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Biggest jump among 189 countries in World Bank survey by Paolo G. Montecillo, Inquirer.net | MANILA, 10/30/2013 -- Doing business in the Philippines improved signifi cantly last year due San Diego, CA October County Supervisor Greg Cox, to key reforms that made it 25, 2013 -- Dr. Loida Nico- Appointments Secretary of easier for businesses to get las Lewis, Esq., San Diego electricity, pay their taxes and (Continued on page 9) secure construction permits, among others. The latest World Bank Spa in Cebu named among “Ease of Doing Business” world’s best report, which is published an- When I was growing up in the Philippines, Halloween or “Todos Los Santos” was a dif- nually, showed the Philippines ferent kind of experience. It is a day to remember our loved ones. People go and stay in jumped 30 spots to rank 108th the cemeteries to visit the graves of their departed relatives or friends, a practice hardly in the world. This was the big- done here in the United States. gest improvement for any of the 189 countries covered by By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. the report. “The Philippines was the Publisher & Editor top performer among top San DiegoAsian Journal performers. This is the most The Original and First Asian Journal in America the Philippines has moved in the 11 years that the ‘Doing ABS CBN News | MA- ing hotel booking site, has San Diego, California Business’ survey has existed,” NILA, 10/30/2013 – A spa included the Balinese-inspired November 2, 2007 World Bank senior fi nancial in Cebu has been named by a Crimson Resort and Spa Mac- May mumu sector specialist Natalya hotel booking website as one tan as one of the eight “most Mylenko said. of the best in the world. BUNSO: Tay, may multo daw sa kusina natin? The country’s rank is the Agoda.com, which de- (Continued on page 7) TATAY: Anak, sino naman nagsabi sayo nyan? average of its score in the scribes itself as Asia’s lead- BUNSO: Si ate po! 10 indicators tracked by the TATAY: Ay nako, wag ka nga magpapaniwala dun! Wala namang multo eh! Ang mabuti World Bank. pa samahan mo na lang ako sa kusina, at iinom lang ako ng tubig... The World Bank report The Great Wall of Bohol: Earth- (Continued on page 10) showed the Philippines made gains in seven of 10 indica- quake changes face of land tor measured by the survey. This was a turnaround from New sinkhole in Tagbilaran; nearby residents to evacuate the country’s performance the by Ellalyn De Vera, Ma- previous year, when the coun- nila Bulletin | MANILA, – try slipped in seven of the 10 Residents of a Tagbilaran City indicators. village in Bohol were advised The most signifi cant jump yesterday to immediately was noted in the area of “Re- evacuate as they are living solving Insolvency” where the on top of a newly discovered Philippines improved by 65 sinkhole. spots to 100th. Mines and Geosciences Gains were also made in Bureau (MGB) Director Leo Getting Credit (up 43 spots Jasareno said they advised to 86th from 129th), Get- the residents to leave the ting Electricity (up 24 places place as “tension cracks were to 33rd from 57th), Paying observed, which could lead to Taxes (up 12 spots to 131st possible rupture.” struck Bohol last October 15. households will be affected from 143rd), Trading Across by Kim Luces, GMA News Anonang, Inabanga, is now a The 5-meter by 4-meter It is one of 50 sinkholes dis- but pointed out that “only a Borders (up to 42nd to 53rd), | LOOC, Bohol 10/30/2013 10-foot-high wall stretching wide sinkhole with a depth of covered after the quake. portion of Purok 7 and 8 in Dealing with Construction -- What once was a gently (Continued on page 17) 2 meters was discovered after Jasareno has not yet re- sloping area in Barangay (Continued on page 17) the 7.2-magnitude earthquake ceived reports on how many (Continued on page 9) Father and Son, USN Retired: The Life Stories of Quintin Ramil, Sr. & Jr. by Quint Ramil, Jr. was the fi rst thing she added backyard when he spotted the Kakang Martin Bautista is as the exchange at that time government was being run. Chapter 8: Leaving for to the property after acquir- lanzones bunch. He did not the father of my cousin Rosie was two to one. The contract Graft and corruption was the U.S. ing it. It took 18 years before hesitate picking it as it was Pineda. Her husband, Manuel to purchase stipulated that we everywhere and you had to this lanzones tree began to already very ripe. He started Pineda was in the business of had the option of buying back know someone before you e were going to have fl owers as it is uncom- eating it and proudly an- raising roosters used in cock our property. The main reason could get served in any of- have a despedida mon for this particular tree to nounced to everyone around fi ghting. He was Breeder of our dad decided to migrate to fi ce you go to unless you pay Wparty at home even survive in a place like of his feat. When I realized the Year several times in the America was to give us, his someone. Hey wait, that is and so my mom began the Novaliches. Most lanzones what had happened I just Philippines as well as our children the opportunity for still true today! There is no planning. This was the time thrives in the provinces of limped and could not utter a other cousin, Fernando Reyes, a better life. I always had the change. It is so diffi cult to when our life was settled Laguna, Batangas and some- word. I looked at my mother who has a farm in Lipa City, perception that in America, hear someone say, “May I down and my dad’s differ- times Cavite. That is why my and my siblings who were Batangas. He was also Breed- money grows on trees. The help you?” We were booked ent businesses were boom- mother said we would not also mesmerized to what we er of the Year once or twice. other reason is that I was on another MSTS ship. This ing. pick the fruits of our tree. We witnessed. I was so mad but Our house and two resi- already eighteen. I could no time it was the USNS Gen- We had a Lanzones tree will just look and admire it only blamed myself for not dential lots including all our longer be his dependent and eral Patrick. There was one in our backyard that had until it falls off or until it was putting up a sign or anything businesses were sold to my I had to earn U.S. citizenship drawback because we were one bunch of fruit. My mom time for the party. My mom’s to discouraged anyone who uncle Tayong. We were paid on my own. travelling on space availabil- planted this tree when she cousin Kakang Martin Bau- would get close to our lanzo- twenty thousand pesos equiv- My dad was also tired ity only. The spaces for my was pregnant with me. It tista was walking around our nes tree. alent to ten thousand dollars of the way the Philippine (Continued on page 4) Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 1-7, 2013 Legal Buzz Church steps up relief efforts for quake-victims Light & by Atty. Lilli A. Baculi Shadows Law Ofﬁ ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega MANILA, Oct. 25, 2013— The 165 Catholic organizations working in www.ctvattys.com Catholic Church’s social action is inten- humanitarian emergencies and international development. Read Atty. Baculi’s previous articles by visiting our sifying efforts to provide relief to areas by Zena Sultana Babao website at www.asianjournalusa.com badly affected by the recent earthquake The agency said it will provide tempo- in Bohol province. rary shelters, food and non-food items to at least 21,750 direct benefi ciaries in the Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at Caritas Philippines launched its www.asianjournalusa.com massive relief operations this week to towns of Maribojoc, Inabanga, Carmen, at least fi ve towns with “least served” Danao and Sagbayan. Alien Smuggling affected residents with P14.2 million The Caritas Philippines, also known funds from Caritas Internationalis. as the National Secretariat for Social Action (Nassa), will lead the response My Sons’ Memories of their By: Lilli Baculi, Esq. the application was denied. Thinking Currently based in Rome, Caritas In- ternationalis is a global confederation of and manage the overall coordination of she was clever, Julia obtained another the project. Loving Dad Alien Smuggling is a ground of inad- passport for her Daniel using a different The social action centers of the dio- By Zena Sultana Babao missibility under the immigration laws name, which was discovered during the ceses of Tagbilaran and Talibon, how- of the United States. Under INA 212(a) interview at the U.S. Embassy. Daniel’s ever, will implement the interventions in y husband Narrie, (6)(E): Any alien who at any time know- B-2 visa application was denied, and no other individual) to enter the United municipalities under their jurisdictions. ingly encouraged, induced, assisted, Julia’s previously approved B-2 visa States in violation of law. On fi eld, the Nassa provides the tech- widely known as abetted, or aided any other alien to enter was cancelled. This would seem to fi t well with nical assistance and its partner Caritas Grandmaster Narrie or try to enter the United States in viola- The U.S. Embassy denied Mariana’s Julia’s scenario, since she was trying organizations: UK-based Catholic M Babao, touched the lives of tion of law is inadmissible. mother an Immigrant Visa pursuant to a to “smuggle” only an individual who is Agency for Overseas Development and so many people, especially in 212(a)(6)(E) ground of inadmissibility his son. However, because the 212(d) the US-based Catholic Relief Services. Scenario 1. for “alien smuggling.” The Embassy’s (11) waiver is limited, neither Sergio nor Nassa said the goal is to ensure that the Martial Arts world. He Sergio has an approved I-130 petition letter of denial states that no waiver is Armando would be able to use this par- the services “adhere to the internation- left a lasting impression for and is in the process of obtaining a visa available. ticular waiver to overcome their ground ally recognized minimum standards”. a lifetime to remember. We for himself, as the principal benefi ciary of inadmissibility. “The main priority at the moment, as laid him to rest at the Miramar of the petition, and his three minor Scenario 3. A special note for Scenario 3. families slowly cope from their trauma, children, who are derivative benefi cia- Armando has been a Legal Permanent Because Armando is a Lawful Perma- is to provide temporary shelters while National Cemetery Tuesday, ries. He was denied his immigrant visa Resident for the past eight years. Last nent Resident in deportation proceed- making ends meet,” Nassa said. Oct. 29, 2013, on his birthday. and was deemed inadmissible to enter year, he traveled to Mexico and upon ings, there may be relief(s) available “While aftershock was still being felt, He would have been 68. the United States under INA 212(a)(6) his return had his younger sister and to him that are not similarly available the affected communities continue to nephew with him. While attempting to for Sergio and Julia. An immigration (E) for “alien smuggling” because, to deal with the challenges of having to re- His Memorial/Celebration of Life was cross the border in Tijuana, he was sent attorney specializing in deportation his surprise, a DNA test showed that the build their lives in the face of great loss unforgettable and emotional for all who to secondary inspection where a border defense would be able to provide the Narrie and Zena three children he was claiming to be his both in lives and resources,” it said. witnessed it, none more so than for our patrol offi cer began questioning him. most benefi cial advice in Armando’s own were not his biological children. Right after the 7.2-magnitude temblor three sons – Narrison, Jack, and Kris – special salute and tribute that our sons, During the questioning he admitted situation. Sergio’s family should also Sergio appears on the birth certifi cates last Oct. 15, Nassa immediately remit- who all delivered touching eulogies. All and our past and present students, mas- to knowing that his sister and nephew consult with an immigration attorney to of the 3 children. He and the mother of ted P400, 000 to the affected dioceses three followed in the footsteps of their were undocumented and that he was explore what options there are, if any, these children are not married, and they through its Lenten fund-raising drive for father, my bellowed husband. The very (Continued on page 6) have been in an on-and-off relationship attempting to help them enter the United for his particular situation. emergency relief purposes called Alay for the past 20 years. She never told States using documents belonging to his Kapwa. him that he was not the biological father. own children. He is now in deportation Atty. Lilli A. Baculi is an associate At least 198 people were killed when He only learned this because of the proceedings. attorney with Chua Tinsay & Vega, A the earthquake struck on some parts DNA testing. Professional Legal Corporation (CTV) - of Central Visayas, according to the The U.S. Consulate will not let Sergio Is there any hope for Sergio, Julia, a full service law fi rm with offi ces in San National Disaster Risk Reduction and even explain the situation or provide and Armando to be able to overcome Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento and Management Council. evidence to show that he had no idea their ground of inadmissibility for alien Philippines. The information presented Authorities said more than three mil- these children were from another father. smuggling? in this article is for general informa- lion people, from around 39 cities and tion only and is not, nor intended to be, municipalities, were affected by the Scenario 2. A waiver may be available under formal legal advice nor the formation of earthquake. Julia is a benefi ciary of an I-130 212(d)(11) of the Immigration and an attorney-client relationship. Call or The NDRRMC reported that 5,992 petition by his United States citizen Nationality Act in the case of an alien e-mail CTV for an in-person or phone families are housed in 51 refugee daughter, Mariana. Upon investigation seeking admission as an immediate consultation to discuss your particular centers, and a fi rst estimate of damage during the visa processing stage it was relative or immigrant . . . if the alien has situation and/or how their services may to infrastructure, hospitals, houses and discovered that previously, Julia applied encouraged, induced, assisted, abet- be retained at (619) 955-6277; (415) heritage sites amount to P75.2 million. for and was granted a B-2 visitor’s visa ted, or aided only an individual who at 495-8088; (916) 509-7280; lbaculi@ Families displaced by the earthquake to the United States. She also tried to the time of the offense was the alien’s ctvattys.com. and continuing aftershocks are cramped obtain B-2 visa for her son, Daniel, but spouse, parent, son, or daughter (and in evacuation centers with limited access to potable water and sanitation facilities. Many areas, particularly in Bohol, which is now under a state of calamity, still don’t have electricity and lack supply of potable water. “Food and shelter supplies are dwin- dling and many markets are still closed,” Nassa added. (CBCPNews)

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(Continued from page 1) mother and my siblings were only good up to Hawaii. My dad and I transferred below decks and rode with the troops for the trip to Port Hueneme, which is the Sea Bees base. They were returning to their home base after constructing the runways of Naval Air Station Cubi Point. During this leg I met an American named Joe Black, who lives in Mira Mesa. We currently both attend the same church by Juliet Labog-Javellana, Asia-Pacifi c region recorded a 7-percent tourism was the very rapid increase in and he is married to a Filipina, Inquirer.net | SINGAPORE, increase in international arrivals in consumer spending by the Asian middle- named Connie. 2012, the highest growth in the world. class consumers. My mom, Norma, Mario, Alohalindo, 10/26/2013 —Asian mil- Morever, Seng said the World Travel Estimated at 500 million in 2010, the Gloria and Cesar, due to unavailability of lennial travelers, or young and Tourism Council projects Asia’s Asian middle class is expected to rise cabin space, had to disembark in Hawaii. professionals aged 18 to 36, travel and tourism sector to grow by 6 to 3 billion households in 2020, Biswas mobile. Tess Mauricio, head of the Depart- They were met at the pier by our uncle, They are constantly seeking work-life ment of Tourism’s Asia-Pacifi c and Mr. Ben Paraso, our dad’s cousin. They are setting the pace of global percent over the coming decade, also the said. stayed with him at their house in Kaimuki fastest in the world. Biswas said the tremendous growth balance and can blur the lines between Oceania marketing, said the TravelRave tourism with their rising socializing and work, and want the fl ex- until they were able to book their fl ight to “Collectively, Asia has much to offer of Asian travel was also propelled by event boosted the Philippines’ presence San Francisco. When they arrived in San income and their propensity to both as destination and origin of travel,” the tourism infrastructure in different ibility to do what they want. in regional and even global tourism. Francisco, they were met by my ninong and travel to different destinations Seng said in a speech at TravelRave countries in the region and the rapid But one thing in common among “We have a bright outlook despite ninang, Mr. And Mrs. Brigido Tamayo and Leaders Gala held at Singapore’s newest growth of budget airlines. In Southeast travelers, according to Banyan Tree the tragedy in Bohol. So far, we’ve met they stayed at their home in Vallejo, Califor- across the globe. executive chair Ho Kwon Peng, was a some agents from Europe who have not nia. Meanwhile my dad and I were berthed Speakers at TravelRave 2013 here iconic attraction, Gardens by the Bay. Asia alone, Biswas reported that the “yearning for the romance of travel”— yet included us in their destinations and with the troops below decks. With us was a projected that by 2020, half of the global The gala was attended by industry 70 million tourist arrivals in 2010 will experiencing the beauty of the physical who are interested,” Mauricio said. group of Philippine Boy Scouts that were to tourism spending will come from the leaders, including Maan Hontiveros, triple by 2030. world around them and getting a taste of She said Korea, the United States, attend a Scout Jamboree somewhere in the estimated one billion millennial travel- CEO of Air Asia Philippines. The millennials were described in a different cultures. China and Australia continue to be the mid-west. They were given free ride by the ers in the region. “There will be more travelers, fl ights, presentation by Andrew Grant, direc- United States government. I regret the fact The ITB Asia show attracted 8,000 country’s biggest sources of tourist This year’s most infl uential travel and jobs and more consumer needs to ad- tor of McKinsey & Company, as being that I did not seriously try to make friends delegates eager to know the latest trends arrivals, with Singapore ranking in the trade festival in Asia, dubbed “Trade dress. But given the diversity of Asia, more independent than the older genera- with any of them even though we were and insights. top 10. Show for the Asian Travel Market,” was businesses need to be equipped with a tions on account of their rising income, berthed next to each other. I later learned that “The show has evolved tremendously Singaporeans, as well as other tour- attended by tourism industry players deeper understanding of the region’s more fl exible to do different things in some of these scouts would go to another from when it fi rst made its debut in 2008 ists, still love Boracay as their favorite from 73 countries. multifaceted environment,” Seng said. terms of career and travel, have thirst jamboree in Greece. On the way home, their and has now gained an even greater destination, she said. plane crashed. Later they were honored by It was reported at the trade show for information in an Internet age and international dimension. Now that the Charles Leong, DOT marketing direc- the Quezon City council by naming streets organized by Messe Berlin and the Changing demands are not loyal to brands as long as they Asia-Pacifi c region has taken the crown tor for Singapore and Indonesia, said after them. Singapore Tourism Board (STB) that the get what they are looking for in terms of as the world’s largest travel market, it the new branding (“It’s more fun in the Upon arrival in Southern California, Asia-Pacifi c region had become the larg- Seng called on industry leaders to travel experiences. becomes even more critical for us to Philippines”) has helped put the country my dad and I boarded a Greyhound bus est travel market in the world. prepare for changes arising from the Chinese millennials, for instance, for Vallejo, California. We were met by maintain our position as an effective back on the tourism map. “Backed by the emergence of eco- changing demographics and demands of are said to be prepared to spend up to my very kind ninong Brigido Tamayo. To platform to network and