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EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER elcome to another issue of Publisher & Executive Editor Lessons Learned From Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. the Hawaii Filipino Chroni- Ben Cayetano cle! A bill to legalize gay Publisher & Managing Editor marriages has again made Chona A. Montesines-Sonido enjamin Jerome Cayetano is back in the spotlight headlines and stirred rau- W Associate Editors with the release of his new, 560-page autobiography. cous debate at the State Leg- We’re familiar with Cayetano’s rags-to-riches story. Dennis Galolo How he—a poor Kalihi boy—rose through the islature. Filipinos seem Edwin Quinabo divided as well. Some sympathizers, espe- B ranks to become the nation’s first governor of Fil- Creative Designer ipino ancestry. We should be inspired by his accom- cially those who have faced discrimination or know of other Junggoi Peralta minorities who have been discriminated against, believe it plishments, which broke barriers and opened doors Design Consultant for people of all races, not just Filipinos, to achieve their dreams. all boils down to basic civil rights. However, it’s safe to say Randall Shiroma Cayetano’s enduring legacy is that he will perhaps be most that most Filipinos take the position of the Catholic Church, which opposes same sex marriages. We expect both sides to Photographer remembered as the ‘Education Governor.” A firm believer that Tim Llena education is the great equalizer, Cayetano, who as a youngster continue debating ad nauseam about the issue, which is far Administrative Assistant found school boring, studied hard to earn his law degree. It did- from over. So stay tuned, folks. Shalimar Pagulayan n’t end there. As governor, he launched the State’s A+ After Our cover story for this issue was written by contribut- School Program, increased State funds to build new schools ing writer Danny de Gracia, II who introduces us to a new Columnists Carlota Ader and modernize aging ones, raised the starting pay for teachers, book—“Ben: A Memoir, From Street Kid to Governor.” The Michelle Alarcon, Esq. extended the school year and invested in the new University book, written by none other than Ben Cayetano, is a behind- Carlo Cadiz, M.D. of Hawaii medical school. the-scenes view of island politics, with frank criticism of Sen. Will Espero Those who knew Cayetano say he was also big on honesty. some figures. In a candid interview with the former gover- Grace F. Fong, Ed.D Mayor Mufi Hannemann He may have been controversial, but not corrupt. In fact, not a nor, de Gracia also uncovers interesting tidbits about Amer- Governor Linda Lingle single case of corruption comes to mind while he was gover- ica’s first ever governor of Filipino ancestry, including his Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. nor. Cayetano ran a tight ship and expected cabinet members to background, rise to the top, as well as his personal triumphs Rosemarie Mendoza do likewise. He fought many battles during his combined 28 and struggles. Cayetano has been out on a tour of sorts to J.P. Orias Pacita Saludes years in office. He championed numerous causes, won as many promote the book. He has met with good-sized audiences at Charlie Sonido, M.D. friends as he did enemies, but never backed away from con- Barnes & Noble and Borders Bookstore locations island- Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. troversial issues or difficult decisions. wide, many of whom waited patiently in line for an auto- Felino S. Tubera History may yet determine Cayetano to be one of Hawaii’s graphed copy. The book has reportedly sold well. We hope Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. greatest governors. Many forget that his term was bookended our story, on pages 4-6, will encourage you to pick up a Contributing Writers by turbulent economic times—much like today. Hawaii bene- copy, which we highly recommend. fitted as he was the tough leader needed for those tough eco- Calvin Alonzo, O.D. On page 7, we have a news item on the White House’s Rowena Ballesteros nomic times. With the state’s worsening economy, we can only Summer 2009 Internship Program. We urge Filipino stu- Clement Bautista hope for our next governor to be equally tenacious and unafraid dents to apply for the internships, which will allow them to Linda Dela Cruz to make the tough decision. Just like Ben. Constante A. Domingo develop leadership skills and give them a first-hand taste of Danny De Gracia politics in Washington, DC. The internship may just help to Amelia Jacang, M.D. encourage one of our youth to run for U.S. president one Caroline Julian The Case Against Albert Lanier day—who knows? But we’ll never know, unless our youth Ashley Monfort Legalizing Gay Marriage apply. The deadline to submit applications is March 22, Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. 2009. Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. hat to do about gay marriages. The bill that In closing, we hope you will take time to read these and Glenn Wakai gives same-sex partners the same rights as mar- other articles of interest in this issue— articles such as the Philippine Correspondent Guil Franco ried couples under state law remains in limbo first ever Filipino Film Festival at the Honolulu Academy after senators last week were unable to reach an of Arts in April, thousands of dollars worth of scholarships Big Island Distributor agreement after some 15 hours of testimony. for UH students majoring in Filipino Language & Litera- Elmer Acasio W Ditas Udani Senate President Colleen Hanabusa is now ture, and a special but limited concert series with Jasmine mulling over a rarely used ploy to pull the bill Maui Distributor Trias and the Society of Seven Las Vegas. Also, don’t forget Cecile Piros from committee and bring it before the full Senate where there our regular columns like Legislative Connection, Immigra- are enough votes for the measure to pass, supporters say. tion Guide, and Legal Notes. Molokai Distributor Invoking such a ploy could open a Pandora’s box in that Maria Watanabe As always, thank you for supporting the Hawaii Filipino controversial bills bottled up in committee could receive a free Chronicle! Until next time… Advertising/Marketing Director pass to the floor for a full vote. Understandably, senators are Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Aloha and Mabuhay! treading carefully, given the ramifications. You see, the House Account Executives and Senate have guidelines in place that govern the structure Carlota Ader of committees and the conduct of business. The guidelines are J.P. Orias commonly accepted and adhered to. If not, political chaos The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. would ensue. It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- Similarly, the legalization of gay marriages could open a tributed at various outlets around Oahu and Pandora’s box. If two men or two women are allowed to the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertising deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- marry, what’s to stop a group of three men and two women lication date. Subscriptions are available at who profess love for each other, to do the same? Or a brother $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor islands, continental U.S. $80, foreign country and sister who claim to love each other? Gay marriage propo- $90. Copyright 2006. The Hawaii Filipino nents want equal treatment for all couples. But why is love be- Chronicle Inc. is located at 94-356 Waipahu Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. 