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Chinese automaker to invest $8M in Phl assembly plant Great Wall Motor, one of China’s leading car makers will Filipinos are # 1 charity givers The Philippine-Mexican Connection: invest $8 million for the assem- bly of Chinese vehicles in the in Asia, Mastercard says country. (From Good News Philip- Priests, Soldiers and Seamen pines) Filipinos are the top by Riz A. Oades, PhD charity givers in Asia and Africa. This is the result of The late Dr. Riz Oades was Professor Emeritus in the Department of History and Center for the latest MasterCard Survey Asian Studies, San Diego State University. He pioneered courses such as AS 460, “Contem- on Ethical Spending con- porary Issues in Filipino American Communities.” He was also Co-Founder, President and ducted from September 13 to CEO of Kalusugan Community Services; columnist in the Asian Journal; and Vice Chair- November 11, 2010, involv- man of the Council of Philippine American Organizations (COPAO). ing 10,502 consumers in 24 The Haval 5 SUV by Great Wall countries in Asia and Africa. Geographically and In the survey, the Philip- A typhoon victim gets aid The Board of Investments pines topped the most chari- old and above (57%) and ethnically speaking, the (BOI) announced that GWM’s table category at 68% fol- married (51%). Philippines is an Asian assembly facility will be done in partnership with Allen Roxas of lowed by Hong Kong, 66%, Women (50%) tend to do- country. But the Filipi- The so-called Manila Galleon (“Nao de China” or “Nao de Aca- Malaysia, 63% and Indone- nate more than men (48%). State Motor Corp. nos’ religious and politi- pulco”) brought porcelain, silk, ivory, spices, and myriad other ex- GWM is China’s fi rst private sia, 62%. Also, 61% of consumers in cal beliefs are based on otic goods from China to Mexico in exchange for New World silver. Among respondents from the Asia-Pacifi c bought items automobile enterprise listed (It is estimated that as much as one-third of the silver mined in New in the Hong Kong Stock Ex- Asia-Pacifi c, the most chari- specifi cally because theywere Western culture. The Spain and Peru went to the Far East.) On the return leg, the precious table consumers are 55 years Filipinos of today are a Asian wares traveled across the Pacifi c, via the Philippines (colo- change. The company has 30 (Continued on page 19) blend of four infl uences nized by Spain in the late sixteenth century), to Acapulco on Mexico’s subsidiaries. There are already three Chi- -- Malayan, Chinese, west coast. -- Source: The Manila Galleon Trade (1565–1815) | The- matic Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan nese auto manufacturers that are Spanish, and American. Museum of Art part of the Motor Vehicle De- Ilocos Norte is featured Christianity has been velopment Program (MVDP). the strongest infl uence and maintained a period maintained J.L. PheIan. The three fi rms who registered as participants of the MVDP for on TIME’s Global Adviser in the Philippines , and of two-and-a-half centu- The Hispanization of the 2010 are Jianghuai Automobile this was brought to the (From Good News Philip- ries of political and com- Philippines, “but local Co. Ltd., GWM and Chonging pines) -- Ilocos Norte takes islands by Spanish mis- mercial contacts - inevita- conditions often stub- Astronautic Motorcycle Manu- centerstage in TIME maga- sionaries and conquista- bly bringing the far-fl ung bornly resisted Mex- facturing Co. Ltd. (BASHAN). zine’s Global Adviser section dores. ican-oriented legisla- JAC entered into a techni- in a feature article written tion.” This proposition cal licensing agreement with by Hans Villarica entitled JAC Automobile International “Five Reasons to Visit Ilocos With Mexico as a is true in many cases but Philippines Inc. for the supply Norte.” base of operation, Spain not in all. There are two of KD kits, KD parts and com- The article reads as fol- gradually unifi ed the sides of the coin. Span- ponents for the assemble and lows: islands administratively, ish activity in Mexico manufacture of one ton to three Bound to the west by the Paoay’s Church of San Agustin ton light trucks. JAC said it will introduced Catholicism provided some experi- start full production by January South China Sea and to the in a massive scale with ence that was profi tably east by the imposing Gran Boracay. Daily, hour-long next year. Cordillera Central moun- fl ights connect Manila to adaptions to local scene, applied in the coloniza- Likewise, JAC said they tain range, the Philippine Ilocos Norte’s capital Laoag, tion of the Philippines. will manufacture and assemble provinces of Ilocos Norte but the area still manages to trucks and buses with Jianhuai “The relatively peaceful Automobile. BOI said that if and neighboring Ilocos Sur feel far from the tourist trail. character of the military combine the cultural allure Here are fi ve of the top JAC will be successful in this of old Manila and the natural attractions. conquest itself is an out- venture and sell 1,000 units of beauty of holiday hot spot Jar (Tibor), probably 18th standing case in point.” buses and trucks annually then (Continued on page 19) century Puebla, Tin-enameled wrote Phelan. Mexican they will again partner with earthenware Jainghuai Automobile for the precedents also proved assembly and manufacture of Radiation Monitors Continue to Con- colony into the orbit helpful in the organiza- passenger cars. fi rm That No Radiation Levels of Con- of Western civilization tion of Filipino labor as JAC is a company listed in (eduction, arts. sciences. some of the worst ex- the Shanghai stock exchange cern Have Reached the United States languages and customs) cesses of the encomien- and has been a comprehen- WASHINGTON, from which they have not da and repartimiento sive automaker with full line 3/22/2011 – During a de- independent brand vehicles in tailed analysis of four west departed since the 16th (draft labor) were avoid- China. It has an annual pro- coast RadNet air monitor century. ed when these institu- duction capacity of more than fi lters, the U.S. Environ- tions were transplanted 500,000 units. mental Protection Agency Bureaucrats in Spain to the Philippines. BASHAN on the other hand (EPA) identifi ed trace had a habit of treating the has Racal Motor Assembly amounts of radioactive Corp. as its local partner for mo- iodine, cesium, and tel- Philippine colony as if it The Mexican experi- torcycles parts and components. lurium consistent with the were another province of ence also provided the BASHAN has an annual capacity of 500,000 units with Japanese nuclear incident. Virgin of the Immaculate Mexico. “Administrative- missionaries with perti- These levels are consistent ly the islands did form an nent models. The sacra- a market oriented to Argentina, Conception, 18th century. His- Venezuela, Bolivia, Guatemala, with the levels found by pano-Philippine Ivory, partly autonomous branch of the ments were introduced a Department of Energy ing days. Salvador, South Africa, among EPA’s samples were polychromed and gilded, with viceroyalty of Mexico. “ others. -- from GoodNews monitor last week and are glass eyes and silver halo (Continued on page 22) to be expected in the com- (Continued on page 6) Pilipinas Attend the free presentations of the affordable but luxurious housing developments in the Philippines! Presented in San Diego, Hemet and Temecula. Call 619-746-3416 for reservations. Call for schedule Call (619)746-3416 for Baguio and La Union Beach properties. of presentations for brochures and reservations Single family homes in Pan- gasinan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Batangas, Iloilo, Cebu, SAN DIEGO Davao, Cagayan de Oro

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For that Philippines is 3rd most opti- Legal Buzz circumstances, and rightfully reason, you will be invited to by Atty. Aurora Vega-Buzon Esq. so: a supervisor can retali- request an immediate “right- mistic country in the world ate against you for daring to to-sue” letter. This letter Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega complain. In California at does not mean that your case GoodNews Philippines | The Makati Business www.ctvattys.com least, the law recognizes the has merit; it merely means 3/25/2011 -- The Philippines Club, the group that brings Read Atty. Aurora Vega’s previous articles by visiting difficulties of complaining that you now have permis- is one of the world’s most together the country’s biggest our website at www.asianjournalusa.com under these circumstances. sion to file a lawsuit in civil optimistic nations in a recent businesses, also agreed with It will hold a supervisor court. I usually recommend in a global survey on busi- the findings. strictly liable for discrimina- that my clients allow the ness optimism. “We share that optimism,” tion and harassment whether investigation to proceed, The results from the an- MBC executive director Pe- What to Do If You Are or not you complain to Hu- because these agencies can nual Grant Thornton Interna- ter Perfecto said, adding that man Resources Department force the employer to answer tional Business Report (IBR) the key now was to translate or anyone else in the compa- allegations pertaining to showed renewed confidence this confidence into concrete Experiencing Problems ny. If you feel that your case the employee’s complaints. of businessmen in the coun- gains for the benefit of the is weakened because you This information would not try’s economic environment. broader population. at Work (Part 1) did not complain, keep this otherwise be available or Filipino business lead- “We believe that the distinction between regular readily obtainable to a client ers were ranked third in the government can sustain the Atty. Andrew Agtagma co-workers and “supervi- unless and until a lawsuit is world in terms of optimism growth momentum of 2010, sors” in mind. filed. Being able to get this with 87 percent of business- if the [Public-Private Partner- In my previous articles, have not seen these post- information ahead of filing a men saying they were more ship] projects begin rolling we looked at what consti- ers, that raises a red flag that Whether or not you lawsuit provides added time confident about business out this year,” he said. “I tutes workplace discrimi- your employer might not be choose to file a complaint to investigate the case thor- prospects for 2011. understand that they are com- abiding by these laws.) with your employer, it is oughly. The Philippines came in mitted to rolling out at least nation and harassment. essential to file a com- just behind their peers from 10 projects this year. This This article discusses Another place to look for plaint with either the Equal About Atty. Agtagma Chile with a 95% optimism will be significant.” steps that you can take guidance is your employee Employment Opportunity rate and India 93%, and right Since the Philippines be- if you have problems, handbook, which should tell Commission or the Depart- Atty. Andrew Agtagma is behind the Philippines was gan participating in 2004, op- and common mistakes to you where to turn if you are ment of Fair Employment a graduate of U.C. Berkeley Brazil at 78%. timism among local business having problems. Generally, and Housing, or other state (Boalt Hall) School of Law. The IBR—conducted lo- leaders has always tracked avoid. employees are encouraged to equivalent. The EEOC and He works closely with the cally by the group’s affiliate an upward trend until 2009, go to their supervisor, and/ DFEH are the federal and Law Firm of Chua Tinsay Punongbayan & Araullo—is when optimism dropped The most important thing or their Human Resources state agencies, respectively, and Vega (CTV) and its an international survey of the from a high of 95 percent to to do if you feel that you are department. In cases involv- tasked with investigating and clients to provide counsel in opinions of medium to large 63 percent in reaction to the a victim of discrimination or ing co-workers, failing to do enforcing anti-discrimination his areas of expertise, which privately held businesses. global financial crisis, P&A harassment is to learn more so can greatly diminish the and anti-harassment laws. include employment law, “Some may dismiss this said in a statement. about your rights. Employ- value of one’s case. An employee cannot bring a personal injury, and general rosy outlook of Filipino ex- The following year, ers are required to post no- lawsuit in court without first civil litigation. He can be ecutives as simply in keeping confidence level marginally tices of an employee’s rights Reporting to a supervi- filing a complaint with these reached by phone at: (650) with the Filipino’s positive improved to 68 percent as in a conspicuous place—the sor or to Human Resources agencies, and the time to 589-5700, or e-mail at: con- thinking,” said P&A manag- business leaders cautiously lunch area or breakroom, for is straightforward when the bring the complaints differs. [email protected]. ing partner and COO Marivic looked forward to a rebound, example. Besides notices problem is with a co-worker, For example, if an employee Españo. it added. regarding minimum wages or someone who does not is fired, he has 300 days to CTV is a full service “This year, however, such Survey respondents were and overtime, workers’ manage you directly. How- file a charge of discrimina- law firm with offices in San optimism is backed by the also asked about their busi- compensation and workplace ever, sometimes the culprit tion with the EEOC. But he Francisco, San Diego and 7.3-percent real GDP [gross ness expectations for this safety, federal and state law is the supervisor, or someone has one year to file a charge Manila. The information domestic product] growth in year. requires antidiscrimination with even greater authority. with the DFEH. presented in this article is for 2010,” she added. “That’s the Filipino businessmen law postings to be posted as (To be clear, by “supervisor” general information only and highest economic growth rate reported improved confi- well. In California, you may I mean someone who, among Once a charge of discrimi- is not intended as formal le- we have ever experienced, so dence in the areas of employ- have seen notices with titles other things, can hire or fire nation is filed, both agencies gal advice, or to serve as the I would say our optimism is ment, revenue, selling prices, such as, “Equal Employment you, demote or promote you, will normally investigate basis for an attorney-client well-founded.” exports, profitability, invest- Opportunity is the Law,” and deny a raise or promotion, the charge to see if it has relationship. CTV can be The IBR results echoed ments in new buildings, “Discrimination and Harass- give you a more onerous any merit. These agencies reached at: (415) 495-8088; similar findings released re- investment in machinery, and ment in Employment are work schedule, or give you have many charges to in- (619) 955-6277. cently by the Bangko Sentral research and development. Prohibited by Law.” (If you ng Pilipinas, which showed (Story courtesy of Phil- local businessmen having ippine Star and Philippine record-high confidence levels Daily Inquirer) Follow @asianjournal since the entry of the new on Twitter administration last year.

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In honoring the food and merchandise ven- siempre.” Raza is a 501c3 non profit SAN DIEGO – The Taxicab birthday of Cesar Chavez we dors, as well as a member- cultural arts organization. Committee, which administers commemorate the show of ship drive and informational Performers include: The Centro’s mission is to taxicab policy under the auspic- The Centro’s mission is to es of the Metropolitan Transit solidarity among the Fili- tables. PDJ Kuttin Kandi * Pedro pino Chicano communities. WHAT: 2nd Annual La Gil *Danza Azteca Mixcoatl create, preserve, promote System accepted a report on and educate about Chicano, Friday to add new permanent March is also International Hermandad: A Celebration * Raymond Ferrer *AB and temporary taxicab stands in Woman’s Month so we shine of Chicano and Filipino Samahan Filipino Cultural Mexicano, Latino and Indig- the Gaslamp Quarter. a special spotlight on the em- Unity Dance * Ivan Penetrante enous art and culture. The The new stands will make powered women of the past WHERE: Centro Cultural * Pakaraguian Kultintang event is coordinated by vol- room for 16 more taxis to serve present and future. de la Raza at Balboa Park Ensemble * Magos Vagos unteers and a collaboration late-night and early- morning The event will consist of WHEN: Saturday, March with Irene * Crol * Armando of efforts of several com- patrons of Gaslamp Quarter an Art exhibition that runs 26th from 7-10pm and company * Allie Moreno munity organizations. If you establishments. from 3/22/11-4/15/11. There WHY: To Commemorate * La Danza de los Diablitos have any questions please “This is very positive news Chicano and Filipino Unity Mexican Cultural Dance * email or call Enrique De La for all San Diegans,” said com- Gaslamp Quarter.” and honor the history of Chi- INTR1KT * MAAC Stu- Cruz at 619-235-6135. mittee chairwoman and San New locations include: Diego Councilmember (District · 4th Avenue, westside, Perspectives on 7) Marti Emerald. “With more south of E St. taxi stands, people who may · 5th Avenue, westside, Japan: Dealing with Blues and Arts Fiesta in San Felipe, BC have been drinking will have south of F St. To join the tour to San 2011, and enjoy the sights more opportunities to take a · 5th Avenue, eastside, the Devastation Felipe’s Ventana Del Mar and sounds of San Felipe in taxi rather than get behind the south of G St. A Panel Discussion Tuesday, Beach & Golf Resort for the Baja California, please call wheel and endanger lives.” · 5th Avenue, eastside be- March 29 - 5pm to 7pm Gill weekend of March 26,-27, Darla Gogin, 714-812-5856. tween J ST. and Island Ave. · 5th Avenue, westside, Auditorium, Museum of Man, The San Felipe B.C. south of Broadway Balboa Park Lions Club is hosting the Seafood City Food Court Rendevous · 5th Avenue, westside be- 2011 Blues and Arts Fiesta in tween Broadway and C St. San Diego - March 29, · 6th Avenue, westside be- 2011 - 5pm, Gill Auditorium San Felipe this weekend as tween J St. and Island Ave. Please join the San Diego a benefit fundraiser for local · 6th Avenue, westside Museum of Man (SDMoM) for residents. The event features north of Market St. a compelling panel discussion several band from both sides · 6th Avenue, westside be- that attempts to unravel the of the border. tween E St. and Broadway high-stake complexities facing “Agave Blues” band · J Street, northside be- Japan in the aftermath of the will again grace the stage at tween 5th Ave. and 6th Ave. recent earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster. Consistent the “Blues & Arts Fiesta”. with SDMoM’s identity as a This great, award winning, Emerald acknowledged the cross-cultural communication band has headlined at the efforts of Gaslamp Quarter laboratory where people come “Ensenada Blues & Rock Association Executive Director to learn and talk about issues Festival” and was invited Jimmy Parker and City of San that are particularly relevant to to return last June. They Diego Senior Traffic Engineer the San Diego community and received a standing ovation Steve Celniker, P.E., to add the beyond, the goal of the panel and a encore. This band is taxi stands. is to provide an opportunity from San Felipe and will re- “Positive actions in our for local residents and visitors ally get ya goin’. Arturo Es- communities are the result of to better understand the situa- quivius Yee on Lead guitar, hard work by individuals,” she tion in Japan from a variety of · Island Avenue, northside Derek Wile on Keyboards, Myrna Reyes (far left), escrow officer of Coldwell Banker Premier, said. “I want to thank Jimmy between 7th Ave. and 6th Ave. perspectives. and Steve for their efforts to and Jimmy Moore on drums. and Gen Silverio (far right) of Asian Journal enjoy a sampling of Filipino affect positive change in the (Continued on page 5) Tickets to the event are fastfood favorites at Seafood City in Orange Ave, Chula Vista. Dr. Bel An- $20 per person. tioquia (second from left) and another dentist friend also met for lunch.

