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PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2  hAwAii Filipino chronicle  April 16, 2016 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor ll eyes will be on the Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Filipino Voters to in the coming weeks, as frenzy Publisher & Managing Editor and interest in the national elec- Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Decide Philippines’ tions are sure to reach a fevered Associate Editors Dennis Galolo | Edwin Quinabo pitch. And for good reason. The A Contributing Editor Future in 2016 Election May 9th election will determine Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. s far as elections go, one can probably argue that the nation’s leaders in all levels and Creative Designer Junggoi Peralta the Philippines has come a long way since the days branches of government—from president to provincial, city and municipal level offices. The big prize, of Photography when grandiose showmanship during song-and- Tim Llena dance-filled campaign trails was all that mattered. course, is Malacañang, where leading candidates Manuel Administrative Assistant It has also come a long way since those days when “Mar” Roxas II, Jejomar “Jojo” Binay, , Rodrigo Shalimar Pagulayan A Columnists Duterte and all have their eyes electoral frauds were seen as rampant. Carlota Hufana Ader For the first time in more than two decades, the presiden- upon. The candidates hit the campaign trail in early February, Emil Guillermo tial and vice presidential candidates were able to lay out their stumping for votes in various areas of the country and will con- Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. tinue doing so until the last ballots are received. Ron Menor plans for the country and face off with their rivals in nation- J.P. Orias ally televised debates organized by the Commission on Elec- Whoever is elected president will lead the nation forward Pacita Saludes during the next six years, so voters should choose wisely since Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. tions. These events were a great hit. Not only were they Charlie Sonido, M.D. he or she will either build upon or altogether end Noynoy Cong. Mark Takai popular among television viewers, they also became trending Aquino’s reforms for good governance. The new president will Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. topics on social media and were talked about by the common Felino S. Tubera face the unenviable task of addressing long-standing problems Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. people on the streets even days after they were concluded. in the areas of crime, corruption, economic inequality, lack of Whereas before it took more than a month to tally elec- Contributing Writers jobs, traffic, substandard public infrastructure—to name just a Clement Bautista tion results, today it takes just a single day, thanks to the elec- few. We therefore sincerely urge Filipino voters to see beyond Teresita Bernales, Ed.D tions being automated since 2010. Despite the system’s flaws, Rose Churma superficial qualities like a candidate’s personality or celebrity Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. many saw the computerization process as the status and instead wisely choose a leader who is honest, coura- Julia Crowley biggest step toward improving transparency and preventing Linda Dela Cruz geous, a good communicator and can inspire others to work to- Fiedes Doctor fraud during election seasons. After all, it has brought signif- gether on issues that have long plagued the country. Danny De Gracia, II, MA icant improvements in the speed of counting votes, thereby Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand In this issue’s cover story (see page 4), the Chronicle’s Amelia Jacang, M.D. reducing the possibility of cheating in the interim between Philippine correspondent Gregory Garcia introduces us to the Caroline Julian the closing of voting precincts and the end of vote tallying. five leading presidential candidates and their vice presidential Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. But observers should make no mistake. Automation is running mates. Gregory provides detailed information on each Deborah T. Manog good, but it is not enough. For one thing, there are areas in candidates’ backgrounds, platforms and visions for the future. Maita Milallos Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. the country where political leaders continue to benefit from If you are eligible to vote in the Philippine election but have Renelaine Bontol-Pfister the established system of command votes, in which they per- not yet cast your ballot, we urge you to study these candidates’ Seneca Moraleda-Puguan Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. sist to influence or even determine people’s voting choices, profiles and choose the one who you think is best suited to lead Jay Valdez, Psy.D. thus hindering genuine exercise of the right to suffrage. the Philippines. Glenn Wakai In our previous issue, the Chronicle featured the 8th Annual Amado Yoro For another, the Philippine elections are still pretty much Philippine Correspondent: personality-driven. Historically, platforms and political party Filipino Film Festival which was held at the Honolulu Museum Greg Garcia affiliations have counted for little in the Philippines. Voters of Art. Contributing writer Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand was Neighbor Island Correspondents: generally look at individual personalities and usually elect among the attendees at the opening night of the film “Bonifa- Big Island (Hilo and Kona) someone they deem is likeable and approachable, or someone cio: Ang Unang Pangulo” in which organizers held a special Grace Larson | Ditas Udani reception themed in ode to the 1898 inauguration of the First Kauai with whom they can relate. This is, of course, not entirely un- Millicent Wellington reasonable, since they want to put into position people who Republic of the Philippines. To read more about what tran- Maui can actually help them in times of need or can make impor- spired during this special gala event, please turn to page 7 for Christine Sabado Carolyn’s news feature “2016 Filipino Film Festival Opening Big Island Distributor tant decisions for them in response to crucial situations in the Grace Larson | Ditas Udani future. Highlights History.” And in the Chronicle’s continuing coverage of Kauai and Kauai Distributor But this personality-driven character of Philippine elec- Amylou Aguinaldo its large Filipino population who deserve more news coverage, Nestor Aguinaldo tions can also put many competent candidates at a disadvan- we have included in this issue a business profile of Aloha Jimmy Iloreta tage. Since campaigns are expensive, candidates have to rely Sweet Delites, a successful bakery in Kaumakani located on Maui Distributor on the support of businesses and rich families to fuel their Cecile Piros the west side of Kauai. Co-owner Carlota Manuel Nada is orig- campaign machineries. Without the beneficence of these pa- Molokai Distributor inally from Marikina, Metro and is a graduate of the Maria Watanabe trons, many of those running for office are doomed to lan- National College of Business and Arts. She and her husband Oahu Distributor guish in obscurity. But getting favors from powerful Clyde have run the bakery for the past several years and have Yoshimasa Kaneko Jonathan Pagulayan oligarchs, business leaders, and other politicians could also drawn a loyal following for their delicious baked goods among put winning candidates in a position in which they will feel Advertising/Marketing Director locals as well as first time visitors to the Garden Isle. To find Chona A. Montesines-Sonido obliged to return the favors they owe once they are finally in out what customers are saying about the bakery and its prod- Account Executives office. ucts, please turn to page 11 for “Aloha Sweet Delites Serves Carlota Hufana Ader J.P. 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JoUrnAliStS April 16, 2016 hAwAii Filipino chronicle  3 EDITORIAL to pay more in property taxes, Big Corporations Must Pay Their Share: the same logic applies here that corporations ought to pay Close the Corporate Tax Inversion Loophole slightly higher as well for all the his election all the pedic tax codes, riddled with more and more corporations are playing by the same set of rules tangible and intangible benefits major candidates loopholes for corporations to cheating the American public in that your average American they reap from their communi- are running pop- wiggle out of their responsibil- tax avoidance is by way of tax must abide by. It is tax evasion ties. ulist campaigns. ities and pay their fair share. inversion. Since the 1990s, bil- on the grandest scale yet polit- What tax inversion does ul- T Uniquely, even Many Americans are quick to lions of would-be corporate tax ically whistles are not being timately is deprive Americans leading Republi- point the finger at our low-in- dollars are not being paid blown or the IRS is not beating of billions in loss revenue that can candidates have been criti- come population for not paying through the set up of offshore down these corporations’ doors could be spent on improving cal of big corporations and enough in taxes but the reality tax havens. Well known giant because the big cats who are American , infra- Wall Street, specifically big is big corporations are gaining American companies are relo- taking advantage of this loop- structure and all the areas of companies’ disloyalty to Amer- and “gaming’ the system liter- cating their legal headquarters hole are large political donors. need from critical healthcare to icans by shipping jobs overseas ally billions of dollars more outside the U.S. to countries simple maintenance of public for bigger profits. Of course, than your average Joe’s meager where the tax burden is a lot Higher taxes but parks. Lost revenues of this Democrats already have been tax obligation. less. But at the same time, these higher profits magnitude also means that the singing that anti-globalism tune If politicians are true to their same companies continue to op- Corporations cite that the money must be made up from for years now. Yet, not-so- newly found populist image, erate largely in the U.S. as they U.S. corporate tax is higher somewhere else. remarkably, big corporations both Republicans and Democ- did prior to the simple legal than most countries so it is jus- How tax inversion affects keep shipping money and jobs rats alike ought to be serious change in headquarters. tified that they “invert” their Americans is beyond loss rev- abroad and Americans keep about working together to So for all intents and pur- headquarters to another country enue. If we allow big corpora- wondering after another elec- change the tax codes and poli- poses, these companies are with less corporate taxes. tions to continue balking from tion season: what happened? cies to stop rampant corporate simply setting up legal head- While it is true that the U.S. their fair responsibility in taxes, welfare. quarters abroad just to get out has a higher corporate tax rate once again the glaring injustice Enough of Corporate Welfare of paying more in taxes. It’s an than many of the countries that in the system leaves more The umbrella of corporate Tax Inversion insidious tax loophole wherein these corporations are fleeing to, Americans feeling cynical, welfare is as big as the encyclo- One area in particular that corporations are no longer it is still fair because these com- angry, doubtful, and disem- panies are making more in prof- powered to a point where a HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS its in the U.S. than if they were demagogue like Donald Trump to truly relocate their operations could be electable. Common sense says that 17 today. abroad, not just in changing Schatz Co-Sponsors Bill with government money being Supporters of the bill say headquarters for namesake. so tight, corporate welfare, a the key issue is establishing a These corporations are ben- for Airline Seat Standards tighter tax code, and this issue reasonable standard that pro- efiting from American con- of tax inversion ought to be .S. Sen. Brian Schatz central to our visitor industry, vides for safety and a minimum sumers who have higher buying talked about more and pursued has co-authored a bill and residents depend on it for level of comfort for passengers. power; they are benefiting from aggressively. It is the responsi- requiring the Federal work, health care, and to visit However, opponents argue that the American system of law and U bility of Congress to change the Aviation Administration family,” Schatz says. “Passen- airlines should be unrestricted order that minimizes corruption tax code so Americans ought to (FAA) FAA to set standards gers are tired of getting less in the way seats are configured and yields higher standards of put pressure on their represen- for minimum seat width, space for their hard-earned in a plane’s cabin. Should the conducting business; they are tatives in making this a priority legroom, padding and aisle money. It is time to have the bill pass, airlines will largely benefiting from American infra- issue and closing this loophole width on all commercial pas- FAA step in to say enough is retain the ability to provide structure that enables their busi- costing Americans billions of senger planes consistent with enough.” varying seat sizes depending nesses to better prosper. Just as dollars. the flying public’s health and Currently, there are no fed- on a customer’s preference to richer counties in the U.S. tend safety needs. eral standards on the width of pay for more comfortable seat- The bill comes on the heels airline seats or on legroom ing. of a resolution passed by the length. Since 1978, legroom Schatz’s co-sponsored leg- Hawaii State Senate that urges decreased from 35 inches to islation has received support the federal Secretary of Trans- about 31 inches. Similarly, the from Travelers United, Con- portation to set minimum sizes average seat width on airlines sumers Union, Business for airplane seats. has dropped from 18.5 inches Travel Coalition and Flyer- “In Hawaii, air travel is in the 1990s to approximately sRights.org. Statewide Employment to Increase 2.9 cent of the increase. Percent by 2017 “This is certainly good n good news for job seek- DLIR’s “Employment news and confirms that our ers, the State Department Forecasts for the Short-Term Fu- economy remains strong,” says Iof Labor & Industrial Re- ture – 2017” shows that Gov. David Ige. “We remain fo- lations (DLIR) predicts that Hawaii’s construction industry cused on diversifying our econ- statewide employment will will have the fastest growth rate omy beyond tourism and the expand by 2.9 percent from for jobs at 12.1 percent and cre- military, which is why I am tak- the first quarter of 2015 to the ate about 3,880 jobs. More than ing a comprehensive, long-term first quarter of 2017. The in- half of construction industry approach to develop an innova- crease signals about 20,020 jobs will occur in the specialty tion economy that offers the jobs, mainly in the construc- trades, while building construc- best promise of high-quality, tion sector. tion accounts for another 40 per- living wage jobs in Hawaii.” 4  hAwAii Filipino chronicle  April 16, 2016 COVER STORY

