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APRIL 17, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 1

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HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS LEGAL NOTES PHILIPPINE NEWS FINAL REPORT DEPORTATION NEW U.S. ENVOY ON RP TYPHOON RESCINDED DUE TO ARRIVES IN RELIEF DRIVE LACK OF NOTICE MANILA

HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 17, 2010 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER loha and thank you for picking up Cast Your Vote in Publisher & Executive Editor the latest issue of the Hawaii Fil- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Congressional District ipino Chronicle. Mid-April usu- ally means tax time. We hope you Publisher & Managing Editor Race! A were able to file your tax returns Chona A. Montesines-Sonido on time and more importantly, that he eyes of the nation will be on Oahu come May 22nd as Associate Editors you received a refund! voters in the 1st Congressional District will decide who Dennis Galolo Some of you who live in the First Congres- Edwin Quinabo T will serve the remainder of former U.S. Rep. Neil Aber- sional District will soon be receiving ballots in the mail for a special crombie’s term. The frontrunners in the winner-take-all Creative Designer election. The top three candidates—Ed Case, Charles Djou and election are Charles Djou, a Republican, and Democrats Colleen Junggoi Peralta Colleen Hanabusa—have been campaigning hard to win your vote. Hanabusa and Ed Case. Design Consultant To better familiarize our readers with the leading candidates, con- This special election will be held entirely by mail, saving the Randall Shiroma tributing writer Fiedes Doctor conducted an in-depth interview with cash-strapped state about $300,000. All registered voters will be the Big Three and asked them pointed questions on a variety of is- Photographer mailed a packet containing the ballot and return envelope during the sues. We hope that you will take time to read each candidate’s re- Tim Llena first week of May. All ballots must be received by the State Office sponse beginning on page 4. More importantly, we encourage every Administrative Assistant of Elections no later than 6 pm on May 22nd. Shalimar Pagulayan single eligible Filipino voter to participate in this election. Those The stage seems set for a Republican upset in a traditionally who fail to participate should be ashamed of themselves. It bears re- Columnists Democratic district. Political observers say that the names of all 14 peating that Filipinos who vote are also helping to preserve the rights Carlota Ader candidates on a single ballot will likely split Democratic support be- that all immigrants have worked so hard to obtain. By voting, Fil- Carlo Cadiz, M.D. tween Hanabusa and Case, allowing Djou to emerge with the single Sen. Will Espero ipinos can also ensure that our community gets its fair share of ben- largest number of votes. Both national parties have taken an inter- Grace F. Fong, Ed.D efits and services that are available to the taxpaying public. There’s est in the special election. While infighting among Democrats has Mayor Mufi Hannemann really no excuse, so please make sure to vote! Governor Linda Lingle led Hanabusa and Case factions to turn on each other, the Republi- On page 6, we have an Opinion piece written by Susie and Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. cans have pooled their resources and support behind a single candi- J.P. Orias Randy Roth on the controversial topic of civil unions. Many of you date. Pacita Saludes are probably aware that House Bill 444 is dead for this session which Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. The winner of the special election will have an inside track in re- ends later this month. The commentary by the Roths, who are Charlie Sonido, M.D. taining the seat come November when voters must again choose a staunch Catholics and members of Honolulu Newman Center Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. full-term successor whose term will begin in January 2011. A recent Felino S. Tubera Church, is timely since it addresses the current direction of the poll by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. Catholic Church concerning civil unions. Due to the large number of showed Case and Djou tied at 32 percent each, with Hanabusa trail- Filipinos in Hawaii who are Catholics, we thought that the Roths’ ing with 27 percent of the vote. Nine percent were undecided. Contributing Writers commentary may be of interest to our readers. For the sake of fair- We therefore urge all eligible Filipino voters to register for the Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. ness and balance, we hope to provide in our next issue a commen- Clement Bautista election, fill out their ballots and mail them back. If you have not tary from a Catholic Church official who opposes civil unions. Teresita Bernales, Ph.D registered, please do so by visiting any Satellite City Hall, public li- On a much lighter note, congratulations are in order to the stu- Linda Dela Cruz brary or post office. The deadline to register is April 22. Fiedes Doctor dents from Waipahu High School who did rather well at the recently- In a tightly-contested special election where anything can and Gregory Bren Garcia concluded 53rd Annual Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair. A Danny De Gracia, II, MA has happened, the Filipino vote could very well be the deciding fac- good number of the students at Waipahu High School are Filipinos. Amelia Jacang, M.D. tor, given the considerable numbers of Filipinos living in the 1st According to science teacher Michael Sana, many of these Filipino Caroline Julian Congressional District (urban Honolulu from Ewa Beach to Maka- Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. students are actively involved in academic and co-curricular activi- puu, including Aiea, Pearl City, Waipahu and areas up to Mililani). Glenn Wakai ties such as the science fair. Please read more on these students’ ac- So please vote and make your voice heard! Philippine Correspondent complishments on page 10. Guil Franco We hope you will also enjoy reading the other columns and ar- Big Island Distributor ticles in this jam-packed issue. Please feel free to contact us at: fil- New Bans at City Parks Elmer Acasio [email protected] if you have concerns or questions Ditas Udani regarding Hawaii’s Filipino community. In closing, I’d like to thank and Beaches to Benefit Maui Distributor our readers for faithfully supporting the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle. Cecile Piros Public Until next time! Molokai Distributor he Honolulu City Council did the right thing when it passed Maria Watanabe

two separate bills that outlaw tents and shopping carts at Advertising/Marketing Director T City parks. The bills were signed into law by Mayor Mufi Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Hannemann and will be enforced by police beginning April close loopholes and may even motivate some of these flagrant va- grants to find other more suitable shelter or even return to the main- Account Executives 19, 2010. Carlota Ader Homeless advocates spoke out against both measures, claiming land. J.P. Orias The bottom line is that the new laws are not against the home- that the bills will only force the homeless to move from one place The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published to the other. Despite criticism that Honolulu is among the meanest less but rather for the public’s benefit. It may be inconvenient to ob- weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. tain a permit before camping at a City park but it is now the price we It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- cities towards the homeless, social service agencies are quick to tributed at various outlets around Oahu and point out that space has been readily available at places such as the all must pay to live here in paradise. Due to the finite amount of the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- space on Oahu, such laws are necessary to protect everyone’s rights, ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- Institute For Human Services (IHS) even as the number of tents at lication date. Subscriptions are available at Kapiolani Park and other City parks have steadily increased. IHS by sometimes curtailing the liberty of a few who take advantage of $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor is- resources meant to be enjoyed by everyone. lands, continental U.S. $80, foreign country may not be as glamorous as life on the beach, but at least their fa- $90. Copyright 2006. The Hawaii Filipino cilities are safe and secure. Chronicle Inc. is located at 94-356 Waipahu Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone In addition, there are several on-going outreach efforts for (808) 678-8930 Facsimile (808) 678-1829. Oahu’s homeless at public parks and beaches by various social serv- E-mail [email protected]. Web- ice agencies. The homeless who are mentally ill or who have sub- site: www.thefilipinochronicle.com. Opinions expressed by the columnists and contribu- stance abuse issues are offered a variety of housing programs and tors do not necessarily reflect those of the are referred to drug treatment agencies. Families who are homeless Hawaii Filipino Chronicle management. Re- production of the contents in whole or in part can receive special assistance via programs that provide rental as- is prohibited without written permission from sistance and teach money management as well as other skills. the management. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. The bill essentially targets those who choose to occupy public www.thefilipinochronicle.com parks and beaches under the guise of being homeless. The new laws www.efilipinochronicle.com APRIL 17, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 LEGISLATIVE CONNECTION

