worldwide. One day, Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos-Manotoc the very doorstep of Malacañang, with the dictator 14 under a giant banner “Marcos is not a hero”. In Meanwhile the Global Kontra Libing Coali- will clear the stones away from her father’s grave Ferdinand Marcos’ only son and namesake being attendance were Marcos-era victims of torture and tion has called for global protest rallies to be held in and pick up one marked with the name “Archime- groomed to retake the Palace?” imprisonment as well as relatives of victims of extra- front of Philippine Consulates all over the world on des Trajano.” Will she even recall the day long ago Because “the Marcoses never really left judicial killings. Wednesday, September 7 at 12 noon to protest the when a young man asked her a question at an open home.”(http://opinion.inquirer.net/78931/the- The following day, many of these victims burial of Marcos in the libingan. Included as part of forum? marcoses-never-really-left-home). trooped to the Supreme Court to ask the Court to the protest will be symbolic coffins to represent the The Marcoses may yet get their wish. But they thousands of people who were killed during martial “The 1986 People Power Revolution did chop stop the planned burial of Marcos. They cited a mili- may later wish they never did. law. Inside the coffins will be stones marked with the down the Marcos political tree. But its intricate roots tary regulation (AFP G 161-373) which states that (Send comments to [email protected] or names of the murdered victims. that spread far and wide across the state bureau- ‘’those who have been dishonorably discharged from mail them to the Law Offices of Rodel Rodis at “Each stone represents a life. Each stone tells a cracy and Philippine society remained intact. All the service, or personnel convicted of an offense involv- 2429 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127 or story. We can each place a stone,” is the request of Marcoses had to do was nurture the roots and wait ing moral turpitude, do not qualify for interment.” all 415.334.7800). for the tree to grow back,” she wrote. The National Historical Commission of the the Bawat Bato conveners. #bawatbato. A8 FilAm Star Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 business & tech news Can I file bankruptcy while in debt settlement process?

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Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 FilAm Star A9 world news Key ISIS figure killed Justin Trudeau -- Marvel’s latest superhero in Syria’s Aleppo to take measures to prevent BEIRUT, Lebanon — The Adnani as a key figure in the crimes before they occur, while Islamic State of Iraq and Syria jihadist group. Tony Stark (Iron Man) views it (ISIS) group said Tuesday its “In the collective jihad- as immoral to punish anyone spokesman Abu Mohamed ist memory Abu Mohamed for a crime they have not yet al-Adnani was killed in the Syr- al-Adnani will always be the one committed. ian province of Aleppo, as the who announced the ‘restoration Trudeau takes a principled US confirmed an ISIS “senior of the caliphate’ in June 2014,” view, telling his comrades: leader” was targeted in the said expert Romain Caillet. “Above all else civil liberties same area. Adnani was originally from must be protected. Quoting an ISIS “mili- the western Syrian province “I think imprisoning tary source”, the group’s news of Idlib and joined the jihad- people for crimes they may agency Amaq said: “Sheikh ist movement in Iraq, where not even have thought of yet is Abu Mohamed al-Adnani… he served now slain Al-Qaeda wrong... I think this is a dan- was martyred while surveying leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi gerous path you’ve embarked operations to repel the military and held several positions. on.” campaigns against Aleppo.” Aymenn Jawad Tamimi, an Trudeau’s father Pierre, It said he died after a “long expert on jihadist groups, said who also served as Canada’s voyage crowned by sacrifice” Adnani’s death was “significant prime minister, also appeared and vowed “revenge” at the symbolically and in pointing to in a Marvel comic released in hands of a “new generation the wider decline of the Islamic 1979. (AFP) born unto the Islamic State”. State”. He snowboards, he hikes, Meanwhile in Wash- “If a coalition air strike hit he surfs -- Canadian Prime ington, a US defense official him, it shows intelligence pen- Minister Justin Trudeau is said, speaking on condition of etration by the coalition is very already a bit of an action hero. anonymity: “Coalition forces high. Otherwise it would not But now, Marvel has made conducted an air strike in Al- have been possible to take out Bab, Syria, targeting a senior so many high-ranking figures,” him into a real superhero, in a leader.” he said. comic book that hit newsstands Wednesday. Trudeau graces one of two covers of the latest edition of “Civil War II: Choosing Sides” -- seated in the corner of a box- ing ring, smiling, his elbows resting on the ropes, with the maple leaf symbol emblazoned on his tank top and wearing red boxing gloves. The 44-year-old prime minister is surrounded by Canadian superheroes Puck, Sasquatch and Aurora -- mem- bers of the Alpha Flight squad ISIS spokesman Abu Muhammed al Adnani (photo: www.heavy.com) -- as Iron Man looms in the background. “We are still assessing the Another analyst, Charles The main cover in circula- results of the operation at this Lister, tweeted that Adnani’s tion does not feature