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school students and their fami- powered cars, "mouse-trap" CD lies explore science and tech- racecars, football catapults, nology over five days. Students oaktag/chopstick rollercoasters, in last year's "Return to the and more. By Senator Will Espero Moon: Failure Is Not An Op- Each April the UH-Manoa's tion!" camp enjoyed a lunar cur- Institute for Astronomy holds 009 is the year of riculum tied in with NASA's an open house where families "Apollo: the mission to send orbiters and an can enjoy astronomy lectures, Next Generation, impactor to the moon to look "astronomy school," infrared Return to the for the presence of water under demonstrations, observatory 2 Moon" for the the lunar surface to prepare for linkups, telescope manufactur- 19th annual Fu- possible lunar habitation. ing tours, fun-with-physics ac- ture Flight Hawaii summer pro- tivities, and others. gram. The theme mirrors the Starbase Atlantis UH-Manoa's School of Ocean at the National Ocean Science workforce, and only 5% in goal of the U.S. as it competes Since 2002, more than and Earth Science and Technol- Bowl in Seward, Alaska where Hawaii. with China and Japan to see 10,000 fifth graders have at- ogy hosts a two-day Open they captured the Spirit Award. The Lacy Veach and Elli- which country will be the next tended the Pearl Harbor-based House in October of every odd- Staying warm during the son Onizuka Science Days to return an astronaut to the Department of Defense pro- numbered year. The action- "white-out" and avalanche that honor the memories of these moon. Future Flight Hawaii in- gram, which graduated its 200th packed event includes stopped their train (they late astronauts. The day-long spires and equips the next gen- class in October 2008. The five understanding seismic activity boarded a bus) added excite- programs feature hands-on ac- eration of explorers by using day program stimulates uses in- demonstrations, weather station ment to the trip. (First place tivities and lectures and dis- the excitement of space to cat- struction and teamwork-based observations, geology and wa- team Punahou, wasn't able to plays. alyze student interest in sci- experiments, as well as real tershed labs, space displays, travel there.) This year's win- These are just some of the ence, technology and the future. flight simulation time to teach and so much more. Seeing it all ning team will compete in creative ways that STEM edu- Initiated in 1991 under the Of- about aerospace. Experiments takes the entire two days, so Washington D.C. in April. cation has taken off in Hawaii, fice of Space Industry in the include protecting eggs in from plan on a fun family outing. The Maui Economic Devel- stimulating young minds and Department of Business, Eco- cracking in a "crash," designing The Hawaii Ocean Science opment Board's Women in encouraging them to enter ca- nomic Development and paper airplanes for drag or Bowl, called the "Aloha Bowl," Technology Project teams up reers in these high-skilled, sat- Tourism, Future Flight has speed, and others. The young- was developed to stimulate in- with local organizations for its isfying and challenging jobs. hosted more than 8,500 stu- sters are introduced to astron- terest in ocean sciences among annual "Introduce a Girl to En- The Senate's Economic Devel- dents and parents statewide. omy, physics, and aerospace high school students, demon- gineering Day." Now in its opment and Technology Com- Training modules with a mis- science, and at their graduation strate the importance of the ninth year, middle school girls mittee, of which I was past sion context help students feel ceremony, they blast off actual oceans in daily life, and foster shadow local engineers to learn vice-chair, wholeheartedly sup- like real scientists, with "labo- rockets they've built. Joseph the next generation of marine how they contribute to the com- ported these programs. I'm ratory voyages" taking them on Barrett, Program Director, said scientists, teachers, and policy munity. Only 20% of engineer- proud to have played a role in journeys of exploration to the that the Ford Island program makers. Last year's second ing undergraduates are women. it, and look forward to the next moon, Mars, and Earth. Staff has been so successful that place team, Kealakehe High Nationwide, women comprise generation of upcoming scien- educators design the programs Hawaii's Air National Guard School represented Hawaii well only 10% of the engineering tists. with contributions from Hawaii plans to open a location at their Space Grant Consortium scien- armory in Hilo for Big Island tists and NASA resources. students. Future Flight Director Art Kimura oversees a wide range NASA Explorer Schools of space-themed science pro- Each year, NASA estab- grams in Hawaii: the summer lishes a three-year partnership enrichment program; residen- between itself and 50 new ex- tial and non-residential science plorer schools. Its education and technology camps; family specialists work with teachers science nights that reach 4,000 and administrators to spark in- children, parents, and teachers novative science and mathemat- annually; support to NASA Ex- ics instruction for grades 4-9. plorer schools; coordination of NASA Explorer School teams the Astronaut Ellison Onizuka get new teaching resources and Science Day and the Astronaut technology tools with NASA's Lacy Veach Day of Discovery; unique content, experts, and coordination of the Hawaii Bot- other resources, to give students ball robotics regional tourna- exciting learning experiences. ment; and support to schools Pearl City Elementary this year and teachers in STEM. will be completing the partner- Other summer camps. ship it began in the 2006-2007 Hawaii Island Robotics Acad- school year. emy (HIRA), for grades 3-8, challenges students to design, EVENTS build, program, and perfect a The University of Hawaii robot to perform certain tasks, hosts several events to spark then compete. Camp Eureka, student interest in science. The for grades 3-6, focuses on de- College of Engineering's annual sign, programming, and build- Engineering Expos challenge ing a robot, ending in a middle and high school students SumoBot competition. Camp to build any number of items Imiloa's space-themed summer using engineering principles. camp sessions for elementary Among last year's tasks: solar 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 28, 2009 COVER STORY Fortune Favors The Bold: Ben Cayetano Speaks Out With New Autobiography By Danny de Gracia, II Photography by TIM LLENA he ancient Roman philosopher Cicero wrote, “In men of the highest character and noblest genius there is found to be an insatiable desire for honor, command, power, and glory.” Like the mighty T Caesars of ages past who put to papyrus scrolls their inmost thoughts after the drums of war stilled and the victorious trumpets of parades silenced, America’s first ever Filipino governor Ben Cayetano has given the world a rare look into his life with his new tour de force autobiography “Ben: A Memoir, From Street Kid To Governor.” tion why his mother longer lived power – and even less commu- serving a subpoena on a well- with him. Times were rough nity respect. In the hierarchy of to-do Northridge house, the op- with a father who worked long [Hawaii’s] ethnic groups, Fil- portunity to hear for the first tocrat nor a mem- hours as a waiter at the Outrig- ipinos ranked down at the bot- time in his 29 years since com- ber of the esoteric ger Canoe Club and his early tom, a place shared with ing from Hawaii a white person elite; he is a salty, years were the combination of Samoans and other Pacific Is- address him as “sir.” take-no- Hershey bars, fist fights and landers. In my eyes, the only prisoners, breaking into politics as the way to break down those barri- A Law Degree and a Little Chip grown-from-the- eighth grade treasurer of ers and change minds – win re- on Your Shoulder The World According to Ben ground-up leader who, like the Kalakaua Intermediate School. spect – was through education. In 1971, Cayetano gradu- Cayetano fictional John Connor of Termi- Cayetano worked hard, played A high school diploma was not ated from law school and re- Unlike most contemporary nator lore was a child chosen by hard and learned hard lessons enough – getting a college de- turned home to Hawaii on a 747, political memoirs, Cayetano’s fate and nursed on the milk of growing up in poverty. gree was the key.” looking from the air for signs of book is not a mea culpa for adversity and force fed with the In 1959 when Hawaii was In 1963, Cayetano and his whether or not the controversial