Free" shrimp the gold standard year-long summer conditions, for disease-free breeding shrimp. our seafood is available all the Ninety per cent of the world's time at affordable prices. supply to aqua farmers world- Responsible seafood farm- wide comes from Hawaii. Tech- ing brings more products to the nology also supports Royal market and protects the fragile Hawaiian Sea Farms. There, ocean ecosystem. It is a positive marine biologist Steve Katase solution to the food crisis caused By Senator Will Espero mixes warm surface water with by dwindling stocks caused by cold, nutrient-rich, deep sea overfishing natural supplies. ahi mahi, water pumped from 2,000 feet Deeply engrained in our island salmon, ahi, aku, deep. The combination churns roots, aquafarms strengthen our akule, opaka- perfect water and climate, it predators as well as other fisher- the ogo in several above-ground economy by supporting jobs and paka, ogo, limu, makes sense for us to support man, and allows for sustainable tanks to create a flourishing crop creating revenue streams. Fi- M shrimp, tako, aquaculture to diversify our cultivation of a steady supply of of – drumroll please – one ton of nally, homegrown food satisfies crab, squid luau, economy. Consider the flavor delicious edibles. Ocean farm- ogo per week. Royal Hawaiian local and global demand. Farm poke. Sauteed factor: in-state products can get ing also is environmentally cru- Sea Farms' impressive output of fresh seafood from the islands – in garlic, with wasabi glaze, from local aquafarms to seafood cial in that species that could delicious seaweed is proof that it's good for Hawaii and the stuffed, pan-seared, broiled, outlets in only a few hours. potentially die out due to over- our ocean delicacies can be world. grilled, with butter-shoyu sauce, Fresh tastes best! fishing can be preserved in care- farmed productively while treat- These improvements to our covered by teriyaki or miso Anyone who's driven the fully maintained farms. The ing the aina with malama pono. country's healthcare system are sauce, deep fried patties, North Shore has passed by the upside of this technology is that Operating aquatic farms re- due to President Obama and the steamed and finished with hot shrimp plate lunch trucks. prices can be steady, not "mar- quires technical knowledge. Hi- Democratic Congressmen and peanut oil /soy sauce / ginger, Hawaii produces more than 30 ket," due to reliable supplies that tech aquaculture creates high Congresswomen who did not carpaccio style, or with tomato different kinds of ocean prod- can be harvested with less effort wage jobs, in research, training, give up on a difficult task. Many concasse, chili pepper water, ucts: finfish, shellfish, microal- than going out to the ocean in a higher education, industry con- obstacles were erected to stop konbu broth and truffle butter – gae, seaweeds, ornamentals, and boat and competing with other ferences, and consulting. Tech- this important legislation, but ad- any way you like it. Getting other specialty offerings. The fishermen. nology helps Hawaii's water vocates in Congress and through- hungry yet? list is impressive: kampachi, Chef Roy Yamaguchi of farmers recycle and reuse our out our country persevered and Surrounded by the ocean, to moi, tilapia, Asian catfish, floun- Roy's Restaurant, wowed 1,100 natural resources, conserve achieved a great legislative vic- fishermen's and seafood lovers' der, mullet, sturgeon, groups, members at the American Culi- water, and preserve our land. tory. Many past presidents tried delight, Hawaii residents con- Asian carps, marine shrimp, nary Federation Convention sev- The carefully controlled envi- to reform healthcare. It was a sume an average of almost 45 freshwater prawns, lobsters, eral years ago with a uniquely ronments, scientifically balanced son of Hawaii, Barack H. pounds of seafood per person per clams, oysters, ogo, sea aspara- Hawaiian fusion dish, Steamed feeds, and close monitoring all Obama, who will be remem- year. That's almost three times gus, and other seaweeds, koi, Whole Moi with Chinese Soy. work together to result in consis- bered as the architect of the great the amount eaten by on the and other freshwater and marine The moi came from Grove Farm tent premium quality. With our Health Care Reform of 2010. mainland. Seafood is an impor- plants. Most of these aqua farms Fish & Poi, tant part of our island cuisine. are small, family businesses. which uses in- Attend almost any party or buffet Deeply rooted in our island novative open- and you're likely to find a fish tradition. Aquaculture is in line ocean farming dish along with the chicken, with our Native Hawaiian cul- techniques that pork, or beef. Who doesn't have ture. With a strong stewardship allow the rare their favorite recipe or restaurant conviction, ancient Hawaiians species to be entrée choice for seafood? made an intensive effort to use raised on a With all the seafood we eat water bodies from the seashore commercial here, we're curiously dependent to the forests as a source of food, scale. Located on importing 75% of it. Given whether agriculture or aquacul- two miles off- Hawaii's ideal water, climate, ture. Fishponds – loko i'a in shore Ewa and technological resources, we Hawaiian -- were abundant in Beach, it is the should be at the forefront of the pre-historic Hawaii. All the fam- first open ocean explosive global demand for ilies in the ahupua'a cooperated farm in the aquaculture. Worldwide the in- in the huge effort to use stones to U.S., and pro- dustry has grown 8.8% annually. carefully enclose the water close duces 1.2 mil- In 2007, Hawaii's entire aqua- to shore to build the fishpond. lion pounds a culture industry had $25 million Everyone who worked on con- year. Another in sales. structing it earned the right to open ocean Increasing demand has led share in the catch. The loko i'a farm, Kona to depletion of fish stocks in the were used to fatten and store fish Blue Water wild faster than they can be re- for food. Fish were kapu during Farms on the plenished. Farming is the re- the reproductive season so the Big Island, pro- sponsible way to go. stock could replenish itself. By duces about Sustainable aquaculture can help custom, no one took more than 600,000 pounds rebuild naturally occurring sup- they could eat. When weather of fish. It plies of fish and prevent un- conditions made ocean fishing grows amber- healthy reductions in ocean unfeasible, such as in times of jack, which is populations. storms and high surf, the fish in sold as Kona Aquaculture can and should the loko i'a provided a reliable Kampachi and be a thriving sector of our agri- source of food. is also known cultural industry. Think of it as Technological Innovations. as kahala or the seafood equivalent of farm- Learning from the wisdom of Hawaiian yel- ing food crops. Plants and ani- our Hawaiian elders, open ocean lowtail. mals are bred, reared, and farming holds promise as a Innovative harvested in natural or man- means of growing the aquacul- biotech re- made aquatic environments: ture industry. Raising fish in search makes ponds, tanks, or the ocean. Sur- ocean cages protects the stock Hawaii's "Spe- rounded by the ocean, with near- from natural conditions such as cific Pathogen 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 17, 2010 COVER STORY Wanted in the House: Character, Willpower and Influence. Who Has It? By Fiedes Doctor vacancy: Charles Kaui here with their take on var- in the making in that it will will win the coveted seat he special Jochanan Amsterdam; Jim ious issues in their own be the first-ever mail-in outright. election on Brewer; Vinny Browne; Ed words. The winner’s voice election in the state. Bal- Before getting involved May 22nd Case; Charles Collins; and vote in the halls of the lots will be sent out on the in the political process, Fil- will fill the Douglas Crum; Rafael Del U.S. House of Represen- first week of May and the ipino voters should first fa- T void left Castillo; Charles Djou; tatives may ultimately State Office of Elections miliarize themselves with when U.S. John Giuffre; Colleen spell the difference be- must receive these on the candidates and the is- Rep. Neil Abercrombie re- Hanabusa; Philmund Lee; tween a good or a better May 22, by 6 p.m., in the sues on which they stand. signed to run for governor. Karl F. Moseley; Kalaeloa future, not only for Fil- return envelopes provided. So please take the time to Fourteen candidates are Strode; Steve Tataii. ipinos but also for all of There will be no primary or read the following re- presenting themselves as Three of the leading Hawaii. runoff election—the candi- sponses and become bet- the most qualified to fill the contenders are presented This election is history date with the most votes ter informed.