dividual provinces or regions. Poe presents herself as alterna- Who Will Be the Next President tive to the other strong candi- the Supreme Court’s decision dates, reinforced by her image of the Philippines? on the Comelec vs. Penera poll as a caring individual who has case of 2009, which essentially a heart for the poor while also By Gregory Garcia abolished premature cam- being untarnished by corrup- ess than a month before the Philippine presidential paigning as an offense when tion. Finally, Santiago runs on the campaign period has not her reputation as a quick-witted election of 2016, the candidates have shifted their yet officially begun. and fearless leader, promising campaigns into high gear, scouring individual Since then, the presidential to effectively implement all na- bets have drawn upon various tional and state-recognized in- provinces and cities in the home stretch of the race narratives of reform and pop- ternational laws if she becomes L for the nation’s top political prize. ulism to bolster their candi- president. dacy. Binay mainly portrays More detailed summaries A few days from now, on Interior Secretary , who got the support of 27 per- himself as the pro-poor leader of the five presidential candi- April 24, the presidential bets who has received the endorse- cent of the respondents. Poe, who will transform the Philip- dates’ profiles and platforms of will also be engaging in the ment of President Benigno S. the neophyte senator who is pines into a socialist paradise government are presented third and final leg of the his- “Noynoy” Aquino III. Senator running as an independent but with numerous benefits and below. toric PiliPinas Debates 2016, Miriam Defensor-Santiago, is backed by the Nationalist zero taxes for the poorest citi- the first public debate for pres- who is running for the third People’s Collation political zens, while Roxas, as the cur- Mar Roxas idential candidates in more time, is currently languishing in party came in second with 23 rent administration’s Manuel “Mar “Araneta than two decades. the surveys, receiving the favor percentage points. However, standard-bearer, promises to Roxas II is a grandson of for- If opinion polls were of of just 3 percent of the respon- with sampling error margins of continue Aquino’s “Daang mer President any indication, this year’s elec- dents in the latest poll con- +/-3, Poe is actually statisti- Matuwid” (straight path) anti- and son of former Senator Ger- tion will be a tight race among ducted by polling body Social cally tied with Binay and corruption reform agenda. ardo Roxas. He ran for vice four candidates, namely former Weather Stations from March Roxas, who got 20 and 18 per- Duterte, on the other hand, is president during the 2010 elec- Davao Mayor , 30 to April 2. centage points, respectively. banking on a neo-authoritarian tion but lost to his rival Binay. Senator Grace Poe, Vice Presi- In this same survey, the The campaign period for platform that pledges to restore Nevertheless, he later served in dent , and former clear front-runner was Duterte, the election officially began in law and order in the country Aquino’s cabinet as secretary February 9, 2016, but the can- while also diminishing the fi- of the Department of Trans- didates began campaigning as nancial and decision-making portation and Communication early as late 2015, supported by power of Manila in favor of in- (continued on page 5) THE ‘VICE-PRESIDENTIABLES’

side from choosing a new president, age points, down from 28 percent in the SWS Filipinos will also be electing a new poll conducted from March 8 to 11. Liberal Avice president come May 9, 2016. Party’s vice presidential bet Maria Leonor The most recent opinion poll conducted by “Leni” Robredo was favored by 19 percent of polling body Social Weather Stations (SWS) respondents, a statistical tie with Escudero’s from March 30 to April 2 shows that Senator score due to the +/-3 sampling error margin. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is currently Senator ranked third leading the race for the second-highest govern- with 13 percentage points, while Senator An- ment post with 26 percentage points. tonio Trillanes IV and Senator Gregorio Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, who has “Gringo” Honasan tied for last place with 5 long led opinion polls, suffered a major de- percentage points each. cline in his ratings, garnering just 21 percent- (continued on page 5) April 16, 2016 hAwAii Filipino chronicle  5 COVER STORY

(from page 4, WHO WILL BE...) from 2011 to 2012, and of the dynamic continuity of institu- massacre, the apparent inabil- petence—similar to what he any of the Senate hearings on Department of Interior and tional reforms that will further ity of the government to signif- says he fostered in the city of the allegations, maintaining Local Government from 2012 check corruption, bring inclu- icantly bring poverty and . that the sessions were “futile” to 2015. sive economic growth, and unemployment levels down, its Indeed, Binay enjoys a and “farcical.” Roxas’ priority is to con- help the country attain its goals incapacity to put an end to the somewhat good reputation for Furthermore, critics have tinue Aquino’s “Daang of prosperity and stability. woeful state of the MRT 3 rail his quasi-socialist policies in noted that Binay should refrain Matuwid” policy, which, ac- Roxas’ campaign is banked system in , its the city, in which he provides from trumpeting the achieve- cording to the president’s allies, on “three freedoms,” namely clumsy handling of relief ef- residents a host of benefits, in- ments of Makati’s private sec- is the administration’s greatest freedom from hunger, freedom forts in the aftermath of Ty- cluding free education for ele- tor as his own. During the accomplishment. They credit from fear, and freedom to phoon Yolanda, the botched mentary and high school second leg of the presidential this reform policy as the under- dream. Freedom from hunger anti-terrorist operation in Ma- students, hospital discounts, debates, Roxas insinuated that pinning element that has will be achieved through cre- masapano, and most recently, and free birthday cakes and Binay has been obscuring the reestablished people’s confi- ation of jobs and more foreign the violent dispersal of demon- cinema tickets for seniors. Re- true state of Makati, saying that dence in the Philippine govern- and government investments in strating farmers in Kidapawan. cently, Binay has even made the city actually had two ment, as evidenced, they say, industries like manufacturing, the promise to abolish income faces—the prosperous one nur- by the country’s major im- infrastructure, and agriculture. Jejomar Binay taxes completely for all Fil- tured by the industrialists of the provement in international cor- Freedom from fear, on the Jejomar “Jojo” Binay Sr. is ipinos who earn under Ayala family and the one mired ruption perceptions indices and other hand, is about improving the 15th vice president of the P30,000, an idea that his oppo- in poverty under the Binay competitiveness rankings. health- and disaster-related so- Philippines. A political science nents have criticized as an im- family. Indeed, Roxas’ greatest cial safety nets as well as end- graduate from the University of possibility, especially because Nevertheless, despite these strength is that he stands as a ing injustices perpetrated by the Philippines (U.P.) Diliman, he has also vowed to increase issues and the fact that he has symbol of the continuation of institutions like the police he later took up law at the U.P. government spending on areas lost several percentage points the incumbent government’s force. Finally, freedom to College of Law and served like infrastructure and public in polls over the last three policies. Despite what many dream is about empowering three terms as mayor of services. months, Binay continues to be perceive as Aquino’s shortcom- citizens to achieve their goals, Makati, the country’s financial Since 2014, however, popular. His party, United Na- ings, his presidency actually re- one example of which is capital. Binay has come under sus- tionalist Alliance, also enjoys a mains popular. Latest polls through the expansion of Con- As a matter of fact, Binay tained criticism for purported strong national network of sup- have revealed that the president ditional Cash Transfer Pro- has consistently capitalized on corruption during his terms as porters, ensuring that their goal is still the highest-rated and gram, which is supposed to what he says is his strong track mayor of Makati. Opponents of portraying the presidential most-trusted top government help children from the poorest record of delivering robust so- have pointed out that the vice bet as a caring populist leader official in the country. Natu- families finish their education. cial services during his two- president has never really pro- is achieved. rally, Roxas anchors his cam- Roxas, however, also car- decade tenure as mayor of the vided any acceptable response His platform, he says, is paign on this popularity, ries the weight of all of the ad- city. He says that if elected to the allegations that he and centered on creating a pro- presenting a platform that ministration’s president, he will focus on cre- his family had enriched them- poor, pro-business Philippines promises to build on the mo- shortcomings—whether it’s the ating a government that nur- selves by overpricing major in- that will encourage the creation mentum gained by the current failure to bring justice to the tures the principles of integrity, frastructure projects in the city. of more private enterprises, administration and to ensure victims of the Maguindanao justice, compassion, and com- He has so far refused to attend (continued on page 6)

(from page 4, THE ‘VICE-PRESIDENTIABLES’)

Senator Ferdinand “bongbong” marcos Jr. Education: Special Diploma in Social Studies, Oxford Univer- sity Running Mate: Miriam Defensor-Santiago Political Party: Nacionalista During the televised vice presidential debate last April 10, Marcos talked about the importance of including different in- terest groups to enable the peace process in to move forward. He also talked about the urgency of tackling major eco- nomic concerns, including the decentralization of development projects in order to address traffic and congestion in Metro Manila, the completion of train projects going north and south of Luzon, and attracting international internet service providers to enter the Philippine market to break the monopoly of current local providers. Despite his sensible platform, many observers believe that Marcos was unsuccessful in his attempt to deny his complicity with his family’s continued refusal to surrender their ill-gotten wealth. His opponents during the debate also lambasted him for failing to apologize for the human rights violations committed by his father, the late dictator Sr.

Senator Francis “chiz” escudero Education: BA Political Science, University of the Philippines (U.P.) Diliman; Bachelor of Laws, U.P Diliman; Master of Laws in International and Comparative Law, Georgetown University Running Mate: Grace Poe Political Party: Independent (continued on page 6) (from page 5, DONNA ...)