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starting weight is both realistic dren who consume at least one tempting dishes in fast food doctor, they usually give you Contemporary Asian and valuable. or more meals at a fast food places that it is hard for us to a BMI rating and so ask him Children are also affected restaurant is at risk for obesity. resist the smell, aroma, and or the nurse your BMI and by overweight and obesity. Many Americans also spend taste of it. When we go back whether you are overweight or American Issues Conditions that were once most of their waking hours en- home, we are tired with stom- obese. Ex. If you are an adult by Dr. Ofelia Dirige only diagnosed in adults such gaged in sedentary behaviors. achs full and all we want to do with a BMI of 25-29.9 kg/m Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan Community Services. as high blood cholesterol, hy- The environment does not is watch TV and then sleep. squared, you are overweight www.fi lamwellness.org pertension and Type 2 diabetes facilitate a physically active The calorie balance way and if your BMI is 30 kg/m are now increasing in children lifestyle such as the lack of is a lifelong process but is squared, you are obese. and adolescents. These condi- sidewalks and parks close to an effective way. We slowly Second, you should have an Second of a Series tions tend to persist throughout where they live. undo some of the bad habits idea about how many calories the lifespan so that prevention Weight control is a big we learned in childhood and you need each day. Caloric of obesity in childhood is an business in our world today. substitute healthier practices. level usually depends upon Weight Control: Eat Right effective strategy for com- There are so many diets that It takes time to change and it your gender, age, activity, and bating the obesity epidemic. are being advertised that are is a step by step way until we other factors. Many children and teens that quick ways to lose weight. I fi nally get it all together. So be You can ask a dietitian in and Be Active are obese are also often the remember the Grapefruit Diet, patient. the clinic how many calories “Calorie balance over time is the key to weight management. objects of teasing and dis- Atkins Diet, South Beach you need each day. Of course, Calories consumed must equal calories expended to maintain the crimination that may lead to Diet, High Carbohydrate Low Key Recommenda- she/he will tell you how many same body weight. Consuming more calories than expended will psychological problems. Protein Diet, and many other tions from the New Dietary calories (Ex: 1200-1600 cal/ result in weight gain. Consuming fad diets. The trouble with Guidelines 2010 day) you need but this may fewer calories than expended will Factors contributing to these regimens is that it may be diffi cult for you to trans- the obesity epidemic be effective for the short term • Prevent or reduce weight late into what kind of foods, result in weight loss. This can be but is not guaranteed for the through improved eating how much, and how often. achieved by eating less food, be- The current dietary intake long term. You may lose many and physical activity Ex. If you are a male age 51+ ing more physically active, of Americans have contrib- pounds for trying it for several • Control calorie intake and sedentary your estimated or best of all, eat less and exer- uted to the obesity epidemic. months or years but once you to manage body weight. caloric need is 2,000- 2200 cise.” -- Dietary Guidelines 2010 The food supply has increased stop it and go back to your Ex. If overweight, eat calories per day. As one gets Importance of Weight with this. In fact we know dramatically and so did the normal eating habits, you gain less calories from food older (70 or 80 years), the that we look prettier when we caloric consumption of each back your former weight and and beverages. caloric needs are lower.) Weight is such an important are at the right weight, when person. A survey of the eat- even much more. This “yo-yo” • Increase physical activ- issue. It can affect one’s self we can fi t into more sexy ing practices of Americans dieting is worse because you ity or MOVE and re- To make it simpler, dieti- esteem. When we meet a rela- clothes, and feel so light and showed a difference in eating would gain more weight than duce time for sedentary tians usually suggest specifi c tive, friend, acquaintance, or energetic. It is when we go the habits between young people your starting weight. And if behaviors. healthy foods rich in nutri- co-worker, the fi rst thing they other extreme of being under- (2-18 yrs) and adults (19 yrs you decide to go back to your ents and low in calories and notice about us is whether we weight and anorexic (eating and older). Alcohol is a major diet, it will be much harder to Maintaining weight is a a sample dietary pattern you have gained or lost weight. little and exercising a lot) that source of calories for adults; lose weight. lifelong process. It starts in can follow to have an idea of We feel slighted when their our body gets into trouble. I whereas for children it is fl uid The proper way to maintain childhood, adolescence, adult- what foods or dietary pattern comment is “O tumaba ka yata don’t see much problem with milk. Sugar-sweetened bever- or lose weight hood, pregnancy and breast- you need to meet your caloric ” (I think you gained weight). underweight Filipinos; on the ages (soda) and pizza contrib- Of course, the best, feeding, and older age. Be requirements. One feels happy when we say contrary we see more on the ute greater calories for teens. safest, and most effective patient and persistent. they have lost weight. Excess overweight side. For seniors age 70+, dairy des- way to control weight as we Here are some of the foods weight is highly visible and Most important of all, serts (ice cream, frozen yogurt, mentioned above is the tradi- Things helpful to know to suggested: evokes some powerful reac- weight affects our health. In- milk shakes, sherbert, pud- tional, old fashioned way that follow the above suggestions: tions from other people and dividuals who are overweight ding) and ready-to-eat cereals we have always heard, “Eat Eat more whole grains, especially from those who or obese have an increased contribute more calories. healthy & less and be more Are you overweight, vegetables and fruits. Adults carry the excess weight. risk of many health problems The overall environ- physically active.” The trouble obese or of normal weight? who eat more whole grains, Some individuals espe- such as Type 2 diabetes, heart ment has also contributed to with this is that it a slow pro- especially those high in fi ber, cially women, would like to disease, and certain types of the obesity epidemic. Choices cess and takes a long time to First, you need to know have lower body weight than be slim for cosmetic reasons. cancer. Ultimately, obesity can are often limited by what is achieve. It is also a disciplined whether you have average those who eat more refi ned They want to look prettier, increase the risk of prema- available in places such as regimen of eating only the weight, underweight, over- grains. I think since whole be more appealing to their ture death. Reports show that grocery stores, restaurants, “good nutritious foods” and weight, or obese. You can grains are heavier in texture, boyfriends or husbands, and health can be improved by a schools and worksites. avoiding the tasty, pleasurable, determine this from the Body you get full easily and you some may even aspire to be a loss of 5-10% of your starting Communities with a large “highway to heaven foods” Mass Index (BMI) that mea- will eat less. Ex. whole grains model, actress, actor or celeb- weight. It means that an initial number of fast food places or such a lechon, chicharon, sures your weight against include whole wheat pan de quick-service restaurants tend halo-halo, turon and bulaklak. your height using a particular (Continued on page 15) rity. There’s nothing wrong goal of losing 5-10% of your to have higher weights. Chil- Besides, there are so many formula. When you visit your

Company itself. the Year reducing our environmental award footprint even further.” 3. My son likes planes and from the At Large... he and I like to play on their Environ- Boeing is making mea- website. mental surable progress to improve Protection the environmental perfor- by Miles Beauchamp So here goes: “The Boe- Agency mance of Boeing operations. ing 747-8 Intercontinental (EPA) for From 2002 through 2010, Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the successfully began its fl ight everybody who had a hand its ongo- on a revenue-adjusted basis, Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International test program recently, tak- in designing, building and ing commitment to protect- Boeing has reduced energy University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. ing off from Paine Field in preparing this airplane for ing the environment through consumption by 30 percent He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. Everett, Wash., before more fl ight – our engineers, our energy effi ciency. Boeing is and CO2 emissions by 28 than several thousand em- manufacturing employees, among 40 ENERGY STAR percent. On an absolute ployees, customers, suppli- our colleagues in Boeing Partners of the Year – includ- basis since 2002, Boeing has ers and community leaders. Fabrication, our colleagues ing 15 from the industrial reduced energy consump- Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental The airplane landed four in Boeing Test & Evaluation, category – that will be hon- tion by 15 percent, which is hours and 25 minutes later at our external suppliers – for ored by the EPA during an equal to saving 2,121,643 Conducts Successful First Flight Boeing Field in Seattle. The all their hard work.” awards ceremony on April MMBtus, or enough en- Newest passenger member of 747 family touches 747-8 Intercontinental’s fi rst 12 in Washington, D.C. ergy to power 54,168 aver- down after four-hour, 25-minute fl ight fl ight marks the beginning of Lower costs, less emis- “Boeing’s robust energy age homes for a year in the a fl ight test program that will sions management program is a United States. Additionally, can see it in your because: fi nish in the fourth quarter. national model,” said Eliza- fi ve Boeing buildings have eyes: you’re won- The 747-8 Interconti- beth Craig, acting director of received ENERGY STAR 1. I like With 747 Chief Pilot EPA’s Offi ce of Atmospheric labels for energy effi ciency dering, “What now? nental will have the lowest I the planes Mark Feuerstein and Capt. seat-mile cost of any large Programs. “Effective energy improvements, including the What’s he up to? Why a Paul Stemer at the controls, commercial jetliner, with 12 management not only helps Boeing Corporate Offi ces the newest member of the the bottom line, but it also building in Chicago. column about Boeing?” 2. How percent lower costs than its often do you hear about 747 family took off at 9:59 predecessor, the 747-400. is our most cost-effective Those are fair questions, Boeing? Sure, you hear the a.m. and landed at 2:24 p.m. The airplane provides 16 climate strategy.” ENERGY STAR was I’ll grant you. I did a name all over the place and local time. “What a great percent better fuel economy, introduced by the EPA in you hear about airlines, but privilege to be at the controls 16 percent less carbon Boeing received the 1992 as a voluntary, market- column about Boeing not much about the Boeing of such a great airplane on its emissions per passenger award after demonstrating an based partnership to reduce fi rst fl ight,” said Feuerstein. and generates a 30 percent ongoing commitment to ef- greenhouse gas emissions “And what an honor to share smaller noise footprint than fective energy-management and other pollutants associ- ASIAN JOURNAL this day with the thousands practices; enterprise-wide ated with energy use. Today, The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California the 747-400. The 747-8 of men and women who Intercontinental applies reduction in energy con- the ENERGY STAR label An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most designed and built this air- sumption; and employee can be found on more than widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! interior features from the 787 plane.” Dreamliner that includes a engagement and awareness 60 kinds of products as well Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio new curved, upswept archi- activities. The award honors as new homes and buildings. Publisher & Editor Managing Editor The fl ight was the fi rst of tecture giving passengers a Boeing for embedding en- Last year alone, Americans, Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp more than 600 fl ight hours in greater feeling of space and ergy conservation practices with the help of ENERGY Associate Publisher Associate Editor the test program for the new comfort, while adding more into all sustaining operations STAR, saved $18 billion on 747-8 Intercontinental. The room for personal belong- and using common tools, their utility bills and prevent- Ashley Silverio airplane followed a route plans and performance met- ed greenhouse gas equivalent Assistant Editor ings. over Eastern Washington, Korean Air and VIP cus- rics to drive improvements. to those of 34 million cars. In Pursuit of Excellence where it underwent tests for tomers have joined launch Boeing Chairman, Presi- Products, homes and build- Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) basic handling and perfor- customer Lufthansa in order- dent and CEO Jim McNer- ings that have earned the Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) mance. The airplane reached ing a total of 33 747-8 Inter- ney credited employees. ENERGY STAR prevent Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) a cruising altitude of 19,000 continentals. First delivery “This achievement is a emissions by meeting strict Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) feet (5,791 meters), and a of the 747-8 Intercontinental testament to the innovation energy-effi ciency specifi ca- speed of up to 250 knots, is scheduled for the fourth and creativity of the entire tions set by the EPA. The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all or about 288 miles per hour quarter. Air China also has Boeing team, which simul- Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date is ev- (463 kilometers). agreed to order fi ve Intercon- taneously cut our energy Boeing has been an ery Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Thursday prior tinentals, pending govern- usage, reduced our facili- ENERGY STAR Industrial to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or “This a great day for the ment approval. ties’ environmental footprint Partner since 1997, and this information, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available 747-8 team and for all of and drove improvements in is its fi rst Partner of the Boeing. What an honor it Boeing Named ENER- our business performance. Year award since earning an for $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not responsible is to see such a beautiful We are proud of our teams’ award under the prior EPA for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs but welcomes sub- GY STAR® Partner of the airplane fl y,” said Elizabeth Year efforts. This is a great honor Green Lights Program in missions. Entire content is © 2009 copyrighted material by Asian Lund, vice president and for Boeing—one that will 1999.” (From the Boeing Journal. Materials in this publication may not be reproduced without general manager of the 747-8 motivate us to keep improv- website) specifi c permission from the publisher. Boeing will receive an program. “I want to thank ENERGY STAR® Partner of ing our energy effi ciency and

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But best of all, take out.” Immerse means Monitors diation from natural sources God has promised eternal life “to plunge under, or to cover like rocks, bricks and the completely.” From these in His kingdom at the end of (Continued from page 1) sun that are about 100,000 our spiritual journey. definitions, it is clear that times higher than what we If we are now overwhelmed Kings and Lord of Lords?” will reign forever and ever.’” immersion is the biblical captured by three moni- have detected coming from by the infinite possibilities The kingdom of God is the God holds out such wonder- method of baptism. Baptism tors in California and one in Japan. For example, the of this world out there – how heart of the gospel of Christ. ful and unimaginable prom- by immersion symbolizes our Washington State on Friday, levels we’re seeing com- much more will it be when Mark 1:14-15 (NIV) says, ises of the brightest future death and burial, while rising March 18 and sent to EPA ing from Japan are 100,000 possible. Yet to reach that out of the baptismal water scientists for detailed labora- times lower than what you future destination it is vital symbolizes a resurrection to a tory analysis. The data was get from taking a roundtrip for us to persist in following new life in Christ. reviewed over the weekend international flight. Him – to continually repent Baptism in a Christian and the analysis was com- EPA is in the process of when we stumble, remaining church is done when we are pleted Monday night. The conducting detailed filter focused on God’s words and mature enough to understand radiation levels detected on analyses for fixed monitors the goal. repentance and the magnitude the filters from California located in Oregon. Despite the claims of of committing our life to fol- and Washington monitors EPA’s RadNet filter many who teach that once lowing God. The seriousness are hundreds of thousands results for San Francisco, we are saved we are always of baptism clearly makes it to millions of times below Seattle, Riverside and Ana- saved, it is always possible in a decision for those who are levels of concern. heim, California detected this life to subsequently deny mature, and not those who are In addition, last night pre- minuscule quantities of God and lose out on salva- still babies. Jesus did bless liminary monitor results in iodine isotopes and other tion. After all, we are only little children, but did not Hawaii detected minuscule radioactive particles that human, and time and again, baptize them, because they levels of an isotope that is pose no health concern at the we are led astray. Neverthe- were not mature enough to also consistent with the Japa- detected levels. Below are less, God speaks of our salva- make it a decision to commit nese nuclear incident. This the results of the detailed fil- tion as sure – as indeed it is their lives to following God. detection varies from back- ter analysis. All of the radia- as long as we don’t come to Of course, the water in ground and historical data tion levels detected during a point of rejecting Him and baptism is only a symbol. In in Hawaii. This isotope was the detailed filter analysis His way. reality, the cleansing of sin detected at our fixed monitor are hundreds of thousands As long as we actively seek and reconciliation to God are in Hawaii, and it is far below to millions of times below God’s will and allow His by the shed blood of Jesus any level of concern for hu- levels of concern. Holy Spirit to work in our Christ, our Savior. Without man health. The sampling All units are in Picocuries lives, our eventual salvation His sacrifice, our sins cannot filter from this monitor is be- is guaranteed. God promises be washed away. -- AJ ing sent to our national radia- (Continued on page 9) March 25-31, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 the legal consequences? Can So in your case, your I must caution you that office address is located at my childhood sweetheart divorce and remarriage will these are general informa- 10717 Camino Ruiz, Suite Phil - Am petition me later on? Please be recognized by the US, tion on the subject. Your 131, San Diego, CA 92126. advise me on what to do. and your new wife can file a case may be different, so you He also has an office in the green card petition for you. must consult with an attor- Philippines at 1240 Apacible Law 101 Thank you. ney before taking any legal Street, Paco, Manila, Philip- by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. The problem arises when steps. pines 1007, with telephone Member, State Bar of California & Igor you go back to the Philip- numbers (632)522-1199 and Integrated Bar of the Philippines pines because Philippine Sincerely, (632)526-0326. Please call Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- law does not recognize for- (858)348-7475/(858)536- urnalusa.com Dear Igor, eign divorces (except under Atty. Karagdag 4292 or email him at rkara- Article 26 of the Family [email protected]. Thank you for your email. Code, which does not apply He speaks Tagalog fluently. We regret that your mar- to your case). So, you will Articles written in this col- My Childhood Sweetheart riage is not working well. I be considered as still married About Atty. Karagdag umn are not legal advice but usually advise my clients to by Philippine law. If you go are hypotheticals intended as Wants to Petition Me first explore all avenues for back to the Philippines with Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , general, non-specific legal reconciliation but it seems your new wife, and then you Jr. is licensed to practice law information. Readers must Dear Atty. Karagdag, mask and live a truthful life. this is no longer feasible in live together as husband and in both California and the seek legal consultation be- In fact, we honestly feel that your case. wife there, you can be sued Philippines. He practices im- fore taking any legal steps. I have been reading your it would be better for every- for concubinage. So if you migration law in San Diego articles about marriage in one if we just go our separate The first thing you must plan to stay in the Philip- and has continuously been the Philippines and getting a ways and end our constant understand is that divorce pines, you should get an an- a trial and appellate attor- divorce in the United States. quarrels. here is covered by state law. nulment from the Philippine ney in the Philippines since Follow @asianjournal This means that divorce court. 1989. He travels between on Twitter I have been In my laws are different among San Diego and Manila. His married for recent states, but in general, di- twenty years trip to the vorce is recognized all over here in the United the United States. For ex- Philippines. States, I ample, you must have lived I met my met my in California for at least 6 wife while I childhood months before you can file a was nursing sweet- divorce in California. Resi- myself from a heart. She dency is shorter in Nevada, painful sepa- is now a which only requires 6 weeks. ration from U.S. citi- This is relevant because if my childhood sweetheart zen and divorced. We were you are a tourist, your maxi- who left me to migrate to surprised to discover that mum stay is 6 months. the United States with her after so many years, we still family. Unfortunately, my love each other. I have never The immigration status of wife and I are both unhappy felt like this way before, not a person has nothing to do with our marriage. We have with my wife. I realize how with the divorce. In fact, the tried our best to make our beautiful life would have US recognizes US divorces marriage work but it seems been if I married my child- obtained by foreigners in the that our situation is hopeless. hood sweetheart instead. US. For example, a Filipino Indeed, there is truth to the who gets a divorce here and Filipino saying that “kung The problem, of course, if then remarries a US citizen is hindi uukol, hindi bubukol”. that I am not legally free to eligible to be petitioned by We always fight and have marry her. Now, I am plan- his new wife. For as long as long ceased to be intimate. ning to finally take the nec- he stays in the US, he will For many years, we have essary legal steps, but I am have no problem about his been living a masked life for not sure which one to take. marital status. Even if he the sake of our two children, Should I file a petition for overstays in the US, he can but now that they are grown annulment in the Philippines, still be petitioned by his US ups, we feel that it is about or can I divorce my wife in citizen wife. time that we shed off our the United States? What are Walmart Commits $5 Million in Response to Japan Earthquake Funds to support emergency relief efforts throughout the country Walmart announced an initial commitment of $5 million in cash and in-kind do- nations for emergency relief efforts in response to the tragic earthquake and tsuna- mi aftermath in Japan. In addition, Walmart operations around the world continue to plan or have implemented fundraising drives among associates and customers to provide additional relief funds for the victims. With over 35,000 associates and 371 operations in Japan, Walmart, in the wake of the devastation, had quickly took action to help by setting up distribution points for relief items in store parking lots when the stores themselves were too damaged to open. Stores and distribution centers also provided in-kind donations to the vic- tims including water, food and sanitary items. BENTONVILLE, Ark., and CEO of Walmart In- March 23, 2011 – On March ternational. “A crisis only 15, 2011, Walmart (NYSE: reinforces that commitment, WMT) announced an initial and our thoughts are with commitment of $5 million those affected by this disas- (USD) in cash and in-kind ter.” Walmart has long been donations for emergency re- recognized as a corporate lief efforts in response to the leader around the globe in tragic 9.0 magnitude earth- the area of disaster relief. quake and resulting tsunami Most recently, that have left thousands dead A Red Cross relief worker Walmart supported flood and tens of thousands home- relief efforts in Brazil, with less in Japan. Also, Walmart cash and in-kind donations operations around the world of water, acrylic blankets, valued at more than $1 are planning or have imple- tents, warm clothes, fleece, million (USD). In addition, mented fundraising drives portable toilets, flashlights, Walmart contributed more NEW PATIENT among associates and cus- batteries, and other necessary than $3 million (USD) in tomers to provide additional relief items. cash and in-kind donations CLEANING relief funds for the victims. “Our operations in Ja- for the 2010 earthquakes in Within the first three days pan are actively engaged in Haiti and Chile. Walmart following the earthquake and providing assistance on the also contributed $3 million tsunami, Walmart associates, ground, and we’re continu- (USD) for the 2008 Sichuan $40 ing to monitor the situation working across Japan, quick- earthquake in China. WITH THIS COUPON (Regular $115) ly took action to help by and look for additional ways setting up distribution points that we can help with the About Philanthropy at Includes full mouth exam, for relief items in our store relief efforts,” added Toru Walmart necessary x-ray & cleaning parking lots when the stores Noda, president and CEO, This offer is for new patients without insurance. themselves were too dam- Walmart Japan. He added Walmart and the Walmart aged to open. In the immedi- that since the disaster struck Foundation are proud to ate aftermath, our stores and Walmart associates were support the charitable causes distribution centers provided working around the clock that are important to custom- in-kind donations to the to keep supply going to the ers and associates in their victims including water, food Seiyu stores in Japan which own neighborhoods. 