Trudeau. time,” the official added, with- death was a “big blow to ISIS”. The comic book also out specifying whether Adnani Amaq did not say how introduces a mysterious new was the high-level target. Adnani was “martyred”. character, Ulysses, who has the In September 2014, the US ISIS has regularly urged power to predict the future. government designated Adnani followers to target disbelievers. Trudeau is consulted in his a “global terrorist” and the Adnani made such a Ottawa office by the members State Department has offered request in September 2014, of Alpha Flight after a disagree- a $5 million reward for anyone calling on supporters to use ment breaks out over how to who supplies information “that stones, knives or even vehicles leverage Ulysses’s powers. brings him to justice.” in their attacks to kill French or Captain Marvel wants Analysts have described US citizens. (inquirer.net) A10 FilAm Star Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 FilAm Star B1 Community Person of Interest: Ben Lou A Pinoy Pioneer and the Duterte of debt aid counseling By: Harvey I. Barkin

FREMONT – Ben Lou admon- You’d be surprised at his cli- think of buying a new car. Start need 16 credit cards? Don’t they self, then why did you call me?’ He ishes the inveterate borrower and entele. “We have 18- and 19-year with a house with a small room or a accept Visa or Master at Macy’s?’ replied he didn’t have any money those desperately seeking a way out old clients who are in trouble with condo/townhouse. When you gain It would be better to have only one left. Turned out he already dipped of bankruptcy: “Don’t do the crime student loans, as well as credit card equity, sell it or rent it. Then move statement to pay, so you don’t have into his savings, including their if you can’t do the time.” debts. Within six months of getting to a bigger house. No one is hurt to keep on paying one statement 401(Ks). So I told him the monthly a credit by doing baby steps. It would be after another.” payments he needed to make. But card, they disastrous to take uncontrollable Bankruptcy he argued that only half was being already great leaps. Gamble big and loose “You better wise up. You go to asked for settlement. I told him that acquired big as well.” a store and they will offer you credit the fees are based on the amount of debts and “Seventy to 80 percent of my cards; a bank, free checking and the debt.” they don’t clients are those beginning to be credit card. They set you up to be “Then my assistant gave me have any late in their payments. Still, other in debt. You either pay full at the their credit report. And I told the way of pay- callers wait until they’re desperate. designated time or you pay more in caller, ‘You must have a sweet life. ing. Two In some cases, their solution is only interest. But that’s their business. And I asked what she did for a liv- percent of to file bankruptcy.” It becomes a big problem when you ing. According to the report, she our clients But to some, bankruptcy have debts everywhere and you lose was a secretary and her husband are mostly becomes a problem; not a solu- track of how much you really owe.” was a postal carrier. She drove a from 21 tion. “I get some clients who say According to Lou, Chapter 13 Benz and he had a BMW, an M3. and up they’d rather not file for bankruptcy bankruptcy is prevalent among I said, ‘By this account you alone who went because they don’t want a bad Filipinos. “I usually get calls from have $3,000 aside from your to col- record. I reply, ‘you’re already not couples who already have equity husband’s $3,000 coming in every lege. Some paying your debt. Why worry about in their homes. They’d prefer to go month but your car payments go up of them a bad record when nobody will loan through a program than file Chapter to $3,000. It’s like going to church Hon. Sen. Tobias Enverga (right) congratulating Ben Lou (left) for helping enlisted at you money anymore? It’s better to 13 because they don’t want to let every Sunday and give $1.’ She did Filipino Canadians get out of debt 17.” They go through bankruptcy and later the house go. Now, if you don’t have not like what I said. And I said, were well recycle your credit. Start off with property just do a Chapter 7. If you you’re the one being sued, not me. In a culture that places a pre- provided in the military but when secured credit cards and deposit owe $40,000 and earn $30,000 a Tell me what to do. Do you want my mium on hard work and thriftiness they get discharged with accumu- about $300. Use those and then year, it will be easier to file Chapter lawyer or not?’ She took two days to but hardly any value on investing lated pay, “they either gamble or after a year, somebody will solicit 7 bankruptcy. Because you won’t think about it and called me back.” ahead and paying on time, Lou can’t don’t know what to do with it. They your application for a real credit be able to pay in the program. A Lou says the hardest to talk to help but make like the tough-talking come back to a ruthless reality that card. But you need to recycle and program usually takes three to four are the callers “who have money Duterte on his regular FilAm Star swallows them whole and spits pay.’” years.” and own multiple houses. They column. His is the unenviable task them out.” Easier said than done. “I have Sometimes, a client gambles say they want in on the program. ‘I of counseling the incorrigible and Lou retains legal experts spe- clients from three years ago who away everything at the gaming table want