6  hAwAii Filipino chronicle  April 16, 2016 COVER STORY (from page 5, WHO WILL BE...) tor, and before that, as chairper- citizen, only to convert back ate an industrialization pro- even as Roxas’ and Binay’s bring in more foreign direct in- son of the Movie and Televi- later on to become a Filipino gram that will enable more poll numbers have plateaued is vestments, support small busi- sion Review and Classification citizen once more. There was local manufacturers to create former mayor Ro- nesses, provide adequate Board — a government experi- also a question as to whether their own products, and en- drigo “Digong” Duterte. education to all citizens, im- ence considered by some as she lacks the minimum 10-year hancing education by harness- The San Beda College of prove the quality of govern- very lean. However, her good Philippine residency required ing the power of digital Law graduate and member of ment services, and uphold showing in the first two legs of by the Constitution for her to technology, expanding scholar- the PDP-Laban party mainly human rights. the presidential debates has become eligible to run in the ship programs, and promoting derives this popularity from his Binay is also challenging a most likely assuaged the reser- election. However, on March 8, “study now, pay later” plans. neo-authoritarian platform that few of the major policies that vations of many voters. Ob- 2016, the Supreme Court Also included in her plat- promises to bring a swift end to the current government sup- servers have noted that during ended all debates with a 9-6 form is resolving the power what is seen by the masses as ports. He is a critic of the these events, she came across vote in favor of Poe, affirming shortages in Mindanao, im- widespread criminality and de- Bangsamoro Basic Law, which as earnest and well versed her natural-born status and her proving social safety nets for terioration of public order in is aimed at expanding the au- about important policy issues. eligibility to run as a presiden- the poor, creating a national the country. To support this tonomy of the Muslim region Nevertheless, critics have tial candidate. lunch program in all public platform, Duterte presents the in Mindanao, and he also also slammed Poe for appar- According to Poe, her plat- schools to prevent malnutrition city of Davao as an embodi- prefers to negotiate bilaterally ently defending businessman form is centered on the princi- among children, providing bet- ment of what he will accom- with on the issue of ter- Eduardo “Danding” Co- ple that no individual Filipino ter legal assistance to overseas plish for the Philippines. ritorial dispute over parts of the juangco, who is alleged to be and no region of the Philip- Filipino workers, and affording In the 1980s, the city de- West Philippine Sea. The gov- one of those who perpetrated pines should be left behind. In appropriate assistance to vul- scended into chaos as it be- ernment has instead sought to the Coco Levy Fund Scam, a past speeches, she said that she nerable sectors such as the came a hotbed of criminal deal with the matter by filing a controversial case in the 1970s was inspired by her father’s urban poor, seniors, children, activities, gaining the unfavor- case against China with the In- and 1980s that involved the dream to create better lives for persons with disabilities, in- able title as the country’s “mur- ternational Tribunal for the misappropriation of taxes im- the poor and the marginalized. digenous peoples, and LGBT der capital.” But after decades Law of the Sea. posed on coconut farmers. A To achieve this, she plans to in- (lesbian, gay, bisexual and of being ruled by the Dutertes, crony of former President Fer- stitute reforms that will pro- transgender) individuals. the city is now thriving as an Grace Poe dinand Marcos, Cojuangco is a mote inclusive growth, Grace Poe has also ex- economically competitive me- While Binay is constantly known supporter of Poe. transparency in governance, pressed her intention to pass a tropolis with apparently low plagued with allegations of cor- The issue on her citizen- and global competitiveness. freedom of information law crime rates. ruption and Roxas appears to ship has also been consistently Her reform plan includes immediately after she takes of- Duterte’s critics, however, suffer from a nagging public dragged into the picture. A increasing government infra- fice, a step which she deems allege that the former mayor perception that he is uncaring foundling who was adopted by structure spending to 7 percent important in the fight against was only able to achieve this and inept, Mary Grace Poe Lla- the late actor and presidential of the GDP, empowering farm- corruption. through various acts of human manzares, a political science candidate Fernando Poe Jr. and ers by giving them their own rights violation. He has long graduate from Boston College, his wife , Poe once land and improving their tech- Rodrigo Duterte been associated with the shad- , enjoys a repu- renounced her Filipino citizen- nical capabilities, partnering Another candidate who has owy vigilante group Davao tation of being largely un- ship to become an American with the private sector to initi- enjoyed increasing popularity (continued on page 8) tainted by corruption and of being empathetic to the needs (from page 5, THE ‘VICE-PRESIDENTIABLES’) Political Party: Liberal Party of people. The message is best Escudero’s platform basically mirrors that of his running was widely praised for her good showing dur- encapsulated in her slogans mate, Grace Poe. In previous speeches, he talked about their ing the vice presidential debate, in which she exhibited profound “Galing at Puso” (wisdom and desire to move the nation forward while making sure that the understanding of government policies and talked about the ac- empathy) and “Gobyernong most neglected and vulnerable members of society are given tual bills she filed in Congress which are important in the fight may Puso” (government with a priority by the government. He is also a proponent of the pas- against corruption and political dynasties. Robredo also pro- heart) —mantras that have sage of a freedom of information law. vided plans on how to decongest Metro Manila, which included been well received by many Like Poe, Escudero is often criticized for being supported the creation of a bus rapid transit system in the short term and from both the poor and the by businessman Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr., a former the development of the countryside and of the provinces in the elite. Marcos crony and one of the alleged perpetrators of the Coco long term. A self-identified “probinsyana,” Robredo and her Her opponents, however, Levy Fund scam in the 1970s and 1980s. family are well-known for their simple lifestyle. She has been have consistently raised doubts calling for a greater focus on providing much-needed aid to peo- about her ability to hold the representative maria leonor “leni” robredo ple who are in the margins of society. highest office in the land. Prior Education: BA , U.P. Diliman; Bachelor of Laws, to running for president, Poe University of Nueva Caceres Senator Alan peter cayetano only served one term as sena- Running Mate: Mar Roxas Education: BA Political Science, U.P. Diliman; Juris Doctor, Ateneo de Manila University Running Mate: Rodrigo Duterte Political Party: Like his running mate, Rodrigo Duterte, Cayetano is run- ning on a “law and order” platform, vowing to fight criminality and drugs by modernizing the country’s crime-fighting strate- gies and technical capabilities. He has also called for a shift to- ward federalism in order to diminish the power of Metro Manila and bring economic development to the provinces. Furthermore, he is also planning the creation of specialized hospitals (lung, kidney, and heart) in the Visayas and Mindanao and the estab- lishment of a permanent Emergency Response Department that will be in charge of disaster preparedness, relief, and rehabili- tation. Cayetano emerged as the most dominant critic of Marcos during the recent vice presidential debate. (continued on page 12) April 16, 2016 hAwAii Filipino chronicle  7 NEWS FEATURE 2016 Filipino Film Festival Opening Highlights History by Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand here was appre- ciative energy and Filipiniana ambience in the Honolulu Mu- T seum of Art’s Palm Courtyard during the opening night of the 8th Annual Filipino Film Festi- val. Reflection and re-thinking kicked in as well with the screening of the opening film Shown are members and officers of Filipino Association of University “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pan- L-R Allan Alvarez, Rhoda Yabes Alvarez, Consul General Gina Jamoralin Women (FAUW) with other members of Filipino Film Festival organizing and her mom, Elisea, and Ethel Ward. Photo courtesy: rhoda yabes Alvarez and erik Holmes committee during the opening night. Photo courtesy: rhoda yabes Alvarez and erik Holmes gulo” at the Museum’s Doris Duke Theatre. tastiness of the “Ensaladang ema. From the 70s into maybe was a son of Tondo and had a facio founded an organization The Honolulu Museum of Talong.” Many had second the early 80s is the second. much rougher life growing up that was nobly called, “Kataas- Arts anticipated 300 guests and servings of their favorite dishes Today, right now, we're ar- compared to Rizal. He taught taasan, Kagalang-galangang it looked like everyone showed and desserts. guably in the midst of the 3rd himself Spanish, read Rizal’s Katipunan ng mga Anak ng up on time. The entrance to the Mu- golden era. We say that because novels and met with him. He Bayan” or “The Supreme and seum’s Henry R. Luce Pavilion every single film genre is thriv- was drawn to the Masonic or- Most Honorable Society of the Attire, Food and served as the stage for the ing. The breadth and depth of ganization and became an or- Children of the Nation.” In Entertainment evening’s entertainment. Sig- films coming out of the Philip- ganizer for liberation and contrast, I ask my young stu- The opening night recep- nificantly, the Circle pines are simply remarkable. independence when he was just dents today what they are tion was promoted as an ode to and Associates of Hawaii pre- The filmmakers and story- 28. In 1986, he was discovered doing and they are worrying the first Republic of the Philip- sented Philippine folk dances tellers who are coming out of as a good organizer. Later, he about their weekend parties. pines. Attendees were encour- and Hawaii’s very own Grand the Philippines are leading the was pushed out of position and “The Philippine Revolu- aged to dress up in inaugural Master Robert Garcia led an way to shape the future of executed by his fellow Fil- tion was the first of its kind in fashion. In response, many Eskrima demonstration. Bula- world cinema. Not many peo- ipinos. Somehow writers be- Asia so when China learned men wore formal barong taga- can, as most Filipino immi- ple really realize that but I think come well-known but about it, the Chinese traveled to logs and women wore Maria grants are aware of, is more will when more content organizers do not. the Philippines to learn how it Clara and kimona-inspired tops immortalized in the Philippine gets produced out of the Philip- “That Philippine revolution was done. In Indonesia, some and jewelry pieces. One of the flag as one of the first eight pines.” period was a glorious period in families even named their chil- youngest attendees, Vice Con- Philippine provinces that de- Dr. Patricio “Jojo” Abi- the nation’s history. Why? dren ‘Rizal.’” sul Joy Espinosa-Santos’ clared themselves in a state of nales, director of the University Young people were engaged in Without a doubt, “Bonifa- daughter, was spotted in a war against Spanish colonial of Hawaii-Manoa Center for nation building. Rizal and cio: Ang Unang Pangulo” youthful balintawak dress. regime. Eskrima, as martial arts Philippine Studies and political Bonifacio, for example, were (Bonifacio: The First Presi- Guests were enthusiasti- enthusiasts know, refer to a science professor, relayed a only in their 20s. Rizal com- dent) moved many. A lot of cally offered a dinner menu class of martial arts that deeper appreciation for the his- pleted two novels, while Boni- (continued on page 9) that incorporated names of no- evolved out of pre-colonial torical setting of the opening table people and places that are Philippine regional environ- film. associated with the 1896-1898 ments. It was outlawed for cen- “I taught the course ‘Rizal’ Philippine Revolution era.The turies by the Spanish colonial in the University of the Philip- evening’s dinner course in- regime but the system survived pines for 10 years,” he said. cluded Daing na Bangus ni underground and developed in “At the end of each semester, I Plaridel, Relyenong Pakpak na secrecy. asked my students who is the Manoksa Biak-na-Bato, Bistek national hero of the Philippines at Kabute ng Barasoain, En- Resetting History and almost always, my stu- saladang Talong ni Magdalo, Taylour Chang welcomed dents were divided between Kangkong at Kamatis ng mga everyone to the Honolulu of Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifa- Katipunero and Panghimagas Arts Museum Doris Duke The- cio. The arguments got so para kay Paterno (local fruits, atre. heated at times and I remember bibingka and leche flan). “I can’t emphasize enough a time when fraternity mem- Meat and fish dishes were that films coming out of the bers almost hit each other be- expected but the vegetable Philippines and Southeast Asia cause of it. dishes also delighted. Apolonia are probably the most exciting “We know much about “Apol” Stice, a member of the films that are coming out in Rizal…smart kid… spoke Festival’s steering committee, world cinema,” she said. “I eight languages…first cosmo- enjoyed the “Kangkong at would argue, and many would politan person from Asia. The Kamatis.” Elsa Talavera, a re- agree, that Philippine cinema is Spaniards were so scared of his cent U.S. Small Business Ad- in its 3rd golden era. The 1950s novels that they put him to ministration awardee, was would be known as the first death when he was just 32. We pleasantly surprised with the golden era of Philippine cin- know little of Bonifacio. He 8  hAwAii Filipino chronicle  April 16, 2016 COMMENTARY There’s Too Much Secrecy in Government By Lee H. Hamilton from sunshine laws. “While the transparency rules that af- crecy should make their case what they’re doing. Nor is it every state in the nation has fect federal agencies — even in public and not rely on the possible to maintain the e have a se- open records and meetings as more and more business is old adage, “Trust me.” checks and balances required crecy prob- laws, they’re typically shot being done through contrac- Take the question of the under our Constitution without lem. This may through with holes and ex- tors. U.S. drone program. The over- openness and transparency. seem odd to emptions,” the Center for Pub- The 72 federal inspectors all program may be necessary, We have to shine a bright light say during an lic Integrity reported last year. general who are appointed to and technical means, opera- on the actions of public offi- W era in which “In most states, at least one en- ensure the efficiency and ac- tional details, intelligence cials so that it’s more likely the most inti- tire branch of government or countability of the agencies methods are all rightfully clas- they’ll act with integrity. Jus- mate details of individuals’ agency claims exemptions they oversee face constant ef- sified. But that should not be tice Louis Brandeis gave per- lives are on display. Yet gov- from the laws.” forts to limit their access to an excuse for hiding informa- haps the most famous ernment is moving behind In case you’re wondering records. Routine information tion from the American people formulation of this require- closed doors, and this is defi- whether this has an impact on is classified and kept secret; about what we’re doing with ment in his 1913 statement, nitely the wrong direction. real people’s lives, it’s worth members of Congress joke drones. Do we want our re- “[S]unlight is said to be the In fact, I’m dismayed by remembering that thousands that what they’ve just read in sources spent on targeted best disinfectant.” how often public officials of emails released in the wake a top-secret document was killing programs? Who deter- But Judge Damon Keith fight not to do the public’s of Flint, Michigan’s water cri- taken from the front page of mines who gets killed? What’s of the Sixth Circuit Court of business in public. And I’m sis revealed “what appears to . Yet they the evidence on which we base Appeals put an exclamation not just talking about the fed- be an active effort by state em- themselves increasingly rely who gets killed? How many point on the idea in a 2002 rul- eral government. ployees to avoid disclosure of on omnibus spending bills — innocent people have been ing that the government could City and town councils public records under [freedom which are put together behind killed? The American people not carry out secret deporta- regularly go into executive of information laws],” accord- closed doors by a handful of have a right to know what’s tion hearings without proving session to discuss “personnel ing to Governing magazine. leaders and congressional staff going on. But we’re being the need for secrecy. “Democ- issues” that might or might not Meanwhile, there’s no with no public scrutiny. kept in the dark. racies,” he wrote, “die behind truly need to be carried on out- shortage of efforts to keep the Most notably, of course, Openness is not a panacea, closed doors.” side public view. And let’s not public from learning all sorts secrecy extends to national se- but it makes good government lee hAmilton is a Senior Ad- even talk about what can go on of details about how the fed- curity issues. There are some more likely. Representative visor for the Indiana University behind closed doors when it eral government conducts government secrets that are democracy depends on our Center on Representative Govern- comes to contracting. business. necessary to protect, and a bal- ability to know what’s being ment; a Distinguished Scholar, IU At the state level, lawmak- Campaign contributors in- ance has to be struck between done in our name. We cannot School of Global and International ers exempt themselves from creasingly manage to avoid protecting national security exercise the discriminating Studies; and a Professor of Prac- tice, IU School of Public and Envi- public records laws, under- disclosure of their political ac- and openness. But the pre- judgment required of citizens ronmental Affairs. He was a fund public watchdogs, and tivities. Government contrac- sumption should be in favor of about politics, policies and member of the U.S. House of Rep- exempt lobbying expenditures tors are not subject to most of openness. Those who favor se- politicians if we do not know resentatives for 34 years.