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Price Sendai area. gave more than $512 mil- added that Walmart was “Giving back to our com- lion in cash and in-kind gifts also mounting a full scale munities, especially in a globally, $467 million of operation to get additional time of need, is part of our which was donated in the relief supplies into Japan. culture at Walmart,” said U.S. To learn more, visit The supplies include 95 tons Doug McMillon, president www.walmartfoundation.org. Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 25-31, 2011 and win. One could also take his People only remember, forget, side and still win. Of course, and forgive what they know. So this is true in a more or less free far, Filipinos only know what environment where issues are was published and made known debated freely and without fear. on a limited accessibility, avail- Cielito says When Marcos declared ability and affordability basis. In Martial Law and made himself fact, when some of the informa- a dictator with almost absolute tion came out, Marcos was in powers, for freedom-loving control of the Philippine media, by Maria Cielito Bejarin Filipinos, it became untenable and could detain anybody who Read Maria Cielito Bejarin’s previous articles by visiting our to take and defend his side. You published anything negative website at www.asianjournalusa.com would have to be a sycophant, a about his regime and who dis- paid-propagandist, a loyalist, or agreed with him, his family or a threatened and coward liar to his cohorts. defend the atrocities committed If Bongbong continues to MARCOS: To Be or Not To during his dictatorial regime. insist and persist, everything Your Right Under Federal I was sincere when I said in that brought dishonor during his my previous article that for the father’s dictatorial regime; the Be @LNMB (Part II) sake of his father and his own, many offenses involving moral Bankruptcy Law (LIBING is LEAVING it to the LIVING) Senator Bongbong Marcos turpitude; would be known and Bankruptcy is about getting a Fresh Start y youth, my should let his father rest in peace spread up to the remotest areas and should instead fathom his that regular media, the internet The Law Offices of Kenneth Certain Tax Obligation dreams, my own destiny and focus on his and smart phones can reach. M. Cooke is dedicated to serv- Lawsuits Judgments early hopes, my own achievements and fam- Research made by the Move- ing the community’s needs with M ily redemption through good ment for a Free the Philippines excellent and ethical legal repre- Under Chapter 13, the law ambitions and my politics deeds. led by Manglapus and other sentation in the areas of Bank- allows you to eliminate of your Imee Marcos earlier publicly human rights groups shows that ruptcy, Immigration & Divorce. 2nd Mortgage. While you repay intertwined with three declared, “If it were my call, I Ferdinand Marcos allegedly We understand that the key to only a part of your debts under a Filipino political giants would want my father to attain committed the following of- our firm’s success is to establish 3 to 5 years payment plan. peace and quiet at a proper fenses: outstanding client relationships. Our final goal is for you to whom I called the 3Ms - grave just so this controversy Shutting down Congress and We listen to each and every cli- get a permanent discharge order Macapagal, Marcos and will cease.” She feared that her the independent media; ent’s concerns. We do our best from the court. When we get father’s tomb could be vandal- Imprisoning innocent nuns, to offer great service. a permanent discharge it will Manglapus. case and finally won acquittal ized at LNMB, in the same way priests, professionals, journal- prevent creditors from pursuing after having been found guilty in Client’s experiences differ that the giant bust in his likeness ists, professors, students, labor with each scenario. We can put to collect from you. As a young boy, I could never the lower court. He was reputed was exploded by dynamite at its leaders, and political opposition- We stand by you even after to be a “war hero”. During my a stop to your financial worry. forget the first time I heard Raul Benguet site. ists; This is your right under Federal the Bankruptcy is complete to Manglapus deliver a campaign college graduation he awarded Imelda Romualdez Marcos Detaining tens of thousands of protect you from post Bankrupt- me with a Presidential Award on Bankruptcy Law. speech for Ramon Magsaysay also had previously indicated others whose only offense has A CA debtor has the option to cy collection efforts that many when the latter was running Student Leadership and Aca- she had lost interest in having been to dissent and to speak for creditors continue to pursue in demic Excellence. use the Federal or State Califor- for President. Listening to him her late husband brought to freedom; nia exemption to protect their violation of the Law. either as a Senatorial or Presi- In 1965, these three brilliant LNMB a couple of decades after Torturing prisoners with mon- Attorney Kenneth M. Cooke men ran for President against personal and real estate property. dential candidate was always a his death. She said, “There’s strous devices, including elec- We will work with you to choose has 19 Years of Experience in the joy for me. To date, I consider each other. I was part of the San always another place to bury tric shocks to male and female Bankruptcy field. Give us a call Beda Debating Team that took the most beneficial plan to pro- him the greatest Filipino orator, FM. Besides, there’s always organs, which our fathers and tect all or most of your property. for a FREE Consultation! You bar none. He graduated from the the Macapagal side in a Marcos divine justice when you are on forefathers never experienced should not go through this alone. vs. Macapagal public debate. If you choose to file Chapter Ateneo University, Summa Cum the side of truth, so with Mr. even under the Japanese Kem- 7 Bankruptcy, The following We are here to help. Laude. My speeches as an AFS While we won the debate for Marcos’ achievements as war peitai, the American Military Macapagal, Marcos won the debts can be eliminated. You’re Scholar in U.S.A.were patterned hero, congressman, senator and Police or the Spanish Guardia Debt Free. Bankruptcy is about getting after his. elections while I was a young president, there’s sure to be Civil; a Fresh Start. The Law allows non-voting campaigner for Credit Cards/Store Cards Diosdado Macapagal was another equally beautiful burial Killing lesser known politi- Medical/Dental Bills you to start over and get back in for me the most academically Manglapus. place for him.” cal prisoners in secret summary control of your financial future. In 1969, I was chosen to be Overdraft owed to Bank prepared candidate to become There is wisdom to what the executions, trusting that their Cash Advances from Payroll Give us a call to get pre-qualified President - a holder of a Doctor- part of the San Beda Law Debat- two Marcos women were say- lack of prominence will invite and schedule for an appointment ing Team that faced the Ateneo Advance Company ate in Economics and a Doctor- ing as compared to Bongbong’s no attention to his vile act; Personal Loans with our specialist. ate of Laws. He placed No. 1 Law Team. It was a Marcos vs. stance at this time. Bongbong Castrating the judiciary, emas- in the Philippine Bar Exams Osmena proposition. We were should realize that insisting on culating the labor unions, prosti- the year he took it. My Valedic- assigned to defend the Marcos his father’s burial at the LNMB tuting the teaching profession by side. We won it before a big research. manity. Under the latter, follow- tory address in high school was would encourage those against it making cheaters out of them in In 1982, WE FORUM in the ing the doctrines enunciated in inspired and influenced by his crowd at the St. Scholastica’s to revive what had been forgot- farcical elections; disgracing the Auditorium. Marcos won the Philippines and the PHILIP- Yamashita and several cases and 5-year Socio-Economic Devel- ten; remind everyone of all the journalism profession; PINE NEWS in the United under International Criminal opment Program. elections but I was then leading gruesome details; state newly Assaulting the minds of the the YCSP, Young Christian So- States published a series of Law, there is no Statute of Limi- Ferdinand Marcos was a well- and freely discovered facts; young, scheming like Hitler, St- articles by Bonifacio Gillego de- tations, there is International known Ilocano like me who cialists of the Philippines, youth and make them all available alin, and Mao to kill their innate arm of Manglapus’ Christian So- bunking the bases for the award Jurisdiction, and that Command reviewed for the Bar Exams and accessible through modern passion for liberty with vicious of the numerous Philippine Responsibility is an accepted while in prison having been cial Movement, a social oriented communication technology and techniques of regimentation; but anti-Marcos movement. military medals and decorations principle. accused of killing his father’s social media to the old and new Indulging in an orgy of of Marcos. Many of the med- Marcos may have died pre- political opponent. He topped As I have shown, in a debate, generation not only in the Phil- foreign borrowing, mortgag- one could go against Marcos als were awarded on the same venting an international trial ala the Bar and defended his own ippines but worldwide. ing future generations beyond day of December 1963 almost the Nazi criminals, Iraq’s Sadd- redemption; 20 years after the end of World am Hussein, Chile’s Pinochet, Causing, by brute coercion, War II and several medals were Rwanda’s Kagame and other to be transferred to his name, or awarded for the same alleged ac- fallen dictators. But many of his that of his relatives and cronies, tion and no reliable record could co-conspirators, cohorts, cro- EVELYN SALAZAR D.D.S. commanding shares in every be obtained for the heroic action nies, co-principals, accomplices, significant industrial, agricul- alleged as the justification for and accessories are still alive. tural and mining enterprise in these awards. Marcos summar- Reviving, discovering, detail- FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY the land; ily shut down the WE FORUM ing, and uncovering the atroci- Looting Philippine coffers of and detained its Editor and staff ties under Marcos could lead billions of dollars; and accusing them of “sedition”. to unintended consequences Many other offenses which On January 23, 1986, the that Senator Bongbong Marcos we obviously do not want cur- NEW YORK TIMES demol- might regret just for insisting rent and future generations to ished the myth that Marcos led a that his father be buried at the Looking For A emulate. major guerilla unit of more than LNMB. Marcos built his political life 8000 men against the Japanese Instead, in the words of Face- on being a “War Hero” claim- called “Maharlika”. The WASH- book friend Bettina Bonnevie Gentle Dentist? ing to have earned 33 Awards, INGTON POST also published a Obias, “His children should Medals and Decorations. This is day later revealing that the U.S. make a remarkable act of atone- • Personalize Attention more than what Audi Murphy, Army documents suggest that ment, if they want the sordid the most decorated American instead of fighting the Japanese, mark on their name untarnished • New and Modern Offi ce hero, earned. Marcos actually worked on and not to contrive further ruse • Most Insurance accepted On December 18, 1983, John behalf of Philippine politicians that further impugns their name Sharkey of the WASHINGTON who were in collaboration with and Pres Marcos’ memory. 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HIS FAMILY. It had been a Affairs He did not tell JR and his told Bobby over the phone. “Whose panties are these?” long while since they all went by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. other children with Betty about “This is the last thing she she asked him one time. out together, when his eldest the bounty he got from their wanted to happen.” “I don’t know,” Danny re- child had graduated from el- Read the series Complicated Affairs by Sim Silverio by book- mother; rather, he vowed to “But that’s not for her to de- plied. “Maybe they are yours.” ementary. marking the link www.asianjournalusa.com/complicatedaffairs help his children as far as he cide, it’s not her money to give “I don’t own these kinds of “Get ready,” he told his wife could afford. Betty would have away” Bobby assured him. “It panties,” Betty said. and children. “We are going out wanted him to give all the mon- is the law. You did not bend the For months, the issue cropped to watch a movie.” ey to their children, but Danny rules; the money came freely up in their daily arguments. “Yeahhh!” the children knew he could not afford to do your way. You did not cheat or Danny suspected the panties shouted with joy. so. He was the one who needed violate any law. It was perfectly were left behind in a dryer of Betty was pleased. She That Guilty Feeling the money the most. legal. So get over it and enjoy a public laundry he had used was still dressing in her room Chapter 10 his future but also the members the money. You deserve it.” and were accidentally mixed upstairs (Danny slept in a of his family who were still DANNY MAY NOT HAVE Still, there were lingering with their clothing. But Betty bedroom downstairs) when the t took a while for under his care. His legs were BEEN A GOOD PROVIDER doubts in Danny’s mind. To would not believe it. She was children, all dressed up, asked, Danny to realize wobbly when he stood. He TO HIS FAMILY. He may have him, the lifelong pension was convinced Danny was having “Where are we going, Dad?” extended his hand to the clerk: been a philandering husband blood money. Fortunately, his an affair. Betty’s jealousy went “Wherever you want,” he Iwhat had just hap- “I don’t know how I can thank friend Bobby was a medical out of control. Their marital replied. pened. The words of the you enough.” doctor. He knew something spats became a daily affair until “Let’s go to a drive-in mov- “Just doing my job,” the about psychology. And he Danny would rather stay out ie!” they chorused. embassy’s clerk were clerk replied. psyched out his friend. of the house than be with his They had never been to a clear. He was entitled to The clerk’s helpful attitude “Look, didn’t you tell us wife and children. The fact that drive-in movie, a novelty for a $1,400 a month pension was new to Danny. He was Betty was giving you a hard Danny lacked the drive to pur- them. used to people in the Philip- time when you were married?” sue a solid career and instead He told this to Betty. from his deceased ex- pines asking bribes in return he asked Danny. would rather spend his time on “What?” Betty cried aloud. wife Betty, despite their for a service even though they “Yes,” Danny replied. his gambling vice did not help “No, I don’t want to go to a were merely doing their of- He remembered how Betty the relationship. Eventually, drive-in movie!” being divorced for a long fi cial duty. But here was a dif- tricked him into marrying her. Betty would say hurtful things “But that’s what the children time and even remarried ferent guy, a different breed. Betty was a friend of his elder to him. wanted.” to other people. When Perhaps things were different sister and often came by their “You are a nobody,” Betty “No, you all go yourselves. I because he was inside the house in Manila. Because would insult her husband. “If will not go with you!” everything fi nally sunk American embassy, which was Danny was handsome, she had not for me, you would not be With that, Betty threw an in- in his mind, he nervously foreign soil, and the culture a crush on him, an infatuation here in America. You would rot explicable tantrum and stormed that prevailed in it was not she did not hide. She would in the Philippines.” back to her room. Danny could asked the clerk: “What that of corruption and brib- give him gifts whenever she It was she, after all, who hear the banging and the noises should I do?” ery, but instead the good ‘ole visited their house. One day he had petitioned for him to get a of things being thrown around. American incorruptible spirit. took advantage of her inter- permanent resident visa in the He could not do anything but The clerk smiled and joked: The clerk handed him the but not one without a con- est in him and borrowed her U.S. She conveniently forgot leave with his children, for “Treat me to dinner.” papers to fi ll out and told him science. He thought Betty might father’s car to see another girl. the fact that marrying her was there was no way he could Danny wanted to do more how to proceed. After a few have been turning over in her Betty drove the car to Danny’s not Danny’s choice. Coming to appease his wife. As they left, than that. He wanted to hug and months, Danny started getting grave because her worst fear house and let him use it for the America was not even his pref- he heard her shout from the kiss him even though kissing his monthly stipend. It was a happened. Instead of leaving night. She stayed with Danny’s erence. He would rather spend window of the house: “I hope another man would be repulsive big help. In addition to the mea- her hard-earned pension to sister, waiting for him to return a carefree, easy-going life in the you get into an accident!” to him ordinarily. But that day ger earnings he made through her children, her irresponsible the car later in the evening. Philippines where the pressure The thought she would wish was different, for Danny owed his racetrack winnings and off- husband would get it the rest Unfortunately, Danny had an to make money and work hard harm to her family remained him a big favor. If not for the track business, he had plenty of of his life. This thought both- accident and crashed the car. was not much. ingrained in Danny’s mind. Her clerk’s enterprising and helpful money to spare, considering he ered Danny for a while; at one When Danny returned with the She would even insult Dan- outburst convinced him that he attitude, he would not be getting was spending them in the Phil- point, he wanted to fess up and damaged car, Betty didn’t know ny’s relatives and falsely accuse truly deserved and earned the $1,400 a month the rest of his ippines where the cost of living tell everything to his children what to do. She knew her father them of perceived transgres- lifelong pension he got from her life. That made his day, no, the was low. He started paying off and hand them the loot. But as would be very angry as she did sions. In the end, they would after the hardships and emo- rest of his remaining days. This the money his son JR had lent always, his dire need for the not even have permission to use not even dare approach her, tional turmoil he had suffered bounty would affect not only him through the years. money prevailed. He knew he his car. Betty took the blame much less attend family re- during their marriage in hell. “What’s this, was getting old, with no se- and the punishment. Out of unions with Betty present. – AJ Dad?” JR asked cure income ahead of him to guilt, Danny was forced go out “It’s not you, Danny,” they him over the tide him over until his death. with her until she got pregnant. would tell him. “It’s that we (To be continued) phone upon He hung on to the money, and There was nothing he could do cannot stand your wife.” (Editor’s Note: To read the receiving the fi rst previous and weekly installments thought he would hand it over other than marry her. Danny understood them. He payment by mail. to his kids if another bounty - But Betty turned into a “Mr. would do the same if he were in of this series, visit www.asianjour- When he gave nalusa.com. Once there, click the say, lottery winnings- would Hyde” once they got married. their place. his father money, come his way. She was very insecure, aware But Betty would not let “Editorials” heading, then click When you’re driven to he did not expect that Danny didn’t love her and Danny neglect his duties as a “Complicated Affairs by Simeon payment in G. Silverio, Jr.” title to see the make a difference “BUT YOU EARNED IT, had been forced into marriage. husband. She would demand list of all previous chapters of the return. He knew IT’S YOURS,” his friend She was very possessive, al- sex from him, and he would series. Click the title of the chapter Phone (866) 825-5426 his father was Bobby, assured him when they ways jealous. 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ing water at the wrong time fame and fortune could re- (women used the well only place God in people’s hearts. Lower Your in the morning and evening). Money could be one’s god. The woman, uninvited by a Beauty and fame could be Balintataw group of men, went and told one’s ultimate desire in life. Nets the men what she had heard by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez and seen. The ways Jesus un- One of our basic prob- by Virginia H. Ferrer Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- conventionally deals with the lems is not to realize that Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com practices of his time show a God is thirsty and hungry at www.asianjournalusa.com new beginning and the dawn for us more than we thirst of God’s kingdom. and hunger for him. When people find happiness only in Reflections: The Creator things of this world, God is Got Food And Drink? has implanted in our nature no longer the water and food Sa Munti Naming Bayan (1) Joke of the week: In this of bread” (Exodus 16: 3). In a desire for food and drink. that can only satisfy our hun- particular monastery it was a the parched land of Palestine The first reason why he gry and thirsty hearts. Since strict rule the brethren were water is a life-sustaining ele- did that is for our survival. God is not acknowledged as never to complain about the ment that people and animals Without food and drink, we the One who can fully satisfy Ito ang nakagisnan naming isang munting tahanan food. The only exception need. Dependence on water die. This is a human condi- our desires, we neglect too sa dulo ng baryo naroon at malapit sa daan had to be a matter of concern is a matter of life and death. tion that we cannot deny. the other forms of hunger for one of the other breth- Second Reading: Romans 5: The second reason is that our and thirst in life. We close dalawa lamang ang kuwarto na sa ami’y tama lang ren. Well, it happened one 1-2; 5-8. desire for so many things our eyes to the plight of wala kaming reklamo masaya kami sa araw-araw. day that Brother Tom found Like the Israelites in the in life, such as food, cloth- others who are hungry for a mouse in his soup. What desert the author of this let- ing, fortune, health, security, justice, love, peace, equal Sa maliit na kusina laging abala si ina to do? He called over the ter feels that sufferings and could lead us to desire for participation for the goods naghahanda ng pagkain namin sa tuwi-tuwina brother waiter and whispered trials can lead to justification one that can fully satisfy our of this earth. When God is as he pointed to the monk because of the love of the desire. St. Augustine said removed from our search for masustansyang gulay ang wika niya ay mahalaga on his right, “Brother John Holy Spirit that is poured that our hearts are continu- what can satisfy our desires, dagdagan pa ng prutas na bagong pitas sa tumana. doesn’t have a mouse in his out like water that quenches ously restless until they rest it matters less to most people soup.” finally and fully in God. the thirst and hunger of oth- Sa munti naming salas duon kami nagkakagulo ers. sa paggawa ng aralin at pagbabasa ng libro Scripture: First Read- So we habang si ama naman ay abala sa kanyang dyaryo ing: Exodus keep on try- at itong si inay nakadikit ang tainga sa radyo. 17: 3-7. ing to satisfy After their our desires with differ- Nilagang kamote ang s’yang madalas naming mery- deliverance enda from Egyp- ent forms of tian slavery, addictions na hinukay namin sa likod-bahay tanim ni lola the Israel- for instance masarap at malinamnam at talagang masustanya ites are led to drugs, sex, mabilis itong makabusog, sariwa na’y libre pa. through the violence, desert. After alcohol, until a while, we feel ex- Kung Sabado sa bahay lahat kami ay may trabaho the Israel- hausted and at minsan di naman namamasyal sa karatig-baryo ites who dying be- sa pagsisimba naman nauukol araw ng Linggo are used to cause of our bilang pasasalamat sa lahat naming natatamo. having food misguided and drink longings. We in Egypt are thirsty. (May karugtong) complained to Moses of man’s thirst for holiness. So we quench our thirst with hunger and thirst. Their Gospel: John 4: 5-42. Je- Yet it could happen that passing pleasures, fragile our innate desire might end human relationships. We are weak faith in God led them sus’ ministry goes beyond ©2010 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. to say, “Would that we had the conventional ideas and up with the means and not hungry for what is beauti- died at the Lord’s hand in the practices of his day. Jesus, a reach the goal for what it is ful, so we possess things and land of Egypt, as we sat by Judean, talks to a Samaritan intended. Experience shows even people. Let us take the About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Filipino Language Teacher at our fleshpots and ate our fill woman; the woman draw- that one one’s desire for example of the Samaritan Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. woman. Her desire for ordi- nary water led her to Jesus who gives her “living water,” LAW OFFICES OF that quenches forever man’s thirst. Her listening to Jesus’ words made her hunger for E.B. ALEJO real love and peace became a reality. She who had been a great sinner found in Jesus “20+ Years Experience” real joy and true life.