gain insights “Awareness of the Philippines prob- nomic powerhouses, especially China, consumers. two months salary in travel, while the tell you how kind they were, our family, about the region’s travel market. Our ably jumped 80 percent,” Leong said, India and Southeast Asia, the region has STB shared the results of original Singaporean tourists are said to be the consisting of my dad, mom and six children, partners rely on us to gain an up-to-the- adding that Boracay and Palawan top confi rmed itself as one of the driving research fi ndings and key insights from most demanding. lived with them for four months, in a three minute overview of the Asian travel the inquiries. bedroom one bath house. I was the only one forces in world travel and has set anoth- the Travel Leaders Summit with the Filipinos love to travel as a family or industry’s value chain to stay at the “The downside is that tourists are still that slept in another bedroom with my God er all-time high record. The Asia-Pacifi c industry leaders. Singapore aims to be a as a group, according to Charles Leong, forefront of trends and developments,” worried about security,” Leong added. brother, Brig. The rest of my family stayed travel market ousted Europe to become key regional destination for leisure and marketing director for Singapore and said Christian Göke, CEO Messe Berlin, Dried mangoes were given as treats at in one bedroom. Timing was everything. the world’s biggest regional travel mar- business. Indonesia of the Philippine Department organizer of ITB Asia. the Philippine booth. We became experts in knowing when to use ket in 2012, earning gross bookings of A buzzword in the conference was the of Tourism. The Philippines’ booth stood promi- Read more: http://lifestyle.inquirer. the bathroom for our daily existence, and of $326.2 billion and the impressive fi gure Asian millennial travelers and how to at- course, we tried to be as unobtrusive as we nently in the exhibition hall at Suntec, net/133369/young-rich-asians-set-the- is expected to grow another 8 percent in tract them to the various Asian destina- Generation Y could possibly be. Brig worked at a local with blown-up posters of Coron in pace-of-intl-tourism#ixzz2jC75zIRH 2013,” ITB (Internationale Tourismus- tions. The Philippines was among the farm, and I was able to work alongside him. Palawan province, the Banaue Rice Ter- Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter Borse) Asia said in a report released 818 exhibitors from different countries Rob Davidson, senior lecturer at the He introduced me to the foreman as another at the ITB Asia trade show. Center for Events Management at the races and even Bohol’s Chocolate Hills | inquirerdotnet on Facebook during the fi ve-day mega-travel show partially damaged by the recent quake. (Continued on page 9) that wrapped up yesterday. Jeannie Lim, executive director University of Greenwich, presented The income, in tourism bookings, at the STB, said that because of the a study of what the millennials or the is expected to reach $362.2 billion at tremendous growth of Asian economies Generation Y are all about at one of the the end of the year, according to travel compared to the rest of the world, Asian events in the ITB Asia, the Union of industry research group PhoCusWright. tourism is expected to grow by 5-6 International Associations Roundtable. Industry players—from hotels to air- percent, outpacing the global average of He said the “Gen Y,” those born be- lines to government and private sector 3-4 percent growth. By 2015, Lim said, tween 1977 and 1995, will account for tourism groups—discussed the trends, Asia-Pacifi c will account for half of the about 75 percent of the global workforce challenges and opportunities facing the global gross domestic product. by 2025. travel market in Asia at the show held She said two out of fi ve travelers in These young professionals, Davidson at Suntec Exhibition and Convention the next few years will be Asian. said, are global citizens who are socially Center here. Rajiv Biswas, a chief economist and and environmentally conscious, who Chew Choon Seng, chair of the Sin- author of “Future Asia: The New Gold value education (were educated in more gapore Tourism Board, reported that the Rush in the East,” said a key driver of than one country) and are extremely MEMBERS CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL LM'%NI>%O2-M%?%735%42-035%4223

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for both Amy and the break dancing group. Their performances showed that a desire to Contemporary Asian establish their own identity within the community was present and that they were proud Take It From of being Filipino. The Philippines is composed of many cul- American Issues tural groups and one of them I learned about My Barber by Dr. Ofelia Dirige was about the Igorots. At one of the stages by Benjamin Maynigo Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan the Igorots performed many traditional folk- dances. They were wearing articles of cloth- Community Services. www.fi lamwellness.org ing with tribal patterns but also, while the Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- boys were playing an instrument similar to journalusa.com the drum, the girls provided dance choreog- raphy that complemented the beat. Through their performance I was able to see instilled FILAM FEST 2013 REVIEWS in them, a sense of nationalistic pride. They RODNEY GARCIA: were very proud of whom they were and be- Guest Writers: Shawn Rapha-El Chua, Jailynn cause they had such young performers, it was Rubio & Prince Pableo clear that many of them used the learning of A Renaissance Man health and wellness. Another section sold the dance to establish identity and connect to Shawn Rapha-El Chua their blood. Shawn Rapha-El Chua he term Renaissance The Filipino American Arts and Cultural shirts and accessories that symbolize the Philippines, suitable for those who want to To wrap up the day, the favorite tent I man suggests “an indi- Festival (FilAmFest) is held annually dur- visited was one hosted by the Council for to attend nonetheless. ing the fi rst Saturday of October because represent the Philippines or for those who are vidual talented in many proud to be Filipinos. One can stay the whole teaching Filipino language and culture, It felt great to spread awareness about im- that month is Filipino American History where I learned about the “Filipino Language T day in the festival because there were many proving one’s health. It is important to limit spheres of human endeavor, month. The festival took place in Paradise Movement Bill.” This bill was credited to the or to be prevented from eating unhealthy Valley Road between Woodman Street and things to explore. including but not limited to Other than these booths, there were also Filipino American Educators Association’s food. People must always take care of one’s Gilmartin Avenue. It was a hot scorching day (FILMEDA) President Eleanor Castillo and body and be aware of the food they eat. The art, science, sports, war, phi- on October 5, 2013. I felt not going outside performances in the festival. For example, there was a traditional Filipino dance that re- it requires teachers to be certifi ed in the lan- free pamphlets and pedometers were a really losophy and music.” at all because of the heat. However, I just guage through the California subject exami- good idea. It really drew people to visit the withstood the heat and decided to go because quires the balancing of a glass using the head. Furthermore, there were several other singers nation for teachers. The importance of this booth. There were even toys, stickers, and Historically, Filipinos like Jose I knew FilAmFest would be fun since I had bill is it develops awareness that American fun charts for the children. I liked how the fun during the previous years of the event. and dancers that performed in the festival. Rizal and Raul Manglapus have been On the other hand, there were also games in education is leaving behind language skills booth was diverse in terms of the items that Once I entered the festival, I received a and it does not place emphasis on native and could be enjoyed by all ages. described as Renaissance men because program schedule given out by volunteers. the festival. There were food contests such they possessed talents as writer, author, as the ice cream eating contest-- one of the foreign languages. Visiting this tent helped I was able to see most of the booths, but I Many of these volunteers came from different my understanding of Filipino identity, as I did not check out the services being provided playwright, sportsman, poet, musician, middle schools and high schools. Several of best contests for the festival since it’s an extremely hot day. There’s also the Harry Potter was able to see that Filipinos strongly want to for the majority of them. I saw one booth philosopher, linguist, revolutionary/war them volunteered for community service. It be seen as an equal part in society, that they that was familiar from the SDAPI Culinary hero, and socio-political reformer. This was lunchtime when I entered. So, the fi rst inspired game, “Quidditch.” Fil-Am Festival had loads of games for people to enjoy and have the ability to have as much power as the Fusion Festival: the “Malunggay” plant. is aside from being a doctor in the case thing I went to in the festival was food. I dominant groups. There were also radio station booths. I found was extremely hungry at that time. When I to have fun. of Rizal and lawyer in the case of Man- FilAmFest was a fun experience. The Refl ecting on this event as a whole, one that interesting because I was curious in what glapus. Both are recognized as patriots reached the food section of the festival, there piece of art immediately caught my eye they were trying promote. were many delicious Filipino foods. There performances were great. The food was good. and heroes. One should not miss this event because there and truly helps me understand identity. A I was thankful for the chance to see my were the traditional lumpia and pansit. Also, painting at the Union of Pan Asian Com- ethnic people gathered together to celebrate In these modern times, in the advent played at the Kennedy Center. Ameri- there was a food section that sells Hawaiian were many fun things there. It is a way for of the Digital Age, we could probably the Filipinos to join together and experience munities (UPAC) tent read, “NO HISTORY. the Filipino American Heritage Month. It can Idol Champ Jordan Sparks was style cuisine--the best selling chicken katsu NO SELF. KNOW HISTORY. KNOW was astonishing to see the majority of the see the emergence of more Renais- one of the Judges. I understand that and spam musubi, the kalua pork, and many the fun of the Filipino culture. I will go again on the next FilAmFest. SELF.” Under these capitalized words was a attendees were the youth. Families spending sance men and women. This is due to “she even wanted to toss her shoes on others. There was a popcorn section. There’s drawing of farm workers working hard in the time together in a cultural festival was nice online and digital apps that allow greater stage because Rocky’s playing was so also a section that sold snow cones, perfect Jai-Lynn Rubio fi eld. This painting has such value because to see. Being that the United States has one access and faster acquisition of global for the extremely hot weather. compelling.” On October 5, 2013 the Filipino Ameri- it stresses the importance of cultural past of the busiest work hours for the citizens, and local knowledge in addition to their Indeed, Rodney will forever be However, the one that really captivated me can Arts & Cultural Festival (FilAmFest) in establishing one’s identity. As an annual it’s good to see people take some time out of God-given talents. remembered through Rocky, Karla, and was the “fo shoko surf n turf” made by MJ’s. presented an event called “Unsung Heroes.” event, Filipinos are able to connect with one their week to enjoy and embrace their culture It was a mixture of different kinds of food. The festival took place in Paradise Hills, another every year through simple food tents But in our midst and in our com- Jitter! and for non-Filipinos that enjoyed seeing the munity, we are proud to have met and It contains salmon, burger steak, and red San Diego and was a family friendly event serving chicken adobo and pancit, stages Filipino American culture. Tina and I visited Rodney when he rice, sided with two kinds of sauces. It was a that included a variety of booths and stages with very talented Filipino performances and The merchandise was awesome and there witnessed a man who could be described was at the Mt. Vernon INOVA Rehab unique type of a meal and therefore I bought that presented an array of aspects of Filipino history lessons with cultural activities that was even a free offer for a massage by a as being a Renaissance man. His name Hospital. It was the same place where it. As always, I was impressed by the food culture, including food, music, and history. people of all ages can engage in. FilAmFest chiropractor! I did not take advantage of it is Rodney Garcia. Like Rizal and Raul, I had my rehab after I had a stroke that made by MJ’s. MJ’s makes good and deli- Being Filipino myself, attending this festival has the ultimate goal of spreading awareness unfortunately. Still, it was nice to see a lot Rodney was also a writer, author, play- paralyzed half of my body. Like Rod- cious Filipino-Mexican food; they also serve helped strengthen my understanding of my of Filipino culture to educate everybody in of people attending and having fun with wright, poet, musician, philosopher, and ney, God saved my mental capacities frozen yogurt. They are located at 1550 E H heritage. the city, essentially establishing a sense of their friends and family. I wish I got to see a socio-political reformer. Although Street Chula Vista, California, 91913. and sharpness for a reason. Like me, Upon arrival, the fi rst thing I went to was importance that they belong. the guest performers though. Unfortunately, not a known linguist like the two, his Afterwards, I went to check on some the Bayanihan Stage where I heard a young Rodney was as determined to use his Prince Pableo I did not get to eat at the festival because I English as the international language brains to plan his recovery. We left him booths. The one that I went next was the Filipina girl singing some of her own original had no money, but it was a good thing I ate Filipino education booth. There, I met two music. Before performing, Amy Monzon I had the great opportunity to volunteer was perfect and his Tagalog fl awless as happy and hopeful. for the Kalusugan booth alongside Dr. Ofelia beforehand. It was a hot day, but I am glad I of my Filipino teachers from high school. I briefl y discussed how personal stories such was able to attend. I hope to attend next year he communicated his views and feelings When he moved to Mother’s Touch was glad that I met them again. In the booth, as a heartbreak with a previous relation- Dirige and other volunteers. I only stayed through songs, poems, essays, and plays. assisted living, he sent me the following for about two and a half hours because I had as well.-- AJ it lists the different schools that teach the ship, is refl ected in her lyrics and how she Shawn is a third year student majoring in A few days ago, Rodney joined the personal message: “Ben, please come Filipino language and culture. I also learned wanted her audience to be able to empathize family from Orange County coming to visit two Renaissance men in a re-birth or us here in San Diego. The format of the San Computer Science. Jai-Lynn is a junior ma- and meet me at Mother’s Touch. I want many things in there such as the historical with her music. Later on in the afternoon I joring in Sociology and Asian Studies. Prince renewal of life at God’s Kingdom. Our to discuss something important with facts of the Philippines. There were other also visited the API (Asian-Pacifi c Islander) Diego Asian Pacifi c (SDAPI) Culinary Fu- sion festival was similar in terms of having is a second year student in Political Science prayers go with him in this journey. you... I plan to do something drastic.” booths that I went and quickly checked. tent and here, a group of Filipino boys were and Sociology All are students from San There was the PASACAT section, an organi- a passport, but instead of food, it focused on During my tenure as President of the Tina drove me to Mother’s Touch one beat boxing and break dancing together. Diego State University, enrolled in AS 460, Philippine American Bar Association zation that promotes the traditional Filipino Through these two performances, I was able visiting booths and obtaining stamps. I did weekend. He was obviously doing bet- not get to partake in many activities in the “Contemporary Issues in Filipino American (PABA), Rodney was the association’s dances. There was the Operation Samahan, to understand the importance of expression Communities” taught by Dr. Ofelia Dirige. ter because he even discussed with me another Filipino organization that promotes festival, but I was grateful for the opportunity General Counsel. As such, I called him a couple of the court cases that he was the “lawyer’s lawyer.” In fact, I gave handling at the time. Sometimes these sculpted famous writer and philosopher full support in his campaign to succeed cases can stress you! Voltaire, and followed that with a fi gure me as President of the organization. He told me about his decision to move of US statesman Benjamin Franklin When I heard about Rodney’s demise to the Philippines – either to Cebu or to At Large... - both fi gures are still on display at I got reminded of the story that I told the Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. He had Madame Tussauds today. audience that included engineers during a nurse friend in Cebu and professor/ by Miles Beauchamp, PhD Marie’s impressive work at a popular our induction. I said, author friend in Siliman University. I Paris wax exhibition run by Curtius “When Engineers die, they usually offered my views, expressing no objec- prompted an invitation to the court go to Heaven. One day an Engineer tions but since the move would not hap- of Louis XVI and his Queen, Marie died but was mistakenly brought to pen until July 2014, I thought it could Antoinette. For nine years she lived at Hell. Satan was very happy because the still change. But having a fi xed plan Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the Versailles supervising the artistic educa- Engineer built the electrical wiring and that included recovery was a good sign. Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International tion of the King’s sister and enjoying the put up air conditioning in Hell. Later Before we left, he said that he would University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. splendor of court life. However, political on, St. Peter realized his mistake and temporarily move to a friend’s house. He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. unrest and social discontent was spread- called Satan to return the Engineer. Sa- It was in that place where he spent his ing across France, a reaction to frivo- tan refused saying that there is nothing last days. lous, absolute monarchical rule, and so that St. Peter could do. St. Peter told In his years in Metro Washington, Curtius called Marie back to Paris. Satan, ‘I will sue’. Satan’s immediate Rodney was always “giving back” to The amazing life and times of Paris was actually to become the cen- response was: ‘where will you get your the Filipino community. In his sickness, ter of a bloody Revolution that would lawyer? They are all here.’ it was time for the community to “give rock Europe. Everybody came under Well, that was years ago. I am sure back” to him. Never have we seen Madame Tussaud the scrutiny of revolutionary leader that St. Peter is happy to receive Rodney the group so united and so helpful to She was a housekeeper’s founder was as colorful as any of the Robespierre and his bloody henchmen, in God’s Kingdom. Rodney would be him during his hours of need. He died celebrities who have been posed for the and Marie’s connections with the Royal as glad to be the General Counsel there knowing that he was very rich with daughter world famous attraction in its illustrious Family made her guilty by association. too and pursue cases against Satan. He friends! 