to cut my debt in half but I the desperate who need an attitude cifically to handle the U.S. Army fall off the wagon and come back and is forced to declare bankruptcy change. Exchange, the Navy Federal Credit to me with the same problem. I without wanting to tell the spouse. “We Filipinos always fall into Union and the Pentagon Credit already taught them what not to do “You can file for bankruptcy your- the pit with credit cards and can’t Union. “It’s tough to be young and but they do it again. I can’t change self. But if the trustee looks for your climb out of the deep hole that we have Uncle Sam easily garnish your their attitude. When they get a new spouse, there will be complications. create. Maybe because many of us earnings.” credit card, they will pay diligently He could ask why only one party never had credit cards (until we “The age range with the most initially. I know the pattern: that’s is filing. California is a community came to America). I myself admit problems would be those from 30 about six to eight months. Then state. You may be home-free but it.” Many Filipinos forget that the and up. They would be the ones when they get more credit cards, your debts can be transferred to elasticity afforded by plastic is not with families. A lot of times, it’s the old habits kick in. They collect your spouse. That’s the hard part.” free money but a debt with the me- hard for me to convince them to buy cards from Best Buy. Macy’s Sears, At another time, a caller said he ter running. a house first. I tell my kids, when Nordstrom. Aside from that they had almost $100,000 in debt. The Above: Ben Lou of Debt Aid Consulting Student loans & credit card you get married, the first goal is would get Chase and Visa or Master other bills, he said, he had settled. debts to save up for a house. Don’t even from banks. I ask them, ‘why do you “So I said, ‘if you can do it your- TO PAGE B3 B2 FilAm Star Sept. 01 - 07, 2016

Kapuso star and 2013 Miss Greater Vancouver areas, but this year. World Megan Young was a huge from distant cities such Kam- She is currently among the crowd-drawer at the Pinoy Fiesta loops, Abbotsford, Kelowna and lead stars of the GMA comedy se- Vancouver held last August 16 at Victoria Island in British Colum- ries Conan My Beautician, and is the Memorial South Park in Van- bia, Calgary in Alberta, and even set to star in an upcoming prime- couver, British Columbia, Canada. Washington state, USA. time program later this year. The regal beauty’s presence It was a special, heartwarm- Meanwhile, the GMA Pinoy TV was a highlight in the celebration ing moment for the Kapuso star booth at the Pinoy Fiesta Vancou- of all things Filipino, organized by as thousands of fans patiently ver was busy catering to Filipinos the Philippine Canadian Cultural waited in line to meet her, noting eager to stay updated with their Society, with GMA Pinoy TV, GMA afterwards how happy and proud favorite Kapuso artists and shows Life TV and GMA News TV Inter- they were of the first Filipina Miss by subscribing to GMA’s interna- national as official media spon- World titleholder. tional channels on the spot. sors. Despite a growing number of Over 5,000 Filipinos wit- projects for the stunning artist, Pinoy Fiesta Vancouver con- nessed Canada’s biggest and Vancouver is just one of several cluded successfully with the most anticipated cultural event international Filipino communities thousands of Filipino Canadians in commemoration of the Philip- Megan has visited in 2016, having trooping home buoyed by the ex- pines’ vibrant history, diverse joined GMA Pinoy TV in the Philip- citement and entertainment from culture and rich traditions. At- pine Independence Day celebra- the truly Filipino celebration. Blessing and inauguration of MOTHER TERESA CENTER on August 20, 2016 held at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church in Fremont, CA The blessing was offici- tendees came not only from the tions in Carson and Kuwait earlier ated by The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, SJ of Bishop of Oakland Diocese, Reverend George E. Mockel and Fr. Antony Vazhappilly (Pastor). San Jose, CA - Archdi- with donors and parish- istries, and government ocese of San Jose Bishop ioners contributing to officials in attendance. Patrick J. McGrath, last the $3.2 M project. The After the blessing, Saturday August 28, groundbreak- blessed the newly-built ing ceremo- $3.2 M St. Elizabeth Cath- nies was held olic Church Parish Minis- last August try Center in Milpitas. He 2015 and the also blessed the statue of 10-classroom/ the Blessed Virgin Mary conference situated in front of the was com- new building. pleted August Pastor Justin Lee and this year”. Assistant Pastor Joseph The bless- Page told the FilAm Star ing was done that “it took only a year after the 5:00 to construct the building p.m. mass

