COMMENTARY HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS LEGAL NOTES inside look Setting The 5 Legislator Blasts 10 Extended Trips 13 OCT. 25, 2008 Record Straight Gov. Lingle for Cutting May Cause Loss On Waimea Valley Funds for Needy Keiki Of Green Card

H AWAII’ S O NLY W EEKLY F ILIPINO - A MERICAN N EWSPAPER THE MAYOR'S RACE IS ON! Hannemann & Kobayashi Discuss Issues Affecting Honolulu By Albert LANIER he race for Honolulu Mayor turned from a possible Prevedouros, to make it to November 4’s General Election. cakewalk to a competitive electoral contest with the Both Hannemann and Kobayashi spoke with the T late entry of Councilmember Ann Kobayashi who is Hawaii Filipino Chronicle about their policy proposals, challenging incumbent Mufi Hannemann for his job. their records and several key issues, most notably the Both Hannemann and Kobayashi outpolled 7 other proposed rail transit system which many expect to be challengers, including UH engineering professor Panos decided by ballot issue.

MUFI HANNEMANN: “WE CANNOT ANN KOBAYASHI: “RAIL IS NOT THE AFFORD NOT TO HAVE RAIL” ANSWER” "A rail system is the missing ingredient to a better quality of life... “We cannot afford a train. Our city is too small. Visually, it would If you don't like rail, then give me your alternative." look bad and environmentally, it would be bad for our city.”

Chronicle: In the July 16, 2004 issue of the Chronicle: You waited until the last minute to file your papers to run for mayor. Hawaii Filipino Chronicle, you stated: “If we are Why did you wait so long and what made you decide to run for mayor? going to entertain a new spending proposal, it Kobayashi: If I had stayed in my Council race, I has to answer three questions: Do we need it? would have run unopposed and would be facing my Can we afford it? Can we maintain it? If it does- last term. There are lots of issues I could focus on but n’t satisfactorily answer all those questions, we the rail issue bothered me because I know that will not proceed.” In your first term as Mayor, property taxes would have to be raised to support would it be fair to say that the spending propos- a rail system. The openness and honesty in als that have come across your desk have gone City government has been slowly disap- through this screening process? pearing. That’s why I decided to run Hannemann: If I said it back then, I still at the last minute. mean it now. That’s how I govern. I talked with friends and family Chronicle: Councilmember Ann the night before and morning of the Kobayashi, your opponent in the General filing deadline and thought I just Election, says that you have broken sev- had to do it. I love this city so eral promises as mayor. In fact, she cited much and I care about our tax- at least two broken promises. The first payers-especially those on major promise was to close Waimanalo fixed income—our elderly. I Gulch Landfill. Ann says that you are just have to do this. now looking to extend it by 15 years. Chronicle: This isn’t How do you respond? the first time you’ve run for Hannemann: Nothing could be mayor if we’re not mis- further from the truth. Once again, taken… she’s confused. I want you to quote Kobayashi: Yes, I that. It was the previous mayor who prom- ran once before in 1994 ised to close the landfill. When I came into when there was no in- office, I said I would see whether or not cumbent. It was an (continued on (continued on page 4) page 4)

HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 2 OCTOBER 25, 2008 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION OCTOBER 25, 2008 EDITORIAL 3 Dying in Foreign Lands nother overseas Filipino worker was executed after he was found guilty of committing a heinous crime in a foreign land. The beheading Aof Jenifer Viduya in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last week added to the statistics of OFWs who lost their lives while seeking greener pasture abroad. A Saudi Arabia court had sentenced Viduya to death for killing an Arab who wanted to rape him. Viduya contended before the court that what he did was self defense. But his sentence was affirmed by the Tameez Court (Appellate Court) and the Supreme Judicial Council (Supreme Court) of KSA last April 21 despite appeals filed by his lawyer. Following his execution, Viduya's family has complained over the government's neglect of his case. Had President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo vigorously interceded in his case, his relatives claim he would have been spared from the gallows. While Viduya, just 19 when he was sent to the death chamber, may have told the truth that he killed his attacker in self defense, it was just unfortunate the courts in that Arab country refused to take note of his claims. He died with unfulfilled dreams of someday helping his family live a decent life. For years, we have been hearing tales of the sad flight of OFWs in the foreign lands. Even before the hanging of domestic helper Flor Contemplacion in Singapore for killing her fellow Filipina maid, the government already documented dozens of cases of misfortunes befalling OFWs as they toil in search of bright future for their families that are living in poverty at home. families survive in these trying times. They infuse billions of dollars into But the sad fact remains that the government seems to have been the country to help turn the ailing economy yet the government seems to remiss in its effort to protect them. There were countless cases in which be neglecting their welfare as they go about their daily routine. cries for help from abused OFWs just fell on deft ears at the Philippine Every year, about a million Filipinos leave the country in search of embassies. better opportunities abroad, uncertain of what lies ahead while toiling in Now our OFWs, often hailed by the government as the country's unfamiliar environments. So it is just a must for the government to look modern heroes, are dying in the lands they hope would help them and their after them by whatever means. (www.philstar.com)

together with China, Japan and South Korea have widely disparate lev- United Front els of economic development, political systems and national needs. World markets are on a roller-coaster ride, with stocks plunging once Those differences have set back attempts to forge a free trade agree- again yesterday. Recent events show that certain factors tend to calm jit- ment between Europe and Asia, with most countries finding it easier to ters. One is speed in responding to a financial emergency. Another is a negotiate bilaterally. In addressing climate change, developing countries massive infusion – or at least a guarantee — of funding for ailing banks. are reluctant to give up cheap but polluting types of fuel such as coal. A third factor is a united, coordinated response — between the White Even within the EU, some members now want to go slow on their origi- House and Congress, in the case of the United States and, across the nal target of cutting carbon emissions by 20 percent by 2020. Atlantic, among the members of the European Union. But the mere act of gathering together for the 12th summit of the Today the EU will push for a broader united front, not just in ad- Asia-Europe Meeting can go a long way in fostering unity. Rivals India dressing the financial crisis but also in long-term efforts to deal with and Pakistan are attending, and so are warring Cambodia and Thailand. global warming, promote food and energy security, and make the world A united front will also be a boon in addressing the most pressing prob- a safer place. A two-day summit hosted by Beijing starts today, with 45 lem that has shot up to the top of the ASEM agenda: the financial crisis. countries that account for two-thirds of world trade attempting to forge a A coordinated response between two regions that account for 60 per- united front against the pressing problems besetting the planet. cent of global production can prevent worst-case scenarios and speed up The effort will not be easy. The 27 EU members, the 10 members of recovery. (www.philstar.com) the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the countries of South Asia

HAWAII-PHILIPPINE NEWS EDITION Contributing Writers Advertising/Marketing Director Columnists Calvin Alonzo, O.D., Clement Bautista, Linda Dela Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Charlie Y. SONIDO, M.D. Carlota Ader Cruz, Constante A. Domingo, Danny de Gracia, Publisher and Executive Editor Michelle Alarcon, Esq. Amelia Jacang, M.D., Caroline Julian, Albert Account Executives Carlo Cadiz, M.D. Lanier, Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D., Glenn Wakai Carlota Ader Chona A. Sen. Will Espero J. P. Orias Grace F. Fong, Ed.D. MONTESINES-SONIDO Mayor Mufi Hannemann Creative Designer Big Island Distributor Publisher and Managing Editor Governor Linda Lingle Junggoi Peralta Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Elmer Acasio Philippine Correspondent Dennis GALOLO Rosemarie Mendoza Ditas Udani J. P. Orias Guil Franco Edwin QUINABO Pacita Saludes Photographer Maui Distributor Associate Editors Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Cecile Piros Charlie Sonido, M.D. Tim Llena Emmanuel S. Tipon,Esq. Randall SHIROMA Administrative Assistant Molokai Distributor Felino S. Tubera Design Consultant Shalimar Pagulayan Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. Maria Watanabe