gaining sympathy for mistakes bread of rejection to become a admitted to the United States of wife moved to Los Angeles, H-3 defense freeway had been made in office or a desperate revolutionary leader of leaders, America, Cayetano was 19 California. He began studying constructed—it had not. ploy to retroactively create a completely without equal. years old, married and raising at Harbor Junior College in San The time had come for him legacy. The story presented The story of the man who his first born son, Brandon. Of Pedro, often being the oldest to take the defining rite of pas- through “Ben” is one that dares would be governor over the this Cayetano reflects in his among peers in his classes but sage for prospective lawyers–the the reader to see the universe Fiftieth State begins in the un- book: “I was a skinny 19-year- remarking: “I felt reborn as a bar exam. He recalls sweating through Cayetano’s own eyes likely hamlet of Kalihi, a place old too preoccupied with learn- student … At age 24, I found over missed questions and cring- and come to grips with the fact which Cayetano is quick to em- ing about parenthood and myself actually looking forward ing over perpetuities and nego- that we live in a world that re- phasize translates into English as supporting Lorraine and our to going to class each day.” tiable instruments, subjects that quires power to lead and “place of transition.” Raised by two year old son to take a strong In 1968, Cayetano trans- he “found boring and had treated scarcely tolerates cold, timid his father Bonifacio Marcos interest in politics.” ferred to UCLA and got a taste as such in law school.” For six souls knowing neither victory Cayetano, the future governor’s He continues: “In those of California’s Vietnam era so- weeks, Cayetano feared the nor defeat. parents divorced at an early age. days, Filipino Americans had cial unrest and campus demon- worst that he had failed his bar Cayetano is neither an aris- He never received an explana- little political and economic strations. Cayetano recalls exam but found out that he then-governor of California passed on the first try, becoming Ronald Reagan with less-than- the only one out of 900 gradu- fond memories, choosing to ates from his high school class of cover Reagan’s signature on his 1958 to become a lawyer. His UCLA diploma with a piece of wife, Lorraine called him from tape as a personal protest that home to tell him, “didn’t I tell lasted some 25 years. you that I knew you would pass? Cayetano then went on I'm so proud of you.” after graduating from UCLA to Not long after opening his attend law school at Loyola, own law practice, Cayetano was where he learned that making a courted by then-Governor John difference on social issues re- A. Burns to head the Hawaii quired knowledge and mastery Housing Authority Commission of the laws of real property, despite never having met him contracts, criminal laws, torts personally. Cayetano recalls the and the Constitution. Despite governor’s executive assistant the industry tradition of law explaining to him that “he [Gov. firms shying away from hiring Burns] knows your story … that first year students, Cayetano ap- [you] came home with a law de- plied to 50 firms before being gree and a little chip on your accepted by Harris & shoulder.” Hollingsworth, where he found Accepting the offer, a part time job that gave him a Cayetano remarks about the day sense of purpose and, while of his appointment: “I owed and FEBRUARY 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY

I wanted to give back. Public service was one way to do it. And a governor I had never met opened the door to that world for me: it was a turning point in my life.” It wasn’t long after his appointment that Cayetano was ap- proached by Richard Dumancus, president of the Sheet Metal Worker’s Union who encouraged him to run for office. One week later, Cayetano decided to run in the 1974 election for the newly-created 19th House Dis- trict which included Pearl City, a Atty. Emmanuel Tipon congratulating Ben Cayetano on his new book Ben Cayetano with wife Vicky assisting during one of his book signing tours him during his book signing tour district which political experts considered to be “the wrong dis- Primary and Cayetano ran for that’s what you really want.” making decisions on behalf of governor of the State of Hawaii trict.” Lieutenant Governor, overcom- With Cayetano having the entire community. The Fil- and is still popular.” Despite being advised to ing a 20-point deficit and beat- shaken the world so many times ipino community and all Hawaii State Representative Lynn run in Kalihi or Waipahu being his opponent by 43,000 over and having won so many can be very proud of him.” Finnegan felt that Cayetano’s cause of a better chance of suc- votes. He and John Waihee elections, I couldn’t resist asking I also asked Rep. Aber- life story is reflective of the cess, Cayetano went ahead would go on to defeat Andy An- him whether or not he had any crombie what advice he had for American spirit and promise of anyway with an all-novice cam- derson and Pat Saiki in the gen- interest of returning to politics. “I young Filipinos interested in fol- success to those who endure. paign staff, walking door to eral election and Cayetano's was in it for 28 years and it’s time lowing Cayetano’s footsteps and “In America, no dream is door with his wife and telling political stock continued to rise for the young people to assume serving in elected office. without power or impossible of his story to voters. Despite while serving as Lieutenant the mantle of leadership. People “You have to take the point fulfillment and Cayetano as the being ignored by nearly all the Governor of Hawaii for the next my age need to recognize that.” of view that he always took,” first Filipino governor proved unions, a break came when eight years. People of all ages, race, reli- Abercrombie said. “…that noth- that,” said Finnegan. “I look HSTA announced it had en- gion and political affiliation ad- ing was going to stop him, be- forward to the day when we dorsed him. On election day, Cayetano Rex: America’s First mire the former governor for his cause there were outside forces will have a person of Filipino Cayetano defeated his opponent Filipino Governor tale of triumph over adversity or elements like being a son of descent as the President of the by just over 500 votes. He had In 1994, Cayetano’s tour de and his rise to power as a Fil- an immigrant, coming from a United States of America.” become a state legislator at a force culminated when he was ipino-American. tough neighborhood, living in Another Filipino law- time when some 22 new fresh- elected as America’s first ever “Cayetano’s life story is a circumstances that were not the maker, State Rep. Kymberly men were elected, a stunning 43 Filipino governor. A poll con- testament to the fulfillment of the most advantageous. No matter Pine, said that it’s important for percent turnover of seats. ducted two years earlier gave American dream,” Lt. Governor what the obstacles were, he more Filipinos to see them- Four years later, Cayetano Cayetano high marks for inde- James “Duke” Aiona Jr. com- never let them stand in his way.” selves as strong, powerful lead- ran for the State Senate and pendence and honesty, but was mented. “The lesson we should Former Honolulu City ers like Cayetano was. won, but tragedy struck that perceived by many to be arrogant take away from reading his book Councilwoman Ann Kobayashi “He broke many barriers same year when his mother died and brash. Nonetheless, is that there is an opportunity in was one of an estimated 300 au- for the Filipino people and in her sleep. Brokenhearted, Cayetano won on November 6, every situation we as people face tograph seekers who stood in opened doors for people of all Cayetano recalls finding on his 1994 with 35.8 percent of the in life. Regardless of our ethnic- line during Cayetano’s book races to achieve their dreams. mother’s nightstand a nearly vote. ity or socio-economic status, we signing. She said his book is an He’s a courageous man who empty medicine vial in which He would go on to win re- all can