officiated Milpitas City Mayor Jose by Bishop Esteves presented a McGrath Plaque of Appreciation with about to Bishop McGrath and to a thousand Pastor Le. He was joined parishio- in the presentation by ners, guests, Council member Marsha pastors and Grilli, and City Commis- deacons of sioners Evelyn Chua, adjoining Elpidio R. Estioko, Ray parishes, the Maglalang, Rey Briones, Knights of and Tess Santos. – (Elpi- Columbus, dio R. Estioko) various min- Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 FilAm Star B3 community A PINOY PIONEER happens again.” ... FROM PAGE B1 Lou does not mince words PLDT Global launches SmartLife Global, the Philippines’ even with his competitor. “This don’t want a negative report in is a fraud and you can quote my credit history.’ And I say to me on that. He doesn’t have first Lifestyle App for Filipinos in the United States them the only thing they could experience in finance, calls In its effort to empower the digital OPM jams and your favorite Philippine Caeg, PLDT Global President and CEO. do is to pay their debt in full. himself a financial guru and lifestyle of Filipinos overseas, PLDT magazines. “This part of our efforts to help enrich I say this program is only for keeps giving financial advice Global proudly introduces SmartLife • Pay Bills Easily. Enjoy the lowest trans- and empower the lives of Filipinos who people experiencing hardship. on TV. Because he’s paying for Global, a lifestyle app that offers a wide action fee of only $2 when paying bills in always look for a convenient way to con- So I offer bankruptcy and they airtime, the network just lets range of offerings from entertainment to the Philippines. nect back home to the Philippines. For as don’t want it.” him. This is wrong because bills payments. • Connect and Share. Send Smart, Sun long as you live outside the Philippines, “I never charge the client. they didn’t do their due dili- The App wa launched in an exclu- and TNT load to your loved ones in Lu- you can avail of this app and all its con- Anybody who seeks my help gence. The network sales agent sive gathering last August 26, 2016 and zon, Visayas and Mindanao from any- tents, for free, for the first 30 days.” gets only advice from me. It’s got pissed at me because I attendees comprosed of executives from where in the world. “This breakthrough innovation has up to them how they will use came out on TV and called the Fil-Am Government Organiza- been designed specifically for that advice. I give them all the guy colorum.” tions, Fil-Am Communities, today’s Filipino migrant, whose possible options. It is for them He replied to a lawyer Fil-Am Retail Companies, all digital knowledge is growing threatening him with a lawsuit, to choose what fits.” based in the United States. and expanding day by day.” said Once a CEO in Silicon Val- “’If you don’t show me incor- Some notable attendees include Eric R. Alberto, Executive Vice ley poration papers in Canada, Marvin Samonte of the Philip- President of PLDT and Presi- Lou started Debt Aid within a week I will go to pine Consulate, Los Angeles, dent and CEO of ePLDT. “Our Consulting in 2011 with only Canada Revenue and I will file Edwin Baloloy, Filam Chamber goal is to provide them with a $12,000. Previously, he was a complaint that (your client) of Commerce, Orange County, richer digital life through our president and CEO of Sys- is doing business illegally in Andy Edralin, President Filam carefully curated local content connect Inc. Until Marvell Canada. Canada Revenue will Press Club, Consul Rea Oreta of the Phil- SmartLife Global is free upon down- and allow them to better connect with Semiconductors bought its also go to the US Department German network interface card of Justice. The DOJ will close ippine Consulate, Los Angeles, and Amil load and users can enjoy unlimited access their families back home.” technology in 2008. down your U.S. operations.’ So Azurin, AVP PLDT SME Nation. to local news and a thirty-day free access SmartLife Global is home in your “Now Debt Aid Consult- within a week, their ad in Can- SmartLife Global is the first app of its to a rich library of Filipino movies, con- pocket, wherever you are. Discover awe- ing has about 5,000 clients ada disappeared. And this type kind, helping bridge the gap of Filipinos certs, OPM music and premium maga- some and download SmartLife Global in enrolled of which 2,000 have of Filipino attitude that they worldwide through its awesome con- zines. After thirty days, users can extend Google Play today and App Store begin- graduated. That’s about 1,000 bring from the Philippines is tent, carefully curated and updated on a their trial period for only $2.99 per ning August 2016. customers a year. And we have what makes my work harder regular basis to meet the needs of every month for music and $4.99 per month Visit us in our online properties: almost 20,000 in prospects. because there are those who Pinoy. for music and concerts. • Website: Smartlifeglobal.net We advertise in the Filipino work the system and use their SmartLife Global allows you to do “We are proud to introduce Smart- • Facebook: Facebook.com/Smar- network. So, 99.9 percent of connections to cut through the the following: Life Global to Filipinos around the world, tLifeGApp the clients we get are Filipinos. red tape in order to commit • Browse and Enjoy. Get updated with beginning with the United States, fol- • Twitter: Twitter.com/SmartLife- Although Pinoys who watch fraudulent activities then dis- the latest in Pinoy entertainment such lowed by Asian countries Japan, Hong- GApp TFC refer their friends to us appear in the Philippines. This as local news, Filipino movies, concerts, kong, Singapore, and more,” said Alex O. • IG: SmartLifeGlobalApp who are of other ethnicity. makes it harder for people like Because my clients are happy me who are in business to get (with my service), they refer the public trust because of the me.” actions of greedy individual.” “If the client is asking for At 58, Lou has come a a discount and I see that their long way from their leather hardship is genuine, I tell my shoes business in Marikina agents that if we’re break even and Baclaran department to lower the