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(cont. from page 1; Hannemann ...) we could follow through on the Management. Secondly, we’ve ad- ise that Councilmember Kobayashi the Board of Parks and Recreation When she cooperates and sees promise made by the previous dressed all the prior violations and says you broke was in regard to and Greg Hammer on the Liquor the big picture, I think there has mayor. Ann voted in December had Waste Management pay for the hiring of a Filipino director. She Commission. I could go on and on. been a lot of good that benefits the 2004 to extend the landfill for 15 three violations. Thirdly, we’ve in- says you promised the Filipino But let me respond this way, City. But she’s chosen to take this years—not two years as she stituted a community benefits pro- community that you would hire a you should ask Ann Kobayashi this adversarial role and I think it’s un- claims. You can check the record. gram that heretofore was never Filipino to serve as a director in one question: ‘Throughout your term on fortunate because we were making That’s point number one. (previously) given to the Leeward of the City’s departments. the City Council, have you hired a good progress for all the people of Number two, we searched coast community. So, for two years Hannemann: When Ann Filipino staff member?’ Ask her that Honolulu when she was working high and low for an alternative and entering its third year, the com- Kobayashi says these things, you because she can’t throw darts at with the administration instead of landfill site because I think it’s un- munity will receive a $2 million should ask where is it written. Let someone else without looking at fighting against us. fair to have the landfill situated in community benefits package which me tell you what I said. I said I herself first. Chronicle: What initiatives one part of the island. We found will enable them to allocate the would try to put together a cabinet Chronicle: In other words, will you be putting forward if you out several things during our funds to select social service that was reflective of the face of practice what you preach? are elected to a second term? search. First of all, the most feasi- providers and non-profit groups Oahu—that we would have people Hannemann: Yes, in other Hannemann: Now is the time ble site, if we were to close that help with different programs from every ethnic group. And that I words, practice what you preach. that we need strong, experienced Waimanalo Gulch, is in Nanakuli and activities on the Leeward wouldn’t gauge them based on Ask her that question. She’s been leadership because the number which is too close to homes and coast, as well as additional CIP their political affiliation, whether on the Council for six years. I think one issue currently is the economy. residences. Secondly, it would take funds to repair their parks and their they voted for me or whether they you’ll find the answer to be a re- My experience has been more 6-7 years to identify and build a roads. The key is that the commu- have government experience. I put sounding no—she’s never hired a than just being on the legislative new landfill. Thirdly, it would cost nity gets to decide where the together a blue ribbon committee Filipino to be on her staff. side. I also have experience in the millions of dollars. So, the City money goes. It’s not a directive to help select these candidates. Chronicle: How would you private sector as a former vice Council, which included Ann from the mayor or the City Council. So, that’s exactly what I have done. characterize your opponent? president of C. Brewer & Company, Kobayashi, voted in 2006 to close So, we are in a lot better shape I’ll give you a name—Ben- Hannemann: She supported one of Hawaii’s largest agra busi- the landfill. They wanted to close it with this landfill than before. nette Evangelista. I offered her a me in 2004 and at that time she nesses. I have management expe- but didn’t offer an alternative site. I think it’s absurd that Ann job but at that time she felt she was very much against Duke rience as the former director of the So I vetoed that measure. Guess Kobayashi continues to insist that I needed to be in the private sector. Bainum. Now, in 2008, she’s State Department of Economic De- what Ann Kobayashi did? She made a promise and that I haven’t Beyond that, my cabinet has some against me and very much for velopment and Tourism. I have a voted to sustain my veto. In other kept. I said very clearly when I of the best individuals who are Duke Bainum. Her logic defies ex- history of dealing with the econ- words, she voted to keep the land- came into office that we would see working with me every day and planation at times but I think by- omy, of making things happen and fill open. She has a record of in- whether we could keep the prom- making a difference. My executive and-large that when we worked bringing people together to save consistencies on this issue, while I ises that Jeremy Harris made and assistant is Joyce Mina Oliveira, together on the City Council, good jobs and to create jobs. have been very clear from the be- reneged on. The Council also who is an outstanding civil servant. things happened. When she was This not the time for on-the-job ginning. made sure that that landfill was We have Baby Hufana-Ablan who Budget chair, she helped the City training—to bring in someone with So, what have we done? going to be extended in their vote is the number 2 person at the De- save some money. She bought into no executive experience at the top Number one, we’ve insisted on a Dec 2004 when Ann Kobayashi partment of Emergency Services. the case I made that we needed to of any organization. At the state new management team as well as voted to keep it open another 15 We have several boards and com- raise sewer fees, not once but level, I helped to save the Pro Bowl new management practices at the years. missions filled with Filipino mem- twice, so we could fix our aging which has brought millions of dol- landfill through our operator, Waste Chronicle: The second prom- bers, including James Pacopac on sewer and infrastructure system. (continued on page 6)

(cont. from page 1; Kobayashi....) city is property taxes. We need to Republican Party to the Democratic EPA and has spent millions of dol- view. I’m still a Councilmember provide these essential services, Party because we were because lars on attorney’s fees. until the end of the year. So that’s open seat so I thought I would try but we don’t want to increase we were being targeted by main- One of the basic things in gov- why I say “we” because I think the for it. I had been in the Legislature property taxes because it would stream Republicans who had be- ernment is an openness with the Council should work as a team. for 14 years and didn’t have as affect so many people, especially come very conservative, while the budget process. I believe in having Chronicle: I mentioned that much knowledge of city govern- those on fixed incomes. five of us were more moderate. a very open process and not wast- because most candidates say “I ment. After serving on the City Chronicle: So if you don’t As for Mufi, I campaigned for ing money. So during the first two will have a open budget process” Council for six years, I know more raise property taxes, how can you him in 2004. I believed his prom- years he was in office, I still tried to or “I will fight to get the rail project now about city issues. But now, I’m generate revenues for the city? ises but his promises did not come work with him and support him but off the ground.” I mentioned that running against an incumbent who Kobayashi: One way of cut- true, so that’s why this year, I’m the last two years, I couldn’t vote because you haven’t placed your- has $3 million dollars. ting costs is to streamline city op- running against him. I don't know for his budgets. self in a position to say “I” or limited Chronicle: Why do you think erations. After serving for four about loving Duke Bainum. I mean, Chronicle: So, it seems yourself to certain promises or ob- you lost that race in 1994? Besides years as Budget Committee chair, we were never that close—I’ve you've been disillusioned by Mayor ligations that I take it you won't be the fact you didn't know much I can see areas within the city that never been close to him. But I cer- Hannemann. able to keep. about municipal issues. could be run more efficiently. tainly won’t campaign for Mufi Kobayashi: I don't know if Kobayashi: No, it’s not that at Kobayashi: I didn’t have a lot Chronicle: In a recent issue of again because he made a lot of disillusioned is the right word… all. I’m into working as a team. I al- of money. I was running against Honolulu Weekly, it was reported promises and those promises Chronicle: You did mention ways partner with people. I can’t do Jeremy Harris who was acting that you had “a single issue cam- never materialized. you believed in his promises and some things by myself. The Coun- mayor and who had been manag- paign” in opposition to rail. Do you Chronicle: What were the that you believed in what he had cil has always worked together to ing director, and Arnold Morgado feel this a fair or unfair characteri- promises that Mayor Hannemann said so that comes close. approve certain items. Just as City who had been on the Council for zation of your campaign for Mayor? didn't keep in his first term in office? Kobayashi: Yes but then his department heads work together, I many years. Both of them knew Kobayashi: Definitely unfair. Kobayashi: Well, one of them promises were not kept. I cannot believe in working within groups. they key issues that the city faced. I have alternatives to other city is- was to keep government open and support someone who breaks All of my life, I have been in part- I had been only in state govern- sues like our landfill and sewers. honest. Secondly, he has pushed promises. That’s why I don't make nerships and working with others ment and I thought that govern- I’ve been saying all along that we rail through to the point where a lot promises I can’t keep. because I know that I can’t accom- ment was government. need to work on our wastewater of us on the Council never had a Chronicle: I noticed in a pro- plish things alone. Chronicle: You thought gov- treatment facilities. chance to vote on that issue. We file that you don't use the term “I” in Chronicle: Do you think that ernment was government? Chronicle: I wanted to men- never voted for a train and yet he’s addressing a lot of issues. You say you’re more of a team player com- Kobayashi: I was unaware tion what your opponent Mufi Han- moving forward on it. He promised “the mayor” can do something pared to your opponent? that the city operates a little differ- nemann said about you in the Star the Filipino community that there about wastewater management or Kobayashi: Well, most peo- ently and that city issues are much Bulletin on September 9. His char- would be a Filipino director but out “the mayor” should do something ple have said that that. I think it’s a more day-to-day. The State gov- acterization of you was: “Her ca- of 200,000 Filipinos on Oahu he about improving the sewers. You major difference. I’ll be there for ernment deals with prisons, reer has been a series of flip-flops. couldn't find a single one to serve don't use "I" in terms for what the four years, while he