200 year history. Both she and her mother were arrested would be as effi cient and effective as he For what Rodney has become and for From housekeeper’s daughter to Royal Born Marie Grosholtz in 1761, two and imprisoned, sharing a cell with was with PABA, the Philippine Nurses what he has done, he joined the Lord as tutor, master fi gure maker and thriving Madhuri Dixit with her wax like- Association, Philippine American Foun- months after her father’s death in future Empress Josephine. Their heads ness great a gift to Him! businesswoman, the life of Madame the Franco-Prussian war, the young were shaved in preparation for gruesome dation for Charities , Inc. and other Marie Tussaud has all the ingredients Madame Tussaud was taught all things execution by guillotine, a fate they only non-profi t organizations that benefi ted of a best-selling novel. Add in French ‘wax’ by her mother’s employer, Dr narrowly escaped. at 89. his services. Revolution, escape from the ‘Guillotine’ Philippe Curtius. A talented wax sculp- On release, Marie’s loyalty to the A renaissance woman Rodney was a great gift by God to My sons’ and a spell making the death masks of tor, Curtius became her mentor and Revolution was severely tested - she Madame Tussaud was an incredible humanity. His God-given talents were former aristocratic friends and employ- guardian, and was soon introducing was asked to prepare the death masks woman. She survived one of the most used for the service of God’s children (Continued from page 2) ers, and that life has all the ingredients Marie to some of the 18th Century’s of executed nobles, including former turbulent ever periods in European his- on earth – be they hungry children, men of a Hollywood blockbuster. Undeni- leading luminaries. Aged just 17, she friends from her time at court, and tory and, at a time when women were and women; be they domestic workers; ters and guros (instructors), followed ably, the life of Madame Tussauds’ her one-time employers, the King and expected to stay home and raise the be they victims of injustice. by my passing the baton of leadership Queen. Some of these death masks can family, fi rmly established herself as an He is immortalized not just for his to our oldest son (Master Narrison in be seen today in Madame Tussauds’ effective and visionary businesswoman. charitable services, but also for the Babao Arnis) brought tears to every- ASIAN JOURNAL notorious Chamber of Horrors. She tirelessly promoted, advertised and foundations that he helped build; the one’s eyes. The ﬁ rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California After the revolution updated her attraction, to help ensure books, plays, and songs that he wrote; In this week’s column, I am sharing An award-winning newspaper & San Diego’s most Life after the Revolution also presented its relevance to the public for years to but most importantly, for the children the eulogies of my sons Narrison and widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! problems. By 1800 Marie was mar- come. That vision lives on in the 21st that he helped bring up. Jack, and in next week’s column I will Rodney has three children with wife share Kris’ eulogy. Genevieve Silverio ried to civil engineer Francoi Tussaud, century. Madame Tussauds continues Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. with two young children and an ailing regularly to add fi gures that refl ect con- Ella Puno. First daughter Karla is a Publisher & Editor Managing Editor business inherited from Curtius after his temporary public opinion and celebrity very talented dancer. She has appeared Father and Son by Narrison Babao Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp death in 1794. Madame Tussaud made popularity. The attraction also continues in Broadway plays and was, in fact, a Associate Publisher Associate Editor the bold decision to take her exhibition to expand globally with popular branch- fi nalist in the “So You Think You Can When we were kids, I remember my Dance” TV Show. She has currently brothers and I always wanted to be Ashley Silverio of fi gures on tour; in 1802 she left her es in New York, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, husband and country for Great Brit- Shanghai, Amsterdam and Washington a modeling job for a dance magazine like my dad. When he was away on Assistant Editor ain. She never saw either again. DC – all with the same pioneering, high and is seen in SMASH as part of the Westpac, my brother Jack and I would For the next 33 years Madame Tussaud quality mix of interaction, authentic- ensemble dancers. wear his clothes. I remember one time In Pursuit of Excellence travelled the length and breadth of the ity and local appeal. After 200 years of Second daughter Jitter works with the wearing his size 9 ½ boots, and when I Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) British Isles, exhibiting a growing col- entertaining, Madame Tussauds remains Wall Street Journal in New York. She is wore them to school, I remember kids Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) lection of wax fi gures to curious and a truly famous day out. also an event planner. She used to write laughing at me because they were too Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) admiring crowds. In these pre-TV and Information from Madame Tussauds blogs for Living Social. long. Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) internet days this was the only way most London Son Rocky is an aspiring musician. A My dad is superman. I remember one people had direct contact with high-pro- good Saxophone player who was a time when we were pulling our clothes The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all Fili- fi le names, and they loved it. The show scholar at the Duke Ellington School hanging on wires in the garage, and pino & Asian communties in San Diego County. Print publication date permanently based itself in London of the Arts in Washington, D.C., he has the garage door fell down on my left is every Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Wednesday prior been accepted by Berkelee School of leg, my dad stopped the garage door to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or in- (Baker Street) in 1835, moving to its present Marylebone Road site in 1884. Music in Boston. It is the school that with one arm just like superman in the formation, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available for movies. $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not responsible for unso- Alongside her sons Madame Tus- he has been yearning to attend. I have licited manuscripts and photographs but welcomes submissions. Entire saud created one of the capital’s leading seen and heard Rocky play. Once at a I remember that during our Toast- content is © 2012 copyrighted material by Asian Journal. Materials attractions, a position that it still enjoys concert, and at another time in the Fili- masters meetings my dad was always in this publication may not be reproduced without speciﬁ c permission today. She remained actively involved in pino American Multicultural Center. So introduced as a Masters in 3 arts: Master from the publisher. its running almost to the end of her life; talented, he reminds me of Bill Clinton At Arms in the Navy, master in the Fili- her last work, a remarkable self-portrait playing the Sax. In the Washington pino martial arts, and a Distinguished currently on show in the attraction’s Post’s young musician tournament Toastmaster. I was also introduced as a Authentic History Zone, was completed where 6,000 contestants participated, just eight years before her death in 1850, Rocky won third place. The ten fi nalists (Continued on page 7) November 1-7, 2013 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 Immigration 911

by Atty. Susan V. Perez

Read Atty. Susan Perez’s previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com What Is Prosecutorial Discretion In Immigration Law IMMIGRATION 911 by Atty. Susan migration history such as priori removal V. Perez. order, the person’s ties and contributions to the community which includes fam- In response to clamor for immigration ily relationships, whether the persons reforms, the Department of Homeland poses a national security or public Security on behalf of the President safety concern, the person’s ties to the issued series of memoranda since June home country and the condition in that 17, 2011, addressing the exercise of country; the person’s age and medical or prosecutorial discretion by ICE (Im- physical condition, whether the person migration and Customs Enforcement) is the primary caretaker of a person with personnel – who are responsible for mental or physical disability. The list is bringing removal actions against those not exclusive. The following positive who are subject to removal. The memo factors should prompt particular care of June 17, 2011, from Director Morton and consideration: veterans and mem- directed ICE officers, agents and attor- bers of the U.S. armed forces, long-time ney to regularly exercise prosecutorial lawful permanent residents, minors and discretion when it comes to enforcement elderly individuals, individuals present of its removal powers and to focus the in the United States since childhood, DHS’s resources on high-priority immi- pregnant or nursing women, victims gration cases involving crime and other of domestic violence; trafficking, or public safety concerns. other serious crimes, individuals who What is prosecutorial discretion? In suffer from a serious mental or physical basic terms, it is the authority of an disability, and individuals with serious agency charged with enforcing a law to health conditions. decide to what degree to enforce the law We welcome your feedback. If you against a particular individual. ICE, like have any immigration questions, please any other enforcement agency, has pros- feel welcome to email me at susan@ ecutorial discretion and may exercise it law-usimmigration.com or call 619 in the ordinary course of enforcement. 819 -8648 to arrange for a telephone In the civil immigration enforcement consultation. context, prosecutorial discretion applies to broad range of discretionary enforcement such as but not limited to: deciding to issue or cancel a Notice to Appear (NTA), deciding to detain or release on bond or other conditions, deciding whom to stop or arrest for administra- tive violation, settling or dismissing a proceeding, granting deferred action, staying a final order of removal, pursu- ing an appeal, agreeing to voluntary departure, joining in a motion to grant relief or benefit. Anybody who is subject to removal would like a favorable prosecutorial discretion by ICE which could mean deciding not to issue or to cancel NTA, dismiss a proceeding, or any action that will stop DHS from sending the alien back to his or her home country. When weighing whether an exercise of favorable prosecutorial discretion may be warranted for a give case, ICE considers the following factors: the DHS’s civil immigration enforcement priorities which involve crimes and public safety concerns, person’s length of presence in the United States, the circumstances Spa in Cebu of the person’s arrival in the United States and the manner of his or her entry particularly if the alien came to the U.S. (Continued from page 1) as a young child, the person’s pursuit to education in the United States, whether outstanding hotel spas.” the person or the person’s immediate Crimson joins Japan’s Hyakuna relative has served in the U.S. military, Garan, Spain’s Hotel 1898, Greece’s the person’s criminal history such as Divani Apollon Palac & Thalasso, arrests or convictions, the person’s im- Taiwan’s Silks Place Taroko, Italy’s Rocco Forte Hotel de Russie, Cambo- hood to present. I remember as if it dia’s Borei Angkor Resort & Spa, and was yesterday how it all began with Turkey’s Gardens of Babylon Resort. My sons’ me following his “FOOTSTEPS”….I Agoda.com said the eight resorts were (Continued from page 6) was 5 years old when it all happened. I chosen “based on the overall experience could remember the sounds of the sticks they offer, which includes everything master in 3 arts: an Able Toastmaster, a hitting together in the garage that would from the design and layout of the spa master in Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima/ echo throughout the house….the beating itself, to the types of treatments on the Eskrido, and Master in Business Admin- of the drums with the rhythm that would menu, to the landscapes, vistas and envi- istration. make you want to dance….the laughter ronment surrounding the hotel.” I started training in Filipino Martial between them all showing the passion In a statement released by the Arts much later than my brothers who that my Dad had with the Art. I would hotel booking website on Wednesday, started when they were 5 or 6 years old. remember walking in the garage through Crimson’s area general manager James When I would horse around with the some of these practices looking at all the Montenegro said they hope to encourage martial arts equipment in the garage, my different weapons hanging throughout more local and foreign tourists to visit dad would tell me to go inside. I started the garage and playing with the sticks Cebu with its latest recognition. training when I was in high school and that were in this large light blue laundry “We’re proud to be part of Agoda’s got serious when I was in college. hamper that we used to store them in. list of best hotel spas this year, more My dad would always talk about be- Then one day while I was drying the so that we are the only one from Cebu ing respectful and “mano” to our elders. dishes while sitting on the counter when and, for that matter, the Philippines. It’s I remember as a kid going to picnics I looked at my Dad and told him that great to know and be recognized to be at and my dad would say “Get a chair for I wanted to start training seriously… par with other known spas all over the your mom.” When we go out to eat, he he looked at me and said let me see world,” Montenegro said. would ask, “Did you tell your mom?” you “Bow”…which I did and he said For his part, Agoda.com chief product Whenever I see my dad he would just “Okay”. Since that time up until my officer John Brown noted how Crimson extend his hand for me to do the “mano” time throughout High School I would and the rest of the spas included in the and we never hugged and never did get remember all the different Training Ses- list “have been designed with the mod- to say “I love you” to each other. We sions, Tournaments and Demonstrations ern traveler in mind.” were more like Grandmaster and student we would attend together. And as all the “Travelers these days are particular than father and son. I don’t care about rest of the Guros and Masters under him about what a great spa should offer. being heir to the Babao Arnis system know…I am honored to receive the title People increasingly make booking if we could start all over again and be of “Guro” in Babao Arnis. decisions based on unique, creative spa more like father and son. I love you dad. Throughout his time in the US NAVY treatments such as the imported oils in To all the guros and students under GM I remember the times when my brothers the Silks Place Taroko, the internation- Babao, we are all heirs to the Babao and I would go with him to his work ally trained staff at the Crimson Resort Arnis system as long as we continue to from when he was a Mess Specialist Mactan, or the focus on thalassotherapy carry on his art. to when he became a Master At Arms. at the Divani Apollon Palace,” Brown There was this one time when I was said. FootSteps by Jack Babao about 14 I can remember so vividly Early this year, Agoda.com named when he brought me along with him Philippine beach destination Boracay Good Morning, As I stand here before to the FLEET ASW Training Center as the favorite for relaxation (No. 1) you I want to Thank You all for shar- and receiving my own white hat also and nightlife (No. 3), while Angeles ing this time with us to remember and known as a “Dixie Cup”. I was even Beach Club Hotel in Angeles City was commemorate a wonderful man, friend, promised my own set of dungarees by included in its “Over The Top” hotels teacher, father and husband…Narciso the sailors there which I thought was for 2012. Requina Babao, also known to most of the coolest thing at the time…but for you as “Grand Master Narrie Babao”. those of you who were in the Navy, they I am humbled and impressed at how weren’t very stylish at all. So after High he has touched all of our lives. He has School when my friends would go to seen a lot during his lifetime and lived it College and pursue their dream job….I ROOM doing what he truly loved…I feel that he pursued mine, which was to follow in has lived a life that is full…and he did my Dad’s “FOOTSTEPS” so I joined it “His Way” and that is exactly how I the US NAVY in 1991. There were 2 FOR RENT want to live my life through his “FOOT- things that really stood out in my time Quiet Neighborhood STEPS”…because I know that through in. From the time when I got back from in National City. No my journey through life he will be by Boot Camp and my Dad just wanted to take me out but didn’t say where… smoking. No drugs. my side as I face each and every step. As we gather here today I want to tell you how he has truly been an inspira- (Continued on page 15) 619.746.3416 tion throughout my life from child- Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 1-7, 2013 Spiritual Life

because they oppressed and overtaxed for monetary gain their fellow Jews. These business-minded Jews collected Megan Young, Ms. Lower Your from the people and paid the Romans in advance the amount from those taxes. World 2013, pro- Balintataw Zacchaeus is one of these tax collectors. Nets Though the name Zacchaeus in Hebrew motes morality in by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez connotes innocent and clean, yet this by Virginia H. Ferrer man is far from being honest and pure. Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- Once the Romans got the people’s taxes recent interview Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our web- ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com paid, they don’t care how tax collectors site at www.asianjournalusa.com get back the money that they paid them 31th Sunday in Ordinary Time up front. Zacchaeus had people working for him. These men overcharged and cheated people. No wonder why Makinig Ka Muna tax collectors were not only considered God Allows a U-turn dishonest, but they were put in the same Puwede ba, makinig ka muna at huwag agad humirit category as robbers and murderers. tanda mo ba nuong una na tayo ay naging magkalapit Joke of the week: The inmate was received the true nature of the Christian Indeed tax collecting in ancient time is aware that all prison mails pass through gospel and are entitled to immortality. a despicable trade. The money offering, nang tayo’y magkakilala marami agad akong naisip censors. When he got a letter from his For this group the day of the Lord had “corban,” of tax collectors at the Temple at aking inakala nuon na ikaw ay napakabait. wife about the family garden – “Honey, already come and there is no need for was not welcome. when do I plant potatoes?” – He wrote doing good deeds, because the resur- St. Luke cleverly arranged this story At nang tayo’y naghiwalay iniyakan ko ito ng husto back, “Do not under any circumstances, rection is theirs already. On the other of Zacchaeus in such a way that this CBCPNews.com | QUEZON City, and dig up our old garden spot. That’s hand, the hylics are the less fortunate hated public sinner embodies the three Philippines, Oct. 24, 2013 (CNA/EWTN pero sandali, tahimik ka lang, dahil ito ay totoo where I buried all my guns.” Within ones who have not received the true previous characters mentioned three News)—The fi rst ever Filipina-Ameri- kung bakit ako’y nagpakalayo iya’y inamin ko sa ‘yo days his wife wrote back, “Six investi- nature of the Christian gospel and who Sundays ago: the prodigal son, the can to be crowned Miss World revealed ang hindi mo alam gusto noun ay nadurog ang puso ko. gators came to the house. They dug up belong to this world. Gospel: Luke 19: persistent widow and the humble pub- her traditional values in a recent televi- every square inch of the back yard.” By 1-10. This story is consistent with the lican at prayer. Like the prodigal son, sion interview. Malalim ang sakit na pinasan ko sa maraming panahon return mail she got his answer: “Now is claim of Jesus that he has come to seek Zacchaeus was lost and is now found. Megan Young, the 23 year-old who the time to plant potatoes.” and save the lost. Jesus’ association with Similar to the persistent widow, Zac- was crowned Miss World on Sept. 28, at hindi lang kakaunting luha ang aking ipinanaghoy Scriptures: First Reading: Wisdom the outcasts of society, such as sinners chaeus, in climbing a tree to see Jesus said in a recent television interview that ngayon, ako ay nagsisimulang muli sa aking pagbangon 11:22-12:2. The author, a Hellenistic and prostitutes, shows that no one, even passing by, professes his relentless effort she is pro-life, rejecting both abortion alam ko na mahirap subali’t kakayanin kong ituloy. Jew, writes about mercy as it is mani- a hated tax collector like Zacchaeus, is to follow the Master. In comparison and contraception. fested in the forgiveness of sin. God excluded from God’s kingdom. with the humble publican, Zacchaeus is Young, who was born in Virginia but overlooks people’s sins and grants them Refl ection: It is said that there are also repentant of his sins. He gives half moved to the Philippines with her family Naging malaking bahagi ka nuon nitong aking buhay grace to repent. Indeed the divine mercy two things that are inevitable: death and of his possessions to the poor. The Torah as a child, was interviewed on ANC, a na dumurog sa puso ko na hindi ko pinanghinayangan is everlasting and universal. Second taxes. Though many people try to dodge requires the