overcome obstacles to inspiration for young people. many people can be proud of, his mother had taken some 47 election a second time in 1998 changes that we wish for our- “The real lesson for every- and I consider him to be one of capsules in less than two days – and presided over some of the selves. I’m very proud of the ac- body is that you have to follow my favorite leaders,” she said. she had likely been confused most turbulent times in Hawaii’s complishments of the Filipino your dream,” she says. “He had Others who attended the and forgotten how many pills history, including the terrorist at- community in our state, which such a hard life, such a hard book signing ceremonies were she took, so it was assumed. tacks against America on Sep- has a long and proud history with childhood, and here he became (continued on page 6) “Mom had lived a star tember 11, 2001 and the ensuing roots tracing back more than a crossed life,” Cayetano writes. economic crisis. By the time he century in Hawaii.” “She was beautiful and smart, left office, he was known as a For U.S. Representative Neil but she suffered at the hands of fighter who took risks but always Abercrombie, he immediately her cruel father. Once, my Aunt came out on top against oppo- knew Ben was “somebody spe- Rachel told me, my grandfather nents in battles he was expected cial” when the two first met in hung my mother suspended to lose. 1974. from her wrists from the ceiling. Cayetano’s book signing “Ben has always been at the Mom was about 12 at the time. events to promote his autobiog- forefront – a leader. He won in a Only after Aunt Rachel, who raphy drew massive crowds, in- district he wasn’t supposed to was about 10, started screaming cluding many members of his win in, he never lost an election and pulling on his arm did he let former administration, political his entire life, he was almost al- mom down. friends and enemies alike, and ways behind when he started a With reorganization going mostly people who stopped by contest but he always came out on in the Senate, Cayetano had just to say “Thank you, Ben.” the winner because he’s honest, little time to mourn. For 12 I interviewed Cayetano at his tough, and smart. years Cayetano fought many second book signing event and “If I had to think of three battles in the Legislature, cham- asked him what advice he had for characteristics about Ben, hon- pioned many causes and won as young persons interested in poli- esty comes first and foremost. many friends as he did political tics. “Get a good education,” he He's tough as nails and boy is he enemies, never shying away said outright. “If you’re seeking smart,” U.S. Rep. Abercrombie from controversial issues and political office, you need to get said. the difficult challenges of his some experience in the political “People recognized a real times. In 1986, the Hawaii Gu- arena, so I would say to help leader when they saw one. They bernatorial election drew strong someone who is in politics, get didn’t always necessarily agree contenders to the Democratic experience that way, and see if with him but they knew he was 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 28, 2009 COVER STORY (CONT.)

(Fortune Favors... from page 5 ) not as magnanimous in their com- mentaries about former governor. “I find it strange that while in office, Ben said that his legacy would be determined by historians. Yet here he is, years later, writing the first chapter of his legacy with this autobiography,” a Filipino said under condition of anonymity. “That’s something to keep in mind when reading this book.” Councilmember Nestor Garcia and wife Karen Perhaps the greatest lesson that showing the new book by Ben Cayetano that they had purchased during the book Filipinos can learn from signing event at Ward Center Cayetano’s memoirs is that the future belongs to those who believe in their father, who was born in Hawaii retired as dreams. That the time is now, rather than a colonel in 2002 from the U.S. Air Force later, for young people to get involved in after 32 years of service, we were sur- political leadership, no matter how im- prised to learn that Gov. Cayetano sent possible it may seem for them to break in him a warm letter congratulating him on and that they have to be willing to be his years of service. agents of change rather than maintainers It was a moment that my father and of the status quo. I will never forget. Despite being a “The younger generation must take staunch Republican, my father always an active role in the political process,” admired Cayetano. My father had said Sarah Hunt, host of the television grown up as an orphan in Honolulu, and show Better Government. “The first like the governor, had moved to Cali- step in getting involved is to become fornia where he faced discrimination aware about your votes. The next step is and had to work harder than most as a to cast it. One by one, we can reclaim poor Filipino in search of an education our representation and give it back to and respect. the people of Hawaii. If you believe When I read Cayetano's book, I un- your voice is being washed out by cor- derstand better the governor's struggles ruption and special self interests, get in- and grew to respect my father even more volved. Real change starts with people because I realized that the blessings we who actually want change and are not Filipinos enjoy today came at the sweat the same people, dressing up the same and tears of the previous generation. idea to be sold as a new one.” “Ben: A Memoir, From Street Kid To Governor” is a book for every home li- A Book For Every Home Library brary. It challenges us to see that great- During the height ness comes not when things go well for of Cayetano’s term in us, but when we’re tested. “Only if office, I was living half you’ve been in the deepest valley can a world away in San you ever appreciate how magnificent it Antonio, Texas, but is to be on the highest mountain.” I even there I heard daily strongly recommend Cayetano’s new of the Filipino gover- book for young and old, Democrat and nor’s political prowess Republican, Filipino and non-Filipino and exploits. When my alike. FEBRUARY 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7

HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Filipino Students Encouraged to Inaugural Filipino Film Apply White House Internship Festival Set For April Interns will be placed in a Program departmental office for their in- he Philippine Con- rected by Ellen Ongkeko- ternship. The following is a list sulate General in Hon- Marfil pplications are being of departments in the Office of T olulu is partnering • April 14 at 1 pm and 7:30 accepted for the White the President and the Office of with the Honolulu Academy pm A House Internship Pro- the Vice President where interns of Arts for the 1st Annual Fil- “Brutus,” directed by gram for the summer 2009. could be placed: ipino Film Festival, sched- Tara Barrera Illenberger Those selected to partici- • White House Department uled for April 10-17, 2009 at • April 15 at 1 pm and 7:30 pate in the program will gain of Scheduling and Advance the Doris Duke Theatre. pm valuable experience, develop • The Office of Cabinet Af- The Honolulu Academy “Yummy,” directed by Jay leadership skills and learn first- fairs of Arts will celebrate inde- Abello hand about life at the White • The White House Commu- pendent Filipino cinema by • April 16 at 1 pm and 7:30 House. nications Department hosting six new award-win- pm and April 17 at 1 pm “This program will mentor • The White House Office of ning films by a cooperative of “Endo,” directed by Jade and cultivate young leaders of Public Liaison and Inter- independent filmmakers. Ac- Francis Castro today and tomorrow,” says Pres- ing to the White House Intern- governmental Affairs cording to the Philippine • April 18 at 1 pm, 4 pm ident Barack Obama. “I look for- ship Program must be: • The Office of the First Lady Consulate General, the films and 7:30 pm ward to working with those that • U.S. Citizens • The White House Office of selected for the eight-day “The Blossoming of Max- are selected to participate and I • Eighteen years of age on or