has not com- schools and very large policy is- First, she was a Republican then as director. mayor should or shouldn't do or mitted to being there for four years. sues. The city deals with sewers, she became a Democrat. She Chronicle: A director of what what the next mayor should or Chronicle: Why is that impor- trash pick-up, the landfill, trans- loved me in 2004 and campaigned per se? shouldn't do. Is this because you tant? portation and parks. It involves a against Duke (Bainum), today she Kobayashi: A director of any don’t want to make promises you Kobayashi: I think it's impor- whole different set of issues. loves Duke and doesn't like me.” City department. He promised the can’t keep? tant because at this stage we’re Chronicle: So basically, city True or false? Waianae community that we would Kobayashi: Well, I'm not going to be starting the rail project issues affect people where they Kobayashi: Well, I was once close their landfill but instead mayor yet so I can’t say “I” will do and resolving our landfill problem. live and ultimately how they spend a Republican. The year I switch to they’re trying to extend it for an- this. I’m not presumptuous. I’m not How can you walk into office, their money? Democrats was a non-election other 15 years. He promised to going to say victory is inevitable, as promise people that you’re going to Kobayashi: Exactly. The year. solve the problems of wastewater Mufi has said. So I’m just working solve problems but then leave after largest source of revenue for the That same year, five female treatment and now he’s fighting the from a Councilmember’s point of (continued on page 6) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION OCTOBER 25, 2008 COMMENTARY 5 Setting the Record Straight on Waimea Valley by Romy M. CACHOLA by many, including In the end, a settlement was taxpayers’ money, ended up giving Native Hawaiian reached, but at taxpayers’ ex- away the store. I had hoped that Honolulu City Councilmember and environmen- pense. OHA, which was willing to the City would have gotten back a District VII tal groups. pay up to $6 million for Waimea, portion of the $5.1 million it paid for or the past few weeks, many At a Novem- paid only $2.9 million. The City the easement only, which was of us have heard radio, TV ber 21, 2005 paid the largest amount ($5.1 mil- more than what OHA paid for own- F and print media ads discredit- hearing for pre- lion), received only half of the ership and title to the entire valley. ing Councilmember Ann liminary approval easement shared with the State, In the end, OHA’s share was $3.1 Kobayashi’s involvement in the of the deal, Coun- which paid $1.6 million. million less than what they were settlement case involving Waimea cilmember The Council hastily ap- originally willing to pay. Valley. Contrary to what was said, Kobayashi was proved the settlement in a As the representative ap- Ann helped to save Waimea Val- among four coun- strange, but true twist of events pointed by the Council to negotiate ley from the mayor’s strong advo- cilmembers who at the Council’s March 15, 2006 matters relating to Waimea Valley, cacy to develop the property. voted against the meeting, where the discussion I would like to thank Councilmem- I can speak with a great deal proposal. At the and final vote on Waimea Valley ber Kobayashi for her contributions of certainty on this matter, since I December 7, took all of two minutes—as to the negotiations. She deserves was authorized in May 2004 by 2005 Council Councilmembers Kobayashi, credit for helping to preserve the Council chair (see attached) to meeting, she Rod Tam and myself were enter- Waimea Valley and for her consis- negotiate settlement on behalf of again consistently ing the chambers. tent opposition to commercial de- the Council. Prior to my appoint- voted against the As it turned out, the City’s ne- velopment on the property. ment, the Council adopted Reso- deal to split and gotiators, instead of protecting lution 01-160, which I introduced, develop the prop- that urged the City to give OHA an erty. opportunity to purchase the prop- Bill McCorriston’s law firm With other councilmember’s erty. The intent of this resolution took over legal representation of joining Ann’s opposition, the was to save taxpayers’ money. the case in November 2004 and in mayor denounced the Council’s For the record, I worked November 2005 proposed a set- 9-0 vote and reinitiated settle- closely with Councilmember tlement for the City to keep ap- ment talks with Attractions Kobayashi, who was then Budget proximately 300 acres of land and Hawaii. Attorney McCorriston Committee chair, on budgetary for the remaining 1,500 acres to stated that he wanted to continue and financial implications related be returned to owner Attractions negotiations but only with the to the negotiations. Her expertise Hawaii. The property would be mayor’s involvement and that he was invaluable in our meetings subdivided into homes and devel- no longer had confidence in the with OHA trustees. At that time, oped into an ecological camp for Council. From that point, I was OHA was willing to pay $6 million tourists—a move that was sup- left out of the negotiations as the for Waimea Valley. ported by the mayor but opposed Council’s representative. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 6 OCTOBER 25, 2008 HEADLINE NEWS (CONT.)

(cont. from page 4; Hannemann ...) project. He called it ‘One of the other technologies that were pro- Chronicle: The High Occu- dollars, cannot be used to build lars into our economy. At the may- best transit systems in America’ posed. I think steel-on-steel is the pancy Toll lanes that have been put HOT lane. oral level, I helped save 4,000 jobs and worthy of $900 million in fed- way we should go. We need a rail forward by rail opponents? Chronicle: Lastly, why should at Pearl Harbor. I was instrumental eral funds. You’re going to see my system that will be the centerpiece Hannemann: Yes. You’d have Filipino voters re-elect you as in luring Trump Tower to Waikiki. I administration focus more on the of a multimodal transportation to pay a toll to use HOT lanes. mayor? will be announcing, maybe by the economy. We’re ready for it be- system that includes The Bus, They have never been quite up Hannemann: First of all, of the time this interview is published, cause we’ve been preparing for it. The Boat and bike paths. front with the fact that you have to two candidates running for mayor, I that Disney is building a resort at Chronicle: Just to make it Chronicle: Using the lan- pay anywhere from $8 to $12 dur- have been to the Philippines. That Ko Olina. I was one of the individ- clear, even though people already guage in your 2004 campaign, the ing peak hours. That’s the amount makes a world of difference. How uals who helped clear the way for know your position, what is your opponents of rail argue that we motorists pay in Orange County, can you say that you're going to them to come here. stance on rail? don’t “need” a rail system and that California. Their toll is $10 going in represent the Filipino community Whether it’s money that we’re Hannemann: Unlike my op- it would be “nice to have” but un- and $10 going out during peak traf- when you haven’t traveled to the paying to fix our roads, sewers or ponent whose position is fuzzy necessary on an island with fic. Secondly, HOT lanes do not Philippines? I’ve been adopted by our wastewater system or break- and seems to be a moving target 900,000 residents. They say Oahu provide a convenient way for peo- at least three provinces or towns in ing ground on a fixed rail system, from time to time, I have been very is too small and rail too expensive. ple to get into the Downtown corri- the Philippines—Madoc, Vigan and the year 2009 will be very critical clear from the beginning. I support How would you convince voters dor. When there are 15,000 to Bacara. for the economy. Rail is expected a fixed guideway system. I support that we need rail? 20,000 cars coming off the HOT I also have a proven track to create 4,700 construction jobs the technology that was chosen by Hannemann: I’ll say this. A lanes and merging into the Down- record of working with Filipinos in immediately and 11,000 total jobs a panel of experts who voted 4 to rail system is the missing ingredi- town corridor, you’re going to have Hawaii and the Philippines. That’s over the course of the eight year 1 for a steel wheel on steel rail ent to a better quality of life. We massive traffic gridlock. Thirdly, it very important to the Filipino com- construction period. It’s real money system. A steel-on-steel transit spend too much time in traffic, es- does nothing for the environment munity. They want to know where coming into the economy, includ- system is what the feds have pecially those of us who live on the and lastly, no one has rushed for- your heart is and my heart has al- ing $900 million of federal govern- funded 90 percent of the time west side of Oahu. Number two, if ward to fund the HOT lanes. HOT ways been clearly with the Filipino ment dollars as a result of U.S. since 1992. This technology is de- you don’t like rail, then give me an lanes advocate Panos Prevedoros community. I grew up in Kalihi with Congressman Jim Oberstar’s pendable and reliable. The life alternative. The problem with those tried to get the Legislature to Filipinos neighbors. I lived on the strong endorsement of our rail cycle cost is much lower than the who are against rail is that their al- change its mind about funding Big Island with Filipinos. I sur- ternatives cannot be funded by HOT lanes but he didn’t get a very rounded myself with Filipinos at federal dollars or by the State GET warm reception. City Hall and have had a close tax. They are unrealistic and would My position is this: if some working relationship with organiza- force us to go back to square one. government entity or private devel- tions such as the Filipino Chamber That’s the problem I have with oper would like to build a HOT of Commerce. So I humbly ask for those who do not want rail. I say lane, then fine. It can complement their support so I can continue to we cannot afford NOT to have rail. a rail system but cannot replace it. work on initiatives that will benefit Take, for instance, the HOT lane Also, the money that has been set not only Filipinos but everyone on proposal… aside for fixed rail, including federal Oahu.