return of the object with a Filipino news network, when she was masasaya nating sandali itatago dito sa kaban Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1: 11-2:2. both, yet most of the times they are un- 20% interest as punishment to anyone asked about the country’s recent adop- sana lamang tadhana ay hindi na tayo pinaghiwalay. It seems that this passage is meant to successful. During the time of Jesus, tax found guilty of cheating. The Roman tion of a reproductive health law, which correct the Gnostic teaching that the day collectors were objects of much hatred law demands severe restitution from a was signed by president Benigno Aquino of the Lord had already come. Gnostics and ridicule. They were considered trai- convicted felon. In promising Jesus to III on Dec. 21, 2012. Ikaw ang una at tunay kong mahal, ‘di iyan magbabago believe that people are divided into tors to their own country, because they give 400 % to those he unintentionally The new law mandates sex education sa kabila ng lungkot at pangungulilang nadarama ko “pneumatics” and “hylics”. The pneu- collected taxes to support the Roman cheated, Zacchaeus does more than what in middle and high schools and subsidiz- tanging alaala ‘tong mananatili sa bukas kong libro matics are the privileged few who have power. They were known public sinners, the Romans and The Torah require. es contraceptives, including potentially Even though Zacchaeus is sincere abortion-inducing drugs. na mababasa nilang lahat hanggang sa aking pagyao. with his conversion, of course there are Young indicated opposition to the law, also skeptics. No doubt there are his saying, “I’m pro-life, and if it means fellow Jews who question Zacchaeus’ killing someone that’s already there, then conversion. There are others who do not I’m against that of course. I’m against believe his true motive and who con- abortion.” CBCP warns: Scary Halloween sider that he is a hopeless case, a mor- Asked about contraception, she added ally depraved and lost individual. People that, “I don’t engage in stuff like that,” costumes attract 'diablo' going on to say she believes that “sex is ask, “What, Zacchaeus, the despicable Dress up as saints instead, negative na agad 'yung pinapaisip mo sa tax collector, following Jesus? Hypoc- for marriage” and “should be with your kanila, sa suot, 'yung mga images. Eh risy?” And adding insult to injury, “How partner for life.” says priest nasaan 'yung beauty?" could Jesus go to that sinner’s house “I’m actually against divorce,” she Lucas reiterated that by "looking like and eat with him?” The lesson we learn added, “because I’ve seen that in my ABS-CBNnews.com | MANILA, the devil" through costumes, Halloween from Jesus’ attitude is that we should family. So I think that if you marry 10/31/2013 -- Don white as a famous participants unwittingly invite negative never be quick to judge or condemn someone, that should be the person you saint instead. energy into themselves. anyone. For God there are no hopeless should be with forever, through sickness This was the suggestion of Fr. Francis "The soul continues to look for beauty, cases, because his mercy is infi nite and and health, through good or through Lucas of the Catholic Bishop's Confer- the truth, the mystique, 'yung nakakau- everlasting. For our part, our encounter bad.” ence of the Philippines (CBCP) to those sap ka ng Diyos na diretso. Eh 'yung with Jesus should bring back to life the When asked how a single woman as who wish to avoid "attracting the devil" suot mo, mukha ka nang diablo, eh Zacchaeus that is in each of us! “gorgeous” as herself could remain ab- on Halloween. paano mangyayari diyan. Quotation of the week: “It is not a sin stinent, Young replied with a laugh, “you The priest, who is currently the ex- "Kaya nga sinasabi ko, mag-ingat tayo to have riches, but it is a sin to fi x our just say no, that’s it.” ecutive secretary of CBCP's Episcopal dahil maraming nalalason na walang hearts upon them.” St. John Baptist de “If they try to push you, then you step Commission on Social Communica- kaalam-alam na ito pala ang ginagawa la Salle. away because you know that that person tions and Mass Media, explained that natin sa ating sarili," he said. ALL SAINTS DAY doesn’t value you, doesn’t value the "negative images" such as the macabre relationship as much.” costumes usually worn on Halloween Saints as costumes All Saints Day, the day on which She said that a gentleman would not "welcome the presence of Satan." Catholics celebrate all the saints, known pressure a woman into premarital sex "'Yung nagiging practice na nagma- Asked what he would suggest as an and unknown, is a surprisingly old feast. in the fi rst place, while at the same time maskara ng nakakatakot, 'yung may alternative to the traditional get-ups on It arose out of the Christian tradition of recognizing that abstaining from sex nakasaksak sa leeg, puro evil eh, puro Halloween, Lucas was quick to respond celebrating the martyrdom of saints on before marriage takes character. kasamaan," he told ABS-CBN News' by emphasizing on "positive images." the anniversary of their martyrdom. “If the guy is willing to sacrifi ce that,” Zyann Ambrosio on Wednesday. "Ang solusyon nga, ang sinasabi natin, The current date of November 1 was she said, “then that means a lot.” "Dalawang bagay 'yan na parang 'Why don't we give children positive im- instituted by Pope Gregory III (731- Young said she chose to compete in ina-attract mo, sini-seduce mo 'yung ages?' Like ang dami nating mga santo, 741), when he consecrated a chapel to the Miss World pageant rather than Miss diablo, o kaya nagbubukas ka ng pinto, santa na may youth na magaganda," he all the martyrs in St. Peter’s Basilica in Universe because Miss World’s “main 'Welcome to me,'" Lucas said. said. Rome and ordered an annual celebra- focus is charities and helping out and Lucas further warned: "Negative ang He also suggested games for kids dur- tion. This celebration was originally giving back.” diablo, ang Satanas eh, at sinisira niya ing the holiday: "O 'diba, pagandahan confi ned to the diocese of Rome, but “After you win your main focus, your 'yung ating consciousness para matan- tayo ng santo, pagandahan tayo ng suot. Pope Gregory IV (827-844) extended duties, will all be helping out with chari- gay tayo." Tapos magpa-contest tayo kung sino the feast to the entire Church and or- ties.” "Kasi si Satanas, pagkatapos niya pinakamabait sa inyo. So baguhin natin dered it to be celebrated on November 1. The newly crowned beauty queen is kalabanin 'yung Diyos, na wala naman 'yung images." also a stage performer and actress and siyang kaya -- at clear naman sa gospel Turning to reporters in the huddle, is know for her kindness as well as her 'yan -- na talagang tinapakan siya ni Lucas then urged media in general to talent. 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Komen for the when breast cancer strikes an enormously effective way to reach many Kapamilya Relief Efforts – Temporary fi nancial aid – including rent, women and men with the message that breast Cure, San Diego provides mortgage, prescription drug payments and cancer doesn’t have to be fatal if regular the County’s largest program more. mammograms and breast self-exams become Central Visayas Earthquake Meal delivery for a woman and her entire routine. As well as being a road race for of free breast cancer treat- family runners, the Komen Race for the Cure is an ments, services and support Intensive patient navigation – complete emotionally charged event that attracts many with emotional support for all fi rst timers and recreational runners. It is an SAN DIEGO (Sept. 30, 2013)— Between The world’s largest investment of breast opportunity for thousands of women, men faddish “Color Runs” and “Zombie Runs” cancer research – next to the U.S. govern- and their families, running or walking, to there are more 5K events that you count. ment. Right now, $42 million is at work to share a message of hope and inspiration with But none have the same level of community fi nd the cures! their communities. impact on breast cancer as the Komen San This year’s honorary survivor, Robin Ras- For additional information about the San Diego Race for the Cure set for 8 a.m. on mussen Marella, will join forces to stand up Diego Race for the Cure, forming a team, Sunday, November 3 in Balboa Park. against breast cancer along with more than fundraising, recruiting team members or to “The Race for the Cure is fun and festive, 15,000 San Diegans. register click here. but this Race is more than just a celebra- This year’s honorary cancer survivor, tion,” said Laura Farmer Sherman, Executive Robin Rasmussen Marella, lost her mother About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Director of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, to breast cancer three years before being San Diego diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer herself at age 47. Although she is currently cancer- Since its inception in 1995, Komen San free, Rasmussen Marella still struggles with Diego has raised more than $11.9 million to the residual effects of the illness and the fund local non-profi ts who provide every- Father & Son Robin Rasmussen Marella treatments. Her strength and positive outlook thing from free diagnostic mammograms on life serve as an inspiration to everyone and surgeries to meal delivery, child care (Continued from page 4) San Diego. “The Race provides critical that knows her. and temporary fi nancial aid. Seventy-fi ve funding for families in San Diego County “Having breast cancer is an emotional percent of every dollar raised in San Diego touched by breast cancer. 75% of the net October 22 – Sagip distributed relief in municipalities of Antiquera, Loon, worker and he asked if I knew how to pick process but many positive things also come stays right here in San Diego County to fund fruit. I replied “yes sir”. Lucky for us it was funds raised stay right here in San Diego out of it,” said Rasmussen Marella. “It brings free diagnostic mammograms, treatment goods to 6,204 families in municipalities Catigbian, Sagbayan, and San Isidro to fund vital education, screening and sup- so many women together to the point where and services for uninsured and underinsured of Loon, Tubigon, and Buenavista. The in Bohol. Volunteers from Asuncion still summer and there were many fruits to be picked in the nearby farms There were many port services. The remaining 25% supports I have created a huge support system full of women and their families. The remaining runs were led by Erleo Bacabac, Angelo Fishing and University of Bohol pro- jobs if you were not picky. groundbreaking national research programs.” people who share this common denomina- 25 percent funds international breast cancer Angolo of RNG-Cebu, Regilah Gerona vided vehicles going to Antiquera and Joining Brig and me, was a family friend, Because of generous community support, tor.” research. In fact, next to the U.S. govern- of BB163-Cebu, and volunteer Ame- Loon. Relief goods were shipped from Julius Fernandez. We had to carry a wooden in 2012, Komen San Diego is funding: The Komen Race for the Cure is a unique ment, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the lia Sumampong. Relief goods were Manila to Cebu via Tiger Air; from ladder, reinforced with metal brackets, along Diagnostic mammograms, biopsies, event, designed and implemented to promote largest funder of breast cancer research in shipped from Manila to Tagbilaran via Cebu to Tagbilaran port by the Naval each orchard row. It was very heavy. I was MRI’s, ultrasounds and more for women positive awareness, education and early the world. For more information, please visit AirAsia; from Manila to Cebu via Tiger Forces. questioned by the fi eld boss if I could carry under 40 years old who have nowhere to turn detection of breast cancer. It has proved to be www.komensandiego.org. Air, from Cebu to Tagbilaran port by the October 19 – Sagip Kapamilya dis- it, as he was worried I might not be able to Naval Forces. tributed relief goods, bread, and water keep up with the rest of the pickers. We were October 21 – Sagip Kapamilya dis- to 1,364 families in municipalities of assigned a row of trees and given a metal ring shaped like a fi gure eight. The small tributed relief goods to 6,590 families in Sagbayan, Clarin, and Balilihan. Mc- ring would go to the middle fi nger and we municipalities of Inabanga, Sagbayan, Donald’s Philippines donated 10,000 place the big ring in the bottom of the fruit. Bilar, Sevilla, Catigbian, Loon, and buns with cheese. If it did not fall through the ring, then it was Loboc. The runs were led by Angelo October 18 – Sagip Kapamilya big enough to be picked. This is how table Angolo of RNG-Cebu, Regilah Gerona established a command center at Sum pears are determined whether or not they of BB163-Cebu, and volunteer Amelia Building (owned by Dauis Mayor may be harvested. As we approach the pear Sumampong of Cebu Provincial Gov- Miriam Sumaylo) in Brgy. Cogon, Tag- tree, we placed the ladder as close as possi- ernment. Relief goods were shipped bilaran. Sagip distributed relief goods ble to the center of the tree. Then we would Mayors’ Reception for TOP HATS & STARBlazers from Manila to Cebu via Tiger Air; from and water to 1,000 families in Maribo- climb it and begin picking fruit and using the Cebu to Tagbilaran port by the Naval joc. Goods were shipped from Manila ring to measure. If it was the right size it was placed in a bag draped over our shoulder. I 4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Forces. to Cebu by Tiger Air; from Cebu to Tag- would not bother moving my ladder as when October 20 – Sagip Kapamilya dis- I got on top I could carefully move about Normandy Room, Westgate Hotel, San Diego tributed relief goods to 4,193 families (Continued on page 15) picking most of the fruits using my talent in tree climbing. I got so good at this that I Hors d oeuvres & champagne would even beat the group and fi nished fi rst most of the time. I had to prove to the boss Admittance to Mayors’ Reception for TOP HATS, STARBlazers and guests CFC/ANCOP Gives P1 Million that I could handle it. After the fi rst day, the boss checked my work. He wasn’t a man of $ 60.00 many words, but he gave me thumbs up and Help To Earthquake Victims - I could tell he was happy with my work. I Alumni STARBlazers was accepted as a regular picker. In the eve- For Release In Bohol ning is when I would feel the pain and aches Allan Camaisa * Hon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye – Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court * in my body. I was not really used to this kind By MANNY CABALLERO | AN- collapsed were appealing for tents where of work. This also holds true for my father. Father Joe Carroll – Father Joe’s Villages * Senator Diane Feinstein * Ambassador Willy C. Gaa COP USA, 10/31/2013 -- Doing what they could temporarily stay. He said We already had it made in the Philippines. it always does, helping the poor and CFC ANCOP had initially sent 15 tents My dad’s different businesses were doing * Lucy Gonzales (U) * California Legislator Shirley Horton * Lillian Lim (CA Superior Court Trial Judge) * needy, the global group of Couples for for 15 parishes costing P300,000. very well. So what made him decide to fi nd a Christ and ANCOP reported they have CFC ANCOP U.S.A., which has an better place for us in America? Connie Mariano, M.D. (“The White House Doctor”) * Nonoy Mendoza (U) * Myrna Pascual, Esq. already given around P1 million, both in online appeal at www.donatedisas- In some ranches that grow prunes, they * Tony Pizarro * Ceferina Ruiz, M.D. * Lorna Schofi eld (US Districtl Judge) * cash and in kind, to the poor victims of terrelief-ausa.org , has sent $3,000 allowed the whole family to pick. The prune the recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake in (P126,000) to CFC Manila as calamity trees were loaded with fruits. It takes a Cesar Solis (Assistant Chief, SDPD) * Barbara Yorobe, M.D. Bohol province. shaker and a beater to get the fruits to fall to help. This was learned from Eric Vil- the ground where it is gathered by the gath- In a report from Manila, George lanueva, National Director of CFC USA erers. My dad and I would be the shakers and Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino Yellow Ribbon Campos, CFC/ANCOP country repre- & President of ANCOP USA and Roger we also would beat the tree with a big stick sentative to the US, said some 500 CFC Santos, Executive Director, ANCOP until all the fruits fell to the ground. This is Congresswoman Susan Davis * California Legislator Shirley Horton families were displaced in 7 towns USA. where my siblings would take over. They reached so far by their fi eld coordina- Other CFC ANCOP countries that would gather the plums and placed them in Felipe Agoncillo ‘Global Filipino’ tors..” Roads and bridges have been sent in help were Dubai and Japan. boxes with our number on it where it would Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon * Loida Nicolas Lewis, Esq. damaged thereby hampering access to More countries with CFC members are be placed in the tractor. It was almost like a towns,” he said. expected to send their donations in the game for the children. We had fun and got Gabriela Badge of Courage Campos also reported that Catholic coming days. Contact: 201-463-5147 paid doing it. What a great deal! priests of churches and rectories that Lydia Loristo * Viña Masadao Phelps (U) The TOP HATs Club of 2013 are: San Diego Interim Mayor STARblazers and President of the San Diego City New sinkhole Ted Benito. * Beverly Bianes Pack, O.D. * Robert Brownlie, Esq. * Ofelia Dirige, DPH Council Todd Gloria, Dr. James Lee, * Bonnie Dumanis, Esq. (SD District Attorney) * Bobby Korn, M.D., Ph.D. * Susan Legaspi, CPA (Continued from page 1) anesthesiologist at M Beauty by Dr. Tess, Chair of the San Diego Union (Continued from page 9) the California Governor Mona Tribune Editorial Board William “Bill” * Jerrilyn Malana, Esq. * Tess Mauricio, M.D. * Frances Muncey * Bennett Peji * Pasquil, San Diego Interim Osborne, ABS-CBN Balitang America Barangay Poblacion Uno” is Bob Shroder * CDR. Patricia Witherspoon. * Judge Margie G. Woods * Denise Yamada Mayor Todd Gloria, and news anchor Angelina Santos Relos, and affected by the sinkhole. ABS CBN News Anchor Gel high school counselor Robert Ricasa. “Sinkhole is a natural phenomenon * American Center for Learning * Asian Journal, San Diego * Athletes for a Better Community Santos Relos head the impres- The High Achieving Teams (HATs) in Bohol because 80 percent of its soil are: Emilio Nares Foundation led by is made of limestone, which is water * Barona Resort & Casino * Chula Vista Physicians Group * Dynamic Teen Company (CNN Hero – Efren Peña- sive list of honorees at the Richard Nares, Pacifi c Arts Movement soluble. Over geologic time or millions 2013 STARBlazers & TOP led by Lee Ann Kim, Paradise Valley of years before the limestone will be fl orida) * HATs “Give Back” Awards International Medical Mission led by dissolved. But it becomes hazardous if Dr. Ben Camacho, Philippine Nurses there is a rupture because the soil cover Filipino-American Lawyers of San Diego (FALSD) * McMillin Realty Gala hosted by Phil Am BID, Association of San Diego led by Maria could induce landslide,” he explained. California (Philippine Ameri- Luisa “Merlie” Ramira, and the United MGB is currently mapping out Bohol * Reginald F. Lewis Foundation * San Diego Hospice & The Institute for Palliative Medicine Catanduanes of San Diego led by Dr. province to determine the exact location can Business Improvement of sinkholes and number of affected * South Bay Community Services * Southwest Center for Asian Pacifi c American Law (SCAPAL) & Development) / ACCESS Oscar Enriquez and Frank Enriquez. households, Jasareno said. International, a non-profi t All highly successful people who also “We will be able to fi nish the map of * The San Diego Foundation * choose to “give back” to their communi- the entire province by December but group. ties. as we complete a portion, we already Visionary Volunteers Phil Am BID’s prestigious award, The Selection Board shall also an- hand out the map to the respective local the Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino Yellow nounce the Business Corporate of the government units,” he pointed out. Josie Calderon Scott * Josie Pimentel Isibido * Rosanna Guevarra Salcedo Ribbon, which is conferred on public Year and Entrepreneur of the Year dur- He also noted that change in the topo- offi cials who champion Filipino causes, ing the Gala. Previous STARBlazer & graphic feature of Bohol has changed Rising Stars will go to San Diego County Supervi- TOP HAT awardees will be at the event after the earthquake. Corie Reedyk Aguinaldo * Fresas Flores Balistreri * Edna Turla Concepcion, DDS sor Greg Cox. In 2012, Congress- to welcome the 2013 honorees. “After the earthquake, we have expected cracks, which are part of the woman Susan Davis of the 53rd District Join Phil Am BID and the event’s received the award for her advocacy for process over time. The environment will * Stephen Dypiangco * Zaneta Salde Encarnacion * Bibianne U. Fell, Esq. Honorary Chair: Philippine Ambas- adjust to it like the soil will cover the Filipino Veterans. California Legisla- sador to the US Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., rupture,” he said. * Filipino American Community Empowerment (FACE) * Joseph Roley-Arzaga tor and former Mayor of Chula Vista Congresswoman Susan Davis, retired “Also the coastline will be farther than Shirley Horton who authored the bill California Legislator and former Chula usual, and sinkholes will become soil * Jennifer Siverts-McGrady, Esq. * Elaine Sunga, DDS that enabled the teaching of Filipino Vista Mayor Shirley Horton, along with depressions,” he added. language and culture to continue in Phil Am BID Founding CEO/President Cave Inspections STAR Scholars California public schools was honored Edna Consing Concepcion, Gala Chair Jasareno also advised local offi cials in in 2010. Both Congresswoman Susan Bibianne U. Fell, Esq., and Phil Am Bohol to inspect caves in the province Reece Akana * Zachary Brownlie * Dillon Cruz * Nicholas Salcedo Davis and California Legislator Shirley before opening it to the public because BID Advisory Council member Allan “the stalagmites or stalactites may have 4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Normandy Room Horton will be conferring the Yellow Camaisa in honoring these “STARS” Ribbon to Chairman of the San Diego been disturbed after the earthquake, at the 2013 STARBlazers & TOP HATs which could lead to the collapse of parts Admittance to Mayors’ Reception for TOP HATS, STARBlazers and guests County Board of Supervisors, Greg Cox. “Give Back” Awards Dinner on Friday, of the cave.” Could anyone really be offered seven November 15th 2013 at the Westgate 222 Quake Death Toll $ 60.00 different scholarships from seven uni- Hotel San Diego. Meanwhile, 15 days after the 7.2- versities? 