COVER STORY (from page 6, WHO WILL BE...) years of presidency thereafter. ble political institutions, one happen. Just less than two Death Squad, which purport- According to Duterte, the Nevertheless, the senator has in- that fosters unity among its weeks ago, Poe was still ahead edly conducts summary execu- most outstanding feature of the sisted that she has fully recov- people and one that has leaders of the pack in a poll conducted tions of suspected criminals. federal set-up is that it would ered. She is now running under the people can be proud of. She by polling body . Duterte, however, has denied solve the unfair distribution of the banner of the People’s Re- wants to restore meritocracy in Earlier in February, it was the group’s existence. He has funds by the national govern- form Party. government, pass a freedom of Binay who was pulling ahead also suggested that he will ment by allowing regions in the Santiago, a Magsaysay information law, and solve cor- of his rivals. eliminate criminal elements country to use and benefit from Awardee who has a doctorate ruption in problematic institu- The candidates continue to only in accordance with what a majority of their resources in juridical science from the tions like the Bureau of face certain challenges with the law allows. and income. Currently, local University of Michigan, was a Customs. their campaign strategies, with Nevertheless, the tough- government units remit all of very popular candidate during To make the country more some of their messages failing talking former mayor has con- their income to the national the Philippine presidential elec- economically competitive, to take root. While Binay is tinued to hint at the importance government in Metro Manila, tion of 1992, but she lost to for- Miriam says she will also in- bogged down by corruption of dealing with criminality by and then only receive an Inter- mer Defense Secretary Fidel vest more in agriculture, gov- charges, Roxas is encumbered force to achieve peace and nal Revenue Allotment from Ramos. She has since served in ernment institutions, and by questions about his capabil- order within six months, even the taxes collected by the Bu- all three branches of the Philip- infrastructure, especially on ity and by his association with threatening to abolish the Con- reau of Internal Revenue. pine government, and is run- airports and railway systems. the failings of the current ad- gress with the help of the police ning again this year for the She also plans to reform the ministration. Duterte’s message and the armed forces if the law- Miriam Defensor-Santiago third time, vowing to reclaim taxation system to make it eas- of a strongman approach to law makers tried to get in his way. Known for her fiery and the presidency which she ier to manage, more responsive and order is popular among the His critics see this as a serious lengthy Senate speeches, Sena- claims was stolen from her to the needs of the economy, masses, but his speeches that danger to the country’s delicate tor Miriam Defensor-Santiago through widespread fraud. and so that it will be on par are bordering on demagoguery democratic institutions. first announced that she would Santiago’s announcement with the taxation systems of the is unpalatable to those who fear Also part of Duterte’s plat- be running for president in a that Bongbong Marcos, son of other ASEAN 5 economies. that authoritarianism is a dan- form is to support the country’s Twitter post in November 2014. former President Ferdinand She also wants to start a major ger to the country’s frail demo- transition to having a federal Four months earlier, in July, she Marcos Sr., will be her running project in each of the 17 re- cratic institutions. The dark form of government from its revealed that she had stage 4 mate was criticized by oppo- gions of the country. horse could, in fact, be Poe but current unitary one, an idea lung cancer, a fact that has cast nents of the late dictator and his her victory will depend on how touted by his supporters as the a shadow over her candidacy as family. Still too early to tell well she convinces the popu- definitive answer to the many voters wondered whether her Santiago has said that she Despite the fact that there’s lace that her brand of reform negative effects of centuries of health could endure the rigors of will concentrate on creating a barely a month left before elec- and populism is the best among over-centralized governance. the campaign period and the six stronger nation with more sta- tion day, a lot of things can still the rest. April 16, 2016 hAwAii Filipino chronicle  9 CANDID PERSPECTIVES Gridlock That Works: Unions Get Boost

From Court Deadlock Asians from China, Southeast Asia and the Philippines, in a different light. mixed with those from Mex- Four gets you somewhere ico. By Emil Guillermo in SCOTUS (Supreme Court The union bosses were all aybe Supreme of the United States), at least bureaucrats from the 1930s Court nomi- for now. So hooray for the and ‘40s, who mostly spoke nee Merrick unions, indeed. nothing but English and at Garland gets a But for those paying atten- times may have been no dif- hearing be- tion and not distracted by the ferent from the work bosses. M fore the Sen- latest Trump news, unions are But in general, a Filipino ate or not. still a hard sell in this era cook standing up for his rights It would be the right thing where technology, entrepre- did a whole lot better standing to have a new justice ap- neurialism and the “right to with a kitchen full of workers pointed by President Obama work” have a ring of freedom banging on pots and pans, than and confirmed, rather than Photo credit: instagram – california teachers Association that especially attracts young he did standing alone in his wait for the “mystery” judge ever really “cool?” It’s the re- fringement of their First Asian Americans away from chef’s hat and checkered pants to appear in a new administra- education of America. A new Amendment rights. union anything. next to a chopping block. tion. labor algorithm. Recently, The union claimed the For me, as an American Standing alone gets you But one benefit of all the however, the standard rubric of workers, whether members or Filipino, I like to point out that crushed like garlic. Standing stalling is how it’s backfired labor and mortality prevailed. not, still got the benefit of its the unions are in our blood. It with your brothers and sisters, on the GOP’s assault on The good guys won again. efforts. But it really needed a always goes back to my dad. that’s the union. Still, I know unions. For more than a gener- Call it the short-term bene- victory in this case. BSD (be- When he came to the U.S. in some of you are saying, ation since Ronald Reagan’s fit of the 4-4 tie in the Supreme fore Scalia’s death), the major- 1928, he didn’t go to the “Union? I’ll cut my own takeout of air traffic con- Court after the passing of the ity of the court was likely to fields. He found himself in deal.” trollers, unions have been tak- now non-voting, still late and have voted 5-4 against the San Francisco’s hotels and Sure, if you have a choice. ing it on the chin, in the shorts lamented, Antonin Scalia. We union. restaurants as a cook. You might get more. You and every other soft tissue all know how he would have But the justice of the new The Cooks Union Local 2 might get less. But the argu- place that can possibly hurt. voted in the case of Friedrichs math at 4-4 is different. The was as strong as it got. Six ment for a union is that it can And now as tech Uberizes v. California Teachers Associa- equally-divided Supreme years after his arrival, San build a common base or floor, everything in America, unions tion. He would have put the Court means that the judgment Francisco had a general strike not a ceiling, that provides sta- have little cred with young peo- unions out of commission and of the 9th Circuit Court of Ap- in 1934. That’s when the bility and fairness for every- ple who just want the personal taken them with him. peals stands, upholding the unions solidified their hold in one. freedom to do as they will. At issue in the case is union’s collection of fees from the Bay Area. At least that’s what my Unions, after all, represent whether workers can be forced objecting teachers. I can’t say there were dad, the veteran pantry man, rules and restrictions and to join and pay dues for union Now we can point to the never any problems. After member of the Cooks Union everything seemingly bad and activities done on their behalf. only gridlocked thing in Wash- 1965, when more Asians were Local 2, told me. limiting. Workers, including those who ington that still works. And we allowed to immigrate to the It’s still as good a labor Or at least, all that appears didn’t want to pay up, as well can look upon the existing U.S., the hotel and restaurant lesson that you can get. And as to be “not cool.” But then as those who didn’t agree with “liberal” faction of Ginsburg, union was a stabilizing force long as it’s deadlocked, the again, are union counterparts the union, said it was an in- Breyer, Sotomayor and Kagan in a new immigrant’s life. By United States Supreme Court then, the Cooks Union had still seems to agree, 4-4. NEWS FEATURE (from page 7, 2016 FILIPINO....) merged with the International sniffling from the audience Oahu Filipino Community outreach and publicity, ticket Hotel and Restaurant Workers emil GUillermo is an could be heard towards the end Council (OFCC), Filipino sales and more. The members Union, which had become the award-winning journalist and of the movie and there was Chamber of Commerce of are Rickie Camara, Rose biggest union in the city, given commentator who writes from loud applause after it ended. Hawaii (FCCH), Philippine Churma, Pepi Nieva, Rhoda San Francisco’s tourism indus- Northern California. He recently won the 2015 Dr. Suzanne Ahn The movie revises the histori- Medical Association of Hawaii Yabes-Alvarez, Apolonia Stice, try. Award for Civil Rights and Social cal narrative that acknowledges (PMAH), Hawaii Filipino Tracy Larrua, Natalie Aczon, The workers in San Fran- Justice from the Asian American Emilio Aguinaldo as the first Lawyers’ Association, Hawaii Gabe Torno, Ethel Ward and cisco were a diverse group of Journalists Association.California. president of the first Republic Women in Filmmaking, Fil- Bryan Ruiz. of the Philippines. ipino and Philippine Literature A history was also made Program at University of Beyond Opening Night that evening as Chang an- Hawaii-Manoa, and the Uni- “There is no other medium nounced this year’s festival as versity of the Philippines that best describes the Filipino having the largest number of Alumni Association of Hawaii culture,” remarked Philippine community partners. This (UPAAH). The Festival also Consul General Gina Jamoralin year’s partners included the had the Outrigger Resorts as about movies. “It is a critique Philippine Celebrations Coor- hospitality sponsor and Max’s of society sometimes. It mir- dinating Committee of Hawaii of Manila as caterer. rors reality at other times but (PCCH), The Filipino Commu- Chang also acknowledged most of all it is the window to nity Center (FilCom), Bulacan the Filipino Film Festival com- the Filipino soul.” She thanked Circle and Associates of mittee members who advised the Honolulu Museum of Arts Hawaii, Filipino Association of the Honolulu Museum of Arts and wished that more people in University Women (FAUW), on film selection, community (continued on page 15) 10  hAwAii Filipino chronicle  April 16, 2016 TECHNOLOGY FOR DAILY LIVING