(cont. from page 4; Kobayashi....) biggest issue of the campaign. against a train going through our two years and also leave behind Just so that people are very clear city. We cannot afford a train. Our all the bills for someone else to about where you stand—what is city is too small to afford a train. Vi- pay? I can’t do that to people and your position on the issue of rail? sually, it would be look bad. Envi- I cannot ask them to commit to Kobayashi: Well, we have a ronmentally, it would be bad for voting for me if I cannot commit to big traffic problem. There’s no ar- our city. So, I have always been them. gument there. I have always sup- against a train. Chronicle: So, let's get to the ported a form of mass transit but CHRONICLE PULSE Who Are You Voting for Mayor and Why? by Carlota HUFANA-ADER

1. I believe Mufi Hanneman is the best candi- continue his leadership so he can finish date. He has the experience and has whatever he had started for the people of proven this; so why will I vote for another Hawaii. one. I strongly believe that he will continue — David Abrigo, Honolulu to do his best. Salt Lake — Dolly Ortal, 6. We have a lot of things we need to improve today. Our economy is down and costs of 2. ANN KOBAYASHI is the right person. She living and doing business in Hawaii are just has the qualities of a good leader. She's unbelievable. We need someone we can compassionate, honest and easy to talk to trust. I know ANN KOBAYASHI for 20 years. She is honest, responsible, and I and she cares for the people's welfare. know she can deliver what had been prom- — Florence Verdadero, Waipahu ised to us. — Orlando Soriano, Waipahu 3. Mufi Hanneman did a lot as a Mayor. He is sensitive to the people's need. 7. Mufi Hanneman is the better choice. He is Pearl City — Tony Aquino, doing a good job as Mayor and has proven himself as the better person for this job. 4. We need a change in the way we do busi- — Abe Mariano, Honolulu ness in the City and County of Honolulu. I think a vote for ANN KOBAYASHI will bring 8. I support ANN KOBAYASHI. She is fair and an honest change we all need for the better. will not treat Filipinos as second class citi- — Clemente Abalos, Kalihi zens. She values family so much like we do. I know she can do much more if elected 5. Mufi Hanneman has done so much for the Mayor. City and County of Honolulu. We should — Nestor Muyot, Wahiawa HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION OCTOBER 25, 2008 FEATURE 7 SEXUALITY AND ETHNICITY: Issues from a Philippine Perspective (Part 2) experiences. I do not believe that ing wealth or prosperity. Thus, the these ethnic differences at once famous sayaw is what Rizal used in constitute disadvantage. I do not his novel Noli Me Tangere to satirize By Lilia Quindoza Santiago subscribe to the idea that there is the colonial hypocrisy and greed. In a corrosive regionalism in the the novel, the people were made to ilipinos today wherever they Philippines because of different believe that Dona Pia Alba, after not may be, face inescapable eth- ethnicities. Differences per se are having a child with Capitan Tiago, fi- F nic realities. The archipelagic no impediments to progress. nally got one, Maria Clara when she geography of the country led to the Having differences becomes a danced and prayed for a child from formation of over a hundred ethnic problem only when exploitative Santa Clara in Obando. This was communities whose social and cul- practices occur, when differences of course only legend as Dona Pia tural development differ from each are manipulated to promote unjust Alba was having an affair with other. power relations as what has hap- Padre Damaso, the parish priest There are one thousand one pened for centuries now. who is the real father of Maria Clara. hundred islands and nearly a thou- So I believe, a more serious The wildness of the celebra- sand of these islands are peopled gaze, a harder look at the deep tions therefore can only be ex- by over 87 million who speak some structures of Philippine society is and shouting, Hala Bira, Puwera Please give us a child/ When we plained from their ethno-sexual one hundred sixty one (161) lan- necessary, Because in reality, Pasma! (Roughly translated, go, reach Obando/ We will dance the roots. These festivities were the guages. Ten of these languages there could be over-arching struc- go punch ( or dig), save us from pandango). But through the years, spaces for the expression of vari- have over a million native speakers. tures of class, race, gender and overwork or fatigue!) another song, this time a sacrile- ous forms of desire, sexual, phys- These ten languages which all be- ethnicity that need to dismantled.. I The Ati-atihan they say, began gious one has seeped into the mer- ical and emotional. These long to the same Austronesian fam- do not aspire to do an overhaul with when Datus from Borneo fled their riment and added color and festivities signal initiation into man- ily but are mutually unintelligible to this article, but, this can be a mod- islands and landed in Panay. ( Many laughter in the streets among devo- hood or womanhood. Young men each other are : Tagalog, Cebuano, est beginning, as we look into the historians think this “Bornean” land- tees. This “sacrilegious song” goes and women are introduced into the Ilokano, Pangasinan, Kapampan- dynamics of ethno-community rites ing story is spurious but the legend thus: Santa Clarang Pinung-pino/, sexual world through these rites, gan, Bikolano, Waray, Hiligaynon, and social rituals. perseveres anyway). There, they kami po sana’y bigyan n’yo/ ng thus the flirting, sexual seduction, Maranao and Tausug. Rite, as many antholopoligists bought land from the Atis who were asawang labintatlo/, sa golpe’y the release of libidinal energy. The colonialists, both Spanish argue, constitute, construe and the aboriginal inhabitants of Panay. walang reklamo! (O virtuous Santa Among ethnic Filipinos there- and American attempted to inte- convene society. Which is why The festivity celebrates the Ati’s Clara, please grant us/ 13 fore, these ethno-sexual rites are grate these diverse, isolated and there are rites of passage. In rite coming down from the mountains to spouses/who will not complain deemed necessary for the propa- disparate communities by subject- and rituals, the community is as- re-unite with those who bought their when battered). gation of of the angkan (Tagalog for ing the peoples of the islands to sembled to share experiences, lands and celebrate their bountiful People in the town assert that clan) or the puli ( Ilokano for race) their respective empires. But colo- map out visions, delineate prob- harvest. The Akeanon’s (those who the sayaw, like the Ati-atihan, pre- and the perpetuation of life in and nial projects have failed miserably lems, offer solutions through dis- have settled in the land) meet the dated Spanish colonization. The of the community. To forego these because of the imposition of vari- cussion, discourse or simple Ati and in order to be hospitable, the town used to be called Catanghalan rites would mean an end to racial ous hegemonies. Catholicism, the socialization. Akeanon’s (host people) paint them- but was renamed Obando, after a production and a surrender to the main tool of the Spanish conquista Anthropologists historians and selves black in union with the Ati. Spanish Governor General. When colonial master, so, the syncretic has created a religious oligarchy sociologists call our attention today The ati-atihan is replicated the friars could not get rid of the process begins with native and that is deeply feudal and patriarchal to our syncretic rites , syncretic now in almost every town fiesta in sayaw (at one time, the celebration colonial master negotiating the in values. American inspired public meaning the melding or welding the Philippines. The rite serves as was banned from church because of terms for the continuation of the rites education in the early 1900s which of ethnic traditions with western feast opener to jumpstart the cele- the rowdiness of the crowd ) they .This is where intersections/interjec- used English as medium of instruc- colonial rites mostly Catholic ori- brations and dancing in the streets had to adopt it as part of church rit- tions of sexuality with ethnicity hap- tion has produced a globe trotting, ented. Because