EDWARD CASE CHARLES DJOU Background Background Democratic Republican Born and raised on the Island of Hawaii; fourth gen- City Councilmember, 2003 - Present eration of family in Hawaii Graduate of State Representative, 2000-2002; House Minority Keaukaha Elementary School (Hilo), Hawaii Floor Leader, 2001-2002 Prep Academy (Kamuela), Williams College US Army Reserve, 2001 - Present (Mass) and University of California/Hastings Adjunct Professor, University of Hawaii, West Law School (San Francisco) Oahu Legislative Assistant to U. S. Senator Spark Mat- Previously taught at University of Hawaii Law sunaga, Washington, D.C. (1975-1978) Attor- School and Hawaii Pacific University ney, Carlsmith Ball (1983-2002; Managing Married to Stacey Kawasaki Djou Three Children: Partner), Bays Deaver Lung Rose & Holma Nick (17), Tori (7), Alli (3) (2007- present) Hawaii State Representative (1994-2002; Majority What are the first five bills you will push for when Leader) United States Congressman (2002-2007; Committees on Education, elected? Small Business, Agriculture and Budget) DJOU: We need to focus first and foremost on getting our economy back on Married to Audrey; daughter of Rev. James and Magdalene Nakamura; four children, track. We are spending money we don’t have, on programs that don’t work and worse ages 19-26 yet, we have no plan to pay it back—other than to hand the bill to our children. We need to put the brakes on $800 billion stimulus packages. We need to change the cul- What are the first five bills you will push for when elected? ture of spending in Congress. We need a balanced budget amendment. We need to CASE: I’ve outlined my Agenda for a Better American, Better World on my web- stop a $1 trillion healthcare makeover. We need comprehensive immigration reform. site at www.edcase.com. As just part of my agenda, I will introduce proposals to: (1) If fortunate enough to earn your support and serve you as your Congressman, I will balance our federal budget so our government treats our money just like we do with never forget that every dollar the government spends comes from a family like yours. our own families and businesses, (2) expand the priorities for our small businesses in getting their fair share of federal government work, (3) make it easier for foreign vis- There are many issues directly concerning the Filipino community. Which among itors to get visas to visit our country for tourism and family purposes, (4) clamp down them will you be actively involved in? (continued on page 5) (continued on page 5)

COLLEEN HANABUSA Background Democratic President, Hawaii State Senate, 2007-present Senator, Hawaii State Senate, 1998-present Majority Leader, Hawaii State Senate, 2003-2007 Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 2, Hawaii, 2006 Co-Chair, Joint House-Senate Task Force on Ice and Drug Abatement, Hawaii State Legislature, 2003-2004 Member, Advisory Committee on Gender Equality in Sports, 2000- 2002