power to run a demonstrated excellent waste 60kW generator. processing and very high levels TGER Much of the rub- of net power efficiency. De- bish is from food fense Life Sciences is now in By Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. and beverage wrap- the process of designing fixed, pers, ammunition on-grid systems for large build- ne of the logistics wrappers, and ings and complexes to provide the Army has to paper. TGER tech- on-site conversion of garbage deal with on for- nology turns this into energy. RDECOM antici- eign soil is not trash into energy. pates that the system may even- leaving garbage The waste is tually be used in hospitals or on O behind as a trail ground and shaped board ships, and can even be for the enemy to into little fuel pel- useful in catastrophic disasters track its units. Using local con- lets that go into a where there is a lot of trash and tractors to dispose of the rub- gasifier, are heated little or no power. bish poses a security risk. and broken down, The demonstration models Burning it in incinerators uses turning it into gas. are still being tweaked and re- large amounts of fuel. The top This syngas, which fined. Right now these units three users of fuel in the Army Command (RDECOM), De- 2007, and a second prototype is similar to propane, is then are hand-built, using parts that are stoves, generators, and the fense Life Sciences (of Vir- after that. The Army took blended with ethanol and aspi- are designed and built for trucks that carry the fuel, not ginia), and Purdue University TGER to Camp Victory in rated into a 60 kW generator, other machines and other uses. tanks and helicopters. researchers. The university Baghdad, Iraq to be tested which produces electricity that When the garbage to energy TGER – tactical garbage- scientists addressed the inte- under real life conditions. is either used directly or put technology and machinery be- to-energy refinery -- – a mo- gration of biocatalysts, biore- Other companies also partici- into a power micro-grid. This comes fully developed so that bile biorefinery unit to convert actors, with other elements. It pated in its development, by electricity runs the stoves and it can be produced on a viable the waste into fuel for stoves conducted the scientific exper- supplying engineering, parts, generators needed by troops in mass scale, it can be a highly and generators, getting rid of imentation and modeling, and equipment assembly. the field. useful solution to the landfill it safely and efficiently. The which supported the design TGER is roughly the size The Baghdad prototype, shortages and fuel production technology was developed by and manufacture of TGER. of a small moving van. On a operating under high tempera- issues faced by industries, the U.S. Army Research, De- Prototypes were built in 2006, daily basis, it can transform al- tures in Iraq, showed positive communities, and govern- velopment, and Engineering with more testing done in most a ton of garbage into results. The machinery ments. April 16, 2016 hAwAii Filipino chronicle  11 BUSINESS FEATURE Aloha Sweet Delites Serves Up Delectable Treats BY Chona Montesines-Sonido

f you’re visiting or live on Kauai and find your- self in the mood for fresh Fil- I ipino and local pastries, Aloha Sweet Delites may have just the items to satisfy your crav- ings. Carlota and Clyde show off their mouth-watering baked goods Aloha Sweet Delites is and pastries. located just off Highway 50, Aloha Sweet Delites owners Carlota Manuel Nada and husband Clyde pose in front of their store in Kaumakani, Kauai. in the tiny town of Kau- makani. Since first opening literally stole the show, she Marikina, Metro Manila and its doors in 1966, Aloha says, was the ham and cheese is a graduate of the National Sweet Delites has earned the roll. College of Business and Arts. reputation as the premiere “It's made with what I The two met shortly after she bakery on Kauai’s westside think is pandesal bread, came to Hawaii in 1983. with its wide array of mouth- which is amazing by itself, They have been married for watering menu items. and ham and cheese. That’s 30 years and have two Visitors who step inside it. It’s so simple but unbeliev- daughters who are both col- the doors will see a small ably good. But don't take my lege graduates. bakery offering Filipino pas- word for it, see for yourself,” Clyde inherited the busi- tries like ensaymadas and she says. ness from his father Jack, pandesals, donuts, apple and A visitor from Columbus, who originally ran it as a coconut turnovers, Ohio who has been to Kauai food service-grocery market malasadas, manju and other at least 10 times first wan- that sold hot lunches, mana- Aloha Sweet Delites is also a mini-mart which sells snacks, coffee, vegetables and other goods. mouthwatering baked good- dered into the bakery back in puas and assorted pastries. ies. There is also a mini-mart 2013, sampled the delectable The couple puts their located at the back of the goodies and was instantly heart and soul into the busi- store. hooked. ness and it shows in the qual- Misti and a friend from “I don’t know how we’ve ity of their products. The Pittsburg visited Kauai in missed this place,” he says. result is fresh products that January 2016 and stumbled “The cinnamon twirls are are prepared each morning upon the bakery on their way amazing and the chocolate and throughout the day for to the Waimea Canyon State icing was good too. They’re their hungry customers. Park, a popular visitor desti- reasonably priced, open late “We have no secrets or nation. and a well-kept secret.” secret ingredients,” she says. “We found the most deli- An Oahu resident who “You have to maintain good cious treats for our day long visited the Garden Isle last quality in all of your prod- adventure,” she writes in an month dropped by the bakery ucts. Once you do that, your online review. “We bought an at the advice of a friend. She customers will keep coming apple fritter and a custard bought several donuts and back.” Aloha Sweet Delites’ employees prepare fresh-baked products each morning. filled pastry. The pastries pandesal and took the re- The couple recently were light and airy and had mainder home for refrigera- added more deli items to commitment and willingness the key to our longevity. I just the right amount of tion. Several weeks later, she their menu, including sand- to go the extra mile to ensure hope that we can continue to icing.” popped the pandesal into the wiches, bentos and mini-ben- our business advances,” she serve our customers for a Misti regrets not buying microwave and was sur- tos filled with your choice of says. “I think that has been long, long time.” more of the delicious custard prised with its freshness. lau lau, kalua pork, roast pastry which she described as “Even though it’s over pork, adobo, fried chicken, “very tasty.” two weeks old, it’s still soft hot dog, sausage, teri pork Chesapeake, Virginia vis- and tastes as if it was freshly and rice. itor Allison loved the baked,” she says. If the Nadas put the same malasadas and glazed donuts Owners Carlota Manuel amount of TLC into the deli which she called “the perfect Nada and her husband Clyde items as they do their baked blend of a Krispy Kreme and take tremendous pride in goods, success is sure to fol- Dunkin Donut.” But her fa- their bakery and products. low. vorite pastry and the one that Carlota is originally from “We have the passion, 12  hAwAii Filipino chronicle  April 16, 2016 FOOD & LEISURE Owner of Hit Café Bares Secret to Happiness: It is Homemade

By Alixandra Caole Vila

ANILA, and chocolate combo, has Philippines gained love from customers — Where can through the years who com- we find hap- mend its service and home-in- Photo shows Mary piness? spired ambiance. Grace Dimacali, As an old By creating a place which owner of Mary Grace M Cafe. Dimacali gave saying goes, makes people feel welcomed a meaningful speech whoever said happiness can't and satisfied, Dimacali said at the Incontro Ro- mano student con- be bought, do not know where anyone can bring happiness to gress on Saturday, to shop. Perhaps, it must be anyone. As recalled by Di- March 6, 2016 about the secret to happi- true. macali in her keynote address, ness in life. Mary Grace Dimacali, the there was once a customer force behind Mary Grace Café who left a note in the restau- love, joy and gratitude wher- hope to others. yourself, from where good gave a meaningful speech at rant saying, "I came in was sad ever they go—do everything "Create safe havens, create things come. What a power. the Manila leg of the interna- and forlorn but I leave with happily, with a sense of want- homes in the hearts of those The power to transform," she tional Incontro Romano forum joy and hope. I am writing ing to create wonderment and you serve. For you are a home said. (www.philstar.com) on Saturday about the secret to with a broken heart, but your attaining happiness in life. food makes me feel better." HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS And while others might think Dimacali encourages peo- it's a long process, Dimacali ple to create a place as if it was Gabbard Supports GMO Labeling believes that happiness is Our Lady Mary's home—a .S. Rep. Tulsi Gab- fight is far from over. companion bill in the Senate homemade and happiness is table with an ordinary bread, bard has praised a re- “Until labeling of our (S.511), to give American con- wherever it is, you consider a but an extraordinary one be- cent vote by the U.S. food is mandatory, these sumers the right to make trans- home—in a restaurant, your cause it was made with love; U Senate to reject the Deny companies and special inter- parent, informed decisions workplace or in a bus with flowers, not placed in vase but Americans the Right to Know est groups will continue to about their health and safety. strangers. is freshly picked everyday; (DARK) Act would critics say try and strip away years of Gabbard co-sponsored This is why for Dimacali, clothes, old but clean and undercut efforts to label genet- progress in food labeling the Genetically Engineered the Mary Grace Café chain is made by your mother's hand. ically engineered foods, com- laws made by states across Food Right-to-Know Act not just a business, nor just Wouldn't it be lovely to come monly referred to as GMOs. the country in order to keep (H.R. 913), which requires restaurants where people sat- home to such place? You will Gabbard called the vote a the American people in the the U.S. Food & Drug Ad- isfy their craving, but a home be truly happy to be at home. victory for American con- dark,” she says. ministration to label foods built by a mother who wants all In the end, Dimacali en- sumers and a significant Gabbard urged her col- containing genetically-engi- her children to be welcomed couraged students wanting to roadblock to big food corpo- leagues in the U.S. House of neered ingredients. H.R. 913 warmly and find safe refuge. join the service industry to rations that oppose trans- Representatives to pass the is being considered in the The restaurant, aside from recognize one's power to bring parency for the public. She Genetically Engineered Food House Energy and Commerce offering heavenly ensaymada happiness by always bringing warned, however, that the Right-to-Know Act and a committee.