charges. But I’m store. The Don Bosco and De not a martyr. I really feel good La Salle alumni came to help when I am able to help people his father at his U.S. business get back up on their feet. But in 1980. He started a video there’s a trade-off. If I’m giv- rental business in L.A. in 1997. ing you help at a significant When Blockbuster came and discount, you have to listen to ate his $5,000 a week rentals, my sermon. I will tell you what Lou learned his first lesson in not to do so that you will not business cycle and opportuni- Official photo of all attendees from the SmartLife Global App launch call me again with the same ties. problem. If you are a repeat offender and I am the judge, I will tell you to do jail time if it B4 FilAm Star Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 health & Health@Heart lifestyle Oral germs and pancreatic cancer Gifts that keep Philip S. Chua, ing are the risk factors: smoking (twice higher back to the meat. 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KrosWord PAHALANG (Source: Classic Pilipino Krosword, as edited by Ramon S. Lorenzo) 1 Natalisod 6 Yugyog 9 Pangaral 10 Libang 11 Tong 12 Kutya 14 ___Man 15 Lalaban 16 Brand ng infant formula 17 Paghinto sa pag-iyak 18 Talim 19 Param 20 Klase 22 Tinanggal 24 Bansa sa Gitnang Silangan 25 Talas 26 Ilapat 27 Uri ng saging 28 Sawsawang kulay itim 29 Ligaya 30 Mr. Agbayani

PABABA 2 Pagmamadali 13 Cafeteria sa Pinoy 26 Baluga 3 Pahina ng babasahin 15 Kopa 4 Pagpayag 17 Pagsunod sa utos 5 Singer na Toledo 18 Tanod 6 Ilagay sa ligtas na lugar 19 Tanim sa bukid 7 Palya 20 Umaliwalas 8 Ilag 21 Basketbolistang Fernandez 10 Hiyas sa katawan 23 Pita 11 Maliit ang mata 24 Luto sa hipon at toge Answers to Krosword above Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 FilAm Star B5 legal & law Green card for seaman through Expanded Provisional Waiver Governor signs Hill Bill to crack down on ATTY. CRISPIN CADAY Naturalization from USCIS for an alien who has LOZANO an approved waiver for using a different name. water-guzzling households during droughts; 4. On July 11, 2016, we received an approval of Usually a seaman I-360 self petition by abused spouse from USCIS. could not get a green 5. On June 15, 2016, we received an approval of New law takes effect January 1, 2017 card unless he has quali- I-601 waiver for a client who made a misrepre- fied under Sec. 245(i) sentation when she entered on an A2 visa under SACRAMENTO – Governor Brown signed cally declared drought emergency. The bill allows which means he has a another person name. legislation by Senator Jerry Hill into law today to the water suppliers to comply in one of two ways: petition prior to April 30, 6. On May 25, 2016, we received an approval of pull the plug on excessive water use by house- 1. By establishing an excessive water use 2001, and in some cases green card for a client who used a different name holds that flout mandatory reductions during ordinance, rule, or tariff condition, or amend- physically present in the from her birth certificate. We proved that she has drought emergencies. ing an existing ordinance, rule, or tariff condi- United States on De- been using her different name since she was in The provisions of Senate Bill 814, which take tion, that includes a definition of or a procedure cember 21, 2000. To avoid confusion about Sec. grade school. effect on January 1, require urban retail water to identify and address excessive water use by 245(i) eligibility, it is recommended to consult 7. On April 28, 2016, we received an approval of suppliers to set rules for identifying and crack- residential customers. The water supplier will with an immigration attorney because the law on PERM for a client who is employed in the Philip- ing down on households that consume enormous have the authority to issue warnings or conduct a this matter is complicated. pines. amounts of water despite restrictions that are site audit before assessing a fine and will have to Now, with the passage of the expanded Pro- 8. On April 19, 2016, we received an approval imposed during a statewide declaration of a include an appeals process and a method for col- visional Waiver regulation, a seaman who has no from USCIS for naturalization of a client who has drought. lecting on non-payment of fines in the ordinance. Sec. 245 (i) eligibility can get a green card. a criminal record that happened five years ago. “This legislation ensures that every urban 2. Or by establishing a rate structure, Q. What are the conditions for a seaman to qualify 9. On April 11, 2016, we received an approval from retail water supplier has a tool to curb excessive subject to applicable constitutional and statu- for the expanded provisional waiver? USCIS for adjustment of status for a client who water use by customers,” said Hill, D-San Mateo tory limitations, that includes block tiers, water A. To be eligible for the expanded provisional used a different name on her passport. and Santa Clara Counties. “Households that budgets, or rate surcharges over and above base unlawful presence waiver you must fulfill ALL of 10. On April 5, 2016, we received an approval guzzle water – while their neighbors and most rates for excessive water use by a residential the following conditions: from USCIS for petition by son to a father. The other Californians abide by mandatory reduc- water customer. 