Legislative Affairs (OLA) event have received rave re- imo Oliveros,” directed want to commend all who apply before the first day of the • The Office of Political Af- views from Filipino critics by Auraeus Solito for their desire to help through internship. fairs and audiences. public service to forge a brighter • Enrolled in a college or uni- • The Office of Management Two of the films— Festival organizers will future for our country.” versity (2-4 year institution) and Administration “Boses” and “Brutus”—were hold lectures and discussion In addition to office duties, or must have graduated • The Office of White House in Louis Vuitton’s 2008 after the showings. Directors interns will supplement their from college within the past Counsel Hawaii International Film and actors will be present to learning experience by attend- two years. • The Domestic Policy Coun- Festival and are back by pop- answer questions from the au- ing a weekly lecture series “We encourage our young cil ular demand. The film sched- dience. hosted by senior White House people, particularly those with • The White House Office of ule is as follows: Those who are interested staff, assist at White House so- an interest in public office, to Presidential Personnel • April 10 at 7:30 pm and in the event are encouraged to cial events and volunteer in apply for the White House in- • Office of the Vice President April 11 at 1 pm and 4 pm make advanced reservations community service projects. ternships,” says Teresita G. “100,” directed by Chris due to limited seating, which The 2009 Summer Intern- Bernales, Ed.D., Director of More information on the Martinez is on a first come, first serve ship program runs from May Global Youth Center of Hawaii. White House Internship Pro- • April 11 at 7:30 pm and basis. More information is 22-August 14, and the submis- “The experiences gained could gram, including application in- April 13 at 1 pm and 7:30 available online at: sion deadline is March 22, one day help a young Filipino, structions, can be found at: pm www.honoluluacademy.org 2009. if chosen, to one day become www.whitehouse.gov/about/in- “Boses” (the Voices), di- or by calling 532-8700. Those interested in apply- president of the U.S.” ternships. 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 28, 2009 FEBRUARY 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 28, 2009 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Jasmine Trias, Society of Seven LV to Perform in Weekend Series merican Idol finalist Jasmine Trias will join the Society of A Seven Las Vegas for a limited five-weekend engagement from March 6- April 4 at the Outrigger Main Showroom. Fran Kirk, Outrigger Entertainment vice president, says Trias and the SOS LV were a hit when they performed together last year. “We’re excited to have her back,” says Kirk. “Jasmine adds an element of freshness and femininity to the Society of Seven Las Vegas. Audiences will be sur- prised by her growth and broad scope of musical genres she is able to excel in.” In addition to SOS LV’s Broadway Trias, who finished third in American melodies and celebrity impersonations, Idol’s third season, has performed with Trias will perform songs from “Flower Tony Ruivivar and the original SOS mem- Drug Song,” “Miss Saigon” and “Dream bers at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. Girls.” Organizers say she will enchant She was the first American Idol star to ap- the audiences with her impersonations of pear in a production show on the Las Beyonce, Britney Spears, Natalie Cole Vegas strip. and Shakira, and perform hits from her More information is available online American Idol journey that put her in the at www.outriggeractivities.com or by call- national and world limelight. ing 923-7408. Hirono Announces $16.2 Million For Public Housing Repair .S. Rep. Mazie K. Hirono an- Congresswoman’s highest priority fund- nounced a $16.2 million grant ing requests. The bill passed the House by U from the U.S. Department of a vote of 245-178 and now goes before the Housing & Urban Development to repair Senate. and modernize public housing complexes “A large portion of my approved throughout Hawaii. funding requests are for educational, agri- Projects include re-roofing and reno- cultural and infrastructure projects and vating units on Maui and the Big Island, programs in Hawaii,” she says. “This as well as updating aging elevators and funding not only addresses immediate upgrading electrical systems statewide. budgetary needs for these programs, it “We’re boosting the economy, putting strengthens our island economy over the people to work, and providing long term long-term.” benefits to public housing residents,” Hi- Hirono’s requests include $24 million rono says. for various agricultural projects, $20 mil- Hirono also voted in favor of the Om- lion for the fixed rail project and $7 mil- nibus Appropriations Act of 2009, H.R. lion to expand the Campbell National 1105, which includes $172 million of the Wildlife Refuge on Oahu’s North Shore. UH Filipino Program Offers Six Ramiscal Martin Scholarship and the Fil- Scholarships ipino & Philippine Literature Program he University of Hawaii-Manoa’s Scholarship. Both are valued at $1,000. Filipino & Philippine Literature The final scholarship is a $500 scholarship TProgram is offering five scholar- donated by Teresita Ramos. Applicants ships of $1,000 each and one scholarship must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and of $500 for the Fall 2009 semester. minor in Filipino. Three Venancio Igarta Scholarships The scholarships are meant to encour- worth $1,000 each are available for stu- age students to major or minor in Filipino dents majoring in Philippine Language language and literature. A degree would be and Literature with a concentration in Fil- useful for teachers or instructors at the ele- ipino. Applicants must be Filipino-Amer- mentary, high school and college levels; ican, born and raised in Hawaii or moved those in the military or in defense intelli- to Hawaii at age seven or younger and gence; researchers in culture, politics, lin- have a 3.0 grade point average. The schol- guistics and economics; social workers and arship is in memory of the late Venancio counselors; diplomatic and consular jobs; Igarta, a New York-based Filipino painter performing arts, music and creative writing. who bequeathed his artwork for the bet- Those interested in applying are en- terment of Filipino artists and the com- couraged to contact Dr. Ruth Mabanglo munity through the Igarta Arts Center. via email at [email protected] or by Two other scholarships are the Aida calling 956-6970. FEBRUARY 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11

IMMIGRATION GUIDE Who Is the Fool Who Says „Marry for Love‰? You Can Marry for Money or than or in addition to love and tice and procedure guide for immi- Immigration If ⁄ companionship from that life gration officers and lawyers. He spe- cializes in immigration and criminal By Atty. Emmanuel does not make a marriage a defense. Office at 905 Umi St. corner Legal and bona fide marriage “nonviability of the marriage sham. Rather, the sham arises Samonte Tipon N. King, Suite 201, Honolulu, HI The alien must establish cannot alone be the basis to deny from the intent ‘not to establish 96819. Tel. (808) 847 1601. Fax (808) ou must marry not only that there is a legal adjustment.” Hernandez v a life together.’” U.S. v. Orel- 847 1624. E-Mail: [email protected]. Website: for love,” is an marriage, but that it is bona fide Ashcroft, 345 F.3d 824 (CA9 lana-Blanco, 294 F.3d 1143 2003). www.ImmigrationServicesUSA.com. unsolicited ad- and not for the purpose of (CA9 2002). Listen to the most interesting and hu- vice that is procuring the alien’s entry into Falling out of love or morous radio program on Hawaii honored more the U.S. Ilic Lee v. Mukasey, separation? (ATTY. TIPON has won all deporta- radio KNDI 1270 every Friday 7:30- “Y in the breach No. 06-3494, 06-4089 (CA9 An adjustment of status is tion cases he handled and obtained 8:00 AM. This article is a general approval of all visa petitions he filed. than in the ob- Nov. 19, 2007). After World approvable if it is