of these rites, it is as the people flock to the town cen- ual and so had to name three patron pen and become very important. jet setting intellectual class, com- said we have re-invented Catholi- ter to drink, dance and be merry. saints for three-days of merrymak- puter savvy conos and, technolog- cism and vested it with a distinc- Why does the Ati-atihan be- ing. San Pascual Baylon is patron of (Next article, on the Santacru- ical geniuses who generally have tively Filipino character. come wild in the last three days those seeking spouses or partners, san and the Feast of the Nazareno not contributed much to national Syncretism is manifest in reli- after novenas and prayers? Why Santa Clara is the patron of women and the Filipino women and con- progress. The imposition of a na- gious rituals and can be illustrated did the friars choose to adopt the who want children and the Virgin of clusion) tional language based on Tagalog, by the ati-atihan in Kalibo, Aklan, Ati-atihan to become the rite in cel- Salambao is patron for those seek- has created ethnic chaos and rest- the Santacrusan in various parts of ebration of the birth of Jesus lessness and threatens to eliminate the archipelago, and the feast of Christ? There can be as many ex- all other ethnic languages, ten of the Nazareno in Quiapo. There are planations as possible but when which as I said, have over a million plenty of other similar rituals all traced to their ethnic roots, the Ati- native speakers. The constitu- over the archipelago, but let me just atihan is manifest a celebration of tional mandate of a Tagalog based focus discussion on the Ati-atihan, fertility and virility. That it celebrates Filipino national language has led the Santacrusan and and the feast bountiful harvest is significant. The to “Tagalogization” of the islands, of the Nazareno in Quiapo. men shout “Hala Bira” to release li- more than Filipinization and lin- The ati-atihan predated bidinal energy when they shout as guists have not really come up with Spanish colonialism and is a 13th they beat drums and sometimes hard, rigorous answers on how lin- century form of Dionysiac festivity take off clothes in the streets and guistic pluralism and nationalism where drinking, chanting, dancing dance almost naked. can be blended without a virtual in the streets are done to the beat The Ati-atihan as fertility rite ethnic cleansing of all the other lan- of of drums. When the Catholic can be related to the sayaw sa guages of the Philippines. church accepted the Atis into its Obando. Celebrated on May 17, Finally, the decades long fold, the Ati-atihan was trans- 18, 19 as feasts of San Pascual struggles against militarism and formed into a Catholic ritual and Baylon, Santa Clara and Birhen ng dictatorship, the “coup d’etat” mil- became festivity in honor the birth Salambao (Virgen of the Salam- itarist mindset has produced war- of Jesus Christ, or the Santo bao)( people sing, dance, drink ring factions of the leftist, rightist, Nino. Held for two weeks from beat drums until the procession fi- fundamentalist, terrorist lost com- second Sunday of January in nally enters the church where mands . Kalibo, Aklan, the last three days masses continue the dancing and The different ethno-linguistic of celebration turn wild as people the singing in front of the altar. The groups are culturally diverse in adorn themselves in colorful at- religious sing the religious song, terms of languages and literatures, tires, paint themselves in the face, which goes, this way: “Santa tastes in food, clothing, shelter, they use mud oftentimes and Clarang Pinung-pino/anak po landscape and architecture, forms splash these over their bodies, kami’y bigyan n’yo/, pagdating po of worship even as they share then march through the streets sa Obando/ ipagsasayaw ng pan- segments of historical and political with the rhythmic beating of drums dango. (O Virtuous Santa Clara, HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 8 SOCIETY PAGE OCTOBER 25, 2008 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION OCTOBER 25, 2008 PHILIPPINE NEWS 9 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 10 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS OCTOBER 25, 2008 Legislator Blasts Filipino Community Bids Fond Gov. Lingle for Cutting Farewell to Consul Macaisa DOZENS ATTENDED a recent Funds For Needy Keiki farewell party for Consul Arlene REP. JOHN who have less Macaisa who was re-assigned MIZUNO sharply means to health- back to the Philippines last criticized Gov. Linda care, such as our month. Consul Macaisa, who was Lingle after the needy and low in- in charge of Economics, Trade State Department of come children,” and Cultural Affairs, completed Human Services says Rep. Mizuno. her six-year term in Hawaii which announced it would "I believe we're wit- began in 2002. no longer fund nessing the current Arlene fondly recalls getting healthcare for administration's the biggest surprise of her life needy children, de- neglect and as a when she received the news of spite legislation result, thousands her first assignment—Honolulu, passed in 2007 of Hawaii's children Hawaii. She states “it can’t get Rep. John Mizuno any better than Hawaii.” which became law. and families will PCCCH Chair Jean Jeremiah with Consul Arlene Macaisa and husband Allan Rep. Mizuno co-authored suffer." In attendance to wish her a (left) and representatives from various organizations. HB1008 and advocated for its pas- Rep. Mizuno said that he will fond farewell were several repre- sage. The bill provides universal work on a measure during the sentatives from various organiza- Angel Dytioco from the Bulacan Rep. Ching during her first trip to healthcare to all of Hawaii’s keiki. 2009 legislative session that would tions: Toy Arre from the FilCom Circle, Maggie Domingo from the the Philippines as part of the Am- “There are no throw away provide access to healthcare for Center, Carlota Ader from OFCC, Philippine Cultural Foundation of bassador Tour last July. people in our society, only people Hawaii’s residents. Don Alvarez from UFCH, Alma Hawaii, Rossi Patton from the Pa- “Personally, I will miss Arlene Phocas from UPAA, Jun Col- suquinos and many more. and all the late nights and week- menares from COVO, Vergel Ado- Each organization presented ends working together with her nis past president of the Filipino Consul Macaisa with a Plaque of on several Filipino community Chamber, Dr. Lindy Aquino from Appreciation and farewell gifts for projects. It was a pleasure work- the Center for Philippine Studies, her tireless efforts in the many ing with her,” says Jean Jere- Drs. Ruth Mabanglo and Teresita projects that benefited Hawaii’s miah, chair of the Philippine Ramos of the Filipino and Philip- Filipinos. State Rep. Corinne Celebrations Coordinating Com- pine Literature Program, Baybee Ching was on-hand to present a mittee of Hawaii. Jeremiah or- Hufana-Ablan who represented Certificate of Appreciation. Con- ganized Consul Macaisa’s Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann, sul Macaisa personally escorted farewell. Kumu Kahua Theatre to Host New Play ‘Rolling the Rs’ “ROLLING THE R’S” BY R.Z. LIN- MARK will play at Kumu Kahua Theatre from October 30-November 30, 2008. The play centers around Edgar Ramirez, a Kalihi teen who looks like “a Fil- ipino John Travolta.” He’s gay but isn’t both- ered by his schoolmates’ taunts. Classmate Nelson Ariola insists that Edgar is an Ameri- can because he was born in Hawaii and doesn’t speak Tagalog or Ilocano. Rolling the Rs is a play set in the disco years of the 1970s when high school stu- dents hung posters of Scott Baio, Shaun Cassidy and Leif Garrett on their bedroom (L-R) Jason Kanda, Maila P. Roncero, and walls, listened to Peaches and Herb, read M.J. Gonzalvo recall "Charlie's Angels" in Sixteen and Teen Beat magazines, and Rolling the R's. struggled with their identities as defined by Maila P. Roncero and Christopher Takemoto- ethnicity, nationality and sexual orientation. Gentile. Edgar and his friends Katrina and Vi- Playwright R. Zamora Linmark is the au- cente exchange words with their classmates, thor of the best-selling novel “Rolling The dance, sing and experiment with sex in a R’s.” Linmark is a recipient of numerous free-floating, surrealistic story punctuated by grants and awards, including two Fulbright the disciplinary voice of schoolteacher Mrs. fellowships, a National Endowment for the Takemoto and the judgmental gossip of Arts in Creative Writing, and most recently a Philippine-born and raised friends Mrs. residency at the Edward Albee Foundation. Kayabyab and Mrs. Arayat. He lives in Manila. The cast includes M.J. Gonzalvo, Kathy Please visit www.KumuKahua.org or Hunter, Jason Kanda, Tyler Tanabe, Jaedee- call 536-4441 for more information or to buy Kae Vergara , Joy Lacanienta, Malia Lagaso, tickets online. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION OCTOBER 25, 2008 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS Stocks Hit 3-Year Low by Des FERRIOLS / Friday, October 24 2008 gundo said, however, that it is only a matter THE STOCK MARKET PLUNGED yes- of time before the peso would ultimately sta- terday, hitting a three-year low amid fears of bilize. a global recession. Guinigundo said remittances are grow- The Philippine Stock Exchange 30- ing by 18 percent against the assumed company composite index lost 97.09 points growth rate of 10 percent so this should pro- to 1,995.92 — the first time the main barom- vide some cushion especially during the last eter has fallen below 2,000 points since Oct. months of the year. 28, 2005, when the index finished at “Remittances are seasonally high in the 1,960.22. last quarter of the year,” he said. “We hope The all shares index dropped 4.2 per- that the peso will receive support from the cent to 1,284.16 points with decliners stronger inflows from remittances. It’s some- swamping advancers 117 to three. Thirteen thing that is seasonally expected.“ issues were unchanged from the day-earlier levels. RECESSION JITTERS Turnover reached 1.85 billion shares News that major economies are slip- worth P3.20 billion. ping into recession and major stock markets At the foreign exchange market, the plunging are weighing on investors, analysts peso retreated to its lowest level against the said. dollar since January 2007 as investors “This is a herd moving out, we don’t dumped local stocks amid growing fears of have any control over it,” James Lago of a severe global economic down turn. PCCI Securities Brokers said. The peso opened the day’s trade at “Valuation-wise, we haven’t seen these 48.80 to the dollar but pressure brought it levels since 1998,” Lago added. down to as low as 49 during intraday trad- “The market is very emotional right now. ing, the lowest in 21 months. We’re seeing irrational selling,” said Jose By the end of the session, dollar-selling Vistan of AB Capital Securities. by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Ayala Land plunged 7.8 percent to brought the exchange rate back up to P5.90 while Megaworld, dropped nine per- 48.790 but this level is not expected to hold cent to 81 centavos and Filinvest Land sank as the dollar continued to rise and local 6.7 percent to 42 centavos. stock prices plunged. Philippine Long Distance Telephone The recent selloff at the stock market was off 4.8 percent to P2,185. took even more foreign portfolio investments San Miguel A fell 5.4 percent to P43.50 out of the market. while its B shares were down 6.4 percent to This steady outflow showed up in the P44. weekly monitor of the BSP where net out- Traders said technical data now indi- flow of foreign portfolio investments was cate strong support for the index at 1,800 recorded at $25.24 million last week alone. points, suggesting further weakness unless BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guini- Wall Street recovers. (www.philstar.com) Palace Hands Off on Moscow He also noted the investigations are Probe conducted publicly and nothing could be hidden by any erring official. by Paolo ROMERO / Friday, October 24 2008 The House committee on public order MALACAÑANG DISTANCED ITSELF and safety canceled today’s scheduled in- from the ongoing Senate probe on the Philip- vestigation of the PNP scandal in Moscow pine National Police (PNP) scandal in Rus- for “lack of jurisdiction.” sia involving retired police comptroller “We don’t have jurisdiction over the Director Eliseo de la Paz and his wife Maria resolution (House Resolution 843) because Fe, who were caught carrying undeclared it has yet to be referred by the House com- cash worth 105,000 euros, or P6.9-million, mittee on rules to the plenary and thereafter at the departure area of a Moscow airport to my committee,” said committee chairman last Oct. 11 after they attended an Interpol Rep. Rodolfo Antonino. conference. If the party-list congressmen who spon- Press Secretary Jesus Dureza and sored the resolution really wanted to waive Deputy Presidential Spokesman Anthony the jurisdiction issue without any referral, he Golez, in separate statements, said the pointed out that the required number of 48 leadership of the PNP and the Department votes needed in the panel would not be of the Interior and Local Government are al- achieved anyway. ready conducting their own investigations “If we convene, I don’t think we can get into the incident. the majority vote to assume jurisdiction,” “Let’s refer the matter to the concerned Antonino pointed out, noting that most of agencies conducting investigation,” Dureza the 240 congressmen are now on vacation said, adding that Interior Secretary Ronaldo either in their districts or abroad because of Puno has already committed to cooperate the month-long break, which will end on fully with the Senate. Nov. 10. De la Paz was a member of the 8-man But as far as party-list Rep. Teddy PNP delegation to the 77th Interpol General Casiño of Bayan Muna is concerned, it sim- Assembly, which was held from Oct. 7 to 10 ply means “there appears to be a cover-up” in St. Petersburg (formerly Leningrad). on the part of the administration, especially “We would like to look deep into this because the police officials concerned have issue, cooperate and participate in any in- a hard time convincing the senators in the vestigation that will be called on this partic- Senate initial probe. (www.philstar.com) ular issue,” he said. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 12 MAINLAND NEWS OCTOBER 25, 2008

velopers to offer units at prices LA’s says Mayor Villaraigosa. “This plan Los Angeles to Build 20,000 workforce can afford. lays the building blocks of housing level of transparency and stability to “This city’s economic success our middle class can afford and Affordable Homes the City’s housing investment strat- and vitality depend on our ability to takes the first steps toward building egy, which will allow it to leverage plan for a future of sustainability and housing that works for all Ange- LOS ANGELES MAYOr Antonio ilies lost their homes to foreclo- $1 billion in public funds into a $5 stability in our housing market,” lenos.” (www.philfortune.com) Villaraigosa recently unveiled sure—and that number is expected billion investment in affordable “Housing That Works”—an ambi- to rise to 10,000 by the end of housing throughout local neighbor- tious five year, $5 billion plan to 2008. At the same time, house- hoods. U.S. Martial Arts Group build 20,000 affordable housing holds are spending more than half The Mayor’s Office will coordi- units that would make the city a of their incomes on housing. nate resources from different de- to Hold Event in RP more affordable place for middle- Only 11 percent of the area’s partments and develop class families to live and work. households can afford a median- public-private partnerships to reach Next Year Los Angeles is the second priced home and approximately the $5 billion goal. Efforts have got- OFFICIALS FROM ULTI- largest city in the U.S. with an esti- 40,000 people sleep on the streets ten off to a good start, thanks to a MATE Fighting Championship mated population of 3.8 million. Ac- of the city each night. $700 million pledge from Enterprise (UFC), the biggest and most pop- cording to the 2000 U.S. Census, Housing That Works repre- Community Partners. ular mixed martial arts organiza- well over 120,000 Filipinos call Los sents the first time that all of Los Using funds from this capital tion in the U.S., are hoping to hold Angeles their home. Angeles’ housing and planning de- campaign, Villaraigosa’s plan is to a tournament in the Philippines in Unfortunately, affordable hous- partments are uniting in a coordi- build and preserve 