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Actu- “May offer but I’m still Luane feels ally, gusto thinking about it kasi biro mo, lucky to be ko talaga, may kasama kaming camera with tops maging 24 hours a day. Actually, ayaw stars like interna- ng mga anak ko. ‘Wag na lang Willie Revillame (left). Annabelle Rama (right) Dingdong tional su- and Regine permodel. daw. Lagi kaming nag-aaway Velasquez Problema ni Ruffa, makikita pa ‘yun sa lang sa kanya.” ing in Subic. Tuwing makikita She says the title of her son ko si Solenn, nagsisisi ako in the new lang, I TV.” Shalani Soledad series. lack the height.” She spent the holidays with Richard Gutierrez’ Valentine kasi nagpapa-manage sa’kin, fi lm has been changed from di ko kinuha, binigay ko kay “Maganda rin ang expo- “I Heart You Pare” will her family in Boracay and na si Shalani. Earlier, nag- sure ko rito kaya suwerte always be memorable for Willie Revillame. Is Willie “Suddenly It’s Magic” to “My Leo Dominguez kasi sabi niya show sila sa Dagupan, tapos Valentine Girls.” “Everyone gusto niya maging singer as talaga. I really want to be an Luane as this where she met now on with Shalani Soledad? silang dalawa lang, nagpunta actress. Gusto kong umarte her boyfriend, Carlo Gonza- “Sa tingin ko, oo. Kasi kasa- thinks ‘My Valentine Girls’ she can’t act. Pero ngayon, kasi maarte talaga ako,” she lez, the cousin of Dingdong na sa Baguio. Makikita mo is the better title kasi marami may kontrata sa GMA at sa ma ko si Willie sa yacht niya, naman sa ‘WillingWil- laughs. who plays an assassin out tinawagan si Shalani noong talaga siyang girls na kasama Regal at may four new com- So which is harder and to kill Regine in the show. lie’, dati, ni ayaw pahawak sa movie, from Jillian Ward mercials na ginagawa. Dapat Dec. 30: O, pupunta rito si ni Shalani sa kamay, pero which does she prefer more: “Bago pa lang kami. One Gov. 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Activate a New Vonage Account in Store and Get a $20 Seafood City Gift Certificate Page 14 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 25-31, 2011 mer and Smoke.” He also did Nick movie was conceptualized three “Sanga-Sangang Puso” while Lilia MaQ Films, a sister company of Joaquin’s “Portrait of the Artist as decades before Hollywood actor, Dizon and Cecilia Lopez teamed up Regal Films owned and operated by Balik-Tanaw: Filipino” where he played the male Robin Williams played a similar role with him in “Tucydides,” (1954). Mother Lily Monteverde. lead, Tony Javier. in the movie “Mrs. Doubtfire.” In Nita Javier and Nenita Vidal will The Filipino Stars Through those experiences, an interview, Armando said, “They be remembered as Pinggoy’s love His Love Life Pinggoy fell in love with the theatre, (Hollywood) imitated us. The interests in the movie “Banda Uno,” of Yesteryears and more often than not, would ac- movie (Tia Loleng) became a big hit, (1955). Pinggoy was married to Fran- cept roles not really for money but and that’s how I made some money.” Among his leading ladies, it was cisca Roces or “Paquita” as she was by Dr. Romy R. Protacio more for artistic expression. Ping- In “Kapitan Kidlat,” Pinggoy Tessie Quintana who was the most fondly called by her family and goy’s stage appearances were not for again played the title role. “Kapitan associated with him. He made 15 friends. For 48 years, Armando Read Dr. Romy Protacio’s previous articles by visiting our money. He did stage plays for the Kidlat” is the Philippine version of movies with her, and most of them lived a happy life with Paquita to- website at www.asianjournalusa.com love of it. If the play made money, America’s “Captain Marvel”. The became big hits. His first movie gether with his 8 children: Maritess, he would treat his friends to the pan- story was first introduced to Filipino with Tessie was when they were Cecilia, Pita, Rosario, Malu and Cita citeria. If ticket sales were bad, he viewers in the 50s. “Kapitan Kidlat” introduced in “Puting Bantayog” and the only boy, Johnny. Alya B. would simply share with them some was created by Leonardo Abutin for (1948). Other movies followed such Honasan (Sunday Inquirer Maga- siopao and siomai. the popular DZRH radio program. as “Talisman” (1951), “Abandona- zine, Father’s Day Cover Story, June Armando Goyena: A Rare When Armando was given Armando played the character of do” (1956), “Hawayana” (1953), 20, 1999) described Armando as “a the chance to work in the movies, he Inocencio Santos, a shy, humble and “Tia Loleng.” In one of his rare bird: someone who survived felt he could deliver the roles given man who worked at a police station. interviews, he remembers Tessie showbiz without a taint of scandal Breed of Movie Talent to him with confidence, because his Inocencio was granted incredible Quintana with kind words. Pinggoy to his name, retired in the prime of few weeks back, them, all 70 of them, inside the pub- theatre experiences prepared him for powers by Zeus, the Greek mythol- said, “Tessie Quintana is a very nice a hot career and went on to become lic toilet. How did I know? Well the big screen. It was Doña Sisang, ogy’s Supreme God.” Because of lady, a good person.” Tessie died of a successful business man and I started writing I was one of the 70, including my matriarch of LVN, who discovered his powers, he was able to defend cancer at the young age of 48. As quintessential paterfamilias.” about another fa- father.” Pinggoy. Doña Sisang knew his the innocent and helpless against she laid dying in the hospital, Ping- Two of Paquita’s brothers, Gerardo A Pinggoy described the criminals. By uttering the phrase, goy said that all the LVN stars were and Gabriel, were also studying at mous matinee idol in the incident when he and his father gathered around her bed except for La Salle. During the De La Salle- him. He was still in a Rotary meet- Ateneo NCAA basketball games, fifties, Armando Goyena. were captured by the Japanese as somewhat similar to the scenes at ing when his wife told him that Tes- Armando often saw Paquita in the Like many movie stars of a concentration camp in the movie, sie was dying and was looking for crowd. He would stare at her from him. Pinggoy immediately rushed across the stadium. yesteryears, Armando was “Schindler’s List.” In his conversa- tion with Ricky Lo, he said, to the hospital to be at her bedside. When Pinggoy met Paquita, one of the finest actors in “You know what the Japanese It was almost like the finale scene in she was only 13 and he was 20. a movie where the lead actor would Paquita’s father was pure Spanish Philippine cinema. Like did? They broke the two small win- dows in the toilet and threw three arrive late to be at the dying lead and her mother, a mestiza. That his contemporaries in the hand grenades inside, throwing the actress’ bedside. Pinggoy arrived too blend gave her such stunning fea- door. late. Tessie died five minutes before tures which eventually landed her industry, he evolved into Those who were not hit started he arrived. the privilege of being the first Ca- one of the most loved scampering for safety. I could In 2002, Pinggoy was honored as may soap model. It was this beauty hear machine guns being fire all FAMAS Best Actor in a ceremony that caught Armando’s eyes and in iconic stars of the Philip- around. But many were killed, held at the Manila Hotel. At age his heart, he knew she was destined pine movie industry. one of them my father. A grenade 80, he won the Best Actor Award to become his wife. exploded behind him. I ran to him mother who once played the “pang- “Kidlat Ngayon” or “Kapitan Kidlat, for his performance in MAQ Films’ In one of his escapades, Pinggoy I’ve tried many times to inter- and I pleaded him not to die, to be gingge” with her. Ngayon!” he would transform into “Yamashita: The Tigers Treasure.” had the chance to run into Paquita view Armando Goyena, but I was strong. I hugged my father while the Pinggoy was chosen by the heroic “Kapitan Kidlat” and When his name was called, his only with some friends at the Sky Room, told that the family would like to Japanese were hitting the survivors Doña Sisang to be part of the cast of would fight crime with his super- son, Johnny Revilla accompanied the society hangout during those keep Armando’s privacy. Like the with bayonets, especially those who “Puting Bantayog” with Leopoldo powers. Armando to receive his FAMAS times (my sisters, ASte Meding late Paraluman, he had Alzheimer’s refused to bow.” Salcedo and Norma Blancaflor. His Another of Pinggoy’s memo- trophy. In his acceptance speech he and Ditse Letty, used to go to Sky disease, a brain disorder named after Armando’s father was brought love team would be Tessie Quintana rable movies was ”Welga,” a trilogy, raised his trophy and said, “Paquita, Room, located adjacent to the old German physician Alois Alzheimer to the hospital but died two days who was also starting her movie where he played a pier hand who this is for you!” Paquita had often Jai Alai building in Taft Avenue. I later. He himself was pierced with career at that time. After doing his wanted desperately to change not told him in the past that one day, he remember how my sisters would fourth movie, Pinggoy was promoted just his life but the society around too, would receive a FAMAS trophy. often go to Sky Room wearing to full stardom. Doña Sisang al- him. In “Welga,” he was nominated It was Pinggoy’s last public appear- long gowns with spaghetti straps). lowed Pinggoy to choose his screen for the FAMAS award in the Best ance, before his physical condi- Paquita was seated with her friends name. Pinggoy had always loved the Actor category. Unfortunately, he tion worsened. Philippine filmdom at one corner and she had to pass by name “Armand.” Soon, he became was disqualified for the Best Actor finally rewarded Pinggoy, who well Pinggoy’s table to go to the dance known as Armando Goyena (Goyena category because the role he played deserved it, albeit the recognition floor. Every time she would pass was his mother’s maiden name). was not for a full length movie, but came quite late. by Pinggoy, he would pretend to put Within a span of 10 years, for a trilogy When Pinggoy was asked about his leg in her way so she would stop Pinggoy made about 50 movies. Although I did not have the op- the difference in the movie industry going to and coming from the dance He was best remembered as “Tia portunity to meet Pinggoy person- between then and now, he told Nina floor. Paquita would say, “Excuse Loleng” (1952) and “Kapitan Kidlat ally, I had the privilege of meeting Valera (Philippine Daily Inquirer, me” and Armando would respond, a bayonet. He was slapped several (1954). in person some of his leading ladies, August 7, 2003) that the big differ- “Sorry.” times for refusing to bow. At that It was the movie “Tia Loleng” such as Lilia Dizon, Delia Razon, ence was the fact that movie stars That evening Pinggoy told Lota time, schools were suspended. He that Armando made quite a fortune. Rosa Rosal, Carmencita Abad, Ce- then were managed by a studio and Delgado, the wife of Rogelio de la was about to be sent to Bataan as In a way, he was a “revolutionary” cilia Lopez and Nita Javier. Except were made to abide by strict rules Rosa, who was seated beside him, an ROTC student of La Salle when in accepting a gay role, despite him for Nita Javier who is also now suf- of propriety on and off screen. He that Paquita will be his girlfriend news came that Bataan had fallen. being considered a matinee idol. Yet fering from Alzheimer’s disease and said, “There was no jealousy among in six months. Pinggoy made true The war broke out in 1941 and in his portrayal of a “bading” role was Cecilia Lopez (she died last year in us contract stars, we were all good with his words. They were married 1943, Manila was declared an Open so successful that people would call California before I could interview friends.” Pinggoy recalled that as a in 1951, and a year later, their first City. Pinggoy recalls that they were him “Tia Loleng” even in the streets. her) Lilia Dizon, Delia Razon, and contract star of LVN, he was part of daughter, Maritess was born. Ping- who first described it in 1906. It always living in constant fear until During my time, it was only Dol- Rosa Rosal were all featured in my a big family. He was paid a sal- goy said he never wanted to have a is a debilitating disease that can that infamous rounding up of the phy who lorded the big screen with book, “Balik Tanaw: Movie Stars ary and a bonus if his movie made big family. Many times, he would cause memory loss, and I respected men happened. his portrayal of gay roles. Dolphy of Yesteryears,” Volume I. I had money, like his film, “Tia Loleng” jokingly tell people that he had eight Armando’s family’s wish not to have Because he was orphaned at the was not even gay. In those days, the the opportunity to meet Carmencita did. children because there was no televi- him interviewed. However, I still felt age of 22, Pinggoy became the head gays were either “alalays” of movie Abad at the birthday party of Aling After nine years in the movies, sion during those days. that Armando belong to the roster of of the family and the sole breadwin- stars or the studio’s make-up artists. Bading (daughter of Doña Sisang Pinggoy decided to retire in 1957. Two of Pinggoy’s daughters stars that would be featured in the ner. He was suddenly faced with too Today, we see more gays making who also passed away this year) last In his conversation with Ricky Lo, were also in the movie industry, sequel of my book about the movie many responsibilities, that he needed names for themselves on television year, but she declined to be a part of he said he wanted to quit while the Maritess Revilla, took after her mom stars of yesteryears because of his to find a job immediately. His first and the big screen. They usually en- my book. All four, Lilia Dizon, De- quitting was good. “You know how and became another Camay soap contributions to Philippine cinema. job was as a night watchman in a big ter the business as stand-up comedi- lia Razon, Rosa Rosal and Carmen- it is in showbiz, then and now,” endorser. Another daughter, Tina It’s unfortunate that Armando compound of heavy trucks. He often ennes in comedy bars and end up as cita Abad may not be that active in Pinggoy said. “I was getting older Revilla, became a well known TV passed away before this article about gave all of his meager salary of P180 TV hosts of well-known TV shows. show business anymore, but they are and younger stars were taking over. host. Pinggoy and Paquita had 28 him made it to the press. With the a month to his mother to support Among them are Alan K, Pooh, and still well remembered by their fans. The turnover was fast, just like grandchildren, one of them is Ber- help of his friends in the movie in- their living expenses. now Vice Ganda. Pinggoy’s leading lady in “Ha- now.” nard Palanca of the famous group, dustry like Delia Razon, Lilia Dizon, When his mother died in 1947, Very few may remember that rana sa Karagatan,” (1951) and “El For 30 years, Pinggoy did not “The Hunks” (I had the opportunity Jim de la Rosa, and Simon Santos Pinggoy became the sole supporter before Armando Goyena became a Robo,” (1957) was Delia Razon. In appear in any movie. It was in the to interview Bernard when “The of Video 48.com and the voluminous of his younger sister and brother. blockbuster movie actor, he played “Dalawang Ina (1957), Carmencita late 90s when Regal got him for a Hunks” had a concert in Seattle). articles written about him, here is Yet through very trying times, his the role of a woman in the 50’s. Abad played one of the leading role in “Mahal Kita Walang Iba” It was a marriage made in my loving tribute to another movie spirit never dwindled. He worked He played the title role in the 1953 female roles together with Emma with Kris Aquino and Christopher heaven, which was sadly disrupted comedy “Tia Loleng” with Tessie Alegre. Rosa Rosal and Charito So- de Leon. He did “Yamashita: The icon who once made many hearts his way through college and eventu- (Continued on page 23) flutter with his stunning looks, rare ally earned a Commerce degree Quintana as his lading lady. The lis were Pinggoy’s leading ladies in Tiger’s Treasure” in 2001, under charisma and excellent acting talent. from De La Salle College in 1948. Armando was a loyal Lasallite from Who is Armando Goyena? grade school to college. Even when he was already a movie star, he was Jose Goyena Revilla, Jr., better still a regular sight at La Salle-Ate- known by his screen name, Armando neo basketball games. Goyena, was born in Manila on December 7, 1922. His parents, Jose His Movie Career Revilla, Sr. and Florentina Goyena were well placed in the “high soci- After the liberation, Pinggoy ety” of Manila back then. Pinggoy, worked for Gregorio Araneta, Inc. (619) 474-0588 as Jose was lovingly called by his which had a small department store friends and family, said in an inter- near Carriedo in Sta. Cruz, Manila. view with Ricky Lo (Dec. 23, 2001, He managed the department store Philippines Star Entertainment Sec- and it was here that his doors to tion) said that “high society” didn’t show business opened up. Inside really mean an exclusive group of the department store was a coffee rich millionaires. In those days, shop, where he met the playwright, money was not the only ticket that Wilfredo Ma. Guerrero. They provided you an entry to “high soci- became good friends and it was this ety”. It was really whom you knew friendship that led him to play the that mattered. His parents were lead role in Guerrero’s stage play, members of prime exclusive mem- “Women Are Extraordinary.” It was bership clubs such as the Philip- a challenging first role on stage, pine Columbian Club and the Club especially for Armando who didn’t Filipino and they moved in circles of have any previous acting experience. famous people in the society. Through Guerrero’s constant prod- It was an idyllic life for Jose ding, Armando accepted the lead and his family, that was, before the role in the 35-minute one-character Japanese came and started wreaking play. Guerrero was very persistent havoc all over the city. His father to get him in the play, and convinced was one of the casualties of war, and him to play the role of a philander- his death was a painful experience ing married man. Pinggoy described for Jose, because he witnessed the his role as “pilyo” and “babaero.” In enemy’s brutality which caused his true life, he was never a philanderer, father’s life. so it was quite a challenge to give In his conversation with life to that role. Ricky Lo, Pinggoy recalled how his Pinggoy also did a play for Lam- father died. Pinggoy said, berto “Bert” Avellana, one of our “It happened in 1945. We national artists. (I was privileged were living in a chalet in the Manila to work with Bert Avellana when district. we did the “Kasaysayan ng Lahi” That night, the Japanese which was orchestrated by then First rounded up the men in our area, tied Lady Imelda Marcos when the Miss their Universe pageant was first held in hands at the back, marched Manila). Pinggoy did for Avellana them down the street and threw the Tennessee Williams’ “Sum- March 25-31, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 Health Group mulls support to young World Water Day, March 22 Fil-Ams with mental ailment Limited access to health care is one of the reasons that AAPIs fail to get treatment for mental ailments, the NAMI report said. It said that “among Asian Americans with a depressive disorder, 69 percent did not receive mental health treatment” in 2010.