established overview of the subject matter dis- He is from Laoag City. He has a Mas- cussed and is not intended as legal ad- servance. The advice givers War II, war brides flocked to that the applicant entered into ter of Laws degree from Yale Law vice for any specific person or situation pretend to be romantic. “What America on petition of their sol- the marriage in good faith, even School and a Bachelor of Laws de- Neither the writer nor publisher war- fools these mortals be,” said dier husbands, under the War if the parties are no longer in gree from the University of the Philip- rant the completeness or accuracy of Shakespeare. Brides Act. Three French war love. Agyeman v. INS, 296 F.3d pines. He served as an Immigration the information provided herein at the Officer. He is co-author of “Immigra- time of publication.) A fiftyish woman married brides were charged with con- 871 (CA9 2002). “Evidence tion Law Service,” an 8-volume prac- an eightyish man. Here is the spiracy to obtain illegal entry as that the parties separated after visa interview Q & A. spouses of veterans. The U.S. their wedding is relevant in as- “Q: If he did not court you Supreme Court said: “The com- certaining whether they in- and you do not have a relation- mon understanding of a mar- tended to establish a life ship with ____, why did you de- riage, which Congress must together when they exchanged cide to accept his marriage have had in mind when it made marriage vows. But evidence of proposal? provision for ‘alien spouses’ in separation, standing alone, can- “A: “He was recommended the War Brides Act, is that the not support a finding that a mar- to me by my cousin ____ and two parties have undertaken to riage was not bona fide when it she knows him personally. I can establish a life together and as- was entered.” Bark v. INS, 511 also immigrate to the U.S. by sume certain duties and obliga- F.2d 1200 (CA9 1975). marrying him. . .” tions.” Lutwak v. United The consul denied the visa States, 344 U.S. 604, 73 S Ct. Marriage for “green card” not saying “You have no petition- 481, 97 L Ed. 593 (1953). necessarily sham able relationship with the peti- In a case involving Ilocanos tioner.” He returned the file to Must marriage be successful in Hawaii, the court said that: USCIS which issued a Notice or viable? “Motivations are at most evi- of Intent to Revoke, telling pe- In a case involving people dence of intent, and do not titioner to explain his wife’s from Hawaii, the court held that: themselves make the marriages statement and to present evi- “Aliens cannot be required to shams. Marriages for money or dence that the marriage was not have a more conventional or other ulterior gain are as ancient entered into for the purpose of more successful marriage than as mankind, yet may still be evading immigration laws. citizens. . . Petitioner’s marriage genuine, and marriage fraud was a sham if the bride and may be committed by one party Overcoming visa denial groom did not intend to establish to the marriage, or a person who We succeeded in fighting a life together at the time they arranged the marriage, yet the the visa denial. USCIS reaf- were married. The concept of es- other spouse may genuinely in- firmed the visa approval. We tablishing a life as marital part- tend to marry. The ulterior mo- successfully used the same rea- ners contains no federal dictate tive of financial benefit or soning and similar evidence in about the kind of life that the immigration benefit does not other older man/younger partners may choose to lead. make the marriage a fraud, woman marriages. A WW II vet Any attempt to regulate their life though it may be evidence that told us that he has heard our styles, such as prescribing the the marriage is fraudulent.” successful track record in this amount of time they must spend U.S. v. Tagalicud, 84 F.3d 1180 kind of cases and is prepared to together, or designating the man- (CA9 1996). “Just as marriages stake his stimulus package to be ner in which either partner elects for money, hardly a novelty, or reunited with his younger wife to spend his or her time, in the marriages among princes and whose visa was denied. “But guise of specifying the require- princesses for reasons of state you will no longer have any ments of bona fide marriage may be genuine and not sham stimulus,” we joked. “My wife would raise serious constitu- marriages, so may marriages for will take care of that,” he tional questions.” Bark v. INS, green cards can be genuine. An counter-joked. 511 F.2d 1200 (CA9 1975). The intent to obtain something other 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 28, 2009 PHILIPPINE NEWS

US Report: RP Judiciary Corrupt, Inefficient court denied the motions for reconsideration filed by these By Pia Lee-Brago/ Friday, “Personal ties and some- continued to abuse detainees Army, particularly its liquida- justices. February 27, 2009 times bribery resulted in im- physically and psychologi- tion of government officials The report also said time punity for some wealthy or cally and there were instances and perceived civilian ene- limits for the resolution of ANILA, Philippines influential offenders and con- of torture. mies. cases appeared ineffective. - A US State Depart- tributed to widespread skepti- Prisoners awaiting trial The rebel group’s recruit- The law provides that M ment report said cor- cism that the judicial process and those already convicted ment of child soldiers was also cases should be resolved ruption and inefficiency in the could ensure due process and were often held under primi- noted in the report. The use of within set time limits once judicial system have under- equal justice,” the report said. tive conditions, the report said. children for combat or auxil- submitted for decision – 24 mined human rights in the “Trials were delayed, and Leftwing and human iary roles was also common in months for the Supreme Court, Philippines and caused “wide- procedures were prolonged. rights activists were often sub- the Moro Islamic Liberation 12 months for the Court of Ap- spread skepticism” of due Corruption was a problem jected to harassment by local Front and in the terrorist group peals and three months for the process. throughout the criminal justice security forces. Problems such Abu Sayyaf. lower courts. “The law provides for an system,” the report said. as violence against women, The report also cited in- “However, these time lim- independent judiciary; how- The report also said polit- abuse of children, child prosti- roads in judicial reforms initi- its were not mandatory and, in ever, the judicial system suf- ical killings and disappear- tution, trafficking in persons, ated by the Supreme Court. effect, there were no time lim- fered from corruption and ances “dropped dramatically” child labor, and ineffective en- It mentioned, for example, its for trials. Lengthy pretrial inefficiency,” the State Depart- in recent years “following in- forcement of workers’ rights the dismissal in September of detention remained a problem. ment’s 2008 Country Report creased domestic and interna- were common, the report also a Court of Appeals justice and Anecdotal evidence suggested on Human Rights Practices in tional scrutiny.” said. the disciplining of four others that, in practice, trials can take the Philippines released yes- But the report said some The report also cited for their roles in a bribery six years or more,” the US re- terday said. members of the security forces abuses by the New People’s scandal. In October the high port said. (www.philstar.com) Insured Bank Deposit Doubled Philippines Accepts deposit insurance law,” Ro- Nepalese Doctors Amid By Jess Diaz / Thursday, driguez said. February 26, 2009 Citing findings by the Shortage shortage of doctors at govern- ANILA, Philippines - Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, he ment hospitals.” In the face of the said Legacy depositors were told hospital in the eastern He said another hospital in M Legacy fiasco, the to split their deposits into not Philippines is opening the central Philippines was con- House of Representatives has ap- more than P250,000 per account Aup its residency