What are the first five bills you will push for when elected? HANABUSA: We need to bring long-term economic stability (continued on page 5) APRIL 17, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY (from page 5, Case ...) (from page 5, Djou ...) (from page 5, Hanubasa ...) on rapidly increasing health care costs DJOU: As a member of the U.S. and job growth back for the nation and so families can afford the care they Army Reserve, I understand the con- Hawaii. With a stable economy will need, and (5) reform federal education cerns of Filipino veterans, and sup- come more resources to restore public laws and spending guidelines to work port the newly-passed Filipino education and needed social services better in Hawaii's multicultural soci- Veterans Equity Compensation Act. I to raise our community up once again. ety. also support the Filipino World War I will take action to work with II Veterans Family Reunification Act President Obama on the following re- What is your position on the Immigration Reform bill? pending in Congress. I support granting World War II forms: Require banks that received taxpayer support to CASE: I believe deeply in expanding immigration Filipino veterans, who were granted disability com- pay back every cent of our money; prohibit financial to our country, especially from Asia. Hawaii has one of pensation/benefits that are service related, exchange institutions from gambling depositor investments in the highest rates of foreign-born citizens in the country. and commissary privileges. risky markets by requiring them to choose between To preserve our immigrant heritage, we need immigra- I am a strong believer in free trade. The Philip- being an investment or deposit bank; demand tough tion reform that makes it much harder for illegal immi- pines should have most “Favored Nation Status” and new limits on the size of financial institutions and set up grants to enter and remain but much easier for legal am willing to support a negotiated free trade compact a structure, supported by fees on banks, for the shut- immigrants to seek a new life here. I don’t think it’s right between the U.S. and the Philippines. I support the down of failing companies in an orderly fashion with- for an adult child of a U. S. citizen to wait over 10 years Filipino Community Center, the largest Filipino Com- out taxpayer funding; and require that if a bank fails, to immigrate legally to take care of his or her parents, munity Center in the U.S. I walked through and met its CEO gets fired instead of getting a bailout. I will while others enter and stay in violation of our laws. all of the employees at the Fil-Com Center during my also work with President Obama and Hawaii’s con- campaign. As a legislator, what do you need to do to help hasten gressional delegation on issues relating to the health I think it is important to have a Filipino commu- economic recovery? care reform package that was recently signed into law. nity advisor on my staff or as part of an advisory CASE: I’ve worked in Hawaii for most of my group. adult life and know that the first goal of government is There are many issues directly concerning the Filipino to do no harm to our employers and employees through community. Which among them will you be actively in- What is your position on the Immigration Reform bill? high taxes and burdensome regulations. In my prior volved in? DJOU: As a child of immigrants, I understand service in Congress (2002-2007), throughout which I HANABUSA: Seeking redress for Filipino World the importance of immigration reform. I support im- served on the U. S. House Committee on Small Busi- War II veterans. migration reform that will expand legal immigration ness, I fought to ensure that our private sector, espe- and reduce illegal immigration. While I believe Amer- cially small businesses, could survive and prosper What is your position on the Immigration Reform bill? ica’s borders need to be secured, I also believe the without government hurting them, and I will continue HANABUSA: I support the Immigration Reform U.S. should further expand legal immigration visas, to do so. Additionally, we need special government at- Bill and I hope to be a member of Congress to work to including visas from the Philippines. I think it is im- tention to the businesses that are special to Hawaii, like advance the bill. portant to accommodate or expedite the processing of our tourism, construction and federal government/mil- visas for Filipinos who are coming to the U.S to: (1) itary sectors, through federal programs and funding. As a legislator, what do you need to do to help hasten attend college/university; (2) work in critical areas economic recovery? What very concrete change/improvement would you fields such as health care where there is a shortage, and HANABUSA: There is nothing as important as the want to achieve while in office? (3) care for family members who need assistance in future and stability of our families. My number one CASE: We need in D.C. a whole new way of gov- their daily living (e.g., elderly, disabled). priority is to ensure our economic stability because our erning, one that breaks the partisan gridlock in which The process of obtaining a visa is long and cumber- people need to feel secure in their job and they need we’re stuck, that focuses on including all of us, regard- some. I support including the Philippines in the list of someone in Congress who can protect them. less of where we’re from or what ethnicity, religion or countries with a visa waiver program to the U.S. I also Construction and tourism are currently two major any other category we’re in, and that brings our best support changing the current visa policies to allow for a economic engines in Hawaii. And, as many of us know, collective ideas to bear on solving our challenges. I will reasonable accommodation for those with expired visas. federal government spending is a boost to Hawaii as take my seniority, experience and independence back to well. Federal programs address critical issues that affect As a legislator, what do you need to do to help hasten Capitol Hill to chart this better way forward. our families and children. economic recovery? So in Washington, what I intend to do is continue DJOU: Reduce our marginal tax rates to put more How “more qualified” are you compared to the other the programs that you see. I happen to believe that the money in the hands of American families. Expand free candidates? stimulus program has been successful for Hawaii. trade to open more markets to America markets, in- CASE: First, I have over seven years of experience There have been major construction projects and op- cluding trade with the Philippines. Immediately work to in Congress. Second, I have worked for several decades (continued on page 12) reduce our federal budget deficit and national debt. in the private sector and understand what Hawaii’s businesses need to prosper. Third, I know and under- What very concrete change/improvement stand the First Congressional District. Fourth, I believe would you want to achieve while in office? deeply in change that works for our country—change DJOU: We need to get our economy back that focuses on solving challenges together rather than on track. We need to restrain wasteful spending. fighting each other. Fifth, I believe deeply that we need We need more job creation. We need our country change at home which will chart a better way forward to stay focused on what’s important—improv- for ourselves and our children in the coming decades. ing the lives of its citizens. (continued on page 12) (continued on page 12) 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 17, 2010 MAYOR’S COLUMN Remembering the Heroes of Bataan and Corregidor Philippines each April, is also ob- yet they resisted far longer than served here in Honolulu. We must the invading Japanese forces ex- never forget the bravery, re- pected. Bataan finally fell on April By Mayor Mufi Hannemann silience and sacrifices of so many 9, 1942, but thousands remained in the continuing fight for free- defiant on nearby Corregidor for ilipino and Ameri- dom and democracy. 27 more days. Many others never can veterans who I was honored to attend this surrendered and formed guerrilla fought gallantly to- year’s ceremony at the National units that continued to resist. gether against over- Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific When we gather to pay our F whelming odds at with scores of veterans, Philip- respects to the heroes of Bataan Bataan and Cor- pines Consul General Leoncio and Corregidor, we also pay trib- regidor in the early Cardenas and other dignitaries ute to our shared history and the days of World War II exemplify from Hawaii and the Philippines. experiences that have shaped our the human spirit of determination Shortly after the war began, world and our values. We pay nounced a plan to mitigate con- Street to Ualena Street, beginning and are a true inspiration to people more than 70,000 Filipino and tribute to the human spirit and we cerns about the Honolulu Rail approximately 2,000 feet west of everywhere. American troops were trapped on are filled with resolve to meet Transit Project’s proximity to a Lagoon Drive, and will relocate Araw ng Kagitingan, the Day the Bataan peninsula without life’s challenges. Runway Protection Zone near the the Lagoon Drive rail station to of Valor commemorated in the food, medicine or ammunition, At the same time, we must Honolulu International Airport. the corner of Ualena Street and recognize that wounds among na- The Federal Transit Administra- Lagoon Drive. The alignment tions heal and that Japan is now tion has agreed to the mitigation through the airport area will still an ally of the Philippines and the and the City is moving forward to be primarily along Aolele Street. U.S. Last year, I was pleased to complete the project’s Final Envi- With this step resolved, we welcome His Excellency Ichiro ronmental Impact Statement look forward to the State’s contin- Fujisaki, Ambassador of Japan to (FEIS). ued cooperation in completing the the U.S., during his visit to This is great news that shows process so that the Federal Transit Hawaii. He graciously presented significant progress toward break- Administration and the City can wreaths at the USS Arizona Me- ing ground on this badly needed publish the FEIS. We owe it to the morial at Pearl Harbor and at project that is so important for people of Oahu to push forward Punchbowl. His visit exemplified Oahu’s future. toward groundbreaking to create dignity, diplomacy and mutual re- The mitigation will relocate a jobs, create a vital transportation spect among friends. portion of the project’s guideway alternative and bring long-term In other news, I recently an- several hundred feet, from Aolele traffic relief to our island. OPINION Catholic Parents Proud of None of the many gays carved in our hearts. Of Gay Son we know claims to course it angered us, but By Susie and Randy Roth have chosen that mostly it made us sexual orienta- fearful of what ur parents were tion. Our gay someone might Catholics, as were son, for exam- someday do to our grandparents ple, laughs at our son. and great grand- the suggestion Whoever O parents. We at- that someone carved those let- tended Catholic would consciously ters had some- schools, including choose to be homosex- how gotten the Jesuit colleges. Catholicism is ual. Although he does not message that peo- as much our culture and her- view himself as a victim, and ple like our son are in- itage as it is our religion. we could not be prouder of him, ferior beings. Sadly, we view the From the nuns in grade he considers it ludicrous that Church’s current position on ho- school to the Jesuits in college, anyone would think he actually mosexuality as one possible we were taught to do what we chose to be the subject of rejec- source for such a message. knew to be “the right thing,” no tion, ridicule, condemnation and Those who question that matter what others might say, worse. conclusion should ask them- and to work diligently for Just like his race and the selves why so many gay change if we perceived any in- color of his skin, our son’s ho- Catholics feel abandoned by the stitution, including the Catholic mosexuality was God-given. He Church. We believe their feel- Church, not to be doing the right could pretend to be heterosexual ings of rejection are real and thing. or asexual, but that would be a well-founded. We view the Catholic lie. It would not be who he is. Church’s current treatment of When he was still in high SUSIE ROTH is an educator and a “listening parent” for Fortunate Families, gays as seriously counter to the school, someone used a sharp a group of Catholics with gay children. teaching of Jesus Christ. The object to carve a derogatory She and Jo Chang founded Da Moms, a Church’s admonition that we word deep into the trunk lid of local support group for families who love the sinner but reject the sin our family car. We remember have GLBT family members. Randy infers that sexually active gays Roth is a professor at the University of our shock upon first seeing those Hawaii School of Law. They are mem- are morally inferior. That strikes three large capital letters—FAG. bers of the Jesuit-run Newman Center us as patently wrong. It felt like those letters had been on the UH-Manoa campus. APRIL 17, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 LEGAL MATTERS Is Being Crazy a Bar to Seeking Presidency ning ABS CBN. He would and eventually became Presi- never allow the station to be dent. It has been said that in a By Atty. Emmanuel used. I knew him as a client. family of insanes, there is a ge- Samonte Tipon Noynoy's father Ninoy and nius. But being a genius does I were classmates at the U.P. not make you courageous. razy" is the College of Law. I knew Cory. When I asked him in Hawaii generic term The first time I met her, I told why he left Malacanang even for "mentally her that I was a classmate of though he had superior military (L-R) Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, Sen, Miriam Defensor-Santiago, and the late Pres. Ferdinand Edralin Marcos unsound." Ninoy and used to play black forces against the rebels, he “C Crazy also jack where he was the banker snapped: "Ask the First Lady. B. Racuyal, the perennial pres- I'm going to Manila. I'll means "infat- and I was the pagador/collector. I'm going to take a nap." idential candidate, who was check whether Noynoy has uated" (crazy Cory remarked: "You are luck- (That's another story which I called crazy for running be- mental problems. about a girl) or "wild" (crazy ier than Ninoy." Surprised, I will write about in my penulti- cause he had no chance. To dis- Would I vote for Noynoy? like a fox). asked why, noting "His wife be- mate interview of Marcos). prove it, he produced a If you spell check "Noynoy," In America, crazies don't came president." "You are still My classmate Roque certificate of mental compe- the computer says "No-no". run for president or vice presi- alive," she said with moist eyes. Ablan, Jr. (former congress- tency from the National Mental dent. When Thomas Eagleton, It is difficult to believe that man of Ilocos Norte) and I Hospital. He challenged his op- (ATTY. TIPON has won all deporta- George McGovern's running Ninoy could have sired a son, or would borrow Manong Andy's ponents to produce one. Why tion cases he handled and obtained does not Noynoy produce a cer- approval of all visa petitions he filed. mate, was discovered to have that Cory could have borne a car to learn driving. We never He is from Laoag City. He has a Mas- visited a psychiatrist, he with- child, with mental deficiency. noticed any streak of insanity. tificate of mental competency ter of Laws degree from Yale Law drew out of delicadeza. But in But then, you never know. Nana Josefa Edralin Marcos ala Racuyal? School and a Bachelor of Laws degree the Philippines, is there deli- was my ninang sa kasal (wed- from the University of the Philippines. What would Ninoy have ding sponsor). She and my Constitutional provision He served as an Immigration Officer. cadeza? He specializes in immigration and done? mother were co-teachers and Article VII, Section 2 of the criminal defense. Office at 905 Umi Noynoy Ninoy would have an- they would go out together to Philippine Constitution does not St. corner N. King, Suite 201, Hon- Take the case of Noynoy swered the report point by solicit bail money from the rich require that a person seeking the olulu, HI 96819. Tel. (808) 847 1601. Fax (808) 847 1624. E-Mail: filam- Aquino. ABS CBN disclosed point. They say I lack sexual people of Laoag when Manong presidency be of sound mind. If you believe False Asia and [email protected]. Website: www.Im- that when Noynoy broke up interest? I do it six days a Andy was jailed. I refuse to be- migrationServicesUSA.com.This with his flight attendant girl- week. I only rest on the seventh lieve that a person with a streak Switik Weather Station that article is a general overview of the sub- friend, he became mentally de- day. Even God rested. They say of insanity is my ninang sa Noynoy will be elected presi- ject matter discussed and is not in- pressed and sought psychiatric my flight attendant girlfriend kasal. dent, and their forecast turns out tended as legal advice for any specific to be true, that's the time to person or situation. Neither the writer help. junked me? I junked her. Ninoy nor publisher warrant the complete- When Ces Drilon con- would have rushed to the Na- Certificate of Mental Compe- challenge his mental soundness. ness or accuracy of the information fronted Noynoy about the psy- tional Mental Hospital for a tency See Article VII, Section 7-12 of provided herein at the time of publica- chiatric evaluation, Noynoy mental examination with the Earlier, there was Pascual the Constitution. tion.) acted, well, like a Noynoy - media in tow. So, why does not nakatunganga (TV Patrol Noynoy do these? Because 04/08/10). Later he claimed the Noynoy is not Ninoy. "The report was black propaganda, stream cannot rise higher than blaming the Nacionalista Party its source." In Noynoy's case, and Manny Villar for giving the the stream cannot even rise as story to ABS CBN. The NP said high as its source. they were not crazy to give it to ABS CBN, perceived as pro Brenda Noynoy. Did not ABS CBN Noynoy is not the first check the report before disclos- presidential candidate sus- ing it? If not then it did not act pected of having mental prob- with due diligence as a respon- lems. sible television station should. There was Brenda. The observation of a Filip- "Brenda" is the acronym for ina journalist that it is more "brain damaged". You don't likely that the Liberal Party it- know who Brenda is? Ask for- self gave the story to ABS mer President Ramos who was CBN is more logical. Why? irked that Brenda sued him for Since Noynoy became a candi- electoral shenanigans. Or date, there have been whispers Google "Miriam Defensor that he was retarded, autistic or Santiago." "abnoy". Masdan mo ang kilos. Then there was Ferdinand The Liberals could not openly Edralin Marcos. When Marcos deny the whispering campaign. first ran for congress in 1949 in With the report out they can the Second District of Ilocos now openly deny the rumors Norte, followers of his oppo- and attack Villar for resorting nent, our former neighbor Tata to black propaganda. The Pedro G. Albano, told people Aquinos are close to ABS CBN not to vote for him. They which Cory returned to the claimed "adda herentia da nga Lopezes when she grabbed bagtit" (they have a hereditary power. It is unfortunate Euge- streak of insanity), referring to nio Lopez, Jr. is no longer run- the Edralins. He won anyway 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 17, 2010 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS APRIL 17, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 17, 2010 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Waipahu Students Excel at Final Report on Science & Engineering Fair Typhoon Relief Drive ilipino students from More than 600 students Marie Guzman By Jun Colmenares The $199,932 that was Waipahu High School competed for scholarships, • Jerrin Lawi-An raised is the largest so far in the F more than held their cash awards and science-re- • Abigail Macadamia & embers of the Philip- history of disaster relief fund own against the state’s best lated trips at this year’s Science Amanda Celestino pine Typhoon Relief drives for the Philippines here in and brightest at the recent Fair, which was held April 5-7, • Christensen Magnahas MFund Drive ad hoc Hawaii or even in the U.S. We 53rd Annual Hawaii State Sci- 2010 at the Hawaii Convention • Lhened Mendigorin, committee are pleased to provide would like to thank all the mem- ence & Engineering Fair. Center. Overall, Waipahu re- Chanel Concepcion, and this final report on the fundrais- bers of the ad hoc committee for In fact, the Waipahu stu- ceived a record 31 Agency Kimberlymae Rodriguez ing drive that was conducted for their time and effort, all our vol- dents were “simply excep- Awards totaling $72,835. A • Ilora Danne Mendoza, Riz- the benefit of the victims of ty- unteers—individuals and organ- tional,” says Michael Sana, total of 28 students from zaly Agustin and Michelle phoons Ondoy and Pepeng in the izations—for their support, and the school’s science teacher Waipahu were recognized with Tagapuen Philippines. Donations were col- all our donors for their generos- and science fair coordinator. Agency Awards, along with • Ryan Elido and Jan lected through and disbursed by ity in helping our fellow Fil- Four Filipino students from science teachers Lucille Ima- Cariaga the Filipino Community Center. ipinos in the Philippines. Waipahu HS will be represent- mura and Sana. • Danten Inouye and ing Hawaii at the Intel Inter- The following is a listing Richard Ugalde A detailed breakdown of the amount collected and how it was disbursed is shown below: national Science & of all student awardees: • Jerson Timbobolan and Ad Hoc Committee PCG Concert Engineering Fair in San Jose, • Eric Baxa: Jasah Timbobolan California this May 7-15, • Erika Soliven & Tonie • Genardine Arizala Contributions Received $ 182,073.62 $ 17,859.00 2010. The four are Ilora Men- Ewen • Candy Sanchez doza, Rizzaly Agustin, • Maile-Jean Lopez & May • Geuseppe Ayala Less: FilCom Admin Fee Michelle Tagapuen and Rose Lazarte • Kevin Campuspos & Other Expenses 4,035.57 357.18 Genardine Arizala. • Anthony Banda & Zenica • Richard Pentecostes Available for Distribution $ 178,038.05 $ 17,501.82