by ISAGANI DE LA PAZ Filipinos form the second- and Korea had a higher preva- OFW Journalism Consor- largest community of AA- lence of past-month alcohol tium | MANILA, 3/25/2011 PIs at 19.3 percent after the use than those from the Phil- —YOUNG Filipino-Ameri- Chinese (25.4 percent). Asian ippines, China, Vietnam and cans are among Asian-Amer- Indians follow at 17.6 percent India.” ican and Pacific Islanders in of the total population while The psychiatric disorders the United States that a group the Vietnamese community experienced by AAPIs aggra- said would be included in a with 11.7 percent of the AAPI vated by what the NAMI re- seven-point program address- population remains as the port said are a “culture-bound ing mental health. fourth-largest. syndrome”. UNICEF Project Raises Money For Water, Sanitation. VOA News reports on an effort by UNICEF to help The report by the Wash- “For many AAPI, mental bring clean water to children around the world, by asking patrons at American restaurants this week to pay at least ington, D.C., United States- illness is so stigmatized that $1 for orders of tap water. The campaign, known as the Tap Project, has grown from 300 participating restaurants based National Association emotional and psychological in New York City five years ago to an estimated 3,000 across the country this year (Elmasry, 3/22).“Since its incep- on Mental Illness (NAMI) distress is often expressed tion, TAP has raised $2.5 million,” Fast Company reports in an article that describes several other outreach efforts released February is pack- as more acceptable physical to raise funds through the project. “The TAP Project supports UNICEF’s water and sanitation projects around the aged as a road map “as NAMI aches and pains.” world. This year, the initiative will focus on Togo, the Central African Republic, and Vietnam,” according to the news moves forward to becom- It noted cultural nuances service (Schwartz, 3/22). Kaiser Family Foundation ing more inclusive of AAPI like “amok,” which it said [Asian-American and Pacific is from the Philippines and Second of a Series sugar. Buy the ones with lesser COLESLAW Islander] communities.” Indonesia. amounts. CORN & GREEN CHILE The report by Jei Africa The report describes Weight Control: Eat Finally, the high rates of SALAD and Majose Carrasco forward- Hence, the three most “amok” as “a dissociative overweight and obesity in our FISH SINIGANG ed recommendations including commonly spoken AAPI lan- disorder involving violent, Right and Be Active population including Filipino ALBONDIGAS developing “culturally compe- guages in the US are Vietnam- aggressive or homicidal Americans show that we are 10 MINUTES PANCIT tent materials on AAPI mental ese, Tagalog and Chinese, the behaviors towards people or (Continued from page 4) in an state of “calorie imbal- VEGETABLE health” and featuring “a work- Nami report said, citing US objects.” ance”, i.e., we eat more calo- QUESADILLA sal and breads, brown rice, & ries than we expend. We need CHICKEN ABOBO shop on AAPI mental health at Census data. The NAMI report said this whole wheat pasta. Children, the NAMI 2011 Convention, The Vietnamese, to note, nuance can be pinpointed if to make efforts to eat less and MOLE CHICKEN teens and adults who eat more healthier and exercise more or PINAKBET spotlighting this report and the lead the number of persons issue stakeholders understand fruits and vegetables protects efforts that have taken place to five years or older who do not the “cultural-bound syn- be physically active. TROPICAL FRUIT PLATE them from gaining weight. The other component of FRUIT WITH YOGURT date.” speak English at home (62 dromes.” Drink water instead of The recommendations percent). Limited access to health maintaining weight is PHYSI- MEXICAN RICE sugar- sweetened beverages CAL ACTIVITY and this will WHITE & BROWN RICE come after the NAMI discus- The NAMI report added care is one of the reasons that (soda) and 100% fruit juices. sion last year that revealed that 50 percent of Chinese, 24 AAPIs fail to get treatment for be covered in the next issues DRINKS Children and teens who drink of the Asian Journal. “Asian American teenage girls percent of Filipinos and 23 mental ailments, the NAMI soda and 100% juices have have the highest rate of de- percent of Asian Indians are report said. SPONSORS: higher body weights than About Dr. Ofelia Dirige AMERICAN CANCER SO- pressive symptoms of any ra- not fluent in English. It said that “among Asian those who do not consume cial, ethnic or gender group.” “Approximately 66 percent Americans with a depressive CIETY, MANILA SUNSET, them. Let them drink water Dr. Dirige is a gradu- NUTRITION NETWORK Citing several studies, the of AAPIs speak an Asian or PI disorder, 69 percent did not re- instead. report noted that Filipinos, language at home and about ceive mental health treatment” ate of the University of the FOR A HEALTHY CALI- Drink less alcohol. Adults Philippines (BS), University FORNIA, POINT POINT Koreans and Japanese posted 35 percent of AAPIs remain in 2010. who drink heavily over time high rates of “frequent mental linguistically isolated.” Many AAPIs –about 21 of Hawaii (MS) and UCLA RESTAURANT, gain more weight. Drink less (DrPH). 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The FRIENDS who came to Food for thought Memoirs of a Filipino American Doctor APTOS were a bunch of intel- Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- lectuals getting respite from journalusa.com the rigors of managed care- capitation market forces, com- Friends Reunion In Aptos, California petition, buy-outs and mergers By Dr. Cesar D. Candari of practices. FRIENDS, in those memorable three days, took life 46th in a series of articles in style. Bill Cosby for A wedding of Dr. Art and ern California--water, wind and earth--the essential elements of The reunion of FRIENDS at Rica Basa’s son was held California coast being exempli- the Granthom’s surely lived up President in a winery resort in the fi ed at Big Sur. The rivers and to everyone’s expectations, with “There are four boxes to be used in defense of lib- beautiful hills of South- the sprawling Elkhorn Slough so much camaraderie, relax- erty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that ern California. Twenty relate one of the richest habitats ation, and fellowship. Above all, of birds along the coast. These it deepened a hopefully lasting order.” - Bill Cosby members of FRIENDS rivers turn into a sandy beach friendship. attended the beautiful as they follow the curve of Monterey Bay northward and On October 18, 2004, we at Basa-Mavity garden wed- FRIENDS were stunned and Bill Cosby has a great southward. The rivers here way of “distilling” things. ding at Byington Vine- meander to the sea through a saddened by the unexpected passing of Rolly Santos. Saying Looks like he’s done it yard up in the hills of Los coastal plain where artichokes, again! Gatos. Just minutes from Brussels sprouts, and other crops goodbye to Rolly was not an fl ourish under foggy early morn- easy task. We lost a great man, the commotion of Silicon ings that eventually turn into a dear friend, a colleague, and a I HAVE DECIDED TO Valley, Byington Winery clear blue skies. father who was vibrant, vigor- BECOME A WRITE-IN is a rejuvenating destina- ous, active, full of exuberance, CANDIDATE FOR PRESI- Lenny and Chuck prepared and at the forefront of his pro- DENT IN THE YEAR tion in the Santa Cruz the buffet luncheon, a culinary fession. The two of us had trav- 2012.. Mountains. The winery adventure that satisfi ed ev- eled together in several states in the United States when we both was established in 1987 eryone’s discriminating taste, range of Santa Cruz. Dr. Davis, HERE IS MY PLATFORM: grilled giant prawns, salmon, ran for senior positions in the by entrepreneur Bill By- a retired OB/GYN, and wife APPA. If there was anyone who and king crabs. It was a seafood Jeannette were astounded to be ington and the family is delight that matched very well was a super worker, organizer (1). Any use of the phrase: visited by a bunch of MDs who and a doer, it was our own friend ‘Press 1 for English’ is Bill Cosby still actively involved in with the vintage 5-liter bottle of possessed in-depth knowledge white wine that soothed our pal- Rolly. Just what else can I say immediately BANNED!!!. the day to day operations about tannins and the like. To about Rolly, who loved life and English is the offi cial ates, washing away the sulfi tes the delight of Mrs. Davis, we hand. There is no more ‘life of the winery. from the Byington winery. We enjoyed people. language; speak it or wait sentences’. If convicted of alluded up ordering our case of How can you describe were lucky to have two “master Chalone, Russian River Pinot outside of our borders until murder, you will be put to We were there to escape sommeliers” in our group, Dr. such a person who is a friend you can. from the stress, to breathe in the Noir and Estate Reserve Char- to everyone? His unexpected death by the same method Renato Ramos and Dr. Ching donnay. Dr. Dichoso could not (2). We will immediately you chose for the victim you tranquility of panoramic views, Baquiran, who recommended passing leaves a void in me, in go into a two year isola- super crafted wines and clean help but express his exciting and all of us. I’m sure that many killed: gun, knife, strangula- the best wines from Chuck’s col- sensual observation of Jeannette tionist attitude in order to mountain air. The group danced lection to pair with our food. A of his friends in the Fairfax tion, etc. and sang their hearts out in this Petite Syrah and, lo and behold, Medical Society feel the same straighten out the greedy (9). One export of ours professional pianist relished all everyone got a free cork’s screw. wedding party. Some of us felt these with background music. way. I have been searching the big business posture in this will be allowed: wheat; be- the effects of tannins the next The tour of the towering question why it has to be this country. cause the world needs to eat. morning. redwoods as narrated by the tour way. And fi nally, I found these America will allow NO That late afternoon, we guide was interspersed with the However, a bushel of wheat were at the Palo Alto Room of answers. I fi nally found com- imports, and we’ll do no will be the EXACT price of The next day was our get- off-colored greener coverage of fort in believing that God has exports. Seascape Resort listening to Dr. Dominador Ong. a barrel of oil. together in Aptos, a memorable the highly-intellectual delivery a reason for calling back our We will use the ‘Wal-Mart one that will be remembered Our dinner was a picnic dear friend Rolly and our heavy and dissertation of Dr. Carmelo shindig at the Seascape Resort ‘s policy, “If we ain’t got (10). All foreign aid, us- for the rest of our lives. It was “Boy” Dichoso on “Carlos Bu- heart shall be lifted. So we thank it, you don’t need it.” We’ll three days of fun and frolic, beach around a bonfi re with a the Good Lord for blessing and ing American taxpayer mon- losan and his poetry” and Ching spectacular sunset in the back- make it here and sell it here! relaxation, wining and dining. Baquiran’s perspective on wine enriching our lives and lives of ey, will immediately cease FRIENDS just had their regu- ground. Food was superlatively his family with such a wonder- (3). When imports are al- and the saved money will and its medicinal effects in gen- “super-native”, lechon (roasted lowed, there will be a 100% lar reunion and get-together on eral. This program (a new agen- ful and compassionate human help to pay off the national August 3-5 (I can not recall the whole pig), kilawen (sushi), being. The Good Lord may not import tax on it coming in debt and, ultimately, lower da in the FRIENDS program of lumpia sariwa, (fresh lumpia) year). The most hospitable and events) had certainly elevated give us all the answers we seek here. taxes. When disasters occur utterly entertaining couple--Dr. and, of course, more wine from now, yet with faith, He will give (4). All retired military everyone’s level of knowledge Chuck’s cellar. We opened the around the world, we’ll ask Lenny and Chuck Granthom about Filipino history in Califor- us fi nd peace and comfort every personnel will be required to The American People if they of Aptos, California, who were 1992 Bruce Davis Chardonnay time we long for Him. Where man one of the many ob- nia and the virtues of wine. For that Dr. Davis, the wine maker, want to donate to a disas- very close friends of Drs. Reg- those of us who enjoy wine, we else can we fi nd one willing and servation towers located on ter fund, and each citizen gie and Carmel Tobias –hosted couldn’t believe still existed. eager to lend a helping hand found ourselves in the midst of Chateau Longeueville/au Barron the southern border of the can make the decision as to the event. good company. whenever it is needed? He was a United States (six month de PICHON LONGUEVILLE very active leader of the Fairfax whether, or not, it’s a worthy 1985 was just right for the tour). They will be under Aptos is an unincorporated Dinner was at the Casablan- County Medical Society that cause. area of Santa Cruz County, lechon. Someone quoted the Bi- propelled him to the Presidency, strict orders not to fi re on (11). The Pledge of Alle- ca restaurant at Santa Cruz over- ble, “Wine that maketh glad the SOUTH BOUND aliens.. consisting of several communi- looking Monterey Bay. The girls and many more. To Charito, his giance will be said EVERY ties. Located on the California heart of man” (Psalm 104:15), lovely wife, and to his children, (5). Social Security will day at school and every day enjoyed a limousine ride to and and I further stated a philosopher coast between Santa Cruz and from Casablanca that evening. It Katherine Rose, Rolando Jr. and immediately return to its in CONGRESS. Watsonville, Aptos offers resi- that once said, “From wine what Cecily Rene here’s what I have original state. If you didn’t was simply a demonstration of sudden Friendship springs.” dents and visitors a magnifi cent the great hospitality of the host. to say, “God has a purpose for put nuttin in, you AIN’T get- (12). The National An- scenic beauty, a rich history and Chuck and Lenny were indeed every season of life, Ang ating ting nuttin out.. Neither the The food was again fantastic at genuine and real FRIENDS them will be played at all outstanding recreational ame- Casablanca. The red wine was kapalaran, tanging Dios lamang President nor any other poli- appropriate ceremonies, nities. It has a strong golfi ng ang nakaka-alam (Only God from Chuck’s 5-liter bottle col- The fi nal day was a tour of tician will be able to touch it. sporting events, outings, etc. tradition, which thrives today at lection. This was a celebration knows of our fate and destiny the famous Seascape Golf club. Carmel, a 17-mile coastline in our life). God works in this of wine and food and enjoyment drive with stops at the famous (6). Welfare. -- Checks My apology is offered The charming Aptos Village to the extreme. world, a world that never stays with its old train station recalls Pebble Beach Golf Course the same.” To Rolly, many will be handed out on Fri- if I’ve stepped on anyone’s After the dinner drinks where the land was blanketed in days, at the end of the 40 the scrappy 19thcentury-logging and karaoke singing, which thanks for the precious memo- toes .... nevertheless..... era. Sea Cliff Beach, dominated grass and pine and the Santa Lu- ries we had shared with you. hour school week, the suc- continued past midnight, we cia range receding into the mist by a fi shing pier leading to a fi nally settled at the Seascape cessful completion of a GOD BLESS AMERICA sunken cement ship, also recalls along the rugged Big Sur coast- “FRIENDSHIP” urinalysis test for drugs, and Resort, a block away from the line. Once again a sumptuous ! West Coast’s efforts in WW I. Granthom’s residence. The early LIFE ASKS SO MUCH passing grades.. The rural setting of what meal was waiting at the Big Sur FRIENDS GET OUT OF morning stroll at the beach was restaurant, where the ambiance Sincerely, gradually gives way to the tremendously relaxing in the TOUCH (7). Professional Athletes Bill Cosby communities of APTOS, CAPI- was the beauty of the breakers BUT IN OUR HEARTS, foggy, breezy and invigorating crashing against the northern -- Steroids? The FIRST time TOLA and SANTA CRUZ, are surroundings. DEEP, TRUE, UNSEEN you check positive you’re a mix of retirees, students and coast. The twilight glowed in the FRIENDS STAY A native breakfast was evening and transformed the sky banned from sports ... for academicians, rednecks, and served, and more singing ensued FOREVER GREEN” farmers. The surroundings, land- above southern California into life. while Dr. Sarie Laserna was on a palette of pastels. Once again, scapes and seascape are simply the Yamaha. Later, an air-condi- very invigorating and fascinat- (8). Crime -- We will Follow @asianjournal tioned tour bus picked us up for on Twitter ing, all of which we saw when a tour to the redwood forest and adopt the Turkish method, they afforded the FRIENDS a wine tasting at the Bruce Davis i.e., the fi rst time you tour of what represents North- Winery, high up in the mountain steal, you lose your right AMERASIAN CUISINE

Del - Chit Rivera Proprietor 289 E. Orange & Melrose Chula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 426-7804 (Alongside Seafood City Supermarket) Pary Trays - Fast Food - Food to go - Lechon March 25-31, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 17 Housing & Real Estate The Law that Matters Freshen Your Look and More than 1,400 Celebrate Del by Atty. A. Erwin Bautista Read Atty Bautista’s previous articles by visiting our website at Home This Spring Sur Grand Opening of Three New www.asianjournalusa.com (Family Features) 3/18/2011 roundings, Rancic shares her Neighborhoods, Two New Parks --With the cold lifting and new top five tips to stay on-trend spring collections hitting the and feel fresh and exhilarated SAN DIEGO (March 22, allows homeowners the op- shelves, it’s the perfect time in time for spring: 2011) – More than 1,400 tion of more time outdoors. Immigration: Humanitarian to change up your home and —Reinforce Ruffles. 