20,000 afford- the summer of 2009. ing remains out of reach for many nated effort and under one strategy able homes and implement a UFC officials recently re- middle class families in Los Ange- to invest in affordable housing. This mixed-income housing ordinance turned from a promotional tour to here,” says UFC owner Lorenzo les. In 2007, more than 5,200 fam- effort is expected to bring a new that requires the city’s largest de- the Philippines and were im- Fertitta. “He walks in the hotel and pressed by the enthusiastic re- there are people all over him. We Filipino Chefs Star at Ayala Foundation sponse. ended up doing a public training manuel George Santos of Bistro eggplant, okra, bittermelon, sum- “The Philippines is definitely session and over 4,000 people Dinner Luneta and Daniel Sudar of Red mer squash, spicy bagoong, crispy happening, we’re working on that showed up at the Mall of Asia just TOP FILIPINO CHEFS in the Lantern. tamarind pork belly, and prawn salt. right now,” says Dana White. The to see him. It was very interesting, San Francisco Bay area gathered These kitchen masters put a The event raised more than Philippines, Australia and Ger- even at times a little bit scary be- last month for a benefit dinner twist on classic Pinoy dishes with a $50,000. Proceeds will fund the many—those three are right now.” cause there were so many people hosted by Ayala Foundation USA. twist for a night of pure gastronomic operations of the Ayala Founda- UFC recently agreed to a there.” “Filipino Bytes: A Celebration delight. tion USA which acts as a channel partnership with ABS-CBN, one of Fertitta added that if a UFC of the Pleasures of Filipino-inspired The chefs turned old Pinoy fa- of funds raised by overseas Fil- the largest media companies in event were to be held in the Philip- Cuisine” was held at the residence vorites into inventive culinary mas- ipinos for social development pro- the Philippines. pines in 2009, it would feature of Ayala chairman Diosdado Ba- terpieces such as grilled grams in the Philippines. One of During last month’s tour, UFC fighters but also showcase natao in Atheron, California. The house-made tocino and longanisa AF-USA’s banner programs is more than 4,000 people watched Pinoy and other Southeast Asian menu featured the culinary talents glazed with annatto-cilantro oil, GILAS (Gearing Up for Internet UFC fighter Chuck “the Ice Man” fighters. Currently, there are two of executive chefs from five select fresh oyster shooters with gazpa- Literacy and Access for Students) Liddell hold an open workout at well-known Pinoy fighters under restaurants: Kelly Degala of Pres A cho, maki made from milkfish, which aims to connect all public the Mall of Asia located next to contract with UFC or its affili- Vi, Jennie Lorenzo of Fifth Floor, tomatoes and salted duck egg, and high schools in the Philippines to Manila Bay. ates—Brandon Vera and Mark Tim Luym of Poleng Lounge, Em- pinakbet made from Baby Filipino the Internet. “Chuck is a rock star over Munoz. (Asian Journal Online) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION OCTOBER 25, 2008 LEGAL NOTES 13 Extended Trips May Cause Loss of Green Card early event or if the visit will termi- fifteen months during his third trip. nate upon the occurrence of an The purpose of his first trip of the U.S. Customs and Border less than one-third of his time and event with a reasonable possibil- which lasted four months was to Protection at the port of entry will spent the rest in London to be with ity of occurring within a short pe- sell items and take care of some be charged under immigration laws his wife and daughter, who were riod of time. school matters for his children. In as an immigrant who is not in pos- waiting for their immigrant visas. In case the event does not his second trip of six months, he session of a valid entry document. During his stay in the U.S., he take place within a relatively short took care of his dying mother. His He/she will be issued a Notice worked temporarily and lived in period of time, the trip will be con- third trip, which lasted for fifteen by Reuben S. to Appear before an immigration temporary housing. The court held sidered as temporary visit abroad months, was for the sale of his judge. At the hearing, the govern- that he had relinquished his per- only if the resident shows a contin- family house. SEGURITAN ment has the burden to prove manent resident status although uous and uninterrupted intent to re- The court, in deciding the abandonment of residence. he was absent from the U.S. for turn during the visit. case, took into consideration the to- awful permanent residents Remaining outside the U.S. less than a year at a time. Some criteria used in deter- tality of circumstances. It noted who travel abroad for an ex- continuously for over a year is con- The USCIS looks at the intent mining the presence of a continu- that given the fact that his wife and L tended period should familiar- sidered by the United States Citi- of the green card holder rather children lived in the U.S., his trips ous, uninterrupted intention to ize themselves with the rules zenship and Immigration Services than the length of his stay abroad return include property and busi- abroad were temporary visits and pertaining to abandonment of per- (USCIS) as abandonment of resi- in determining abandonment of ness affiliations in the U.S., family did not show a lack of continuous, manent residence. dence. An absence of less than a residence. ties, length of residence in the U.S. uninterrupted intention to return. They may be refused admis- year may also lead to a finding of One who is returning from a and family and business ties in the sion when they come back and abandonment especially if the U.S. temporary visit abroad is consid- foreign country. EDITOR’S NOTE: REUBEN S. SE- faced with the possibility of losing resident lived and worked abroad ered to have the intent to maintain In one case, a permanent res- GURITAN has been practicing law their green card. and did not establish continuous his permanent residence in the U.S. ident was found not to have aban- for over 30 years. For further infor- A returning resident who is intent to return to the U.S. A trip is considered a tempo- doned his residence in the U.S. mation, you may call him at 212 695 found to have abandoned his/her In one case, a lawful perma- rary visit abroad if it is for a rela- although he took three trips abroad 5281 or log on to his website at permanent residence by an officer nent resident stayed in the U.S. for tively short period fixed by some and was absent from the U.S. for www.seguritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS RP Unveils Anti-Terrorism Robot MAKATI CITY’S POLICE DE- vice that was brought to a bomb trolled either by attached wires from 84 countries. PARTMENT recently unveiled expert and safely detonated. In or by remote control. It sports Gilbert Cruz, the Philippines’ first bomb dis- another demonstration, MAC rear vision cameras with night Makati City police posal robot. Made of aluminum, brought a cell phone to a desig- vision capability and can move chief, said that fiberglass, and engineering plas- nated hostage-taker to open at a maximum speed of 15 kilo- MAC was commis- tic, the two feet tall machine was lines of communication with po- meters per hour. sioned to help the officially named MAC (Mechanical lice. The one-armed, night-see- Bomb Disposal Anti-terrorist Concept) and con- MAC was developed by en- ing robot won the top prize in the Unit handle weekly ferred the rank of Police Inspector. gineering professors and stu- recently held First World Cup of bomb threats that MAC successfully examined dents from the Mapua Institute Computer-Implemented Inven- plague Makati MAC (Mechanical Anti-terrorist Concept) robot and retrieved an explosive de- of Technology. It can be con- tions in Shanghai. It beat entries businesses. OFW Deployment Breaches 1-million Mark in First 9 Months by Mayen JAYMALIN / Saturday, October 25 2008 THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT Administration (POEA) reported yesterday that the hiring of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in various countries abroad has increased and even breached the one million mark despite the global economic slump. POEA reported the deployment of Filipino workers increased