1. Be 17 years of age or older. son was born out of wedlock and the father’s tions – will no longer be able to hide and persist California is entering its fifth year of historic 2. There must be an approved family or employ- name was not on his birth certificate. in their excess.” drought. Although the State Water Resources ment based petition where the priority date is 11. On March 8, 2016, we received an approval of SB 814 is the result of a San Mateo resi- Control Board, which has led the state’s drought current. immigrant visa for a former crewman with whom dent’s demand for households ignoring water use response efforts, lifted its mandatory 25 percent 3. Must have a spouse or parents who are U.S. we filed for provisional waiver. restrictions to be held accountable. Saying that water use reduction order due to water supply citizens or Lawful Permanent Resident; 12. On February 3, 2016, we received an approval excessive water use is “criminal,” the resident improvements as a result of winter storms, the 4. Be able to demonstrate that refusal of your from USCIS of naturalization for client who has submitted a bill idea to Senator Hill’s “Oughta Be U.S. Drought Monitor reports that almost 60 admission to the United States will cause extreme an approved waiver of misrepresentation. a Law…” contest earlier this year. percent of the state continues to be in a severe hardship to your U.S. citizen spouse or parent. 13. On January 28, 2016, we received an approval The resident, who asked that his name be drought and over 42 percent of the state is still in 5. Be physically present in the United States to file from USCIS for an I-360 self petition for abused withheld, expressed outrage over news reports an extreme drought. your application for a provisional unlawful pres- spouse of U.S. citizen. that hundreds of household in the state were Governor Brown declared a statewide ence waiver and provide biometrics. 14. On January 26, 2016, we received an approval using a million gallons of water a year – with one drought emergency in January 2014. The state’s 6. Meet all other requirements for the provisional from USCIS for an adjustment of status for cli- household consuming an astounding 12 million drought response has entailed imposing manda- unlawful presence waiver. ent with big age difference with the U.S. citizen gallons – despite restrictions that were in place at tory water use reductions on urban water suppli- You are not eligible for a provisional unlawful spouse based on good faith marriage. the time. ers and fines on water customers for water waste. presence waiver if any of the following conditions 15. On December 18, 2015, we received an ap- SB 814 requires all urban retail water sup- According to the State Water Resources Control apply to you: proval of petition for adoption that was previously pliers in California to have a process in place Board, Californians reduced their water use by 1. You are subject to one or more grounds of inad- denied because client did the petition by them. to identify and discourage excessive residential 24.2 percent between June 2015 and June 2016. missibility other than unlawful presence. 16. On December 11, 2015, we received an ap- water use during a declared statewide drought The state’s drought response had not included a 2. You are in removal proceedings that have not proval of DACA for a client who was in removal emergency in which mandatory reductions in process to curb excessive water use. been administratively closed. proceedings. consumption are imposed, or when there is a lo- Note: This is not a legal advice. The Law Office of 17. We have more success stories at our website at Crispin C. Lozano has the experience and exper- www.crispinlozanolaw.com tise in helping clients apply for provisional waiver. Crispin Caday Lozano, Esq. is an active Success stories: member of the State Bar of California, the Ameri- 1. On August 11, 2016, we received an approval can Immigration Lawyers Association and the Historic farmworker overtime bill from USCIS of a green card based on employment National Association of Consumers Bankruptcy without any interview. Attorneys, and the Consumers Attorneys Associa- awaits Governor Brown’s nod 2. On July 29, 2016, we received an approval of tion of Los Angeles. He specializes in immigra- Naturalization from USCIS for an alien who has tion law, personal injury and bankruptcy law. He After decades of pushing for fair pay, D-Richmond, said it was about giving an approved waiver for entering as single but is also a CPA and a licensed Real Estate Broker. California farmworkers will finally be paid farmworkers “a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s actually married. ([email protected]/ 1-877-456-9266) overtime when they work more than eight work.” 3. On July 21, 2016, we received an approval of hours a day -- if Gov. Jerry Brown signs a A 2010 effort to give farmworkers a fair bill that is now on his desk. shake in overtime wages was vetoed by for- Low, Dodd and Hill legislation in response to AB 1066, authored by Assemblywoman mer Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Standford rape case verdict passes legislature Lorena Gonzales, D-San Diego, will give fair Existing law sets wage, hour, meal break pay to the state’s estimated 825,000 farm SACRAMENTO – AB 2888, by State Legisla- “Sexually assaulting an unconscious or intoxi- requirements and other working conditions tors Asm. Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), Asm. Bill cated victim is a terrible crime and our laws need to laborers who “ensure that we have fruit, veg- for employees. It also requires an employer Dodd (D-Napa) and Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo reflect that. Letting felons convicted of such crimes etables and wine on our tables,” said Arturo to pay overtime wages as specified to an em- and Santa Clara), passed the State Assembly today get off with probation discourages other survivors Rodriguez, president of the United Farm ployee who works in excess of a workday or by a unanimous 66-0 vote, and goes on to Governor from coming forward and sends the message that Workers of America, which sponsored the workweek, and imposes criminal penalties Brown. AB 2888 is in response to the shockingly le- raping incapacitated victims is no big deal,” said measure. The law will be phased-in over four nient sentence given to Brock Turner by Judge Aaron Assemblymember Bill Dodd. “This bill is about more for the violation of these requirements. Persky in the recent Stanford rape case. The bill than sentencing, it’s about supporting victims and years, starting in 2019. Agricultural employees are exempt from will ensure that anyone convicted of sexual assault changing the culture on our college campuses to help “Today, every single worker who touches these requirements. They currently receive in California cannot be sentenced to probation. The prevent future crimes. I urge Governor Brown to join our food – from the driver, to the cook to overtime pay after 10 hours and don’t have a legislators worked with Santa Clara DA Jeff Rosen in the legislature in standing with victims and build- the waiter – gets overtime after eight hours, 40-hour workweek. crafting the proposal. ing a culture that suppresses these reprehensible everyone, that is, except for the farmworker Beginning January 1, 2022, the bill “Rape is Rape, and rapists like Brock Turner crimes.” shouldn’t be let off with a slap on the wrist,” said “Rape is rape, and AB 2888 makes the punish- who picked the food,” said the bill’s co-au- would require any work performed by a per- Assemblymember Evan Low. “Judge Persky’s rul- ment for it -- and for other sexual assault felonies thor Assemblymember Rob Bonta, D-Oak- son in an agricultural occupation, to be paid ing was unjustifiable and morally wrong, however, committed against an unconscious victim – fit the land, in a press release. “Under current law, double their regular rate if they were over 12 under current state law it was within his discretion. crime,” said State Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo we are sending a message to our farmwork- hours in one day. Current law actually incentivizes rapists to get their and Santa Clara) ers that they are different (from) other Last week, Bonta and two members of victims intoxicated before assaulting them. While In March 2015, Brock Turner, a Stanford we can’t go back and change what happened, we can University student was convicted on 3 felony counts workers, that their work is less valuable than his staff observed a 24-hour fast to support make sure it never happens again.” of sexual assault of an intoxicated and unconscious other workers.” the bill. The bill is particularly important to Under current law, not all forms of sexual as- woman. Despite the fact that the defendant was eli- The California Assembly passed the Bonta, who was raised in La Paz, Calif., the sault involving penetration are included in the list gible for a sentence of up to 14 years in prison, Judge bill 44-32 on Monday after a lively debate. headquarters of the United Farm Workers of offenses that would trigger a mandatory denial of Aaron Persky sentenced the defendant to 6 months More than 100 farmworkers cheered as they (UFW), where his parents organized Filipino probation. Current law clarifies that a defendant’s in jail and 3 years’ probation. The sentence has been watched the debate on a livestream feed use of force triggers a mandatory prison sentence. justifiably criticized by many as unethically lenient, American and Mexican American farmwork- However, when a victim is unconscious or severely given the horrific nature of the crime outside the Assembly room. ers. Bonta is the godson of José Gomez, who intoxicated, the victim is unable to resist, and the “We thank Evan Low, Bill Dodd, Jerry Hill, and Opponents of the bill, many from agri- was the executive assistant to Cesar Chavez. perpetrator does not have to use force. Governor Brown for helping make California safer cultural regions of the state, said it would A spokesperson at Bonta’s office said For example, a perpetrator at a college party for women today. Mostly, we thank Emily Doe for increase costs for farmers and could lead to the bill would cost the state about $300,000 who chooses to forcibly rape a conscious victim will her courageous letter. It gave all of us the inspiration unfair hiring practices. Supporters, mean- go to prison. However, a different perpetrator at to make sure the next Brock Turner either leaves the to $500,000 a year in administrative costs. the same party who chooses to watch and wait for a next Emily Doe alone, or the next Brock Turner goes while, characterized it as a human rights (Viji Sundaram/www.newamericanmedia. victim to pass out from intoxication before sexually to prison,” said Santa Clara District Attorney Jeff issue. Assemblymember Tony Thurmond, com) assaulting her may get probation. Rosen. B6 FilAm Star Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 Sept. 01 - 07, 2016 FilAm Star B7 entertainment Atom Araullo resigns Fiery Beyoncé rules MTV Awards as ABS-CBN reporter NEW YORK—Beyoncé he met Rihanna in 2005 on the slickly, but she didn’t actually