(from page 6, THE ‘VICE-PRESIDENTIABLES’) Senator Gregorio “Gringo” honasan ii Philippine Military Academy; Master of Public Education: Bachelor of Science, Philippine Administration, University of the Philippines. Military Academy Running Mate: None Running Mate: Jejomar Binay Political Party: Independent Political Party: United Nationalist Alliance Trillanes is mainly known for being one of In the debate, Honasan talked about con- the leaders of the 2003 Oakwood Mutiny in tinuing the fight against corruption, which which he and some 300 junior officers and en- many observers derided as hypocritical con- listed men of the Armed Forces of the Philip- sidering his running mate, Vice President Je- pines took over the Oakwood Premier in Ayala jomar Binay, is facing numerous corruption Center to protest corruption in the government scandals. of then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. He His most solid points during the debate has since become a senator and is now known were about addressing the current problems on for his fearless criticism of suspected corrupt urban congestion and traffic, which he said he government officials. planned to solve by promoting better land Trillanes was instrumental in authoring planning and ensuring that urban engineering laws like anti-bullying law and anti-trafficking best practices are observed and implemented in persons law, as well as a bill on the creation in the Philippines. of an Emergency Management Agency. Tril- lanes also supports the Enhanced Defense Co- Senator iv operation Agreement between the United States Education: BS Naval System Engineering, and the Philippines. April 16, 2016 hAwAii Filipino chronicle  13 LEGAL NOTES USCIS Issues H-1B Filing Instructions USCIS received approxi- processing of H-1B petitions fession or (4) experience tiple H-1B petitions by a sin- mately 233,000 during the subject to cap no later than equivalent to completion of gle employer for the same first five business days in May 16. degree. beneficiary will be rejected. April. The USCIS will notify Before the filing of an H- The H-1B petition must However, related employers the public when the H-1B cap 1B petition on Form I-129, the be accompanied by proof that such as a principal and sub- By Reuben S. Seguritan has been met. Those not se- petitioner must file with the the beneficiary is eligible for sidiary may file for the same lected will be returned. U.S. Department of Labor, a H-1B classification. Docu- worker for different positions -1B petitions for The first 20,000 H-1B pe- Labor Condition Application mentary evidence includes subject to other requirements. fiscal year 2017 titions for individuals holding (LCA). The certified LCA diploma, transcript of records, The H-1B beneficiary may that starts Octo- a US master’s degree or must be filed with the Form I- credentials evaluation and li- work for more than one em- ber 1, 2016 will higher are exempted from the 129 petition. cense to practice the profes- ployer provided that each em- H be accepted be- cap. Once this limit is reached, To be classified as a spe- sion, if required, among ployer files a separate petition ginning April 1, the petitions will be subjected cialty occupation for H-1B others. with the required labor condi- the USCIS announced last to the regular cap. purposes, the occupation re- The USCIS allows for the tion application. March 16. Processing of H-1B peti- quires at least a bachelor’s de- submission of other evidence There is a base fee of $320 More petitions than the H- tions may be expedited gree or higher in the specific if the degree has not been for an H-1B petition, an 1B cap of 65,000 are expected through premium processing specialty or its equivalent. In awarded yet but requirements ACWIA fee of $750 or $1,500 to be filed during the first five request on Form I-907. This order to be eligible for a spe- for the degree have been met. depending on the number of business days. So all the peti- may be filed concurrently cialty occupation, the benefi- The final transcript as well as employees of the employer tions received during that pe- with the H-1B petition. For a ciary must have at least one a letter from the Registrar con- and an anti-fraud fee of $500. riod will be subject to a fee of $1,225, premium pro- of the following: (1) US firming that all degree require- computer-generated lottery cessing guarantees a fifteen bachelor or higher degree, (2) ments have been met may reUben S. SeGUritAn has been practicing law for over 30 system to randomly select the calendar day processing of foreign degree equivalent to a suffice. years. For further information, you petitions required to meet the filed petitions from receipt of US bachelor degree or higher, A U.S. employer cannot may call him at (212) 695 5281 or cap. the request. This year the (3) an unrestricted license or file multiple H-1B petitions log on to his website at www.segu- Last fiscal year, the USCIS will start premium certification to practice pro- for the same beneficiary. Mul- ritan.com HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Displaced HC&S Workers to Receive Federal Assistance he U.S. Department of who worked with U.S. Labor priations Committee. year or longer while they are business consulting services. Labor has approved a Secretary Tom Perez to iden- Federal funds will pro- retrained to find new jobs. The last sugar plantation Tpetition for federal aid tify the federal funding and vide compensation to help re- The funds will provide in Hawaii, HC&S will close that will provide funds for determine HC&S’s eligibility, place lost wages and cover additional support for HC&S at the end of 2016 and some displaced workers at the praised the announcement. the expenses for job retrain- workers on top of already ex- 675 workers were laid off be- Hawaiian Commercial and “For these workers, this ing, including tuition, books isting state benefits that they ginning last month. Workers Sugar Company (HC&S), money means they have addi- and transportation. The are entitled to receive. In ad- who have questions on ac- marking the first time ever tional financial support to amount workers will receive dition, workers at companies cessing federal relief can con- that Hawaii sugar plantation make ends meet and an oppor- depends on individual cir- that are impacted by HC&S’s tact their local Workforce workers displaced by foreign tunity to gain new skills and cumstances, but it could be up closure may also be eligible Development Division One- trade will receive such funds. find a new job,” says Schatz, a to $2,000 a month in direct for the same benefits and the Stop Office at (808) 984- U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, member of the Senate Appro- cash support for an additional companies may be eligible for 2091.

and 700 on Kauai. This in- DOH Launches Restaurant Inspection Website cludes restaurants, hotels, he State Department of their choices.” practices,” Oshiro says. May 2016 and past neighbor is- caterers, food warehouses, Health has launched a The online portal is a com- Just as the placards provide land inspections will be up- markets, convenience stores, Tnew online portal that panion component to the State an incentive for restaurants to loaded by the end of the year. lunch wagons, push carts and lets consumers see how Hawaii DOH’s placard program, which rectify food-handling or other More than 10,000 food es- institutional kitchens for restaurants and other food serv- gives food establishments safety issues, the online inspec- tablishments statewide that pre- healthcare facilities, schools, ice organizations fare in food green, yellow or red placards tion reports are expected to mo- pare or serve food require a adult and child day care centers safety inspections. that are required to post them at tivate restaurants to take a DOH permit to operate. There and prisons. The food safety inspection entrances. The color-coded closer look at their own prac- are roughly 6,000 such estab- To access the DOH website, reports, which include descrip- placards indicate whether a tices since these reports be- lishments on Oahu, 1,800 on go online to: http://hi.healthin- tions of violations, give con- restaurant has passed its health come a permanent, historical Hawaii Island, 1,700 on Maui, spections.us/hawaii. sumers a behind-the-scenes inspection, received a condi- record accessible to the public. glimpse at food safety and san- tional pass, or has been closed The DOH has posted all of itation practices at their favorite due to permit suspension. the previous Oahu inspections restaurants and food outlets. Restaurants are fined for not online and currently has nearly “We’re taking transparency posting them. 7,000 inspection reports in the to an entirely new level,” says “With this degree of dis- database, representing about 80 Peter Oshiro, who manages closure, we believe the online percent of all the inspections DOH’s food safety inspection reports will make restaurants completed statewide since the program. “Information from and other food service organi- program began in July 2014. the inspection reports empow- zations pay closer attention to The remaining Oahu inspection ers consumers and informs their food safety and sanitation reports will be uploaded by 14  hAwAii Filipino chronicle  April 16, 2016 MAINLAND NEWS

City of San Francisco Approves Filipino Cultural lation of Filipinos in San Francisco District dipped 9 percent during the past decade he City & County of San Fran- from 40,083 to 36,347 residents. cisco’s Land Use and Transporta- The approval yesterday was to Ttion Committee unanimously mark the geographic area of Filipino approved Bill 151109 which would es- Town in District 6 of San Francisco and tablish the South of Market (SoMA) Fil- to activate a process to revitalize the ipino Cultural Heritage District and a area planned to be the regional center working group to develop recommenda- for Filipino culture and commerce. tions on policies and strategies to encour- Marily Mondejar of the San Fran- age community development, cisco-based Filipina Women's Network preservation and stabilization. says the project languished in the Plan- Historically, Filipinos in San Francisco ning Commission for years until Octo- have made the SoMA district their home. ber 2015 when the area was officially SoMa is also home to such landmarks as established as a Filipino social and cul- the first and only public school with a cur- tural district. riculum in the Filipino language in the na- “Now we’re on our way to actually tion—Bessie Carmichael Elementary get the City of San Francisco to fully School/ Filipino Education Center—and commit, allocate funds and staffing,” the first park named after a Filipino Amer- Mondejar says. ican Olympic Champion—Victoria Man- Bill 151109 was introduced on Oc- alo Draves Park. tober 2015 and sponsored by City Su- A coalition of community advocates pervisor Jane Kim. Plans to develop a testified in support of the measure they Filipino social and cultural district say would also stem the out-migration of began in 2007 with the Western SoMa Filipinos in San Francisco, a city that in Community Plan which was adopted by 2014 certified Tagalog as its third official the San Francisco Board of Supervisors language. Statistics show that the popu- in 2012. Supreme Court Vote Preserves Equal Representation for