pro- sidering taking in more than 30 proved the proposed doubling of so these would be covered by the gram to doctors from impover- Nepalese doctors. the amount of insured bank de- PDIC. ished Nepal to address a About 1,000 Nepalese doc- posits to P500,000. He said unless PDIC insur- shortage of Filipino physicians. tors look for residency each The proposal to double the ance is limited to legitimate de- Some 40 Nepalese doctors year in medical facilities across amount of deposits insured by Speaker Prospero Nograles posits, unscrupulous bankers are vying to be admitted at the Asia that are based on the U.S. the state-owned Philippine De- PDIC from paying fraudulent would find a way of going state-run Bicol Medical Centre system, since there are only a posit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) is deposits of failed banks. around the new higher level of in Naga city, where they will be few hospitals in their own coun- contained in a bill whose princi- Under the amendment, insured accounts to rob their assigned to departments includ- try. pal author is Speaker Prospero PDIC would be authorized to banks. ing pediatrics, surgery and in- The Philippines is experi- Nograles. settle only “legitimate” bank de- “It will then be the taxpay- ternal medicine. encing a shortage of doctors Before congressmen ap- posits. ers, through the PDIC, who will The Nepalese doctors will amid a mass exodus of physi- proved the Speaker’s proposal, “This will prevent a repeat be left holding the empty bag,” undergo residency training for cians to the U.S., where they re- opposition Rep. Rufus Rodriguez of the Legacy scandal, which in- he stressed. four years, but will not be al- ceive higher pay. Others retrain of Cagayan de Oro introduced an volved the splitting of accounts He pointed out that in the lowed to practice privately in to become nurses, who are in amendment that would prohibit so depositors can go around the case of the shuttered Legacy the Philippines. They will pay short supply in the U.S., ac- group of 12 rural banks, the about 3,000 dollars each to cording to the Philippine Med- PDIC is spending nearly P14 bil- train with Filipino doctors in a ical Association. lion to pay off depositors. hospital system largely mod- Since 2000, some 11,000 Upon the prodding of con- eled on U.S. standards. Filipino doctors have gone back gressmen, PDIC president Jose Ruben Penafrel, officer in to medical school to retrain as Nograles has promised to scruti- charge at the hospital, said nurses, more than half of whom nize each depositor’s insurance some of the Nepalese doctors have already landed jobs in the claim submitted to his agency. might be asked to extend their US, the group says. (www.philfor- (www.philstar.com) stay to help solve “the severe tune.com) FEBRUARY 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13

LEGAL NOTES Centralized Processing for Naturalization place in any of the four service spouses of current members of sissippi, New Hampshire, New years; or if married to and living centers or the field office having the U.S. Armed Forces. They Jersey, New Mexico, New York, with a U.S. citizen, a lawful per- jurisdiction of the applicant’s are directed to file with the Ne- North Carolina, Oklahoma, manent resident for at least three residence. braska Service Center whether Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, years; or member of the U.S. This move to centralize the or not they are filing within the Rhode Island, South Carolina, Armed Forces with honorable initial processing of the N-400s U.S. or are based abroad. Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Vir- military service; or a member of By Reuben S. Seguritan is intended to streamline the Other than the above two ginia, West Virginia and U.S. one of several other groups eli- process and facilitate a more exceptions: naturalization appli- Virgin Islands should file their gible to apply for naturalization hen applying for cost-effective, efficient and con- cants who reside in Alaska, Ari- N-400 and supporting docu- and at least 18 years old. naturalization to sistent handling of naturalization zona, California, Colorado, ments with the USCIS lockbox Along with the N-400 form, be a U.S. citizen, applications. This is also in- Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, facility located in Dallas, Texas. the applicant needs to file it is important to tended to standardize the review Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, For cases erroneously filed, his/her supporting documents to know where to of the applications and pre-inter- Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, the USCIS has given a transition prove his/her eligibility for natu- W file the N-400 view process for cases requiring North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, period of 30 days from January ralization and the filing fee of application and interview at a local USCIS field South Dakota, Utah, Washing- 22, 2009. These cases will be $595.00 plus a biometrics fee of supporting documents otherwise, office in order to improve busi- ton, Wisconsin, Wyoming, forwarded to the proper address $80.00 for a total of $675.00 delay will result when filed in a ness processes, case manage- Guam, and Northern Mariana Is- instead of rejected. payable to USCIS. wrong location or facility. ment and customer service. lands should file their N-400 and After this 30-day grace pe- The USCIS will issue a new Effective January 22, 2009, All N-400 cases should now supporting document with the riod, the N-400 will be returned N-400 and instructions form to certain naturalization applica- be filed at the designated lock- USCIS lockbox facility located to applicant with an explanation reflect these amendments. tions will have to be mailed to a box except for two categories: in Phoenix, Arizona. and direction on the appropriate designated lockbox facility in- military applicants who are vet- Those residing in Alabama, facility or lockbox to mail it. REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been stead of a USCIS Service Cen- erans or active members of the Arkansas, Connecticut, To be eligible for naturaliza- practicing law for over 30 years. For ter as previously done. U.S. Armed Forces filing under Delaware, DC. Florida, Georgia, tion, the applicant must show further information, you may call him In the past, the processing of section 328 or 329 of the Immi- Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, that he/she is either a lawful per- at (212) 695 5281 or log on to his web- naturalization applications took gration and Nationality Act and Maryland, Massachusetts, Mis- manent resident for at least five site at www.seguritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS program (MEDCAP), and 10 DFA: Visiting Forces Agreement Helps Build schools were repainted or re- built through the engineering Strong Republic civic action program (ENCAP),” he said. By Jose Rodel Clapano / rine battalion, and three Light Malay said Balabac, Thurs., February 26, 2009 Reaction Companies. Palawan Mayor Shuaib Astami “Last year, through a total was thankful for the five-day ANILA, Philippines of 25 major exercises under the humanitarian and civic assis- - Filipino and US VFA, Philippine Armed Forces tance program of Balikatan 08 M troops operating personnel obtained enhanced that benefited his town. under the Visiting Forces training, assistance and support “About 2,500 residents Agreement (VFA) help pre- on defense capacities including were able to avail themselves of serve peace and stability in the surveillance, intelligence, re- Malay said the VFA also in rebuilding in times of disas- free medical and dental serv- Asia-Pacific region in these construction, communications, generated income for the ter.” ices, and joint RP and US forces times of uncertainty, the De- and mobility,” he said. Philippines and through the Malay said last year, the air- were able to construct a two- partment of Foreign Affairs Malay said through the five-year RP-US Mutual Lo- craft carrier USS Ronald Reagan room school building,” he said. (DFA) said yesterday. VFA, the AFP has received gistics Support