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Box 208 Bonita, CA 91908 – 0208 The Outstanding Professionals (TOP) Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 1-7, 2013 patay. Opo, katakot-takot na patay ang narito eleven-years-old in 1958. Unlike in the U.S. sa Manila North Cemetery na binibisita ng where children always have the chance to go kanilang mga kamag-anak ngayong Todos Los camping, if not with their family, definitely Our Life and Santos (There are hundreds of dead. Yes, there with the school-sponsored weekend camp’s Phil - Am are hundreds, if not thousands of dead being stay, children during our time never had a visited by their relatives here at the Manila camping experience, except when one is a North Cemetery!).” member of the Boy Scout. As one, I always Times The traffic was usually so bad that we looked forward to camping inside a cemetery Law 101 would bring our stuff in the wee hours in the on All Saints’ Day. by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. morning and park our car inside the cemetery Our older peers would regale us with tales Member, State Bar of California & the whole day since the only time we would of how they would pitch tents among the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website be able to take out the vehicle was when ev- gravesites, build a fire, cook food (which is at www.asianjournalusa.com erybody had left the place late in the evening. simply heating canned sardines and boiling Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- During the eighties, the standstill traffic at the rice), and frighten each other by sharing horror Loyola Memorial Cemetery in Marikina gave stories by the camp fire among the spooky journalusa.com way to heated arguments between two drivers. surroundings. It took me a while before I was One of the driver, a businessman who boasted able to get my over-protective mother’s per- “May Mumu” of a strong connection with a politician, fired mission to join such an activity. For her it was a shot at the vehicle of his opponent resulting a hard decision to make because I, her sickly “Secret Marriage” it was simply an excuse by costume makers to the death of the latter’s pregnant wife. The child, would be out of her domain for an entire (Continued from page 1) and merchants to make a killing in one single strongly-connected culprit is now languish- single day, left alone to contend with the harsh day of the year in the same way Christmas ing in jail, his livelihood in ruins and his kids elements of a cemetery; cool breeze buffeting PHIL-AM LAW 101 by Atty. Rogelio relationship with a man without the ben- has been commercialized by introducing growing up without a father. The victim’s her son as he slept under the beautiful stars. Karagdag, Jr., Member, State Bar of efit of marriage. Emmy shared the same Last Halloween was the second year in non-religious characters like “Santa Claus” husband is now forced to raise his small chil- Finally, I was able to convince her that California & Integrated Bar of the Phil- view and resisted all attempts by Gerby a row when hardly anybody came to our and the likes, or Holy Week, for that matter, dren, one of whom was born by caesarian after being a boy scout was not merely marching ippines | SAN DIEGO, 11/01/2013 -- for them to be intimate. Desperate to let doorstep for “trick or treat” . Not that I am with the popularity of the Easter Bunny and his mom died, by himself, and is unable to go inside our small school compound and raising Is there really such a thing as a secret Emmy show how much she loved him, complaining. My wife and I ignored the only egg-hunting tradition. However, I notice that back to his job abroad. In an instant, in one the flag during the flag-raising ceremonies. It marriage in the Philippines? As in Gerby proposed marriage. He brought knock we heard at the door at about seven in Halloween with its commercial flavor, as we moment of rage, many lives have been ruined was like going abroad to a strange foreign land getting married without having your her to a minister who, for an extra the evening because, first, we didn’t want to know it in America, has lately been introduced by a single gunshot during a costly All Saints’ as my mother personally brought me, with the marriage contract recorded? Our friend amount, promised not to submit their miss any part of the television program we in the Philippines. Day traffic rage. family car and all, to the campsite. marriage certificate to the civil registrar. were watching, and second, we simply didn’t Since a few years ago, many exclusive Everything went well, or so I thought. We Gerby learned the answer to this ques- have any candy to give away. neighborhoods in Metro Manila have spon- Made a killing did exactly what our older peers experienced tion the hard way. Gerby was happy to have hit two birds The first thought that came to my mind, sored and encouraged the staging of “trick before: pitching tents, boiling rice, heating up Gerby’s parents are immigrants in the with one stone, and so he thought. however, is that somebody, a dreaded or treat” among the children in the area. This During this period reserved for the dead, cans of sardines, and telling horror stories by United States. They were petitioned by During the interview, the consul asked teenager spurned by our lack of “spooky gives the rich folks an excuse to spend on many people make a “killing,” business-wise, the camp fire. The cemetery was not at all iso- Gerby’s sister. Although Gerby was still Gerby many questions, which for most spirit” perhaps, might “egg” or vandalize my the costumes of their kids, who most likely that is. Vendors selling flowers, candles and lated. People had already been coming in with one month short of his 21st birthday, he part focused on his civil status. Gerby newly-washed car parked outside. But the have had a taste of the Halloween during their food are all over the place. There was even a their stuff and staying overnight in preparation could not be a derivative beneficiary of felt uneasy which made the consul evening passed quietly, although I have yet to occasional visits in the U.S. Now, Halloween small “carnival” right by the entrance of the for the observance of All Saints’ day the next his parents in the petition filed by his suspicious. At the end of the interview, see my car and know if I paid the price for my has become a permanent fixture, a tradition cemetery. Just the other day, I read an item in day. Instead of being an eerie, spooky environ- sister (otherwise, this would circumvent the consul told Gerby that he needed insensitivity. in these exclusive enclaves. Pretty soon, poor a Philippine newspaper about Manila Mayor ment, the cemetery had been transformed into to submit a certification of no marriage Last year, although we were armed with Alfredo Lim’s order dismantling wooden the timeline for F-4 petitions). So Gerby parents will be forced to spend the money a festive place, with people chatting, laughing, (CENOMAR) from the National Sta- a bucketful of candies, we also didn’t have they have budgeted for food in Halloween ladders placed by some enterprising people on and some boy scouts singing. It was already was left behind. The moment his parents any “trick or treaters” either. In contrast, in costumes out of peer pressure and desire to the concrete fence surrounding the cemetery. past midnight when I went inside my tent to landed in the U.S. they filed an F2-B tistics Office. This was to prove that he the preceding years before that, out-of-neigh- prevent their kids from “being left out.” It seems that people are charged a fee by using catch some much-needed sleep. I was so tired petition for him as an unmarried child had remained single. When Gerby got borhood children, used to even invade our When I was growing up in the Philippines, this ladder, to save them the time and effort that I thought I would fall into a deep slumber of an immigrant, since Gerby was then the results from the NSO, he was devas- Rancho Del Rey community in Chula Vista. All Souls Day or “Todos los Santos” was a in going around and entering through the until I had a dreaded nightmare. I dreamt that over 21. tated. Instead of a CENOMAR, what the Are times-a-changin? I am confused because different kind of experience celebrated on the cemetery’s gate. As they say, desperate times my mother was at the opening of my tent to Gerby and his parents waited many NSO issued was a copy of his marriage I still see the same intensity in the observance first and second day of November. It is a day require desperate solutions. Only in the Philip- check me out as my friends were laughing at years for his immigrant visa to become contract with Emmy. The minister did of Halloween outside of our house: the usual to remember our loved ones. People go and pines can this happen. This is similar to the the sight of a “mama’s boy.” As I woke up available. After 10 years of unbearable not fulfill his promise. hype on television, people wearing costumes stay in the cemeteries to visit the graves of practice in downtown Manila of some people perspiring, I heard voices from outside of my waiting, Gerby finally got a letter from Since Gerby was petitioned as an in public places and the typical Halloween their departed relatives or friends, a practice placing wooden planks for people to walk on tent. unmarried child of an immigrant, his decorations in our neighbors’ front yards. Yet, hardly done here in the United States. It was in crossing some flooded areas during rainy “Si Simeon, si Simeon daw, hinahanap ng the National Visa Center. The letter people seem to read an invisible sign in front a big event. While November 1st comes and season. Of course, the people responsible for nanay niya (It’s Simeon, his mom is looking asked Gerby to fill out the DS-3032 marriage during the pendency of the of our house that says: “Don’t disturb this goes unnoticed here in America, the day is an those planks would demand a “toll fee” so that for him). It was indeed my mother outside Choice of Agent. The NVC also sent an petition automatically revoked that peti- ‘kill-joy’ couple. They have no candy to give.” official holiday in the Philippine calendar to the pedestrian’s shoes would not get wet as he making sure that I was all right. I wanted to affidavit of support processing fee bill to tion. This is because an immigrant can- enable the people to observe the tradition. In crosses the area. bury myself under the ground six feet under his parents in the U.S. Soon after, Gerby not petition a married son or daughter. Peaceful fact, oftentimes, the day before November 1st During my recent Philippine visits, I notice just like the dead people around me. I might received his interview appointment let- (Only a citizen can petition a married is also declared a holiday so that people would that some girls, impeccably dressed in their have been mad at my mother then when I was ter from the US Embassy. son or daughter). Halloween didn’t seem to be this peaceful have enough time to go back to their home- school uniforms, would come out of the eleven-years-old. But now that I am nearing But one thing was bothering Gerby. Hopefully, the case of Gerby will for us before, especially when our children towns in the provinces and observe“Todos Los Manila North Cemetery. I realized later that sixty, I can just look back to that moment with Before his parents left, they repeatedly serve as a lesson to those who plan to were growing up. It was both a pain and joy Santos” with their relatives, dead or alive. they actually live inside the cemetery. Due a smile, knowing that for one to realize how do the same thing. There is no secret event. Joy because I got to see my daughters to acute poverty, many families have build much his mother loved him, he had to experi- reminded him to stay single. Although For us, it was the day when our clan would marriage in the Philippines. Once you wear their costumes as my wife took them gather by the gravesite of my late maternal shanties and lived inside as squatters. In fact, ence one of the most embarrassing moments his parents knew that Gerby was court- around the neighborhood to collect their can- grandparents at the Manila North Cemetery one famous comedienne before, Moody, lived in his life, on All Saints Day. - AJ ing Emmy, the beautiful daughter of get married, it is recorded and the record dies. Pain because I got to get up of my com- the whole day. There would be plenty of food among the dead. When she passed away, she their neighbor, they were not worried goes to the local civil registrar. In turn, fortable couch in front of the TV every now and drinks for everyone. We the children didn’t have to go far as she was buried right in because she had many suitors who were the civil registrar will forward it to the and then, open the door and distribute, and in would go from one gravesite to another to her home turf. Follow Asian Journal richer and better looking. They did not NSO. In Gerby’s case, the minister effect return the candies my kids had taken. collect candle wax and form them into a ball, In the evening of all Saints Day in the Phil- think that Emmy would fall for Gerby. was under legal obligation to report To this day, however, I still do not see the fun which is then used as a polish to shine our ippines, some people would stage a “Hallow- on Twitter Besides, Gerby had to remain single the marriage within 15 days. Article 23 of going door-to-door to get something that floors. Another pastime is to visit the graves of een caroling” in the neighborhood. People call @asianjournal while waiting for his green card, which of the Family Code of the Philippines can easily be bought in the store. But maybe, famous people in the area. If we were lucky, this practice “Nangangaluluwa(acting or being could take more than ten years. Surely, mandates: by dressing up, the kids get to enjoy living souls).” They would sing the All Saints’ Day we would also have seen equally famous visi- with her beauty and charms, Emmy Art. 23. It shall be the duty of the per- up in the characters of the costume they wear tors, at the gravesites. These were the kin of songs (which is only one, as far as I know) in make-believe world they often fantasize. the late presidents, Manuel L. Quezon, Manuel complete with guitar and other instruments. could not wait that long. son solemnizing the marriage to furnish Especially this year’s favorite, The Spiderman. Roxas and Ramon Magsaysay, the pre-war People are supposed to give money, otherwise, But his parents underestimated Gerby. either of the contracting parties the orig- And with his girl, Kirsten Dunst, why would boxing champion Pancho Villa, movie actor the “Kaluluwa” (souls) would surreptiously Through sheer diligence, Gerby was inal of the marriage certificate referred not anyone fantasize being him? Fernando Poe Sr. and startlet Nelly Baylon. It steal one’s chickens cooped in the pen. Actu- able to endear himself to Emmy. They to in Article 6 and to send the duplicate was a festive event. Some people would even ally, it’s the carolers who do it, presumably, in kept their relationship secret because and triplicate copies of the certificate not Not practiced play majong and cards. The cemetery would behalf of the souls. What a convenient excuse! her conservative parents were against later than fifteen days after the marriage, be filled with people and the traffic. Gerby, not because he was neither hand- to the local civil registrar of the place “Trick or treat” was not ever practiced I remember a Radyo Patrol announcer Fondest some nor rich, but because they knew he when I was growing up in the Philippines. exclaiming on the air as he described the had to remain single because of his peti- Halloween had never been our experience as cemetery during one All Saints’ Day in the One of my fondest, if not weirdest All (Continued on page 17) it is exclusively an American tradition. For me early seventies this way: “Katakot-takot na Saints’ Day experience was when I was tion. They did not want Emmy to have a November 1-7, 2013 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Arts & Culture Iloilo holds first alternative San Diego’s Largest Film Festival Announces 140+ Film Line-Up Halloween celebration and Expansion (San Diego, CA – October 3, 2013) scheduled to attend. biggest forces in online media by creat- November 7-16, 2012 Noted as “One of the Top Ten Reasons ● Closing Night film on Friday, No- ing a brand for video production, mer- Digiplex Mission Valley at Hazard to Visit San Diego” by USA Today’s vember 15 at 7:00pm at the New Central chandising, live music, and more. On Center Pop Traveler, Pacific Arts Movement is Library (Downtown San Diego) with their 10th anniversary, SDAFF brings (Main Theater & Box Office) excited to announce the 14th San Diego the documentary DOCUMENTED. Two Wong Fu Productions back to UCSD 7510 Hazard Center Drive | San Di- Asian Film Festival (SDAFF), which years ago, Pulitzer Prize-winning jour- for a discussion about their past success ego, CA 92108 runs November 7-16, 2013 at various lo- nalist Jose Antonio Vargas came out as and future prospects. Another UCSD Download film stills at http://festival. cations throughout the County and at the undocumented in the pages of the New alumnus, Byron Qiao, is also featured sdaff.org/2013/media-center/ Digiplex Mission Valley (7510 Hazard York Times Magazine. DOCUMENTED at the SDAFF with his documentary To set up interviews with filmmakers, Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92108). As — a captivating look at being American, RASKAL LOVE, which is about surviv- actors or festival staff contact amy@ one of the largest film exhibitions of its becoming an activist, and being a son ing gang life. pac-arts.org kind in North America, with more than to a mother he hasn’t seen in nearly 20 ● Taiwan Showcase Returns to UC Tickets are available online for all 140 films from 15 countries, the Festival years — is Vargas’ film debut. Director San Diego November 8-10, at UCSD shows. Tickets can also be purchased includes World, North American, U.S., and film subject Jose Antonio Vargas is Price Center Theater. The UCSD Taiwan at the Birch North Park Theatre for and West Coast premieres, screening scheduled to attend. showcase includes six film programs Opening Night tickets on November locations throughout San Diego County, ● SDAFF expands its screening loca- and will be free for all UCSD students, 7 (Member $8 | General $11.50) and a tribute to UCSD alumni digital media tions, reaching North County, Uptown faculty, and staff. For the screen- purchased on-site at specific screen- JARO, Iloilo, Oct. 28, 2013—The par- The same Archdiocesan statement pioneers Wong Fu Productions, and a and becoming a city and county-wide ing of FOREVER LOVE on Nov. 10 ings one hour before show time. For all ish of Sto. Niño de Arevalo will hold the warned that these mystical figures, such red carpet Gala Awards Dinner. film festival. For the first time since at 2:25pm, actor/director Toyoharu other screenings at Digiplex, tickets can first ever alternative Halloween celebra- as the “aswang” (witch), can become PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: 2001, six different locations will serve Kitamura is scheduled to attend, and be purchased at the Digiplex Mission tion in Iloilo. dangerous once they enter into the ● Opening Night film on Thursday, as hosts to Festival films including there will be a post-film reception for all Valley box office (Member $8 | General Arevalo parish priest Msgr. Amadeo psyche of the (people) and form part of November 7 at 6:30pm at the Birch Opening Night at the Birch North Park ticket-holders. The showcase includes $11.50) starting November 4. Student/ Escañan, announced that the Holy Name the culture of Capiz. North Park Theatre with FINDING Theatre, Taiwanese Film Showcase at the North American premiere of the Military/Senior and Group discounts are of Jesus Parish will celebrate October By celebrating the Procession of MR. RIGHT, a romantic comedy about UCSD Price Center Theater, Digital new 30th anniversary digital restoration available. 