tive) Up Some Commas.” proved once again she is the set of her first music video for sing a word of the song live. Jimmy Fallon, who pre- Seasoned ABS-CBN reporter contemporary rock star, and “Pon de Replay.” She was joined by rapper sented the video of the year, Atom Araullo has resigned from she used the MTV Video Music “She’s someone I’ve been G-Eazy—and she lip-synched dressed as Ryan Lochte and his reporting duties in the top Awards (VMAs) stage to show- in love with since I was 22 the hook to his hit song, “Me, even sported the platinum television network’s TV Patrol case her skills and outshine her years old,” Drake said as Rihan- Myself and I.” blonde hair. and Bandila. peers, from Rihanna to Britney na blushed and the audience In true Kanye fashion, the As Lochte—who is dealing A statement from Araullo of- Spears. cheered loudly. “She’s one of rapper ranted onstage, touch- with trouble after filing a false ficially confirmed his resignation, Beyoncé won eight awards, my best friends in the world. ing on subjects from music robbery report over an incident which was circulating on social including video of the year, to his beef with Taylor Swift during the Rio Olympics— media. Araullo said in the state- and performed five songs from to violence in his hometown Fallon lied onstage about writ- ment that he “quietly” resigned her visual album “Lemonade” Chicago before he debuted his ing Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” and as a news reporter of ABS-CBN in an epic 16-minute con- music video for “Fade,” which directing the clips nominated “a few weeks ago to explore other cert on Sunday that had the starred Teyana Taylor. for video of the year. areas of media and to grow as a audience at Madison Square ‘Hotline Bling’ Other presenters include journalist.” Garden in awe. He talked about his “Fa- Alicia Keys, Puff Daddy and Earlier, there were specula- tions about Araullo’s reason She sang live, danced mous” video, which features four of the Final Five gymnasts Above: Tom Araullo (Photo: www.says.com) for resigning, foremost of heavily and worked the crowd what appear to be naked im- (Gabby Douglas was hospital- which was his allegedly “bi- Saying he would continue as she ran through “Pray ages of himself, his wife Kim ized for a mouth infection). ased” opinions on certain politi- to work with ABS-CBN and its You Catch Me,” “Hold Up,” Kardashian, Swift, Donald Adele was behind Beyoncé cal issues including the burial of other programs, Araullo said his “Sorry,” “Don’t Hurt Your- Trump and others. He even with eight nominations, but the former President Ferdinand E. political views “were not a fac- self” and “Formation,” which pointed to former girlfriend British singer did not attend Marcos at the Libingan ng mga tor” in making his decision to won the top prize over Adele, Amber Rose, who was in the the show and did not win any Bayani (heroes’ cemetery) on his resign as a reporter. (Clarizael Drake, Justin Bieber and audience and is also in the Moon Men. (inquirer.net) Twitter account, which received Abanilla/inquirer.net) Kanye West. video. criticisms on social media. Beyoncé’s wins included Drake won best hip-hop best female video, pop video, video for “Hotline Bling” and breakthrough long-form Calvin Harris won best male video, choreography, direc- video for “This is What You tion, cinematography and Came For.” editing. David Bowie—who died “First of all, I’d like to from cancer earlier this year— Beyonce at the Video Music Awards thank my beautiful daughter (Photo: www.hollywoodtake.com) received four nominations for and my incredible husband “Lazarus” and won best art for all of their support,” said direction. Beyoncé, who walked the All of my adult life I’ve looked The music video, which carpet with daughter Blue Ivy up to her even though she’s shows him looking frail in and the mothers of Trayvon younger than me.” bed with bandaged eyes, was Martin, Michael Brown and Rihanna, 28, thanked her released just days before the Eric Garner—who all appeared family, friends and hometown icon’s Jan. 10 death. in “Lemonade” movie. of Saint Michael, Barbados, for Performers included Nick It was reminiscent of the helping her succeed in her 11- Jonas, The Chainsmokers, Ty 2014 VMAs, when Beyoncé also year career. Dollar $ign and Ariana Grande, performed for 16 minutes and “My success started as my who brought spin class to the accepted the Michael Jackson dream, but now my success is VMA stage when she sang the Video Vanguard award. not my own. It’s my family, my reggae-tinged “Side to Side” This year, however, the fans, my country … it’s women, with Nicki Minaj. award went to Rihanna who it’s black women,” she said. Inspired by Future split up her performances Beyoncé’s top-notch In one of several odes to throughout the night, sing- performance starkly contrasted the recent Olympic Games, ing hits such as “Work,” “We with that of Spears, who re- Michael Phelps said he had Found Love” and “Love on the turned to the VMA stage after been inspired by hip-hop music Brain.” 10 years. before introducing Future, Biggest moment Spears does badly whom Phelps said he listened But the biggest moment for Not only did she lip-sync to before swimming and mak- Rihanna came when Drake—in in typical fashion, but she did ing the grimace that went viral. a tuxedo—presented the award so badly. Spears performed her The rapper-singer-produc- to his former girlfriend. He said hit “Make Me…” and danced er performed his hit “(Exple- B8 FilAm Star Sept. 01 - 07, 2016