Disbursements to Beneficiaries Cash For Appliance Clunkers Caritas Manila $ 80,000.00 Consuelo Foundation 38,000.00 ollowing the success of cient models will help the envi- Residents must include Diocese of Alaminos, Pangasinan 5,000.00 the Cash for Clunkers ronment, boost the economy both the new appliance sales re- Diocese of Baguio City 5,000.00 F program, the federal and have a positive impact on a ceipt and proof that the replaced Diocese of Bangued, Abra 5,000.00 government has created a simi- homeowner’s bottom line when products were removed and re- Diocese of Bayombong,Nueva Ecija 5,000.00 lar rebate program for con- the energy bills come in,” says cycled. Diocese of Bontoc-Lagawe, sumers who purchase Dwight Kealoha, chief execu- Kauai Island Utility Corpo- Mt. Province 5,000.00 energy-efficient appliances. tive officer of Hawaii’s Better ration is offering a $50 rebate Diocese of Ilagan, Isabela 5,000.00 The federal government Business Bureau. incentive to consumers who re- Diocese of Laoag, Ilocos Norte 5,000.00 has set aside $300 million in The implementation of the tire older, less efficient refriger- Diocese of Nueva Segovia, Vigan, Ilocos Sur 5,000.00 stimulus funds to fund the Cash program and distribution of re- ators, clothes washers and Diocese of San Fernando, for Appliances program. Gov- bates will occur at the state dishwashers. Appliances must La Union 5,000.00 ernment officials hope to not level. Hawaii’s program will be purchased within the follow- Diocese of Tabuk, Kalinga-Apayao 5,000.00 only stimulate the economy in launch this spring and will re- ing promotional periods: Diocese of Tuguegarao, Cagayan 5,000.00 an industry that has seen a 15 ceive about $1.2 million of the Diocese of San Jose, Nueva Ecija 5,000.00 percent drop in sales but to also $300 million available from the Refrigerator: increase energy efficiency in U.S. Department of Energy. February 1 to March 31, 2010 Commission on Filipinos Overseas $ 6,000.00 Ilocosurian Association of Hawaii 8,000.00 households by replacing old ap- The following rebates are Clothes washers: pliances with newer “greener” available for Oahu, Maui May 1 to June 30, 2010 Balance as of March 24, 2010 $038.05 $ 3,501.82 (a) ones. County and Big Island resi- Dishwashers: According to ENERGYS- dents: August 1 to September 30, TAR.gov, the typical household Ceiling fan: $40 2010 (a) Designated for Cagayan spends more than $2,200 a year Clothes washer: $50 Caritas Manila used the funds to deliver relief goods to Cabanatuan on energy bills but could save Dishwasher: $50 Unlike the Cash for Clunk- and areas in Metro Manila and Rizal that were heavily hit by the ty- over one-third, or about $700 Refrigerator: $50 ers program, participants in phoons. Consuelo Foundation distributed the funds to its partners in per year, by making the switch Window air conditioner: $75 Cash for Appliances don’t have Baguio, Metro Manila and Rizal province. to energy efficient appliances Ductless split air conditioner: to exchange an older appliance and products. $110 for a new one. PICTORIAL NEWS “Replacing older appli- Central air conditioning ances with more energy effi- maintenance: $50