31—popularly known as Halloween—as Saints in the parish of Sto. Niño de anchor babies, material goods, and the Gym Cinema, Cinepolis Del Mar, Clos- of the classic film THE SANDWICH For ticketing info, full film details, and the festival of all holy men and women. Arevalo in the eve of All Saints Day, lure of Hollywood films like Sleepless ing Night at the New Central Downtown MAN, as well as other international, schedule, please visit www.pac-arts.org/ Msgr. Escañan explained that, instead it is hoped that the witness of young in Seattle. Starring Tang Wei (Lust, Cau- Library, and Encinitas Public Library. North American, and US premieres of sdaff or contact 619.400.5911 | info@ of the usual festival of ghouls, goons children will remind the faithful of the tion) and shot on location throughout the The central theater location will be the latest films from Taiwan. pac-arts.org and ghosts, his parish will celebrate the fundamental call of all the baptized to United States, FINDING MR. RIGHT is located at Digiplex Mission Valley in ● Gala Awards Dinner on Saturday, Major sponsors of the San Diego eve of the Solemnity of All Saints with holiness especially in the Year of Faith. one of China’s biggest hits of the year. Hazard Center. November 9, at Town & Country Hotel Asian Film Festival include Barona, a Procession of Saints, explaining that To further emphasize the teaching of Director Xue Xiaolu is scheduled to ● SDAFF Pays Special Tribute to in Mission Valley (500 Hotel Circle Wells Fargo, Union Bank, Southwest Halloween, held usually in exclusive the Catholic Faith on the Communion of attend. UCSD Alumni Wong Fu Productions. North, San Diego, CA), presented by Airlines, Time Warner Cable, Cox villages and shopping malls, has become Saints, the celebration of All Saints Day ● Centerpiece film on Sunday, Ten years ago, UCSD students Wesley Wells Fargo. More than 700 celebrities, Communications and Harrah's Rincon overly-commercialized. and the commemoration of the faithful November 10 at 6:45pm at Digiplex Chan, Philip Wang, and Ted Fu formed community and business leaders will Casino. In the Procession of all Saints that departed will be given their full spiritual Mission Valley with the powerful Wong Fu Productions just before You- attend as the Festival announces its top ABOUT PACIFIC ARTS MOVEMENT: will be held in Sto. Niño de Arevalo meaning through the celebration of the documentary WHEN I WALK, in which Tube took off and changed the way we independent films. Proceeds will benefit Pacific Arts Movement (Pac-Arts), formerly on October 31, people are invited to Holy Mass in the churches and cemeter- director Jason DaSilva records his own see video and use the internet. Wong Fu Pac-Arts’ REEL VOICES, a filmmak- the San Diego Asian Film Foundation, is assemble in the parish grounds at 3:30 ies of the parishes in Iloilo on October struggle with multiple sclerosis and how quickly learned the ropes of viral video ing program for at-risk youth in the one of the largest media arts organizations p.m. to witness the representation of the 31, November 1, and November 2. The in North America that focuses on Asian it has changed his thoughts on filmmak- content that became popular amongst San Diego area and other year-round saints. Five children from each of the 10 faithful are encouraged to offer suf- American and Asian international cinema. ing, accessibility, and above all, love. high school and college students. In the programs. Scheduled to emcee: actor Barangays of the parish will represent frages, especially Masses, for the holy As a PACIFIC acknowledges our proud roots Director & film subject Jason DaSilva is next decade, they became one of the Leonardo Nam and celebrity host/film- particular saints. in San Diego and the transnational cultures maker Angela Sun. Scheduled to attend: Msgr. Escañan noted that October 31 that intersect as part of the Pacific Rim Daniel Dae Kim (Hawaii 5-0), C.S. Lee is also the last day of the Month of the and beyond. While the focus of our ARTS (Dexter), Vivian Bang (Sullivan & Son) medium is film, we treasure the many forms Holy Rosary. His parish will also hold Veterans Honored In Chula Vista and Lela Lee (Angry Little Girls). of storytelling to express boundless stories. on that day a Marian Procession with recognize our veterans. named to honor veterans. ● As always, the San Diego Asian We are part of a MOVEMENT for positive the prayer of the Holy Rosary and the Veterans Park, 785 East Palomar Chula Vista is also home to the Veter- Film Festival premieres many of Asia’s social change by transforming hearts and Holy Mass as a fitting way to honor Street, includes a prominent “Walk of ans Home of California – Chula Vista, hottest films. Notable North American minds; inspiring innovators; and making vis- Holy Mary as the Queen of All Saints. Honor” walkway paved with bricks one of six dedicated Veterans Homes in ible new stories and traditions. As a catalyst Premieres include: Hong Kong break- The Church, particularly in the inscribed with the names of veterans. California. The 400-bed long-term care for social change, our mission is to create dancing hit THE WAY WE DANCE, provinces of Panay, has lamented the Memorial Park, 373 Park Way, is the facility provides care to veterans in three transformational experiences through the award-winning Filipino romance IF phenomenon of people falling into City’s second oldest park dating back avenues: independent living, licensed Pan Asian media arts to the broadest audi- ONLY, indie Japanese breakthrough superstitious beliefs and practices. to 1937 and is the site of the City’s Me- residential, and skilled nursing care. ence possible. The San Diego Asian Film HOMESICK and others. SDAFF is also Festival is the flagship event of Pacific Arts It can be recalled that only a few years morial Monument dedicated to armed On Friday, November 8, at 10 a.m. proud to present West Coast Premieres Movement. ago, in 2006, the Archdiocese of Capiz forces dating back to World War II. The there will be a celebration honoring vet- of high-profile festival favorites like To find out more information on Pacific issued a statement calling for a stop to Chula Vista Public Library, 365 F Street, erans and military families at Veterans Monday, November 11, is when ILO ILO (which won the Camera d’Or Arts Movement, visit www.pac-arts.org, the annual “Aswang Festival”, saying hosts a Veterans Wing which provides Elementary School, 1550 Magdalena American honors its veterans. The City at Cannes), A TOUCH OF SIN (by Jia www.facebook.com/SDAsianFilm, www.twit- it increases the appeal of witchcraft to counseling space, updated veterans Avenue, following a brief parade around ter.com/pacartsmovement, www.instagram. of Chula Vista is no exception and rec- Zhang-ke), the four-hour epic NORTE, many people and that the festival makes information and memorabilia, books the school featuring veterans. com/pacartsmovement, and www.youtube. ognizes these brave souls in many ways. THE END OF HISTORY (by Lav Diaz), “evil” characters appear “cool and in- and media materials. In addition, over Southwestern College will be having com/sandiegoasianfilm. Although all City offices and facilities and many more. nocent.” 84 City streets in the communities of will be closed on November 11, Chula 14th San Diego Asian Film Festival Vista has many permanent ways to Sunbow, McMillin and Otay Ranch are (Continued on page 17) Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 1-7, 2013 November 1-7, 2013 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13

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a thousand times that,” he says, concen- they had to suffer the darkness and the trated into mere millionths of a meter. cold. Man, eventually, discovered fire The new paper confirms that the new and ‘discovered’ it because it had al- facility’s beam meets the characteristics As the Bamboos ways been there. Benjamin Franklin also Tech IT needed to definitively detect the hypo- ‘discovered’ electricity because it has from My Barber thetical particle — or rather, to detect always been there. If not for Franklin’s the two particles that it decays into, in Sway ‘discovery’, we should still be using by Benjamin Maynigo precise proportions that would reveal its lamps and torches. existence. Doing so, however, will require by Rudy D. Liporada And just a century ago, personalities up to two years of further preparations like Tesla ‘discovered’ Photovoltaic Read Rudy Liporada’s previous articles by visiting our web- Energy derived from the sun to provide and testing of the equipment, followed by site at www.asianjournalusa.com. Purchase at Amazon.com another two years to collect data on mil- Solar Energy captured by Solar Panels Detecting Invisible Dark lions of electron collisions in the search so we can have free electricity. For those for a tiny statistical anomaly. who may not know yet, Tesla energy Matter “It’s a tiny effect,” Milner says, but “it operated cars that now ply the roads can have enormous consequences for our Why I am passionate about the (saving from the ever increasing price of theories and our understanding. It would gas) are named after the ‘discoverer’ of be absolutely groundbreaking in physics.” Solar Energy Movement Photovoltaic Energy – again, because, it Probing other physics puzzles has, and the sun, has always been there. For those saying that Solar Energy While DarkLight’s main purpose is to AS THE BAMBOOS SWAY By Rudy rainfall, the Dam reached a critical Systems are expensive, would you rath- search for the A’ particle, it also happens D. Liporada point where its walls could break and er pay $100.00 for your electricity bill a to be well suited to addressing other released water through its ducts. Earlier month or pay $70.00 a month for your major puzzles in physics, Milner says. It on, upper stream, the Binga and Angat s there a solution to SDGE Solar Energy System (and not pay for can probe the nature of a reaction, inside Dams in Benguet had released water to any electrical bill) for just a period of stars, in which carbon and helium fuse to increasing its rates by 11% prevent their walls from breaking up, time and never pay for electricity again? form oxygen — a process that accounts last September? Yes, many adding, dangerously, their spill to the for all of the oxygen that now exists in I I am just saying, if you are going to pay say. You can unplug those San Roque Dam. Lives and properties, for electricity anyway, why not for your the universe. affecting 10,000 people, were lost in the appliances you are not using Solar Energy System instead? Instead “This is the stuff we’re all made of,” catastrophe. or be sure to put off the lights of paying for the company’s electricity, As a subscriber to the KurzweilAl.Net dark matter — whose nature is unknown Milner says, and the rate of this reaction In the 1970s, the Philippine Govern- why not produce your own? Daily Newsletter I receive news about but whose existence can be inferred from determines how much oxygen exists. when not needed. You can ment pushed for constructing dams Of course, people will still be ada- some new technologies. Some of the the gravitational attraction it exerts on While that reaction rate is very hard to also turn off or use less your along the Chico River passing through mant. Only those who believed in the technologies interest my readers as well. ordinary matter, such as in the way galax- measure, Milner says, the DarkLight Kalinga in the Cordilleras. The Igorots air conditioner. Wright Brothers and invested in them I think the following news article should ies rotate and clump together. experiment could illuminate the process opposed the constructions citing that be shared: Now, an experiment known as Dark- in a novel way: “The idea is to do the initially got rich in the flying business Those solutions are just palliative, the contained water will not only deluge Is invisible dark matter detectable? Light, developed by Fisher and Milner in inverse.” Instead of fusing atoms to form early. Only those who invested with however. Question is why should you their ancestral lands and source of A prototype device designed by the collaboration with researchers at the Jef- oxygen, the experiment would direct Benjamin Franklin became early mil- suffer the heat by not turning on your air livelihood but also displace them unto MIT team to produce a very narrow, high- ferson National Accelerator Labora- the powerful beam at an oxygen target, lionaires in the Edison business. conditioner, for example, while SDGE is unknown lands and future. They have powered beam of electrons for an experi- tory in Virginia and others, will look for causing it to split into carbon and helium. While most will wait when they are making all those profit at your expense? learned from the fate of their Kan-kanay ment called DarkLight (credit: MIT) a massive photon with a specific energy That, Milner says, would provide an really pinched by the ever increas- Somehow, there should be a way to get and Ibaloy brothers and sisters who had Scientists at MIT and elsewhere have postulated in one particular theory about indirect way of determining the stellar ing rates of electrical bills before they back at this company. been displaced when the Binga and An- developed a tool that could test to see dark matter, Milner says. production rate. consider acquiring their Solar Energy Why not go Solar? gat Dams were built in Benguet. Need- if dark matter is detectable. If it does exist, that would represent a Roy Holt, a distinguished fellow in Systems, a growing number of those To me, however, harnessing Solar less to say that the Chico Dam projects That will be a challenge: dark matter, major discovery, Milner says. “It’s totally the physics division at Argonne National who have already installed their Systems Energy is not just saving on electric bills fanned the revolutionary movement in believed by physicists to outweigh all the beyond anything we understand about Laboratory in Illinois, says this work is “a are already amassing savings from the – practically not paying for electricity the area resulting in continuing deaths. normal matter in the universe by more the physical world,” he says. “A massive novel and significant technical develop- sun – that has always been there. anymore. It is not just being in control But without dams, we could not har- than five to one, is by definition invisible. photon would be totally different” from ment that not only opens a new window Besides, while benefitting from your and not being at the mercy of electric ness energy, we could say. True, but it is However, the MIT researchers have anything allowed by the Standard Model, to search for a new [particle], but also Solar Energy System, you are also help- companies that raise their rates, conser- not the only way. In fact, we also have come up with a workaround, described the bedrock of modern particle physics, for new studies in nuclear physics.” If ing to keep the environment green and vatively, by 6.7% every year. To me, it is nuclear and wind as traditional sources in a paper in the journal Physical Review he says. the planned experiment detects the A’ preserving the eco-system. enhancing a calamity free environment of energy. The Chernobyl in Russia and Letters co-authored by MIT physics pro- To prove the existence of the theorized particle, he says, “it would signal that If, by chance, I have picked your as derivative of providing maximum Fukushima in Japan disasters should fessors Richard Milner and Peter Fisher particle, dubbed A’ (“A prime”), the new dark matter could actually be studied in a curiosity about Solar Energy Systems electric services for the greater majority suffice as examples of the impracticality and 19 other researchers. experiment will use a particle accelerator laboratory setting.” and your electrical bill averages at least at the lowest possible constant cost. It of nuclear plants as a sustaining source DarkLight at the Jefferson Lab that has been tuned to The work, which also included $100.00 a month, you might want to is also a way of warding off from social of energy. As for wind power, you “We’re looking for a massive photon,” produce a very narrow beam of electrons researchers from the Jefferson Na- email me at [email protected] or unrest as governments pursue traditional would need acres and acres of land for Milner explains. That may seem like a with a megawatt of power. That’s a lot of tional Accelerator Facility and Hampton call me at 858-722-1465. sources of electric power. those humongous propeller like contrap- contradiction in terms: Photons, or par- power, Milner says: “You could not put University in Virginia, Arizona State The light at the end of the tunnel is In August 8, 2012, 67 barangays in tions to gather wind. Those acres could ticles of light, are known to be massless. any material in that path,” he says, with- University, and MIT’s Laboratory for actually Solar. Mangatarem, Pangasinan in the Philip- be used for other purposes. And what if However, an exotic particle that resem- out having it obliterated by the beam. For Nuclear Science, was supported by the pines were deluged by flash floods when there is now wind? bles a photon, but with mass, has been comparison, he explains that a hot oven U.S. Department of Energy. water was released from the San Roque In spite of its growing popularity, proposed by some theorists to explain represents a kilowatt of power. “This is Dam in San Manuel. Due to the heavy however, many are still reluctant to take CBCP warns advantage of the Solar Energy harnessed from the sun, for free. There are notions (Continued from page 8) that the Solar Systems are expensive, dangerous, or not practical. The fact is: On CBCP being "KJ" or "kill-joy" only less than 1% percent of the popula- amid the Halloween festivities, Lucas tion of California are using Solar Energy quipped, "Ang tingin ko, mas KJ 'yung Systems – But are enjoying their electri- tinatakot ako!" cal blessings immensely. "Mas gusto ko 'yung nai-inspire ako. Have you heard of anyone who has KJ kayo pag hindi ako nai-inspire sa a Solar Energy System complain about inyo. Ang KJ 'yung ayaw ng saya. Tayo their electrical bills? hindi. Baguhin natin na mas magiging For those who have negative notions, masaya tayo, at magiging positive ang let’s put it this way: In 1903, people buhay natin," he said. laughed at the Wright Brothers who be- Bringing up the etymology of Hallow- lieved and persisted that their airplanes een, which means "holy evening," Lucas could fly. Rockets now can even reach continued, "May alternative naman." Mars. Who is laughing now about the "We Filipinos are very creative. We possibility of flying? And computers, can create positive and inspiring mes- that are now hand held, were as huge sages and graphics at design sa mga as an entire building just decades ago. mall during Halloween. Kaya nga 'yung Also, nowadays, if you do not have a Hallow, 'yung 'blessed,' 'yun ang itulak cell phone, you do not belong. natin,' he said. Moreover, before man discovered fire, November 1-7, 2013 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 Health and Wellness Reasons Butter Is Actually Good For You