by 25.9 percent. Data from the POEA showed that in the first nine months of the year, some 1,005,767 land-based and sea-based workers were deployed, 207,036 more than the number of workers sent abroad dur- ing the same period last year. POEA chief Jennifer Manalili said that the number of newly hired workers increased by 28.8 percent from 258,176 OFWs deployed in 2007 to 332,650 this year. Land-based workers made up the bulk of the overseas workers, registering a 6.2 percent increase in deployment this year. The hiring of sea-based workers, which recorded a decrease in the past years, posted a six percent increase in the first nine months of 2008. Contracts processed from January to September went up by 6.2 percent from a total of 880,699 to 936,147. Manalili said latest POEA data showed that the government already achieved 71.9 percent of the target 1.3 million contracts to be processed this year. She said the POEA had already exceeded the annual target of one million workers deployed, with three more months remaining in the year. Labor officials have expressed confidence that the prevailing eco- nomic slump would not lead to a decrease in deployment since most countries, particularly those in the Middle East, are in need of highly skilled workers. Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said more Filipino workers are expected to be hired soon for Qatar, with higher salaries and benefits. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 14 ILOKO OCTOBER 25, 2008 Ti Eleksion, Ti Puersa, Ti Kalintegan, Ti Gundaway Ni Elektor nga intukitmo. Itukitmo ita ti Narra basingkawel ti politika iti sibubukel Dua a senador ti agsalip: Mc- agbotos. wenno Sagat, dumakkel dayta a nga America ket kasta unayen ti Cain ken Obama. Adda agkuna a Mabalin ti absentee ballot. Narra wenno Sagat” kapudot ti kampania dagiti kan- ‘natangkenan, nataengan, napno’t Ala, uray asino man ti kay- Pangababaan a sao: legacy. grunaan a kandidato a mangibay- padas; ken ‘agkabannuag, ag- atmo a kandidato, dayta ti nasken Kinagaget, kinaandur, bayog iti masnop a partidoda. dadamo, nakurang iti padas. nga aramidem. Nawayaka a man- ILOKO maisurotna a nalaka ti bagi ken bi- Iti Hawaii. Kasta met laeng ti Ngem iti biangko, awan ti gited dayta a botos ket naitedmo agna iti garaw ken situasion ti ar-aramiden dagiti kandidato a ubing wenno nataengan iti metten ti bendision iti dayta a kan- by Amado I. YORO aglawlawna. Trabaho man, pan- para mayor kadagiti masnop a panagserbi didato. Natungpalmo metten ti kar- nangged ken mabalin a panangi- County kas iti Honolulu, Kauai, Big Basta ti panggep ken nasin- bengam. ibibiag ti Dara nga Agtar- maton ti negosio, nangato ti Island. aw ken napudno a panagserbi iti AGBOTOSTAYO. taray ken ni Kadaraan uray arapaap ni kadaraan. Nalakada la UMAYEN ti Nobiembre 4 nga amin. Laglagipentayo a ti eleksion kas S ania a daga iti ania man a a yadaptar ti bagbagida iti disso a Eleksion Heneral kalpasan ti pri- Ti nasken a botosan, dagiti kalintegan. Eleksion a kas puersa basingkawel ti politika yanda. maria. Mapili dagiti agsaad kadag- isyu a pagtaktakderan a pagimba- Kinapateg ti botos. Isu ti mangi- Pagsasao dagiti baniaga nga Tured. Determinasion. iti nadumaduma a puesto. Adda gan ti kaaduan. pakita ti intayo panangipeksa ti Ilokano: “Makapagramut latta ti Saanda a mabuteng a mapaay; latta ni kadaraan a kumandidato iti Kadatayo nga adda karben- bileg ti kalintegan. ELEKSION A mangbukel wenno sanga iti bumangonda manen no maitik- masnop a pagsaadan. . Adda gan nga agbotos, datayo a US cit- KAS GUNDAWAY sadino a disso. Naayat ni Filipino lebda. Politika man ken ania a kita dagiti partido kas iti , Libertarian, izen a makapagbotos, saantayo Panagpuot. Panagriing. iti panangyuna ken panagpadas” ti trabaho, saantayo a sanudan Independent ngem Dua ti kan- koma a suliten ti agbotos. Panangtubay ti masakbayan. Dayta Daytoy ti pagsasaok: “Agituk- kas nayon ti pannakasubok ti bi- grunaan a partido ti Democrat ken Saan a ti kaawan ti panawen a ti palagiptayo iti bagbagitayo. itka iti Saluyot ita iti disso a agtayo. Republican. Eleksion presidensial mapan iti biyembo iti kaaldawan ti Partisipasion dayta kas puer- yanmo, dumakkel a Saluyot dayta ADDATAYO iti katengngaan ti pay ita a tawen iti America. eleskion ti rasontayo a saan nga satayo kas umili. GLOBAL NEWS BBC Says Sorry to RP for Slur by Pia LEE-BRAGO / Saturday, October 25 2008 THE BRITISH BROADCAST- letter to the BBC Complaints Tiger Aspect Productions ING CORP. (BBC) has apolo- Centre, copy furnished to Mark Chief Executive Andrew Zane is- gized to the Philippines for the Pritchard, chairman of the All sued an apology before the mem- offensive skit in the comedy show Party Parliamentary Group- bers of the Filipino community “Harry and Paul” that portrayed Philippines and the UK Foreign who joined the Soho vigil. Filipino women as sex objects. and Commonwealth Office; Sir “We’re sorry to anyone who BBC director general Mark Trevor Phillips, head of the UK was in any way offended by the Thompson apologized, in a letter Equality and Human Rights Com- programme. This certainly was dated Oct. 10, 2008, to Philippine mission; the Office of Communi- not our intention,” Zane said. Ambassador to the Court of St. cations (OFCOM|), the The Department of Foreign James Edgardo Espiritu, for the independent regulator of the UK Affairs (DFA) summoned British offense caused by the episode of communications industries; Sir Ambassador Peter Beckingham Harry and Paul. Christopher Meyer KCMG, head last Oct. 7 following the airing of The Philippine Embassy in of the UK Press Complaints Com- the offensive skit. London received the letter from mission; London Mayor Boris Beckingham said after a Thompson only last Oct. 20 and Johnson; and the Rt. Hon. Harriet meeting with Foreign Affairs Sec- it stated: “Please accept my sin- Harman MP, UK Secretary of retary Alberto Romulo that the cere apologies, on behalf of the State for Women and Equality. United Kingdom regrets the skit BBC, for the offense that this pro- The episode angered most of of the comedy show and he gramme caused you.” the 200,000-strong Filipino com- promised the secretary that he The apology came following munity in the United Kingdom and would relay the Philippine gov- a letter sent last Oct. 3 by Espir- prompted some leaders of the ernment’s concerns about the itu to BBC Trust Chairman Sir community to put up an online pe- program to the British govern- Michael Lyons expressing the tition where Filipinos could lodge ment. ambassador’s dismay over an their protest against BBC and the Beckingham did not make episode of Harry and Paul, ini- show’s producer, Tiger Aspect any apology and said that the tially shown on BBC on Sept. 26 Productions. The online petition producers of the program should and replayed on BBC 2 on Sept. gathered more than 2,000 sup- apologize. 29. porters within three days. The ambassador added that, The episode made an insult- Simultaneous silent vigils like the Philippines, the British ing reference to Filipino women, were also held on Oct. 17 in front press is free and the government stereotyping them in dual roles of the BBC office in White City, does not interfere with the media as domestic helper and sex toy of just outside central London, and directly and the BBC is com- their British employers. Tiger Aspect Productions in Soho pletely independent. Espiritu also wrote a similar in central London. He said the BBC is not a government broadcasting station “but obviously as a government we hope the media always re- spect the human rights and dig- nity of ethnic groups, minority groups, particularly religious groups.” Beckingham said Romulo did not hand him a note verbale to protest the comedy show for the offensive portrayal of Filipino women. He said that there are around 200,000 Filipinos in the UK. (www.philstar.com) OCTOBER 25, 2008 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 15 CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS DIRECTORY 2 HOUSES-OHANA STYLE HANDIRIDE HAWAII TRANSPORTATION, 3/1 w/full basement, 2/1 w/lrg lanai, Kalihi Vly, looking for a full time Driver, must be pleasant $609,000, call 847-6613 and reliable. Call 486-7433 NEED EXPERIENCED BABY SITTER HELP WANTED NOODLE MAKER. PART- TIME for infant in my Ewa Beach home, Health Benefits. 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