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Erwin Bautista | SAN priate to revoke the approval of Together they are sharing ruffled into fabulous creations. north of state Route 56. Standard Pacific offers three DIEGO, 3/25/2011 -- Question: the petition.” what’s in this season and intro- —Revitalize Home Fra- Nine new model homes floor plans spanning 2,621 My U.S. Citizen Father petitioner grance. Glade Limited Edi- are now open featuring more to 3,059 square feet, with died before my petition became The automatic revocation of tion Spring Collection fra- expansive floor plans, larger four to five bedrooms plus current, why, when and where do an approved petition necessitates grances refresh the home and backyards and the new “Del optional craft or bonus room I file a Humanitarian Reinstate- the filing of a Humanitarian wipe away the doldrums left Sur room.” and three baths. ment? Reinstatement in order for the behind when winter fades. beneficiary to become an immi- “The debut of the Del Sur Answer: You can file the The Glade Sparkle of Spring room was a highlight of the • Valencia at Del Sur by grant in light of 8CFR 205.1(a) Premium Room Spray looks Humanitarian Reinstatement (3)(i)(C)(2). as good as it smells, and the weekend events, with home California West Communi- Application once you are noti- hints of citrus help you create shoppers really connecting ties features three floor plans fied by USCIS that it received How you can start the pro- an energized vibe during the with the concept of expanded with 2,996 to 3,495 square the petition back from the NVC. cess? day. indoor/outdoor living space,” feet, four to five bedrooms You have to file it because your ducing two new limited edition —Bright Colors, Fresh Look. said Bill Ostrem, president plus optional craft room, of- petition was revoked at the death You need to inform the Na- home fragrances — Bring on What’s more perfect for spring and CEO of Black Mountain fice and tech space and three of your father. tional Visa Center (NVC) that the Blossoms and Sparkle of than bright, cheerful colors? Ranch, developer of Del Sur bathrooms. Automatic Revocation of your father petitioner has died. Spring. Take advantage of the season’s (www.delsurliving.com). • Presidio at Del Sur by Approved Petitions Call for This is the first step so that the As an entertainment journal- uplifting hues and make lips Humanitarian Reinstatement Ap- NVC will no longer continue Standard Pacific’s three floor plication. ist and co-host of E!’s “Fashion pop with orangey pink lipstick. Showcased in all three plans range from 3,461 to to process your petition once it Police,” Rancic is an expert —Wake Up Happy. Start the The Code of Federal Regu- becomes current. You also don’t in today’s fashion and aims to new Del Sur neighborhoods, 3,748 square feet and offer lations implementing the Im- day with colors that awaken the Del Sur room is a cov- four bedrooms plus bonus need to wait for your petition inspire women to celebrate the your senses. Make your bed- migration and Nationality Act to become current before you season by updating their look room environment happy with ered extension of the home. to five bedrooms plus office states that approved petitions inform NVC, because it will just this spring. From home décor a bright, cheerful new duvet or With one to three sides and bonus and three to 4.5 are automatically revoked if the cause further delay in processing to wardrobe, Rancic shares throw. enclosed, the room provides baths petitioner dies, among others. your application for Humanitar- firsthand how surroundings, —Go for Geometric Jewels. the best of both indoor and ian Reinstatement (HR). especially in the home, can af- Cool, geometric shapes are outdoor living. The added In other Del Sur neighbor- In 8 CFR Section 205.1(a)(3) fect mood. everywhere this spring. Clean, square footage is ideal for hoods: (i)(C)(2)states that: If you decide to wait for your “Spring is my favorite time of straight lines and bold color casual living and entertain- • The Sentinels by Da- petition’s priority date to become year because it’s a new awak- accents make a perfect pair. “TITLE 8--ALIENS current you might even have ing within the coastally vidson recently released four AND NATIONALITY ening in the fashion world. Added perk? You don’t have cooled La Jolla Valley. homes in Phase 3A. to pay the Affidavit of Support I love exploring all the new to spend a lot to achieve this CHAPTER I-- Fee and the Immigrant Fee Bill trends and updating my sur- One grand opening day • Model homes now DEPARTMENT OF look — Giuliana recently dis- visitor said he appreciates selling at Madeira by Shea which are non-refundable and roundings with bright, happy covered a pair of bold emerald HOMELAND comply with the medical exam colors that lift my mood,” says green earrings for just $8! that the Del Sur room is built Homes. SECURITY requirement and the police clear- Rancic. “With a few new acces- For more information on the in and not something a ho- • Pasado at Del Sur by PART 205_ ance requirement before being sories and the limited-edition Glade Limited Edition Spring meowner would need to add William Lyon Homes is REVOCATION OF told at the embassy interview fragrances from Glade, your Collection, visit www.glade. in order to enjoy its benefits. nearing sell-out with just six APPROVAL OF PETITIONS that the embassy cannot continue home will look as fresh as it com.-- Photo courtesy of Getty Offering protection from the homes available in the neigh- --Table of Contents with the processing because smells.” Images sun or rain, the Del Sur room borhood. Sec. 205.1 Automatic revoca- the petition was automatically In order to help other women • Mandolin by Shea tion. revoked at the death of the pe- rejuvenate their look and sur- Homes released homes in (a) Reasons for automatic titioner. That would be waste of Phase 2 for sale recently. revocation. The approval of a time and money because that’s petition or the only time the petition will be self-petition made under Del Sur also opened two returned to the USCIS because section 204 of the Act and in the embassy, and the NVC does new parks in the community accordance with part 204 of this not have the power to grant HR, March 19. chapter is revoked as of the date but only the USCIS office that of approval: originally approved the petition. • Kristen Glen Park fea- (3) If any of the following tures the community’s first circumstances occur before the Once the NVC learns of the lap pool as well as a hand- beneficiary’s or self-petitioner’s death of your father it will then crafted stone labyrinth. journey to the United States return the petition to the U.S. commences or, if the beneficiary Citizenship and Immigration • Old Stonefield Park or self-petitioner is an applicant Services (USCIS) Office which for adjustment of status to that of originally approved the petition. includes a swimming pool a permanent resident, before the and playground with swings, decision on his or her adjustment Timing is very important and an off-leash dog park is application becomes final: when filing the application. nearing completion. (i) Immediate relative and family-sponsored petitions, other The USCIS will send a notice For more information than Amerasian petitions. to the address used by your fa- regarding Del Sur, visit Del- (C) Upon the death of the ther when he filed the petition in SurLiving.com or call 858- petitioner, unless: your behalf. So it’s always good 481-4200. (2) U.S. Citizenship and to maintain good relations with Immigration Services (USCIS) your relative where your father determines, as a matter of discre- used to live when he filed your tion exercised for humanitarian reasons in light of the facts of a

(619) 746 - (619) 702-3051 Page 18 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 25-31, 2011 Mga Tulang KCS Events: March 26 & 28 Street Poetry “TASTE OF HEALTHY FILIPINO Tagalog by Michael R. Tagudin Ni Romeo Nicolas MEXICAN CUISINE” Read Romeo Nicolas’s previous poems by vis- Read about Michael’s upcoming book of poems “Crushed iting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com March 26, Saturday, C O L E S L AW 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM CORN & GREEN CHILE Violets” by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com FILAM WELLNESS SALAD CENTER at 1419 East 8th F I S H S I N I G A N G Street, National City 91950 ALBONDIGAS Hungry Masses Taste and learn how to pre- 10-MINUTE PANCIT Babe! What about our dreams! Ang “Death Penalty” pare delicious and healthy VEGETABLE We can’t just let them die! FilMex dishes! 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CENTER INVITES Hanggang kailan magtitiis maidilat itong mata, YOU TO THE Universally understandable that I know they are pissed “Death Penalty”, kailangang ang KRIMINAL bawasan na. 2ND DR. RIZ A. OADES I replied,” Wait a second!” Dapat pa bang ARUGAIN, PARAMIHING lumobo pa? MEMORIAL Though I know it will be more than seconds! Kapag ito’y ‘di napigil, ang sisihan ay huli na. COMMUNITY FORUM BOTSANG KARNE ay bawal na maibenta sa palengke, I replied again,” Wait several minutes! “ Sa takot na magkasakit, mapasama itong suwerte. to Commemorate the Though I know it will be way more than several minutes! 76th birthday of the late: KRIMINAL na PINALAYA, ano ang ‘yong masasabi? Finally I said,” Maybe in an hour DR. RIZ OADES ‘Di ba ito ay katulad din, OK lang ang BOTSANG KARNE? or more giving maybe Bakit nga ba NABOBOBO itong ating mga utak, Thirty minutes plus or less after an Sa maraming tamang bagay, pinipili yaong PALPAK. March 28, 2011, Sa USAPING KUMIKINANG, KUMAKATI yaong PALAD, 5:00-6:30 PM hour depending Ang resulta, hahayaang yaong TAMA ang MALAGLAG. National City Library upon ... ! Sige, sige, magpatuloy, pasamain itong bayan, 1410 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950 All hell broke loose! The crowd SPEAKER: Hintayin ang mga tao, maghimagsik at lumaban. went wild! Tutal naman, karamihan ang akala, sila’y “BIGTIME” Manuel Puig Llano, M.D Darating din sa panahong, TALAMAK na ang patayan. “Historical Perspectives of Philippines-Mexican Deja vu ala’ Tienamen Square Relations” rumble! Napapanahong Tula: Romeo S. Nicolas And I woke up sweating like crazy! It 2/19/2011 Book Presentation for the Philippine Corner of the was a wild dream! National City Library RSVP to (619) 477-3392 Attire: Business Casual ©2010 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights reserved. About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin Educated as an engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles employee hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about the human condition. He is donating the proceeds from the book “Crushed Violets” to the “Coalition to Abolish Follow @asianjournal Slavery & Trafficking (CAST)”, a non-profit that provides public awareness on Twitter and advocacy efforts against human trafficking in the City of Angels. To learn more, visit www.castla.org. To help, call the CAST 24 hour hotline 888. KEY.2.FRE(EDOM) or 888.539.2373. Contact [email protected] for more information about ordering the book “Crushed Violets.” March 25-31, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 19 weary travelers wishing to escape Hinatinggabi si Mang Sendong Ilocos Norte the crowds should head to Ilocos sa pag-iisip sa tabi ng aking puno Norte’s pristine sands. Pagudpud’s Sa Lilim ng isang Punungkahoy nang gabing iyon. — Kalikasan stunning Saud and Maira-ira beach- Kuwento ni Alberto Segismundo Cruz ng buhay ang umibig... — narinig is featured on es are ringed by lush green moun- kong ibinuntung-hininga niya. tains and feature clear emerald wa- — Hindi ko siya mahahadlangan TIME’s Global ters (neck-deep, you can still count Ako’y isang punungkahoy... Sendong. Sumasaya na siya. biglang pamumula ng mga pisngi kung hangad ko rin lamang ang your toes). Midway to Pagudpud, Nguni’t hindi ako namumunga. Kung hapon, hindi na si Mang ni Priscila, at parang isang mailap kanyang kaiigayahan. stop by the historic Cape Bojeador Hindi ako namumulaklak. Ang Sendong lamang ang nauupo sa na ibong nagipit kaya lamang hin- Hindi nagtagal at nasaksihan Adviser Lighthouse. First lit in 1892 to fa- silbi ko’y magbigay lamang ng aking lilim. Kapiling na niyang di agad nakalipad sa malayo. ko sa bakurang iyon ang isang (Continued from page 1) cilitate the Manila-Acapulco gal- lilim sa dampa at sa bakurang nauupo sa paanan ko si Priscila. — Ipagpatawad ninyo ang tahimik na kasal. Walang han- leon trade, this hilltop tower guides aking kinaroroonan. Masibol na Matabil si Priscila. Marami si- paglapit ko, Binibini... — sabi ng gad si Mang Sendong liban sa ka- Earthly Wonders ships approaching the Pacific coast akong punungkahoy nang ipag- yang itinatanong; mga tanong binata na nakapamintana sa mga ligayahan ni Priscila. Ang tanging through the Babuyan Channel to bili ng dating may-ari ang dampa ng kamusmusan. Kung minsa’y mata ang paghangang di mai- hinihingi ni Mang Sendong kay Lured by gold, Chinese and this day. at bakurang iyon kay Mang Sen- naghagilap si Mang Sendong ng kaila sa pagkatitig kay Priscila. Milo ay huwag lamang ilayo sa Japanese merchants sailed to the dong, isang lalaking dayuhan sa maisasagot... — Malungkot lang talaga ang kanya ang anak na tanging aliw area centuries ago to barter with the Characterful Cuisine aming pook, walang nakaaalam — Bata ka pa, anak … minsa’y walang kakilala sa isang pook, ng kanyang kaluluwa. predominantly Malay inhabitants. kung saan galing... at dala ang narinig kong sabi ni Mang Send- kaya di man dapat ay nangahas —Iyan po ang napagkayar- These days, travelers still go to Ilo- Among Filipinos, Ilocanos are isang sanggol na wala pang anim ong sa kanyang matabil na anak. na akong lumapit upang makip- ian naming talaga ni Priscila, — cos Norte, not so much to acquire known for frugality, and the cuisine na buwan. —- Marami ka pang hindi mai- agkilala... sagot ni Milo. — Naririto po ang its natural treasures as to experi- of this farming society features in- — Nabalitaan kong ipinag- intindihan. Nguni’t paglaki mo’y -- Aba, e... e... — at di mag- kanyang kaligayahan at di ko siya ence them. The province’s dynamic gredients shunned elsewhere in the bibili ninyo ang inyong dampa saka mo malalaman ang mga kantututo sa pagsasalita si Prisci- maiaalis dito... coastal topography lends itself to country, from velvety pokpoklo at bakuran... at ang inyong bukid sagot... ia. — tatang ko po e . . . — at na- Paminsan-minsan lamang thrilling pursuits like sand-boarding seaweed to slightly sour buos ant sa libis, — narinig kong wika ni Marami akong narinig na paurong siya at tinanaw si Mang kung lumuwas ng Maynila ang and four-wheel driving at La Paz eggs. If you’re after more conven- Mang Sendong sa dating may- ikinuwento si Mang Sendong kay Sendong na lumalakad na palapit mag-asawa. Ilang araw lamang Sand Dunes. Time in a tethered bal- tional fare, head to the Laoag City ari. — Ibig ko pong bilhin kung... Priscila — ang kuwento ng Sang- at iniwan ang ginagawa sa dulu- kung mamalagi sila roon at bum- loon can also be arranged at nearby Public Market and try the Ilocano tayo’y magkakasundo. Nguni’t gol na ipinanganak sa sabsaban, han nang makitang may kausap si abalik na muli. Kung naiiwang resort Fort Ilocandia for those who version of the Spanish empanada. naging madali ang pagkakasun- ang pastol na si David na nakiki- Priscila. mag-isa si Mang Sendong, ang want to see this 45-hectare expanse You can also take home some long- do. paglaban sa higante, ang batang Magalang na nagbigay ng kanyang mga sandali’y madalas from above. For a breathtaking ex- ganisa (peppery pork sausages) and Sa halagang itinuring ng may- si Jose na ipinagbili ng kanyang magandang umaga ang binata. na paraanin sa pag-upo sa aking ample of the sculpting powers of a bottle of the famous local black ari’y hindi na tumawad si Mang lilim na parang may malalim si- seawater and wind, visit Burgos’ vinegar, sukang Iloco. Don’t for- Sendong. yang iniisip, at madalas tuloy na Kapurpurawan — a magnificent get to try authentic Ilocano dishes — Ang aking anak ay ulila na manasa kong matunghayan ang rock and coral formation, reached at La Preciosa restaurant, tel: (63- sa ina… — narinig kong sinabi ni tunay na laman ng kanyang puso. after a trek across sand, loose rocks 77) 777 5130, just a few minutes Mang Sendong, upang kaipala’y Isang araw na wala ang and algae-covered coastline. (See away. Start your meal with a salad sagutin ang pagtatanong na ipina- mag-asawa, isang babaeng may 50 essential travel tips.) of tomatoes, onions, mango and hihiwatig ng may-ari sa pagtingin- katandaan na ring katulad ni ar-arosep seaweed that bursts with tingin sa sanggol na nasa bisig ng Mang Sendong ang tumawag sa Church Architecture brine when bitten, before indulging kausap. dampa. Nang walang sumagot ay in the deliciously tender pork-belly — Namatay ang kanyang ina naupo ang babae sa hagdan. Mula When the first Spaniards went to Ilo- dish known as bagnet. nang siya’y isilang... at ako ngay- sa bukid ay dumating si Mang cos in 1572, local warriors thwarted Historic Vigan on ang ina at ama niya! -- Sendong at gayon na lamang ang their militant attempts to extend Drive south for about an hour to Makailang araw lamang ay lu- pagkagulat niya sa pagkakita sa colonial authority north of Manila. neighboring province Ilocos Sur to mipat na ang mag-ama sa dampa. babae. So, to win over the rural populace, get to Vigan, the Philippines’ only Mula noon ay napaukol ang ak- — Priscila! — nabigkas ni they resorted to a more peaceful UNESCO World Heritage city. ing pansin kay Mang Sendong at Mang Sendong. means: religion. Conquered by the Stroll along Calle Crisologo, the sa kanyang anak. Nakita ko kay — Oo, Sendong... —anang pomp and circumstance of Roman main street of this well-preserved Mang Sendong ang dapat han- babae na parang mapapaiyak, — Catholicism, Ilocos eventually be- Spanish trading post, for glimpses gaan sa isang lalaki -- ang siya’y hindi mo akalaing matatagpuan came the seat of evangelization of the Philippines’ colonial origins maging ama’t ina ng kanyang kita rito. Nguni’t marami nang in northern Luzon. Today, Ilocos and gaze at one-of-a-kind archi- anak. Maaga siyang bumaban- mga kapatid. Nagpakilalang siya’y si Milo taong naghahanap ako... ipinagta- Norte is home to dozens of the Phil- tecture that combines 16th century gon upang gumatas sa kanyang Sa kabaitan iginising ni Mang Verdeflor, isang manunulat. Nag- tanong kita... salamat na lamang ippines’ grandest churches, includ- Chinese aesthetics with European inahin —-iyon ang ipinasususo sa Sendong ang anak. babakasyon sa pook na iyon. Wa- at may nakapaghimaton din sa ing Paoay’s Church of San Agustin. planning. Take in Syquia Mansion sanggol. Masipag siya. Habang —Ibig kong maging mabait lang kakilala at nasasabik magka- akin... Other must-sees include Laoag’s Museum, full of centuries-old fur- gumagawa siya sa kanyang bukid ka, anak... — narinig kong sabi pa roon ng kausap. — Nguni’t bakit pa, Priscila? Italian Renaissance–style Cathedral nishings from Europe and Asia, and ay pasaglit-saglit siya sa bahay ni Mang Sendong, na napabun- — Kayo ang pinakamalapit sa Bakit pa ? — nagugulumihanang of St. Williams, Sarrat’s 105-m- pay a visit to the old pottery factory upang tingnan ang kanyang sang- tung-hininga at napatingin sa ma- aking kinatitirahan... — nasabi pa sagot ni Mang Sendong. long Santa Monica Church with its at Pagburnayan, where techniques gol. Ang mga halaman sa kanyang layong parang may nagugunita. ng binata, at sinulyapan si Priscila — Nagkasala ako sa iyo’t sa exposed wooden roof trusses and introduced over 500 years ago by bakuran ay alagang-alaga rin niya — Nguni’t ikaw ay maganda... na nasa likuran ng ama. --Nata- ating anak. Panahon ang nag- Bacarra’s red brick St. Andrew’s the Chinese are still practiced by - ang mga puno ng mangga, baya- mabibilog ang iyong mga mata... tanaw ko kung gabi ang liwanag pakilala sa akin sa malaking pag- Church. local artisans. Source: TIME.com bas, santol at tsiko, na sa masinop maitim at malago ang iyong ng inyong ilaw, kaya naisip ko kakasalang aking nagawa. Maikli http://www.time.com/time/travel/ar- na pagpapala niya’y masaganang buhok… maganda ka, nguni’t... pong magsadya naman dito sa na lamang ang aking buhay. Ibig Bucolic Beaches ticle/0,31542,2049939,00.html nagsisipamunga. Ang kaliit-lii- hindi ka rin magiging maganda inyo upang makipagkilala... -- kong makahingi ng tawad sa iyo tang sulok ng looban ay napapak- kung di ka magiging mabait. Mula noon, si Milo ay madalas at makilala ang aking anak... Forget Bali and Boracay. World- ikinabangan ng mga alaga niyang -—Magiging mabait ako, nang dumalaw kina Mang Send- — Matagal ko nang natutu- mga baboy at manok. Tatay... magiging mabait ako... — ong, Madalas silang nag-uusap sa hang patawarin ka, Priscila... — Kahanga-hanga ang pag- sagot ni aking lilim. sagot ni Mang Sendong na gum- sisikap niya sa kabuhayan, at sa Priscila at yumapos siya kay -- Mabait at magalang si Milo. agaralgal ang tinig. — Napawi na palagay ko, ang lahat ay ginagawa Mang Sendong. Nakita kong Madaling nagkahulihan sila ng ng panahon ang pagdaramdam ko Filipinos are # 1 charity givers niya alang-alang sa kinabukasan nangingilid ang luha sa mga mata loob ni Mang Sendong. Maram- sa iyo. . . Nguni’t ukol sa iyong ng kanyang sanggol. Madalas na nang hagkan ni Mang Sendong ing naibabalita si Milo — ang anak, kay Priscilang iyong anak. si Mang Sendong ay nagpapa- ang anak. matuling pag-unlad ng Maynila, . . — patuloy ni Mang Sendong, in Asia, Mastercard says hingalay sa aking lilim. Hindi Nasubaybayan ko ang paglaki ang malakas na pagsulong ng kar- just focused on good buys; they — hindi ka na dapat pakilala sa (Continued from page 1) nakakaila sa akin ang kanyang ni Priscila. Pinapag-aral siya ni unungan, at ang mga nagaganap kanya. Akala niya’y matagal are just as focused on doing good,” kalumbayan. Mang na pangyayari sa iba’t ibang environment-friendly. says Georgette Tan of MasterCard ka nang patay. Maligaya siya sa Naririnig ko ang kanyang mga Sendong at nakarating hang- panig ng daigdig. Kung dumarat- piling ng isang marangal na la- The result comes as a surprise Worldwide. bunting-hininga. May pangalan gang ikalawang taon ng haiskul. ing si Milo na si Mang Sendong since the respondents from most of Incidentally, the result of the laking ngayo’y kanyang asawa. ng babaeng lagi niyang tinatawag- Si Mang Sendong ang matiya- ay gumagawa sa kanyang bukid Hindi siya magiging maligaya the countries surveyed are con- MasterCard survey jibes with the tawag: — Priscila! Priscila! — gang naghahatid at sumasalubong sa libis, ay si Priscila na ang tu- sidered better off than those in the spirit of charity and generosity of kung malamang ang kanyang Naririnig ko rin ang may pana- sa anak sa pagpasok sa paaralan matanggap sa binata. Nahalata ina’y may madilim na kahapong Philippines. the Philippines as Asia’s predomi- mbitan niyang sambitin: —Ano sa kabayanan. Nang magdalaga si kong si Milo ma’y madaling ki- “Consumers from these coun- nantly Christian country. It exem- pinagdaanan. . . ang nagawa kong pagkukulang at Pricila ay iningatan ni Mang Sen- nalugdan ni Priscila. Madalas — Nguni’t hindi na niya kai- tries have lots