Minorities Asian Americans and Pacific Is- sian Americans Advancing Jus- landers (AAPIs) are already underrep- tice (AAAJ) and immigrants resented as language and other barriers Arights advocates are applauding often prevent them from registering or the Supreme Court’s recent 8-0 ruling turning out to vote. Officials say the de- that affirms every member of society de- cision ensures AAPIs will continue to serves representation—including chil- be represented in the democratic dren, recent immigrants and other process. non-voting individuals. Supporters cited the case of Califor- At issue was whether voting dis- nia, where 20 percent of Asian Ameri- tricts should be changed to only count cans, or nearly 1.2 million children and citizens who could vote. Mee Moua, adults, are not yet U.S. citizens. In ad- AAAJ president and executive director, dition, there are 1.1 million Asian hailed the ruling as a “huge win” for American children in the state who are democracy. U.S. citizens. “In this election year, the ruling is a “Had the Supreme Court ruled that timely reminder that those who cannot district lines need to be drawn based or do not vote are still impacted by gov- only on eligible voters, 2.3 million ernment,” Moua says. “Elected officials Asian Americans in California would do not only represent the people who have been discounted, including immi- voted for them or the people who are el- grants and youth who are not able to igible to vote, but everyone in the com- vote,” says Stewart Kwoh, president munity, including children and other and executive director of Advancing not-yet-eligible-voters.” Justice-Los Angeles. April 16, 2016 hAwAii Filipino chronicle  15 PHILIPPINE NEWS the official list of registered voters, while others were listed Still a Four-way Race for President – Pulse but were not able to vote in past by Janvic Mateo two elections so their registra- Party candidate Manuel Roxas Thursday, April 14, 2016 tion was deactivated. II with 18 percent. “The Comelec cannot just ANILA, Philip- In the March 29-April 3 allow those who are claiming pines – Despite the Pulse Asia survey commis- that they are registered voters Mrecent surge in sur- sioned by ABS-CBN and re- to vote because we will be vey ratings of presidential can- leased on Tuesday, Duterte led opening the floodgates to fly- didate Davao City Mayor with 30 percent, followed by ing voters,” Lim explained. Rodrigo Duterte, an executive Poe with 25 percent. Regarding reports of cheat- of pollster Pulse Asia still be- Binay and Roxas are statis- ing spreading online, Lim said lieves that the upcoming elec- tically tied for third place with Testing of vote counting machines (VCMs) at the COMELEC. it was not true but the Comelec tions will be a tight race. 20 percent and 19 percent, re- highest number of those who the elections,” he explained. would initiate an investigation. Pulse Asia research direc- spectively. cast their votes so far at 14,453, “As you may have ob- “There is no truth to such tor Ana Maria Tabunda noted Sen. Miriam Defensor- followed by voters from Asia served, all the presidential can- report so we will ask the law the fluidity in the survey results Santiago trailed in both sur- Pacific with 13,081, Europe didates went to campaign in department to investigate so of the presidential bets since veys, obtaining three percent in with 4,485 and the Americas Hong Kong and Singapore and that appropriate charges can be the start of election season. SWS and two percent in Pulse and Canada with 345. this could be one of the factors filed against those who are try- She also noted that the Asia. “We have a very good why many have already cast ing to spread false information other bets have trained their In recent days, Duterte’s ri- number and this is an indica- their votes,” he added. and undermining the credibility guns on Duterte in recent days vals, particularly Binay and tion or signal that come May 9 Lim also admitted that of the elections,” he explained. and this may affect his num- Roxas, have pounded on his we will be able to surpass or there were minor hitches such “Elections should be taken bers. track record, particularly the al- breach the 50 percent mark of as reports of vote counting ma- seriously and not be treated as “We don’t know how his legations of extrajudicial total registered overseas absen- chines (VCMs) bogging down, a joking matter in social supporters will take it, espe- killings thrown at him. tee voters,” Lim said in a press voters with deactivated records media,” Lim said, noting those cially the ones who have re- High turnout in overseas conference. requesting to vote and reports behind such activities can be cently shifted support," said voting He also said many Filipino of cheating. charged with election offense Tabunda. “A lot of things can While fluidity is observed overseas voters are encouraged Comelec recalled the mal- punishable by imprisonment. happen.” in pre-election surveys, there to participate because of the functioning VCMs and de- The Comelec also put in Duterte solidified his lead is a high turnout in the first tight battle for the presidency ployed 25 replacements for place security features to en- in the latest Pulse Asia and So- three days of overseas absen- as well as the Comelec’s dis- contingency. The poll body sure the credibility of the OAV. cial Weather Stations (SWS) tee voting (OAV) for the May semination of information also set up hotlines to assist Lim said there are CCTV cam- surveys released this week. 2016 elections, according to about OAV. voters. eras in the polling precincts and The tough-talking mayor the Commission on Elections “Because this is a close Comelec Office for Over- each political party has its own obtained the lead with 27 per- (Comelec). fight among presidential candi- seas Voting director Jane watchers to prevent tampering cent in the March 30 to April Comelec Commissioner dates, it is but natural for can- Valesa said the poll body is of ballots. 2 SWS survey released on Arthur Lim said 32,364 Fil- didates and their supporters to checking reports that some reg- Valesa said both the ballots Monday. ipinos, mostly from Middle give their utmost attention not istered overseas voters in Hong and the envelopes being used He was followed by Sen. East and Asia Pacific, cast their only locally but also abroad, Kong were unable to vote. in manual voting have serial Grace Poe with 23 percent, votes as of 7 a.m. yesterday. because the votes from the She said some voters were numbers to ensure that these Vice President Jejomar Binay Filipinos in the Middle more than one million overseas not able to vote because their would not be tampered with. with 20 percent and Liberal East and Africa registered the voters can affect the results of names could not be found in (www.philstar.com)

NEWS FEATURE (from page 9, 2016 FILIPINO....) tioned the showing of the best https://www.youtube.com/watc tours for groups of 15 and Hawaii would witness the cre- Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo” of Southeast Asian Films, h?v=WJtb1Xde8qc). “En- more. Free tours are offered on ativity and artistry of Filipino as one that she was most curi- “Cemetery of Splendor” and counters” is a project of the Sundays from 1:30 pm to 3 pm. filmmakers. ous about, while others “The Last Reef.” Honolulu Museum of Arts that Interested readers can visit the Out of the two dozen or so wanted to see “Filemon The Festival’s opening seeks and interprets the con- museum website for reserva- attendees who were casually Mamon” and “All You Need is night concluded with a brief nection between European tion or more details (http://hon- polled for this article, all except Pag-ibig.” Someone opined video on “Encounters: Renais- Renaissance Arts and Philip- olulumuseum.org/15597-encou one expressed interest in view- that young adults will relate sance and Philippine Arts” (see pine Arts. The project features nters_sunday_tours). ing some of the remaining fes- with “Sleepless,” which deals tival films. with the angst of adult life and A young museum volun- that, for contrast, one should teer selected “Above the watch “An Kubo sa Clouds” as her favorite while Kawayanan.” The latter is also another chose “Bonifacio: Ang most unique because it is in Unang Pangulo” as his most the Bicol language. “Kid Ku- impressive. A committee mem- lafu” is the better of Manny ber thought all were relatively Pacquiao biopics to date and easy viewing except for shows a glimpse of present- “Dahling Nick” which is a day struggles of people in biopic on Philippine National rural Mindanao and urban Artist for LiteratureNick Manila. Joaquin. In addition to the Filipino A mother of school age filmsthat are showing from children selected “Patintero: April 2 to 16, Chang also men- 16  hAwAii Filipino chronicle  April 16, 2016 TRAVEL & LEISURE

Xxxxxx Pangasinan 101 By Ida Anita Q. Del Mundo

ANILA, Philip- pines – Pan- gasinan is well known for the Hundred Is- M lands, a popular tourist spot in Alaminos. A little further ex- ploring, however, will prove that the province has so much more to offer. Get a bird’s eye view of the province as you slide down The elegant Capitol Building, beautifully restored and fully func- the country’s longest zipline at tional. Photo by martin San diego Balungao Hilltop Adventure. At 1.4 km, you’ll have more the main pavilion. Aside from Another record-breaking than enough time to get over the sheer length, the Balungao attraction in Pangasinan is the the initial scare to be able to ziplines are also unique since Balingasay River in Bolinao. just enjoy the ride. they sometimes dip down so Awarded as the cleanest river Braving the longest zipline in the country at Balungao Hilltop Adven- The hike up to the zipline low that you can almost touch in the Philippines, the river is ture – and it’s perfect for a selfie too! Photo by martin San diego jump off point is a bit chal- the treetops as you zoom past. lined with 15 hectares of man- lenging, since it is so high up If this is not enough, there groves teeming with biodiver- in American colonial style, pale yellow with white and you will have to walk are also ATVs available to ex- sity. evoking the capital’s history. columns, a charming addition strapped into your safety gear, plore the property by land. Visitors can go on a tran- The interiors are spacious and to the Capitol Complex, but so if hiking back does not After the adrenaline rush, vis- quil river cruise on a bamboo wood-panelled, with high ceil- once you step inside you will seem appealing, there is an- itors can soak their aching hut pulled by two bancas, ser- ings and columns. The build- be in awe of the opulence of other zipline at 620 km that muscles in the Mt. Balungao enaded by local musicians ing is fully functional, serving the auditorium. The cream will take you directly back to hot spring. while enjoying a delicious the people of the province in walls make the wide space meal. To relax even more, vis- the most elegant setting possi- airy and bright. The high ceil- itors can savor a massage on ble. The building’s roof deck ings meet at the center with a board the cruise. offers another panoramic view glittering chandelier. It is When all the adventure of the city. heartening to see a province works up your apetite, Pan- Nearby is the Urduja that puts importance in its his- gasinan has one hundred and House, the governor’s official tory and culture. one ways of cooking bangus residence. Named after the leg- A few steps away is the (milkfish). Matutina’s, Gerry’s endary warrior princess of Pan- Lingayen beach where water Seafood and Patio Elmina in gasinan, some of the rooms in sports like kayaking and skim Dagupan have giant fish the house are open to visitors boarding can be enjoyed. sculptures fronting their and can be toured for free. On a breezy day, try your restaurants – making the Just outside in the town hand at power kiting with the province indisputably the Ban- square is an open air gallery of Pangasinan Power Kites gus Capital of the World. sorts in the Veteran’s Memorial Group. The able instructors Matutina’s serves the fish Park. Here visitors can learn will guide you as you try to in multiple ways, from the tra- more about the history of the keep the billowing kites afloat ditional inihaw to the popular province, especially its impor- – which is not as easy as it bangus sisig, to an interesting tance during World War II. On seems! One must become one dish that is a surprising play a more personal note, my with the wind and the cords at- on savory and sweet – a grandfather was a veteran, an tached to the kites, holding on breaded bangus fillet with a army doctor stationed in Lin- not too lose nor too tight, mov- sweet cream sauce made of gayen, so I was hoping to find ing with the breeze. The more evaporated and condensed a connection to him during my advanced kite fliers can grad- milk, topped with slices of visit – something beyond a few uate to kite boarding – there tangy mango. photo reproductions and are some, even children, who For a taste of culture, a printed text displayed in the can glide down the whole visit to the Capitol Complex in park. Our guide assures us the sandy beach, pulled by their Lingayen will leave you in province is working on an arts kite. But for me, a first-time awe. The Capitol Building is and culture center with a mu- kite flier, it was elation enough the shining gem of the com- seum, which will hopefully be to see the giant kite up in the plex – and the province as ready to welcome visitors soon. clear blue skies of Lingayen – well. It is unlike any other Not far from the Capitol the same delight felt each time capitol building in the country Building is the Sison Audito- we come across new discover- – a beautifully restored and rium. From the outside, it is a ies along the Pangasinan jour- maintained building designed seemingly simple building, ney. (www.philstar.com) April 16, 2016 hAwAii Filipino chronicle  17 BOOK REVIEW Immersing Oneself With Filipino Books for the Summer By Rose Churma PLANTAS MEDICINALES DE FILIPINAS T.H. Pardo de Tavera. | Makati: Ayala Foundation, Inc./Filipinas Heritage Library, 2000, 445 pp, softcover. | $40.00 MAKE GOOD MONEY WITH MALUNG- GAY &THE MALUNGGAY BOOK, This is a practical manual on “the use that Fil- ipinos make of their plants in the treatment of the HEALTHY & EASY-TO-DO RECIPES disease.” The book talks about the many and di- Salonga, Day and Urbano, Mon. | Metro Manila: Anvil Publishing, verse plants which can be used to treat coughs, Inc., 2013. 62 pp. & 70 pp. respectively. softcover. | $12.00 for two wounds, diarrhea or dysentery and other common books. ailments. Having been conferred the medical de- gree at the Sorbonne in Paris, Pardo de Tavera The first book contains a winning formula for would have had more respect for western medi- the home-based business. Because of the growing cine, but he tenaciously held the view that ordi- demand for wellness products that are healthy, nary people possess real insight in to how they can natural and affordable, the nutritional benefits de- cure their afflictions with plants available to them rived from malunggay are explored in this book. in their surroundings. Reprinted from archival The authors took the initiative to formulate, documents, this book is a collectible. kitchen test and promote malunggay rich recipes that are designed for small home-based business. FLOWERS OF BAGUIO Alejandro, Reynaldo Gamboa, etal. | Metro Manila: National Book- The second book is all about the wonders of store and Anvil Publishing, Inc. 2001, 135 pp. hardcover with color this “miracle plant” that is both food and health- photographs. | $42.95 and-wellness supplement. The recipes in this book do not just feature malunggay, but a per- This colorful and engaging book cap- sonal testimony from the author-chefs who made tures the splendor of Baguio and sure that the dishes presented are not only nutri- Benguet’s flowers. It also features the cre- tious but also delicious. ative use of highland flowers in various landscape designs and floral compositions. The pageantry of the Baguio Floral Festi- These books are available at kalamansi val is also captured in dazzling color pho- books & things (www.bookbook.com) tographs. It also provides insight on the For inquiries, email [email protected] or call (808) 358 2868 flowers and their cultural significance. The book provides insight into the cut flower industry and remembrances of the old Baguio magic. ADVERTISE NOW AND SEE HOW THE FACE OF BUSINESS PHILIPPINE NEWS IS CHANGING! No matter how small your ad, it gets our readers attention! CALL 678-8930 OR GO TO OUR WEBSITES @ Now it’s UP Law for ‘Whiz Kid’ after www.thefilipinochronicle.com tering college at such a tender www.efilipinochronicle.com Ph.D. in Physics age. The restrictions of the ex- by Gianna Francesca Catolico perimental program were meant Wednesday, April 13, 2016 to allow gifted children to enter the university without compro- OWHERE to go but mising their emotional and so- Nfurther. cial development. Or so it seems for former Whiz kids child prodigy Mikaela Irene Fu- “It was a great thing that I dolig, who entered college at 11, was able to show people that it graduated summa cum laude in can be done,” she said of the Summa cum laude physics grad- Physics at 16, and took her mas- uate Mikaela Irene Fudolig dur- Early College Placement Pro- ter’s and Ph.D. degrees shortly ing her graduation at UP Diliman gram (ECPP) in an Inquirer in- after. in 2007 | Photo: edwin Bacasmas terview in 2007. Many gifted After teaching at the Univer- who passed the 2016 UP Law children end up discouraged or sity of the Philippines Institute of Aptitude Exam. unproductive because of a dearth Physics and becoming a Ful- The 2007 summa cum laude of programs to guide them and bright scholar in Economics at graduate, who also received the maximize their abilities, Fudolig the University of California- Best BS Physics Student award said. Irvine, Fudolig has made her and the Dean’s Medallion for These whiz kids sometimes way toward law school. Excellence in Undergraduate refuse to take required courses, The 25-year-old, who Studies at the UP College of Sci- claiming early mastery in these started college at 11 under an ex- ence, was shielded from public areas, or are simply interested in perimental program for gifted scrutiny and the ruthless glare of other things, she added. children, was among the 218 media as preconditions to her en- (continued on page 18) (continued on page ) 18  hAwAii Filipino chronicle  April 16, 2016 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Kada Aldaw A Maikupin, Marsing