Roland “Rolly” Advincula Sr. poses with family and friends during the Em- ployee Incentive Award ceremony held at the State Supreme Court court- room last December 2009. Advincula received a Certificate of Commendation award for his 20 years-plus of service with the First Cir- cuit’s Facilities Management Branch and Third Circuit’s Legal Documents and Estates and Guardianship Sections. A proclamation was also read in his honor by Chief Justice Ronald Moon. APRIL 17, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 ISLAND ISSUES Sustainability: What It Is and What It Means For Hawaii By Panos D. Prevedouros which is converted into direct mechanical hat is sustainability? How do energy—by a car, boat or airplane en- we measure it? What does it gine—or to generate steam which drives Wmean for the island of Oahu a steam machine at a factory, or a steam and the state of Hawaii? This series of ar- turbine that makes electricity. ticles explain the main parts of sustain- Other types of fuels include chemical ability and what it means for us. combustibles such as alcohol, ethanol, Let’s start with the basic definitions. etc., some of which can be extracted Sustainability is the capacity to endure. from biomass such as wood chips and For people, sustainability is the ability for other green waste. Nuclear fuels such as long-term well being, which depends on uranium and plutonium are mined and the well being of the natural world and used in special reactors to make heat and the proper use of natural resources. then electricity with steam turbines. Sustainability can be viewed as a Oil and coal are non-renewable re- pyramid with a wide foundation and sources. Although Earth contains a lot of smaller blocks leading to the top. There oil and coal, there is no doubt that the re- are many building blocks that form a sus- serves will run out in the next few hun- tainability pyramid. The building blocks dred years. A lot of energy can be are resources. Let's take a look at the basic obtained from renewable resources. Re- blocks of the sustainability pyramid. newable energy resources move the The foundations of sustainability are human race to a more secure path for the resources for human life: air, water long term sustainability. and food; some call this the basic envi- Renewable resources include solar ronment. A place with adequate water energy, wind energy, water gravity en- and food, and clean air is suitable for ergy—for example water dams powering human habitation. Surprisingly, human hydroelectric plants such as the Hoover life can exist even in extreme locations Dam. Wood is also a renewable form of such as the Sahara Desert (Bedouins) and energy. Millions of people still cook and the Arctic Circle (Eskimos). heat buildings using wood. The next level is health and safety. A Once enough energy is available at a place ravaged by war, disease or tragedy reasonable price, then an economy de- is not sustainable. This block of sustain- velops and becomes a big block of sus- ability has two key resources: public tainability. The local, regional or national health and medicine is one, and public economy drives the activity in an area safety and legal resources is the other. and affects lifestyle and quality of life. A Health and medical resources help the large and healthy economy makes for a society defend from disease, cure illness rich lifestyle and advanced quality of life. and improve body functions for an in- There are many types of economies and creasing number of years. Legal re- as we know, a big part of Hawaii’s econ- sources help a society govern itself in a omy is based on tourism. This has ad- safe and just manner. In modern society vantages and disadvantages that we will we need peace, civility and security from talk about in a future article. crime and terrorism. This requires laws At the top of the sustainability pyra- and enforcement that assure safe neigh- mid are cultural resources. Among all re- borhoods and schools, safe roads, har- sources, culture gives each pyramid a bors and airports, safe factories and special appearance that reflects the spirit construction methods, etc. of each region. For example, culture Most modern societies have achieved makes China what China is and what the these and grew their sustainability pyra- world recognizes as Chinese. As a result, mid by developing a better quality of life. a Chinatown in Honolulu, San Francisco, An area of human achievement that is in- Chicago or Toronto feels like a small piece exhaustible is the discovery and constant of China. Strong cultural identity is a key improvement of technology. Technology ingredient for the long term sustainability took humanity from the Stone Age to the of an ethnicity. The regional cultures cause Moon and in several hundred years it a rich variety of outcomes from building might enable escape from Earth to an- techniques to cooking, to performing arts other more habitable planet. and medicinal applications. To begin with, technology enabled Sustainability is different for an is- us to take the Earth’s materials and fuels, land, for a city, for a country and for a and provide infrastructure and energy continent. A continent or a large county (power). Materials range from limestone with many natural and other resources to make concrete to metals to make can be fully sustainable. A city or an is- beams, cables and vehicles. land can only be partly sustainable be- Infrastructure includes buildings, cause a lot of their resources come from water and sewer lines and power lines. the outside. In future articles, we will dis- Transportation is a big part of the infra- cuss the various levels of sustainability structure and ranges from sidewalks and and policies that improve sustainability. bus stops, to local and express roads, to harbors and airports. (This article is part one in a series on Sustain- ability by Dr. PREVEDOUROS, a Professor of The typical fuels are combustibles Civil Engineering at UH-Manoa. For questions such as coal, wood and oil which we or comments, please contact him at 956-9698 or burn to make thermal energy (heat) via email at [email protected]). 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 17, 2010 COVER STORY (cont.) (from page 5, Case ...) Why should Filipinos vote for you? CASE: First, because all that I’ve said above applies equally to Fil- ipino-Americans as it does to all citizens of our country regardless of ethnicity. Second, as the Congressman who represented more Fil-Ams in his district than any other of the 435 representative districts in our country and who throughout my political career has been far more involved with the Fil-Am community than any other candidate, I understand the culture, needs and goals of this special community. Third, because I already know, understand and have worked with Fil-Ams on issues of key importance to the community like fair immigration, compensation for our WWII veterans, business, education and health care. Fourth, because I will again serve Fil-Ams everywhere to the very best of my ability.