to spare if they plifies the heartwarming generosity nilisan mo ako? — Sa simula’y dong ang anak na tulad sa isang na namamasyal sila sa bukid at choose to share and yet, they fail to of the poor widow in the gospel, langang ako’y makilala pa, Sen- hindi ko maunawaan kung ano mahalagang, hiyas. Iminulat niya kung umuuwi’y may dalang mga dong. . . — at malungkot na na- figure prominently in the charitable who was praised highly by the ang kahulugan ng kanyang mga kay Priscila na ang kalinisan ng bulaklak na ligaw. Kung nauupo works department. Lord. paiyak ang babae. — Ibig ko lang binibigkas. isang dalaga ay “maningning pa sila sa aking lilim ay napapaking- mapalapit sa piling niya. Mapa- “It is encouraging to see that Despite her dire poverty, she At sa maraming pagkalagas sa mga bituin sa langit kung ang gan ko ang kanilang pag-uusap, shopping with a conscience has tak- could still drop two copper coins, glingkuran siya kahi’t paano. . . ng aking mga dahon at sa pag- puri ay dalisay at walang bahid- Ikinukuwento ni Milo kay Pris- ibig kong madama kahi’t sa mai- en root. Our latest research shows “all she had to live on,” into the susupling na muli ng aking mga dungis.” cila ang buhay sa Maynila, ang that Asia-Pacific shoppers are not temple treasury. (Read Luke 21,4) kling panahon ang kaligayahan sanga, ay nasaksihan ko ang unti- Nguni’t isang araw, sa tahimik mga kasayahan, ang sine, ang ng isang pusong-ina na aangkin unting pagsibol ng anak ni Mang na pamumuhay ng mag-ama na mga naitklub. Nakikita kong ku- sa kanya kahi’t sa sarili ko man Sendong. Priscila ang kanyang tila hiwalay sa labas ng daigdig, mikislap ang mga mata ni Priscila lamang. . . pangalan, Ngayon, ang kanyang ay may napaligaw na isang bina- sa kaligayahan. -- Hindi ko maipagkakait sa Survive A malilikot at mumunting paa’y ta. Nakaupo isang umaga sa aking —- Nguni’t lahat ng iyon ay iyo iyan, Priscila. . . malungkot Critical Illness naghahabulan na sa bakuran. At lilim si Priscila nang lumapit sa pagsasawaan mo... — minsa’y na sagot ni Mang Sendong. nasasaksihan kong tila unti-unting kanya ang binatang iyon at maga- narinig kong sinabi ni Milo. — — Nguni’t ingatan mong hu- Without a nagkakakulay ang buhay ni Mang lang na bumati. Nakita ko ang Hahapuin ang buhay mo sa wa- wag kang makilala niya ... Financial Crisis lang tigil na pag-inog ng buhay Minsan pang ipinakilala ni roon. Sa palagay ko’y naririto ang Mang Sendong ang kadakilaan tunay na buhay... walang ingay na ng puso niya. Nguni’t sa ibabaw nakababagot, nakakausap mong ng kanyang pagpapatawad ay A critical illness can mean lost income, unreimbursed palagi ang iyong sarili sa kata- sinikap niyang maingatan ang ka- himikan... Malapit sa kalikasan, medical expenses, caregiver costs—extra stress at a time ligayahan ni Priscila. kaibigan ng punungkahoy na ito, Nang magbalik sa bahay ang when you can least afford it. American General Life and ng bukid, ,ng mayayamang lupa... mag-asawang Priscila at Milo walang pagbabalatkayo ang lahat ay ipinakilala ni Mang Sendong Accident Insurance Company (AGLA) has critical illness ng bagay... sa anak ang matandang babaeng — Oo nga, Milo... — at na- dinatnan. — Si Silang ay kama- coverage that supplements your existing pabuntung-hininga si Priscila. ganak kong malayo . . . — anang — Naiigaya ako sa ibinabalita matanda. — Dito siya maninira- health insurance so you can focus on important mo sa aking Maynila. Nguni’t sa han sa atin upang makatulong puso ko’y nakatanim ang lahat ng things—like getting well. mo. At pagkaraan ay nanaog na naririto. Ito ang aking daigdig... si Mang Sendong. Pinabayaan ni- Katulad ko ang punungkahoy yang nagkakaharap ang mag-ina. na ito na kapag binunot sa kina- Saglit siyang napatigil sa aking AGLA, the critical difference when it tatamnan ay walang salang ma- lilim. May kalungkutan akong mamatay... nabakas sa kanyang mukha. comes to your peace of mind. At nakita kong hinawakan ni -- Ina rin siya ng aking anak Milo ang isang kamay ni Priscila. — narinig kong usal ni Mang — Kung mapaniniwalaan Gen Silverio, Agent Sendong. — At di ko maipag- Gen Silverio mo lamang... — anang binata. kakait sa kanya ang kaligayahan 619.851.9547 Agent — Mula nang makilala kita, ang ng pusong-ina. Maiingatan din #0G86915 daigdig mo’y inari ko na ring ak- niya ang kaligayahan ng aming 2650 Camino del Rio N, # 205 Tess de la Pena, Agent ing daigdig. sapagka’t kung saan anak… -- ka naroroon ay naroroon ang ak- San Diego, CA619.565.4633 92018 At lumakad na si Mang Send- ing ligaya... ong na patungo sa kanyang bukid- Phone: 619.851.9547#0G48375 Nanatili si Milo na hawak ang CA License # 0G86915 sa libis. Sa pagkakatalikod niya’y kamay ni Priscila. Kapwa na- nakita kong may pinapahid siya kasandig ang kanilang likod sa sa kanyang mga pisngi. - AJ aking puno at nakatingin sa ma- layo at tila nangangarap. Nguni’t hindi ko sila mapagpagunitaang lumalapit si Mang Sendong. The underwriting risks, financial and contractual obligations and support functions Nang makita ng matanda ang Follow @asianjournal associated with products issued by American General Life and Accident Insurance Company (AGLA) are its responsibility. American International Group does not kanilang ayos na magkahawak on Twitter underwrite any insurance policy referenced herein. AGLA does not solicit ang kamay ay napatigil si Mang business in the states of New York and Wyoming. Sendong, at pagkatapos ay yuko © 2009 All rights reserved. ang ulong tumalikod. Page 20 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 25-31, 2011 ing na mangyayari sa March 30,2011 sa Hotel Rembrandt Showbiz Timog (at the back of ABS- CBN). Is Willie and Ni wala man lang repre- Lifestyle Watcher sentative si Sarah para tang- by Ogie Cruz gapin ang nasabing award, yun Shalani On? Read Ogie Cruz’s previous articles by visiting our website ang hindi nagustuhan ng mga by Joe Son samahan ng mga teachers.Sana (Continued from page 13) at www.asianjournalusa.com Read J’Son’s previous articles by visiting our website at www. makarating ito, sa pamamagi- nu’n. Sabi ko nga kay Leo, tan ng kanyang no.1 na taga- asianjournalusa.com hanga na si Donna Seachon, pinayaman ko siya.” Aminado Si Sarah: tutal close naman kayo ng idol Who’s Bea Tantoco, a guest mo. in the “I Valentine U” concert of Ogie and Pops? “Anak ng Lifestyles of the Rich and “Hindi Ako Kasing Galing JOHN APACIBLE NAPA- owner ng Rustan’s. Maganda, TAY NA KANYANG TYUHIN sexy, magaling kumanta. First Influential People Ni Charice Sa Biritan” ! Dalawang bala ang pumatay appearance niya sa concert na Starbiz Watcher By Ogie siya, dahil na rin sa mga sina- sa magaling na actor na si John ito.” Cruz | SAN DIEGO, 3/25/2011 sabi niyang dahilan at natutuwa Apacible nung linggo ng mad- What can she say to Heart -- Aminado si Sarah Geronimo naman siya aling araw Evangelista whose “Dwar- , na hindi raw siya biritera at pinagbibig- 3am . fina” is starting on Monday? alam daw niya ang limitasyon yan naman Walang “Wala akong masasabi, ng kanyang lalamunan.Hindi siya ng kakwenta- sobrang busy ko sa mga alaga naman daw ganon katindi ang taga-ASAP kwenta ang ko, may concert pa akong in- kanyang lalamunan tulad nina sa kanyang pagkamatay aasikaso. Good luck na lang.” Charice Pempengco, Rachel request, at ng nasabing Ann Go, Angeline Quinto at hindi raw actor, nag- Regine Velasquez. demanding kainuman Dalawang intriga ngayon yun kundi hanggang Bianca not ang kinasasangkutan ni nakikiusap. sa binatu- Sarah,una ang pagbabati nila ni Sa totoo kan ang Cristine Reyes kesyo, ginamit lang, natu- tiyuhin nag- insecure lang daw niya kanilang pag- tuwa na- talo at ayun babati dahil ipalalabas na ang man kami pumunta sa with Venus kanyang movie with Gerald kay Sarah Sarah Geronimo kwarto yung tito para In the Bahamas. The world’s most expensive charter yacht Anderson, para mapag-usapan. Geronimo kumuha ng baril na (Continued from page 13) Mahinahon na itinanggi sinundan naman ni John. Pu- mga nakaabang na agad na In sociology, lifestyle is Men are: ito ni Ms. Geronimo, sa puso mutok ang baril ng dalawang proyekto para kay Bianca. a term that best describe the raw niya totoo na matagal na beses at tumama sa puso ni Sa ilalim ng direksyon way a person lives, which 1. Carlos Slim Helu of niyang gusto humingi ng sorry Apaicble habang nag-aagawan nina Jeffrey Jeturian at usually characterizes on Mexico, $74 billion, 2. Wil- kay Cristine kaya nung makita sila,na ikinamatay ng actor. Mervyn Brondial, nabusog diferrent behaviors that are liam Gates of United States, niya ito sa “ASAP” siya pa Yung nanay naman ni John nga ng masarap na kuwento applicable to everyone and $56 billion, 3. Warren Buffet mismo ang lumapit at yumakap ay kapatid ng sumukong tito sa ng serye ang mga Kapamilya oneself in a given time and of United States, $50 bil- kay Cristine para magkabati pulisya pero hanggang ngayon viewers. place, including social re- lion, 4. Bernard Arnault of lang sila. wala pang nasasampang kaso Sa nalalapit na pagtatapos lations, consumption and France, $41 billion, 5. Larry Nagkataon lang daw yung sa naturang suspect.Ang bilis nito, mas sasarap pa at mas including fashion. The be- Ellison of United States, movie niya ay 2 days more talaga ng buhay,natatandaan tatamis ang takbo ng istorya. haviors and practices within $39.5 billion, 6. Lakshmi bago ipalabas, wala raw sa pa namin nang first time namin Sa huling dalawang linggo individual lifestyles are a Mittal of India, $31.1 billion, isip niya yun para lang mapag- ma-interview si John Apacible ng panghapong serye, ha- mixture of habits, conven- 7. Amancio Ortega of Spain, usapan. Wala raw plastikan niyaya niya kami sa isang harapin ni Juanita ang mga tional ways of doing things $31 billion, 8. Eike Batista nang nilapitan niya si Cristine. restaurant kasama ang isang rin pagsubok sa loob at labas ng either in actions or in words. of Brazil, $ 30 billion, 9. Ginawa niya yun para huwag movie reporter. punso. Individual lifestyles deals Mukesh Ambani of India, ng lumaki at masali pa ang iba Mabait si John at galante, Makakatuluyan kaya nito more broadly when used in $27 billion, and 10. Christy niyang kaibigan.Sana raw hu- sayang nawala kaagad siya. si Rikitik (Matt Evans) at tu- politics, business and enter- Walton of United States, wag na lang bigyan ng kulay, Kaya nakikiramay kami sa luyan nang magiging prisesa tainment. $26.5 billion. totoo raw ang kanyang pag- kanyang mga naiwanan. nito? O magiging sila pa rin The term lifestyle in poli- hingi ng tawad. Charice Pempengco ARA MINA TINULUN- ni Joaquin (Rodjun Cruz) tics can often be used in con- The Richest Filipinos Samantala, tuwang-tuwa GAN SI LALA MONTELIBA- at mananatiling Reyna ng veying the idea that society are: naman ang kapatid ni Cristine dahil napakababa ng loob nito NO ! Natatandaan nyo ba ang Maruya? be accepted of a variety of Reyes na si Ara Mina tungkol kahit may intriga ang kanyang sikat na dating sexy star na si Kasama rin nga pala sa different ways of life, from 1. Henry Sy, $4.0 billion, sa pagbabati ng kanyang kap- sinasagot, parang hindi nga Lala Montelibano, tinulungan Juanita Banana sina Dulce, the perspective that differ- 2. Lucio Tan, $2.3 billion, atid at si Sarah, although hindi marunong magalit ito.Tipong siya ni Ara Mina para magka- Lito Pimentel, Katya Santos, ences are always anticipated 3. Jaime Zobel de Ayala, $ pa raw niya nakakausap si walang masamang tinapay roon ng trabaho. Isay Alvarez at marami pang and may change at any given 2.0 billion, Cristine tungkol sa nangyari at sa kanya, at isa pang kinatu- Ginawa niya isa sa mga iba. time superficially, rather than 4. Eduardo Cojuangco, least daw naayos na ang lahat. tuwa namin yung dati naming tumao s kanyang business, sabi Ang sweet finale ng Juan- realistically. In the field of $840 million, Alam kasi niya na marami ang student sa Central Colleges of nga ni Ara handa naman siyang ita Banana ay mapapanood business and entertainment 5. George Ty, $830 mil- nasangkot tungkol sa intriga ng Phils. Ay Vice President pala tumulong para makaahon ulit Lunes hanggang Biyernes lifestyles may both provide lion, kanyang kapatid at Sarah, basta ng Fans club ni Sarah na si si Lala kung baga binigyan ng pagkatapos ng Malparida sa means by which advertisers 6. John Gokongwei, $700 raw natutuwa siya. Donna Orgasan Seachon. ABS-CBN. and marketers, and entertain- million, Pangalawang intriga ni Kaso may isa pang intriga ers endeavors to target and 7. Tony Tan Cakliong, Sarah, itoy tungkol sa kesyo na hindi pa nasasagot ni Sarah match consumers aspirations $575 million, dinidiktahan raw niya ang mga na gusto namin idagdag.Ang naman mayroon din namang with products relevant to 8. Andrew Tan, $ 480 mil- taga ASAP staff na huwag sil- PASADO (Pampelikulang maganda pa rin ang buhay itoy their needs and wants. lion, ang pagsabayin ng Star Power Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) walang iba kundi ang kaibigan Lifestyles of the rich 9. Emilio Yap, $350 mil- Winner na si Angeline Quinto , na dati kong kinaaaniban naming si Ramona Revilla na and influential people typi- lion, and 10. Oscar Lopez, sa isang number. noong nasa Pilipinas palang nasa San Diego California. Say cally features the extravagant $315 million. Last Sunday kasi kapuna- kami noon, ay inisnab daw mo Jhun Bumbay? lifestyles on the fabulous life puna na walang song number ni Sarah para tanggapin ang Balita naming, uuwi ngay- of these elite group like the The 10 Richest Filipino ang dalawa, ang totoo raw ay tropeo para sa Pasadong ong May this year si Ramona wealthy politicians, busi- Celebrities are: nakiusap muna siya sa staff Kabataang Artista.Ayon ito sa Revilla para asikasuhin niya ness moguls, entertainers and ng ASAP na isang kanta lang pahayag ng aming kaibigan ang kanyang kasal sa Sep- athletes as the role models, 1. Manny Pacquiao, Php 1 muna ang kakantahin niya da- at Chairman ng Pasado na si tember. Wag nyong isnabin at rather than the lifestyles on billion, hil paos na paos ang kanyang Emmanuel Gonzales, at ni Mr. isang Engineer ang kanyang the average and impover- 2. Sharon Cuneta, Php boses dahil sa shooting at wala Arthur Pizaro ng FEU.Ayon ka-partner ngayon. ished sector of our greater 800 million, pa siyang tulog. sa kanila, yung handler daw Donyang-donya pa rin si society.. 3. Willie Revillame. Php Hindi naman daw totoo na ni Sarah ang kanilang kausap, Ramona, kailan lang galing Lifestyles of the rich and 600 million, nai-insecure siya kay Angeline na parang hindi interesado sa Ramona Revilla siya sa Virginia pero ngayon influential people basically 4. Vilma Santos, Php 500 Quinto, alam naman niyang award at sinabihan na sila na nandito na siya sa San Diego at focused into their cozy man- million, magaling si Angeline kaya lang hindi makakapunta si Sarah at chance ang dating boldstars. Di take note si Arnel Pineda ang sions in a gated community, 5. Ricky Reyes, Php 200 parang hindi siya koportable ipadala na lang daw ang trophy ba maraming bold stars dati ay kanyang napili para sa kanyang ideal destinations and refer- million, sa ginagawa sa amin na para sa kanila, nagmamadali pa raw naghihirap ngayon?Mabuti na- kasal para kumanta at sa Shan- ences on famous vacations 6. Dolphy, Php 150 mil- kaming pinagshow- showdown ang kausap nila. man at tinulungan siya ni Ara, grila gagawin ito. and tourists spots. lion, lagi.Sinabi ko naman sa kanila Siempre sumama ang loob kaya nga saludo kami kay Ara. Congratulations Ramona It is natural for us to 7. Kris Aquino, Php 120 ito at nakiusap ako, naintindi- ng mga Professors dahil sa Pero kung may naghihirap Revilla !!! dream of having large sum of million, han naman daw ng mga taga- kanilang nakuhang sagot mula money to buy all the the ma- 8. Lucy Torres, php 100 ASAP. sa kampo ni Sarah, to think na terial things we need, but un- million, May mga dahilan naman binoto siya ng mga teachers na fortunately dreaming seldom 9. Bong Revilla, Php 100 daw siya kaya minsan nasas- ito mula sa ibat-ibang Univer- come true. However, no one million and abihan siyang demanding, sidad pagkatapos hindi man can stop us from dreaming,, 10. Vic Sotto, Php 100 at kung sino ang kanyang lang binigyan ng importansiya we need not be filthy rich, million. makakasama sa isang number. ang nasabing event or award- just dream to have enough Hanggat maari raw nakikiusap for the family, to pay your Ten Most Influential debts and bills, who knows, Filipinos are: Now Available: that one day your luck will strike and you win the lotto, 1. Emmanual Dapiran you might end up like them. Pacquiao, 2. Rodolfo Imperial Lo- Tawa’t Tula ng mga A Mc Buddy friend, Al- zada, bert Francisco provided me 3. Gloria Macapagal Ar- Piling Katatawanan some copies that were sent to royo, him through his internet, for 4. Francis Escudero, us to dream about. 5. Jessica Soho, By Joe Cabrera 6. Juan Ponce Enrile, These are: 7. Miriam Defensor San- tiago, A Collecton of Jokes • “The World’s 10 Rich- 8. Henry Sy, Written in Pilipino Verse est Men,” 9. Jaime zobel de Ayala, • “Ten Most Richest and $10.00 a copy Filipinos,” 10. Kristina Bernadette • “Ten Most Richest Aquino-Yap. -- ### AJ Filipino Celebrities,” Joe C.Son Call Asian Journal San Diego and [email protected] 619-474-0588 • “Ten Most Influnetial San Diego, CA Filipinos.” The World’s Richest March 25-31, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 21 voice. Natasha. “We must make odd she named her new baby note. “Let’s fi nd Pebbles and sure of what you are think- Alley. bring her home!” They ing.” Alley was a girl ladybug. As the cried together at the same They kept walking until When Alley fi rst started Dear Alley, time. So, Luke and Natasha they reached a little cottage preschool everyone laughed. walked toward the forest. At in the middle of the forest. Alley’s cheeks started to I hope you’re Bamboos Sway a bend, they saw two set of They knocked at the door. burn. But instead of fi ghting reading this note. I by Rudy D. Liporada footprints. One was that of “Come on in,” said a back she went to the teacher a human and the other, of a gentle voice. and said. “Some ladybugs are made you pancakes. I Read Rudy Liporada’s previous articles by visiting our website kitten. When they entered, at making fun of me because I won’t be home for a at www.asianjournalusa.com “Let’s follow them,” said the middle of the room, they look so different. What am I long time so you need Luke. saw a woman holding a going to do?” to start taking care “But it is dark in this for- cat. “Pebbles!” exclaimed “Who’s making fun of est.” said Natasha, worried. Natasha. you?” the teacher asked. of yourself. “I know,” said Luke. “But The cat jumped off from “Everyone in the whole Good luck, Alley. Two Short Stories we have to do it,” he said. the woman’s arms and class.” she said. “You’re right,” said jumped unto Natasha’s. “I’ll go talk to them, Al- Love, n this issue, I give way to my granddaughter, Natasha. “We’re doing this “Excuse me, ma’am, but ley,” the teacher said. Leilani Liporada who is eight years old. She has for my Pebbles.” you had my Pebbles,” said “Thank you,” she said, Mom written the two stories: Luke and the Mystery of Deeper into the forest, Natasha. “It says so on her feeling much better. I Natasha heard something be- collar tag.” When she got home, her Alley was sad. She missed the Missing Kitten and Alley, the Odd Ladybug with hind them. “What was that?” “And you have Sunny,” mother was making her her mom. But as Alley grew the former now being published with Amazon. com she said. the woman said, seeing her cookies. “I made these for older she forgot about her -- Rudy D. Liporada, AS THE BAMBOOS SWAY, “I don’t know but I think cat cuddled by Luke. She you, Alley,” she said. mom, though sometimes, it is following us,” said squinted. “Please excuse my “Thanks Mom,” Alley when she does remember, Asian Journal San Diego, 3/25/2011 Luke. failing eyes.” said. she wondered why her mom When Luke handed Sunny “How was school?” her had to leave her. to the old woman, she cried. mother asked. When Alley was in col- Luke and the “Thank you, little boy.” “People made fun of me lege she had to go to Vir- “His name is Luke.” because I looked different,” ginia. When she got there Mystery of the “Thank you, Luke, for Alley said she saw an old ladybug. The fi nding Sunny for me,” said “What did you do?” old ladybug looked familiar. Lost Kitten the old woman. “I told on them.” Alley tapped on the old lady- “Thank you, too, for help- ‘Who’d you tell?” bug’s arm. By Lelanie Liporada ing me fi nd Pebbles.” said “I told my teacher.” “What’s your name?” Al- Natasha. “You are a very “That’s a very good thing ley asked the old ladybug. Once upon a time, there smart and brave boy.” “My name is Molly,” the lived a little boy name Luke. So, Luke went home old ladybug said. He was very smart. feeling good. He had made Molly? Alley remem- One day, Luke went for Natasha and the old woman bered her mom’s name was a little walk. When he was happy. He had helped fi nd Molly, too. walking, he saw a little their cats and he was smart “Are you the ladybug house down the road. Luke and brave, indeed. who made me pancakes wondered what was inside and wrote me a note?” Al- it. So Luke opened the door ley asked her. and heard a loud creak. He “Yes.” The old ladybug went up the stairs and when This two-month-old kitten was found burrowed in 8” of snow shiver- Alley, the Odd replied. “What is your he opened the door, he saw a ing and freezing in Cleveland, Oklahoma February 1, 2011. Photo courtesy name?” the old ladybug lady crying. Natasha Schroeder. Copyright 2011 Scripps Media, Inc Ladybug asked. “My name is Alley,” “Who are you?” asked she said. Luke. By Leilani Liporada “Your name is Alley?” “I am Natasha.” said the the tree and disappeared in When they turned around, the old ladybug asked as if strange woman. “I need thin air.” they saw a kitten. Once upon a time, there trying to remember some- your help. Will you try to “Disappeared? Wow that’s “That’s funny.” said lived a mama ladybug. One to do, Alley,” her mother thing in the past. “You’re my fi nd my lost kitten?” impossible!” said Luke. Natasha “This looks like day, she was going to have said. “Now eat your cookies daughter!” she said happily. “Of course, I would.” said “I know but you need to Pebbles but it is not she. This a baby. When the baby was and go to bed.” “And you’re my Mom!” Luke. “Where was the last help fi nd my missing kitten.” is Sunny. I know who owns born she was shocked. The “No story?” she asked. Alley said. “It’s good to see time you saw it?” said Natasha. her and where she lives. I baby did not look anything “Sorry, but no story to- you again!” they both said. “I saw it in my barn when “Let’s go fi nd Pebbles!” wonder why she is wonder- like a ladybug. The baby had night because I’m busy,” her And, they both lived happily I was milking my cows. said Luke. ing in these woods.” white spots instead of black mother said. ever after. -30- Then I saw my apple tree “Okay, let’s be brave “I think the mystery is spots. And instead of hav- So Alley ate her cookies branches move. My kitten, because we might have to solved,” said Luke, picking ing a red body it had a black and went to bed. The next Pebbles, must have climbed look in the dark forest,” said up the cat. day Alley found pancakes Natasha in an even louder “No, not yet,” said body. Since the baby was and a note. Alley read the Page 22 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 25-31, 2011 Business Directory Laughing Matter Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- ATTORNEYS BAKERIES DENTISTS DRIVING SCHOOLS journalusa.com Abano, Ashley Bread Deluxe Badillo, Dr. Florabel F. Oliver Aguilar Driving School Law Offices of Ashley Abano 1420 E. Plaza Blvd. S-01 10717 Camino Ruiz, # 122 2371 Forest Meadow Court 225 Broadway, 21st Floor National City, CA 91950 San Diego, CA 92126 Chula Vista, CA 91915 San Diego, CA, 92101 Tel. (619) 474-2624 Tel. (858) 566-6099 Tel. (619) 482-1488 Holy Humor ! (Part 2) Tel. 