Agreement, assisted in relief activities fol- “The US forces also do- In a statement, DFA materiel from the US to effec- provided revenues for the AFP lowing typhoon “Frank.” nated school supplies and ath- spokesman Eduardo Malay tively secure the nation from amounting to $706,425.28. Its 13 cargo aircraft and letic gear for elementary and said the VFA is part of the net- external and internal threats. “The United States ship helicopters flew 316 sorties de- high school students.” work of alliances in the Asia- “The United States has al- visits to the Philippines have livering 479,105 lbs. of relief Malay said in Sulu, Filipino Pacific and an effective ready provided the AFP with brought in $5 million and $9.5 supplies, he added. and US troops conducted a two- deterrent against potential ag- eight helicopters in 2000; 20 of million in 2006 and 2007, re- Malay said the VFA also week medical mission in 19 gressors. the 30 committed UH-1H spectively, as proceeds from “directly benefits” Filipinos towns. “By increasing interoper- (Huey helicopters) in 2007; 1 the replenishment of supplies through its civil-military and Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan ability between Philippine and cyclone; 6 fast anti-terrorism and logistics,” he said. humanitarian component. praised the Balikatan 08 for US forces, the VFA enhances boats; 433 M-35 trucks; “The VFA also facilitates “In the 2008 Balikatan, “paving the way for peace and Philippine national security 30,000 M-16 rifles; 1 C130; 2 RP-US cooperation in eliminat- 17,209 patients were treated a progressive Sulu,” he added. and helps create a stable envi- Point Class navy cutters; night ing the scourge of terrorism and through the medical civic action (www.philstar.com) ronment conducive to eco- vision goggles; navigation nomic development,” he said. equipment; and protection Malay said the VFA en- equipment such as vests and sures that the Armed Forces of helmets,” he said. the Philippines (AFP) is kept Malay said the US has also abreast of new military strate- committed to share in the ex- gies and technologies. penses for the implementation It also increases the capac- of the Joint Defense Assess- ity of Filipino troops to re- ment, costing approximately spond to security threats like $400 million over a 10-year terrorism, pandemics, natural period. “The US National De- disasters and transnational fense Authorization Act also crime, he added. allocated $12 million and $16 Malay said in 2006, the million to the Coast Watch US trained and equipped an South Project in 2007 and Army engineering company, 2008, to strengthen security in three Infantry battalions, a Ma- our borders,” he said. 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 28, 2009 PHILIPPINE NEWS FEATURE

“The most seriously affected complete their true transformation, by the crisis of moral values are they should be generous and per- the poor, the marginalized, often- form good deeds and almsgiving. times treated like commodities. In his pastoral letter, Cardinal Graft and corruption breed wide- Rosales invited Christians to “live spread poverty. Widespread out a deeper meaning of Lent this poverty in turn breeds graft and year by performing acts of good corruption,” he said. deeds and almsgiving.” With national elections slated The money that they could for next year, he reminded the save from their fasting and absti- public that one way to cure the so- nence could be donated to one of cial cancer is by electing new the programs, HAPAG-ASA leaders who possess the values of which is dedicated to feed hun- honesty, justice, truth, integrity, By Evelyn MACAIRAN / gry and malnourished Filipino credibility, accountability, trans- children. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 parency and stewardship. HAPAG-ASA is an inte- “The forthcoming national grated nutrition program meant ANILA, Philippines - Angel Lagdameo yesterday said leaders who are willing to ‘break elections must not simply be a to alleviate hunger among Fil- Catholics are being he is hoping that the country’s out of the box,’ to operate with a changing of hats for the same per- ipino children. Through the M called to repent for the leaders would experience a new social consciousness and con- sons, or change of faces but with Archdiocese of Manila and the sins that they have committed and “moral renewal” and shun graft science, not for their individual or unchanged hearts. We must be five Suffragan Dioceses, the pro- promise they would become bet- and corruption. group security, but for the good of able to gather a critical mass of gram has been able to feed close ter Christians during today’s ob- Archbishop Lagdameo said the greatest number,” he said. citizen-leaders with a genuine to 24,000 children in its two-and- servance of Ash Wednesday, today’s leaders should use the In his Lenten Message, the passion and obsession for good a-half-year history. which will mark the start of the Lenten season to re-examine their CBCP president reminded leaders governance and prophetic leader- This year, HAPAG-ASA Lenten season. lives. that graft and corruption is like a ship,” he said. aims to feed at least 12,340 chil- Catholic Bishops’ Conference “The call of Lent is for moral contagious social cancer that even- Meanwhile, Manila Arch- dren from Metro Manila as com- of the Philippines (CBCP) presi- renewal. To achieve this we need tually affects the services to the bishop Gaudencio Cardinal Ros- mitted by the dioceses. dent and Jaro, Iloilo Archbishop at least a critical mass of citizen- poor. ales told the faithful that in order to (www.philfortune.com) MAINLAND NEWS Filipino Designer Vies for Red Carpet Glory changing events throughout a woman’s day. ashion designer Alan del during the 81st Academy a live telecast on Oscar night. art deco diamond bracelets, One of Del Rosario’s close Rosario is hoping to Awards. The gown entries were Del Rosario, a former civil emerald cut diamond ring and friends is Monique Lhuillier, Fmake history as the first submitted earlier this month at engineer from the Philippines, art deco linear diamond ear- another Filipino designer who Filipino designer to win the the annual Oscar fashion show recently won California’s De- rings. The black satin t-strap is also making fashion waves in “Oscars Designer Challenge” at the Academy of Motion Pic- signer of the Year and GenArt evening sandals are by Stuart Hollywood. competition. ture Arts and Sciences. Los Angeles’ Fresh Face Weitzman. “Monique and I are friends The contest features seven The winning designer’s awards. His gown is a strapless “I want to capture the old since we are both Cebuanos and up-and-coming fashion design- gown will be worn by a model French lace and pink silk mer- Hollywood glamour and make both graduates of the Fashion ers who are vying to have their who will assist in giving the maid gown accentuated with it more relevant today,” del Institute of Design & Merchan- original evening gown worn Oscar trophy to winners during Neil Lane jewelry that includes Rosario says. dising,” del Rosario says. Del Rosario has two lines: Del Rosario’s clothes are “Burlap” is his sexy, sophisti- getting noticed in Hollywood. cated, funky new contemporary Celebrities who have worn his label, while “Bow & Arrow” is creations include Michele Pfeif- his couture line that translates fer, Debra Messing, Paris red carpet chic into a collection Hilton, and Drew Barrymore. that moves effortlessly with the (www.philfortune.com) FEBRUARY 28, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 15 CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS DIRECTORY MOBILE DJ, BAND, PHOTOGRAPHER AND DISHWASHER/PREP COOK POSITION, VIDEO KARAOKE, HULA, SOUNDS Monday-Saturday *am -3pm. Duties: Wash dishes, cook rice, cut meat, cut AVAILABLE call 808-382-9495 vegetables VARIOUS OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT Starting $7.00 cash paid weekly. Call Lendy at 845-4564 Located in Waipahu. Call 678-8930 for details. NON-MEDICAL CAREGIVERS WANTED I NEED HELP In-house training program for non-certified candidates. CNA & HHA welcomed. 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