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Communion of Saints, parishes in Iloilo have just a few of how he has truly affected appealed to the faithful to help the victims how my life has turned out and will be Iloilo of the recent earthquake in Bohol. Donations My sons’ in the future. He will be remembered received by the parishes will be forwarded by his wisdom and knowledge in the by the Archdiocese of Jaro to the dioceses in (Continued from page 7) Martial Arts Community especially with (Continued from page 15) Bohol. (Fr. Mickey Cardenas) the Filipino Martial Arts. He will be JARO, Iloilo, Oct. 28, 2013—The parish so he brought me to the 32nd Street remembered how he can make every- of Sto. Niño de Arevalo will hold the fi rst Navy Base-DRY SIDE for those who body smile and laugh like all the times ever alternative Halloween celebration in were stationed there and of all places Iloilo. ABS CBN Sagip when we would do Demonstrations I Arevalo parish priest Msgr. Amadeo Esca- he brought me to the bar on base…he would always remember him saying, ordered beer for us and we just drank, ñan, announced that the Holy Name of Jesus (Continued from page 9) “Who was Ferdinand Magellan… he Parish will celebrate October 31—popularly although I didn’t like the taste …I en- would wait for their respose, people in known as Halloween—as the festival of all bilaran port by Naval Forces. McDon- joyed it because I had my fi rst beer with the crowd would say he was an explorer holy men and women. ald’s Philippines donated 10,000 bottles my Dad. Another time was when I went but then my Dad would say he was Msgr. Escañan explained that, instead of water. Air21 shipped Kapamilya to choose my fi rst Tour of Duty after the “First White Tourist killed in the of the usual festival of ghouls, goons and Shower Van from Manila to Tagbilaran. “A” school I selected to be on board the Philippines”. He will be remembered ghosts, his parish will celebrate the eve of October 17 – Sagip Kapamilya dis- USS JOUETT CG-29. Once I got back the Solemnity of All Saints with a Procession as a man who is Honest, Fair, Wise and tributed relief goods to 1,020 families in to San Diego and reported in I found out Supportive. But most of all he will be of Saints, explaining that Halloween, held municipalities of Loon and Calape. Goods that this ship was actually my Dad’s last usually in exclusive villages and shopping remembered as a Loving Husband and were shipped from Manila to Tagbilaran ship that he served on…the guys there malls, has become overly-commercialized. by the Armed Forces of the Philippines via Father. There is one thing I will VOW In the Procession of all Saints that will treated me just like family because they to you Dad…Your Legacy will NEVER C-130; from Cebu to Tagbilaran by Naval all respected him so much as I do. I was be held in Sto. Niño de Arevalo on October Forces. Bohol Wisdom School Alumni be forgotten as my brothers and I will 31, people are invited to assemble in the headed by Eng’r. Aprilmel Lupot, Atty. given the name of “Little Chief” by the continue with the Art and pass the torch parish grounds at 3:30 p.m. to witness the Charles Edulan, Atty. Fermino Mar, Rey Go crew because my Dad was the Chief to the Next Generation keeping the representation of the saints. Five children and Guillena Family provided land and sea Master At Arms during his time there. fl ame alive. from each of the 10 Barangays of the parish transport in Bohol. Dauis Mayor Miriam One of his favorite pictures was taken A man that will be truly missed by all will represent particular saints. Sumaylo provided fuel for the pump boats onboard the USS Jouett with him in his of us…we must remember all the Good Msgr. Escañan noted that October 31 is used in the transport of goods. The relief blue jumpsuit holding the two shotguns. also the last day of the Month of the Holy Memories we had with him and I know operations were in coordination with the Although I didn’t have the privilege to he is looking down at us knowing how Rosary. His parish will also hold on that day Special Forces of the Armed Forces of the a Marian Procession with the prayer of the serve over 23 years as he did I’m glad I proud he is of each and every one of Philippines and LGUs in Bohol. made him proud during my 8 years in. Holy Rosary and the Holy Mass as a fi tting Everyone can help by: his sons, and how he truly misses being way to honor Holy Mary as the Queen of All CALLING (800) 527-2820 Upon getting out in ’99 my next here with Mom to continue many more Saints. VISITING www.abscbnfoundation. transition through life in following his memorable memories. The Church, particularly in the provinces org “FOOTSTEPS” was to follow him into This isn’t the end…this is just the be- of Panay, has lamented the phenomenon of SENDING Checks to ABS-CBN Law Enforcement. I went through the ginning because he has now started his people falling into superstitious beliefs and Foundation International at 150 Shoreline Physical Exam, Written Tests and even practices. second journey of life in the Heavens Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065. the interview processes but failed when above being reunited with his Father It can be recalled that only a few years it came to the vision exam as my right ago, in 2006, the Archdiocese of Capiz is- and Grandmasters before him…and of sued a statement calling for a stop to the an- eye is partially blind. A setback of course singing in the Heavens with the nual “Aswang Festival”, saying it increases course….but I know that I had some “King of Rock and Roll” himself…El- the appeal of witchcraft to many people and type of Law Enforcement under my vis. Save a spot on stage for me, Dad… that the festival makes “evil” characters ap- belt with my last tour in the Military once again I will follow your “FOOT- pear “cool and innocent.” as a Corrections Specialist at the NAS STEPS” when my Second journey of The same Archdiocesan statement warned Miramar which also happened to be my life begins. that these mystical fi gures, such as the “as- father’s last duty station with the Navy. I remember the three words he last wang” (witch), can become dangerous once My father will be remembered in so said to me…I LOVE YOU!!! I LOVE they enter into the psyche of the (people) and many ways by each of us…but these are form part of the culture of Capiz. YOU TOO DAD!!!! By celebrating the Procession of Saints in the parish of Sto. Niño de Arevalo in the eve of All Saints Day, it is hoped that the witness of young children will remind the faithful of the fundamental call of all the baptized to holiness especially in the Year of Faith. To further emphasize the teaching of the Catholic Faith on the Communion of Saints, the celebration of All Saints Day and the commemoration of the faithful departed will be given their full spiritual meaning through the celebration of the Holy Mass in the churches and cemeteries of the parishes in Iloilo on October 31, November 1, and November 2. The faithful are encouraged to offer suffrages, especially Masses, for the holy souls. Aside from the spiritual aspect of the

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'Does it still look like it is going PhD, InGodsCompany2.Blogspot.kr | of 150 knots to pray the Psalms to honor ety, he had never been taught the old secrets. to be a very cold winter?' Habang lumilipas itong mga araw 10/09/2013 Jesus and His Mother. It was called the When he looked at the sky, he couldn't tell 'Yes,' the man at Weather Service again Ay nadaragdagan bilang ng kawatan AB-29 Superfortress bomber, Enola Psalter. what the winter was going to be like. replied, 'it's going to be a very cold winter.' Gay, which took off from the Pacifi c is- To greet Our Lady, the episodes in Nevertheless, to be on the safe side, he The chief again went back to his people land of Tinian, dropped an atomic bomb the Anunciation and the Visitation, Hail told his tribe that the winter was indeed and ordered them to collect every scrap of Apat na ang suki si Gringo’y kabilang fi rewood they could fi nd. over Hiroshima, Japan. Mary (Luke 1:28, 42) is recited. going to be cold and that the members of Sa tatlong magigiting na magnanakaw. the village should collect fi rewood to be Two weeks later, the chief called the At 8:15, the deadly atomic bomb The salutations were considered as prepared. Weather Network again. 'Are you absolutely exploded with “blinding fl ash of roses (rosarium) of spiritual graces the But, being a practical leader, after several sure that the winter is going to be very bluish-white light, which seared the Virgin Mary bestows on her children. days, he got an idea. He went to the phone cold?' Kaya si Napoles dapat ay mag-ingat sky,” reached a temperature of 9,000°F Each Hail Mary is a salutation equiva- booth, called the Weather Network and 'Absolutely,' the man replied. 'It's looking (around 5,000°C) and “leveled almost lent to a rose to form a crown for the asked, 'Is the coming winter going to be more and more like it is going to be one of Hindi biro ang kanyang kinakaharap everything within a radius of more than Lady which the Blessed Mother returns cold?' the coldest winters we've ever seen.' Baka may magtangkang sa kanya’y umutas 3 kilometers.” as a crown of spiritual graces to those 'It looks like this winter is going to be 'How can you be so sure?' the chief asked. The bomb’s “explosive force of who pray the rosary fervently. quite cold,' the meteorologist at the weather The weatherman replied, 'Because the Pakupkop sa taong loob ay panatag. 20,000 tons of TNT” killed outright The rosary was revealed to Saint service responded. Indians are collecting a shitload of fi rewood' So the chief went back to his people and 78,000 people. Dominic in 1214, when he went into a The article “When, Where, Why and forest near Toulose, France, for three Si Jun Lozada ay waring naiinggit How It Happened” by Readers Digest days of prayer and penance on how to estimated that 250,000 had either been convert sinners and the heretical sect of the recitation of the rosary shall receive Sa nakikitang anya’y special treatment signal graces. Refl ection killed outright or died of radiation Albigenses, who believed the “duality 2. I promise my special protection and the ‘Di niya makurong nais lang masagip within fi ve years. of good and evil and Jesus as a rebel greatest graces to all those who shall recite But the deadly blast which ushered the against the cruelty of an omnipotent the rosary. Iligtas ang buhay nitong si Napoles. atomic age did not affect the church of God. 3. The rosary shall be a powerful armor Direction for Our Lady of Assumption near the center The Blessed Mother accompanied by against hell. It will destroy vice, decrease sin of the blast. three angels appeared to Saint Domi- and defeat heresies. Our Times Kaya naman masidhi ang pag-iingat Seven Jesuit priests also survived the nic, and told him to preach the Angelic 4. It will cause virtue and good works to blast without suffering any major injury Psalter. fl ourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant Climbing the Mountain ‘Di ibig sabihi’y kaiba sa lahat and radiation effects. Among them were Saint Dominic, with burning zeal, mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of Frs. Hubert F. Schiffer, Hugo Lassalle men from the love of the world and its vani- October 25, 2006 Kapag si Napoles ay nakapaglahad went straight to the cathedral. Unseen ties, and will lift them to the desire of eternal and Kleinsorge. angels rang the church bells to gather things. Souls would sanctify themselves by Blessed Mother Ang dapat managot ay wala nang ligtas. Two-hundred scientists made inves- the people. this means. tigations for several years in search for During his Homily, a storm broke out, 5. The soul which recommends itself to scientifi c explanation about the phenom- the earth shook and the sun darkened, me by the recitation of the rosary shall not ittle children, you are Siya ang susi niyong katotohanan enon experienced by the Jesuit priests. accompanied by thunder and lighting. perish. all safe in my Immacu- Father Schiffer, during the 1976 Eu- The picture of the Blessed Mother 6. Whoever shall recite the rosary de- late Heart. I am your Sa imbestigasyon ay matutuklasan charistic Congress in Philadelphia, said came to life and she raised her arms voutly, applying himself to the consideration L of its sacred mysteries, shall never be con- mother. In a special way I Matutukoy dito, tunay na master mind their house is different. They recited the thrice toward heaven. rosary every day for special protection. The people of Toulose were converted quered by misfortune. God will not chastise protect you during this time. him in His justice. He shall not perish by I shield you from infl uences Kung itong si Janet ay ginamit lamang. The Hiroshima bombing occurred on and “renounced their false beliefs.” an unprovided death; if he be just, he shall August 6, 1945, while that of Nagasaki Saint Dominic preached about the remain in the grace of God, and become that would lead you away followed on August 9. The priests in the rosary and instituted the Confraternity worthy of eternal life. from your path to my Son. Bayaan munang Palasyo’y makialam Franciscan Friary established by Saint of the Holy Rosary in his entire lifetime. 7. Whoever shall have a true devotion to Maximillan Kolbe were also unharmed. However, after a century, the rosary was the rosary shall not die without the sacra- You must cooperate with me Padiskartehi’t humanap ng paraan ‘Rosarium’ of special graces “like a thing buried and forgotten.” ments of the Church. so that I can protect you even 8. Those who are faithful to recite the Masisilo’y utak ng katiwalian THE Blessed Virgin Mary made 15 In 1460 Blessed Alan restored devo- more. promises to those who pray the rosary, tion to the rosary after a reproach from rosary shall have during their life and at their Often a mother has information that Kakastiguhin sa matuwid na daan. to Saint Dominic and Blessed Alan de la Jesus. death the light of God and the plenitude of her children do not need to know. A Roche, OP. While saying Mass, Jesus spoke to him in His graces; at the moment of death, they shall participate in the merits of the saints in wise mother shares the information Saint Louis de Montfort, OP, empha- the Sacred Host. “How can you crucify me only when it is necessary to help her Ika-30 ng Agosto, 2013 again so soon.... You have all the learning paradise. sized that there is no limit to the power 9. I shall deliver from purgatory those who children identify danger. I am that way. of the rosary for it is “man’s crown of and understanding that you need to preach my Mother’s rosary and you are not doing have been devoted to the rosary. I am sharing information now because I merit during lifetime, a crown of peace so.” 10. The faithful children of the rosary shall want you to know where the danger to during death and a crown of glory in Power of the rosary merit a high degree of glory in heaven. your spirituality lies. It is good to listen heaven.” DURING the pontifi cate of Pope Pius 11. You shall obtain all you ask of me by to your mother because she seeks only Are you missing a print edition of the Asian Journal? In the 12th century, the religious V, the naval forces of Turkey threatened to the recitation of the rosary. what is good for you. I know that my orders recited together the 150 Psalms invade Europe. Alarmed by the impending 12. All those who propagate the holy ro- Son’s beloved apostles understand this Read the digital edition at www.asianjournalusa.com/digital in the Bible every day. The non-readers danger, the pope prayed for enlightenment, sary shall be aided by me in their necessities. 13. I have obtained from my Divine Son and this is why I bring this information then called all European leaders to unite to you, asking you to spread it further and form an army. He gave every soldier a that all the advocates of the rosary shall have for intercessors the entire celestial court dur- for me.Children, our enemy wishes to rosary. draw many souls into a Godless void. LAW OFFICES OF On September 30, 1571, a fl eet of about ing their life and at the hour of death. 5,000 men went to battle against the mighty 14. All who recite the rosary are my sons This is being done in a manner that is 30,000 Turkish fl eet in the Battle of Lepanto, and brothers of my only Son Jesus Christ. underhanded. If a person was asked which was won by the Church on October 15. Devotion to my rosary is a great sign directly, to reject God permanently, E.B. ALEJO 7, 1571. of predestination (of going to heaven). most would refuse. People do not want Saint Pius V, to honor the Blessed Mother, to permanently remove a chance to be established October 7 as a commemorative with God, even if their faith is terribly feast for Our Lady of the Rosary. weak and they never serve God at all. “20+ Years Experience” The victory of Lepanto is just one of the The enemy is not forthright, however, Been living in San Diego since 1977 many glorious battles attributed to the power ROOM and souls are being deceived. You know of the rosary. The defeat of the Dutch in the Philippines this to a degree. I intend to advise you of *Member, California State Bar a specifi c manner of conducting yourself Licensed to practice before the US Federal District Court in 1646 is also recognized in Church history FOR RENT as a “victory for the rosary.” Quiet Neighborhood so that I can protect you completely. In Southern California and California Supreme Court On March 15, 1646, a “formidable fl otilla” my Immaculate Heart you will fi nd joy of Dutch Protestant ships arrived in the port in National City. No and peace. In my Immaculate Heart you *Author,”How to Apply for the US Tourist Visa” as listed by of Manila. This brought anxiety to Spanish smoking. No drugs. will fi nd comfort and gentle correction. worldwide bookseller Amazon.com Bookstores and Filipinos who had only two merchant I am your mother and I will help you. -- ships. directionforourtimes.com Fr. Jean de Conca, OP, taught the sailors 619.746.3416 *Former San Diego Regional Coordinator for U.S. Immigration how and why they should pray the rosary in Amnesty for Catholic Community Services, Catholic Diocese of San choruses during the encounters. Diego From March to October they did, and what was humanly impossible happened: The *Legal Advisor, Los Chabacanos of Cavite City Protestant fl eets were destroyed and only 15 Association, Inc., San Diego, California of the 200 Christian men perished. The victory was considered important because it saved Catholicism in the Philippines. WANTED LIVE-IN CARE GIVER *Juris Doctor law degree, University of San Diego (1985), Mystery of Light Diploma; Oxford Institute on International and IN 2003, Year of the Rosary, Pope John Comparative Law (USD), Oxford, England (1984); Paul II added the Mystery of Light or Lu- Bachelor Degree, University of Southern California (1983); minous Mystery on the public life of Jesus FOR RCFE Montgomery High School, San Diego (1979) and Mary. Thus, there are now four mysteries; the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous. LIFTING REQUIRED *Born in the Philippines (Cavite) When we pray the Rosary, we pray with our Blessed Mother to honor the life of For your convenience, walk-ins accepted Jesus. And Mary is the only one in heaven and earth to whom Christ, our Lord, cannot CALL TERESITA VALDOVINO especially between 2:00pm – 8:00pm say “no.” Business days Monday to Friday 15 Promises of Our Lady to those who pray the rosary IMMIGRATION LAW • DIVORCE • WILLS & TRUSTS • CRIMINAL DEFENSE • BUSINESS LAW 1. 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Divine Mercy, envelop the whole We can help you stop worrying about your legal problems. world and empty Yourself out upon In conclusion say three times: us. O Blood and Water, which 240 Woodlawn Avenue, Suite 11, Chula Vista, CA 91910 gushed forth from the Heart of Convenient location and plenty of free parking; Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I Near Chula Vista trolley station. Nagsasalita kami ng Tagalog have mercy on us and on the whole world. trust in You. Amen. November 1-7, 2013 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 17 Classifi ed Ads to maintain this gain year on year on year,” Luz said. Ease of doing The improvement in the country’s The Great Wall Veterans honored overall rank put the Philippines in (Continued from page 1) 6th among Southeast Asian countries, (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 11) ahead of Indonesia, Cambodia and Permits (up to 99th from Laos. However, the country still lags far some three kilometers across an open house for their new Veterans 100th), and Registering Prop- behind neighbors like Singapore (1st in the remote town. Resource Center, on November 5, from erty (up to 121st from 122nd). the world), Malaysia (6th) and Thai- The jutting land features are likely the 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 345. The The National Competitiveness Coun- land (18th). Brunei and Vietnam were result of a newfound fault under Bohol new Center will serve as a counseling cil (NCC), which leads the multisector ranked 59th and 99th, respectively. Island which scientists are now strug- and technological resource for the over effort to improve the ease of doing gling to map and understand—even as 1,000 student veterans attending the business in the country, attributed the Boholanos are looking to turn the tragic school. Then on Thursday, November improvement in the country’s rank to aftermath into a tourist attraction. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., they will the elimination of certain documentary The earthen wall could be as long as have a Veteran’s Day ceremony on the requirements, guarantees of access to Dantes 80-100 kilometers, according to initial Veteran’s Glen patio located in front of credit information and the introduction scientifi c estimates, and could extend to the Academic Success Center. of electronic systems for fi ling contribu- the sea. The City of Chula Vista also supports a (Continued from page 18) Veterans Advisory Commission who pro- tions. In the wake of the magnitude 7.2 at the movie theatres for the blockbuster, vides advice to the City Council on matters NCC chair Guillermo Luz also noted earthquake that shook Bohol, most of regarding veterans. Each year, a Veteran of the impact of laws such as the Data “Four Sisters and A Wedding”, that the local government's (LGU's) efforts starred Bea Alonzo with Angel Locsin, the Year is selected by the Commission and Privacy Act and Financial Rehabilita- have been focused on relief and shelter. honored by the City. tion and Insolvency Act, which paved Shaina Magdayao, Toni Gonzaga and But among the LGU's plans is to make Trash and recycling services will be the way for electronic transactions and Enchong Dee. the best of what they have, by turn- provided as normally scheduled with no made it easier for companies to close On TFC this year, Enrique Gil joined ing the damaged asites into places for delays, and the Household Hazardous Waste down, respectively. Enchong Dee and Julia Montes in the geological study and maybe even for facility will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Luz said the Philippines was now on popular teleserye, “Muling Buksan Ang tourism. on Wednesday, November 6, and Saturday, Puso”, a star-making turn that gave Gil Turning disaster into opportunity November 9. All City offi ces will resume track to meeting the government’s goal normal hours on Tuesday, November 12. of getting into the top-third of the list of the title, “The Next Ultimate Leading “We plan to capture the tourism Man” of Philippine showbiz. Chula Vista wishes to thank all veterans for countries in the report. component and the geological and geo- their service. “We are right on the trajectory we Together for the fi rst time under science opportunities of the new forma- want to be at the moment. We want Cruz’s direction, Dantes, Alonzo and tions as a result of the earthquake,” to raise it to a steeper curve. I’m very Gil are making a killing at the box offi ce said Bohol Governor Edgar M. Chatto Phil-Am Law 101 tempted to raise the steepness of this back in the Philippines with She’s The in a phone interview with GMA News curve,” Luz said. One, which had an opening day take of Online, Tuesday. The report showed the Philippines P12 million a week ago and fast climb- These tourist sites might include the (Continued from page 10) slipped in two indicators, namely in ing. Written by the award-winning Van- three-kilometer rupture in Barangay essa Valdez, the fi lm is woven around where the marriage was solemnized. the areas of Starting New Businesses Anonang, and some of the collapsed Proper receipts shall be issued by the lo- (down nine spots to 170th from 161st), the idea of an “epiphany” – a “Eureka Chocolate Hills. moment” that could change one’s entire cal civil registrar to the solemnizing of- and Enforcement of Contracts (down Phivolcs scientists are still learn- fi cer transmitting copies of the marriage three places to 114th from 111th). The life and where it’s heading. But in this ing about the newly discovered fault era of “it’s complicated” relationships, certifi cate. The solemnizing offi cer shall country’s rank in Protecting Investors under Bohol Island. Offi cially named retain in his fi le the quadruplicate copy was steady at 128th. how far would one go toward that real- the North Bohol Fault, it is still in the ization before it’s too late? of the marriage certifi cate, the copy of Mylenko said that while the Philip- process of settling: aftershocks continue the marriage certifi cate, the original pines was able to implement reforms in Co-starring with Dantes, Alonzo and to be felt and the changes it effected Gil in She’s The One are Maricar Reyes, of the marriage license and, in proper the three areas, other countries posted across the provincial landscape are still cases, the affi davit of the contracting more signifi cant gains. Liza Soberano, Tony Mabesa, Perla revealing themselves. Bautista, Pinky Amador, Guji Loren- party regarding the solemnization of For his part, Luz said he expected the When a reverse fault like the North the marriage in place other than those Philippines to maintain or even surpass zana, RS Francisco, Marc Solis, Erika Bohol Fault moves, both sides of the Padilla, Garlic Garcia, Daniel Matsu- mentioned in Article 8. (68a) its performance in the next two to three fault compress, causing one side to Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , Jr. is licensed years, overtaking at least 25 countries naga, LJ Reyes and Coleen Garcia. move up—a phenomenon called "re- She’s The One opens today in the U.S. to practice law in both California and the N.R. Building Design - CA. Lic. 966190 at a time. verse thrust motion." Philippines. He practices immigration law in “It is important for us to keep this type and Canada. This phenomenon last happened in the San Diego and has continuously been a trial of pace. While we have recorded a big For the theatre listing and schedules in Philippines in the 1970s, according to and appellate attorney in the Philippines NESTOR ROBEL jump, all the gain was this year. We need the U.S., please visit www.tfc-usa.com. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and since 1989. He travels between San Diego Seismology Director Renato Solidum, and Manila. His offi ce address is located at General Building and Electrical Contractor Jr. 10717 Camino Ruiz, Suite 131, San Diego, Phone: 858.208.7736 Strong earthquakes like the 7.2- CA 92126. He also has an offi ce in the Philippines at 1240 Apacible Street, Paco, magnitude earthquake that hit Bohol Manila, Philippines 1007, with telephone FILIPINO RESTAURANT sometimes cause ruptures in the surface. numbers (632)522-1199 and (632)526-0326. • Residential Design Plan These ruptures are clearly evident in Please call (858)348-7475 or email him at Barangay Anonang in Inabanga, leading [email protected] for your • Permit Processing FOR SALE experts to initially recommend naming free consultation. He speaks Tagalog fl u- • Carpentry, Wood Flooring the fault after the town. ently. Articles written in this column are not However, as the extent of the fault legal advice but are hypotheticals intended • Architectural Presentation (North County Area) came to light, experts agreed to name it as general, non-specifi c legal information. • Kitchen/Baths/Room Additions the North Bohol Fault. • Home Remodel “Displacement of originally gently sloping to fl at ground formed a THE FIAT OF THE • Electrical Trouble Shooting & Repairs For details pls call or text northeast- to southwest-trending wall ETERNAL FATHER • Electrical Trouble Shooting of Residential a as much as 3 meters high and extends say every morning • nd Commercial Buildings more than fi ve kilometers long,” said the My Beloved Father, Thy will be Ruel 760-681-4212 or offi cial Project NOAH blog post about done on earth as it is in Heaven • Lighting, Switches, Outlets, Celing Fans, the Visayas quake. .Be Thou my Father. Be always my • Circuit Breakers, Panel Box “The length measurement of the raised Eternal Father. Do not leave my soul email: [email protected] wall due to reverse faulting is cur- Email: [email protected] rently being determined in the fi eld and . Do not abandon me . Do not leave through lineament mapping using high- me out of Your sight, my Father,for resolution imagery,” the blog entry said. I am Your child, whom You have The "wall" could be as long as 80-100 created to please You, to adore You, kilometers, according to initial scientifi c to honor You, living my days as You estimates, and could extend to the sea. have given me the license to live it. In 2012, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake (I offer up this Fiat through Mary, to in an unmapped thrust fault struck Ne- Jesus, to You, Eternal Father] gros Island but there were no physical side effects except for uplifted ridges, “Day after day, my children, say that in Solidum said. your mind. That will be the way you will say Aside from the ruptures, the moving your FIAT to your Father. And I your Father of the fault caused the high-tide mark will open My arms like this (and He stretched in Maribojoc to move farther from the out his arms) and I everyday will gather you original coastline, according to the in My arms and I will hold you and I will rock Phivolcs report summary. — TJD/HS, you as your BELOVED MOTHER (Blessed GMA News Mother) rocks each baby in her arms. For yes, you are My children. Remember the FIAT of each day as you live. As you do this from the beginning of the day, I promise you, My children, I guarantee you I will cover you in My arms. I will send you My angel s with St. Mi- ROOM chael to protect you and all the saints of your baptisms and of your devotions to be with FOR RENT you during the day to guide you and assist you. I promise you, you will feel the power Quiet Neighborhood of My great LOVE for you that I will send in National City. 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LAST SATURDAY pinakilig nina Piolo Pascual at Sam Milby ang mga taga San Diego via Heartthrobs Re- loaded Concert na ginanap sa Escondido Performing Arts Center. Baligtad sa napapabalita na hindi kumita ang nasabing concert na kesyo,hindi raw napuno ang naturang venue.Pero kitang-kita namin kung paano napuno ang napakalaking Escondido Performing Arts Center.Karamihan pa nga nagsisigawan sila habang kumakan- Robin Thicke’s 2013 summer anthem, ta ang sina Piolo at Sam,mapamatanda TFC thrills fans with daz- The overwhelmingly positive recep- a world-class entrée: a Filipina voice that Blurred Lines. The hunky duo’s hot o bata niyayakap nila ang dalawang tion by thousands who trooped to Pru- has brought the country honor and dis- zling concert performances number spelled “p-a-r-t-y t-i-m-e” and heartthrobs.Sa katunayan pa nga nai- dential Center in Newark, NJ on October tinction in the international arena. Enter had the old and young alike, ladies and video pa namin ito at makikita nyo ang in Prudential Center & Cali- 18 and in California’s Great America in Lea Salonga – she with the luminous gents, up on their feet, swooning and tunay na reaksyon ng mga tao sa dala- Santa Clara, CA on October 20 is both aura and vocal purity of a Greek Muse. fornia’s Great America gyrating to the beat… if they didn’t faint. wang nabanggit, sa Youtube available welcome and deserved. If holding two Unerring in her musical story-telling, she The second half of the show unveiled ito via showbiz reporter. REDWOOD CITY, CA, October legs for the fi rst time wasn’t enough, had everyone’s undivided attention, tak- exceptional musical musings of today’s Siempre nakadagdag din sa kasiyahan 25, 2013 – “Sulit na sulit! Sana maulit it also took a miraculous alignment of ing all to a rewind journey that included loftiest Filipino voices. Yeng and Bam- sina Pokwang( nagsuot pa ng Darna at muli!” heavenly stars to assemble a truly stellar her much applauded renditions of Sana boo’s duet of their iconic hits, Hallelujah Wonder Woman Costume) at Angeline It is with purposeful intent that One and eclectic cast for this year’s One Maulit Muli, a medley of her signature and Hawak Kamay, was airtight vocal Quinton na sobrang galing pala itong Kapamilya Go 2013 was billed as the Kapamilya Go: from the Philippines’s Broadway hits and the nostalgic holiday craftsmanship. The on-stage chemistry kumanta ng live,yes para siyang si apotheosis of the TFC Sama Saya series number one TV reality show, The Voice hymn, Pasko Na, Sinta Ko. of these two is undeniable. Yeng’s sing- in North America. Not only was it a of the Philippines, were no less than Lea Lea’s last solo was a perfect segue to along medley of Air Supply hits was fi tting climax to the annual TFC events Salonga, Bamboo, champion Mitoy Yon- the fi nale number with the entire cast wonderfully nostalgic. Bamboo’s solo, season; it boldly took one big step ting, runner-up Klarisse De Guzman and who sang an appropriate medley of the anthemic, Noy-Pi, was indomitable: further by adding a huge East Coast leg fi nalists Janice Javier and Myk Perez; Filipino Christmas songs, bringing the soaring with patriotic pride, rousing with to its traditional West Coast setting in from the number one romantic comedy, entire crowd to its feet, as they are taken nationalistic fervor. the last fi ve years. Hence, screams of Be Careful With My Heart, were Richard to a sentimental journey back home to The much awaited U.S. debut of the ecstatic fans saying that it was “totally Yap, Jodi Sta. Maria, Tart Carlos and the Philippines. And when the last note Final Four of The Voice of the Philip- worth it! Here’s to a repeat!” have rever- Viveika Ravanes; and from the number was sung, they remained on their feet, pines was worth the wait. Klarisse, berated on ground, on-air, and online via one variety show, ASAP 18, were Yeng applauding with joy and pride over the Janice, Myk and champion Mitoy ser- social media. Constantino, Gerald Anderson, Maja Filipino entertainment event history that Salvador, Sam Milby and Cristine Reyes. enaded the crowd with an unforgettable they witnessed. With dynamites of talent come tons “Teleserye Medley”. Then Mitoy tack- One Kapamilya Go Project Head Si Ms. Cari Ramos kasi ang nag-iisa led the Freddie Aguilar classic, Anak, nating panlaban na taga-San Diego,hindi of expectations. The payload produced Ricky Resurreccion remarked: “This siya napasama sa top 5 pero napanalunan explosive results via a range of musi- with the visceral dramatic intensity and had been the most challenging year niya ang Ms. FilAm Insider. Siya ang may cal numbers that showcased the unique range of a screaming metal tenor. His for One Kapamilya Go, but it was also pinakamataas na nakuhang boto sa online entertainment talents of this year’s sure swagger completes his on-stage the most rewarding. This one took voting,kaya siya napili as Ms FilAm Insider. performers under the direction of ABS- character: a true larger-than-life Pinoy a whole village – executive manage- Naipakita pa nga siya sa Balitang Amerika CBN Global Head of Theatricals John-D rock star for the times. ment, the sterling cast and crew from (News Program on TFC) kung paano niya Lazatin. Fans haven’t recovered from being Manila and North America, the East sinagot ang question and answer portion. Yeng and Bamboo opened the show bowled over by the showstopping per- and West Coast Filipino communities, Ang tanong kasi ,anu raw ng kulturang pinoy with a rockin’, walk-down-memory-lane formances when the most awaited love Offi ce of the Mayor of Newark and the na hindi niya puedeng ituro sa kanyang mga team of Sir Chief and Maya – Richard apo,ang sagot ba naman niya ay Filipino “Best of the 80s” medley, followed by Philippine Consulates General, Filipino Time kaya siguro naibalita siya sa TFC dahil the gleefully naughty comedy duo of and Jodi – raised the shriek decibel organizations and media, Philippine- and sa ganda ng sagot niya. Tart and Viveika who adeptly served as levels even several notches higher with U.S. based businesses that sponsored Congratulations Ms. Cari Ramos,at least the thread that wove the diverse musical their solo and duets. For New York/ the event and our venue partners. As nanalo ka pa rin at im sure pinagmamalaki numbers together into a tightly knit, fast- New Jersey and San Francisco Bay Area Lea aptly said, everyone realized that ka ngayon ng iyong mga apo.Host pala doon paced extravaganza. Be Careful With My Heart fans who ‘kapamilya’ is more than a tagline; it si Ms. Gel Santos Relos at nandun din si Ms. As the energy rose, so did tempera- had prayed for the on-screen couple to is a real connection, a solid affi nity, a Anjannette Abayari.Sa susunod siguro namin tures, and these hit hyperventilation grace their shores, Richard and Jodi’s meaningful relation. And that’s why ibabalita ang encounter namin sa dalawang levels when crowds were regaled by participation in One Kapamilya Go everybody gave their best. To us, that’s personalidad na ito. intricate dance numbers from Maja (who was the answer. Their numbers were what really matters.” SAN DIEGO FILAM HUMANITAR- sugar-coated confections, but they were IAN FOUNDATION GALA NIGHT !!! gloriously channeled J-Lo) and Cristine Last Sunday naman naka-aten kami sa Gala who did an infectious choreographed precisely what the doctor ordered for the About ABS-CBN International Night ng Filam Humanitarian Foundation dance clap routine to the tune of Lady lovesick and romantic at heart. As the audiences feasted on the sound Regine Velasquez sa boses. kumanta,lalo ng nung nag-duet na ginanap sa Marriott Mission Valley dahil Gaga’s Applause. ABS-CBN International was created and visual buffet – vocal fi reworks with a Before the night of the concert, nag- sila ni Piolo parang hindi siya na rin sa pagsama sa amin ni Ms. Katrina And if there were near fainting spells almost 20 years ago to be of service to Benfer.First time lang naming nasaksihan spectrum of lights and vibrant videos on karoon muna sila ng Meet & Greet sa relax,samantalang yung isa hanggang among the audiences in both legs, the all Filipinos. With the launch of The ang annual event na ito,na dinaluhan ng mga colossal screens – they were served with Double Tree Hilton Resort. Doon namin tenga ang ngiti.Yes, nakangiti na si Piolo culprit had to be the Gerald-Sam duet of Filipino Channel (TFC), the company maraming Filam. Eto na siguro ang isa sa became the fi rst and most successful nakita ang pagkakaiba nina Piolo at mismo sa night ng concert at mas hyper pinakamalaking gathering ng mga Pinoy sa Sam.Hindi gaanong ngumingiti si Piolo na siya.Although si Sam ay bumaba pa nasabing gala night. Filipino content distribution company samantalang si Sam ay hanggang tenga ng stage habang siya kumakanta, doon Marami ang tumanggap ng awards in the U.S. The company offers telecom- ang ngiti kaya naman hindi kami nagta- lalo siyang pinagkaguluhan ng mga tao. na ni-recognize ang kanilang nagawa sa munication, retail, theatricals, money taka kung mas maraming lumalapit kay Magkaiba ng personalidad ang kumunidad,hindi lang sa Pilipino Communi- remittance and cargo services, online Sam kaysa Kay Piolo sa Meet & Greet. dalawa,mas approachable ang dating ty pati sa ibang lahi na kinilala ang kanilang audio and video streaming, IPTV, On Sabi nga namin,mahina na ang dating ni Sam in person pero mas magaling kagalingan.May mga youth achievers din na Demand, along with philanthropic sup- boyfriend ni KC Concepcion, na hindi mag-perform si Piolo sa stage,total ginawaran din ng recognition. port for Filipinos and the communities entertainer talaga. Guest of Honor si Ms. Maria Hellen M. they now call home. Based in Redwood na masyadong pinagkakaguluhan sa- Barber- de la Vega, ang ating Phil. Consular mantalang si Sam ay mukhang madaling Basta, pinakilig nila ang mga taga-San City, CA, ABS-CBN International is a General na nakilala niya kami kaagad.Sabi subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation, lapitan at laging nakangiti.May isa pang Diego at mabuti na lang na-invite kami nga niya sa amin,nababasa daw niya kami fan ng babae,na halos masakal niya si ng producer ng show na si Ms. Carnie sa Asian Journal,kaya naman nakakatuwa at the Philippines’ largest entertainment Piolo,nakita namin na medyo nasaktan Benares kaya nasaksihan namin ang nagbabasa pala ng column namin si Congen. and broadcasting company, through si Piolo kaya lang yumuko na lang ito sa buong show.Congrats !!! Pati pangalan namin,alam din niya na sobra ABS-CBN Corporation's wholly-owned sakit.Pero kakaiba ang nangyari sa night QUEEN LOLA PAGEANT 2013 SUPER namang nakakataba ng puso.Siempre puro subsidiary, ABS-CBN Global Hungary ng concert,mas magaling magperform si BONGGA NG PRESENTATION !!! Naka- showbiz ang balita namin at hindi kami Kft. For more information, visit www. Piolo, at siya pa rin ang sinisigawan ng aten din kami sa Queen Lola Pageant 2013 napapahuli sa news kaya siguro nagustuhan tfc-usa.com. na ginanap sa Richard & Karen Carpenter ni Congen.Maraming Salamat po Congen mga tao habang kumakanta .Kaya lang Performing Arts Center Long Beach Califor- Hellen De LA Vega. hindi na siya bumaba ng stage. Bakit nia.Sinundo pa kami para lang masaksihan kaya ? ang nasabing event, na hindi naman namin Si Sam parang nahihiya pa pinagsisihan. The memories are yours.. But the moments are on us. Dantes, Alonzo, Gil shine in Like us on Facebook. “She’s the One” /asianjournal necessarily a novel topic in movies /asianjournal.sandiego today. But in ABS-CBN Star Cinema’s latest 20th anniversary offering, She’s the One, new life and a fresh spin was injected to the familiar story of romantic entanglements in this social media- driven generation. The original and first Asian Journal in America Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, She’s Daylight Dive into the Filipino mind with the Asian Journal. Still a San Diego original. The One is about how a long-time friendship can change because of one Saving Time crazy circumstance that forces two Download the Asian Journal digital edition friends to re-evaluate how they feel for (United States) at www.asianjournalusa.com/digital each other in this new generation of Facebook, Twitter and viral videos. 2013 began at She’s The One stars three big-name actors who have been part of two huge 2:00 AM on Filipino box-offi ce hits and one top- rating teleserye on TFC this year. In Sunday, January, Dingdong Dantes impressed North America fi lmgoers when the March 10 drama, “One More Try” screened in Top-grossing Filipino roman- multiple theatres around the region. The and ends at tic comedy now showing in 42 fi lm was hailed Best Picture at the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival and gave 2:00 AM on theatres in U.S. & Canada Dantes a Best Actor nod. Back in July, fans formed long queues Sunday, REDWOOD CITY, CA, October 25, November 3 2013 – Love in the digital age is not (Continued on page 17)