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Unlike NSIC Rc224, day, the pastor stopped by for Give me a sense of humor, Research Institute (PhilRice) Yielding an average of 5.7-5.8 pal breeder and project leader of Rc226 could moderately with- tea and the Mom asked him Lord, bred two inbred varieties giving t/ha across season, the variety was the development of rice varieties stand tungro attacks. what that morning’s Sunday rice farmers in irrigated lowlands recommended for its adaptation for irrigated lowland, noted that A long and intermediate school lesson was about. Give me the grace to see a more options in choosing variet- in 18 of the 22 trial sites, wherein NSIC Rc224 is not suited for ar- grain, NSIC Rc226 also has very He said “Be not afraid, thy ies suited for their area. it yielded 9 t/ha in one of the sites. eas regularly stricken with tungro good grain quality and milling joke, The Rice Technical Working Trials showed that the variety has and bacterial leaf blight. recovery. comforter is coming.” Group of the National Seed In- significantly higher yield in Isa- On the other hand, NSIC The Institute’s Income Gen- ======To get some humor out of life, dustry Council recommended the bela, Palawan, Bohol, Davao del Rc226 is an early maturing vari- eration Office supplies and main- The minister was preoc- And pass it on to other folk!* release of NSIC Rc224 (Tubigan Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Bukid- ety that produces an average har- tains the seeds and seedstock of cupied with thoughts of 19) and NSIC Rc226 (Tubigan 20) non, and Northern Samar. vest of 6.2 t/ha across season. It the newly released varieties. how he was going to ask the after the varieties showed better With 111 maturity days, the matures in 112 days when trans- DA-PhilRice is a govern- congregation to come up with performance than the check vari- variety has eating quality better planted and 104 days when direct ment-owned and –controlled cor- more money than they were eties, PSB Rc82 and PSB Rc18, than IR64, strong lodging resis- wet-seeded. poration that aims at developing expecting for repairs to the Follow @asianjournal during the multi-location adapta- tance, and good milling and head- The variety is also moderate- high-yielding and cost-reducing church building. Therefore, he on Twitter tion trials. rice recovery. ly resistant to green leafhopper, technologies so farmers can pro- was annoyed to find that the Emily C. Arocena, one of the The long and slender grained- brown planthopper, and yellow duce enough rice for all Filipi- regular organist was sick and a varieties’ breeders, said NSIC variety is moderately resistant to nos. Rc224 yielded an 11.5 and 7 per- green leafhopper, brown planthop- cent advantage over PSB Rc82 per, blast, and stem borer. How- Indians, because of their color, served as scouts, along The Philippine-Mexican Connection: with two Spanish soldiers to make contact with the local Indians. One Filipino lost his Priests, Soldiers and Seamen life to subsequent skirmishes with the local natives. (Continued from page 1) Spanish troops. Others were the ethnic composition of the into the islands with a mini- misionaries, government island Republic. Out of this initial explo- mum of controversy largely, employees, and colonial ration, a continuing line of according to Pbelan. “be- officials. A few were politi- Filipinos in the New missions was established cause of the lessons learned cal exiles and adventurers. Spain from San Diego to Monterey in Mexico were profitably A number in these groups in 1776, and after its discov- applied. Political experience married Filipino women and During the days of the ery, to San Francisco. All among the Mexican Indians settled in Manila, Cavite, galleon trade, Filipinos of these mission settlements proved equally useful to the Pampanga and Zamboanga. served as skilled crew mem- provided ideal way stations Spanish authorities in set- bers. deckhands, and com- for the Manila galleons. Fili- ting up local self-goverment One notable Mexican- mon seamen. Others worked pinos cam with the Spaniards in the islands. It is apparent Filipino mestizo was Juan as navigators, marine offi- on these trading voyages that Mexican experience was Cailles, a well-known cers, helmsmen, quartermas- and many stayed to make a Bags of Seeds at National Genebank in the Philippines. Bags of both a help and an obstacle revolutionary general and ters and boatmen. Several new life in the New World. seeds hung up in Philippines. Credit: Global Crop Diversity Trust/ former governor of Laguna thousands in one way or an- Filipinos were with the Fran- Cary Fowler -- visit us online: www.croptrust.org in the Philippines. It became a hindrance when “special province. The Macabebes other, made up the crews of ciscan missionaries as they regional conditions were of Pampanga are said to be the galleons. The number of went about establishing their ignored.” descendants of Mexican Filipinos in the crews varied, chain of missions, according soldiers. Out of this inter- but as a rule there was one to L. Crouchett, Filipinos in The Manila-Acapulco racial marriages, the unique Filipino to five Spaniards. California. Filipinos were Galleon Trade chabacano emerged, based The Filipino’s natural af- actively engaged in the task on Mexican and Spanish finity to the sea made him a of opening California for The link between Mexico languages. superior crew member. further development;” ... but and the Philippines was they were to play an even made possible by the famous Chabacano is part of Many of the Filipino sea- more important role in the Manila galleons. Every year Philipppine Mexican heri- men, however, deserted their exploitation of its resources, these galleons crossed the tage. It is a unique “bastard- ships and lived permanently as they became an integral Pacific bringing Asian goods ized” language from the mix- in Mexico. Their descen- part of the economic life of (e.g. Chinese silk textiles, ture of vulgar Spanish and dants are now found in the Philippines and Califor- porcelain wares and Philip- Filipino vernacular which Acapulco and other pueblos nia.” pine products) to Acapulco existed in Malate and Ermita (towns), such as San Blas, for sale in Mexico and Peru (Manila), Cavite, Zamboan- first landfall of the galleons The First Settlement in - -and even for onward ga, and other places where in Mexico. Filipinos are said the U.S. shipment to Spain itself. On the Mexican solders settled, to have taught Mexicans their return voyages, they married Filipino women, and how to make wine from The first immigrants in carried Mexico’s silver, reared their Mexican-Filipi- coconut palm. Some of these America, or Pinoys arrived export goods (e.g. Taxco no families. Filipino colonies, however, in 1760s when Filipino silverwares, Saltillo wool, must have been absorbed by sailors deserted the Spanish tapasco ccacao, and Jalisco Another fateful result native population since the vessels bound for American ro Guadalupe wine) official of the galleon trade was to termination of the galleon ports to build wooden houses dispatches, royal subsidies, convert Manila into a prime trade in 1825. in the bayous of Louisiana. and passengers. The passen- metropolis. That position in This settement of around 100 gers consisted mainly of new the archipelago has never Filipino’s First Venture men was called St. Malo. officials and their families been seriously challenged into California These “Manila men.” de- and priestly reinforcements. from early Spanish times to serters (and perhaps desper- the present day. Pedro de Unamuno, on ate refugees from Spanish Many Mexicans, both an exploratory voyage to justice), reportedly came Indios (native Indians), To the galleon trade find a suitable station for the and settled there to avoid Mestizos (half-breeds), and must be ascribed the begin- Manila galleons, brought a payment of heavy taxes and Creolos (Mexican-born ning and the continuance of “few Luzon Indians” (appar- forced labor in the Philip- Chinese immigration, which ently the first Filipinos) to pines. They found St. Malo a WANTED MARKETING ASSISTANT Spaniards) came with the has substantially changed California, and set foot on galleons to the Phlippines. (Continued on page 23) CALL (619) 474-0588 Most of them served in this soil in 1587. Two Luzon March 25-31, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 23 Classified Ads

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Her condition muscles and say, “I am fit!” Human Study Shows Removing Armando Goyena worsened and she eventually suc- He was also a seasoned business- cumbed to the disease. man and he managed the Makati Canned Food from Diet Significantly Before he got ill, Pinggoy used Medical Center’s restaurant, Float- (Continued from page 14) sis” or hardening of the scar tissues. to work out in the gym for two ing Island for many years. Reduces BPA Levels when Paquita succumbed to ALS It is also called Lou Gehrig’s disease hours, twice a week. Even after he (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). in the US, named after Lou Gehrig, had two open-heart surgeries, he was A Life Well Lived On Wednesday, March 30, Bis(2-Ethyhexyl) Phthalate ALS is a debilitating disease that who suffered and died from the able to regain his health and con- a peer-reviewed study will Exposure: Findings from a causes muscle atrophy or loss. It disease in 1941. For several years, tinued to lift free weights (although Armando “Pinggoy” Goyena be published in Environmen- Dietary Intervention,” tested starts with nerve damage along the Paquita was bedridden in their condo he used to joke that he could still passed away last Wednesday (March tal Health Perspectives that the levels of BPA in the urine spinal cord which results to “sclero- unit which occupies almost all of the lift anything, except sacks of rice). 10, 2011) afternoon due to pulmo- suggests that food packaging of five San Francisco Bay nary embolism. He was 88 years old. is a substantial source of ex- Area families of four who In his life’s journey, he went through posure to the endocrine-dis- had a high likelihood of reg- Philippine churches came include bookbinding, quar- the ordeals of the war times, he had rupting chemical bisphenol ular exposure to food pack- The Philippine- from Mexico. Most famous rying of adobe for construc- a happy marriage and had always A (BPA), which laboratory aging containing BPA. Next of this is the miraculous tion purposes, the making considered his children and grand- studies have linked to serious participants ate the low-BPA Black Nazarene of Quiapo of panocha (brown sugar children his treasures. He was a Mexican Connec- successful businessman, had all the health problems including diet for three days, and an- Church in Manila. Other loaves from sugarcane), the breast cancer, infertility and other sample was taken. Fi- lesser images include Our ranching of cattle and sheep, luxuries other people can only dream tion: Priests, Sol- about and he was a glorified movie early puberty. In this human nally they were evaluated af- Lady of Guadalupe (National the manufacture of colorful actor. Indeed, it was a life well lived study, scientists at the Breast ter returning to their normal diers and Seamen Patroness of Mexico), and masks and paper-maches of and now will be well remembered. Cancer Fund and Silent eating habits. The BPA levels our Lady of Peace and Good various designs for festival One more silver screen idol Spring Institute discovered dropped significantly dur- Voyage (installed in Anti- purposes and the manufac- gone, but not for good. His legacy significant drops in levels ing the dietary intervention. polo, Rizal). ture of cigars from dried of fine acting, lasting friendships (Continued from page 22) of BPA when study partici- In addition to BPA, partici- tobacco leaves. in the industry and most of all, pants ate a diet that avoided pants were tested for several good place for fishing, with Mexico’s Spanish influ- memorable life experiences with his contact with BPA-containing phthalates, plastic chemicals a climate very much like that ence is also revealed in Mexican Influence on family will remain immortal in the food packaging, such as with known links to repro- of the islands. music. The first guitars, Filipino Customs and Tradi- hearts and minds of those who had canned food and polycarbon- ductive problems. Levels of A terrible hurricane violins, drums, trumpets, and tions the privilege of knowing him on and off screen. ate plastic. the phthalate DEHP, found in destroyed this settlement in other Western musical instru- The study, “Food Pack- some plastic food packaging, 1893. Other successor Fili- ments were brought to the The Christmas pageant aging and Bisphenol A and also dropped significantly. pino settlements around New country by the early Spanish portraying the birth of Jesus Orleans were subsequently colonizers who came from called Panawagan among founded. Mexico. The Mexican sol- the Tagalos, Tagkarong in works. The Flores de Mayo the Philippines. by Western culture since the diers brought with them to Bikol, Panaret in Waray, and or Santa Cruzan fiesta and 16th century. Our Mexican Heritage the Philippines the songs and Igoy-Igoy in Boholano obvi- the parties that follow often The Spanish program in dances of that nation. Popu- ously originated in Mexico. have a blindfolded child try- the Philippines aimed to rad- As Alejandro Roces, my The Mexican Revolu- lar among these songs were Filipinos prepare traditional ing to strike an earthen pot ically transform the native former dean at FEU College tion against Spain cut off La Paloma Azul (The Blue holiday cuisine, hang lan- filled with goodies called Philippine society through a of Arts and a famous Filipino the Philippine relations with Dove), La Mananita (Birth- tern-like stars called parols pabitin with a long pole. sweeping social reform -- a Espanol short story writer, Mexico -- but not without This pabitin seems to have reform which was religious, argued: “Spain oppressed us lasting contributions to the come directly from Mexi- political, and economic in politically; but let us never development of Filipino life It is estimated that as much as one-third of the silver co’s pinata game. scope. In this ambitions forget -- she was also our and culture. mined in New Spain and Peru went to the Far East.- design to reorganize Filipino mother, who gave us our true - The Metropolitan Museum of Art Creollos and Mestizos society, Spanish successes name, our truest identity as a Philippine flora was were striking. So were their people.” And Mexico played enriched with new plants As in Mexico, Spanish failures. “The Filipinos,” as- no small role in this process! from Mexico. Among these mestizos and Espanoles- serts Phelan, “were no more were beans, camote, guava, day Song), and El Rancho in front of their homes, and Filipinos played important passive recipients of the cul- ______achuete, cacao, coffee, Grande. celebrate Misa de Gallo, the roles in the Philippine tural stimulus created by the maize, wheat, maguey, and nine-night ritual of masses economic development and Spanish conquest. Circum- * “The Philippine-Mex- tabacco. Flowers introduced Some folk dances, notably and feating similar to the La- politics. With the opening stances gave them consider- ican Connection: Priests, to the islands included the Jarebes, the cucarachas, tino Las Posadas observance. of Manila to world trade, able freedom in selecting Soldiers, And Seamen” is a amarilla (marigold), azucena, and the Pandanggo sa Sam- Additionally the Moriones they engaged in commercial their responses to Hispaniza- speech delivered by the late cadena de amor, calachuchi, balilo, have Mexican flavor. mask festival celebrated agriculture and manufac- tion.” Their responses varied Riz Oades,then a Profes- poinsettia, and kakawate. The Filipino jarabe folk during Lent in Marinduque turing industries, shipping, from acceptance to indif- sor of History at San Di- dance is definitely patterned is of Mexican origin as is the transportation, banking, and ference and rejection. Fili- ego State University at the Certain animals also came after jarabe Tapatio, Mexi- annual celebration of Todos the like. They also became pinos selected and adapted Tri-Cultural Festival: Dance from Mexico -- cattle, hors- co’s national dance. Whereas Los Santos (All the Saints) the first modern national- many Hispanic features to and Music of the Philippines, es, sheep, oxen and fight- such popular folk dances as which was from Mexico’s ists -- Rizal, Del Pilar, Fr. their native culture on their Mexico and Spain -- Spe- ing roosters. Species from the polka ,the lanceros, the Dia de Los Muertos (Day of Burgos, Paterno, Pardo de own initiative -- develop- cial Project of the Samahan Mexico such as the mayas, rigodon, the carinosa, and the Dead). Tavera, Arellano -- not to ing what is today a uniquely Dance Company, co-spon- the doves (palomas) and cu- the surtido came from Spain. mention Manuel L. Queon, Filipino culture. In another sored by the Centro Cultural lasisi were also introduced. Certain Mexican influ- first President of the Phil- sense, Filipinos are unique de Raza on September 9 Industries of Mexican ence can also be seen in ippine Commonwealth, for being the only Asian na- ,1990 at 2 p.m. at Balboa Many images of Saints origin were also introduced town fiestas honoring Patron and Manuel A. Roxas, first tion to have profoundly and Park, San Diego. that are now venerated in the in the Philippines. These Saints with shows and fire- President of the Republic of consistently been influenced Page 24 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 25-31, 2011