Iti Naikudi A Panagbiag a naikeddeng para kada maysa. Kunada a di palabasen abasen ta dimet ammo no makita a naaramidanna a paapen a maaramid. Naidalit ti kada aldaw a lumabas nga DAYASADAS inton bigat saanen a pagsaya-atan ti kasasaad, ket nadanon ti maudi nga al- awan maaramidan. Di ngad By Pacita Saludes maaramid. nasaldet a panagplano ket nap- dawna. Saanen a naaramid nasayaat a pagserbien kada Kas iti maysa a pangulo, intas ti anagen ti maaramid. dagiti arapaapna. aldaw a dumteng tapno itantan i paulo tayo nasaririt, managplano, adu Dakkel ti pagbaliwan ti Ti nasayaat saan nga itan- pagbanaganna a di maaramid. pangpalagip dagiti panpanunotenna nga kasasaad. Ngem anian a ki- tantan ti aramid. Saan a palu- Pudno tay pagsasao nga awan laeng. Ti kina- aramiden tapno dagiti itu- nadakangasat. Saan metten a bosan dagiti aldaw a lumabas. ti umona a babawi no di maud- pudnona kaaduan rayanna naragsakda ken adu ti naaramid dagiti plano ken ara- Di la ammo ti oras ken aldaw udi! T ti di makalagip kabayatan ti NADUMADUMA A WAGAS TI PANAGAYAT panagbiag a naragsak, naliday ken nakurapay, akuen ket di Ti napudno nga ayat, agubbog iti rikna Aniaman naipatang a sagsagrapen a naipagasat ken ayat malagip a lumabas laeng ti Awan makasupang no karugsona Sanguen a pilit, no di ipamuspusan ta lumias panagbiag kada aldaw. Aglak- Uray inebneb ti aloyo irukuasna Ta no sapsapuyotem natiltil nga ayat awanan anag lak-am tay man ti gin-awa Uray napigsa a baagyo di kumorpa Matdaka nga agpaypayakpak ti taaw kinadaksanggasat maragsakan tayo no ag- Tawen dina pilien, ubing, baket, lakay nanayon koma, ngem no Awan alumiim no isu ti kaptan ti rikna Napadasmo man nagduduma a kolor/garit ni ayat CANDID PERSPECTIVES (from page 11, AN AMERICAN....) agallin ti pilid ti biag ket Saan a napintas kenka, sabali ti panagkita ti maysa Dagitat' mangted natibtibker a gaudmo a sumanglad datayo ti maladladdit iti baba Baknang wenno agkadkadapa, uray awanan adal Iti naikaitawatawam nalawa a taaw, lubong ni ayat sangitan dayta, ngem ti pilid No pagduyosan rikna isu ti mapana Ibaklay mo, sapsapuyotem a pilit inagganat' tungpal biag. agal-allin segun ti naikudi a gasat ti naiyanak, Ta ti puso iti mangiparikna ti ipitpitikna PHILIPPINE NEWS (from page 17, NOW IT’S....) Lagipen ngarud a ti aldaw Umona pay laeng a panagkita addan a marikna “Many people think that a the first exam, and felt disheart- agal-allin ken agsukatsukat. No sibugan, regget agrukbos rumangpaya child, even if equipped with the ened. After days of intensive Natalingengen ti kasasaad ita No agkatumpong dayta nga ayat, naragsak a pareha mental abilities, is not emotion- study, she took the second ngem di mapadtuan no ti ally prepared to enter college. I exam—and aced it, getting the am glad to have proven them highest score in class. sumuno a bigat maidasayka. No adda pagtalimudokan ti ayat ket adda bangen Nakaragragsak ti biag ita nga wrong,” Fudolig said. “I felt very happy that I Mabriat ti barukong a masugat, marikna ti saem aldaw ngem inton bigat Tony Fudolig and Lyn Di- could fit in,” she said. No met mapilpilit ti ayat, awan ragsak, pait masagrap maguped ta regta. Isut gapuna maano apparently took pains to At the age of 12, Fudolig Maidukem ti biag, awanan simbeng ti sanguen a biag a no ania ti nasayaat nga have their eldest child grow up a was formally enrolled as a BS aramiden ita nga aldaw di pal- balanced individual. Physics student at the UP Na- “Mikaela could read and tional Institute of Physics. She write in English and Filipino at also took two consecutive music 3 years old,” Fudolig’s mother courses “because I just love recalled. But she made sure that studying different kinds of music the child still had her share of in the world,” she said. playmates and nursery games, The ECPP’s careful steps in she added. keeping her out of the public eye helped a lot, according to Fu- Intimidated dolig, who recalled a similar Recalling her first day at case of another student who was Math 11 class when she was 11, accepted to the university at a Fudolig laughingly said she was young age. intimidated. “It was one thing to have your classmates stare at Bullied you because you are three years The 13-year-old Philippine younger, and another for them to Science High School student strangely appraise you because was allowed to enroll at the UP MAINLAND NEWS (from page 13, FDA....) of the way you dress.” College of Science, but “cam- She recalled in particular eras would sometimes follow how her Math 11 classmates her when she came out of the stared at her baby-doll shoes, classroom. The other students, which she wore in high school: perhaps resentful of her achieve- “They were all so quiet, choos- ments, would also bully and ing to remain silent in their seats, make fun of her in the corri- wearing their college getup. And dors,” Fudolig’s mother re- there I was, wearing a skirt and counted. a blouse, squirming uncomfort- “It was a good thing there ably in my seat.” was an agreement that Mikaela Then on the verge of adoles- be shielded from the media so cence, Fudolig was shocked at she could live her life as a nor- the fast pace of the summer les- mal university student,” the sons. She got a grade of 72 on mother added. 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Tough talk Roxas, who earlier vowed to With regard to Duterte’s foul denied treating women as mere sex objects, say- avoid name-calling and to launch an Foreign policy language and sexist comments, ing he was just being honest to the public. issue-based campaign, also labeled Roxas’s verbal attacks on Roxas claimed the mayor does not Roxas also criticized Duterte’s use of the Duterte as ampaw or rice puff, a Fil- Wednesday also aimed at the tough- recognize views that go against his word “bakla” (gay) to describe him and the ipino idiom referring to someone talking mayor’s stance on China’s “narrow and limited” perspective. Aquino administration. who lacks substance.ampaw or rice aggressiveness in the South China “You continue to disrespect dif- “You (Duterte) represent the biggest danger puff, a Filipino idiom referring to Sea and his use of bad words. ferent sectors of our society including to our country. You will bring us to uncertainty,” someone who lacks substance. Roxas said Duterte’s statement women, (members of) LGBT (les- he added. “Do not fool us Duterte. Do not that he would challenge the Chinese bians, gays, bisexuals and transsexu- Interestingly, Roxas appeared to have used deceive us. Puros ampaw ang to a fist fight or a gun battle was “ka- als) and your opponents. You do not a gender stereotype in denouncing Duterte’s sinasabi mo (You are just giving us gaguhan (stupidity).” have respect for anyone,” he said. supposed sexist attitude. empty words),” the LP standard “Is that the type of leadership he Duterte previously admitted to “Ang tunay na lalaki, hindi maingay. Ang bearer said in a press conference here. will bring to the country? Is fist fight being a womanizer with two wives tunay na lalaki, hindi tawag-pansin. Ang tunay “Matapang ka lang sa salita. (You or gun battle your response to all the and two girlfriends. He was also pho- na lalaki, may respeto. Ang tunay na lalaki, ki- are just brave in words). You failed to problems of our country and our tographed with female supporters sit- lala ang kanyang limitasyon,” he said. do it in your own city and yet you are countrymen?” the LP standard ing on his lap. Duterte, however, has (www.philstar.com) April 16, 2016