(from page 5, Djou ...)

How “more qualified” are you compared to the other candidates? DJOU: Beyond the rhetoric, there are clear and significant differ- ences between myself and my opponents. I have never voted for a tax increase. Both my opponents have voted many times to increase taxes. I would have voted against the recently-passed health care reform bill. My opponents would have voted in favor of it. I support traditional marriage and oppose civil unions. Both my opponents favor same-sex marriage. I oppose legalization of gambling. I oppose federal funding for abortions, support parental notification and oppose partial-birth abortion.

Why should Filipinos vote for you? DJOU: Like many in the Filipino community, I believe in the America where hard work and determination create unlimited opportunity. But, government needs to stop over-taxing and over-regulating us. Filipinos work hard and their personal sacrifices and contribution to Hawaii’s economic growth has not gone unnoticed. Filipinos should be given every opportunity to succeed. But government with its high taxes and over-regulation needs to get out of the way. I have a record of voting against all tax increases and against wasteful spending. I know every dollar the government spends comes from a family like yours. Like you, I want a better future for my children. And by having a Filipino community advisor on staff or as part of an advisory group, you can rest assured that I will be constantly aware of the needs of Hawaii’s Filipino community.

(from page 5, Hanabusa ...) portunities to fund other projects in line with President Obama’s environmentally friendly “green” economy plan. If elected, I will work to support initiatives that continue to create and maintain jobs for Hawaii’s families.

What very concrete change/improvement would you want to achieve while in office? HANABUSA: One of the biggest challenges facing our next representative to Congress will be how to make your position heard and make sure Hawaii is well-represented in the diverse conversation of the U.S. House of Representatives. It will take collaboration and leadership. An effective representative will have to work with House leadership and our own Congressional delegation to carry our state and nation forward. Our next representative can play a big role in shaping Hawaii if that person has the experience, personality and skills to participate effectively in the legislative process. My experience has taught me that it is not just the time I’ve spent in office that counts. It’s more important that I have had an impact and have been able to introduce and pass laws that help the community. We have to ask who will bring new ideas and who can work with others to make those ideas a reality. As President of the Hawaii State Senate, I have earned the respect and support of my colleagues across the political spectrum. That’s what it will take to effectively represent the First Congressional District and Hawaii in Congress.

How “more qualified” are you compared to the other candidates? HANABUSA: You will hear the word “independent” throughout this campaign. But what is independence? Experience has taught me that no single legislator or can solve a problem by working alone. It’s not hard to take a position, refuse to budge and think you know better than everyone else. The real work comes in listening to others and crafting workable solutions while standing by your core values. That’s what it takes to serve the people we represent and that’s what separates me from my main opponents – I have a record of working collab- oratively with others to pass meaningful laws and reforms. Our state and nation face serious challenges. From our economy and education, to health care, to the environment and keeping our country on the right track. I’ve got the skills and experience as a leader and a legislator to bring about real change and reform that make a difference in the lives of Hawaii’s people. I ask you to look at the reforms that I have passed in my years at the Legislature. For example, there was civil service reform, the state health care reform and education reform (continued on page 14) APRIL 17, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES Deportation Rescinded Due to Lack of tice to appear (NTA) and the im- required him to give his address moved to reopen the removal Notice migration court personally where he could be reached. He order on the ground that he quired for a removal in absentia served him with a hearing no- provided the court the street ad- never received notice of the to be valid? Does the alien have tice. dress of his grandparents in all hearing and therefore he did not to be notified personally? If The hearing notice specifi- the three forms but in two of the have the opportunity to present By Reuben S. Seguritan he/she moves and the notice was cally stated that he had the right forms, he did not indicate an an asylum case for his client. eportation or resent to an old address, is there a to hire an attorney and that his apartment number and the third The immigration judge de- moval is a harsh valid notification? What if the failure to appear at the scheduled form indicated an incorrect nied the motion on the ground punishment be- address given was incorrect? If hearing could lead to his re- apartment number. that notice had been sent to the cause it expels an the alien has an attorney, does moval in absentia. The immigration court later alien but to the address without alien from the U.S. the attorney have to be notified? After the NTA and the no- sent a hearing notice to the ad- the apartment number. The D even if his/her In a recent case before the tice of hearing were received by dress that did not include an Board of Immigration Appeals family and busi- Court of Appeals for the Ninth him and before the scheduled apartment number. The alien reaffirmed the denial of the mo- ness are left behind. But aliens Circuit located in San Francisco, hearing, he retained an attorney did not receive the hearing no- tion so the attorney petitioned under removal proceedings California, the removal order to represent him. The attorney tice and in fact the notice was re- the Court of Appeals for review. have rights and one of them is against an alien was rescinded immediately notified the immi- turned to the court 8 days after The Court of Appeals held the right to receive a hearing no- because the alien did not receive gration court of his representa- the scheduled hearing date. The that the in absentia removal tice. the notice of hearing and his at- tion and filed a notice of hearing notice was never sent to order must be rescinded be- Removal may be ordered in torney was not notified of the appearance. The attorney suc- his attorney. cause the alien’s attorney was absentia. This means that if the time and place of the hearing. ceeded in his motion to change Because the alien failed to not served with the hearing no- alien who has been notified of The alien in this case had the hearing venue from San appear at the hearing, the immi- tice. the hearing does not attend such been detained after he attempted Pedro to Los Angeles where the gration judge ordered his re- hearing, an immigration judge to enter the U.S. with a valid for- alien’s grandparents lived. moval in absentia. His attorney REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been practicing law for over 30 years. For may order removal in his/her ab- eign passport but with an altered Prior to his release from de- received a copy of the removal further information, you may call him sence. visa. While he was detained, he tention upon posting a bond, the order. at (212) 695 5281 or log on to his web- What kind of notice is re- was personally served with a no- alien completed three forms that The attorney immediately site at www.seguritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS

know the methodology or what just conduct more surveys.” Gordon Mulls Suit vs Pollsters the system is. We know it’s a He said presidential candidates should present their plat- when my name is not even in- A Pulse Asia survey con- form of mental conditioning. We By Mike Frialde / forms in regional debates. cluded? They are ruining my ducted from March 21 to 28 didn’t give permission to have Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2010 Pulse Asia chief research fel- candidacy,” he said in an inter- showed Gordon having the same our names to be placed there or low Dr. Ana Maria Tabunda told AGBILARAN CITY , view after addressing local busi- approval rating, also tied with our names to be published. It’s abs-cbnnews.com that Gordon’s Philippines – Bagum- ness groups here Monday night. Villanueva. very, very unfair to us,” he was reaction is typical of candidates bayan presidential candi- Gordon has consistently abs-cbnnews.com reported quoted as saying in an interview T who are behind in surveys. date Sen. Richard Gordon is lagged in pre-election surveys that Gordon is thinking of filing a with the ANC news channel. She said such candidates planning to sue survey firms for conducted by major polling damage suit against the two firms Gordon also denounced the only see the warm response of not seeking his permission to in- firms Social Weather Stations for not seeking his authorization validity of election surveys. their supporters during campaign clude him in pre-election sur- (SWS) and Pulse Asia. before being included in their “Surveys are not needed in a sorties and not those who do not veys. An SWS survey conducted surveys. democratic society. If you pay for support them. At the same time, he com- last March 28 to 30 showed that He said the results of the sur- a survey, you can use that as a She admitted that campaign plained that there are surveys Gordon has an approval rating of veys are damaging to his cam- weapon of propaganda,” he said. funders refer to survey results that deliberately exclude him. only 2 percent, tied with Bangon paign. “The surveys are just fooling us. when considering the candidate “Why are they (polling Pilipinas standard-bearer Bro. “We don’t know how the If you want surveys, let’s not they will support. (www.philstar.com) firms) conducting these surveys Eddie Villanueva. questions are framed. We don’t have an election anymore, let’s LP Challenger: GMA Not Sure of Victory By Mike Frialde / Ed Panlilio in the 2007 guber- harder to reach out to con- Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2010 natorial race against board stituents to explain why they member Lilia Pineda, a close must try a new face in politics. ANILA, Philippines friend of Mrs. Arroyo and wife “We tell them the real situ- - Despite her posi- of suspected jueteng lord ation here in Pampanga and the M tion and wealth, Rodolfo “Bong” Pineda. reason why the President is there is no certainty of victory “They cannot be sure of running for congresswoman of for President Arroyo in her that (victory),” he said. the second district of Pam- quest for a congressional seat “But maybe that is what panga,” he said. in her hometown in Pampanga, they think will happen with all Simpao said that unlike the her rival for the position said. their machinery, power and President, he is a “true Kapam- “You can tell a Kapampan- money, which we don’t have,” pangan,” having been born and gan that it will be very difficult Simpao, 41 and an architect by lived in the province all his to defeat a President because profession, said in an interview life. of her position, but we have in Guagua. “I know the real condition shown in 2007 that it may be He said the people were of the Kapampangans and thus hard but it’s not impossible,” beginning to respond to his should be their rightful repre- said Adonis Simpao, the Lib- candidacy, greeting him sentative,” he said. eral Party (LP)’s congressional warmly during his campaign “I grew up here, unlike the bet for Pampanga’s second dis- sorties, although he admitted President who says she is Ka- trict. the crowd in his recent Guagua pampangan but did not grow Simpao was referring to rally could have been better. up and was not born here,” the victory of priest-on-leave Simpao said he would try Simpao said. (www.philstar.com) 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 17, 2010 PHILIPPINE NEWS MAINLAND New US Envoy Arrives Filmmaker Sayles Has Book Deal for America to the Republic of the in Manila Philippines.” Novel on US Occupation of RP EW YORK (AP) — tled "Some Time in the Sun." It's “America and the Philip- thor of several books. He has By Rudy Santos/ More than a year after more than 1,000 pages in manu- lamented that he couldn't find a pines are long standing free Tuesday, April 12, 2010 his agent first shopped script form. publisher for his new work. partners. We have great plans N ANILA, Philippines the manuscript, filmmaker John It will be released in 2011 by McSweeney's editor Jordan and we have much to do to- Sayles has a deal for a long his- McSweeney's, the San Fran- Bass said Tuesday that the novel - The new American gether, and I look forward ambassador, Harry torical novel. cisco-based press founded by au- "felt like equal parts (E.L.) Doc- M working with the people of the Sayles' fictionalized account thor Dave Eggers. torow and 'Deadwood'" and Thomas Jr., arrived at the Ninoy Philippines,” he added, as he Aquino International Airport of the US occupation of the Sayles is best known for praised its "captivating pacing." expressed his gratitude for the late Saturday night on a Delta Philippines around the turn of such films as "Eight Men Out" (www.philstar.com) kind reception that he got. Airlines (Northwest) flight from the 20th century is tentatively ti- and "Matewan." He's also the au- Thomas related that his fa- the United States. ther came to the Philippines Thomas was welcomed by after World War II and always Overseas Voting in New York in Full embassy officials and staff told him that he had a great time Custody Group as of Monday, accomplished ballots, by mail or headed by Chargé d’Affairs with Filipinos. April 12. This represents 11 per- in person, to the Philippine Con- Leslie A. Bassett. Swing Thomas served most recent of the total number of regis- sulate General at 556 Fifth Av- Thomas, who replaced Am- cently as director general of the ANILA, Philippines tered voters in the city. enue, New York, NY 10036. bassador Kristie Kenney, said in Foreign Service and director for – The Philippine The consulate announced "Seafarer-voters must also a very brief statement, “Maga- human resources of the US M Consulate General that registered voters from Con- claim their ballots personally ndang gabi sa inyong lahat State Department. New York reported today that necticut, Delaware, Maine, Mas- and accomplish them at the Con- (Good evening to all of you). I He also served as a special the overseas absentee voting in sachusetts, New Hampshire, sulate," it said. am delighted to be here to take assistant to the secretary and ex- New York is in full swing with New Jersey, New York, Pennsyl- The voting period will expire up my responsibility as an am- ecutive secretary of the depart- 891 ballots already received by vania, Rhode Island, and Ver- on 10 May 2010 at 4 p.m. (US bassador of the United States of ment. (www.philstar.com) the Special Ballot Reception and mont must send their date and time). (www.philstar.com) COVER STORY (cont.) (from page 12, Hanabusa ...) by overseeing funding for special needs children, pass- values of hard work, responsibility and respect. I also lead either house at the Hawaii State Legislature, I ing the first-of-its-kind charter school legislation and learned growing up along the Leeward Coast that when learned that cooperation and collaboration get tough re- working with the community to see the birth of the you see someone in need, you find a way to help. forms passed. award-winning Searider Productions. You will have an While fishing with my father and grandfather, I These core principles have always driven my com- opportunity to support real reform this coming special learned the value of family. When I visited my mitment to public service and is the key motivation for election by voting for Colleen Hanabusa. cousins in Kaimuki and saw sidewalks for the first my running for Congress. All of these values are time, I learned the concept of haves and have nots. Hawaii values and values that I believe I share with Why should Filipinos vote for you? When I became a lawyer and a State senator, I many in the Filipino-American community. I will take HANABUSA: I grew up with my grandparents learned that sometimes you have to fight your friends these values with me to Washington, where I will rep- who worked on the Waianae sugar plantation. And, my and work with your enemies to get tough reforms resent Hawaii and pass legislation that will give hope mother opened the first female-owned and operated through the Legislature. for Hawaii’s future generations. NAPA store in the nation. Through this, I learned the And when I became President of the Hawaii State The First Congressional District must select a Senate leader in Congress. We need someone who understands and the Hawaii. Someone who will listen, serve the public in- first terest and bring people together to get results. I believe woman to I am that person and I humbly ask for your support

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